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NEXTChina '23 - CEO Bob Guterma Closing Remarks

From The China Project

Bob Guterma(CEO, The China Project, guest)

Executive Summary

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The growing political polarization makes objective analysis of China nearly impossible.
Corporate fear is stifling open dialogue and funding for China-focused initiatives.
U.S. foreign policy is being formulated without a sufficient understanding of China's internal dynamics.
A lack of nuanced understanding could lead the U.S. to stumble into a needless war with China.

There is a critical need and market for independent, subscriber-supported media that provides nuanced analysis on China.
Fostering earnest, respectful dialogue can yield superior decision-making for businesses and governments.
Companies that brave the political climate to engage with China topics can gain a significant information advantage.

The Chinese government has accused The China Project of working for the CIA within the past year.

Representatives of the U.S. government have accused The China Project of being agents of the Chinese Communist Party within the past year.

The United States risks falling behind China in business and technology due to potential miscalculations in its foreign policy.

A lack of nuanced understanding of China could lead the United States to stumble into a needless war.

Many companies are unwilling to sponsor or fund events related to China due to political sensitivities and potential consequences.

The foreign policy establishment in Washington D.C. often lacks a genuine desire to understand the internal dynamics and motivations of China.

The business environment in China is getting harder for foreign businesses.

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