Inside Story Can China and the US mend their troubled relations?
The United States’ top diplomat flew to Beijing aiming to ease months of tension. Published on 18 Jun 2023. When superpowers fall out, the rest of the world worries about what might happen next. So the visit to China by the top US diplomat is being closely watched. The military and economic giants fail to see eye to eye on many vital issues. There’s rivalry and mistrust on both sides. But there’s also an acknowledgement, however hesitant, that the strategic rivals need one another to further their own interests, both at home and abroad. Will Antony Blinken’s visit signal an improvement – or fuel divisions? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Einar Tangen – China affairs analyst and senior fellow, Taihe Institute Natasha Lindstaedt – Deputy dean and professor, University of Essex Joseph Mahoney – Professor of Politics and International Relations, East China Normal University
Beyond the headlines to the heart of the news of the day. Al Jazeera gets the Inside Story from some of the best minds in the Middle East and beyond.
Primary Title
- Inside Story
Episode Title
- Can China and the US mend their troubled relations?
Date Broadcast
- Monday 19 June 2023
Start Time
- 05 : 30
Finish Time
- 06 : 00
Duration
- 30:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- Beyond the headlines to the heart of the news of the day. Al Jazeera gets the Inside Story from some of the best minds in the Middle East and beyond.
Episode Description
- The United States’ top diplomat flew to Beijing aiming to ease months of tension. Published on 18 Jun 2023. When superpowers fall out, the rest of the world worries about what might happen next. So the visit to China by the top US diplomat is being closely watched. The military and economic giants fail to see eye to eye on many vital issues. There’s rivalry and mistrust on both sides. But there’s also an acknowledgement, however hesitant, that the strategic rivals need one another to further their own interests, both at home and abroad. Will Antony Blinken’s visit signal an improvement – or fuel divisions? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Einar Tangen – China affairs analyst and senior fellow, Taihe Institute Natasha Lindstaedt – Deputy dean and professor, University of Essex Joseph Mahoney – Professor of Politics and International Relations, East China Normal University
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Commentary
- News
Hosts
- Mohammed Jamjoom (Presenter)
Contributors
- Einar Tangen (Guest)
- Natasha Lindstaedt (Guest)
- Joseph Mahoney (Guest)