China & India Bury the Hatchet at SCO Summit | Phrasal Verb News

Episode overviewAt the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin, China and India surprised the world by agreeing to bury the hatchet after years of border tension. Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met face-to-face, signaling a desire to patch things up and focus on trade and stability.The summit also included plans to set up a new Development Bank to reduce dependence on Western institutions, potentially paving the way for projects in technology, green energy, and infrastructure. Leaders also agreed to lay the groundwork for long-term cooperation in security, climate change, and artificial intelligence through 2035.In this episode of Phrasal Verb News, you’ll learn four powerful phrasal verbs and idioms that apply not just to geopolitics, but also to business and everyday professional life.What you will learnpatch up – to fix a damaged relationshipEn español: hacer las pacesset up – to create or establish somethingEn español: establecerpave the way – to prepare conditions or make progress easierEn español: abrir el camino / facilitarlay the groundwork – to prepare the foundation for something biggerEn español: sentar las basesPractice promptsHave you ever had to patch up a professional relationship?What is something new you’d like to set up this year?What innovation do you think will pave the way for the future in your industry?What groundwork do you need to lay now to reach your goals next year?Why listen?This episode connects global news with English learning, showing how leaders use cooperation to build the future — and how you can use the same phrasal verbs in your business and career.Connect✉️ Email me at [email protected] if you’re interested in private or group classes.🎧 Subscribe on Spotify or Apple Podcasts so you don’t miss the next episode of Phrasal Verb News.