Claire McHugh
Writer for The Economist, discussing the link between environmental changes and the rise of zoonotic diseases.
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May 4, 2021 • 22min
Strait shooting? The growing peril to Taiwan
Join David Rennie, the Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, and Claire McHugh, a writer for the same publication, as they delve into Taiwan's escalating tensions with China. They discuss the unraveling of 'strategic ambiguity' and the implications for global politics. Rennie emphasizes Taiwan's semiconductor industry amid China's military posturing. McHugh shifts focus to the rise of zoonotic diseases, linking environmental changes to health risks and highlighting the pressing need for sustainable practices. A quirky look at canine communication rounds out the conversation.
May 4, 2021 • 22min
Strait shooting? The growing peril to Taiwan
David Rennie, Beijing bureau chief for The Economist, delves into the deteriorating strategic ambiguity between China and Taiwan, raising alarms about potential military aggression. Claire McHugh, a writer for The Economist, connects environmental degradation to the escalating risk of zoonotic diseases, highlighting the dangers of wildlife markets. Together, they explore Taiwan's skepticism towards China's unification promises, emphasizing the geopolitical stakes and the impact of human practices on health crises.
