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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: What China's show of military might means for global power balance
Description: China recently rolled out the red carpet to some of the world’s most controversial leaders – in a massive display of military might. It was all laughs, hugs and hand holding amongst the likes of Russia’s Vladamir Putin, India’s Narendra Modi, North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, and China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing. The carefully choreographed summit was designed to showcase Xi’s vision of a new world order, a challenge to the west – a reset in global rules. But, what does this very public display of affection mean? And does it spell tr...