Clubs seal: China’s view as alliances multiply

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeSep 24, 202123m

Clubs seal: China’s view as alliances multiply

The Intelligence from The Economist

EpisodeSep 24, 202123m

Leaders of “the Quad” are meeting in person for the first time; drama from the AUKUS alliance still simmers. Our Beijing bureau chief discusses how Chinese officials see all these club ties. As Chancellor Angela Merkel’s time in office wanes, we assess Germany’s many challenges she leaves behind. And the sweet, sweet history of baklava, a Middle Eastern treat gone global.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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