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CrossTalk: World Without West

As the world pivots to Asia, China has its own plans for this vast region.

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By Douglas H. Paal
Published on Nov 14, 2014

Source: Russia Today

As the world pivots to Asia, China has its own plans for this vast region and the world. Not satisfied with the options of either assimilating itself to the West or facing confrontation, Beijing is creating its own global system. CrossTalking with Douglas Paal, Daniel Wagner, and Richard Weitz about the Asian Development Bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, Bretton Woods institutions, and the future of global governance.

This interview was originally broadcast by Russia Today.

About the Author

Douglas H. Paal

Distinguished Fellow, Asia Program

Paal previously served as vice chairman of JPMorgan Chase International and as unofficial U.S. representative to Taiwan as director of the American Institute in Taiwan.

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