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China is the world's largest emitter and dominates the production of low-carbon technologies worldwide. It thus plays a key role in global efforts to address the climate crisis.   How has China obtained its leading position in the production of green technologies? What role does China play in international climate negotiations? How important has the US-China relationship been in global efforts to reduce emissions, and what will happen now when Donald Trump is back in the White House?   To discuss this and more, Ruth and Anna are joined by Li Shuo (Director of China Climate Hub at the Asia Society Policy Institute) and Chris Aylett (Research Fellow at the Environment and Society Centre at Chatham House).   To read Chris Aylett's report on UK-China cooperation on climate, please click here

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Ben Wright and guests discuss UK-China relations and the government's plans for AI

From Australia, we talk with with architect and 2002 Pritkzer Prize winner Glenn Murcutt. From the UK, we've got architecture critic Rowan Moore, and wrapping up, the author of Modern Chinese Architecture: 180 Years, Nancy Steinhardt.

Beijing and London should realize mutual benefits and win-win results, and jointly write the next chapter of China-UK relations featuring healthy and stable development, President Xi Jinping said when meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.They met on the sidelines of the 19th G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday, marking their first face-to-face meeting since Starmer took office as prime minister in July.Xi said that the two sides "should keep defining each other as strategic partners" and stick to mutual respect, openness, cooperation, exchanges and mutual understanding.He emphasized that the two countries "share a wide range of common interests despite their differences in history, culture, values and social systems".The two sides should look at each other's development in a rational and objective way, strengthen strategic communication, enhance political mutual trust, and ensure that China-UK relations advance in a stable, practical and far-reaching manner, Xi said.He added that the two countries should continue to expand the space for cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, clean energy, financial services, medical care and people's livelihoods, in order to better benefit the two peoples.Starmer said a strong and enduring UK-China relationship is important for both countries and the world.London hopes to uphold the spirit of mutual respect, equality and frankness, and work with Beijing to strengthen dialogue and enhance mutual understanding, he said.Starmer said he hopes that the two sides will carry out exchanges and cooperation in a wide range of areas, including trade, science and technology, finance and economy, health and medical care, education and climate change response.Xi held his first phone conversation with Starmer in August.Observers noted that in recent months, China and the UK have seen good momentum in exchanges at various levels, as senior officials from the two countries, including ministers, have held talks or made phone calls covering areas such as foreign policy, the economy, finance and energy.Speaking on the relations' global influence on Monday, Xi cited the common identity of the two countries as permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and major world economies.Both countries shoulder "the great duty of driving their own development as well as the responsibility of addressing global challenges", he noted.The two sides should facilitate the political settlement of hot spot issues, strengthen global governance of artificial intelligence, and contribute to boosting world economic growth and realizing the common development of various countries, he added.

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Pippa Crerar, political editor of the Guardian, is joined by a range of guests.To look ahead to the Budget on 30 October, she speaks to Labour MP and parliamentary aide to the Cabinet Office Torsten Bell and the shadow housing minister Baroness JoJo Penn.With the foreign secretary David Lammy heading to China this week, Labour peer, Helena Kennedy, who co-chairs the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China and the former Conservative MP Richard Graham, who, until recently, chaired the all-party parliamentary group on China assess UK-China relations. Former cabinet minister and Conservative MP, Sir Gavin Williamson MP explains why he wants to remove all 26 bishops from the House of Lords. And to discuss how the Taylor Swift row has been handled, Pippa spoke to Tom Baldwin, a former Labour party communications director and biographer of Keir Starmer and Katie Perrior, the founder of the public relations firm iNHouse.

In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley is joined by Alex Phillips, the China Corridor Director for Santander UK. Alex shares insights into the evolving trade relationship between the UK and China, and how Santander UK facilitates international growth opportunities for British companies looking to expand into China and other Asian markets.The conversation kicks off with Alex discussing his current location and his role in the ongoing China Business Roadshow in the UK, which aims to strengthen ties between UK and Chinese businesses. Alex then delves into his personal journey, sharing what sparked his interest in China and the path that led him to his current position at Santander UK.Alex introduces the audience to the Santander Navigator platform, explaining how it supports companies in accessing international markets and what specific services Santander provides to facilitate global business expansion. He highlights the sectors where UK companies are currently thriving in China, discusses areas with significant growth potential, and outlines the challenges faced by foreign businesses in the Chinese market.Focusing on consumer brands, Alex explains why British brands resonate well with Chinese consumers and which sectors are particularly successful. He offers practical advice for mid-sized British brands considering exporting to China, detailing the crucial steps they should take in the initial months of entering the market.Lastly, Alex expands the discussion to other promising export markets outside of China, providing insights on opportunities for British companies looking to broaden their international presence.Discussion Points:Alex Phillips' role in fostering UK-China business relations.Insights from the China Business Roadshow in the UK.Overview of the Santander Navigator platform and its benefits for businesses.Successful sectors for UK companies in China and potential growth areas.Challenges faced by British businesses in the Chinese market.Success factors for British consumer brands in China.Strategic advice for British brands exporting to China.Promising export markets for British companies beyond China.

Current UK China policy is defined by the three main concepts of protecting national interests, aligning with allies and engaging with China on key matters such as climate change where possible. But how are these approaches coordinated and prioritised? The previous UK government was prepared to live with the ambiguity inherent in this approach, arguing that complexity of relations with China demanded a policy which takes into account the divergent and simultaneous trends in UK–China ties. But while in opposition, Foreign Secretary David Lammy articulated his party's intention of conducting ‘a full audit across Whitehall of our relationship with China so that we can set the direction and a course'. In this episode, host Neil Melvin is joined by RUSI Senior Associate Fellows Isabel Hilton and Andrew Cainey to discuss how Labour will approach the balance between security, values, economic interests and environmental concerns and the difficult trade-offs inherent in dealing with China.

How has a man who once called Trump ‘America's Hilter' now become his running mate? What does a Labour government mean for UK-China relations? Will China define how Gaza will be governed in the future? Join Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell for the latest episode of The Rest Is Politics, where they answer all these questions and more. TRIP Plus: Become a member of The Rest Is Politics Plus to support the podcast, receive our exclusive newsletter, enjoy ad-free listening to both TRIP and Leading, benefit from discount book prices on titles mentioned on the pod, join our Discord chatroom, and receive early access to live show tickets and Question Time episodes. Just head to therestispolitics.com to sign up, or start a free trial today on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/therestispolitics. TRIP UK TOUR: To buy tickets for our October Tour, just head to www.therestispolitics.com

In less than a month's time, Britain may well have a new prime minister – and a different ruling party. Under 14 years of the Conservative party, the UK's approach to China has swung from the sycophancy of the golden era to fear and loathing under Liz Truss, stabilising in the last couple of years to a compete but engage approach, all while public opinion on China has hardened following the Hong Kong protests and the pandemic. What will a new government bring? Will the managerialism of Keir Starmer change UK-China relations much from the managerialism of Rishi Sunak? This is not a hypothetical question as Labour looks set to win the election and the question, now, is how big the Conservative losses will be. I'm joined in this episode by someone who has spent years looking at this issue. Sam Hogg is a political analyst who has covered China as seen by Westminster for years, under the newsletter he founded, Beijing to Britain. He last came on the podcast to discuss Liz Truss's views on China – a lot has changed then. Produced by Cindy Yu and Joe Bedell-Brill.

In less than a month's time, Britain may well have a new prime minister – and a different ruling party. Under 14 years of the Conservative party, the UK's approach to China has swung from the sycophancy of the golden era to fear and loathing under Liz Truss, stabilising in the last couple of years to a compete but engage approach, all while public opinion on China has hardened following the Hong Kong protests and the pandemic. What will a new government bring? Will the managerialism of Keir Starmer change UK-China relations much from the managerialism of Rishi Sunak? This is not a hypothetical question as Labour looks set to win the election and the question, now, is how big the Conservative losses will be. Cindy Yu is joined by Sam Hogg, a political analyst who has covered China as seen by Westminster for years, under the newsletter he founded, Beijing to Britain. He last came on the podcast to discuss Liz Truss's views on China – a lot has changed then. Produced by Cindy Yu and Joe Bedell-Brill.

This week, the UK government accused China of cyber attacks on the Electoral Commission and critical employees, leading to sanctions against Chinese state actors. This sparks debates on the adequacy of the UK's China strategy. Join host Matthew Lesh and guest Professor Syed Kamall for a discussion on "How should Britain deal with China?" Professor Kamall provides expert analysis on UK-China relations, covering cyber attack responses, Trump-era dynamics, and economic engagement. Gain insights on navigating China's global influence while balancing economic interests and security concerns.

Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about how the UK will respond after it accused China of launching a "prolific" global campaign of cyberattacks

Once you have revealed that China is hacking British citizens on a major and global scale, the next question is - well, what are you going to do about it? Well this is the one the prime minister is currently pondering. He's talking about putting China on an 'enhanced' list - which basically sounds like a glorified registration. But is he prepared to risk trading links? Or shut down Confucious institutes in the UK - China's soft power - or even say no to tiktok? Also - the Tavistock child gender identity services are shutting their doors for good this week, after the Care Quality Commission declared the care they were offering our children was 'inadequate'. We speak to the investigative journalist Hannah Barnes, who helped expose the failures at the Tavistock. And we ask where children in need of help should seek it now?Editor: Tom HughesSenior Producer: Gabriel RadusProducer: Laura FitzPatrickSocial Media Editor: Georgia FoxwellVideo Production: Shane Fennelly and Arvind BadewalYou can listen to this episode on Alexa - just say "Alexa, ask Global Player to play The News Agents"!The News Agents is brought to you by HSBC UK - https://www.hsbc.co.uk/

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Higher-than-expected inflation in the US, UK in recession, Red Sea troubles & a still struggling Chinese economy — these are just some of the challenges that are testing India's economic resilience, Economist Radhika Pandey & Deputy Editor TCA Sharad Raghavan discuss in #Macrosutra Read Radhika Pandey's column here : https://theprint.in/macrosutra/indias-resilient-economy-faces-risks-from-red-sea-higher-us-inflation-patchy-recovery-in-china/1967423/

China has accused the UK of training and equipping a foreign consultant based in the country to spy for MI6. It's part of Beijing's recent anti-espionage crackdown on consultancy companies, but the arrest raises wider questions about UK-China relations. Our senior UK government reporter Alex Wickham and Bloomberg TV anchor Tom Mackenzie, who lived in China for a decade, bring us their analysis. Conservative MP Tim Loughton, sanctioned by China in 2021 for speaking out on human rights abuses, tells us what he thinks the government should do next in its relationship with Beijing. Plus, opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge on the risks posed by global elections this year. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Negotiation, we're delighted to speak with Claire Urry, Chief Commercial Officer at the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC), the premier British organization dedicated to fostering trade and investment between the UK and China. Calling in from the picturesque English town of Horncastle, Claire gives a detailed breakdown of the UK and China's robust trading relationship, which has benefited British businesses and communities across the country.  Claire explains the pivotal role of the CBBC in promoting UK-China trade, including providing support to British businesses looking to export to China. As a part of that service offering, Claire was recently in Shanghai to attend CIIE and FHC alongside a large delegation of British businesses. Claire shares her observations from the trade shows as well as her takeaways from her first visit to Shanghai in four years.  Our conversation also touches on the British sectors ripe for growth in China; the factors that explain the success of several British brands in China; and the sentiment of British business and government elites towards China. Enjoy! Topics Discussed and Key Points●      Claire's recent experiences in Shanghai and her impressions of the city.●      The role and impact of the CBBC.●      Opportunities and challenges in the Chinese market.●      Growth sectors in China, including health and wellness, beauty and personal care, fashion, sports and leisure, and home and lifestyle.●      Successful strategies of UK brands in China, focusing on strong brand narratives and authenticity.●      The resonance of food and drink brands with Chinese consumers.●      The relationship between politics and UK-China business dynamics, and the imperative of maintaining a strong, cooperative partnership.

With David Cameron's return to government, this episode of the Global Security Briefing analyses the UK's approach to China over the past decade. The UK's 2023 Integrated Review Refresh declares China a ‘an epoch-defining systemic challenge'. This is a far cry from the tone of the earlier UK policy from 2015, when the then-Cameron government referred to the bilateral relationship with Beijing as entering a ‘golden era'. This apparent discrepancy has prompted calls for greater coherence in policy execution, public debate and scrutiny. In this episode, we are joined by RUSI's Senior Associate Fellow and Founding Director of the UK National Committee on China, Andrew Cainey, to ask: what is the UK's current China policy, and is a strategy document the best way to achieve desired results?

A drug room pilot gets the go ahead, and Labour's Starmer promises to "smash the gangs". The team discuss the week's top political news, including the UK Government saying it won't block plans for a drug consumption room pilot in Scotland, in an attempt to reduce drug deaths. In Westminster, Prime Minister Sunak faces problems with UK-China relations after alleged spying claims emerged, while opposition leader Keir Starmer heads to The Hague to talk about tackling small boat gangs with the EU, and First Minister Humza Yousaf goes to New York City for Climate Week.

In this episode of "The President's Daily Brief":   Elon Musk turns down Kyiv's urgent plea for Starlink access in Crimea, igniting a widespread debate on the ethical responsibilities of private corporations in global conflicts. Should business leaders be neutral arbiters or active participants in international disputes?   Kim Jong Un leaves Pyongyang aboard his armored train for a crucial meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. What geopolitical ramifications could this high-stakes discussion have?   President Biden burns out in the final leg of his recent overseas tour—did it achieve its intended objectives?   In the Back of the Brief, a thrilling tale of international espionage as UK police arrest alleged Chinese spies. What does this mean for UK-China relations?   Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of the President's Daily Brief.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions continue following the arrest of a parliamentary researcher on suspicion of spying for China. The man, who has not been charged, has today insisted that he is ‘completely innocent'. We are joined by George Osborne to discuss how the government should engage with Beijing. The former chancellor also gives his thoughts on Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer's prospects in the next general election. Wilko will close all 400 of its shops after a rescue deal for the chain fell through. The BBC's Colletta Smith and Nadine Houghton, the GMB's National Officer, speak to Adam about how this came about and the consequences for the chain's 12,500 staff. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere Today's Newscast was presented by Adam Fleming. It was made by George Dabby with Stephanie Mitcalf, Keiligh Baker and Hayley Clarke. The technical producer was Gareth Jones. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.

On today's podcast:(1) President Biden says China's economic challenges make a Taiwan invasion unlikely. (2) The UK's Prime Minister confronts the Chinese premier over a Parliamentary spying arrest. (3) Costs for UK tenants expected to soar by a quarter over the next three years. (4) America's Chief Diplomat urges Elon Musk to keep Starlink online in Ukraine. (5) In nearly half of the EU countries a far-right or nationalist party is among the three most popular.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

World News in 7 minutes. Monday 11th September 2023Today: Morocco earthquake. G20 African Union. Spain Rubiales. UK China spy. Ukraine update. Cuba arrests. Guatemala prison. Sudan attack. Vietnam visit. Peru Ychma mummy. With Stephen Devincenzi.If you enjoy the podcast please help to support us at send7.org/supportSupporters can read the transcripts at send7.org/transcriptsSupporters can try our weekly news quiz at send7.org/quizContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts can be found at send7.org/transcripts. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they listen to SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it. For more information visit send7.org/contactThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4907677/advertisement

①Chinese Premier Li Qiang has met visiting U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in Beijing. What has been achieved by both sides during Raimondo's visit in China? (00:53) ②British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has made a visit to China. What is the current state of UK-China relationship? (16:37) ③It's been two years this August 30th since the United States completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan. How has Afghanistan recovered from the 20-year-long war in the past two years? (22:43) ④The number of available jobs in the United States has dropped for the third consecutive month.(33:03) ⑤China's envoy to Japan has reiterated China's firm opposition to Japan's ocean discharge of nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant. (43:20)

Green Party Co-Leader Carla Denyer takes your calls, Benedict Rogers talks UK-China relations & are you single and happy?

In this episode of The World stage, Rana Mitter, Professor at the University of Oxford, and Bjørnar Sverdrup-Thygeson, Senior Research Fellow at NUPI, will first give an overview of China's key domestic issues, before analysing Beijing's foreign policy goals.Norway has a lot of experience dealing with The Soviet Union, and later, Russia, but China is a very different kind of actor. How should we politically position ourselves with a state that combines authoritarian governance with a historically unique economic success?Rana Mitter has co-written a report on resetting UK-China relations. What are his key points for reconceptualising Norway's relationship with the authoritarian superpower? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of our new Chinese language podcast, Gerald Leong (a Senior Associate in our Arbitration practice in London) and Alizee Zhang (a Senior Associate in our Corporate practice in Shanghai) discuss the key topics relevant to foreign investment in the UK, including: a) the various modes of investment; b) a brief introduction to the National Security and Investment Act 2021; and c) how investors can protect themselves in the event of a dispute The series will focus on the importance of the UK-China investment corridor and introduce our China-based clients to the key commercial and legal issues in investing in the UK market. 在这个系列节目中，本所律师将对英格兰法律的不同领域进行简短介绍和讨论，希望能够帮助大家了解自身在英格兰法律下的权利和义务，并在考虑进入英国市场或选择英格兰法律作为合同管辖法的时候能够更好地作出决定。 本第二期博客围绕以下几点探讨外国公司在英国投资事宜： a) 概述在英国投资的主要方式； b) 概述英国《国家安全和投资法》（NSIA）； c) 投资者如何保护自身的投资并在发生争议时如何占据有利地位。 Detailed materials (Chinese language) : https://marketing.hsf.com/20/29354/landing-pages/english-law-episode-2-wechat.pdf Speakers: Alizee Zheng, Senior Associate, Shanghai and Gerald Leong, Senior Associate, London

This year marks the 50th year of the UK-China full diplomatic relationship. China is the great economic success story of the last 30 years. It is a huge market for UK businesses in everything from technology to luxury food products. However, it can be a challenging market to enter. As a result, many British entrepreneurs are looking to build relationships with Chinese businesses newly established in the UK as a gateway to China as a market.  In this episode we chat about the key opportunities for UK business looking to work with Chinese businesses in the UK, as well as some of the challenges and how can they be avoided. Joining our host Declan Curry in the studio are Blick Rothenberg's Head of China Desk Winnie Cao and Audit, Assurance & Advisory Director Adam Wildbore. We're also joined by Senior Advisor on China Strategy Jack Yu from law firm King & Wood Mallesons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China threat in focus as Canada comes up with its Indo-Pacific strategy & Rishi Sunak declares 'it's the end of golden era of UK-China relations' — Watch episode 1121 of ThePrint #CutTheClutter where Editor-In-Chief Shekhar Gupta decodes the latest developments & why Xi Jinping's China is in focus.

Sign up for a CuriosityStream subscription and also get a FREE Nebula subscription (the streaming platform built by creators): http://CuriosityStream.com/TLDRdailyWelcome to the TLDR News Daily BriefingRishi Sunak declares the “golden-era” of UK-China relations is over. Also: The Christian population in England and wales declines; Singapore repeals anti-gay law; and Elon Musk feuds with Apple.

Today on The Day After, (04:24) Headlines: Rishi Sunak says Golden era of UK-China relations is over, Refugee charities have said Tory MPs' plan for immediate return of Albanian asylum seekers is ‘unworkable' (09:28) What You Saying? Do we value our privileges or do we conflate them with rights? (01:01:01) Headlines: Horniman museum sign over of its collection of objects looted from the Kingdom of Benin, Balenciaga face further backlash as more photographs, Murder inquiry launched after man stabbed to death near Regent's Park (01:20:51) The People's Journal (01:27:14) Headlines: Andy Gray shares battle with mental health after being sacked by Sky Sports in 2011, Operation Desert Light: Europol take down massive cocaine 'super cartel', Man in critical condition after being shot by police in Somerset (01:33:18) The Reaction: World Cup fixtures, World Cup results, Ghana beat South Korea in five-goal thriller, Cameroon 3 -3 with Serbia, Scottish football to ban heading the day before and after matches, England vs Wales: who wins? (01:42:50) Done Out 'Ere: Andrew Smith 41 - Man rented a 3 bed property and tried to sell it online (01:51:45) Outro --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedayaftertnb/message

- Rishi Sunak: Golden era of UK-China relations is over - BT and unions agree pay rise of up to 16% to stop more strikes - Emergency energy plan not going ahead on Tuesday 3 of 5 business stories featured in today's 90 second podcast

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In the first episode of our new Chinese language podcast, Gerald Leong (a Senior Associate in our Arbitration practice in London) and Alizee Zhang (a Senior Associate in our Corporate practice in Shanghai) discuss the key sources of English law and some points of comparison with PRC law. The series will focus on the importance of the UK-China investment corridor and introduce our China-based clients to the key commercial and legal issues in investing in the UK market. 在这个系列节目中，本所律师将对英格兰法律的不同领域进行简短介绍和讨论，希望能够帮助大家了解自身在英格兰法律下的权利和义务，并在考虑进入英国市场或选择英格兰法律作为合同管辖法的时候能够更好地作出决定。 Detailed materials (Chinese language) : https://sites-herbertsmithfreehills.vuturevx.com/20/27465/landing-pages/wechat-contact-2.pdf Speakers: Gerald Leong, Senior Associate, International Arbitration, London and Alizee Zhang, Senior Associate, Corporate, Shanghai

The Conversation travels the globe examining the financial and political hotspots from China to the UK and the EU. "China may be on the cusp of busting," says DICK BOVE, chief financial strategist at ODEON CAPITAL CONVERSATION, in this latest episode. "Japan is off the charts in terms of being in trouble," he adds. MAT VAN ALSTYNE, ODEON co-founder and managing partner, says the outside world does not have access to what's really happening in China today. "What about Japan? " he asks. "Its Central Bank has been essentially bankrupt for multiple decades." With debt levels worldwide and in the US at historic highs, VAN ALSTYNE believe it is not a question of if America will see a return of quantitative easing, but a question of when. JOHN AIDAN BYRNE says the financial drama in the UK and the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss, followed by the election of her successor, RISHI SUNAK, fascinated the markets and the globe because it could foreshadow the fate of other nations. Also in this Conversation, BOVE spells it out—what bank earnings are saying about the US economy. Questions & Comments: Podcast@OdeonCap.com

In yet another sign of China's disrespect for human rights, Hong Kong pro-democracy protestors were dragged into the grounds of the Chinese consulate in Manchester and beaten up. What does it mean for UK-China relations?Tortoise is a news start-up devoted to slow journalism. We take our time to tell stories that really matter. If you want more slow and considered journalism, you can become a member of Tortoise to get access to more of our stories, contribute to our journalism and join exclusive events.Just go to tortoisemedia.com/friend and use the code Claudia50 to get a year's digital membership for £50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We report on Ukraine's spiralling energy crisis as 30 per cent of its power stations are destroyed. Plus: rising UK-China tensions, escalation in the conflict in Tigray and how DNA testing could solve a centuries-old royal mystery.

What have been the latest key developments in EU-China relations? Noah Barkin and Francesca Ghiretti join Carisa Nietsche and Jim Townsend to discuss milestones in the relationship and its prospects going forward. Noah Barkin is a Managing Editor with Rhodium Group's China practice and a Senior Visiting Fellow in the Asia Program at the German Marshall Fund. Francesca Ghiretti is an Analyst at MERICS, where she focuses on EU-China relations with an emphasis on economic security, China's global investments, China's footprint in Southern Europe, and UK-China relations.

It is twenty-five years since the handover of Hong Kong from British to Chinese rule in 1997, when Beijing promised that Hong Kongers' freedoms would be protected for 50 years. Katie Stallard speaks to Lord Patten, the last British governor of the territory from 1992-1997, about his new book, The Hong Kong Diaries.They discuss his dealings with the Chinese Communist Party, the failure to foresee Beijing's crackdown on civil liberties in Hong Kong and his belief that Hong Kong might change China more than China would change Hong Kong. Also, the folly of the so-called “Golden Era” of UK-China relations under David Cameron, and what he really thinks of Boris Johnson.If you have a You Ask Us question for the international team, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk.Podcast listeners can subscribe to the New Statesman for just £1 a week for 12 weeks using our special offer. Just visit newstatesman.com/podcastoffer.Further reading:The betrayal of Hong KongHong Kong's authoritarian future is already here.China doesn't just want to be part of the global order – it wants to shape it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The UK-China Business Environment Programme (BEP) is a UK government initiative seeking to create a more transparent and improved business environment in China. And a key part of the Programme, called the 'Standards Strand' (BEP-S), aims to improve the adoption and use of international standards in China.bsigroup.com/UK-China-BEPIn this special episode of the podcast, Matthew speaks to some of the key players from the UK and China involved in the BEP-S about its objectives and successes. And also, about the plans for further UK-China collaboration on standardization.@StandardsShow@thestandardsshoweducation@bsigroup.com

In this podcast we discuss collaboration between UK universities and Chinese institutions in research and education, Chinese students studying in UK, funding, joint calls and avoiding “double jeopardy”, as well as concerns about collaborating with China and safeguards in place.

Find out more on our website: https://bit.ly/3Ilz875 The last twelve months have been a testing period for many in the business community in the UK, not least because of the continued repercussions of Covid-19 and Brexit. For Chinese businesses operating in this environment, escalating geopolitical headwinds have further added to the challenges. Despite this, they have demonstrated significant resilience with an unwavering commitment and ongoing contribution to the UK economy. This webinar will give an overview of the findings in the “2021 Report on the Development of Chinese Enterprises in the UK” by the China Chamber of Commerce (CCCUK). Speaker: John McLean OBE is a Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director who has extensive public and capital market experience including a specific knowledge of China where he has worked for over 20 years. John's background covers operations, acquisition integration and management internationally in the US, Canada, Europe, Asia (Japan, China and Thailand) and Australasia. Additionally, through his capital market experience, he has a strong practical knowledge on corporate governance John was on the board of CBBC (China Britain Business Council) for 8 years until 2019 and continues to contribute to the promotion of UK/China relations. More recently, he was appointed Senior Advisor to the China Chamber of Commerce in the UK (CCCUK). John is also Chair for the Institute of Directors (IoD) for the City of London. In 2007 John joined the board of Humberts plc (subsequently Chesterton), the estate agent, and became its Executive Chairman to lead its rescue and ultimate disposal. Prior to this, he carried out a strategic review for Gamma Holdings NV of their UK textile, wallpaper, retail and brand companies, including Sanderson and William Morris, and as the CEO he successfully implemented the turnaround and disposal plan. Along with operations in Australasia, America and Canada, Sanderson established global trading partnerships in China and Japan, which included the setting-up of a manufacturing joint venture, brand licensing agreements and numerous retail franchises. In the 2014 New Year's Honours list, John was honoured with an OBE for services to British business interests and the development of civil society in China.

As Hong Kong goes to the polls for a highly controversial election, Jack Blanchard is joined by politicians, historians and diplomats to reflect on 200 years of U.K.-China relations.Tory peer Chris Patten, the last U.K. governor of Hong Kong, explains the optimism he felt when the city was handed back to China in 1997 — and his anger at Beijing's recent clampdown. Pro-Beijing Hong Kong legislator Regina Ip gives the opposing view, claiming China has every right to quash pro-democracy movements if deemed illegal.Professor Rana Mitter of Oxford University and Professor Steve Tsang of SOAS explain the historical forces that have shaped U.K.-China relations since the early 19th century. While former U.K. diplomat Peter Ricketts sets out how British policy toward China has evolved over recent decades, and Commons foreign affairs committee chairman Tom Tugendhat explains why his backbench grouping of Tory MPs has been piling pressure on the U.K. government to take a harder line. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As one of the world's largest retailers, Shell is a well-known for its fuel stations and increasingly its convenience stores around the world, and it operates loyalty programmes in twenty-one of the countries it trades in. With this global perspective, it was fascinating to chat with Pavel Los, Shell's Global Loyalty Manager about their latest launch in the UK market - a points-free programme called Go+, as well as their strategy in China and his view on loyalty coalitions. This short show summarises everything I learnt from this episode of Let's Talk Loyalty. Show Notes: 1) Pavel Los - Global Loyalty Manager Shell 2) Shell Go+ - Shell's UK Loyalty Programme 3) Shell Clubsmart - China 4) Let's Talk Loyalty Episode 53 - Interview with Pavel Los, Shell

What role do the UK's higher education institutes and research & development centres play in the country's broader relationship with China? How has the political conversation regarding the presence of Chinese students on campuses across the UK evolved? Where should British universities seeking to engage with China more focus their efforts? This week on the China Business Brief, Dr David Pilsbury talks to Joe Cash on how the sector is navigating an increasingly politicised operating environment. Recently appointed as Chief Development Officer at Oxford International Education Group, David was until recently Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International, at Coventry University, where - among his wider responsibilities - he was responsible for developing the university's China strategy. During his time at Coventry University, David oversaw a 6-fold increase in overseas student recruitment, established the UK's largest overseas collaborative delivery programme with over 20,000 students in almost 30 countries, and sowed the seeds for the university to open a campus in China. The views expressed in the China Business Brief podcast are those of invited contributors and not necessarily those of the China-Britain Business Council (CBBC). We do not accept any liability if the podcast is used for an alternative purpose from which it is intended, nor to any third party in respect of this podcast.

Alison Kosik is live from New York. Here are the top business news stories today!   Debt deadline! Evergrande says it will meet a bond repayment, but more are due. Taper tensions! Investors eye outcome of today's Fed meeting. Climate concerns - the US, China and UK all call for action at the United Nations General Assembly.   It's Wednesday, let's make a move. To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy

[Special note: due to microphone issues, the audio quality on this episode was somewhat poor, and may require listening in a quiet place. We think you will find the content compelling nonetheless.] Today we will be talking about some recent issues related to climate change in China, especially the launch of trading on China's national carbon trading system, as well as coverage of recent flooding in Henan province. Our guest today is Liu Hongqiao, China Specialist with Carbon Brief. Hongqiao holds a masters in international relations (specialising in international energy) from Sciences Po in France. She previously worked as an independent consultant covering water, climate change and wildlife. Prior to that, Hongqiao was a Beijing-based journalist and analyst writing for publications such as Caixin and China Dialogue. Carbon Brief is a UK-based website covering the latest developments in climate science, climate policy and energy policy, specialised in data-driven articles and graphics to help improve the understanding of climate change, both in terms of the science and the policy response.  Topics we cover in detail today:  Assessment of China's newly-launched carbon emissions trading system (ETS) How the ETS will evolve Whether the ETS will reduce emissions directly, or play a minor or supporting role Misconceptions about China's Five-Year Plan and 2030-2060 carbon peaking and carbon neutrality goals Global media and scientific coverage of extreme weather  How Chinese media have approached the issue of climate attribution Important references from Carbon Brief: You Xiaoying, "China issues new ‘single-game' instructions to guide its climate action," Carbon Brief,  4 August 2021, at https://www.carbonbrief.org/china-issues-new-single-game-instructions-to-guide-its-climate-action. Liu Hongqiao, "In-depth Q&A: Will China's emissions trading scheme help tackle climate change?," Carbon Brief, 24 June 2021, at https://www.carbonbrief.org/in-depth-qa-will-chinas-emissions-trading-scheme-help-tackle-climate-change. Geert Jan van Oldenborgh et al., "­­­Lessons learned from five years of extreme weather ‘rapid attribution'," Carbon Brief, 12 May 2021, at https://www.carbonbrief.org/guest-post-lessons-learned-from-five-years-of-extreme-weather-rapid-attribution. Liu Hongqiao et al., "Q&A: What does China's 14th ‘five year plan' mean for climate change?," Carbon Brief, 12 March 2021, at https://www.carbonbrief.org/qa-what-does-chinas-14th-five-year-plan-mean-for-climate-change. "China Briefing, 29 July 2021: Lessons from deadly flooding; Definition of ‘carbon neutrality'; UK-China nuclear tensions," Carbon Brief, 29 July 2021, at https://www.carbonbrief.org/china-briefing-29-july-2021-lessons-from-deadly-flooding-definition-of-carbon-neutrality-uk-china-nuclear-tensions. Other reports mentioned by Hongqiao: Valerie J. Karplus, "China's CO2 Emissions Trading System: History, Status, and Outlook," Harvard Belfer Center, June 2021, at https://www.belfercenter.org/publication/chinas-co2-emissions-trading-system-history-status-and-outlook.  International Energy Agency analysis of China ETS: https://www.iea.org/reports/the-role-of-chinas-ets-in-power-sector-decarbonisation  Transition Zero analysis of China ETS: https://www.transitionzero.org/insights/putting-chinas-carbon-market-in-perspective Twitter thread from Liu Hongqiao on weather attribution: https://twitter.com/LHongqiao/status/1420784539547340811   

With business travel between the UK and China more or less suspended, it can be hard to get a sense of what's occupying the minds of the business community in China. So for this episode of the China Business Brief, we've tried to condense what we're hearing across the CBBC's China network into a 10-minute primer for anyone trying to keep abreast of the hot topics in the market. This time around, Joe Cash talks to the CBBC's chief representative & managing director in China, Tom Simpson, to get his take on how the British business community in China has fared over the last six months, the current state of UK-China relations, what's going on with Didi, and whether there are signs of business travel resuming anytime soon.

This is a conversation with Promise Li. He's a US-based member of the Lausan collective and the Democratic Socialists of America doing solidarity work with Hong Kong and China's dissident movements. Get early access + more perks at Patreon.com/firethesetimes Blog: https://thefirethisti.me You can follow on Twitter or Instagram @ firethesetimes too. Topics Discussed: Growing up in Hong Kong in the shadow of the Tiananmen Square massacre and after the UK-China handover What is Lausan? The difficulties of navigating online discourses on Hong Kong (and Lebanon, Syria etc) Rooting ourselves in democracy Translating Self-Determination Hong Kong's water revolution (context and history) and how the Chinese Communist Party crushed it, at least for now (the national security law, ongoing crackdown etc) The globalization of the war on terror rhetoric and how ‘anti-imperialist' governments and parties also use it. How governments and politicians learn from one another (example of Gebran Bassil in Lebanon; Saudi and Palestinian ambassadors to China; Henri Kissinger praising the CCP and vice versa, Chinese cops praising American cops; Hezbollah in Syria) What's so different about the CCP's oppression compared to other governments' authoritarianism, and how western leftists don't seem to quite grasp that (example of China and Syria) How tankies and others try and think like Xi Jinping or Bashar Al-Assad (and always fail) The multiplicity of places Reacting to the camps in Xinjiang Having a specific anger towards people who were oppressed in the past and who now oppress others (Israel, China) Identifying as Hong Konger Chinese, the complicated identities of being both Jewish and Arab, the example of Hindutva and Indian Muslims Being anti-nationalist and how that intersect in the global south The importance of including migrant domestic workers in our struggles Linking up Hong Kong with Black Lives Matters Learning from Hong Kong's Umbrella Movement What BLM could look like in Lebanon Fighting anti-Asian violence cannot include apologism for the Chinese state Recommended Books: China: The Revolution is Dead, Long Live the Revolution by The 70's Collective Punching out and other writings by Martin Glaberman, edited by Staughton Lynd Beyond Survival: Strategies and Stories from the Transformative Justice Movement edited by Ejeris Dixon & Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha

Jonathan Grant  is a professor at King's College London , and we talk to him about his new book “The New Power University”. Jonathan's book challenged and inspired us, so we had to get him on the podcast to explain how he sees universities changing in the 21st century.  We talk about how the world has changed without universities noticing it, and how universities will have to rethink the purpose of universities and how this will affect recruitment and career paths.  We think many of you will be interested in our talk about 'third space professionals'. Us being us we of course focused on diversity and internationalisation and the role the two in the new power university.  We believe it will challenge and inspire you as well – and perhaps even provoke some of you, but there is no getting around that the world changed – and universities forgot to follow along. Hear what Jonathan thinks is the consequence of that – and how he thinks we move on.  We also covered  the report " The China Question", a report on UK-China research collaborations he co-authored. It shows just how complicated the relationship is and it will change in the future to us needing China more than China needs us. Jonathan has some interesting points on that and we discuss the challenges in light of the old and the new power university. Click to read "The China Question"Lear more about "The New Power University"You can follow Jonathan at Twitter at: @jonathancgrantThanks for listening. Do please share, rate, review and follow us on Twitter @Divrespod .If you're interested in our work with diversity and internationalisation in research please visit www.diversiunity.com. 

What’s behind the worsening relationship between the UK and China and why have things gone downhill so rapidly? Guests: Winnie King Policy Analyst Terry Chapendama Expert on UK-China Trade Andy Mok Centre for China and Globalisation Roundtable is a discussion program with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by David Foster, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:30 GMT on TRT World.

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In this conversation, Rana Mitter joins Tom Tugendhat MP, chair of the China Research Group, for a discussion on the UK's relationship with China and China's wider foreign policy. Rana discusses the value of the Chinese public's trust in the UK, and the need for the UK to be more aware of its strategic strengths in the relationship. He also answered questions on the broader picture of the Belt and Road, China's relationship with Pakistan and India, and the influence of the CCP on modern Chinese society. Rana Mitter is Professor of the History and Politics of Modern China at the University of Oxford. He has written widely about modern China, having authored several books looking at China's historical perspective. He has also written a paper with Sophia Gaston for the British Foreign Policy Group assessing UK-China relations.

On today’s podcast: New Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV Hyundai Reveals IONIQ 5’s Living Space Tesla Took 80% of U.S. EV Market Tesla China offering free trial of Enhanced Autopilot Apple and Nissan NOT Working Together Lucid Close to SPAC Deal New Citroën C4 & ë-C4 officially launched in the UK China’s cheapest electric car coming to Europe   Show #995   Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Tuesday 16th February. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to.   Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too.   NEW CHEVY BOLT AND BOLT EUV On Valentines day we got to see the refreshed Bolt and the new Bolt EUV. Both are built on the original Bolt mechanics, so no Ultium batteries here. But it's LG Chem cells you find in ID.4, Zoe, Audi etc, so the cells are good.   "This newly refreshed and improved Bolt EV actually has an MSRP $5,000 lower than the 2021, with its base price of $31,995 (includes destination charges). The slightly larger Bolt EUV gets a slightly higher price tag at $33,995. Gone are the acres of hard plastics that previously lent it an economy-car vibe. Instead, soft-touch surfaces make the interior much more in-line with pricing." says Domenick Yoney InsideEVs: "The Bolt EV also gets a new 10.2-inch touchscreen in the center stack with a fresh layout and allows for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. With regards to connectivity, it also features a 4G LTE wi-fi hotspot, along with (optional on the Bolt EV, standard on the EUV) wireless charging for phones. Both the EUV and refreshed EV will enter production later this spring and be available from dealers this summer. For those who want a nicely-appointed Bolt EUV as early as possible, Chevrolet is offering a launch edition featuring Super Cruise, a sunroof, unique wheels, special badging and an illuminated charge port for $43,495, which can be reserved on its website."   One pedal driving button, and the paddles. 200hp/150kW 0-60mph 7 seconds Battery 65kWh 259 miles range 8 year, 100k mile warranty 11kW onboard charger DC Fast Charging at 55kW   EUV is 6.3 inches (16cm) longer, 3 inches more legroom   Optional heated and ventilated front seats, heated rears Optional panoramic sunroof Super Cruise in Premier Trim   https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/updates     HYUNDAI REVEALS IONIQ 5’S LIVING SPACE - Interior images released ahead of virtual world premiere event slated for Feb. 23   - Vehicle interior furnished with sustainable materials and textiles such as eco-processed leather, bio paint as well as natural and recycled fibers   - Dedicated BEV platform allows longer wheelbase and flat floors compared to midsize CUVs with conventional powertrains, enabling a breakthrough interior design   - Inspired by ‘Living Space’ theme, IONIQ 5 designers were able to offer a distinctively different interior experience not possible before   "The newly developed ‘Universal Island’ replaces the center console and becomes the centerpiece of the IONIQ 5’s living space experience. The driver and front passenger seats are equipped with leg rests that allow passengers to ‘relax and recharge’ while their vehicle is being recharged. All seats can be operated and repositioned, making it easier for adults in the front to care for children and pets seated in the rear."   https://news.hyundaimotorgroup.com/MediaCenter/News/Press-Releases/Hyundai-Reveals-IONIQ-5-s-Living-Space-and-Sustainable-Interior-Ahead-of-Virtual-World-Premiere   TESLA TOOK 80% OF U.S. EV MARKET "If it wasn't already clear Tesla has the US electric vehicle market locked down, the latest data from an Automotive News/Experian partnership released Sunday should underscore the notion. Of all the EVs registered in the US in 2020, Tesla vehicles made up 79% of them. That's not a typo: seventy-nine percent. That leaves just 21% to carve up for the numerous other automakers and highlights an immense challenge for legacy automakers to unseat Tesla's cache with EVs." says CNET: "Americans registered 200,691 Tesla cars in 2020 -- a 16% increase from 2019, according to the data. The automaker's four models currently on sale also each found a slot to fill out the top five EVs last year. The only non-Tesla is the Chevrolet Bolt EV, which was the third-placed EV on the list with 19,664 registered."   https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-cars-ev-registrations-us/#ftag=CAD-09-10aai5b     TESLA CHINA OFFERING FREE TRIAL OF ENHANCED AUTOPILOT "As part of their Chinese New Year celebrations, Tesla is now offering a trial of Enhanced Autopilot (EAP) in China." says Drive Tesla Canada: "The first offer is for new buyers who received their vehicles before February 15. Tesla will provide a free trial of EAP until February 26. This offer is only valid for those who didn’t buy EAP or FSD at the time of purchase. The second offer is for those who purchase either EAP or FSD at the time of ordering. If you take delivery between February 16 and June 30, 2021, you will get a 30-day trial to test out the self-driving software. This latest offers comes on the heels of Tesla reintroducing EAP in a number of markets outside North America, including China. The likely reason behind the promotional offer is to get more customers in China to buy the FSD package. CEO Elon Musk said the FSD adoption rate in China is only around 1-2%"   https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/tesla-china-offering-free-trial-of-enhanced-autopilot/   APPLE AND NISSAN NOT WORKING TOGETHER According to Business Insider: Nissan and Apple held brief talks on developing an autonomous car together, per The Financial Times. The talks stopped when Apple and Nissan disagreed over the electric vehicle's branding, sources said. South Korean firm Hyundai had previously confirmed, then denied, being in talks with Apple about the car.   https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-car-electric-autonomous-self-driving-nissan-talks-hyundai-2021-2?r=US&IR=T   LUCID CLOSE TO SPAC DEAL "Lucid Motors Inc is getting close to a deal to go public at a roughly $12-billion valuation after veteran dealmaker Michael Klein's blank-check acquisition firm launched a financing effort to back the transaction, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The merger between Lucid and Klein's Churchill Capital IV Corp would be the biggest in a string of deals by electric vehicle makers such as Nikola Corp and Fisker Inc that have gone public by combining with special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)." according to Autoblog: "To help fund construction of a U.S. assembly plant in Casa Grande, Arizona, Lucid was boosted by a $1 billion investment in 2018 by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Churchill Capital IV's share price has surged more than 300% since Bloomberg News reported in January that it was in talks to merge with Lucid."   NEW CITROËN C4 & Ë-C4 OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED IN THE UK Available from just over £30k. 100kW motor, 100kW DCFC and 50kWh battery.   CHINA’S CHEAPEST ELECTRIC CAR COMING TO EUROPE "The microcar called Mini EV, which GM offers in China through its partner Wuling is very popular because of its low price. Now the Mini EV is en route to Europe – as FreZe Nikrob EV via the Latvian company Dartz Motorz at a starting price of 9,999 euros." says electrive.   124 miles. 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2020 was tough year for anyone involved in business, as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world. But with China's economy already well on the way to recovery, there are signs of hope for British companies that export to or do business in the world's second-largest economy. In this episode, CBBC chief executive Matthew Rous talks about the year ahead, and the opportunities 2021 may present -- especially with the UK set to host COP26, a major international meeting on climate change. For more on these topics and other information on the UK business relationship with China, please visit our website at www.cbbc.org

Thousands of small businesses are set to receive previously refused insurance claim payments covering losses from the first national lockdown last year, following a court ruling. Supreme Court judges found in favour of small firms receiving payments from Business Interruption Insurance policies. The ruling provides a lifeline to thousands of small businesses, allowing them to survive the coronavirus crisis, but could cost the insurance sector hundreds of millions of pounds and lead to higher premiums in the future. The financial watchdog, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), brought the test case, with eight insurers agreeing to take part in proceedings. The major business insurer Hiscox... Full article...and more at www.moneytipsdaily.com Other Money News · HSBC to close 82 branches in the UK · China’s economy grew by 6.5% in last quarter of 2020 · As London’s populations falls, will City Centres recover? · Mastercard may have to pay millions of cardholders compensation following court ruling See also: Have you applied for the new lockdown grants? By Charles Kelly, Wealth Mentor, Property Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook.

GBP/USD stays mildly positive while picking up bids above 1.3600, remaining poised for additional gains amid favourable technicals. 200-HMA and bullish crossover keep the buyers hopeful. 100-HMA at 1.3625 is on sight amid bullish RSI. Brexit deal reaches the House of Commons for revoting, UK-China tussle intensify. UK NHS Chairwoman fears the pandemic will throw unpredicted problems. The incoming US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's speech, Brexit chatters and virus updates will be the key amid light calendar. EUR/USD was last seen trading at 1.2110, adding 0.30% on the day. The spot hit a daily high of 1.2119 and a day's low at 1.2074. Dollar Index was down 0.2% at 90.547, after edging as high as 90.94 overnight for the first time since Dec. 21, although trading was subdued with U.S. markets on holiday. USD/JPY was up 0.4% at 104.06 while the risk-sensitive AUD/USD was up 0.4% at 0.7711.

David and Helen are joined by Diane Coyle and Anand Menon to have another go at pinning down the long term consequences of Brexit. Now we have a deal, what are the prospects for rebalancing the UK economy? Do EU politicians want a post-Brexit UK to succeed or to fail? Can Labour really avoid re-opening the Brexit wars for the next four years? Plus, an update on the next series of History of Ideas.Talking Points: Because of Brexit there is more friction in trade with the EU. People will feel the friction more and more as we get back to normal volumes of trade.Right now the volume is relatively low both because of Covid and because of seasonal fluctuations (things slow down after the holidays).It will be hard to disentangle Brexit effects from Covid effects. We will be talking about Brexit for a long time.Future governments will be able to score easy economic wins by aligning more closely with the EU, although this may involve political trade offs. This may not be true when it comes to financial services. This trade agreement means that choices have to be made over and over again.The British economy is taking two shocks: separating from the EU but also separating from what Osborne and Cameron called a golden era of UK-China economic relations.EU policy and British policy on China are diverging.The Uk government may focus more on India and other non-Chinese Pacific economies.Brexit does create some opportunities.The UK is a world leader in AI, and there is a commitment to investing in energy technology, especially green energy.The UK is also a world leader in higher education and the creative sector; the problem is that the government has declared a sort of culture war.A German-led EU tends to treat geopolitical questions as primarily economic questions rather than long-term security questions. China is going to put that commitment, formalized in the China Investment pact, to the test.Britain is now the liberal European state when it comes to foreign policy.The institutions that have been so successful at managing intra-European imbalances now prevent the EU from being an effective actor in international relations.Mentioned in this Episode:Johnson’s piece for The Financial Times on green energyAnand on the HuffPo podcast with Rosie DuffieldThe UK in a Changing Europe‘Who Killed Soft Brexit?’ Jill Rutter and Anand for ProspectFurther Learning: EU and China agree new investment treaty (from the FT)More on Germany and EU politics on ChinaAnd as ever, recommended reading curated by our friends at the LRB can be found here: lrb.co.uk/talking See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

World News in 7 minutes. Tuesday 12th January 2021.Transcript here: send7.org/transcriptsToday: Uganda elections. Zimbabwe funerals. Chad strike. Nepal protests. Japan snow storm. US first lady statement. Uruguay coronavirus update. Pope Francis women law. UK China imports. UK Queen vaccinated. Climate crisis wine. Please leave a review on apple podcasts or on podchaser in English or your native language.With Namitha Ragunath.SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) tells news in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories in the world in slow, clear English.This easy English news podcast is perfect for English learners, people with English as a second language, and people who want to hear a fast news update from around the world. Learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. For more information visit send7.org/contact

Carl and Callum discuss the recent win for free speech in the UK, how the UK-China relations are collapsing, and how everyone you know and love is getting vaccinated, unless you're in the UK where incompetence might prevent it. Exclusive video/written content for as little as £5 a month: https://www.lotuseaters.com/register Subscribe to our other channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnw5I-wliudW8YO1vr5O4IQ Follow us: Parler - https://parler.com/profile/lotuseatersdotcom/posts Twitter - https://twitter.com/lotuseaters_com Gab - https://gab.com/lotuseaters_com Minds - https://www.minds.com/lotuseaters_com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/lotuseatersdotcom VK - https://vk.com/lotuseaters_com Sound Cloud - https://soundcloud.com/lotuseaters_com BitChute - https://www.bitchute.com/channel/lotuseaters_com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lotuseaters_com/ Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-340087 Ruqqus - https://ruqqus.com/+lotuseaters_com Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/Lotuseaters_com/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3bXokLwz40Wt5iQjDClghI DLive - https://dlive.tv/lotuseaters_com Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/lotuseaters_com Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjg5NjIxMzU3NS9zb3VuZHMucnNz?sa=X&ved=0CAIQ9sEGahcKEwjIxrePtdDtAhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQFA Apple Podcast - Pending verification

In the second episode of this new podcast from the China-Britain Business Council, Andrew Peaple talks to CBBC executive director for public affairs Lise Bertelsen about two interesting recent reports that shed light on the state of economic ties between the UK and China, and the benefits those ties can bring. The first report, from Cambridge Econometrics, found that well over 100,000 jobs in the UK can be attributed to the country's goods trade with China, along with the increasing numbers of Chinese students and tourists coming here. Among the report's findings is the fact jobs related to China are well spread around Britain. For more details, please follow this link: http://www.cbbc.org/news/uk-jobs-dependent-on-links-to-china-cbbc-repor-(1)/ The second report, from the Chinese Chamber of Commerce in the UK, looked at Chinese companies' attitudes towards investing in the UK. Fore more information about the council, visit our website www.cbbc.org

This episode by our Thursday host, Willy Dwira is covering the recent diplomatic visit of the UK to South Korea and Vietnam. These visits are held amidst the ongoing dynamics on the UK-China relations and in an arguably shifting position of UK towards China caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Is this one of Boris's strategies to counter China?

Welcome to the twentieth episode of StratCast, and the last before a break for August, with Peter O'Kane, Seumas Kerr CBE, Sophia Gaston and Tom Cargill. Two key highlights. The interview with Sir Ciarán Devane, CEO of the British Council, at 10:17 on the role of soft power within ‘Global Britain', and a summary, at 35:00, of the really important, hot-off-the-press, joint BFPG/Oxford University paper on resetting UK/China relations. For direct access to the full 70 page report use this link. 

We firstly speak to Dr. Robert Gallo, co-founder of the Global Virus Network, director of the Institute of Human Virology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He discusses the similarities between HIV and the coronavirus and why it always meant ‘herd immunity’ would be a futile endeavor, why the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine is promising compared to other vaccines, the importance of a vaccine focusing on the T-cell instead of the spike, why a Polio vaccine could massively reduce coronavirus mortality rates as we search for a specific coronavirus vaccine and more! Next, we speak to consultant editor of the Daily Mail Andrew Pierce about the newly-released Russia Report in the UK. He discusses how the report didn’t live up to many people’s expectations regarding Russian influence in the Brexit referendum, why the report was suppressed and wasn’t released earlier, why the new committee chairman, Julian Lewis, may aim to be a thorn in the side of Boris Johnson, allegations by the UK press that Jeremy Corbyn was Russia’s ‘useful idiot’ and why it was ultimately proven false, the Conservative Party voting down an amendment to protect the NHS from being up for sale in a US trade deal, worsening UK-China relations and more! Finally, Going Underground’s social media producer, Farhaan Ahmed, speaks to fashion icon and activist Vivienne Westwood about the persecution of Julian Assange by the US, which seeks to extradite and jail the WikiLeaks founder for 175 years. She discusses her stunt outside the Old Bailey, where she got into a giant bird cage in support of Julian Assange, what it means and allegations that Assange is a Russian agent.

Oxford trials: Vaccine induces immune reaction, results show| Coronavirus jab: What happens next on the route to a vaccine | UK-China relations: How Beijing might react to the tough stance | High Court: Heard says Depp 'threatened to kill me many times' | Nell Dunn interview: 'I found Chelsea boring - nobody talked to me' | 'White wardrobe': How the Queen Mother became a style icon | Read all these articles with a Telegraph subscription. We have a special offer that allows you to access all our newspaper and online articles without leaving home. Try a free one-month trial - then save 50pc on your first three months. Sign up here.

UK- China relations are now in deep freeze after the UK government banned the use of 5G technology with the Chinese warning of retaliation. Can the UK afford to antagonize China when there is USD88 billion worth of trade annually and Chinese involvement in key industries that includes UK nuclear power plants? Simon Baptist, Global Chief Economist, at The Economist Intelligence Unit attempts to answer those questions and more. Image source: Reuters

The market having a good day on the back of vaccine hopes. Over 6000 on the ASX 200 again - lets see if that holds. Banks under a cloud as Westpac promises a market update on August 18 which sounds like it could be a profit warning about the "Continued impact of COVID-19". Resources firm again ahead of results in a few weeks, production numbers in the next week and ahead of the Chinese GDP number tomorrow. Tech stocks holding up today. Virus case news continues to accelerate badly. US-China relations are in the bin and now UK-China relations as Boris tells British telecommunications companies they have to rip all Huawei equipment out of their infrastructure by 20027 and are not allowed to buy any more equipment from them after the end of the year. Wondering if we are missing something positive in all the negatives or whether we are right and that there is a reckoning coming. Hamish Douglass agrees according to the AFR. The answer is in the science and the virus and that's less convincing "the closer you get to the scientists".

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Going Underground’s social media producer, Farhaan Ahmed, speaks to China’s ambassador to the UK, Liu Xiaoming, about Boris Johnson’s decision to give access to UK citizenship to millions of Hongkongers after the National Security Law was implemented by Beijing in Hong Kong. He accuses the US of still harboring a colonial mindset and not recognizing that Hong Kong is now part of China, as well as arguing for why the new law is needed. Next, Afshin Rattansi speaks to the former translator for Chinese Paramount leader Deng Xiaoping and VP of the Center for China and Globalization. He discusses the implementation of the National Security Law in Hong Kong, why he believes the law is needed, the UK’s comments and actions following its implementation, allegations of the law being parallel to US national security legislation, allegations of mass internment and human rights abuses of Uighurs in Xinjiang Province, the treatment of China as an enemy nation, and where UK-China relations go from here. Finally, Afshin Rattansi speaks to Prof. Clifford Stott, the UK SAGE Committee sub-group adviser. He discusses the psychology behind recent mass protests and riots, from the Black Lives Matter global movement, to the mass protests in Hong Kong, how inequality is a fundamental cause of these protests and how coronavirus has only amplified inequality in the minds of people, how different policing responses against different racial groups fosters distrust and discontent, why crackdowns and repression ultimately do not work, and more!

An eventful week started with Huawei communicating directly with the UK population, so the lockdown crew start by reviewing that story. They move on to the latest developments in the great geopolitical arm-wrestle between China and the US and conclude with a look at the attitude of some tech companies to how their facial recognition technology is being used.

James Sorene talks to Sam Nurding who wrote BICOM’s new paper “UK-China relations and the Changing Middle East” and to Dr Andreas Krieg from King’s College London about China’s objectives in the Middle East and how it is expanding trade, investment and arms sales across the region.     Read UK-China relations and the Changing Middle East here.

The future of Hong Kong has long been a source of simmering tension in UK-China relations, but following this week's protests in the territory, it's now developed into a full diplomatic dispute. On this week's podcast we're looking at what's caused the current escalation, how it could all play out, and what impact a new British Prime Minister might have on matters. Joining Adam Boulton are the Telegraph’s China correspondent Sophia Yan, Sky News’ South East Asia correspondent Siobhan Robbins, director of Hong Kong Watch Johnny Patterson and Times columnist and author Edward Lucas.

About the Author Founder, investor and leading advisor on China’s dynamic technology and consumer sectors, Duncan is a recognized expert on the Internet and entrepreneurship in China. He has lived and worked in Beijing and Shanghai for more than 20 years. English by HarperCollins, ‘Alibaba’ was named a Book of the Year by The Economist magazine and short-listed for ‘Business Book of the Year’ by the Financial Times/McKinsey. Duncan is chairman of BDA China, a company he founded in 1994 after working as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley in London and Hong Kong. Duncan is a Visiting Senior Fellow of the Institute of Global Affairs at the London School of Economics; and a former Visiting Scholar at Stanford University. He previously served as Chairman of the British Chamber of Commerce in China, and was awarded an OBE in 2013 for services to UK-China trade and investment. A UK citizen raised in the UK, US and France, Duncan is a graduate of the London School of Economics. Source: https://www.duncanclark.com/biography Click here to buy on The Book Depository https://www.bookdepository.com/Alibaba/9780062413413/?a_aid=stephsbookshelf About the Book Alibaba – The House that Jack Ma Built is an engrossing, insider’s account of how a teacher built one of the world’s most valuable companies—rivalling Walmart & Amazon—and forever reshaped the global economy. In just a decade and half Jack Ma, a man from modest beginnings who started out as an English teacher, founded and built Alibaba into one of the world’s largest companies, an e- commerce empire on which hundreds of millions of Chinese consumers depend. Alibaba’s $25 billion IPO in 2014 was the largest global IPO ever. Clark tells Alibaba’s tale in the context of China’s momentous economic and social changes, illuminating an unlikely corporate titan as never before. Links Source: https://www.duncanclark.com/publications BIG IDEA 1 (3:01) – Find mentors who can correct your mistakes. In his early age, Jack wanted to learn English so he can communicate better and understand things that are coming in from outside of China. He would wait outside hotels and offer tours of his hometown – showing great initiative. During the time of his life, he met the Morley family from Australia whom he became very close with. He started to write with them and Ken Morley would send a letter back to him with corrected grammar and spelling to help him improve his English. Jack credits a lot of his success to his English skills, particularly developed them early in his life. Ken Morley had a huge impact on him because he helped him nurture his English. Ken also funded part of Jack’s University fees and his first apartment. Mentors can also be fictional. Jack’s love of the warrior Feng Qingyang from Jing Yong’s books gave him a lot of inspiration. During some of the trials and tribulations of building Alibaba and some of the surrounding companies, he would look back in Jing Yong’s books to find some strengths from the warriors. This helped him carry on and make the right decisions and sometimes correct his paths. BIG IDEA 2 (4:36) – Timing is everything. If you’ve listened to last week’s episode The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, the book says that timing (or luck) can be everything, in particular when you’re born. In Jack Ma’s case, he is one of the first web users in his district and therefore in China. He benefited from a trifecta of events that happened around the same time including the relaxing of China’s entrepreneurial laws, the dawn of the internet and the rise of home computers. This perfect storm was multiplied by his knowledge in English, allowing him to make the most of the opportunity when China opened up to the rest of the world. So it’s a little bit of luck, but knowing what to do with that luck is even more important. This was what happened to Jack. He persevered to learn computers and learn how to connect different places, learn marketing, find customers. He also tried to target people who will be interested in connecting the rest of the world with China. There is no textbook for you to follow when you’re in these kinds of unchartered waters, but perseverance and initiative are a big factor. Jack showed a lot of initiative in working it out as he went. This means also connecting with people at the time when it wasn’t easy. He made visits to the US during this time to see what other people are doing, to help him move his ideas forward. BIG IDEA 3 – (6:36) – Health and happiness. Jack takes employee well-being very seriously. For example during the SARS outbreak, they supported their employees working from home. He is also well-known for rallying the troops for good and towards a purpose. He sends inspirational messages to his staff to bring them together and unite them across the purpose for good that Alibaba is striving towards. Investing and lobbying for better environmental management and health care. Throughout the book you can also see the importance of loyalty and friendships. Many of the people involved in building Alibaba’s website and infrastructure around the Alibaba’s idea are still involved in the management capacity. If you liked this episode – Alibaba – The House that Jack Ma Built you will also like; Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell Shoe Dog by Phil Knight Music By:  SnowJah (ft. Tane) Song byPeter Spacey   Let’s Connect LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/steph-clarke Instagram: @stephsbizbookshelf   Enjoying the show? Please hit subscribe so you don’t miss an episode and leave a review on iTunes to help others find us.

Luxe.co hosted a fashion innovation forum with a focus on UK & China, and there were some pretty amazing guests. Kresse Wesling from Elvis & Kresse is one of them. Their commitment to sustainability, their brand DNA and 50% profit sharing commitment make them such a fascinating case study!

Was verbindet Ghana und China? Linda Boakye ist World Class International Business Career Strategist und coached internationale Fußballstars und Unternehmen. Geboren in Ghana, zog sie mit 14 nach GB und verbrachte längere Zeit als Englisch-Lehrerin in China. In diesem englischsprachigen Interview verrät sie Dir: + Wie das Leben in Ghana wirklich ist + Warum sie noch nicht mal ihrem Freund von ihrem Umzug nach Großbritannien erzählte + Welche Gemeinsamkeiten Ghana und China haben + Wie sie vom gewöhnlichen Teenager in Ghana zu einer „Andersartigen“ in GB bis hin zu einem Celebrity-Star in China wurde + Warum ihr „Alien“-Status in China sie verzweifeln lies und sie ihn trotzdem vermisst Viel Spaß und tolle Erkenntnisse beim Anhören!

We speak to Alastair Johnson, Founder and CEO of Nuggets. Nuggets is a consumer Blockchain product that helps users to login, pay and verify their identity using biometrics without the need for sharing their data and protecting their privacy. Tune in to this episode to hear about: Alastair’s background and how Nuggets came about (how his credit card was used fraudulently) What are the problems that Nuggets is addressing - data privacy in login, payment and ID verification - and its application in e-commerce Customer journey and the points where there will be interaction with the Nuggets app How does Nuggets work from a merchant’s point of view Role of the token from the consumer’s and merchant’s perspective Tech stuff: Biometrics to capture the data Data Encryption Data storage in a private blockchain and using the public Ethereum Blockchain to power transactions Scalability issues (transactions per second) problem with Ethereum and how that may force Nuggets to move to another more scalable platform Why the data is stored on a private blockchain and why its not a point of concern How Nuggets will leverage some interoperability projects like Polkadot and Cosmos Nuggets' go-to market strategy to drive adoption of use of Nuggets Competition Selected for the inaugural JD.com Blockchain accelerator based out of Beijng Leading the UK-China tech mission - https://medium.nuggets.life/nuggets-newsletter-week-11-were-leading-the-uk-china-tech-mission-plus-alpha-whitelist-news-7f2b181ea0f5 Selected for the Access India Program - https://medium.nuggets.life/weve-been-selected-for-the-prestigious-access-india-programme-f3e250b78181

Kerry Brown discusses Brexit, UK-China relations, and how the anti-globalization mood evident today is likely to affect Chinese politics, both domestically and internationally. He presents a realistic but generally positive view of the opportunities for research and collaboration. This podcast will be useful to teachers, scholars, and business professionals concerned about China’s role The post Brexit, TPP, and the UK-China Relationship appeared first on Berkshire Publishing.

Kerry Brown discusses Brexit, UK-China relations, and how the anti-globalization mood evident today is likely to affect Chinese politics, both domestically and internationally. He presents a realistic but generally positive view of the opportunities for research and collaboration. This podcast will be useful to teachers, scholars, and business professionals concerned about China’s role

In the November 2015 Taxcast: Why is the City of London losing so much business to New York, Hong Kong and Singapore? Our conclusions are quite different from those of a British Bankers Association report on the subject. Plus: the crazy UK-China nuclear power station deal: a sweetener for closer ties between the two nation's financial sectors? One year after #LuxLeaks exposed some of the secret tax deals being done between government tax authorities and multinational corporations we ask how many more 'illegal state aid' deals might have been made? Plus we have a special focus on the results of the latest Financial Secrecy Index 2015 released this month: we look at the top ten worst offenders and ask what can be done about them.

In December 2013 David Cameron took the largest ever delegation of British business people to China, signing over £6bn worth of deals for British businesses. The opportunities for British companies in China clearly remain significant, but there has also been considerable investment in the other direction in recent years too. However, all of this is set against a backdrop of slowing GDP growth, rising wages and regulatory challenges that have led some commentators to question whether investing in China is still as an attractive proposition for foreign companies as it once was. In this podcast, we debate the challenges and opportunities for UK companies investing in China; the size of the prize for Chinese companies investing in the UK; and the significance of David Cameron’s recent visit. We are joined by - Guy Dru-Drury, the chief CBI representative in China; - Daniella Goldman, the director of public policy and government relations at Huawei Technologies UK; - Ian Hunt, the Gabbitas education managing director; and - Duncan Innes-Ker, the Economist Joint Intelligence Unit's regional editor, Asia.