Global Power Dynamics and Alliances

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China prefers an isolationist US led by Trump, as it aligns with their goal of a multipolar world order with China as a central power. However, they also benefit from global stability, making Trump's actions in Europe and Asia potentially destabilizing. The Chinese leadership's preferred American election outcome is based on the balance between US isolationism and global stability.

Some within China might prefer another Donald Trump presidency while others might favour Joe Biden. On balance, though: from there, neither option looks great. We look at the steps toward the first drug in four decades to treat the debilitating disease of endometriosis (9:28). And as the word podcasting turns 20 we reflect on a medium close to our hearts (17:51).

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