Katie Stallard
Senior editor specialising in China and global affairs, providing expertise and analysis on Hong Kong, the Jimmy Lai trial, and wider geopolitical implications.
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Dec 17, 2025 • 27min
Jimmy Lai’s Hong Kong show trial
Katie Stallard, a senior editor specializing in China and global affairs, discusses the critical trial of Jimmy Lai, a pro-democracy media tycoon facing life in prison. They dive into how Lai's case reflects Hong Kong's fraught political landscape and Beijing's tactics to suppress dissent. Stallard highlights Lai's solitary confinement and the weak evidence against him. The conversation also explores the erosion of freedoms in Hong Kong, the symbolic significance of Lai's struggle, and the nuanced response from Western leaders regarding his conviction.
Oct 14, 2025 • 32min
The UK needs a China reset
George Eaton, a political journalist, and Katie Stallard, a China expert in Washington, delve into the recent scandal surrounding a collapsed espionage case involving alleged Chinese spies. They explore claims that the UK government may have quashed the case to appease China, discussing the legal complexities and political fallout. Katie outlines China's global ambitions and the UK's delicate balancing act between economic ties and national security. They debate whether a new Cold War dynamic is emerging and propose strategies for a clearer UK approach to China.
