FT News Briefing Thursday, December 5
Dec 5, 2019
Former World Bank president Robert Zoellick criticizes Donald Trump’s China policy, igniting discussions on US-China relations. Boris Johnson reassures allies about avoiding Huawei in the UK's 5G networks due to security worries. The New York Mets are potentially being sold to hedge fund manager Steven Cohen, raising eyebrows amidst past ownership issues. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is urging OPEC to implement deeper oil production cuts to tackle global economic challenges.
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Zoellick on Trump's China Policy
- Robert Zoellick warns that Trump's confrontational China policy is ineffective.
- He believes it could push China towards a system clashing with U.S. interests.
Johnson on Huawei
- Boris Johnson reconsiders Huawei's role in the U.K.'s 5G network.
- He acknowledges U.S. security concerns and the need to cooperate with allies.
NATO Summit Incident
- World leaders were caught on camera seemingly mocking Trump at a NATO summit.
- Trudeau commented on Trump's team's reaction to a press conference.