Center for China and Globalization on Yellen's China Visit

The video discusses the current state of US-China relations, focusing on Secretary Yellen's visit to Beijing. It explores China's historical concerns about US actions, the strategic rivalry between the two nations, and China's consistent approach to international relations. The discussion also covers China's involvement in global institutions and its complementary structures. The video highlights the technology race, particularly in semiconductors and AI, and suggests that China holds significant advantages in this strategic competition.

What historical concern has China had regarding the US's use of global public goods?

• That the US would weaponize them

• That the US would share them freely

• That the US would sell them to other countries

• That the US would ignore them

How has China's stance towards the US changed since the Alaska meeting in 2021?

• China has sought to isolate itself

• China has ignored US actions

• China has taken a tougher stance

• China has become more conciliatory

What is China's approach to international relations according to the transcript?

• Aggressive

• Revolutionary

• Isolationist

• Based on mutual respect and sovereignty

What is China's view on the international system led by the US?

• China wants to isolate itself from it

• China wants to completely overthrow it

• China is indifferent to it

• China wants to make some changes but largely keep it

How does China perceive its role in international institutions like the UN and WTO?

• As a revolutionary force

• As an outsider

• As a complementary participant

• As a competitor

What is the significance of semiconductors in the US-China technological competition?

• They are a minor component

• They are irrelevant to AI development

• They are only important for consumer electronics

• They are vital for AI applications

What potential outcome does the transcript suggest for the US-China rivalry?

• A catastrophic global war

• The US succumbing to China with a whimper

• China isolating itself

• The US dominating China