Interview of Robert Garmong on Should We Fear or Embrace China?: Philosophy in Action Podcast of 27 March 2013

I interviewed Robert Garmong on "Should We Fear or Embrace China?" on 27 March 2013. Listen to or download this episode of Philosophy in Action Radio below.

Is China the next capitalist paradise? Or is it a dangerous military threat? Perhaps it's neither. Robert Garmong explained the current state of Chinese politics, its military, and its economy in this fascinating interview.

Dr. Robert Garmong studied economics and political science at the University of Chicago, and has a Ph.D. in philosophy from the University of Texas (Austin). He currently teaches English language and Western culture at Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, in Dalian, China. His blog is "Professor in Dalian."

Tags: Business, China, Corruption, Culture, Economics, Foreign Policy, Japan, Law, Politics

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Duration: 1:09:06
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About the Podcast

The topics covered in this episode were:

The current state of Chinese politics, particularly the change of leadership
The anti-corruption campaign and lowering interest rates
The problem of corruption in China: the floating pigs scandal
Central control and its effects
The state of the economy in China
The shaky housing market
The flight of the wealthy
The government's move away from capitalism
New regulations on foreign teachers
China as a military threat
Anti-Japanese sentiment in China
China's military competence
Military spending
Corruption and training in the military
Soft power
Assessment of China, overall

Relevant Links

Robert Garmong's Blog: Professor in Dalian
16,000 Pigs Floating in China River Followed by 1,000 Dead Ducks
Wenzhou real estate speculators
Wall Street Journal: In Reversal, Cash Leaks Out of China
Taking the shine off Apple's China prospects?
China boosts defence spending by 10.7%
Military budget of the People's Republic of China
Military expenditure as percentage of GDP

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