Esper is arguing the idea engagement with China dating back to the end of the Cold War would entice China to be a responsible world actor have failed. #MSC2020
Esper: “It is essential that we as members of the international community wake up” to the Chinese Communist Party’s strategy to undermine the rules based international order. #MSC2020
Esper says the world should be deeply concerned about the PRC’s use of AI and surveillance to repress Muslims, political dissidents, journalists and many more. Says Beijing’s exportation of these tools also concerning. #MSC2020
Esper says China’s economic success is built on theft, espionage and exploitation of open societies: “Huawei and 5G are today’s poster child for this nefarious strategy.” #MSC2020
Esper: “If the PRC will not change it’s ways, the defense of our system must be our collective priority.” #MSC2020
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