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In this special episode recorded in London, BritCham Singapore's Executive Director David Kelly sits down with the Right Honourable Ian Murray, Secretary of State for Scotland, to explore Scotland's international strategy and growing global footprint.Secretary Murray shares insights from his recent trade mission to Singapore, where he launched Brand Scotland—an initiative focused on showcasing Scottish innovation, technology, and green energy transition to global markets beyond domestic borders.The conversation delves into Scotland's emerging strengths in AI development (dating back to 1963), life sciences, and the green economy, as well as the role of Scottish universities in forming impactful global partnerships—particularly with institutions in Singapore. This Scotland-Singapore collaboration is helping to drive knowledge exchange, tech sector growth, and education-based soft power.Other topics include the North Sea's energy transition, the UK industrial strategy, and the implications of the UK joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)—offering new opportunities for Scottish businesses to expand into Southeast Asian markets.

pWotD Episode 2869: Justin Trudeau Welcome to Popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 251,499 views on Monday, 10 March 2025 our article of the day is Justin Trudeau.Justin Pierre James Trudeau (born December 25, 1971) is a Canadian politician who is the 23rd prime minister of Canada, having served since 2015. He was the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada from 2013 to 2025 and has served as the member of Parliament (MP) for Papineau since 2008.Trudeau was born in Ottawa, Ontario, as the eldest son of Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and attended Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from McGill University and a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of British Columbia. After graduating, he taught at the secondary school level in Vancouver, before returning to Montreal in 2002 to further his studies. He was chair for the youth charity Katimavik and director of the not-for-profit Canadian Avalanche Association. In 2006, he was appointed as chair of the Liberal Party's Task Force on Youth Renewal. In the 2008 federal election, he was elected to represent the riding of Papineau in the House of Commons. He was the Liberal Party's Official Opposition critic for youth and multiculturalism in 2009; in 2010, he became critic for citizenship and immigration. In 2011, he was appointed as a critic for secondary education and sport. In 2013, Trudeau was elected as the leader of the Liberal Party and led the party to a majority government in the 2015 federal election. He became the second-youngest prime minister in Canadian history and the first to be the child of a previous prime minister.Major government initiatives Trudeau undertook during his first term included establishing the Canada Child Benefit, legalizing medical assistance in dying, legalizing recreational marijuana through the Cannabis Act, attempting Senate appointment reform by establishing the Independent Advisory Board for Senate Appointments, and establishing the federal carbon tax. In foreign policy, Trudeau's government negotiated trade deals such as the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, and signed the Paris Agreement on climate change. He was sanctioned by Canada's ethics commissioner for violating conflict of interest law regarding the Aga Khan affair, and again with the SNC-Lavalin affair.Trudeau's Liberal Party was reduced to a minority government in the 2019 federal election. His government responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, announced an "assault-style" weapons ban in response to the 2020 Nova Scotia attacks, and launched a national $10-a-day childcare program. He was investigated for a third time by the ethics commissioner for his part in the WE Charity scandal, but was cleared of wrongdoing. In the 2021 federal election, he led the Liberals to another minority government. In 2022, he invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the Freedom Convoy protests and responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine by imposing sanctions on Russia and authorizing military aid to Ukraine. His party signed a confidence and supply agreement with the New Democratic Party (NDP) in early 2022, which resulted in the enactment of the Canadian Dental Care Plan for residents that meet a certain income threshold and a framework for national pharmacare; in late 2024, the NDP opted to terminate the agreement. In early 2025, in response to the second Trump tariffs, Trudeau announced 25% retaliatory tariffs on $30 billion worth of U. S. goods.Following the sudden resignation of deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland in December 2024 and an ensuing political crisis, Trudeau announced on January 6, 2025, that he would resign as both the prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party. He advised the governor general to prorogue parliament until March 24, while the party held a leadership contest; Trudeau remained leader until Mark Carney was chosen, after which Trudeau will resign as prime minister. He will also retire as an MP when the 44th Canadian Parliament is dissolved.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:30 UTC on Tuesday, 11 March 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Justin Trudeau on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Gregory.

In this special episode, British High Commissioner to Singapore H.E. Nik Mehta OBE unpacks his first 100 days on the job, the future of the Singapore-UK relationship, and more about himself and his family. Speaking to David Kelly, the Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce Singapore with a live studio audience, Nik recounts his journey to becoming High Commissioner, his experience settling in Singapore, and his biggest impressions and learnings from his first 100 days. Nik also tells us how his communications plan was developed with his team at the High Commission, and the future of the growing relationship between Singapore and the UK. Diversity and inclusion is an area that Nik supports strongly. He talks about his own background and experience in supporting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The episode closes with a Q&A session with our live audience at the studio. The Chamber would like to thank Poddster Singapore for their support in producing this episode. Tune in to the full episode to get to know our new British High Commissioner and his priorities for his term. Subscribe to the BritCham Singapore Podcast on your favourite player, and please take a moment to give us a 5* rating if you enjoyed the show. Note: The UK acceded to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on 15 December 2024. This episode was filmed on 5 December 2024.

The UK has officially become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), joining 11 existing members including Australia, Japan and Canada. The CPTPP rose from the ashes of the TPP, which was signed in 2016 but was never ratified after Donald Trump pulled the US out of the deal. Plus, France has a new government but still no budget. MPs are set to start debate on an emergency spending bill. 

The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership has entered into force between the UK and members who ratified its accession by 16 October: Brunei, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. It will enter into force shortly afterward with Australia, on 24th December, and with Canada and Mexico 60 days after they each ratify. Businesses across the UK are set to face lower tariffs and fewer barriers when selling to economies across three continents, with the financial services, manufacturing and food and drink sectors in particular set to benefit. On this episode of Morning Shot, Nik Mehta, British High Commissioner to Singapore shares his insights on how the CPTPP will benefit the UK and other member countries. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Reuters / Mina KimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The seafood industry isn't making the most of free trade deals.  FTAs with the UK, European Union, and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership eliminated tariffs on some seafood.  However, at the recent Seafood Conference, it was revealed a large part of the industry is still paying.  Seafood New Zealand Chief Executive Lisa Futschek told Mike Hosking they're working to figure out what's causing this problem.  She says it appears to be at the importer end where the paperwork is not being filled in correctly.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 45-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 16,884 on turnover of 2.7-billion N-T. The market closed sharply higher on Monday, as the bellwether electronics sector was the focus of investor interest following gains by tech stocks on Wall Street at the end of last week. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing drove the tech sector's upturn, boosted by optimism over its strong sales report for October However, investors showed an unwillingness to chase prices as the main board closed in on the 17,000 point mark, which resulted in the Tai-Ex trading within a narrow range towards the end of the session. John Deng Points to APEC Focus on CPTPP Bid Taiwan's top trade negotiator John Deng says the main aim of bilateral talks at this week's APEC forum is to build up support for Taiwan's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Deng is attending the APEC forum in San Francisco and participating in the APEC Economic Leaders' Week meetings. According to the trade negotiator, the forum is expected to serve as an important opportunity for Taiwan's delegates to meet with representatives from trade bloc member countries. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing founder Morris Chang is serving as President Tsai Ing-wen's envoy to the APEC summit and is scheduled to arrive in San Francisco tomorrow. CGA Denies US and Chinese Ships Entered Taiping Island Waters The Coast Guard Administration is denying reports that U-S and Chinese ships entered Taiwan's territorial waters around Taiping Island in the South China Sea earlier this month. The denial comes after K-M-T lawmaker Chen I-hsin accused the administration of attempting to cover-up the intrusions, which he said occurred on November 3. The administration has confirmed that a Chinese warship and an American warship were near the island. However, it says they were operating in waters some 21-nautical miles northeast of Taiping Island and neither vessel entered territorial waters. Indonesian President Visits White House US President Joe Biden is today hosting his Indonesian counterpart Joko Widodo at the White House to "reaffirm" their joint commitment to the "nearly 75-year-long partnership between the world's second and third largest democracies." The meeting, though, is at risk of being overshadowed by the Israel-Hamas war — a conflict erupting thousands of kilometres away, but one that matters hugely to both states. Benji Hyer reports. < [CLIP] Slug: > SKorea President to Discuss NKorean Weapons at APEC South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol says he will discuss international response to the purported North Korean-Russian weapons deal during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco this week. In written responses to questions from The Associated Press, Yoon says the North Korean-Russian agreement not only poses a serious threat to the security of the Korean Peninsula, Northeast Asia and Europe but also undermines the universal rules-based international order. Yoon says provocations by North Korea will only result in strong retaliation from South Korean and U.S. forces. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____. －－－－以下訊息由 SoundOn 動態廣告贊助商提供－－－－ 轉骨有成，日股長線續航仍強 日股專家－市佔No.1的日本野村資產管理 在地團隊發揮加乘效果 價值投資挖掘潛力企業 由下而上主動挑選優質個股 帶領您重新發現日股投資魅力 了解更多：https://bit.ly/45OUq8p

As New Zealand continues to emerge and engage post-Covid trade it is increasingly clear that many of the old trade and market certainties no longer hold, and new risks and opportunities are emerging on the world stage. Join MFAT Deputy Secretary Vangelis Vitalis as he shares his insights into how New Zealand can steer a leading trade strategy in increasingly turbulent waters. Vangelis was New Zealand's Chief Negotiator who led the conclusion of negotiations for the New Zealand European Union Free Trade Agreement, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and before that the Malaysia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement. He was also a member of the negotiating teams for the New Zealand-China FTA and the P4 Agreement. Recorded at the Red Meat Sector Conference August 2023.

In this episode, Calvin Mulindwa talks about the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership that is currently being negotiated between Kenya and the United States. This episode focuses on the digital trade particular chapter of the S.T.I.P.Resources:Digital Trade and the S.T.I.P blog post - The US-Kenya FTA Insights  (theuskenyaftainsights.org)Agreement between the United States of America, Mexico and Canada Text - Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada 7/1/20 Text | United States Trade Representative (ustr.gov)Digital Trade chapter of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Text - 14.-Electronic-Commerce-Chapter.pdf (mfat.govt.nz)This episode was edited by Tevin SudiMusic: Intro/Outro -  https://pixabay.com/music/id-102694/

The UK has made it into the huge trans-Pacific free trade treaty, but there's been no progress on allowing in China. New Zealand hosted the seventh meeting of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership over the weekend. And while much was made of what the 12th country will bring to the pact, members were reluctant to talk about who's in the waiting room: China. Our political reporter Giles Dexter was at the meeting.

The government's biggest international trade meeting in New Zealand since the pandemic has just taken place with the UK becoming the newest member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Trade ministers and officials from twelve economies were in the country for the event. The gathering comes in the wake of the prime minister's recent trade mission and ahead of yet another trade summit, on China, which takes place in Auckland today. Veteran trade negotiator and former diplomat Charles Finny spoke to Corin Dann.

Delegates and global ministers are convening in Auckland as New Zealand hosts 11 nations for a top-level meeting. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is the fastest growing trade bloc in the world, and the UK is set to sign the deal. Former New Zealand trade negotiator Charles Finny says the CPTPP agreement is good for New Zealand, as it allows the nation to have a hand in determining future trade deals. "For a start, it's delivered us a free trade agreement with Japan." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This weekend New Zealand is hosting the commission for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (otherwise known as the CPTPP), hosting eleven countries with the UK due to join. The CPTPP was enacted at the end of 2018, and with the UK's inclusion the agreement will be expanded beyond the Pacific Centre.   Export NZ Executive Director Josh Tan told Tim Dower that the CPTPP gives New Zealand exporters better access to new markets such as Mexico or Canada, where there are no agreements already in place. He says that the UK's desire to join the CPTPP indicates that they want to engage with New Zealand economically, and that they're willing to do it on our terms. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Matariki weekend, New Zealand will host the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission. Set to be the biggest biggest international trade event held in the region recently, trade ministers from 11 nations will review and update the terms of this pact. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says this meeting will establish the next phase of CPTPP Commission, with the UK officially signing the deal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Matariki weekend, New Zealand will host the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Commission. Set to be the biggest biggest international trade event held in the region recently, trade ministers from 11 nations will review and update the terms of this pact. NZME business commentator Fran O'Sullivan says this meeting will establish the next phase of CPTPP Commission, with the UK officially signing the deal. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China and New Zealand have agreed to scale up bilateral trade and bolster cooperation in e-commerce, trade in services, the green economy and establish a dialogue mechanism for new energy vehicles, according to a joint statement released by the two countries on Wednesday.根据6月28日中国和新西兰发布的联合声明，双方愿加强双边贸易，拓展电子商务、服务贸易、绿色经济等领域合作，推动建立新能源汽车对话机制。The joint statement came after talks between Premier Li Qiang and New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins in Beijing.这份联合声明是在国务院总理李强和新西兰总理克里斯·希普金斯在北京会谈后发表的。New Zealand supports China's efforts to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership as well as Beijing's participation in ongoing talks over China's joining the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, the statement said.声明中提到，新方欢迎中方申请加入《全面与进步跨太平洋伙伴关系协定》。关于《数字经济伙伴关系协定》，新方欢迎中国加入工作组正在进行的深入讨论。Li, who hosted a welcoming ceremony for Hipkins at a red carpet ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, said that China will become more open, and the nation stands ready to share with New Zealand opportunities from its high-quality development.李强在人民大会堂为希普金斯举行红毯欢迎仪式，他指出，中国开放的大门只会越开越大。中方愿同新方分享中国发展带来的新机遇。He called upon both nations to forge new drivers for growth in emerging sectors, jointly champion free trade and support cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region, saying that bilateral cooperation on education and tourism must be advanced to build up people-to-people exchanges.他呼吁双方打造新兴领域合作“新动能”，共同倡导自由贸易，支持亚太区域合作，推动教育、旅游等领域合作，拉紧人文交往“新纽带”。Hipkins said his country remains steadfast in following the one-China policy and looks forward to opportunities from China's greater strides in opening-up. He urged better bilateral communication and coordination over issues related to Pacific Island countries, and urged joint efforts to promote economic recovery and the response to climate change.希普金斯表示，新方坚定奉行一个中国政策，对中方扩大开放带来的机遇感到振奋，愿同中方就太平洋岛国和多边事务加强沟通协调，携手应对气候变化等全球性挑战。Hipkins also extended an invitation for more Chinese entrepreneurs, tourists and students to go to New Zealand.希普金斯还表示，欢迎更多中国企业家、游客和留学生来到新西兰。The two nations signed agreements to improve cooperation on agriculture and quarantine requirements for the export of kiwi fruit from New Zealand to China.两国签署了关于改善农业合作和新西兰向中国出口猕猴桃的检疫要求的协议。China is the largest export market and source of imports for New Zealand, with bilateral trade volume reaching $25.15 billion in 2022, up 1.8 percent year-on-year.中国是新西兰最大的出口市场和进口来源国，2022年两国双边贸易额达到251.5亿美元，同比增长1.8%。Mongolia蒙古国The Chinese premier also held a welcoming ceremony for visiting Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene in Beijing on Wednesday.6月28日，国务院总理李强在北京为蒙古国总理罗布桑那木斯来·奥云额尔登举行了欢迎仪式。During their talks, Li said that China stands ready to work with Mongolia to continue enriching the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership, deepen political mutual trust and win-win cooperation, and accelerate the building of a bilateral community with a shared future. The two nations should extend support to each other on issues relating to respective core interests and major concerns, and deepen pragmatic cooperation in various sectors, he said.在会谈期间，李强表示，中方愿同蒙方一道，落实好两国元首重要共识，继续丰富中蒙全面战略伙伴关系内涵，深化双方政治互信与互利合作，加快构建两国命运共同体。他指出，中方愿同蒙方在涉及彼此核心利益和重大关切的问题上相互支持，中方愿同蒙古国深化各领域合作。The premier urged both sides to better align development strategies, promote the high-quality building of the Belt and Road and enable unimpeded trade and investment. It is also important to scale up cooperation in the mining and energy sectors, strengthen connectivity at border ports, and deepen cooperation over control and prevention of desertification, Li said.他指出，两国要做好战略对接，高质量共建“一带一路”，畅通贸易投资往来，扩大矿产能源领域合作，加强边境口岸互联互通，深化防沙治沙合作。Oyun-Erdene said that enhancing cooperation with China is Mongolia's foreign policy priority, adding that his country looks forward to aligning its long-term development strategy with major initiatives proposed by China.奥云额尔登表示，加强对华合作是蒙对外政策首要方向。蒙方愿加强蒙“远景2050”长期发展政策同“一带一路”倡议及全球发展倡议、全球安全倡议、全球文明倡议对接。The two sides should scale up cooperation over ports, mining and desertification control to elevate bilateral relations to new heights, he added.他补充道，双方应深化两国口岸、能矿、防沙治沙等领域合作，把蒙中关系推向新高度。Bilateral英/ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/ 美/ˌbaɪˈlætərəl/adj.双方的，双边的Cooperation英/kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/ 美/koʊˌɑːpəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/n.合作，协作

President Xi Jinping reaffirmed on Tuesday Beijing's commitment to high-level opening-up, advancing Belt and Road cooperation and upholding true multilateralism, during separate meetings with heads of government from four countries.The president met in Beijing with the prime ministers of Barbados, New Zealand, Mongolia and Vietnam on the sidelines of the 14th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos Forum, during their official visits to China.He welcomed the countries to share opportunities from China's high-quality growth as the nation moves forward on its own pathway to modernization.BarbadosDuring his meeting with Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Xi said the fact that Beijing is moving forward with Chinese modernization through high-quality development will usher in new opportunities for the Eastern Caribbean country and bilateral cooperation.He called on both sides to deepen political mutual trust and support each other on issues related to each other's core interests and major concerns.It is important for Beijing and Barbados, as two developing nations, to expand pragmatic cooperation and take advantage of the opportunities presented by the joint building of the Belt and Road, in order to advance cooperation on infrastructure development, digital economy, climate change, renewable energy, agriculture and healthcare, Xi said.He appealed for greater unity and cooperation in the developing world to practice true multilateralism, oppose Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation, and safeguard the basic norms of international relations and fairness and justice in the international arena.Xi expressed China's "full understanding" of the concerns of small island developing states like Barbados regarding climate change, and he pledged to further enhance South-South cooperation in this regard, providing assistance and support to developing countries.Mottley applauded China's achievements in poverty eradication and enhancement of public well-being, saying that the Global Development Initiative proposed by the Chinese president "demonstrated outstanding global leadership" and will contribute to common prosperity and development for all nations and people, as well as to better tackling of global challenges.Barbados hopes to strengthen cooperation with China on the response to climate change, as well as water resources, healthcare and tackling the digital divide, she said, adding that her country opposes decoupling or the severing of supply chains.New ZealandIn talks with New Zealand's Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, President Xi underscored that China's efforts to seek self-reliance and self-improvement are never about closing its doors, but rather about better connecting its domestic and international markets.China, with its vast land and huge population, can only seek its development based on its own strength, he told Hipkins, who is making his first visit to Beijing since taking office in January.An open China is crucial to achieving its modernization, Xi said, adding that Beijing will remain unwavering in advancing high-level opening-up and better protecting the legitimate interests of foreign investors.Xi reiterated that China considers New Zealand a friend and partner, expressing willingness to work together with New Zealand to embark on a new era in bilateral relations and ensure the long-term stability and progress of the bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership.The two sides should continue to see each other as partners instead of rivals and opportunities rather than threats, and should consolidate the foundation for bilateral relations, he said.He highlighted the implementation of the upgraded version of the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership agreement, as well as promoting trade and investment liberalization and facilitation and providing a better business environment for each other's enterprises.The two nations should jointly uphold true multilateralism and the free trade system and jointly respond to global challenges such as climate change, he said.Hipkins said his country attaches great importance to ties with China, and he called upon both sides to continue deepening cooperation in economy, trade, education, science and technology, and people-to-people exchanges.Differences should not define the bilateral relations, and what is important is to maintain candid exchanges and mutual respect and put aside differences while seeking common ground, he said.MongoliaPresident Xi highlighted the need for China and Mongolia to adhere to mutual respect for national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as respect for the development path independently chosen by each country, and to support each other on issues concerning their core interests and major concerns.He told visiting Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene that developing long-term, good-neighborly relations is a strategic choice made by both countries and fully caters to the fundamental interests of the two peoples.Noting that China is a partner that Mongolia can trust and rely on, Xi said that the nation is willing to continuously deepen friendly relations with Mongolia, strengthen mutual trust and cooperation and inject more stability and certainty into the region and the world.He said that China actively advances global environmental governance and is willing to cooperate with Mongolia on desertification control.Saying that China and Mongolia are both developing countries with broad common interests and similar standpoints on international and regional affairs, Xi underlined the need for both countries to firmly defend multilateralism and build a new type of international relations based on mutual respect, fairness, justice, cooperation and win-win results.Oyun-Erdene said that Mongolia adheres to the one-China principle and supports China's stance on the Taiwan question as well as issues related to Tibet and Xinjiang.Mongolia supports the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, all proposed by Xi, and is willing to work closely with China to continue to respect and support each other's choice of development paths and the high-quality joint construction of the Belt and Road.VietnamPresident Xi called for China and Vietnam to jointly oppose decoupling, disruption of industrial and supply chains and the act of politicizing economic and technological issues, in order to uphold international fairness and justice, during talks with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.While enhancing bilateral cooperation, the two countries should jointly safeguard their own development rights and interests, and promote the international order becoming more just and reasonable, creating a peaceful and stable external environment for the modernization drive of both nations, he said.Facing the increasingly grave and complex international situation, China and Vietnam should uphold the spirit of equality, mutual benefit, solidarity and cooperation, join hands to seek common development, and inject greater stability into a world full of challenges, Xi said.He called on China and Vietnam, both socialist countries, to enhance the quality of joint building of the Belt and Road, strengthen the alignment of their development strategies, give play to their complementary advantages, and accelerate pragmatic cooperation in fields such as infrastructure, smart customs and green energy.The Vietnamese prime minister said that the sustained and stable development of the Vietnam-China relationship has always been the strategic choice and top priority of the Vietnamese party and government.Vietnam firmly pursues the one-China policy and supports China's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, he said.He added that Vietnam opposes the politicization of economic issues and is willing to work closely with China to prevent and respond to various risks and challenges and avoid any forces that would divide the Vietnam-China relationship.Reporter: Xu Wei and Cao Desheng

According to David Henig, after the turmoil of Brexit culminating in the short period of Liz Truss as Prime Minister, UK politics appears to have stabilised to a degree under Rishi Sunak, with the Windsor Framework and likely accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) being clear successes. Underlying issues around the Brexit settlement are however far from settled, poor economic performance being the backdrop for continued arguments over EU-UK relations that easily come to the surface, such as recently with Boris Johnson's resignation statement as an MP. Viewing a General Election as being likely during 2024, David Henig assesses what the current Conservative Government is likely to be able to achieve, and the priorities of a potential future Labour Government. About the Speaker: David Henig is Director of the UK Trade Policy Project at the think-tank, European Centre for International Political Economy (ECIPE), writing extensively on the trade implications of Brexit and what comes next for UK trade policy. For ECIPE, he has also written a series of short papers on globalisation and modern trade, and writes about broader trade issues in a weekly column for specialist trade news service Borderlex. David serves as Expert Adviser to the UK Trade and Business Commission and House of Lords International Agreements Committee. Prior to joining ECIPE in March 2018, he worked for the UK Government including on Transatlantic Trade Investment Partnership (TTIP) talks between the US and the EU, in establishing the Department for International Trade after the referendum, and on issues around inward investments from China.

It managed to unite Donald Trump, Hilary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in opposition. So why has the UK signed up to the CPTPP (the 'Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership')? In this podcast, hosts Zoe Williams and Luke Cooper talk to trade justice campaigner Nick Dearden about the Brexiter push for more global trade deals. In their rush to sign up to these corporate agreements the UK government is signing away the sovereignty it claims to treasure. Are these agreements now ushering in a new era of deregulation and hyper-globalisation? Or are they simply the last hoorah for a government on its way out? And what does this tell us about our changing world? In a wide-ranging conversation we offer some answers. An extended version of this podcast is available for members of Another Europe Is Possible. You can sign up as a member at AnotherEurope.org/join. 

Chopper is off frolicking in the sun so this week Dia Chakravarty is in the podcast hotseat for an in-depth look at a subject that saw Conservative MPs starting their Easter holidays with a spring in their step - the CPTPP, or the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Not exactly catchy, is it?Amanda Tickel, Head of Tax and Trade Policy at Deloitte UK, and Liam Halligan, Economist and Telegraph columnist break down what the CPTPP is and how it differs from the EU. Plus Philip Davies MP and Shadow Minister for Trade Nick Thomas-Symonds give their somewhat different assessments on the possible pros and cons, whether the deal represents the Brexit people voted for, and how Labour might have negotiated differently. For 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper |Listen to Planet Normal: www.playpodca.st/planetnormal|Email: chopperspolitics@telegraph.co.uk |

In our sixth Wednesday Night Fightback, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the UK's recent accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).  After two years of negotiations, our membership of the world's fastest growing trade bloc was announced with great fanfare as a major post-Brexit success.  Some critics say the financial rewards are small and will take years to realise, but others highlight the important  political and diplomatic benefits of this agreement. William and Michael ask whether the potential benefits justify the hype. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

21 months - that's how long it took for the UK to negotiate terms before striking the deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.  British High Commissioner to Singapore, Kara Owen shares about that journey and the UK's economic pivot to Asia.   [Find Us on Podcast Platforms] Awedio | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | OmnyStudio   [Contact Us] Presenter: Lynlee Foo Producer: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain has agreed to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a £9 trillion trade bloc with 11 members. James Heale, speaks to Katy Balls and a special guest, Alexander Downer about whether this is a win for the government. And what it could mean for those looking to reverse Brexit. 

The UK is on the verge of joining the Trans-Pacific Trade Pact, or CPTPP. Signing up to the "Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership", to give it its full name, joining Chile, Canada and Vietnam amongst other Pacific-rim countries. The deal has been a cause of concern for farmers who're worried they may be stuck with a bad deal that could also open the door to beef treated with hormones. A Green Finance Strategy setting out plans to encourage private investment for nature-recovery and a ‘Nature Markets Framework' have been published as part of the government's new net zero plan. The Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs says there are multi-billion pound opportunities for farmers and landowners in the carbon market and have committed to develop a new harmonised approach for measuring on-farm emissions, as well as greater support for farmers to calculate and reduce their carbon footprint. We ask the Nature Friendly Farming Network what they think of the plans. The Welsh government has set up two new taskforces, made up of farmers, vets and academics, in an effort to eradicate bovine TB by 2041. A refreshed strategy for tackling the disease, which led to the slaughter of almost ten thousand cattle in Wales last year, was announced in the Senedd this week. The new First Minister of Scotland Humza Yousaf has announced his new cabinet. Mairi Gougeon, who became the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands back in 2021 keeps her job and Land Reform has been added to her brief too. All this week we're discussing how farming and rural businesses are tackling waste and putting it to new purposes. In East Yorkshire two young friends, both farmers' sons, looking for extra work during the winter months found a gap in the market connected to the millions of shotgun cartridges used on clay shooting ranges every year. They collect, shred and clean the used cartridges, which are turned into plastic pellets which can be used to make things - including road surfaces. Presenter = Caz Graham Producer = Rebecca Rooney

The United Kingdom has reached an agreement to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, better known as the CPTPP. It’s the first time a new member has joined the CPTPP since the original 11 Pacific Rim countries, including Canada, reached the deal in 2018. From an agricultural perspective, the Canadian Cattle Association... Read More

Britain has clinched a deal to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and become the trade bloc's first new member since its inauguration in 2018. It's a win for the UK, which had been looking to bolster global trade ties since leaving the European Union. Plus, with the US expected to announce guidance for tax breaks on new electric cars, we take a closer look at the conditions set under the Inflation Reduction Act.  

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening  The Tai-Ex opened up 24.8 points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,849, on turnover of NT$2.66 billion N-T. The Tai-Ex gained had gained ground on Thursday following a rally on Wall Street overnight as investor concerns over the health of America's banking sector subsided. However, turnover for the session fell below the 190-billion N-T mark and that decline is being attributed to (歸因於) a large number of investors opting to stay on the sidelines ahead of the five-day long weekend. Cabinet Approves Plan to Lower Preschool Teacher-Student Ratio  The Cabinet has approved a proposal to gradually lower the teacher-student ratio in preschools and provide funding incentives. The proposal was put forward by the Ministry of Education calls for all public preschools that cater to (迎合) children between the ages of three and six will be required to aim for a 1-12 teacher-student ratio beginning in August of this year. The ratio of 15 to 1 has remained unchanged since 1981 when it was implemented under the now defunct (不復存在) Kindergarten Education Act. The new policy will not be mandatory in private preschools. AIT Head Lauds Taiwan as Global Partner  American Institute in Taiwan Chair Laura Rosenberger is lauding Taiwan as being a "global partner" and says the U-S is working with all of its partners, including Taiwan, to uphold (捍衛) key principles of democracy. Rosenberger made the comments as she hosted President Tsai Ing-wen at a banquet in New York. During the event, Rosenberger hailed Taiwanese businesses and civic leaders in the United States - describing them as being critical to the "diversity and richness of American society and the stability of unofficial Taiwan-US relations." The A-I-T chair also stressed that Washington will work to ensure Taiwan's meaningful participation in international forums. UK to Join CPTPP  The U.K. has agreed to join an Asia-Pacific trade pact that includes Japan, Mexico and Australia. Britain says it's the biggest new trade deal it has struck since leaving the European Union three years ago. The agreement comes after almost two years of negotiations to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, or CPTPP. The government says membership will reduce tariffs on British dairy products and other goods and remove red tape for U.K. services. It's estimated it will boost the U.K. economy by 1.8 billion pounds ($2.2 billion) “in the long run.” Critics say the deal is insignificant (微不足道) compared to Britain's trade with its neighbors in the EU. Wall St Journal reporter detained in Russian on espionage charges  A US reporter working for the Wall St Journal has been detained by Russian authorities on espionage (間諜活動) charges. The Federal Security Service arrested Evan Gershkovich in the eastern city of Yekaterinburg. Jackie Quinn reports. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

The United Kingdom has inked its most significant trade deal since it left the European Union. The UK will now be part of an agreement including 11 countries across the Indo-Pacific. London joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will reduce trade barriers across the bloc. It's set for formal resolution in parliament later this year, but the addition has been under negotiations for two years already. An application by China to join is still pending but is likely to face resistance from members. #UKtradedeal #Asia-Pacific trade bloc #Free-trade

Reports abound that the UK will enter an agreement in principle to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Sean Farrington asks experts and stakeholders what this could do for British businesses. The UK government announces its Net Zero strategy on climate change - how will it respond to government projects in the US and EU? Plus, Adidas and Beyonce are reported to be parting ways after poor sales - what does this mean for the sportswear giant and branding partnerships?

The Cotswold Hunt has been has been suspended by the British Hound Sports Association, after hunt saboteurs released video footage of a fox which had been tied inside a bag and appeared to have been hidden underground so it could be released later for hounds to chase. The allegations were revealed by Channel 4 News. Gloucestershire Police have confirmed they're investigating. Today has been dubbed "Green Day" - the day when the UK government is expected to announce its revised plans on how to achieve net zero. Government figures show that that agriculture accounts for 11% of total UK net greenhouse gas emissions. We speak to the Green Alliance which has been tracking how well government policy is addressing its net zero targets. It's reported that Britain is close to reaching broad agreement on joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The government argues that joining the trade pact would mean the UK enjoying tariff-free trade with a greater range of countries, but farmers have been concerned it could prove a prove a bad deal for UK agriculture. All this week we're looking at waste on farms.  It's estimated that nearly three million tonnes of edible food is thrown away from farms every year - enough for almost seven billion meals. We report on a charity which is collecting crops that would otherwise have gone to waste, to give to families struggling with the cost of living. Presenter: Caz Graham Producer: Rebecca Rooney

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. **Tai-Ex opening ** The Tai-Ex opened up 21-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 15,535 on turnover of 1.7-billion N-T. The market staged a technical rebound on Tuesday, as buying was sparked by a rally on Wall Street overnight as financial regulators' voiced strong support for financially troubled banks. The local financial sector got a boost from the recovery of U-S banking stocks - as it outperformed the broader market, rising 0.92-per cent. **MOFA Stressing 'No Notification' from Honduras Regard Termination of Ties ** The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has yet to receive any official communication from Honduras ending diplomatic relations and is continuing in its efforts to salvage (挽救) ties . The statement comes after Honduras' foreign minister was quoted as saying his country has already sent a communication to Taiwan's Embassy informing it of the severing of formal ties. However, the foreign ministry here is insisting that no such formal notification from Honduras dissolving the countries' diplomatic relations has been received. **DPP and LDP Exchange Views on Diplomacy and Defense ** Representatives from the D-P-P and Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party have held their first ever in-person talks in Taipei. The two hour closed-door meeting was attended by D-P-P lawmakers and the directors of the L-D-P's foreign affairs and defense divisions. According to D-P-P lawmaker Luo Zhi-zheng, the talks focused on the two party's diplomatic and national defense policies. Luo says both sides also touched on (提到) the issue of Taiwan joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The D-P-P and L-D-P previously held virtual talks in August and December of 2021. **French Journalist Freed and Returned Home ** French journalist Olivier Dubois has been welcomed home by President Emmanuel Macron, one day after he was released in Mali. Dubois was held hostage by Islamic extremists for nearly two years, after being kidnapped in April 2021 from northern Mali. Dubois was greeted by his sister and father at a military airport, southwest of Paris. The conditions of his release, including whether it involved a ransom, have not been disclosed (透露). An American aid worker was also freed in Mali on Monday. **US Man Sentenced for Capitol Riot Attacks ** From the US…. A man gets a 4 year prison sentence for attacking police during the Capitol riot. The AP's Ed Donahue reports. **Mexico Monarch Butterflies Dropping ** The number of monarch butterflies wintering in the mountains of central Mexico dropped 22%, and the number of trees lost in their favored wintering ground more than tripled compared to last year. The director of Mexico's nature reserves said Monday that frost and “extreme temperatures” in the United States may have played a role in the butterfly's decline. The area occupied by the monarchs in the mountains west of Mexico City dropped to 2.2 hectares from 2.84 hectares a year earlier. Each year the monarchs return to the United States and Canada on an annual migration. That was the I.C.R.T. news, Check in again tomorrow for our simplified version of the news, uploaded every day in the afternoon. Enjoy the rest of your day, I'm _____.

President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that the Asia-Pacific region is no one's backyard and should not become an arena for big power contests, and he called for advancing regional economic integration and building an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future.Xi made the remarks in a written speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation CEO Summit in Bangkok, Thailand. He arrived in the Thai capital on Thursday to attend the 29th APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, which will be held on Friday and Saturday, and to visit Thailand.In the speech, Xi analyzed the regional situation amid changes in the international environment, saying that the overlapping effects of intensifying geopolitical tensions and the evolution of the economic landscape have had an impact on the development environment and cooperation architecture of the Asia-Pacific region.The Cold-War mindset, hegemonism, unilateralism and protectionism are rising, and moves to distort international norms, disconnect economic exchanges, instigate regional conflict and thwart development cooperation are often seen, Xi said. All of these have posed a grave threat to Asia-Pacific peace and development, he added.Xi underlined the need to follow a path of peaceful development, saying that bloc confrontation solves no problems, and prejudice brings disasters.It is because the Asia-Pacific region was freed from the shadow of the Cold War that the regional economies, particularly small and medium-sized ones, can enter the expressway toward modernization, Xi said. "No attempt to wage a new Cold War will ever be allowed by the people or by our times," he added.Xi called for upholding openness and inclusiveness and said that openness leads to progress, while exclusiveness surely results in backwardness. Undermining the long-lasting industrial and supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region will lead regional economic cooperation to a dead end, he said.As regional economies face difficulties related to disrupted supply chains, strained food and energy supplies and mounting inflationary pressure, Xi emphasized the need to strengthen solidarity and enhance mutual support and assistance to enable the Asia-Pacific to be a leader in boosting global economic recovery.In order to bolster the foundation for peaceful development, Xi called on countries to abide by the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, pursue the vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, and jointly reject the Cold War mentality and bloc confrontation."We need to build an Asia-Pacific security architecture to create conditions for ensuring economic development and durable peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific," he said.Xi called for forging a new partnership of unity and equality in the Asia-Pacific region — a partnership that will be balanced and inclusive."We need to deepen cooperation within the APEC framework, advance the building of a free trade area of the Asia-Pacific, ... achieve better alignment among the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, and build an open Asia-Pacific economy," he said.Xi urged the promotion of higher-standard connectivity. "Unilateralism and protectionism should be rejected by all; any attempt to politicize and weaponize economic and trade relations should also be rejected by all," he said.Xi also reiterated China's commitment to peaceful development, saying that to follow the path of peaceful development is a strategic choice made by China in the fundamental interests of the Chinese people."We will strive to safeguard world peace and development as we pursue our own development, and we will make a greater contribution to world peace and development through our own development," Xi said.China stands ready to provide more resources for global development cooperation and work with all other parties to build a global community of development, Xi said.Raymund Chao, chairman for the Asia-Pacific region and China of professional services provider PwC, said Xi's proposal for advancing more inclusive and resilient global development with benefits shared for all is greatly important and positive in promoting world economic recovery, stability and growth.Ukrist Pathmanand, director of the Mekong Research Center of the Institute of Asian Studies at Bangkok's Chulalongkorn University, said Xi's idea for greater Asia-Pacific regional economic integration is important, as the region needs a quick socioeconomic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.He said that Xi's speech aligns with Thailand's Bio-Circular-Green national strategy, and he noted that the BCG economic model is an overarching theme of this year's APEC meeting.记者：曹德胜杨涵对本文亦有贡献

Global Policy Watch: Tu Cheez Badi Hai Musk, Musk (umm, sorry)Insights on global policy issues — RSJOne of the great problems of policy, or even philosophy, is who should own things that are or that behave like public utilities. For instance, who should own news broadcasting services? Suppose you prepare a case study explaining what's news broadcasting, the perils that someone abuses such a service to spread fake news and propaganda, and the damage they do to society. Now hand over this case to a bunch of well-meaning people and ask them: how would they frame a policy on ownership of such a service? What do you think the answer will be? I don't have any empirical evidence to back this, but I think in most scenarios, you will find a group of well-meaning people supporting some kind of ownership by the state or a distributed set of individuals. They might suggest a set of tightly regulated norms on what should be broadcast, and they could also throw in a stringent penalty regime for violations. It is unlikely that any group will come up with the answer that it should be owned by a megalomaniac rich man who believes in free speech, flips the bird to regulators on most occasions and has a penchant for poop emojis. A public utility cannot be left to such unstable people regardless of their genius, is what most would say. Twitter is the equivalent of a global public square where news stories are broken, and opinions and trends are generated. Should it be owned widely by the public with a governing board that regulates the platform, its content and its algorithm? Or should it be owned by the state, which can run it like a public utility without a profit motive? Or should Elon Musk own it? What do you think?Twitter Is DifferentBefore I venture to write about the options, it will be useful to lay out the unique character of Twitter as a platform. During the week, I reached out to Amit Varma (doesn't need an introduction to readers here), who always has a clear-eyed view of things, to understand what he makes of the happenings at Twitter. His views helped me articulate my thoughts better. Read his insightful piece on Twitter here. First, unlike broadcasting services of the past, Twitter is exceptionally quick because it is a hyperconnected network of people. Events unfold in real-time on it, and trends catch on fast. Mobilisation on Twitter is faster than the speed of response of any state. It plays an outsized role in shaping the discourse because speed is a feature in today's age. Two, the incentive architecture of Twitter is designed to reward extreme positions. The ‘retweet' or ‘quote' button, the notion of having ‘followers' and the constraint of the 280 characters all mean there's more purchase for broad generalisations, provocative positions and performative behaviour to pander to your own tribe. Three, Twitter is a monopoly in a very unique sense. Granted, there are other platforms that take a share of our attention, but there's only one platform that richly rewards us for our attention with the dopamine hit in the manner Twitter does. Social media platforms tend to be ‘winner takes all' plays because, as a user, once you build a certain kind of network and reach that's unique to that platform, there's little incentive to start building it all over again for the same benefits in another. The switching costs are just too high. #OwningTwitterThink of these features of a broadcasting service together - hyperconnected and quick, rewarding fringe behaviour and a natural monopoly. How should we think about its ownership? Now look at the three options of its ownership - a) the state (or a group of states), b) a widely-held listed public company or c) a Musk-like figure. One way to think through this is to understand the natural incentives of these respective owners, how they will use the platform to achieve those and what will be the net societal outcomes of those actions. Take the state first. All good intentions aside, as we have demonstrated over and over again on these pages, the primary incentive of the state is to perpetuate itself. Or, the party that runs the state to continue being in power forever. While to many in India who are brought up to think of the state as the mai-baap, it seems like a fair arbiter of how a public utility should be managed, the evidence all around us should go against that intuition. A public utility like Twitter controlled by a state that's benign and fair can be a tremendous aid for the welfare of the community. But in public policy, you must consider the ‘corner cases'. You must ask, what if a utility like Twitter is in the hands of the politician you dislike the most? Will they be fair and benign? And then think about ownership and governance of such a utility and its consequences. So, the argument that a global public square like Twitter should be owned by a state or a group of states and managed like a global public good appears pious and workable on paper but is fraught with the risk of a bad faith actor with sovereign power taking it over. That will mean only one kind of fringe taking over. Bad things will follow.  Next, let's consider the ownership by a publicly held company which is how Twitter used to be till Musk bought it out. The management of such a company is the shareholders' agent, and its incentives are aligned with what's best for the shareholders. The management, therefore, works to maximise shareholder returns which get tracked every quarter based on the company's performance. Regardless of how visionary the management team is, they are toast if they do not deliver every quarter. There's no avoiding short-termism here. What's the incentive for any manager to fundamentally retool this company, take short-term hits for many quarters and live in the hope that the strategy will pay off in the long term? Nada. Shunya. Nobody has seen the long-term, and the shareholders have other places to invest than to wait for so long. Twitter has dug itself into a hole where outrage and fringe positions bring in engagement, and that engagement is monetised for advertisers. Even if you had an enlightened management team that knew the damage this ad-dependent business model was doing to society, it would find it impossible to junk the model and change the engines mid-air, so to speak. Because any change in course will need to be dramatic, meaning significant short-term pain. That would understandably test the time and patience of the shareholders. You would need a Steve Jobs-like reality-distortion capability to convince them otherwise. There aren't many Steve Jobs around to run a public company as professional CEOs. The best that Twitter, in its public company avatar, could do is to be managed efficiently. That's it. That efficiency on its current model however would mean it would only get better in coarsening our discourse and widening cultural chasms. I think this is what is called irony. Lastly, let's consider the option of a Musk-like figure buying out Twitter and doing what he pleases with it. What happens here? While it was somewhat easier to appreciate the incentives that drive the state or the shareholders of a public company, we can only speculate on Musk's incentives. There's no academic research done (yet) on Musk's behaviour and actions. So, we can only think in terms of scenarios here. Scenario 1 is what I call the ‘Matt Levine view of Musk'. Levine is a modern-day Plato. The most lucid interpreter of capital and economy in the world today. His newsletter is quite simply the best chronicle of our times. And it's free. What a legend! He has built a theory of Musk's purchase of Twitter in many delightful editions. In this theory, to Musk, Twitter is a video game he loves. Ordinary people, like you and me, play a game, get addicted to it and then, over a period of time, get bored with it. We start hating a feature, or a new upgrade isn't to our liking, or we see too many people playing it. Whatever. We move on. But Musk is not any of us. He's the world's richest man. He is also the world's most addicted user of Twitter. He loves to troll people there, responds with poop emojis to the tweets of others and originates many meme cycles. He's the shahenshah of all Twitter super users. So he buys up the video game company. Now he can play around with features as he fancies so that he can continue to enjoy the game. He placed a bid for it that was high. Then as the tech stocks and the markets crashed, that bid looked worse. Like any rational actor, he tried to get a better deal by threatening to pull out of the deal. Eventually, he bought it because a) he always wanted to buy it or b) maybe, because legally, he couldn't opt out of it. Whatever. It is his now. Is there a reason to believe this theory of Levine? The answer is yes. Musk is rich enough to throw $44 billion for his favourite toy. In any case, he's not paying everything from his own pocket. Maybe about half of the $44 billion. Nothing in how Musk has used Twitter so far suggests he has any great vision for the platform. In fact, he enjoys and leverages all the toxic features of the platform. Musk will play with this for some more time, and during that time, he will keep it running with some mix of charisma and his unique gift to meme-ify things. He will then hand it over to a sucker and walk out with a tidy profit. Twitter will then collapse in a heap. Or maybe it will collapse under his watch itself. An expensive way to amuse himself? Sure. But does he care? Either way, he'd have had his fun. That was his only incentive. Scenario 2 is the alternative that I want you to consider. I don't necessarily believe in it, but it has equal merit to exist as the Levine scenario. Think of it as the RSJ scenario. For a moment, consider that Musk is an incredibly rich man because he makes things that people pay a nice premium to own. In short, he's not a Sam Bankman-Fried. His businesses that are live offer genuine products with real software running within. People die if he gets them wrong. He has often mentioned in his interviews (listen to him speaking to Lex Fridman or Seth Rogen) that his primary concern is the survival of the human race. Therefore his preoccupation with autonomous cars, clean energy and finding an alternative to Earth as a home for our species. He doesn't think about them like a scientist. He isn't interested in the theory beyond a point. He wants to build products that will use science to solve these problems. He's an innovator. In this scenario, he views Twitter in its current form as a net negative for the race. He sees it going only from bad to worse. It is worth his time and money to intervene. To innovate. This is hard work. Remember, he doesn't need to work for a single day in his life. He can donate a tiny fraction of his wealth to build museums and libraries and earn all the praise and fame for posterity. His problem is there won't be any posterity. He isn't interested in delaying the inevitable. He wants to build an alternative for the inevitable. He doesn't want to tweak Twitter for it to be a net positive. He is certain it won't help. The old Twitter has to be changed at its foundation. That's why he is at the Twitter HQ working long hours (and occasionally tweeting). This is a different frame to look through. If you consider this scenario, Musk's incentives are to build a platform for good that doesn't have to cater to extreme positions for engagement and ad revenues. He has no short-term pressure to show better numbers, no shareholders to answer to, and no sword hanging over his head to show instant results. He is his own man. He will change Twitter for it to be a force of good at his own pace and time. $44 Billion is important even for as rich a man as he is. He could have put it anywhere to make more wealth. He's sinking it into a platform he thinks can do enormous good for humanity if it is changed. That's the only incentive that matters to him. Now consider how things will play out if you take the Levine and RSJ scenarios together. In both, Musk will behave based on his incentives. One of the two results is only possible then. Twitter will die in short order or turn itself around and be a force of good. In either case, we will be better off from where we are now with Twitter. Stacking It All UpSo, let me summarise this ownership and consequences thing here. a) The state(s) could own Twitter, and their incentive will mean they will weaponise it further to perpetuate themselves. This will be bad for everyone. It will be worse than where we are today. b) Or Twitter could continue being a widely-held public limited company with incentives that will dig a deeper hole for itself. It will mean ever-spiralling toxicity forever. Again a worse outcome. c) Or, Twitter could be owned by someone like Musk. Here, it will either die quickly or become a force for good. Either scenario will be an improvement on Twitter in its current form. Which ownership option from among the three would you choose?     Applications for the re-awesomed Post-Graduate Programme in Public Policy are now open. Check details here.Matsyanyaaya: Managing China the Aussie WayBig fish eating small fish = Foreign Policy in action— Pranay KotasthaneAnthony Albanese, the new Australian PM, had a tough couple of days this week. Asked about Taiwan's candidature for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) — a regional trade pact of 11 countries — he said, “The CPTPP is a relationship between nation-states which are recognised”. Since the statement came just three days after Albanese met Xi Jinping, it ruffled quite a few feathers. Did the statement mean Australia was trying to build bridges with China again? Was Australia changing its position concerning Taiwan as a result? In any case, the Australian government swung into action, clarifying that Canberra remains open to Taiwan joining the CPTPP. Albanese, too issued an explanation:“Our position has not changed. We will deal with applications that are dealt with by consensus for economies applying to join the CPTPP. At the moment, they're dealt with one at a time.”So, it's pretty likely that the Australian PM misspoke. There doesn't seem to be any change in the Australian position on Taiwan or China. However, this incident provides a window into the debate in Australia on its China policy.Australia, in recent years, has been the most vocal opponent of Chinese expansionism and authoritarianism. The surfacing of a case of Chinese interference in Australian domestic polity in 2017 was an inflexion point in Australia's China policy. Since then, it has actively tried to counter China's aggression unilaterally and balance China's power multilaterally. It is also the most enthusiastic participant of Quad 2.0. There is a bipartisan consensus that Australia needs to partner with the US and other powers to counter China, even if it means significant economic setbacks. And yet, there are some in Australia who oppose this consensus. Hugh White is one of them. In a recent Quarterly Essay, White opposes Australia's current China policy. He locates his opposition in realism and not idealism or liberalism. Some of his arguments echo the voices in India who are opposed to a closer collaboration with the West. For this reason, it's worth studying it in some detail. Here's my summary of the essay.BackgroundHugh White is a well-known Australian professor of strategic studies. He wrote Australia's Defence White Paper 2000. A constant theme in his writings has been that Australia should not overly rely on the US. It should instead learn to co-exist with a powerful China by drawing a few red lines. Essentially, he makes what we know in India as the “strategic autonomy” argument.TL;DRWhite argues that the US will “abandon” Australia as the costs to the US for meaningfully challenging China in East Asia are far higher than the benefits. The stakes for the US are far lower, unlike in Europe. In contrast, the stakes for China are much higher, and it will be willing to sacrifice a lot more to oust the US. Australia must therefore chart an independent strategy towards China, India, and Indonesia.Highlights from White's Essay* White admits that his view is out of the Overton Window. Both the Liberal and Labour parties of today consider China the paramount strategic threat and consider the alliance with the US vital.* He says Australian leaders thought they could “swing” between the US and China until 2017. They underestimated China's “ambition to push America our of East Asia and take its place as a leading regional power”.* Three factors led to Australia becoming the most strident anti-China country in the region within three years: Trump's China position, Xi Jinping's grip on power in Beijing and evidence of repression, and Malcolm Turnbull's premiership.* He takes Obama's China policy to the cleaners when he says: “They were deeply committed to the idea of preserving US primacy in Asia… but were reluctant to acknowledge, address and accept the costs and risks of doing so against a rival as formidable as China was turning out to be. They were in denial.”* The US, under Trump, declared China to be its rival for Asia but didn't do anything material. There was no significant increase in military capability in the Western Pacific and no enhancement of diplomatic or economic heft in the region.* Biden's policy that “America only reform at home to triumph abroad is deeply delusional. It is a delusion based on exceptionalism.” However, just as economic productivity and population made America a great power earlier, the same forces are now working for China. The exceptionalism mindset implies that the US doesn't have to make any hard choices or sacrifices to defeat China.* Both the Democrats and Republicans agree that America's policies abroad shouldn't cost voters at home. And so, no American leader will compete effectively with China.* White then goes on to analyse all the reasons why the US might want to confront China in East Asia and counters each of them. He reasons that the US forsakes isolationism only when there's a power strong enough to dominate the entire Eurasian continent. In the current scenario, China is nowhere near subjugating other Eurasian powers such as Russia, Europe, and India. For this reason, the US would be disinclined to commit its resources against China.* On the dimensions of a possible US-China conflict, White says that the US cannot match China's economic dynamism, its proximity, and the opportunities it offers. And the failed Trans-Pacific Partnership talks show that the US is not even trying. He trashes the diplomatic counter —the Quad — as a talk shop. He then says that the most important dimension is the military, as both sides explicitly threaten war if the other makes a wrong move.* Since China's stakes are higher, it would be willing to go to any length over questions such as a war over Taiwan. The US won't. Taiwan should be left for China.* He assumes a multipolar order is likely, where India, China, Europe, and Russia will have their spheres of influence. And so, he regrets that:“Instead of helping America to manage the strategic transition in Asia wisely, we are encouraging Washington to confront Beijing in a contest it cannot win”.* Australia must chart an independent policy towards India, Japan, and Indonesia.* Finally, he believes that China will not necessarily be a ruthless and bitter enemy with which Australia cannot do business. It is possible but unlikely. What's the Takeaway?White represents a view that's politically out-of-fashion in Australia. Yet, it is an analysis founded on realism. But some of his underlying assumptions are contestable. For one, Biden's current policies on China (like the semiconductor export controls) indicate that the US is willing to incur costs on its own companies and citizens to counter China. While it is true that the US cannot decouple from China in most fields, there is definitely a willingness to counter China in economic areas that the US considers core to its national security interests. This is a significant commitment that the Biden administration has made. It doesn't seem like the US will give China a walkover in East Asia.Secondly, it is unclear how a shaky outreach to China will be better for Australia than one in which China's powers are restrained because of a partnership with the US. If the US does back out from the region, it would indeed make sense for Australia and others to make peace with China — even if it is on the latter's terms. But we are far away from that happening.Thirdly, the fact that White's view is not acceptable to both political formations in Australia is proof of Xi Jinping's failed foreign policies. China is the most important trade partner for perhaps every country in its neighbourhood, and yet it has managed to put itself into a situation where many of these trade partners have reached a domestic consensus on standing up to China politically.Fourthly, I agree with White that the US does need to demonstrate its commitment to the Quad and IPEF quickly. If the US cannot commit itself to a trade arrangement with China's adversaries, its effectiveness as the paramount power in East Asia will decline. Countries will start cutting their own deals with China.And finally, India's position in this game differs from Australia's. While it is tempting to draw lessons for India from White's fear of depending on the US, that would be to miss a fundamental determinant of international relations: power. To the extent that the future prospects of a country of India's size keep growing, we need not fear about the loss of “strategic autonomy”. India's engagement with the US will be very different from the Australia-US partnership. And so, it doesn't look like Australia is changing its position on China after all. But there are no finalities in international relations. This space is worth watching.Not(PolicyWTF): A Perfect TakeoffThis section looks at egregious public policies. Policies that make you go: WTF, Did that really happen?— Pranay KotasthaneThis week marked a milestone for India's space sector. Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched India's first privately developed rocket into space. There's a lot left to be accomplished, but today is a good day to reflect on a rather-interesting story of policy reform. Aap Chronology Samajhiye…Until 2020, the space sector was effectively a government monopoly. Yes, a few private companies developed satellites or supplied materials and equipment to ISRO, but more ambitious projects were out-of-bounds for private companies. In this sector, liberalisation seemed particularly challenging because the government umpire and player — ISRO — was doing a far better job than other public sector organisations. So why reform something that's not broken? Why invest political capital in liberalisation and not double ISRO's budget instead? That would have been the starting position for politicians and bureaucrats. Many papers arguing for the liberalisation of the sector had been written earlier. As late as Jan 2020, there was no indication that a big reform was on the government agenda. My Takshashila colleagues had also put out a policy brief proposing a policy and regulatory structure to develop India's nascent private space sector. And then, the COVID-19 pandemic began. The horrendous lockdown was announced in March. The future looked scary. On 5th May, the border clashes in Ladakh began. On June 15th, the Galwan clash claimed the life of 20 Indian soldiers (and an unknown number of Chinese soldiers). The satellite imagery displayed in the public domain came from constellations of private companies in the West. And on June 24th, the union cabinet “approved” private sector participation in space activities. These connections are merely speculations, as we have no idea about the internal decision-making process of the government. Nevertheless, a few things are instructive.The government was searching for success in various domains after the botched lockdown. As for the space sector, the government could well have chosen a “big bang” reform to double the ISRO budget to improve India's presence in the space domain. The PM would have announced it on Twitter, and people would have cheered. Crucially though, the government had other policy solutions to choose from when the crisis hit. And it is praiseworthy that the government chose the option to liberalise rather than expand ISRO's mandate. By 2021, the government also had de-regulated geospatial information collection and dissemination. And by 2022, the first private-sector rocket had been launched.A lot more remains to be done in this sector. The role of ISRO and the new regulatory body needs clarification. But the key lesson for policy analysts is to be ready with well-articulated solutions before a crisis hits. While the crisis provided urgency, it could have also made the situation worse had the liberalisation option not been internalised by policy entrepreneurs in the government. Congratulations to SkyRoot. And thanks to the government for getting out of the way.HomeWorkReading and listening recommendations on public policy matters* [Newsletter] "What do Joe Biden's harsh Chinese chip controls mean for India?" Rohan Venkataramakrishnan and Pranay discuss this question in Rohan's excellent India Inside Out newsletter.* [Paper] Internal Drivers of China's External Behaviour by Shivshankar Menon is a must-read.* [Article] Nitin Pai explains why the opening up of India's space sector is a big reform.* [Podcast] On Puliyabaazi, historian Aashique Ahmed Iqbal gives an account of aviation in India. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit publicpolicy.substack.com

Sebuah pernyataan yang cukup mengagetkan banyak pihak, tatkala PM Australia Anthony Albanese menyebutkan jika keanggotaan CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership atau Perjanjian Komprehensif dan Progresif untuk Kemitraan Trans-Pasifik) hanya boleh diikuti oleh negara yang diakui. Pernyataan ini tentu saja memicu reaksi keras dari pihak Taiwan yang jelas tengah berupaya mengajukan keanggotaan dalam CPTPP. Jika melihat persyaratan yang ada, maka pernyataan PM Australia Anthony Albanese terdapat kerancuan, karena jelas persyaratan pengajuan tidak disebutkan atau diwajibkan harus merupakan sebuah negara yang diakui. Pihak media juga terus mengejar kelanjutan pendapat PM Anthony Albanese. Selain Taiwan, pihak Daratan Tiongkok juga tengah berupaya mengajukan keanggotaan dalam CPTPP. Ini menjadi sebuah hal yang suka atau tidak harus dihadapi bersama. Bagaimana cerita lengkapnya? Dengarkan Ada Apa dengan Tony.

On 30 September, Malaysia officially ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) making us the 9th country to ratify this free trade agreement. But the CPTPP has remained a point of contention, as some say that it will benefit Malaysia's economy, while others argue that it will cost us in the long-run, requiring changes in laws, guidelines and directives. So what could happen next, now that we've ratified the CPTPP? We find out from Chee Yoke Ling, Executive Director of Third World Network.Image Credit: Twitter/Sahabat Alam M'sia

Kirsten Hillman was appointed as the first female Ambassador to the United States in Washington, D.C., in March 2020. She served as assistant deputy minister of the Trade Agreements and Negotiations Branch at Global Affairs Canada, overseeing all of Canada's trade policy and trade negotiations. She was also Canada's chief negotiator for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. Like Ms. Hillman, many women trailblazers have made it possible for other women to succeed. To celebrate this year's Women History Month theme, She Did, So Now I Can, Sandra McCardell, Assistant Deputy Minister for Europe, Arctic, Middle East and Maghreb and Champion for Women at Global Affairs Canada, will discuss how Ambassador Kirsten Hillman succeeded, so others can too. | Kirsten Hillman a été la première femme à être nommée au poste d'ambassadrice aux États-Unis, à Washington, en mars 2020. À Affaires mondiales Canada, elle a occupé le poste de sous-ministre adjointe du Secteur des accords commerciaux et des négociations, supervisant l'ensemble de la politique commerciale et des négociations commerciales du Canada. Elle a également été négociatrice en chef du Canada pour l'Accord de Partenariat transpacifique global et progressiste. Comme Mme Hillman, de nombreuses pionnières ont permis à d'autres femmes de réussir. Pour célébrer le thème du Mois de l'histoire des femmes de cette année, Elle m'a ouvert la voie, Sandra McCardell, sous-ministre adjointe pour l'Europe, l'Arctique, le Moyen-Orient et le Maghreb et championne des femmes à Affaires mondiales Canada, expliquera comment l'ambassadrice Kirsten Hillman a réussi afin que d'autres puissent le faire aussi.

The government has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP-TPP), 4 years after the agreement was signed in 2018. According to MITI, all legal amendments related to the CP-TPP have been completed, and the trade deal will come into effect for Malaysia on Nov 29th. How will this benefit Malaysia? We speak to Dr Juita Mohamad of IDEAS about the impact of the deal for Malaysian trade.Image credit: Shutterstock

The government has ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CP-TPP), 4 years after the agreement was signed in 2018. According to MITI, all legal amendments related to the CP-TPP have been completed, and the trade deal will come into effect for Malaysia on Nov 29th. How will this benefit Malaysia? We speak to Dr Juita Mohamad of IDEAS about the impact of the deal for Malaysian trade.Image credit: Shutterstock

The impact of Brexit on the governance ecosystem is significant. The United Kingdom (UK) is one of the most important countries in the European Union (EU) and its departure will have major implications for how the EU functions. The UK has been a key player in shaping EU policy and its leaving will create a power vacuum that other countries will be eager to fill. There are a number of key areas where the impact of Brexit on governance will be felt. One is the impact on the Single Market. The UK is a major contributor to the EU's budget and its departure will leave a hole in the finances of the bloc. This could lead to austerity measures being imposed on other member states or a reduction in the overall budget. Another area where Brexit will have an impact is on security. The UK is a key member of NATO and its departure could lead to the weakening of the alliance. This could have serious implications for the security of Europe as a whole. Finally, Brexit will also have an impact on the EU's ability to negotiate trade deals. The UK is one of the largest economies in the EU and its departure will make it harder for the bloc to reach agreements with other countries. How the UK Is Taking Advantage of Leaving the EU The UK is taking advantage of leaving the EU by negotiating its own trade deals, striking new partnerships, and attracting investment from around the world. The UK has already secured trade deals with a number of countries, including Canada, Japan, and South Korea. These deals are worth billions of pounds and will create thousands of jobs. The UK is also in the process of negotiating a trade deal with the United States, which is expected to be worth over £100 billion. The UK has also used its newfound freedom to strike new partnerships with countries outside of the EU. For example, the UK has joined forces with Australia and New Zealand to create a new trading bloc called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. In addition to trade, the UK is also attracting investment from around the world. In 2018, the UK received a record £6.9 billion of investment from China. This is a significant increase from the £1.2 billion that was invested in 2017. The UK is taking advantage of leaving the EU and is cementing its place as a global leader in trade and investment. With its strong economy and world-class universities, the UK is an attractive destination for businesses and investors alike. What Is the State of the Governance Ecosystem in the UK Post Brexit? The UK's departure from the EU has given rise to a number of questions about the future of governance in the UK. There is no doubt that Brexit will have significant implications for the UK's domestic and international affairs, and this will in turn impact the governance landscape. There are a number of key issues that will need to be addressed in the coming months and years, including the UK's relationship with the EU, the impact of Brexit on devolution, and the future of financial services regulation. In addition, there will be a need to consider how the UK's exit from the EU will impact its role in international organizations such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization. The UK Governance Ecosystem The UK has a highly developed system of governance, which includes a number of institutions, laws, and practices. The following overview provides a brief introduction to some of the key elements of the UK's governance ecosystem. The Constitution The UK does not have a codified constitution, but rather a set of constitutional conventions and principles that have been developed over time. The key document that sets out the constitutional framework of the UK is the Act of Union 1800, which established the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The Constitution of the United Kingdom is based on the principle of parliamentary sovereignty, which means that the UK Parliament is the supreme legislative body in the country. The Parlia...

Our inaugural edition of Phone a Friend, where we interview luminaries in different fields, features Daniel Bessner and Derek Davison from the American Prestige podcast. The pair answer some easy questions on lighthearted topics like Israel/Palestine, the war in Ukraine, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and whether the United States even has a foreign policy anymore. Chapters Intro: 00:00:43 Israel/Palestine: 00:07:25 U.S. Relations with China: 00:16:51 Russia/Ukraine: 00:28:07 U.S. Foreign Policy: 00:39:16 Lightning Round: 00:44:37 Outro: 00:48:23 Resources American Prestige Podcast Daniel Bessner Daniel Bessner: Democracy in Exile Derek Davison Foreign Exchanges Substack A History of Modern Palestine w/ Rashid Khalidi Quincy Institute: Ending Primacy to End U.S. Wars Margaret MacMillan: The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 Paul Thomas Chamberlin: The Cold War's Killing Fields: Rethinking the Long Peace Lindsey A. O'Rourke: Covert Regime Change: America's Secret Cold War The Atlantic: The One Key Word Biden Needs to Invoke on Ukraine -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Subscribe to Unf*cking The Republic on Substack at unftr.substack.com to get the essays these episode are framed around sent to your inbox every week. Check out the UNFTR Pod Love playlist on Spotify: spoti.fi/3yzIlUP. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is written and hosted by Max and distributed by 99. Podcast art description: Image of the US Constitution ripped in the middle revealing white text on a blue background that says, "Unf*cking the Republic." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While addressing delegates at the launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the pact will pave the way for development, peace and prosperity in the region. While joining the block floated by US President Joe Biden, India made its intentions very clear. Peace in the region was the foremost priority for it, without which business and prosperity was not possible. IPEF is a critical part of the US President Joe Biden's plan to counter China's growing influence in the Asian economic sphere. Biden plans to do so by partnering with other countries which are India, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) has four pillars.  The first is supply-chain resilience. The second involves clean energy, decarbonisation, and infrastructure. The third deals with taxation and anti-corruption. And, the fourth one is fair and resilient trade. The US is also seeking to include digital economy issues like the cross-border flows and localisation of data.   So what will be the shape of the pact? According to a February report by the US Congressional Research Service, US officials have stated that they do not envision the IPEF taking the form of a “traditional trade agreement”. The report cited a USTR official saying in February that the initiative would include different modules covering "fair and resilient trade, supply chain resilience, infrastructure and decarbonisation, and tax and anticorruption". Basically, the pillars we spoke of before. Countries will have to sign up to all of the components within a module, but will not have to participate in all modules.  In particular, the “fair and resilient trade” module will be led by USTR and include digital, labour, and environment issues, with some binding commitments.  As reported by Business Standard, the IPEF joint statement does not call for launching negotiations for a trade pact. Instead, it only promises to begin “collective discussions towards future negotiations”.   Without ruling out tariff negotiations under the proposed trade pact, the joint statement said that cooperation in the digital economy would be part of the efforts under IPEF.   A White House fact sheet spoke of pursuing high-standard digital economy rules with regard to cross-border data flows and data localisation, along with seeking strong labour and environment standards and corporate accountability provisions.     And, it is in these details that the devil lies. As explained previously by Business Standard, India and the US have contrasting views on digital commerce, labour, and environmental standards. In fact, India strongly resists putting such standards in any of the free-trade agreements it enters into.   Speaking to Business Standard, Biswajit Dhar, Professor of Economics, Jawaharlal Nehru University said IPEF intends to bring about regulatory coherence, which is similar to what was happening with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. It will impact digital economy, e-commerce, environment and labour regulations, but data portability is one of the key issues for India that remains unaddressed, he said. E-commerce rules are another key issue. India's labour standards have actually become weaker. Indian institutions lack the depth to address these regulatory issues. All the other countries in the IPEF have a certain amount of preparedness. India is an outlier in this regard, Dhar says. India will have to see what kind of sensitivity other members show towards its concerns. The nature of the framework itself could be a cause for concern. According to a brief written by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, or CSIS, the Biden administration has domestically portrayed the IPEF as an initiative that will enable the US t

New Zealand is launching a trade dispute against Canada in a growing dairy backlash.The Government's arguing we don't have as much access to the Canadian export market as promised.The dispute is the first lodged under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.Dairy Companies Association Chairman Malcolm Bailey told Mike Hosking this is a good move.He says Canada has a record of entering into agreements and then finding a way to make them not work properly.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand is launching a trade dispute against Canada in a growing dairy backlash.The Government's arguing we don't have as much access to the Canadian export market as promised.The dispute is the first lodged under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.Dairy Companies Association Chairman Malcolm Bailey told Mike Hosking this is a good move.He says Canada has a record of entering into agreements and then finding a way to make them not work properly.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Korea24 – 2022.04.22. (Friday) News Briefing: Rival political parties have accepted a compromise proposed by the National Assembly Speaker, Park Byeong-seug, on the controversial prosecutorial reform bills, with a related plenary session to take place next week. Meanwhile, Prosecutor General Kim O-su and his deputies have handed in their resignations en masse in protest. (KOO Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis (Weekly Economy Review): Economics Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us on the line discuss to discuss various economic issues of the week, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) revising down its economic growth forecast for South Korea this year, Seoul announcing that it was joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership(CPTPP), and three International Labor Organization (ILO) conventions on workers’ rights coming into effect in Korea from Wednesday. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. ‘Eulji OB Bear’, the oldest pub in Seoul’s Euljiro Nogari Alley, has been forcibly cleared after being in business for 42 years. (을지로 노가리골목에서만 42년…'을지OB베어' 강제 철거됐다) 2. A lion gave some 30 passengers on a local safari tour the scare of their lives after it rammed the vehicle, shattering the glass on one of its doors. (사파리 트램에 사자가 ‘쾅’…30여 명 대피) 3. Starting from Friday, baseball fans will be allowed to vocally cheer for their clubs in all stadiums across the nation, but only if they are wearing masks. (KBO, 오늘(22일)부터 육성응원 허용…고척돔 취식은 25일 이후 재개) Movie Spotlight: Film critics Jason Bechervaise and Marc Raymond join us in the studio this week to review the action-adventure-romantic-comedy ‘The Lost City’, and local psychological-horror ‘Anchor’. They also discuss how the latter is the first of many commercial releases coming from major studios, signaling a post-pandemic bounceback for the local film industry. Next Week From Seoul with Richard Larkin: - Several confirmation hearings are set to take place next week, including for Prime Minister nominee Han Duck-soo which starts on Monday. - A ban on eating and drinking in indoor multi-use facilities will be completely lifted from next Monday. - Singer Psy will make his comeback next week with a new album, his first in five years.

英语新闻︱Xi to make key speech at Boao Forum for AsiaPresident Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2022 via video link on Thursday and deliver a keynote speech, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced on Wednesday.It will be the sixth time Xi has delivered a keynote speech at the event, held in Boao, Hainan province.This year's forum opened on Wednesday with the publication of its annual report on the economic outlook for Asia and progress in integration.It said that Asia's economic growth this year is likely to be lower than the International Monetary Fund's forecast of 5.2 percent and higher than the predicted global output growth rate of 4.4 percent.The report said the Asian economy will remain in the process of recovery this year, and there will be moderate growth amid mounting pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical tensions, monetary policy adjustments in the United States and Europe, and rising commodity prices.Zhang Yuyan, director of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences' Institute of World Economics and Politics, said on Wednesday that the Asian economy isprojected to sustain its recovery, and its annual growth rate may reach 4.8 percent this year, mainly aided by the growth of China's economy.Despite the resurgence in COVID-19 cases, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising commodity prices clouding Asia's economic outlook, East and South Asian economies, such as those in China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and India, are estimated to see a faster pace of economic recovery than the global level, said Li Baodong, secretary-general of the Boao Forum for Asia.Asian economies will remain the ballast for the world economy and a "booster" for multilateral cooperation, Li added."With the recovery of the global economy, international trade and investment resumed their growth in 2021," the report said."Trade and investment in Asia achieved a bigger rebound in the year, and its share in global trade and investment further increased."Citing the IMF's（speak clearer please） calculation, the report said the weighted real GDP growth of Asian economies in 2021 was 6.3 percent, significantly higher than the negative 1.3 percent growth in 2020 and also higher than the global level. In addition, Asian economies' share of global GDP will continue to grow to（pay attention to the preposition, not”at”） 47.7 percent in 2022.The report said Asian economic integration will be accelerated by the coming into force of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which is the world's largest trade agreement, involving 15 economies－all 10 members of ASEAN, as well as China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.In addition, it said that China and South Korea's applications to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership will accelerate regional economic integration in Asia, which will greatly boost the global economic recovery of trade and investment in the post-COVID-19 era.Fueled by continued liberalization and facilitation of trade and investment, trade and investment in Asia are expected to maintain their growth momentum in 2022.In Asia, China is seen as a "stabilizer" in regional trade, contributing significantly to the recovery of the Asian economy, the report said.Sang Baichuan, an economics professor at the University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, highlighted China's faster-than-expected 4.8 percent year-on-year growth in the first quarter of 2022 despite a weakening in economic activities in March amid resurgent domestic COVID-19 cases, saying that this demonstrates the strongresilience of China's economy.However, he warned of the gap between first-quarter growth and China's annual growth target of around 5.5 percent for 2022, and called for measures to step up macroeconomic policy support.Themed "The World in COVID-19&Beyond: Working Together for Global Development and a Shared Future", the Boao Forum for Asia is expected to focus on international unity and global cooperation, with a key focus on post-pandemic development.project英 [ˈprɒdʒekl]；美 [ˈprɑːdʒekt]v.预计，推算resurgence英 [rɪˈsɜːdʒəns]；美 [rɪˈsɜːrdʒəns]n.复兴，复苏，再次兴起booster英[ˈbuːstə(r)]；美[ˈbuːstər]n.起促进或激励作用的事物resilience英 [rɪˈzɪliəns]；美 [rɪˈzɪliəns]n.恢复力，复原力，抗逆力，弹性

Why is a rainy island in north-west Europe trying to join a trade bloc centred on the Pacific? At first sight, the UK's application to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership seems highly counter-intuitive – but it actually makes a lot of sense, as a report this week from our parent organisation, the Centre for Policy Studies, makes clear.To help us explain why this is such a good idea, we welcomed one of the contributors to that report, Anthony Mangnall, the Conservative MP for Totnes and a member of Parliament's International Trade Committee.Joining Anthony is economist-turned-journalist Soumaya Keynes, the Britain Economics editor at the Economist and former co-host of Trade Talks, a podcast about the economics of trade. Who better to talk us through the ins and outs of the CPTPP, and what it might mean for Britain? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Peter Petri, a professor at Brandeis International Business School and a nonresident senior fellow in the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings, joins David Dollar to discuss recent developments in Asian trade agreements and to look at regional trade issues in 2022. These include CPTPP—the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership—and RCEP, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, which Petri says “could be a pivotal point in economic history.” Show notes and transcript: https://brook.gs/3f0YGtI  Dollar & Sense is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Send feedback to podcasts@brookings.edu, and follow us on Twitter at @policypodcasts.

The DEFRA Secretary, George Eustice, has faced questions from MPs about the staff shortages in the pork supply chain. He says there's only so much Government can do to help processors find staff, and businesses must "take some responsibility" for getting the staff they need. Young farmed fish like salmon and trout are often kept under 24 hour lights to make them grow faster. But new research by Bangor, Aberystwyth and Cardiff Universities suggests keeping young fish, known as fingerlings, under constant artificial light, can disrupt their immune systems and make them more susceptible to parasites. Food prices have been rising and now free-range egg producers are calling for a price hike to help cover the increased cost of inputs like feed, energy, and labour. This week, we're focusing on chickens, and it seems those producing chickens for meat are also feeling the squeeze of escalating input costs. We visit Capestone Organic Poultry in Pembrokeshire - one of the largest producers of organic chicken in the UK, processing 30,000 birds a week. The Government's been busy setting up several trade deals over the last year, not without some misgivings from the farming community. It's now set out how it is going to approach joining one of the big trading groups in the world, the CPTPP - the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership made up of 11 countries including Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia and Mexico. Unlike other agreements, the UK will be joining a trading arrangement which has already been set up by other countries, so will it have less say on any arrangements? Presented by Anna Hill Produced in Bristol for BBC Audio by Heather Simons

We ask Dr Kati Suominen, CEO Nextrade Group on the latest progress on CPTPP, Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. While countries like Vietnam have enjoyed preferential access from this trade pact, we ask why is Malaysia late in the game and what are the concerns in ratifying this agreement. Image credit: EPA-EFE

Korea24 – 2021.10.22. (Friday) News Briefing: Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum says he believes the nation is slowly getting to the starting line for returning to normalcy in daily lives. He also suggested that businesses hit hard by the pandemic will be given priority when it comes to easing quarantine restrictions. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis (Weekly Economy Review): South Korea has said that they plan to temporarily lower fuel taxes to ease consumer burden amid rising international oil prices. Economics Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea joins us to explain the various factors causing oil prices to rise. We also delve into whether South Korea will join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the factors that need to be considered. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: 1. A COVID-19 patient who was being treated at home in Seoul died on the way to the hospital, after it took emergency services over an hour to transport the patient. (신고 후 병원까지 1시간…재택치료 받던 확진자, 이송 중 숨졌다) 2. The South Korean women’s national football team held world no.1 USA to a scoreless draw on Thursday. (한국 여자축구, '세계 최강' 미국에 선전 0-0 무승부) 3. South Korean actor Lee Jung-jae has been nominated for the 2021 Gotham Awards for his lead performance in the Netflix hit series ‘Squid Game’. (‘오징어게임’ 이정재, 美 고담 어워즈 후보…에미상도 바라보나) Movie Spotlight: Jason Bechervaise and Marc Raymond join us this week to provide a wrap-up of the 2021 Busan International Film Festival, including debut features by two Korean directors particularly standing out: Park Kang’s ‘Seire (세이레)’ and Kim Se-in’s ‘The Apartment with Two Women (같은 속옷을 입는 두 여자)’. They also review the highly anticipated science fiction epic, ‘Dune’. Next Week From Seoul with Mark Wilson-Choi: - President Moon Jae-in will participate in a series of virtual summits next Tuesday and Wednesday organized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations(ASEAN). - South Korea will hold an annual nationwide military defense exercise, named ‘Hoguk’, beginning next Monday. - South Korea is set to announce next week details for Moderna and Janssen’s COVID-19 vaccine booster shot program, as well as cross vaccinations.

In September 2021, China formally submitted its application to join the large regional free trade agreement known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). The CPTPP, which currently has 11 member countries with 495 million people and a combined GDP of $13.5 trillion, originally started as the U.S.-backed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) before the United States withdrew from the deal in 2017 following bipartisan pushback. In order for China to join the CPTPP, it would need approval by all 11 member countries. What is the likelihood that China's application will be successful? Is China able to deliver on the high-level trade standards required by the CPTPP? Will the United States remain on the sidelines as China continues to deepen its economic integration in the Asia Pacific region and beyond? In an interview conducted on October 6, 2021, Scott Kennedy discusses China's request to join the CPTPP, the likelihood of approval, and the potential impact on the global trade landscape.

This week Allan and Darren begin by resuming their discussion of AUKUS. With the decision now a few weeks old, have their minds changed? How are they seeing the debate evolving? What have been some of the more interesting contributions? For Darren, interventions by former Prime Ministers Malcolm Turnbull and Paul Keating are particularly notable, and Allan has plenty to say on both. Second, the two turn to the first in-person leaders meeting of the Quad. What is its significance? What should one make of the (over 2000 word) communique? Are things headed in a positive direction? Third, an area where both agree US leadership has been lacking is in trade, which makes China's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) all the more interesting. Is this a serious application? How should Canberra approach it, given the ongoing campaign of economic coercion? Meanwhile, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai gave a speech on US-China relations this week—does that offer clues as to the Biden administration's plans for China, or economic leadership generally in the region? Finally, with Beijing upping its aerial incursions into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), both Allan and Darren offer some preliminary comments on what will certainly remain an issue in the months and years ahead. We thank Mitchell McIntosh for audio editing and Rory Stenning for composing our theme music.      Relevant links Stephen Dziedzic (@stephendziedzic ; Twitter) on FM Payne's response to criticism on AUKUS, 1 October 2021: https://twitter.com/stephendziedzic/status/1443864244152274948 Deep State Radio (Podcast), “Biden's multi-tiered China policy is a far cry from Trump's”, 4 October 2021: https://thedsrnetwork.com/bidens-multi-tiered-china-policy-is-a-far-cry-from-trumps/ Zachary Basu and Jonathan Swan, “Inside Biden's full-court press with France”, Axios, 6 October 2021: https://www.axios.com/biden-make-amends-france-macron-8db93b4c-39a3-458b-8216-02dfd0a8f03f.html Malcolm Turnbull, Address to the National Press Club, 29 September 2021: https://www.malcolmturnbull.com.au/media/address-to-the-national-press-club-september-2021 Paul Keating, “A relic of a bygone age? I might be, but I'm not a defeatist”, Sydney Morning Herald, 29 September 2021: https://www.smh.com.au/world/asia/a-relic-of-a-bygone-age-i-might-be-but-i-m-not-a-defeatist-20210928-p58vdu.html Peter Khalil, “Why my hero Keating is wrong on China and our national security”, Sydney Morning Herald, 23 September 2021: https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/why-my-hero-keating-is-wrong-on-china-and-our-national-security-20210922-p58twd.html Paul Keating, “China's responsibilities”, Speech to the 21st Century Council, Beijing, 3 November 2013: https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/paul-keating-chinas-responsibilities Quad Leaders' Summit Communique, 24 September 2021: https://www.pm.gov.au/media/quad-leaders-summit-communique Fact Sheet: Quad Leaders' Summit, The White House, 24 September 2021: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/09/24/fact-sheet-quad-leaders-summit/ “Australia to oppose China's bid to join trade pact until it halts strikes against exports”, The Guardian, 18 September 2021: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/18/australia-to-oppose-chinas-bid-to-join-trade-pact-until-it-halts-strikes-against-exports “A Conversation with Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative”, Center for Strategic and International Studies, 4 October 2021: https://www.csis.org/analysis/conversation-ambassador-katherine-tai-us-trade-representative “9/11 Inside the President's War Room” (TV Show): https://www.apple.com/au/tv-pr/originals/911-inside-the-presidents-war-room/ Amia Srinivasan, “Does anyone have the right to sex?”, London Review of Books, 22 March 2018: https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v40/n06/amia-srinivasan/does-anyone-have-the-right-to-sex Lidija Haas, “A Woman and a Philosopher: An Interview with Amia Srinivasan”, The Paris Review, 22 September 2021: https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2021/09/22/a-woman-and-a-philosopher-an-interview-with-amia-srinivasan/ Conversations with Tyler (podcast), “Amia Srinivasan on utopian feminism”, 22 September 2021: https://conversationswithtyler.com/episodes/amia-srinivasan/  

More than four years after the United States pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which eventually became the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), China has applied to join. Is the bid sincere or viable?

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On September 16, the Minister of Commerce of China formally submitted an application forComprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership or CPTPP membership to New Zealand.The predecessor of CPTPP was Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP, and TPP was designed to contain China economically. It can be said that TPP is an economic cooperation organization that anyone can join, except that China is excluded. As early as 2013, the British Financial Times reported that Obama's TPP and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership between the United States and Europe are actually ABC strategies, meaning Anyone But China.I set up and operate this channel alone, hoping to share the real China with the world as well as clarify misconceptions and lies against China. The continued development of China is the biggest game-changer in this century that affects all aspects of everyone's lives. Embrace the change and seize the opportunity.Creating original content is hard work, your support is what keeps me going. Please donate to this channel: https://paypal.me/ChinaExplained?locale.x=en_GB

Last week, China formally submitted a request to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership - also known as the CP-TPP, what is China's motivation and is China ready to undergo the structural changes necessary in order to comply with the requirements? We speak to Dr Juita Mohamad, Indo-Pacific Fellow, Perth USAsia Centre on this matter. Image Credit: Shutterstock.com

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, with guest host Lyndsey Smith. Today’s show features a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. There will also be an issues panel featuring Kelvin Heppner and Jeff Nielsen. They discuss: Election predictions; The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); and How... Read More

Welcome to this Friday edition of RealAg Radio, with guest host Lyndsey Smith. Today’s show features a Beef Market Update with Anne Wasko of Gateway Livestock Exchange. There will also be an issues panel featuring Kelvin Heppner and Jeff Nielsen. They discuss: Election predictions; The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP); and How... Read More

Britain made a formal request to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) on Feb. 1, seeking membership of the 11-country deal to open new avenues for post-Brexit trade and influence. Announcing the move, trade minister Liz Truss said it would create jobs, help rebuild the global trading system and position Britain “at the heart of some of the world's fastest-growing economies.” It comes at a moment of significant economic upheaval for Britain, whose 2016 decision to exit the European Union became a reality at the start of the year and has made trading with EU countries more expensive and complicated. Britain argues that the principal economic benefit of leaving the EU is the freedom to strike trade deals around the world, and is trying to position itself as the leading advocate of free global trade after a period of increased nationalism. The CPTPP removes 95% of tariffs among its members: Japan, Canada, Australia, Vietnam, New Zealand, Singapore, Mexico, Peru, Brunei, Chile and Malaysia. (Reuters) This article was provided by The Japan Times Alpha.

2020 年是全球经济的一个重要分水岭。突如其来的疫情引发全球性危机，贸易保护主义逆流横行，国际形势进入动荡变革期……种种因素影响下，世界经济发展挂上了“倒车挡”，告别过去的高速增长势头，进入全新的经济周期，中国也由此开启内外双循环的新格局。本期节目我们邀请到了著名经济学家管清友，在管清友老师的演讲中，他用双循环的六个关键词和七个未来的机会带我们一起来回顾过去的 2020 ，并且前瞻 2021 。一起看到确定性，抓住确定性。【主播】麻小嘛，「哈佛商业评论」中文版 新媒体中心总经理 新增长学院创始人【嘉宾】管清友，经济学家，如是金融研究院院长【主要话题】[00:19] 国际巨变形势下中国的发展[06:54] 双循环 6 个关键词[11:58] 7 个未来的机会【相关阅读】碳中和：企业、团体或个人测算在一定时间内直接或间接产生的温室气体排放总量，通过植树造林、节能减排等形式，以抵消自身产生的二氧化碳排放量，实现二氧化碳“零排放”。CPTPP ：全面与进步跨太平洋伙伴关系协定 ( Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership )。全面与进步跨太平洋伙伴关系协定，原称为跨太平洋伙伴关系协定，最初是由亚太经济合作组织成员发起，从 2002 年开始酝酿的一组多边关系的自由贸易协定，旨在促进亚太区的贸易自由化。《新基建，新动能，新征程》China Built【音乐】Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeodLicenseWholesome by Kevin MacLeodLicense【关于我们】网站：www.hbrchina.orgAPP：哈佛商业评论公众号：哈佛商业评论（ hbrchinese )本节目由声动活泼制作播出

This week, Veerle is joined by Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Director and Senior Fellow of the Indo-Pacific Programme at the MacDonald Laurier Institute in Ottawa. The Canadian government is re-examining the country's role in the Indo-Pacific. Multilateralism, strong support for the international rules-based order and a greater focus on trade through multilateral frameworks such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership seem certain to figure in this examination. However, what will shape Canada's broader security role in the region? And how will Ottawa's currently strained relationship with Beijing evolve?

17 February 2021 This week, Veerle is joined by Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Director and Senior Fellow of the Indo-Pacific Programme at the MacDonald Laurier Institute in Ottawa. The Canadian government is re-examining the country's role in the Indo-Pacific. Multilateralism, strong support for the international rules-based order and a greater focus on trade through multilateral frameworks such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership seem certain to figure in this examination. However, what will shape Canada's broader security role in the region? And how will Ottawa's currently strained relationship with Beijing evolve?

This week we're bringing you the first of three bonus episodes of Over The Farm Gate, talking about what future trade and policy looks like in real, practical terms to support you.Leaving the EU has brought challenges, opportunities, and unanswered questions for farming. Let Farmers Guardian chief reporter Abi Kay help you navigate these unchartered waters by listening to this dedicated post-Brexit episode, brought to you with support from AHDB.Every week Abi shares the latest news stories and analysis to ensure farmers know how decisions made in Westminster and further afield will affect their day-to-day lives. Now you can listen and get extra.This week, following the government's application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), we're asking what this is, and how could it affect UK agriculture?Concerns have been raised about how this could impact access to the UK for foreign produce, and food production standards. So, to delve into this, Abi is joined by;Sam Lowe, trade policy expert from the Centre for European ReformAmandeep Kau Purewal, senior policy analyst from the AHDBLinksLearn more about Sam: https://www.cer.eu/personnel/sam-loweLearn more about Amandeep: https://ahdb.org.uk/Staff/amandeep-kau-purewalWhat is CPTPP? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-55858490 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

India is set to unveil its budget in a few hours, but which industries will get a boost from the government? We hear from Deepak Lalwani, the founder of Lalcap, a consultancy that advises on investment in India, plus we get the thoughts of Jayati Ghosh, an economist at the University of Massachusetts. Bakeries in Ireland are warning consumers the price of a loaf could soon rise by 10% because of the UK's exit from the European Union and new tariffs on imports of British flour. We get analysis from Paul Kelly, director of Food Drink Ireland. Brexit is also causing problems for fish exporters in Greenland, because of tariffs on seafood like prawns sold to UK customers. Henrik Leth, the chief executive of Polar Seafoods tells us that his company is losing out to rival seafood exporters in Norway and Canada. Economic commentator, Michael Hughes, explains how the UK is hoping to join the 11 country trade bloc known as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. And David Foulkes, chief executive of the world's biggest boat manufacturer, Brunswick, tells us about the surging demand for boats over lockdown.

Week 5 2021 | 25 January - 31 January This episode will cover three key selected geopolitical events. 1. Iran rejects further actors to attend nuclear deal negotiations. 2. Russia renews New START arms control treaty. 3. UK announces application to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Find us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter | @varemeng #Informationmatters

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To be honest, I have never seen China make such an extraordinary move. It is simply not playing cards according to common sense. On November 20, China made it clear at the APEC informal summit that it is actively considering joining the CPTPP. This "ace" played by China has indeed had a great impact on the Asia-Pacific region.Let's briefly introduce the context.The full name of CPTPP is Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. It was formerly the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), an anti-China free trade organization established by the United States. The United States, Japan, Canada and other twelve countries reached the TPP agreement in October 2015. Although it did not expressly prohibit China from joining the TPP, many of the terms were designed specifically to bar China from joining.So the effect of China's joining CPTPP can be said as hitting three birds with one stone: First bird: Join a potential anti-China economic organization before the return of the United States. Even if Biden wants to engage in a democratic values ​​alliance against China it would not succeed due to economic constraints. Otherwise, why does Japan want China to take the lead in joining RCEP.The second bird: Regardless of whether China's accession can take place, as long as this attitude is expressed, it will undoubtedly raise the cost of negotiations for the re-entry of the United States. Against the backdrop of rising domestic populism, can the Biden administration afford the price?If it wants to pay that price, it is ok, anyway, the dominant power is on China's side. According to the consensus decision making mechanism, as long as one side does not agree, the USA cannot join. China, Japan, and other countries can force the United States to spit out all the advantages it previously took, leaving the United States sliding deeper into an abyss of internal conflict amid stronger populist opposition.The third bird: if it cannot afford to play that price? That's even better! On the Asian side, in RCEP, APEC, and CPTPP, China will participate and dominate the whole process. On the European side, the CAI China-Europe Comprehensive Investment Agreement is expected to be reached within this year. Eurasia will form a larger-scale closed loop of internal circulation. Guess who will be decoupled in the end? The Americans!China Explained will show you that because of China's continued success in industrial upgrading, technological innovation and realizing its huge potential, it is an unstoppable process. The inevitable rise of China may feel intimidating and some simply reject it. Don't be. China's rise is part of the new global trend unlike what we have seen in the past one hundred years. Embrace the change and seize the opportunity.Creating original content is hard work, your support is what keeps me going. Please donate to this channel: paypal.me/ChinaExplained

This week on the Caixin-Sinica Business Brief: Chinese President Xi Jinping announces that China will “actively consider” joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership; China's national legislature approves an amended copyright law that increases maximum penalties for copyright infringement tenfold; and the Malaysian state government of Melaka terminates a major $10.5 billion Belt and Road Initiative project in the country.In addition, we speak with Caixin Global's podcast producer, Nandini Venkata, about recent fraud allegations against JOYY Inc.

Malaysia has signed the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) but not ratified it due to pushback by politicians and NGOs who are concerned about the loss of sovereignty and Bumiputera privileges. Are these concerns unfounded? Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS, debates with CPTPP opposer, Azlan Awang, Senior Fellow at MTEM, about the merits of this controversial agreement. Image Credit: EPA-EFE

The Institute of Democracy and Economic Affairs has made the case that the government should ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, better known as the CPTPP. The think tank argues that Malaysia's GDP could be boosted by as much as 1% if the government ratifies the deal- So we reached out to Tricia Yeoh, CEO of IDEAS, to ask her about this, and more. Image credit: EPA-EFE

To learn more about more about Iconic womanhood, please visit Iconicwomanhood.com and be sure to follow Ekene on IG @refreshwithekene. Also join our free Iconic Womanhood Facebook community where Ekene does live free classes and there is a community driven podcast chat weekly. Our special guest for this episode is Consul General Theodore. She can be found on Twitter and Instagram @cgtheodore Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the Trade Agreement and Negotiations Branch of Global Affairs, holding leadership positions on several recent and major trade initiatives of Global Affairs Canada, including serving as one of the two Deputy Chief Negotiators for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and as the Executive Director of Canada’s Secretariat for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Consul General Theodore previously served at Canada's Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization and at Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in Geneva Switzerland. Directly prior to being named Consul General for the US Southeast, in August 2017, she served in Ottawa as Chief of Staff and Executive Director to Canada’s Deputy Minister for International Trade. With over 10 years of trade policy experience, Ms. Theodore has built a reputation for forging strong partnerships with government and business leaders and managing complex, priority trade initiatives. Ms. Theodore was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London and an M.A. in Political Science from Carleton University.

In this episode we talked with Canada’s Consul General to the Southern US, Nadia Theodore on her childhood, what inspired her to take up a career in public service though she wanted to be a teacher to the most and least favorite parts of her job. True to the meaning of her name Nadia which means fun loving she talks about being authentic and how she is focused on promoting diversity and inclusion at her workplace. From her role model to what success means to how she describes herself check out this entertaining episode which gives a never before sneak peek of who she is.Connect with Nadia:TwitterLinkedInBio:Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the Trade Agreement and Negotiations Branch of Global Affairs, holding leadership positions on several recent and major trade initiatives of Global Affairs Canada, including serving as one of the two Deputy Chief Negotiators for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and as the Executive Director of Canada’s Secretariat for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.Consul General Theodore previously served at Canada’s Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization and at Canada’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in Geneva Switzerland. Directly prior to being named Consul General for the US Southeast, in August 2017, she served in Ottawa as Chief of Staff and Executive Director to Canada’s Deputy Minister for International Trade.With over 10 years of trade policy experience, Ms. Theodore’s appointment came as Canada, Mexico and the United States launched negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As part of Canada’s international trade negotiating team, Ms. Theodore built a reputation for forging strong partnerships with government and business leaders and managing complex, priority trade initiatives.Ms. Theodore was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London and an M.A. in Political Science from Carleton University.

Recorded: Jan 8, 2020 -- In this episode Canada's Consul General to the Southern US, Nadia Theodore talked with host Patrick Ryan, Ambassador Charles Bowers and TNWAC Chair Jim Shepherd about the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement signed by President Trump on Jan 29, 2020; about US-Canada and US-Tennessee commercial relations and the global issues connecting Americans and Canadians. Biography Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the Trade Agreement and Negotiations Branch of Global Affairs, holding leadership positions on several recent and major trade initiatives of Global Affairs Canada, including serving as one of the two Deputy Chief Negotiators for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and as the Executive Director of Canada’s Secretariat for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Consul General Theodore previously served at Canada's Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization and at Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in Geneva Switzerland. Directly prior to being named Consul General for the US Southeast, in August 2017, she served in Ottawa as Chief of Staff and Executive Director to Canada’s Deputy Minister for International Trade. With over 10 years of trade policy experience, Ms. Theodore’s appointment came as Canada, Mexico and the United States launched negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As part of Canada’s international trade negotiating team, Ms. Theodore built a reputation for forging strong partnerships with government and business leaders and managing complex, priority trade initiatives. Ms. Theodore was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London and an M.A. in Political Science from Carleton University. -- United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Why was an agreement necessary? NAFTA shortcomings? What are the main points of the agreement? What are the benefits for Canada? What are the benefits for the USA? -- CPTPP – Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership Can you tell us about Canada’s reaction to the death of the TPP and its participation in the CPTPP? -- Canada commercial activity with Tennessee Discuss the scope of trade/investment What should Tennessee business people know about Canada opportunities? THE RELATIONSHIP -- What is the state of US-Canada relations?

In this week’s episode of Secure The Seat, I chat with my special guest, Consul General Nadia Theodore about Leading While Black and the responsibilities of stepping into our leadership as a woman of color. Nadia Theodore joined the Canadian civil service in 2000. She has made her career in the Trade Agreement and Negotiations Branch of Global Affairs, holding leadership positions on several recent and major trade initiatives of Global Affairs Canada, including serving as one of the two Deputy Chief Negotiators for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and as the Executive Director of Canada’s Secretariat for the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. Consul General Theodore previously served at Canada's Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization and at Canada's Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in Geneva Switzerland. Directly prior to being named Consul General for the US Southeast, in August 2017, she served in Ottawa as Chief of Staff and Executive Director to Canada’s Deputy Minister for International Trade. With over 10 years of trade policy experience, Ms. Theodore’s appointment came as Canada, Mexico and the United States launched negotiations to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). As part of Canada’s international trade negotiating team, Ms. Theodore built a reputation for forging strong partnerships with government and business leaders and managing complex, priority trade initiatives. You can connect with Nadia on Twitter @theodore_nadia and Instagram @cgtheodore

In this episode of our series Rethinking Asia, we spoke with Chad Bown, Reginald Jones Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Chad is an expert on trade, having worked on the issue at the World Bank, the White House Council of Economic Advisors, and the World Trade Organization. We sat down to discuss the recent trade disagreement between South Korea and Japan. While, rooted in the countries’ deep historical, political, and social tensions dating back to the early 20th century, the attitudes and tactics adopted in the dispute reflect broader global sentiments surrounding trade. Key takeaways from the discussion include: A new front in global trade wars has opened, with South Korea squaring off against Japan. Specifically, the Japanese government put export restrictions on various exports to South Korea and, most recently in early August, removed South Korea from its so called ‘white list’ of countries that enjoy special trade terms with Japan. The move requires Japanese companies to follow a bureaucratic process when exporting to Korea, disrupting supply chains for Korean microchip and display manufacturers that rely heavily on Japanese inputs. Today’s tensions date to the Second World War, when Korea was a Japanese colony and Japanese companies used forced Korean labor. In 1965, the two countries signed a treaty to normalize the relationship under which Japan paid restitution to South Korea. Recently, however the South Korean Supreme Court ruled that the treaty only applied at a country level and that individuals could bring cases against Japanese companies. Japanese export restrictions are seen as retaliation for the decision. The deterioration of the trade relationship between Japan and South Korea reflects current attitudes and trends in trade by which countries are increasingly using trade as a lever to resolve political and social disputes once mediated through diplomatic channels. This dispute reveals that a focus on bilateral disputes may make it harder for countries to form regional or global trade agreements. Prior to the dispute, according to Bown, South Korea was interested in acceding to the Japan-led CP-TPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership) trade agreement among 11 countries. It is unlikely to follow through in light of current tensions. It is hard to say whether the current attitudes toward trade will upend the trend toward globalization established in the aftermath of the World War II. Recent results are a mixed bag: while high profile cases of anti-trade rhetoric and behavior have garnered the most attention, other countries continue to sign free trade agreements. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco or of the Federal Reserve System.

On today's Global Exchange Podcast, we are joined by Gary Hufbauer and Jeff Schott to discuss what is happening on the international trade front: the New NAFTA; the China-US trade dispute; the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership; the World Trade Organization; and trans-Atlantic trade. The Global Exchange is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on SoundCloud, iTunes, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: - Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. - Gary Hufbauer - is a nonresident senior fellow at the at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. - Jeff Schott - is a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics. Related Links: - “Canada's Progressive Trade Agenda and a Free Trade Agreement with China: Are They Incompatible?” [CGAI Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/canadas_progressive_trade_agenda_and_a_free_trade_agreement_with_china_are_they_incompatible) - “Negotiating Trade in the Post-NAFTA Americas” [CGAI Podcast] (https://www.cgai.ca/negotiating_trade_in_the_post_nafta_americas) Recommended Books: Jeff Schott - "Sons and Soldiers" by Bruce Henderson (https://www.amazon.ca/Sons-Soldiers-Untold-Escaped-Returned-ebook/dp/B01M4Q92BT/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=bruce+henderson+sons+and+soldiers&qid=1566841251&s=gateway&sr=8-1) Recording Date: 22 August 2019. Give 'The Global Exchange' a review on iTunes! Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

In this episode, we continue our ongoing Rethinking Asia series with Louis Kuijs, the head of Asia Economics at Oxford Economics. His background includes a particular focus on China, reflecting experience in both the public and private sectors covering banking, macroeconomic, and policy issues in the world’s second largest economy. We spoke with Louis about the ongoing trade tiff between the United States and China. He shared his thoughts on the regional economic and structural effects of evolving international trade patterns, China’s path to further integrating into the global financial system, and consequences for the broader U.S.-China relationship from the trade dispute fallout. The mood in the U.S.-China trade talks has seen some improvements as progress is being made. More broadly, the ongoing trade dispute reflects the change in American mentality; in the U.S., the narrative on U.S.-China relations has shifted from cooperation to rivalry. When measuring the near-term effects of the U.S.-China trade tiff, the impact on business confidence is often overlooked. Indeed, the effect of uncertainty could be larger than the direct impact of the tariffs via weaker exports and higher prices. Over the medium term, however, the trade dispute may have much larger effects via a global reconfiguration of supply chains and growing underlying tension between the U.S. and China which is centered on technology. While China serves as a well-known hub in the global supply chain, Chinese demand and China’s rapidly growing role as a destination for imports have been major drivers for regional trade. Tariffs will ultimately result in a net loss for regional trade partners by reducing Chinese growth and demand. Gains in trade for partner countries associated with receiving relocated production facilities, for example, will likely be overwhelmed by slower growth. Despite the U.S.-China dispute, appetite for free trade agreements in Asia remains strong. The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), which came into effect on January 1, includes greater flexibility in several provisions relative to the TPP version. Another regional agreement, RCEP, can potentially add an additional layer or extension of trade liberalization that compliments CPTPP. Over the longer term, China’s stated liberalization objectives have implicit contradictions. On the one hand, policymakers plan to continue taking steps to open up the country, further integrating China into the global economy and financial system. On the other hand, policymakers have underscored their commitment to maintain China’s current model, whereby the Party remains at the heart of economic decisions and state-owned enterprises have a central role. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco or of the Federal Reserve System.

Recently, Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed said that Malaysia would ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Part­nership or CPTPP.Firdaos outlines the trade agreement's likely implications for Malaysia.

Recently, Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamed said that Malaysia would ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Part­nership or CPTPP.Firdaos outlines the trade agreement's likely implications for Malaysia.

As the Tories call for an emergency session of Parliament to ratify the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans Pacific Partnership, we talk with Brian Kingston - Vice-President of Policy, International and Fiscal Issues at the Business Council of Canada.

Headlines about the rebirth of a trans-Pacific trade pact in Santiago, Chile in March have concentrated on the absence of the United States from the 11-nation agreement, or the trade gains expected for each of its signatories. But those aren't the only issues at stake in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP-11, signed among Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Viet Nam. Other areas that may prove important include the aspects of the pact that deal with infrastructure investment and rules on capital flows and foreign investment. Grant Stillman, legal advisor to the Asian Development Bank Institute, explains what is at stake. Read the transcript https://bit.ly/2sHpAy3 Read the blog post https://www.asiapathways-adbi.org/2018/03/next-generation-of-quality-development-and-investment-in-the-new-pacific-trade-pact/ About the speaker Grant Stillman is legal advisor to the Asian Development Bank Institute. Know more about ADBI's work on the Trans-Pacific Partnership https://bit.ly/2JisyAr

The Trump administration has charted a new course on trade deals, largely eschewing multilateral frameworks for bilateral agreements. Indeed within days of taking office, the administration unilaterally withdrew from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Yet the agreements have proceeded anyway, despite the administration's disdain. A revised TPP has been signed by the eleven remaining countries as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). What are the economic consequences for the United States of not taking part in these multilateral trade pacts? How is the US reshaping existing pacts, like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS), and what other nations will agree to consider new bilateral deals with Washington? How will the new American tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum impact ties with major trading partners? Who will win the looming trade war with China?

You may have heard of it, but you just as likely have not. It's the Trans-Pacific Partnership, or the TPP, a highly secretive free trade deal between 11 pacific nations - including Australia - which may see massive ramifications in the efficacy of our laws to regulate the ambitions of global corporations. As for the economic benefits, they have not been convincing to the likes of Pat Ranald, convenor of the Australian Fair Trade and Investment Network, who have been raising the alarm bells about the TPP for nearly a decade. SubjectACT's Nathan Gubler spoke with Pat Ranald, and asked about the sorts of damage we might see the TPP impose(or, as it is now known, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership). And with the signing of the newly revamped TPP not long away, what can be done before or after? Image by DonkeyHotey (https://www.flickr.com/photos/donkeyhotey/10734398214) via Creative Commons licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/) This interview was aired on 27th February, 2018. Join us each weekday morning at 8:30am on 2XX FM 98.3 SubjectACT for local current affairs, or stream on 2xxfm.org.au/listen. Find this and other episodes in podcast form on Soundcloud or the iTunes Store. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to 2XX via www.2xxfm.org.au/support-2xx/subscribe/

PIIE Senior Fellow Chad P. Bown and Soumaya Keynes of the Economist examine the new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). They discuss how 11 persistent countries pulled the original TPP deal from...

PIIE Senior Fellow Chad P. Bown and Soumaya Keynes of the Economist examine the new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). They discuss how 11 persistent countries pulled the original TPP deal from...

PIIE Senior Fellow Chad P. Bown and Soumaya Keynes of the Economist examine the new Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). They discuss how 11 persistent countries pulled the original TPP deal from...