We are in a new era of global superpowers, and while Ireland has always sat comfortably with America, this week the Taoiseach has been enjoying the company of Chinese president Xi Jinping rather than Donald Trump. It’s an interesting place for Micheál Martin to be, caught in the middle of the battle for the new world order. But why did China roll out the red carpet for Ireland? And from our perspective, is it all about money?

Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Alexander Dukalskis and Cónal Thomas

<p>We are&nbsp;in&nbsp;a&nbsp;new&nbsp;era of global superpowers,&nbsp;and while Ireland has&nbsp;always&nbsp;sat comfortably with America, this week the&nbsp;Taoiseach&nbsp;has been enjoying the company&nbsp;of&nbsp;Chinese president Xi Jinping rather than Donald Trump. It’s&nbsp;an interesting place for Micheál Martin to&nbsp;be,&nbsp;caught in the middle of the battle for the new world&nbsp;order.&nbsp;But why did China roll out the red carpet for Ireland? And from our perspective, is it all about&nbsp;money?</p>
<p>Host: Kevin Doyle Guests: Alexander Dukalskis&nbsp;and Cónal&nbsp;Thomas</p>

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