

The impact of Donald Trump’s re-election on US relations with China and East Asia
Nov 14, 2024
Jim McGregor, a Greater China expert and former Dow Jones head, joins Rupert Wingfield-Hayes, BBC's Asia correspondent in Taiwan, and Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute, to discuss the potential impact of Donald Trump's re-election on US-China relations. They explore the risks of new trade tariffs and how Trump's unpredictability might empower China in the South China Sea and towards Taiwan. The conversation also highlights Taiwan's defense spending amid external pressures and the intricate dynamics influencing North Korea's relationship with China.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Trump's Second Term: Impacts on U.S.-China Relations
02:25 • 10min
Taiwan's Defense Spending Amidst External Pressures
12:47 • 2min
US-China Relations Under a Potential Trump Administration: A Transactional Approach
14:48 • 2min
Trump's Re-election and U.S.-China Relations
16:53 • 10min
Navigating Power Dynamics: North Korea, China, and Russia
26:39 • 8min