Can the G7 Compete with Belt and Road?
I discuss the new/old/late Western initiative with Monocle Radio.
Chinese Jets, Taiwanese Angst, American Statements
I discuss China, Taiwan, and the United States with Monocle radio
China 2021 GDP Growth – Phew!
I discuss China’s economic growth and future prospects 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
Oh Say Can You See … What?
I contributed some thoughts on flags, symbolism, protests and causes that are in the eye of the beholder to News Decoder . Here is my article: By David Schlesinger What does it mean when protestors halfway around the world sing your national anthem? Or wave your flag? Or burn your flag? Or appropriate a symbol..
Taiwan, China, the U.S. … and the Solomon Islands
I discuss the latest diplomatic and political moves with Monocle radio
Italy, China, the Belt and Road and More!
As President Xi Jinping arrives in Italy, I discuss the “Belt and Road”, the EU, Trump and more with Sinologist Francesco Sisci . The discussion, on Monocle radio, can be heard here: