Episode
China, Russia and the Risk of a New Cold War
23:18
Published: Tue Mar 21 2023
Description
As Xi Jinping, China’s leader, meets with President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Moscow this week, Chinese officials have been presenting his trip as a mission of peace. But American and European officials are watching for something else altogether — whether Mr. Xi will add fuel to the full-scale war that Mr. Putin began more than a year ago.Edward Wong explains what Mr. Xi is really up to, and why it’s making people wonder whether a new Cold War is underway.Guest: Edward Wong, a diplomatic correspondent for The New York Times.Background reading: Chinese officials say Xi Jinping’s trip to Moscow is a peace mission. But U.S. and European officials say he aims to bolster Vladimir Putin.Here’s what to know on Xi’s second day of meetings in Russia.For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.
Chapters
The US government has restricted US companies and some companies within partner nations from sending advanced semiconductor technology to China or selling semiconductor manufacturing tools that would help China advance its industry, potentially hobbling China's economic and technological advancement.
00:00 - 05:57 (05:57)
Summary
The US government has restricted US companies and some companies within partner nations from sending advanced semiconductor technology to China or selling semiconductor manufacturing tools that would help China advance its industry, potentially hobbling China's economic and technological advancement. The move follows the US administration's scrutiny of another sector of China's economy, with the possibility of banning TikTok due to national security concerns.
EpisodeChina, Russia and the Risk of a New Cold War
PodcastThe Daily
The US is aiming to help Japan counter China's military power and will have greater access to Philippine military bases.
05:57 - 09:45 (03:47)
Summary
The US is aiming to help Japan counter China's military power and will have greater access to Philippine military bases. The move suggests a growing concern over China's territorial ambitions in the Asia Pacific region.
EpisodeChina, Russia and the Risk of a New Cold War
PodcastThe Daily
China's leader, Xi Jinping, is taking steps to strengthen China's partnerships with powerful countries and build up ties with key regions around the globe in response to the encirclement of China by the U.S. amidst increasing hostilities between countries that could lead to a nuclear arms race.
09:45 - 14:49 (05:04)
Summary
China's leader, Xi Jinping, is taking steps to strengthen China's partnerships with powerful countries and build up ties with key regions around the globe in response to the encirclement of China by the U.S. amidst increasing hostilities between countries that could lead to a nuclear arms race.
EpisodeChina, Russia and the Risk of a New Cold War
PodcastThe Daily
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow to discuss cooperation on various issues, seeing each other as crucial partners in pushing back against the US in trade, technology and military terms.
14:49 - 20:32 (05:42)
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Moscow to discuss cooperation on various issues, seeing each other as crucial partners in pushing back against the US in trade, technology and military terms.
EpisodeChina, Russia and the Risk of a New Cold War
PodcastThe Daily
President Biden issues first veto, rejecting a Republican bill; French President Macron faces criticism over a security bill; First Republic Bank's future remains uncertain after $30 billion bailout.
20:32 - 23:11 (02:38)
Summary
President Biden issues first veto, rejecting a Republican bill; French President Macron faces criticism over a security bill; First Republic Bank's future remains uncertain after $30 billion bailout.