The Pacific Century

Pacific Century: The Coronavirus Spreads

Is the coronavirus epidemic the black swan event for the Xi regime?

The Pacific CenturyMarch 6, 2020
Pacific Century: The Coronavirus Spreads

Misha and John mark the first anniversary of the podcast by focusing on the continuing coronavirus controversy.  They discuss whether the Chinese government’s response to the epidemic will become the rare event that challenges the legitimacy of the Xi regime.  They ask if Beijing’s clumsy effort will hasten an international realignment away from China.  They conclude with comparisons between the US and Chinese public health systems.

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