With US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet in Beijing, we take a look at what is on and off the table. Plus: we meet Greece’s entrant to the Eurovision Song Contest, Akylas.

With US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping set to meet in Beijing, we take a look at what is on and off the table. Plus: we meet Greece&rsquo;s entrant to the Eurovision Song Contest, Akylas.

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. 

Monocle’s unrivalled coverage of news and current affairs kicks off on weekdays with ‘The Globalist’ at 07.00 GMT/08.00 CET. Anchored from London and Zürich, join our editors for insight and opinion on the big current affairs and business stories of the day and a review of the European front pages. Nominated for Best Daily Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

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Trade, Taiwan and Iran: What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit

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There are no official military or diplomatic links between Kyiv and Taipei but communication is growing, what might they teach the other? Then: Tomos Parry, chef behind Michelin-starred Brat, on bringing his food to the skies. And: we look at our summer newspaper &lsquo;Med, Mountains &amp; More&rsquo;.

What defence lessons can Taiwan learn from Ukraine? 

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Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky announces multiple drone deals as Russia steps up attacks. Then: South Korea plans a new train to the North. Plus: Myanmar&rsquo;s club scene, luxury hotel refurbishments and music from Japan.&nbsp;

Is Ukraine’s ‘drone diplomacy’ enough to keep Europe’s full support? 

EU interior ministers close ranks behind Spain after the Ceuta migrant crisis. Then: Japan’s latest white paper on defense. Plus: we talk art with CSS singer Luisa Matsushita 

EU interior ministers close ranks behind Spain after the Ceuta migrant crisis. Then: Japan&rsquo;s latest white paper on defense. Plus: we talk art with CSS singer Luisa Matsushita&nbsp;

Trade, Taiwan and Iran: What to expect from the Trump-Xi summit

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