FT News Briefing
Johnson and Von der Leyen to meet on Brexit, Uber abandons plans for its own self-driving car, China’s overseas lending
Dec 8, 2020
Guy Chazan, FT's Berlin bureau chief, delves into the critical meeting between Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen, emphasizing the stakes for Brexit negotiations. He discusses the shifting focus from technical details to political discussions, which could shape trade agreements significantly. The conversation also covers Uber's strategy shift from developing its own self-driving cars to investing in Aurora, and China's drastic cutbacks on overseas lending amid geopolitical tensions, highlighting the challenges faced in international relations.
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