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#28 | Reflecting on Blinken in Beijing, a PRC-ROK Diplomatic Spat, and China’s Low Marriage Rates

2023/6/20
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This week, Shane Leary joins Miles Yu to reflect on the outcome of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's long-awaited visit to Beijing. They then discuss the recent diplomatic spat between China and South Korea, as well as its broader implications for the PRC's diplomatic approach and international reputation. Finally, they conclude with a conversation regarding China's historically low marriage rates, the underlying malaise Chinese youth are experiencing, and what this means for the country as it attempts to overcome its demographic challenges.

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