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Published: Dec. 23, 2021, 4 p.m.

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Synopsis: Each month, The Straits Times\' US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh presents an Asian perspective of the week\'s global talking points with expert guests.

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In this episode, Nirmal Ghosh hosts ST\'s China bureau chief Tan Dawn Wei and former top Singapore diplomat Bilahari Kausikan. 

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Highlights (click/tap above):

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03:18 Ms Tan on what really matters to China when it comes to hosting a successful Games despite a US diplomatic boycott

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07:00 Mr Bilahari on the concept of democracy, as viewed through Western and Chinese lenses

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10:50 Ms Tan on how ordinary Chinese citizens feel about their country\'s relationship with the United States

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12:25 Mr Bilahari on why there have been delusions on both sides when it comes to the US-China relationship

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17:45 Why war is not probable

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Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh (nirmal@sph.com.sg), Ernest Luis, Hadyu Rahim & Fa\'izah Sani

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Edited by: Hadyu Rahim 

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