Inside China's Global Ambitions
China is plotting their next five years at their fourth plenum. What does this mean for the US, and the world?
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About the Episode
China’s next move could reshape the global balance of power. As tensions spike over trade, tech, and alliances, the world is watching closely. Georgetown professor Evan Medeiros explains what’s coming next and why it matters.
About the Experts
Distinguished Nonresident Fellow, China
Evan Medeiros, a respected scholar of China, is currently the director of Asian Studies and the Penner Family Chair at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. Previously, he served on the National Security Council staff as director for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia, and later as special assistant to the president and senior director for Asia.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs, research, policy, and public engagement.