William Yang

William Yang, Senior Northeast Asia analyst, discusses the nuanced trade outcomes of the recent US-China summit, including symbolic tariff cuts and the complexities around fentanyl enforcement. Ruth Michelson, a Middle East journalist, dives into Chancellor Merz's visit to Turkey, exploring pivotal defense and migration talks. Karen Krasanovich shares spine-chilling horror movie recommendations for Halloween, while Andrew Muller rounds up the week’s cultural highlights, touching on political oddities and recent events. Simon Brook offers insights into the implications of AI deepfakes in elections and the ongoing UK-China tensions.

This discussion features William Yang, a Senior Northeast Asia Analyst at the International Crisis Group, who analyzes the implications of the US-China trade agreement on Asian supply chains. Inzimam Rashid, Monocle's Gulf correspondent, shares insights from Urban Future Week in Dubai, focusing on urban planning initiatives. Claudine Fry from Control Risks examines major current events like the US shutdown and BBC controversy, providing a comprehensive take on how these stories shape global news narratives.

William Yang, a Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group, delves into Taiwan's intense military drills simulating a potential Chinese invasion. He discusses the psychological impact on Taiwanese citizens living under constant military readiness and the integration of defense exercises into everyday settings. Yang highlights the lessons learned from urban warfare in Ukraine and emphasizes the urgency of bolstering Taiwan's defense capabilities amid rising tensions with China. The episode captures the complexity of public sentiment around military preparedness and national security.