Clash of the Superpowers: America vs China
From tariffs to TikTok, the inside story of Trump vs Xi and the personalities, policies and pivotal moments that have shaped a world-changing battle for power and influence.
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Episode 1: Beijing
In his first term, Trump upends America’s relationship with Beijing.
Donald Trump comes to office in 2017 and upends America’s relationship with Beijing. He promises to ‘make China pay’, but when he starts a trade war, Xi Jinping fights back.
Episode 2: Taiwan
Taiwan becomes a dangerous flashpoint as the battle for supremacy ramps up.
As the battle for technological supremacy ramps up, a controversial visit to Taiwan brings the two superpowers closer to a dangerous confrontation.
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