North Korea just made China back down. Is Trump taking note?

About this episode

The episode discusses the implications of Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea and its impact on global politics, particularly regarding Donald Trump's awareness of the situation.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea this week has put the world on notice that Kim Jong-Un's nuclear program, and ambitions, are stronger than ever. But has Donald Trump taken note? Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher on how North Korea has gone from global pariah to earning the respect of some of the world’s great capitals.   Background reading The Chinese president has arrived in North Korea. The world is watching Xi Jinping is feted in Pyongyang as Kim Jong-un swivels to Moscow Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Peter Hartcher

Topics covered

• North Korea
• China
• nuclear program
• international relations
• politics
• Trump

Keywords

• North Korea
• Xi Jinping
• Kim Jong-Un
• Donald Trump
• nuclear program
• international relations
• politics

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Organizations: The Age, Sydney Morning Herald

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