RCEP Edges Closer to an Agreement

The transcript discusses the shifting dynamics of global trade, focusing on China's strategic economic positioning and the impact of US withdrawal from the TPP. It highlights China's potential to lead a new trading bloc, RCEP, and the influence of US-China trade tensions on global trade policies. The discussion also covers the motivations behind regional trade agreements and the urgency to finalize deals amid rising protectionism.

What is the significance of China's soft power in the context of trade?

How has the US withdrawal from the TPP affected China's trade strategy?

In what ways could a new trading block benefit China economically?

What role does protectionism play in the current global trade environment?

What are the implications of President Trump's trade policies on international relations?