On Wednesday’s Backchat, we’re talking about China-US relations, after the meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Joe Biden on Monday. President Biden has promised there… Continue reading China-US Relations

On Monday’s Backchat, we are discussing US-China relations. After Presidents Trump and Xi had a ‘good conversation’ on the phone on Thursday, they plan to… Continue reading Sino-US Relations

On Tuesday’s Backchat, North Korea. The surprise, secret visit of Kim Jong-un to Beijing raises many questions ahead of the planned meeting with President Trump… Continue reading Kim Jong Un’s Visit to China

On Monday’s Backchat, soft power. It’s usually seen as the ability to persuade or influence internationally, an ability to attract and co-opt rather than by… Continue reading Soft Power

On Friday’s Backchat: What should we expect from the summit meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping? Trump has been talking tough on Twitter, warning… Continue reading Trump-Xi Summit

On Backchat, Trump’s foreign policy. The president says the world is in trouble, and the US is going to straighten it out. The EU says… Continue reading Trump’s Foreign Policies