US-China Trade Tensions and China’s Pacific Diplomacy

In today's episode, we delve into the escalating trade tensions between the US and China, with a crucial phone call between President Trump and President Xi on the horizon. We also explore China's strategic moves in the Pacific, highlighted by its first-ever Pacific Islands foreign ministers' summit aimed at strengthening ties and expanding influence. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these significant global developments.

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