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b'Allan and Darren commence this episode by discussing the enormous protests in Hong Kong against a proposed extradition law. How has Australia viewed Hong Kong\\u2019s trajectory prior to and following its handover to the PRC in 1997, and up to the present? Is it surprising that the Hong Kong government backed down, and what do these events tell us about Hong Kong\\u2019s future? Do other governments, including Australia\\u2019s, have any capacity to shape what will happen?\\nThe Shangri-La dialogue is next on the agenda. Allan begins by explaining what it is and why it is relevant to watchers of Australian foreign policy. Then, the major theme of this year\\u2019s dialogue--growing anxiety at US-China competition--is covered through the lens of the opening address by the host, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong. To what extent do Lee\\u2019s remarks accurately diagnose the problem, and reflect the mood of the region?\\nFinally, as tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, Darren asks Allan for an Australian perspective, and they both wonder whether the mercurial Trump needs a traditional \\u201coff-ramp\\u201d to get the United States out of this crisis.\\xa0\\nAs always, we invite our listeners to email us at this address: australia.world.pod@gmail.com We welcome feedback, requests and suggestions. You can also contact Darren on twitter @limdarrenj\\nOur thanks go to AIIA intern Charlie Henshall for his help with audio editing, and Rory Stenning for composing our theme music.\\nRelevant links\\nTyler Cowen. \\u201cWhat Hong Kong\\u2019s Freedom Means to the World\\u201d, Bloomberg: https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2019-06-12/hong-kong-protests-show-the-limits-of-economic-freedom\\nMarise Payne, \\u201cStatement on protests in Hong Kong\\u201d: https://foreignminister.gov.au/releases/Pages/2019/mp_mr_190612a.aspx\\nMilia Hau, \\u201cBritain failed Hong Kong\\u201d, Foreign Policy: https://foreignpolicy.com/2019/06/12/britain-failed-hong-kong/\\nLee Hsien Loong\\u2019s opening address to the 2019 Shangri-La Dialogue: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/lee-hsien-loong-speech-2019-shangri-la-dialogue-11585954 \\xa0\\nFlorence Parly, \\u201cSpeech at the Shangri-La Dialogue\\u201d: https://in.ambafrance.org/French-Defence-Minister-Florence-Parly-s-speech-at-the-Shangri-La-Dialogue'