Trouble in Shangri-La: Sino-American tensions escalate
Trouble in Shangri-La: Sino-American tensions escalate  
Podcast: The Intelligence from The Economist
Published On: Mon Jun 05 2023
Description: At a meeting of defence ministers from the Asia-Pacific region, heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington were all too apparent. A naval spat in the Taiwan Strait looms large over relations. What will it take for both sides to talk? In Brazil, Lula faces an uphill battle to undo his predecessor’s policies. And are British boarding schools worth it?For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, try a free 30-day digital subscription by going to www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer