• China-U.S. Summit with Ambassador Max Baucus
    May 12 2026
    China-U.S. relations, perhaps the most consequential bilateral relations in the world, are entering a critical moment. With tensions rising globally, and expectations building ahead of Xi and Trump summit in Beijing, the question is simple but urgent: Are the two sides moving toward stability, or deeper uncertainty? Former US senator and Ambassador to China Max Baucus says that future prosperity depends on how this relationship is managed today. Let’s turn to my conversation with Ambassador Baucus.
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    24 mins
  • What the FT Story on China’s Poverty Didn’t Show You
    May 8 2026
    A recent Financial Times article questioning whether China really ended extreme poverty has sparked a broader debate--one that goes beyond the facts to how they are selected, framed, and interpreted. Is this a case of healthy skepticism—or selective storytelling? Host Ge Anna speaks with Prof. Robert Walker, who was interviewed for the piece and says key parts of his explanation on China’s poverty alleviation efforts were omitted from the report. In his response article, Media Mythmaking: Mistake, Mischief or Malevolence?, he argues the real issue is not criticism itself, but how selective framing shapes perception.
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    56 mins