China’s Xi Looks to Take Advantage of U.S. in Crisis: Eurasia Group’s Sumpter

The transcript discusses Beijing's strategic positioning amid US unrest, highlighting China's efforts to portray itself as a stable global leader. It explores China's influence on emerging markets through investment and trade, contrasting with the US's inward focus. The discussion also covers the impact of COVID-19 on global economies, emphasizing the challenges of recovery without a vaccine and the role of China in providing economic lifelines.

How is Beijing trying to position itself during the US crisis?

• As a chaotic and disorganized nation

• As a stable and competent global leader

• As a follower of US policies

• As an isolated and inward-looking country

What is Beijing's strategy towards emerging market economies?

• To focus solely on pandemic relief

• To isolate them from global trade

• To strengthen ties through infrastructure and trade

• To ignore their economic needs

What do developing countries desire in their relations with China and the US?

• To rely solely on US support

• To choose one over the other

• To maintain balanced relations with both

• To sever ties with both

What is expected to happen to global fragmentation in 2021?

• It will decrease significantly

• It will remain the same

• It will worsen due to the pandemic

• It will improve with US leadership

Which country is seen as a supportive partner during the pandemic?

• China

• India

• Russia

• United States