The PLA Purges One Week Later; World Leaders Flock to Beijing; A Trump-Xi Phone Call; Panama Canal Resolution?

The podcast analyzes China's internal politics and its relationships with other countries. It examines the recent purge of top generals in China's People's Liberation Army, exploring potential reasons such as corruption, paranoia, or political challenges to Xi Jinping's power. The discussion highlights the lack of definitive information and the ongoing speculation surrounding these events. The podcast further analyzes UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's recent trip to China, assessing its domestic political implications and the limited leverage the UK appears to have in negotiations. It also touches on China's ambition to make the Renminbi a global reserve currency, and a recent call between Presidents Trump and Xi.