Does Donald Trump have an overarching plan? 

Lots of commentators have rejected this idea – Trump just does what he wants, when he wants, as the thought strikes him.

But, says international and political editor, Peter Hartcher, many of his initiatives, or desires, share a common narrative.

Today, Hartcher discuss how the United States, under Donald Trump, is becoming more like China. 

For more:
Day by day, Trump’s America becomes more like Xi’s China, Peter Hartcher, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald

China Heritage, Geremie R. Barmé

Does Donald Trump have an overarching plan?&nbsp;
Lots of commentators have rejected this idea &ndash; Trump just does what he wants, when he wants, as the thought strikes him.
But, says international and political editor, Peter Hartcher, many of his initiatives, or desires, share a common narrative.
Today, Hartcher discuss how the United States, under Donald Trump, is becoming more like China.&nbsp;
For more: <a href="https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/day-by-day-trump-s-america-becomes-more-like-xi-s-china-20250324-p5lm1h.html">Day by day, Trump&rsquo;s America becomes more like Xi&rsquo;s China</a>, Peter Hartcher, The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
<a href="https://chinaheritage.net/academicians-and-archives/geremie-r-barme/">China Heritage</a>, Geremie R. Barm&eacute;

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America is becoming more like China. Is this Trump's end game?

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Melbourne property developers, entrepreneurs and small business owners are promising huge sums to Pauline Hanson’s partybefore November's state election.

They say it’s in return for advocacy on key policy areas.It is advocacy these donors think will be stronger coming from One Nation, rather than the party they once supported – the Coalition.
But the identities of these donors are, so far, shrouded in secrecy.

Senior reporter Sarah Danckert says one reason is because they’re feeling some shame about their promise to One Nation.

In today’s episode, Danckert explains why Hanson is attracting more donations from business circles beyond her most wealthiest backer, mining magnate Gina Rinehart.

Melbourne property developers, entrepreneurs and small business owners are promising huge sums to Pauline Hanson&rsquo;s party before November's state election.
They say it&rsquo;s in return for advocacy on key policy areas. It is advocacy these donors think will be stronger coming from One Nation, rather than the party they once supported &ndash; the Coalition. But the identities of these donors are, so far, shrouded in secrecy.
Senior reporter Sarah Danckert says one reason is because they&rsquo;re feeling some shame about their promise to One Nation.
In today&rsquo;s episode, Danckert explains&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/a-real-leaching-of-donors-one-nation-steals-a-march-on-liberal-party-s-blue-blood-base-20260702-p60c15.html?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">why Hanson is attracting more donations from business circles</a> beyond her most wealthiest backer, mining magnate Gina Rinehart.

One Nation’s newest donors, and why they want to remain secret

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This week, we’re talking about a visit from Narendra Modi to Australia and why Anthony Albanese wants to bask in the Indian prime minister’s limelight, despite questions around Modi’s human rights record.

And in an environment where One Nation and the Coalition want to go hard on migration, Albanese’s friendship with Modi looks like it stands in stark contrast.

But that’s not what piqued everyone’s interest in Canberra this week. We’re still talking about Albanese’s perplexing podcast interview in which he said he’d "shag" popstar Kylie Minogue and joked about melons and the Japanese PM.

And, we cover the new data that shows how bad Australia’s inflation is compared to other nations.
This week’s episode is hosted by Jacqueline Maley and features chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

This week, we&rsquo;re talking about a visit from Narendra Modi to Australia and why Anthony Albanese wants to bask in the Indian prime minister&rsquo;s limelight, despite questions around Modi&rsquo;s human rights record.
And in an environment where One Nation and the Coalition want to go hard on migration, Albanese&rsquo;s friendship with Modi looks like it stands in stark contrast.
But that&rsquo;s not what piqued everyone&rsquo;s interest in Canberra this week. We&rsquo;re still talking about Albanese&rsquo;s perplexing podcast interview in which he said he&rsquo;d "shag" popstar Kylie Minogue and joked about melons and the Japanese PM.
And, we cover the new data that shows how bad Australia&rsquo;s inflation is compared to other nations. This week&rsquo;s episode is hosted by Jacqueline Maley and features chief political correspondent Paul Sakkal.

Albanese basks in Modi limelight. And, his weird podcast interview 

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China launched a rare ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday.
It wasn’t just putting nearby countries, like Australia, on notice.

It was making a statement that has changed the world, says international and political editor Peter Hartcher.

He joins Samantha Selinger-Morris to discuss why this missile launch differs greatly from the one China launched two years ago, and why we have yet to hear a response from US President Donald Trump.

China launched a rare ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific on Monday. It wasn&rsquo;t just putting nearby countries, like Australia, on notice.
It was making a statement that has changed the world, says international and political editor Peter Hartcher.
He joins Samantha Selinger-Morris to discuss why this missile launch differs greatly from the one China launched two years ago, and why we have yet to hear a response from US President Donald Trump.

‘The world has changed’: Peter Hartcher on China’s extraordinary missile test

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America is becoming more like China. Is this Trump's end game?

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