Ian Williams: UK–China Relations Explained and Further By-election Controversy скачать в хорошем качестве

Ian Williams: UK–China Relations Explained and Further By-election Controversy

In this episode of the Whitehall Sources Podcast, Calum MacDonald and political strategist Jo Tanner are joined by Ian Williams, former foreign correspondent in Beijing and Moscow and author of Vampire State: The Rise and Fall of the Chinese Economy, to unpack what Starmer’s visit really means for UK–China relations, national security, and Britain’s fragile economy. We explore: Whether China actually has anything to offer the UK economically The risks of Chinese investment in critical infrastructure Lessons (and failures) from Huawei and previous UK–China deals How the US — and Donald Trump — may respond Whether China has reached “peak China” economically The realities of surveillance, espionage, and diplomacy in Beijing Calum and Jo also discuss the fallout from Andy Burnham's blocked bid to run for Parliament and Controversy surrounding a social media released by the Labour Party. -- Jo Tanner is a political adviser and strategist who's worked with politicians from all parties. Calum Macdonald is a journalist and broadcaster who has worked across UK politics. Join them for Whitehall Sources as they take you behind the door of Number 10 Downing Street. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/1649210131 Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok: search for Whitehall Sources