The West Failing to Meet China Threat: Ex-U.S. Trade Chief Barshefsky

The video discusses China's shift from market reforms to mercantilism, starting in 2006, and its current economic model, which includes state planning, subsidies, and IP theft. China's global ambitions are highlighted through initiatives like the Belton Road. The West's response is seen as weak, with the US retreating from global leadership and Europe lacking a unified approach. The video concludes that a new framework for East-West relations is needed to address these challenges.

In what ways has the West responded to China's economic ambitions?

What is the significance of the statement 'We are at an inflection point' in the context of East-West relations?