cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/13402219
Economist Richard Wolff discusses how Russia’s successful defeat of NATO sanctions not only saved its economy but also fueled the rise of another: China. This video breaks down how the US-NATO empire is crumbling, and fast.
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- fixed word error on title
Short Summary
- The speaker discusses the changing world economy and the impact of geopolitical events on global trade dynamics.
- Russia’s response to sanctions from Europe led to China becoming the largest exporter of automobiles in the world.
- Russia stopped buying European automobiles and instead made a deal with China for oil and gas, resulting in increased Chinese automobile purchases in Russia.
- The shift in the automotive industry exemplifies modern economic development, with China benefiting as the largest exporter of automobiles.
- President Trump’s trade policies towards China resulted in supply chain disruptions and increased costs for American companies.
- China’s economic growth rate of 5.2% is higher than the celebrated 3.2% growth rate in the West.
- The speaker suggests that China’s investments in high-tech and clean energy, as well as their involvement in global initiatives like BRICS, position them as a potential global leader.
- The video highlights the shift in global power dynamics from the West to the East, with China emerging as a significant player.
- The speaker emphasizes the need for the West to adapt to the changing landscape and engage with China as a rising power rather than resist their ascent.
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What a unique way to say they became a vassal state of China.