You can make that apply to modern america i have been looking very much of this chance to chat with you. I appreciate that. Im very impressed i read through your book i am impressed quickly that came out. My last book took seven years to write. Maybe i should be more diligent but my research focuses to have an interesting discussion so what did you think of it as a genuine china scholar . I am not. What did you think of the information. A tough question. Your recommendations and i would agree with. We can talk about how people different interpretations and it was very problematic and how to pursue power and influence i may disagree with some of the characterizations of china but i wouldnt mind asking you about that. But before getting into the nittygritty you mentioned in the intro that the threat of china is something that you have recently focused on so i am curious what exactly sparked your interest . And reading about it and thinking about it since 1960 its not sudden i have been v
The audience the podcast i did with you the other week, you were brilliant and the amount that you know and the degree to which you can make that apply to modern america is remarkable. I look forward very much to the chance to chat with you. I appreciate that i had the pleasure to read through your book i was impressed how quickly it came out. Mind took seven years to write so i need to take a page from your playbook to be more diligent with my research and writing but that is on china issues so we have some questions on the challenge the United States faces. My ego requires me to ask what did you think as a genuine china scholar what did you think over all of the information in the book quick. You start with the tough questions. The underlying recommendation and your view how china pursues its goals, i would agree with. Theres a lot of people who have different interpretations but i do think it is very problematic how china is trying to pursue power and influence i may disagree with s
Perspectives to current issues. The center itself is strictly nonpartisan, and the purpose of the program is not to advocate for any particular policies, but in fact to provide Historical Context to help inform policymakers and the public as they deal with difficult issues. I want to thank or acknowledge the Financial Support of the mellon foundation, which makes this briefing possible. Theso want to thank assistant director that helped organize this. I want to thank the office of gerry connolly, and also alert you to the fact that you all have index cards on your chairs. This is for questions. As the presenters are speaking, feel free to jot down questions. We will collect them. The second half will be devoted to q a. We will collect the questions and go from there. Thank you all for coming. David . David good morning. Thank you for coming. My name is david paynter. Er. David paint i have been Teaching International history at Georgetown University for 30 years. The rest of it is in t
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