April 28, 2020

Ep. 92 - The Future of U.S. China Relations

1 hour 19 minutes

"The Great Decoupling" between the US and China 🇺🇸⚡️🇨🇳

In this episode, Mattimore and Justin discuss how the current crisis is accelerating "The Great Decoupling” between the US and China, and what that means for the future of America, China, and the rest of the world.

We also explore what it would be like to live in the US and China, respectively, in the worst case, the best case, and the most likely future scenario...

Broad Topics:

Why is the COVID crisis accelerating the “Great Decoupling?”

What does decoupling mean for the future of America, China, South East Asia, South America, Africa, Europe, and Australia?

If decoupling is inevitable, what's the best way to make that transition?

The important distinction between the Chinese people and the CCP

What are the key X factors: artificial intelligence, quantum computing, autonomous weapons, food and medical supply, education, big tech?

What strategic errors has the US made up to get to this point?

What's included in China's "Destination 2049" plan for the future?

How big of an advantage is it that the US dollar is a reserve currency?

What are the pros and cons of having a non-transparent system?

What should we make of the rise of "techno-nationalism?"

What will it be like to live in the US in 5-10 years?

What will it be like to live in China in 5-10 years?

Future Scenarios:

Worst Case Scenario

Best Case Scenario

Most Likely Scenario

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