Episodes
Wednesday May 19, 2021
World to China: It’s Not Us, It’s You
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Critics of the US say that Washington is forcing a new Cold War with the PRC. But liberal nations around the world are pushing back on Beijing’s aggressive actions, separately from the US. From the UK to Japan, Australia, and India, democratic states are deciding that the PRC threatens their interests. John and Misha talk about what it’s not about (Washington, London, or Tokyo), but about Beijing.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Beijing Diary
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Misha and John are joined by Eunice Yoon, the Beijing bureau chief for CNBC. They discuss China’s view of Biden and the US, whether the Chinese economy is as strong as touted, Xi Jinping, Belt and Road, and the AI race. Eunice also talks about how she wound up in Beijing, whether she’s surveilled by the police, and why she’s such a fan of cars.