Reaping the China Whirlwind

01-Jan-70 07:30

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Following the recent 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China, no one can doubt the ascendency of the Peoples' Republic both for its internal political consolidation around President Xi Jinping and the impact of its external relations. Both its military and economic heft, signal both opportunities and dangers. Today we explore what we must keep in mind when dealing with this 21st Century juggernaut.

Presented by: Sharaad Kuttan

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Tags: Xi Jinpeng, China-Malaysia, bilateral relations, China-Malaysia Bilateral Relations

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