The 'China Shock' trope is back – here's why it's still wrong

The "China Shock" trope is back, and it looks like it's heading for a "3.0" sequel. China's industrial rise has long been framed by Western critics as a force that comes at the expense of others. Yet China's factories and tech firms are delivering the smart, affordable products the world needs. As tariffs and restrictions pile up, are they addressing real economic imbalances, or simply sliding into protectionism that stifles competition and drives up prices? Are narratives scapegoating China to gloss over structural weaknesses elsewhere? And is China's development a threat or a new wave of opportunity? Guests in this episode of Dialogue are Zhou Mi, senior research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Radhika Desai, director of the Geopolitical Economy Research Group; and Sourabh Gupta, senior Asia-Pacific international relations policy specialist at the Institute for China-America Studies. 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA