Sinocism live on US-China relations with the FT’s Demetri Sevastopulo

The discussion centers on US-China relations under the Trump administration, focusing on trade, Taiwan, and the upcoming visit of the Japanese Prime Minister. Demetri Sevastopulo, US-China correspondent from the Financial Times, shares insights on the key players driving China policy, particularly Scott Bessant and Jameson Greer, and the diminished roles of figures like Marco Rubio and Peter Navarro. The conversation explores the potential for trade deals involving Boeing and soybeans, as well as Chinese investment in the US EV industry. Sevastopulo highlights the lack of US support for Japan amidst Chinese criticism over Taiwan, and the uncertainty surrounding Prime Minister Takaichi's visit to the White House, given Trump's unpredictable approach to foreign policy.