Unexpected Guest at the Democracy Summit
I discuss Biden’s invitation to Taiwan to join his “Democracy Summit” in December, plus how the Honduras election is now a Beijing/Taipei issue with Monocle Radio.
More International Space for Taiwan – What Could That Mean?
I discuss the US hope for “more international space” for Taiwan with Monocle Radio.
China, the Taliban, and $£¥
What does China want and need from Afghanistan? How can Chinese aid help during the dreadful humanitarian crisis? I discuss with Monocle radio.
Hong Kong, Security Law, Sanctions, Compliance and IPOs
I chatted with Monocle radio about the current state of affairs in Hong Kong
Webinar on Hong Kong
I’m honored to participate in a webinar on Hong Kong. Here are the details from the sponsor countryrisk.io It is a pleasure to host a very timely webinar on the current developments in Hong Kong and its implications for AML country risk and economic sanction risks. We have two distinguished speakers: Nicholas Turner and David Schlesinger. When: 15..
Soft Power – Stirring Symbols in Times of Virus
I shared some thoughts with the News Decoder website. The original article is here . Here is the text: By David Schlesinger At the beginning of March, as the coronavirus crisis began to ravage Italy, Rome’s ambassador to the European Union wrote pointedly on the Politico news site that only a far-away friend, well outside..
Backlash – China in 2020
ChinaFile asked me and some other China people for our predictions about the coming year. This was mine: “Backlash” is the word for China in 2020. Engagement, progress, friendship, admiration, prosperity—the arc of change for China has moved, with the horrific exception of Tiananmen and its aftermath, in a steady, consistent, and predictable direction. Until..
Christmas Truce – US China Trade Deal Thoughts
What does the announced “Phase One” trade deal between China and the US really mean? Monocle radio spoke with former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and me.
China, Xinjiang and Foreign Pressure
Who’s standing up for the Uyghurs?: The treatment of the Uyghur people in China’s far west Xinjiang region has been condemned by journalists but overseas governments have largely remained silent. Has China become too powerful to criticise or does the international community simply not care? Andrew Mueller from Monocle Radio’s Foreign Desk program is joined..
Hong Kong Chaos – Burning the City to Save the City?
Hong Kong’s chaos continues as its leader uses an old British colonial law to repress civil liberties and try to unmask its rioters/protesters – I discuss with Monocle radio