About this episode
Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson discuss Mark Carney's new challenges regarding China and the implications of a Liberal MP's comments.
In the latest episode of The Line Podcast, recorded on March 26th, 2026, Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson open with what they’re calling Mark Carney’s new China problem. They both understand why the government is trying to maintain a workable relationship with China, but they’re struck by how one Liberal MP, Michael Ma, ended up sounding very much like someone echoing Beijing’s preferred talking points. They’re careful not to accuse Ma of anything beyond saying something China would have been happy...
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Hosts: Matt Gurney, Jen Gerson
Topics covered
- China relations
- political commentary
- Liberal Party
- government policy
- international relations
Keywords
- Mark Carney
- China
- Michael Ma
- Liberal MP
- political commentary
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Places: China
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