A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, why Vladimir Putin is resorting to repression at home; (10:15) how war and sanctions have caused commodities chaos; (16:35) and why Xi Jinping has placed a bet on Russia.
Tag Archives: China
Morning News: Refugees From Ukraine, French Election, Russia-China
The latest from Ukraine, with an update on humanitarian corridors and the refugee situation. Plus: the official French presidential-election candidate list is released, and how does China and Russia’s relationship swing the balance of global power?
Morning News: Sanctions On Russia, Taiwan And China, Paolo Pasolini
The West’s co-ordinated financial weaponry is starting to bite, opening a new age of economic conflict; once-unthinkable oil embargoes seem now to be on the table.
Taiwan is another democratic country with a big, bullying neighbour; we examine how the war has sparked introspection. And celebrating Pier Paolo Pasolini, a polymathic auteur unjustly known only for his most controversial film.
Morning News: Ukraine Invasion, Refugees, Taipei & Beijing, Misinformation
We hear the latest from Ukraine as Russia’s invasion continues and discuss the situation on the country’s border as thousands flee.
Plus: the view from Taipei and Beijing, the use of misinformation in the conflict and the impact on aviation.
Morning News: China’s Stance On Russia, Covid-Death Tallies, Corruption
After backing Russia’s grievances against NATO, China now finds itself treading a very fine line on Ukraine.
There are often reasons to be suspicious of a country’s covid-death tally; we examine research showing how fraud can be spotted mathematically. And why women are less likely than men to be corrupt.
Political Analysis: Putin’s War, Economic Fallout From Invasion, Taiwan
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, where will Vladimir Putin stop? Plus, the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine (10:35) and how parallels with Taiwan are shaping Asian views of the conflict (16:35).
Museum Design: ‘The Eyes Of Sanxingdui’ In China
Chinese architecture studio MAD has released visuals of The Eyes of Sanxingdui, a scatter of wooden buildings it has designed for the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan City, China. The Eyes of Sanxingdui will contain new exhibition spaces and a visitor centre for the museum, which is known fully as the Sanxingdui Ancient Shu Cultural Heritage Museum. See more on Dezeen: https://www.dezeen.com/?p=176991
Analysis: World Financial Markets Risks, Chinese Ideology, Spinal Implants
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week, what would happen if financial markets crashed? We also profile China’s thinker-in-chief (11:25) and explore how new spinal implants allow the paralysed to walk, swim and cycle again (18:45).
Walking Tour: Old Town Of Lijiang In South China
Lijiang, a city in the northwest part of China’s Yunnan province, is home to the Naxi and several other ethnic minority groups. A commercial center in the 1300s, its old town encompasses cobblestone streets, canals and Central Market Square with shops and restaurants. Black Dragon Pool has famed views of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain range, fronted by the Moon Embracing Pavilion.
Morning News: Beijing Olympics Begins, Russia-Ukraine, Peru Politics
We discuss the meeting between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping as Russian troops continue to surround Ukraine. Plus: the political scandal engulfing Peru’s government and a Winter Olympics preview.
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