We examine the worsening relations between Taipei and Beijing after Chinese and US diplomats gather to discuss the issue in Switzerland.
Plus, we ask whether sanctions are fit for purpose and tuck into the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.
Tag Archives: China
Analysis: China’s New Reality, London Stock Market, Ford & GM EV’s
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: Xi Jinping’s campaign against China’s capitalist excesses, how to revive Britain’s stockmarket (10:11), and electric motor city (18:33).
Analysis: The Future Of Germany Is In Its Cars
As the election approaches, Germany’s carmakers will face the same challenges as its new leaders: a need to innovate, tackle climate change and reassess its trade relationship with China. How this world-renowned motor industry navigates the road ahead could tell a lot about Germany’s future.
Video timeline: 00:00 - Germany faces numerous challenges 00:49 - Can Germany’s cars reveal its future? (or whatever the title is) 02:13 - Is Germany too reliant on trade with China? 03:46 - Germany’s reluctance to digitalise 05:09 - The race to go electric 06:41 - The future of electric cars 08:17 - What’s in store for Germany’s new leader?
Politics: How America Counters China, Merkel Exits Germany, Nigeria
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: the mess Merkel leaves behind, America gets serious about countering China (11:01) and Nigerian megachurches practise the prosperity they preach (17:36).
Morning News: Taiwan Bolsters Military, Russian & Canadian Elections
We discuss why Taiwan is bolstering its defence capabilities and explore why this weekend’s election in Russia matters – despite being a foregone conclusion.
Plus: The last instalment of our Canadian election series and our weekly reflection on the weird and wonderful things we’ve learned over the past seven days.
Morning News: Elections In Norway & Canada, China Offers Aid To Afghanistan
We analyse the Norwegian election results and hear about China’s plans to send aid to Afghanistan. Plus: our Canadian election series shines a spotlight on Conservative leader Erin O’Toole.
Morning News: Benefits To Workers, China Sells Oil, Packed Stadiums
A.M Edition for Sept. 10. WSJ’s Chip Cutter discusses efforts by Amazon and other companies to lure workers amid a tight workforce.
Oil prices drop after China says it will release its reserves. And, both football and packed stadiums are back. Marc Stewart hosts.
Morning News: Engaging The Taliban, China’s Pig Farm Virus, Judy Chicago
In some ways America has more leverage now that its forces have left; we ask how diplomatic and aid efforts should proceed in order to protect ordinary Afghans.
A global pandemic has distracted from a troubling panzootic: a virus is still ravaging China’s pig farms, and officials’ fixes are not sustainable. And the first retrospective for activist artist Judy Chicago.
Walking Tour: Chaka Salt Lake In Qinghai, China (4K)
Chaka Salt Lake is a salt lake in Ulan County, Haixi Prefecture, Qinghai, China. The oval-shaped lake is located near the eastern end of Qaidam Basin, 298 kilometres to the west of the provincial capital Xining. The name “Chaka” means “salt lake” in Tibetan.
Video timeline: 0:00 Intro 1:02 Walking In Twilight Snow viewing Platform 15:35 Sightseeing Train Trip 16:50 Walking Around the Salt Sculpture Group 30:38 Special Moments 38:33 Jade Lake 43:57 The cloudy Train sightseeing trip
Tech Views: China’s New Modular Space Station
China says its spacecraft has more advanced technology. While the future of the nearly 23-year-old International Space Station remains uncertain after 2024, China says its newly equipped Tiangong station will be up and running by next year. WSJ unpacks the design and technology of both space stations. Photo: CCTV; NASA
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