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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Peking order: Xi meets Putin after Trump

from The Intelligence from The Economist

Within the space of a week Chinese president Xi Jinping has welcomed both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to Beijing. Our correspondent explains the significance of these consecutive meetings. How the Premier League got its kick – and became one of Britain’s most successful businesses. And, some relax on holiday, others relish adrenaline-fuelled activities.Guests and host:Jeremy Page, chief China correspondentSonny Loughran, Britain writerCaitlin Talbot, culture correspondentRosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence”Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”Topics covered: Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Donald TrumpPremier League, football, soccerAdrenaline holidays, darecationsListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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