Ms Tan on what really matters to China

Mr Bilahari on the concept of democracy

How Chinese citizens feel about US relations

Delusions about US-China relations

Why war is not probable

Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.

In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts ST's China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei and former top Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan. 

Highlights (click/tap above):

03:18 Ms Tan on what really matters to China when it comes to hosting a successful Games despite a US diplomatic boycott

07:00 Mr Bilahari on the concept of democracy, as viewed through Western and Chinese lenses

10:50 Ms Tan on how ordinary Chinese citizens feel about their country's relationship with the United States

12:25 Mr Bilahari on why there have been delusions on both sides when it comes to the US-China relationship

17:45 Why war is not probable

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Fa'izah Sani

Edited by: Hadyu Rahim 

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week's global talking points with expert guests.
In this episode,&nbsp;Nirmal Ghosh hosts ST's China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei and former&nbsp;top&nbsp;Singapore&nbsp;diplomat Bilahari Kausikan.&nbsp;
Highlights (click/tap above):
03:18 Ms Tan on what really matters to China when it comes to hosting a successful Games despite a US diplomatic boycott
07:00 Mr Bilahari on the concept of democracy, as viewed through Western and Chinese lenses
10:50 Ms Tan on how ordinary Chinese citizens feel about their country's relationship with the United States
12:25 Mr Bilahari on why there have been delusions on both sides when it comes to the US-China relationship
17:45&nbsp;Why war is not probable
Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (<a href="mailto:nirmal@sph.com.sg">nirmal@sph.com.sg</a>), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim &amp; Fa'izah Sani
Edited by: Hadyu Rahim&nbsp;
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Synopsis: Every week, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis, The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

Synopsis: Every week, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis, The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust.

Asian Insider

Synopsis: Every week, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.

Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis, The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust

Synopsis: Every week, get our distinct take on global issues with an Asian perspective, with ST’s correspondents in the Asia-Pacific, the US and Europe.
Produced by podcast editor Ernest Luis, The Straits Times, SPH Media Trust

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