What happens when a global economic power spits the dummy? 

It has been a pertinent question ever since China decided to pull out of a number of upcoming and crucial global meetings. And in the process, enrage many of its neighbours.  

It all began when China released a new map just over a week ago. 

Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher, on what impact this new map will have on Australia, and the sort of havoc that geopolitical tantrums have unleashed in the past.

What happens when a global economic power spits the dummy? 
It has been a pertinent question ever since China decided to pull out of a number of upcoming and crucial global meetings. And in the process, enrage many of its neighbours.  
It all began when China released a new map just over a week ago. 
Today, international and political editor Peter Hartcher, on what impact this new map will have on Australia, and the sort of havoc that geopolitical tantrums have unleashed in the past.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition (formerly Please Explain) brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

The Morning Edition brings you the story behind the story with the best journalists in Australia. Join host Samantha Selinger-Morris from the newsrooms of The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, weekdays from 5am.

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