The dynamics of Geopolitics and China

12/11/23 • 29 min

In this episode of Geopolcast, Elisabeth Braw, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, navigates the complex dynamics between Geopolitics and China with, Orville Schell, the Director of the Center on US & China Relations and, David Hoile, Global Head of Asset Research at WTW.

We reflect on the journey China has taken since the 70’s and explore China’s ever-evolving Geopolitical landscape, understanding how worsening relations are impacting Western companies and the operational repercussions this is having organisations.

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