Since their induction in the World trade organization in 2001, China has shown itself to be anything but a responsible global partner. And this is a dangerous recipe for conflict, and that is what China's leaders are preparing for. Xi put the party on notice in 2013, saying that China must diligently prepare for a long period of cooperation and of conflict with capitalist democracies. If anything, the intervening years have strengthened this conviction. Wang told Chinese business leaders that Americans, quote, want your life. He called it an illusion that some small amount of money would resolve the trade war. (15:09–15:24)
CLAIM
Asserts that Xi Jinping stated in 2013 that China must prepare for cooperation and conflict with capitalist democracies.
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