Carol Wise

This presentation highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of China's role in global politics and economics, beyond the binary of friend or foe. The analysis criticizes the U.S. discourse towards China, especially under the Trump administration, and emphasizes the positive impact of China's engagement with Latin America, arguing against othering China, and instead for treating it as an integrated global player. This analysis calls for moving away from Cold War narratives and promoting a realistic approach to China's global interactions, recognizing its significant role in challenging the Western-led neoliberal order.