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Pacific Century: H.R. McMaster Takes On China

Hoover fellow and former national security advisor H.R. McMaster joins the Pacific Century to discuss the rise of China.

The Pacific CenturyMay 7, 2019
Pacific Century: H.R. McMaster Takes On China

Hoover Institution fellows Misha and John have a special treat today: they are joined by another Hoover fellow, H.R. McMaster, retired general, scholar, and President Trump’s first national security advisor. They discuss the rise of China, America’s response, trade, and what keeps the Chinese leadership up at night. Misha and John then turn to a discussion of US-China trade tensions, the new Japanese emperor, and the centennial of the May 4th uprising in China.

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H.R. McMaster

H.R. McMaster

Michael Auslin

Michael Auslin

John Yoo

John Yoo

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