Lee Kuan Yew on the Rise of China, US Economy & Global Geopolitics | Charlie Rose Interview

In this profound 2009 interview, Singapore’s founding father Lee Kuan Yew sits down with Charlie Rose to discuss the shifting global power dynamics between the East and West. Lee offers sharp insights into the rise of China and India, the decline of Russia, and the demographic challenges facing Japan.
He candidly discusses the future of US-China relations, warning of the inevitable competition while stressing the need for the US to accept China at the "top table." The conversation also covers the 2008 global financial crisis, the fragility of the US dollar, and Lee's observations on President Obama's leadership. A masterclass in geopolitics from one of the 20th century's most respected statesmen.
Topics: US Foreign Policy, The Rise of China, Singapore's Success, Global Economics, Russia, and Japan.
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[00:05] Introduction: Charlie Rose introduces Lee Kuan Yew as a global elder statesman.

[01:39] The Shift of Power: Why the rise of China and India is the major change of the century.

[04:27] US-China Relations: Managing the most important geopolitical relationship of the era.

[06:38] Chinese Resilience: The cultural history of surviving catastrophes and saving for the future.

[08:27] America's Edge: Why US creativity and resilience make it unique compared to China.

[09:37] Advice to the US: How to handle a rising China and the "inevitable competition."

[11:55] India vs. China: The challenges of democracy, language diversity, and infrastructure in India.

[14:13] Technology & Control: How urbanization and the internet are changing Chinese governance.

[18:10] On Russia: Lee’s view on Putin, Medvedev, and Russia’s systemic decline.

[21:19] Japan’s Decline: The refusal of immigration and the crisis of an aging population.

[22:53] The Brain Drain: Why talent prefers the US over returning to China.

[26:44] Singapore’s Survival: How a small city-state stays relevant in a changing world.

[28:26] The US Economy: Concerns about the US deficit, the dollar, and inflation risks.

[39:17] Deng Xiaoping: Why Lee Kuan Yew admired the Chinese leader above all others.

[43:15] On Obama: Observations on President Obama’s intelligence and cabinet choices.

[44:13] The Pacific Century: Why the US must hold its ground in the Pacific to remain a world leader.

[49:50] Reflecting on Change: The collapse of the Soviet Union and China’s embrace of the free market.