About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of US-China relations as Donald Trump prepares to visit Beijing amidst censorship and political tensions.
Roll out the red carpet and polish the golden chopsticks - Donald Trump is heading to Beijing. Beneath the glitz, there’s serious tension in this relationship, as China backs Iran, defies US sanctions and even stops its citizens reading books by or about The Donald. Our correspondent Yoni Bashan is here. Read more about this story at theaustralian.com.au and see the video by subscribing to our YouTube channel . As Donald Trump prepares to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, his political writings remain absent from China’s bookshelves Commentary by Paul Kelly: Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have remade the world - can Australia keep up? Minister orders investigation as three workers stood down in Kumanjayi Little Baby case Vacant Ley or valiantly: Libs still headed for defeat in Farrer by-election This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team includes Lia Tsamoglou, Joshua Burton and Jasper Leak, who also composed our music. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Claire Harvey
Guest: Yoni Bashan
Topics covered
- China
- Donald Trump
- US-China relations
- political writings
- censorship
- international tensions
Keywords
- China
- Donald Trump
- Xi Jinping
- censorship
- politics
- international relations
- Iran
- sanctions
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Australian, YouTube, Kumanjayi Little Baby
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