Jeremy Page, Asia diplomatic editor at The Economist, provides insights into Emmanuel Macron’s delicate diplomatic dance during his China visit. He discusses the impact of economic motivations and European views on China amid rising tensions from the Ukraine conflict. Andrew Knox, the Korea correspondent, tackles North Korea's severe food crisis, highlighting rare public protests and environmental challenges. The conversation also touches on potential agricultural reforms, while maintaining skepticism about the regime's willingness to change.
On his visit to Beijing Emmanuel Macron, France’s president, has much to balance: his peacemaking ways, a more hawkish travel partner and the commercial interests of his delegation of business leaders. What will result? We ask what is being done to avoid a looming famine in North Korea. And why baseball is getting speedier and more action-packed this season.
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