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Prince Andrew wasn’t special… linkedin.com/posts/robin-br…

Fondly remembering a previous CX trip to #china when we reported on the revelation that David Cameron was launching an investment fund (which came to nothing) now he was out of office. HM Treasury spinners with Philip Hammond not pleased but you need to spot news in advance.

Want context on #china economy and what Xi wants, and how it’s working out as you prepare for Rachel Reeves HM Treasury debrief on that visit? See here thewirechina.com/2025/01/05/bar…

Public service message here to DC people as the day approaches. There are plenty of leaders in foreign capitals, around global boardrooms and campaign groups looking to plug into a similar service as Donald J. Trump 2.0 arrives. What’s in that stack of Exec Orders for starters?

.The Washington Post on the eve of 2.0

Very worthwhile read on the ‘surprise’ in some quarters over #deepfake reporting, Point 3 still v relevant #china

What’s the pace and volume of military air traffic in and very close to Washington, DC? Much more than London where I am, which also has airports close to downtown. Last week I shot this from my borrowed DC apartment. Wondered if it was Marine One. Common sight in DC.

The week that’s seen a seismic shift in messaging ⁦HM Treasury⁩ ⁦Rachel Reeves⁩ linkedin.com/posts/robin-br…

This is Pinduoduo, the #china group buying e-commerce behemoth which was a godsend for many there during lockdown.

Whatever your view on this does it also chime with some themes of incoming ambo Mandy op ed for Fox News last week which matched some Donald J. Trump issues with those of UK voters? Joined up…

Typo! Apologies. Auto correct. Idris.

I’m not quite sure who has been defamed in tonight’s POLITICO london playbook typo, but…

Read it on public transport, maybe TfL DLR

For ⁦UK Prime Minister⁩ approach to those tricky ⁦President Donald J. Trump⁩ talks later this week see Scotland circa 2014 linkedin.com/posts/robin-br…

Worth a listen #china

#greatleapforward

Motor industry sigh of relief. China not so much.

Calm, compelling, resolute. As ever.

Paging Daniel Finkelstein after this weeks thoughts

Worth reading this thread on #china view of leader calls