How has China reacted to Donald Trump's threat to put a 10% tariff on China as early as February 1st? 

Is China warming up to allowing TikTok to be sold as part of a deal with the US? Who is in the running to be the app? 

And Donald Trump and Xi Jinping talked on the phone this week, what did they discuss? 

Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis joins the show. 

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How has China reacted to Donald Trump's threat to put a 10% tariff on China as early as February 1st?&nbsp;
Is China warming up to allowing TikTok to be sold as part of a deal with the US? Who is in the running to be the app?&nbsp;
And Donald Trump and Xi Jinping talked on the phone this week, what did they discuss?&nbsp;
Asia Business Correspondent Peter Lewis joins the show.&nbsp;
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's reaction to Trump's tariffs, the sale of TikTok, and Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's phone call

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The UK Prime Minister was warned of the risk of appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, given his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Documents released by the UK Government include advice warning Sir Keir Starmer the relationship continued after Epstein's conviction.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says this will create extra political pressure for Starmer, especially following the recent local elections. 

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The UK Prime Minister was warned of the risk of appointing Lord Mandelson as US ambassador, given his ties with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Documents released by the UK Government include advice warning Sir Keir Starmer the relationship continued after Epstein's conviction.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says this will create extra political pressure for Starmer, especially following the recent local elections.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK Government releasing files related to Lord Mandelson's appointment

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There's growing concerns about the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

Flurries of missiles are still crossing borders and the BBC reports Israel's launched more strikes on Lebanon.

UAE officials are responding to Iranian missile threats and Qatar has intercepted several drones. 

Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.

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There's growing concerns about the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
Flurries of missiles are still crossing borders and the BBC reports Israel's launched more strikes on Lebanon.
UAE officials are responding to Iranian missile threats and Qatar has intercepted several drones.&nbsp;
Fisher Funds expert Sam Dickie explained further.
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Sam Dickie: Fisher Funds expert on the economic impacts from the Middle East crisis

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Karn Dhaliwal was the New Zealand recipient of the Zanda McDonald Award, and it's a big honour in the rural world.

Dhaliwal built a diverse horticultural and cropping business and is recognised for his entrepreneurial approach to growing, leadership within the vegetable industry.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.

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Karn Dhaliwal was the New Zealand recipient of the Zanda McDonald Award, and it's a big honour in the rural world.
Dhaliwal built a diverse horticultural and cropping business and is recognised for his entrepreneurial approach to growing, leadership within the vegetable industry.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explained further.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on the NZ Zanda McDonald Award winners

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Peter Lewis: Asia Business Correspondent on China's reaction to Trump's tariffs, the sale of TikTok, and Donald Trump and Xi Jinping's phone call

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