Michael Auslin on Engaging with China

Published September 3, 2020

The world has tried to engage with China by bringing it into the global system, but the Chinese Communist Party has consistently responded with misinformation. The world can no longer ignore China’s lies and poor-faith behavior. We must put an asterisk next to the claims of the Chinese government.

This video’s audio track is excerpted from the Hoover Virtual Policy Briefing “Michael Auslin and Lanhee Chen: COVID-19, China, and the Political Fallout.”

Additional Resources:

  • Listen to “Michael Auslin and Lanhee Chen: COVID-19, China, and the Political Fallout.” Available here.
  • Watch “Michael Auslin on Spying and National Security” on PolicyEd. Available here.
  • Listen to “Pacific Century: The Past, Present, and Future of the China Challenge” with Michael Auslin, Larry Diamond, and John Yoo. Available here.

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Michael Auslin

Michael Auslin

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