Paulson Is Concerned About Militarization of U.S. View of China

The speaker discusses their unexpected involvement with China while working at Goldman Sachs, highlighting the rapid growth of the firm's presence in China from 1991 to 2006. They express concerns about the militarization of US-China relations, emphasizing that China is a strategic competitor but not akin to a Soviet-style Cold War adversary. The speaker underscores the importance of recognizing both competitive and shared interests between the two nations, particularly in global stability and climate change.

What led the speaker to become involved with China?

How did the number of people in the Hong Kong office change from 1991 to 2006?

What are some of the shared interests between China and the US mentioned by the speaker?

What concerns does the speaker express regarding US-China relations?

In what ways does the speaker differentiate the current US-China relationship from a Cold War scenario?