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Bolt from the blue: Democrats hold the Senate

Nov 14, 2022

Idris Kaloun, Washington bureau chief for The Economist, and Jeremy Page, Asia diplomatic editor, dive into the surprising Democratic victories in the Senate, explaining the implications for Biden's agenda. They discuss Biden's upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping amid U.S.-China tensions, focusing on the need for dialogue. Additionally, they touch on the evolving challenges China faces, including economic strife, while introducing a new podcast, 'Drum Tower,' dedicated to exploring China's global ambitions.

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Jeremy Page

Idris Kaloun

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Intro

2min

Senate Shake-Up and Election Aftermath

10min

Biden and Xi: A Diplomatic Crossroad

9min

Exploring China's Global Ambitions and New Insights

2min

China's View on Universal Values

4min

Exploring Universal Values and Chinese Aspirations

3min

America’s upper legislative chamber remains in Democrats’ hands; they may even expand their majority. We explain what that means for the Biden administration, and why Democrats outperformed expectations. President Biden’s biggest foreign-policy headaches involve China; we ask what to expect from his first in-person meeting with President Xi Jinping. And we introduce our new China-focused podcast, “Drum Tower.” For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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