Ciberdiálogos 57 • Damián Martínez Tagüeña "Nadie quiere ver a China fracasar"

The trade war declared by Donald Trump against China could have far-reaching consequences. It will undoubtedly force the Asian giant to make adjustments and take action, but it also offers opportunities for reform and growth. In this episode of Ciberdiálogos, León Krauze addresses China's role in the future of the world, in conversation with Damián Martínez Tagüeña, former Mexican Consul General in Hong Kong and a deep connoisseur of China's political, economic, and social reality. 0:10 Welcome 1:35 Interview 2:51 Does China have a weak hand? 4:57 What weapons does China have at its disposal in the trade war? 10:07 Is the United States reading China's strength correctly? 12:41 Will Chinese consumers respond to the government's attempts to boost domestic demand? 16:24 Will China's strategy of boosting consumption work? 20:25 How big would a trade war with the U.S. impact Chinese manufacturing? 24:58 Is China more vulnerable than it seems? 27:15 Can an authoritarian government or one still subject to democratic controls hold out longer in such a war? 30:29 Are there signs of social unrest in China? 34:05 What is the risk of a Chinese attack on Taiwan? Listen to this interview also in podcast version: • Acast: https://bit.ly/33i2ReL • Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2PUqXJy • Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vJ09uT • Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3vJ0ldB Subscribe to Letras Libres! https://letraslibres.com/suscribete