Paul Keating, former Prime Minister, advocates for Australia's self-defense and challenges the AUKUS deal, calling for a shift away from U.S. reliance. Nancy Pelosi, veteran U.S. politician, rebuts Keating's dismissal of Taiwan, labeling his comments as naive. Richard McGregor from the Lowy Institute analyzes the implications of distancing from American support on national security. The discussion also touches on the complexities of the AUKUS submarine deal and the need for public awareness on defense spending amidst rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific.

Richard McGregor, a Senior Fellow for East Asia at the Lowy Institute, shares insights on the trilateral summit between China, Japan, and South Korea, focusing on their need for stable supply chains and collaboration. Linda Lew, a China Cars Reporter, discusses Xi Jinping's vision for electric vehicles and China's rise in this sector amid global challenges. David Chao, a Global Market Strategist, highlights market outlooks shaped by geopolitical dynamics and the implications of Taiwan's semiconductor influence.

Xi Jinping will not rule China forever. What have CCP leadership transitions looked like in the past, and what can we expect when Xi exits stage left? To discuss we have today Richard McGregor, an Aussie journalist with decades of experience in East Asia and author of three absolutely mandatory China books The Party, Asia’s Reckoning, and Xi: The Backlash, and Peter Vanderslice, a recent college grad who just wrote a fantastic thesis on CCP leadership transitions. I'm hiring a new editor for ChinaTalk! Please apply at: https://forms.gle/NNmY2vpm1fXibGYP7  Please consider supporting ChinaTalk at https://glow.fm/chinatalk/ so I can pay said editor! Richard's report on Xi transition: https://www.csis.org/analysis/after-xi-future-scenarios-leadership-succession-post-xi-jinping-era Peter's favorite Liu Shoaqi speeches: https://file.io/ODncJdbhCC7d Outtro Songs: Whitesnake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyF8RHM1OCg Moody Blues: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2L3UzM_FfE Rosemary Clooney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGeMWB41maM  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