Jim McGregor

Guests Jim McGregor, Chairman for Greater China at APCO Worldwide, and Kenneth Jarrett, former US Consul General in Shanghai, delve into the complexities of US-China trade negotiations. They discuss the recent tariffs and the impact on businesses like Huawei amidst escalating tensions. McGregor and Jarrett explore China's strategies for economic independence and their efforts to attract US investment despite skepticism. The conversation highlights the diminishing soft power of the US and the need for improved communication and collaboration to bolster future relations.

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.