Tag Archives: China

News: Pakistan Hits Iran Targets In Retaliation, China Economy Falters

The Globalist Podcast (January 18, 2024) Georgina Godwin and Yossi Mekelberg on the latest in the Middle East as tensions flare in the region.

Then, we look at China’s economy, examine why Nordic artists are calling for a Eurovision 2024 boycott and discuss Japan Airlines’ new president.

News: Gaza War Widens As Iran Strikes Iraq & Syria, North Korea-Russia Ties

The Globalist Podcast (January 17, 2024) We discuss the regional spillover of the war in Gaza following Iranian missile strikes in Iraq and Syria.

Plus: North Korea and Russia’s growing alliance, a check-in from the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting and the latest music news.

News: Trump Cruises To Record Victory In Iowa, China Influence In Africa

The Globalist Podcast (January 16, 2024) The latest on the Iowa caucuses, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s tour of Africa and the international reaction to another Houthi missile attack.

Plus: the Iceland volcano eruption’s effect on infrastructure and a look through the morning’s papers.

News: Taiwan Elections & China Reaction, Military Strikes On Houthi Rebels

The Globalist Podcast (January 15, 2024) We assess what’s next for Taiwan following elections on the island and China’s reaction to the results.

Plus: Middle East specialist Sanam Vakil discusses the fallout following strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, the latest on aid to Ukraine, Denmark’s new monarch and highlights from the Emmy Awards.

Sunday Morning: Stories From London And Tokyo

Monocle on Sunday, January 14, 2024 – Emma Nelson, Yassmin Abdel-Magied and Nina dos Santos on the weekend’s biggest talking points. We also speak to Monocle’s editorial director, Tyler Brûlé, in Tokyo and our Singapore correspondent in Taiwan, Naomi Xu Elegant.

The Economist Magazine – January 13, 2024 Preview

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The Economist Magazine (January 12, 2024): The latest issue features ‘China’s EV Onslaught’ – An influx of Chinese cars is terrifying the West; Europe’s Silicon Valley; ‘America Fights Back’ The new contest for sea power; Why Olaf Scholz is no Angela Merkel – Germany is unable and unwilling to lead Europe; What science says about old leaders…

An influx of Chinese cars is terrifying the West

But it should keep its markets open to cheap, clean vehicles

America fights back

The war against the Houthis is part of an escalating struggle for the seas

Why Olaf Scholz is no Angela Merkel

Germany is unable and unwilling to lead Europe

News: U.S. & Allies Launch Air Strikes On Houthis In Yemen, 2024 Iowa Caucuses

The Globalist Podcast (January 12, 2024) US and UK forces have carried out air strikes against the Houthis in Yemen with mission support from the Netherlands, Australia, Canada and Bahrain.

Targets reportedly include sites in the capital city, Sana’a, the Red Sea port of Al-Hudaydah, Dhamar and the northwestern Houthi stronghold of Sa’ada. We discuss the political consequences of South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice.

Also, an eventful week in US politics ahead of this year’s presidential election, Greece plans an initial public offering of Athens International Airport and the latest theatre news.

Defending Taiwan: Guam Is Key To America’s Strategy

The Economist (January 11, 2024) – Guam, an island in the northern Pacific, is just 48km long and has a population of about 170,000. So why is it so important to America’s strategy to defend Taiwan from a potential Chinese invasion?

Video timeline: 00:00 – Where is Guam? 00:13 – Why is it so important? 01:00 – What makes it vulnerable?

News: The South Africa Genocide Case Against Israel, Taiwan Elections

The Globalist Podcast (January 11, 2024) Assessing the possibility of the International Court of Justice ordering Israel to halt its campaign in Gaza.

Plus: Taiwan’s all-important election this weekend, Poland’s political meltdown and the latest business news.

News: NATO Allies Meeting On Ukraine Air Defenses, Humanitarian Aid In Gaza

The Globalist Podcast (January 10, 2024) We discuss today’s Nato-Ukraine Council meeting against a backdrop of increased Russian attacks.

Also, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, a dispatch from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and Seoul’s new seatless subway carriages.