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China’s rise isn’t just economic — it’s cultural, strategic, and deeply misunderstood.
In this episode of The Middle Ground Mic, Joe talks with author A. Marc Ross about US-China tensions, the Belt and Road Initiative, terrorism narratives, extremism in modern politics, and how fiction like Attacking the Dragon reveals truths traditional analysis often misses.
A grounded, non-partisan conversation about power, fear, and the future of global relations.
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Chapters
00:00 Understanding the Dragon: Introduction to China and Its Global Ambitions
02:47 Belt and Road Initiative: China's Global Expansion Strategy
05:35 Cultural Insights: Distinguishing the Chinese People from Their Government
07:56 Communication Gaps: How China and the US Perceive Each Other
10:44 Fiction Meets Reality: The Role of Terrorism in the Narrative
13:29 Misunderstandings and Truths: The Real China vs. Perceptions
15:49 The Fear Factor: China's Perspective on US Relations
18:31 Business Risks: Navigating the Gray Areas in China
21:31 Potential Scenarios: What If Fiction Became Reality?
24:16 The Economic Landscape: China's Debt and Global Influence
26:58 Future Considerations: The Path Ahead for US-China Relations
30:58 Diversification in Manufacturing and Economic Dependencies
33:04 The Complex Relationship with China
34:53 Intellectual Property Theft and Its Implications
37:18 Understanding the Chinese Government vs. Its People
39:54 China's Future: Rising Power or Declining Influence?
47:31 The Polarization of Political Discourse
51:13 The Role of Fiction in Shaping Perspectives
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