Showing posts with label #InternationalRelations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #InternationalRelations. Show all posts

Scaring the Monkey - Decoding China's Response to Trump

Recently, international headlines have been dominated by US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs and his challenge to the rules-based international order.

Trump has made bold threats, including seeking control of Greenland, the Panama Canal, and Gaza, while aligning with Russia and withdrawing support from Ukraine. His escalating tariff policies are raising doubts about long-standing alliances and the future of the global trading system, leaving many allies - including the EU - unsure of what comes next.

Meanwhile, China's position in the global economy remains crucial. As the world's second-largest economy, how does China view these recent developments ?

In this episode, we speak with Alexander Davey, Research Analyst at MERICS about:

  • China's perspective on the shifting geopolitical landscape,
  • The potential impact of recent events on China's relationship with the EU,
  • How China's struggling domestic economy may shape its future path
  • and much more!


Date of Recording:  February 28th, 2025.




Chinese president Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are pictured in black and white looking stern and serious with their countries flags in the background. Listen to our latest podcast to hear how China is viewing the recent round of Trump's tariffs and policies as Research Analyst Alexander Davy from MERICS shares his insights. You can listen at www.pwneilo.com or by searching for Perspectives with Neilo wherever you get your podcasts.
Chinese leader, Xi Jinping (L) and US President Donald Trump (R)


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Additional information on the topics discussed in this episode:

  • Kill the Chicken to Scare the Monkey - wiki
  • Chinese Ambassador to Ireland Zhao Xiyuan presents credentials to President Michael D.Higgins - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, PRC (February 12th, 2025) <Chinese Government website>


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Wolf Warrior Visits - Unpacking China's Interest in Ireland

On February 16th and 17th, China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi (王毅) visited Ireland. Mr. Wang is the second senior Chinese official to visit Ireland in just over a year, following a visit by Premier Li Qiang (李强) in January of 2024.

In this episode of Perspectives with Neilo, we dive deep into China's growing interest in Ireland and how this dynamic intersects with broader EU-China relations. We examine how the rise of protectionist policies under US President Donald Trump coupled with China's desire to reshape the international rules-based world order creates challenges for Ireland who find themselves navigating a complex geopolitical terrain.

We examine the ripple effects of these global power dynamics on frontline democracies like Taiwan and Ukraine and analyze whether Ireland could become a new battleground in this struggle for global influence.

Tune in to this episode of Perspectives with Neilo as we take a closer look at the circumstances surrounding the latest Chinese visit to Ireland and what factors could be prompting this uptick of interest in a turbulent geopolitical landscape. 

Date of Recording: February 22nd, 2025.



Picture of Ireland's deputy prime minister (Tanaiste) Simon Harris welcoming Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Dublin on February 17th, 2025. Behind them are (L-R) Irish, EU and Chinese flags.
Irish Deputy Prime Minister (Tanaiste) Simon Harris welcomes Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Ireland on February 17th, 2025



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