What do Xi Jinping and Donald Trump actually want? How much does Beijing back Putin, and could it ever pressure him over Ukraine? How likely is a conflict over Taiwan, and when could it be? Rory and Alastair are joined by the prior Prime Minister of Australia, Kevin Rudd, to answer all these questions and more. WATCH AD FREE HERE: https://youtu.be/gMSAhWTriVU __________ Search IG.com to find out more and/or Look for IG in your app store. __________ Social Producer: Celine Charles Video Editor: Caroline Kaye Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Exec Producer: Bella Soames General Manager: Tom Whiter Chapters: 00:00:50 - Understanding Xi Jinping's leadership style 00:04:16 - Ideological shifts in Chinese policy 00:07:30 - Historical narratives in Chinese politics 00:08:49 - Political reform and repression 00:13:51 - Anti-corruption and party control 00:15:31 - Territorial ambitions and nationalism 00:20:48 - Perceptions of the United States 00:24:15 - Sustainability of the Chinese economy 00:27:00 - The US-China relationship and stability 00:29:23 - The significance of TSMC and Taiwan 00:33:16 - Potential conflict over Taiwan 00:38:00 - The AI race between the US and China 00:45:11 - The status of the AUKUS agreement 00:50:53 - Future outlook for Australia and Brexit 00:53:15 - Reflecting on the interview