China's Global Intentions

Scott argues that while China poses a significant foreign policy threat to Taiwan, it lacks true expansionist ambitions beyond that. He emphasizes that the perception of China as a global dominator is overstated, largely stemming from its prickly response to criticism. Despite its large population and advanced tech sector, he believes China's economic growth will not surpass the U.S. on a per capita basis, suggesting that fears driving industrial policy may be excessive.