Xi-Li Discord Paralyzes Officials Responsible for Policy

The transcript discusses the current confusion in China's policy implementation, focusing on economic growth and COVID-19 management. It highlights the leadership dynamics between Xi Jinping and Li Keqiang. The US and its allies, including Australia, are making strategic moves to leverage China's domestic weaknesses. The US is shifting its strategy from changing China's behavior to shaping the environment around it by strengthening alliances with Pacific nations and the Quad.

What was the outcome of the trade negotiations under the Trump administration as mentioned in the text?

What role do the Pacific nations play in the US's strategy against China?