Beijing welcomes Vladimir Putin a week after rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump. Who really holds the cards? Plus: as we look ahead to the Fifa World Cup, Andrew Mueller assesses what could go wrong.

Beijing welcomes Vladimir Putin a week after rolling out the red carpet for Donald Trump. Who really holds the cards? Plus: as we look ahead to the Fifa World Cup, Andrew Mueller assesses what could go wrong.

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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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Why China is engaging rival powers as it hosts Putin

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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;.

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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;

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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;

Why China is engaging rival powers as it hosts Putin

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