Evolving Switzerland-China Relations

06/06/23 • 26 min

China Global

[01:50] Switzerland’s Policy toward China Today

[03:48] Changes in Swiss-Chinese Relations

[06:03] Switzerland’s 2021 China Strategy

[08:17] Areas of Economic Cooperation

[11:05] Switzerland’s Relationship with Taiwan

[14:45] Switzerland’s One China Policy

[17:32] Contending with Human Rights Issues

[18:55] Huawei’s Presence in Switzerland

[20:56] China’s Influence in Switzerland

[23:42] Forecast of Swiss-Chinese Relations

[01:50] Switzerland’s Policy toward China Today

[03:48] Changes in Swiss-Chinese Relations

[06:03] Switzerland’s 2021 China Strategy

[08:17] Areas of Economic Cooperation

[11:05] Switzerland’s Relationship with Taiwan

[14:45] Switzerland’s One China Policy

[17:32] Contending with Human Rights Issues

[18:55] Huawei’s Presence in Switzerland

[20:56] China’s Influence in Switzerland

[23:42] Forecast of Swiss-Chinese Relations

Previous Episode

China's Rise in the Global Digital Space

Timestamps

[01:30] Sinocentric Order in the Digital Sphere

[06:51] China’s Digital Silk Road

[09:35] Global Rise of Chinese Digital Platforms

[11:57] The Strength of Chinese Digital Platforms

[14:04] The Digital Sector and Government Partnership

[16:53] Dominance of Western Digital Platforms

[19:08] Pros and Cons of Banning TikTok

[21:08] Chinese Crackdown of the Digital Sector

[23:27] Looking Forward in the Digital Space

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China's Unprofessional Intercept in the Taiwan Strait

On June 3, 2023, there was a near-collision between a US and a PRC destroyer in the Taiwan Strait. According to a statement issued by US Indo-Pacific Command, a US Navy destroyer, the USS Chung-Hoon, and a Canadian warship were conducting a routine south to north Taiwan Strait transit through waters where high seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply. The Luyang III, a People’s Liberation Army destroyer, overtook the Chung-Hoon on her port side and crossed her bow at 150 yards. The US warship maintained course and slowed to 10 knots to avoid a collision. US Indo-Pacific Command stated that the actions of the Chinese destroyer violated the maritime Rules of the Road of safe passage in international waters.

How dangerous was this incident? Why do US warships sail in these waters, and do they do so in accordance with international law? And what steps should be taken to ensure that accidents do not take place between US and Chinese naval vessels?

To discuss these questions, host Bonnie Glaser is joined by Dr. Peter Dutton, professor of international law in the Stockton Center for International Law at the US Naval War College and an Adjunct Professor of Law at New York University School of Law. His research focuses on international law of the sea, Chinese views of sovereignty and international law, and China’s maritime expansion.

Timestamps

[01:50] Freedom of the High Seas

[03:21] Joint Freedom of Navigation Operations

[03:52] Statement by the US Indo-Pacific Command

[04:46] Statement by Defense Minister Li Shangfu

[06:49] History of Dangerous Maneuvering by the Chinese

[07:41] Trigger for the Recent Dangerous Maneuver

[09:13] Chinese Adherence to International Law

[10:19] Signaling Intentions in a Safe and Legal Manner

[12:03] Aftermath of a Hypothetical Collision at Sea

[14:44] Is the US Goading China into Conflict?

[17:38] Rules of Behavior for Safety of Air and Maritime Encounters