States of Play by Sam Olsen

States of Play by Sam Olsen

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We need to prepare for the Great Split between China and the West

We need to prepare for the Great Split between China and the West

There is a terrible risk of a grand decoupling

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Sam Olsen
Mar 29, 2022
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Hello and welcome to What China Wants.

Following on from last week’s discussion about how China is potentially looking to use Russia as a strategic reserve for resources like oil, gas, and wheat in the event of a sudden downturn in relations with the West, today I’m discussing what that downturn could look like.

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