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As the Washington-Beijing trade war grows deeper, who will blink first? Amy Hawkins reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus
GOOD EVENING. The show begins in the UN to examine the flimsiness of the IC with John Bolton. To Russia, to the EU, Washington, Beijing, Seoul, the First Island Chain, Low Earth Orbit, Buenos Aires and Madrid, Brasilia, Mexico City, Panama. France, Iran, LEO, Mars. 1931
In Episode 4 the Grumpy Strategists cover the restructuring of the Australian Army in the aftermath of the Defence Strategic Review, as well as setting out the lessons and challenges for the Defence Force from the permanent grounding of the Army's Taipan helicopters after a fatal crash. They end by discussing the implications for the Australian government's China policy around PM Albanese's trips to Beijing and Washington, and the challenges for Mr Albanese in a distracted Washington.
From the BBC World Service: Young Liu, the chairman of Taiwan-based iPhone maker Foxconn, says the company is redrawing some of its supply chains as it navigates a new era of icy Washington-Beijing relations. Plus, Singapore will “progressively deploy” more patrol robots across the city-state after more than five years of small-scale trials. And, a multimillion dollar deal between audio streaming giant Spotify and the media group run by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has been canceled.
From the BBC World Service: Young Liu, the chairman of Taiwan-based iPhone maker Foxconn, says the company is redrawing some of its supply chains as it navigates a new era of icy Washington-Beijing relations. Plus, Singapore will “progressively deploy” more patrol robots across the city-state after more than five years of small-scale trials. And, a multimillion dollar deal between audio streaming giant Spotify and the media group run by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle has been canceled.
The West is bracing for a potential repeat of the Cold War, with the fear of it going hot, following new comments from Russian President Vladimir Putin. China's foreign minister is voicing concern, while also telling the United States to stay out of China-Russia relations. Is the United States ready to tackle another nuclear threat, especially as Washington-Beijing relations remain tense and Moscow gets increasingly prickly? What's in store for the world as the superpowers face off? ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV
A U.S. judge makes an eleventh-hour ruling to stop the Trump administration from blocking TikTok from app stores. This, as the Chinese social media company looks to seal the deal with Oracle and Walmart. Washington-Beijing trade tensions continue to weigh on the technology sector as China’s largest chip maker sees its shares dive after it is hit with tighter U.S. restrictions over security concerns. President Trump formally nominates Judge Amy Coney Barrett for the Supreme Court and is looking to confirm her ahead of November’s elections. In corporate news, HSBC shares jump on the news that Ping An Insurance has increased its stake in the bank, while Commerzbank names Manfred Knof as its new CEO. And Europe sees widespread anti-lockdown demonstrations with protestors and local authorities in Marseille, Madrid and London defying government decrees.
Top US and Chinese trade officials say a phase one deal they agreed this year, is still intact. After being delayed for more than a month, talks between US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He have been finally held over the phone. As Mobin Nasir reports, both sides stuck to the commitments they made in the agreement, even as the rift between Washington and Beijing has been widening since they signed it. For more on this, Josef Gregory Mahoney joined us from Memphis. He's professor of Politics at East China Normal University. #USChinaTradeWar #TradeDeal #USSanctions
As China continues to expand its global reach, the Washington-Beijing relationship has become increasingly tense. From trade disputes, to North Korea, to technological innovation, the two nations are contending for influence in similar spaces, but with drastically different objectives, setting the stage for long-term competition that raises difficult questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy. To examine these challenges, Senator Mark R. Warner (D-VA) has been convening public-private sector meetings, bringing together congressional, intelligence community, business, and academic leaders to spark this important dialogue.
Olivia discusses the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, which have now reached their 11th consecutive week, and their implications on the Washington-Beijing trade talks. We also expose the media’s phony recession narrative and the necessity for Trump to place tariffs on China. We end by covering the upcoming Amazon synod, and why many Cardinals have voiced their concerns over its ‘heretical’ documents. More at rightonpointpodcast.com!
Dame Barbara Woodward, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to China discusses the current Washington-Beijing trade spat and its implications for the U.K. and the rest of the world. She also talks about 21st century diplomatic challenges and how most are related to China.
Dame Barbara Woodward, the United Kingdom’s Ambassador to China discusses the current Washington-Beijing trade spat and its implications for the U.K. and the rest of the world. She also talks about 21st century diplomatic challenges and how most are related to China.
Dame Barbara Woodward, the United Kingdom's Ambassador to China discusses the current Washington-Beijing trade spat and its implications for the U.K. and the rest of the world. She also talks about 21st century diplomatic challenges and how most are related to China.