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GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: China's Race to Build The Future

Host Ian Bremmer
Richard Jopson Photography. Courtesy of American Public Television
Host Ian Bremmer

Stream now with KPBS+ / Watch Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 at 11:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Over the last two decades, China has transformed into an engineering state. Its ability to build almost anything has led to record growth, but also domestic challenges and soaring debt. Can the U.S. learn from China's rise and avoid its mistakes?

Technology analyst and author Dan Wang joins Ian Bremmer on this episode.

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GZERO WORLD WITH IAN BREMMER: China’s Race to Build the Future

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Ian Bremmer, a renowned political scientist, entrepreneur and bestselling author, shares his perspective on recent global events and interviews the world leaders, experts and newsmakers shaping today’s international politics.

Credits: Presented by Creative News Group LLC. Distributed by American Public Television

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