China's Foreign Policy Part 7, 2011-2021: US "Pivots to Asia" and Xi Jinping Takes the Reins

<p>Today's episode is the seventh in a multi-part series &nbsp;that takes an in-depth look at the history of China's foreign policy. &nbsp;During the Obama administration, US imperialism adopts the "Pivot to &nbsp;Asia" strategy and makes China its top target. At the same time, Xi &nbsp;Jinping becomes China's president and navigates China's rise.</p> <p>Brian &nbsp;is joined by Kenneth Hammond, a Professor of East Asian and Global &nbsp;History at New Mexico State University and an activist with the &nbsp;organization Pivot to Peace.</p> <p>Please make an urgently-needed contribution to The Socialist Program by joining our Patreon community at <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpatreon.com%2Fthesocialistprogram&amp;token=bb96ba-1-1627560007564" rel="nofollow ugc" target="_blank" title="http://patreon.com/thesocialistprogram">patreon.com/thesocialistprogram</a>. &nbsp;We rely on the generous support of our listeners to keep bringing you &nbsp;consistent, high-quality shows. All Patreon donors of $5 a month or more &nbsp;are invited to join the monthly Q&amp;A seminar with Brian.</p>