Katrina Manson, a Bloomberg cybersecurity reporter, and Peter Martin, a defense and intelligence reporter, unpack the explosive implications of a recent attack on Hezbollah's communication devices in Lebanon. They discuss how supply chain vulnerabilities can lead to national security threats, emphasizing the urgent need for enhanced protection against foreign tampering. The conversation also covers U.S.-China supply chain interdependence and innovative strategies like 'friend-shoring' to mitigate risks in military and tech sectors.

Peter Martin, a noted figure in listener engagement, joins the hosts to discuss feedback directly from the audience. They explore the complexities of medical cases like revising an ulnar nerve and handling Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, highlighting nuances in surgical techniques. There's a lighthearted transition from NBA trade talks to the intricate world of hand surgery, illustrating the common ground in unexpected places. The conversation emphasizes gratitude for their supportive community while addressing real-world surgical challenges and innovative solutions.

Lyssna på Ann Fernholm och Peter Martin när de diskuterar vikten av en sockerfri dag, nutidens sockerkonsumtion, barnmat och sockerintag samt behovet av att minska sockerintaget för att främja metabolhälsa. Dessutom utforskas effekterna av socker på kroppen, kostens påverkan på metabolisk hälsa och livskvalitet, samt en ödmjukhet kring åldrande och proaktivitet kopplat till matvanor. En intressant diskussion om svenska filmer och skådespelarinsatser, filmkritik, simträning och CBD-produkter ingår också i avsnittet.

Author of China's Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy Peter Martin (@PeterMartin_PCM) and Schwarzman scholar Jason Zhou return to take us from the young diplomats venturing out of China in the eighties to today’s Wolf Warriors and the adoption of more nationalist rhetoric.We also discuss Chinese diplomats’ and Canadian retirement homes Xi Jinping’s father-in-law and his admiration for Thatcher Tiananmen and rebuilding China back from diplomatic isolation Why Chinese right-wingers send the foreign ministry calcium pills Whether Wang Yi can handle Maotai Check out Peter's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Chinas-Civilian-Army-Warrior-Diplomacy/dp/0197513700Outro music: I Am the Wife of Mao Tse-tung from Nixon in China by John Adams, performed by Kathleen Kim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mtMI_huRtYPublic notice: ChinaTalk's editor Callan is currently in London and planning an informal meetup up on February 24th. Details here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/china-nerds-meetup-tickets-261114549647Get bonus content on PatreonSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why has China and its foreign ministry struggled to communicate with the world? In his book, China’s Civilian Army: The Making of Wolf Warrior Diplomacy, Peter Martin (@PeterMartin_PCM) traces the history of China’s post-1949 diplomatic corps, from the impact of Zhou Enlai’s experiences in Paris to reluctant guerrilla-generals-turned-ambassadors trying to get to grips with manning embassies half a world away from Cultural Revolution China.Along with Schwarzman scholar Jason Zhou, we dissect the international diplomacy up to Kissinger’s visit to China.Please consider supporting ChinaTalk at https://patreon.com/chinatalk Get bonus content on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices