How will the US view the CCP after the election? Explore the future of US-China relations. Bangladesh's new political era offers a historic opportunity for reform. Plus, China calls for respect for South Sudan's sovereignty. Thailand's prime minister's removal threatens political instability, but the 'Sino-Thai family' bond will continue.
Sources:
https://www.voachinese.com/a/how-will-the-united-states-view-the-ccp-after-the-election-20240817/7745966.html
https://news.un.org/zh/story/2024/08/1130716
https://www.chinanews.com/gj/shipin/cns-d/2024/08-15/news997337.shtml
https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/simp/world-69270719
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:44) Lin Peirui: How will United States view the CCP after the election?
(00:02:45) Bangladesh's new political era offers a historic opportunity for reform
(00:05:00) China calls on the international community to respect South Sudan's sovereignty and dominance in the political transition
(00:06:40) Thailand's Prime Minister's Removal Threatens Political Instability But the "Sino-Thai family" will almost certainly continue
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US-China Relations After the Election, Bangladesh’s Political Reform Opportunity
How will the US view the CCP after the election? Explore the future of US-China relations. Bangladesh's new political era offers a historic opportunity for reform. Plus, China calls for respect for South Sudan's sovereignty. Thailand's prime minister's removal threatens political instability, but the 'Sino-Thai family' bond will continue.Sources:https://www.voachinese.com/a/how-will-the-united-states-view-the-ccp-after-the-election-20240817/7745966.htmlhttps://news.un.org/zh/story/2024/08/1130716https://www.chinanews.com/gj/shipin/cns-d/2024/08-15/news997337.shtmlhttps://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/simp/world-69270719Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) Lin Peirui: How will United States view the CCP after the election?(00:02:45) Bangladesh's new political era offers a historic opportunity for reform(00:05:00) China calls on the international community to respect South Sudan's sovereignty and dominance in the political transition(00:06:40) Thailand's Prime Minister's Removal Threatens Political Instability But the "Sino-Thai family" will almost certainly continue
- Duration:
- 8m
- Broadcast on:
- 17 Aug 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Good morning, and welcome to Simply Politics from China. It's Saturday, August 17. On today's show, we discuss how the United States will view the CCP after the election and the historic opportunity for reform in Bangladesh's new political era. Plus, China calls on the international community to respect South Sudan's sovereignty and dominance in the political transition. This coverage and more up next. I'm David, and you're listening to Simply Politics from China. We start off with the U.S. presidential election process, which has been anything but predictable, leading to questions about potential changes in Washington's policy towards the Chinese Communist Party. Here to discuss this further is Michael, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. So Michael, how might the U.S. policy towards the Chinese Communist Party change? Well, David, it's important to note that this largely depends on the type of Americans who will be influencing the policy towards the Chinese Communist Party. The U.S. policy towards China has always been a complex issue, influenced by a variety of factors including economic interests, human rights concerns, and geopolitical considerations. Can you elaborate on the types of Americans who might influence this policy? Certainly. The policy could be shaped by a wide range of individuals and groups, from politicians and policy makers in Washington, to business leaders with economic interests in China, to human rights advocates and academics. Each of these groups may have different perspectives and priorities when it comes to U.S.-China relations. And how might these different perspectives influence the policy? Well, for example, business leaders might prioritize economic cooperation and trade relations, while human rights advocates could push for a tougher stance on issues like Hong Kong and Xinjiang. Meanwhile, politicians and policy makers might balance these considerations with broader geopolitical concerns. The resulting policy is likely to be a compromise that reflects these diverse interests. So it's a complex issue with many moving parts. What should we be looking out for in the coming months? It's crucial to keep an eye on the evolving political landscape in the U.S., as well as any shifts in the balance of power among these different groups. Any significant changes could potentially lead to a shift in U.S. policy towards the Chinese Communist Party. Thanks for the report, Michael. Changing our attention to another political development, Bangladesh is entering a new era that presents a historic opportunity for reform. This follows weeks of anti-government protests that led to the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Here to discuss this further is Bella, a correspondent for Simply Politics, from China. So Bella, what led to this political shift in Bangladesh? The shift was triggered by widespread protests that began in mid-June over the reinstatement of a controversial quota system for civil service jobs. The protests, initially peaceful, were met with violence by security forces, leading to serious human rights violations. This resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the formation of a caretaker government led by Nobel Economics laureate, Muhammad Yunus. What does this new political era mean for Bangladesh? This transition provides a historic opportunity to reform and revitalize state institutions, restore fundamental freedoms in civic space, and engage all Bangladeshis in shaping the future. Ensuring accountability for rights violations and justice for victims will be key going forward, alongside a process of national healing. What steps are being taken to ensure accountability for the human rights violations that occurred during the protests? A comprehensive, impartial, and transparent investigation into all alleged human rights violations and abuses is seen as a crucial first step. This includes investigating extrajudicial killings, arbitrary arrests and detention, enforced disappearances, torture and ill treatment, as well as severe restrictions on freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. What has been the situation in Bangladesh following the resignation of the Hasina government? Following the resignation, there were reports of looting, arson attacks and assaults on members of religious minorities, as well as reprisals and killings targeting members of the former ruling party and police. The importance of rapidly restoring law and order and the need for effective measures to prevent further loss of life, violence and reprisals has been stressed. Thank you for your insights, Bella. Staying on the topic of China's international relations, the country's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Dai Bing, recently emphasized the need for the international community to respect South Sudan's sovereignty during its political transition. Here to discuss this further is James, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. So James, what was the main message from Dai Bing's speech? Dai Bing stressed that the international community should avoid pressure, intervention or the imposition of external standards on South Sudan. He noted that South Sudan is currently at a critical period in implementing the revitalized agreement and advancing the political transition and the international community should provide constructive support for its peaceful development. What kind of support is China suggesting for South Sudan? China is advocating for support to help South Sudan better implement the revitalized agreement. Change all parties to engage in political dialogue, strengthen unity and mutual trust and gather more political consensus for holding elections. Dai Bing also highlighted the need to provide more resources such as funds for key institutions like the Election Commission and the Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission. And what is China's role in South Sudan? China is a major troop-contributing country to the United Nations mission in South Sudan or you miss. Dai Bing reaffirmed China's commitment to supporting the work of you miss and contributing to peace and prosperity in South Sudan. Thanks for the report from China, James. Shifting our focus to another political development in Asia, Thai Prime Minister Shretha Thavason was recently removed from office by the country's constitutional court for violating ethical standards and the constitution. Here to discuss this further is Abi, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. So Abi, what led to this decision? The details of the violations that led to Shretha Thavason's removal have not been specified in the report. However, it's clear that the constitutional court found him to have breached ethical standards and the constitution leading to his immediate termination as Prime Minister. Shretha had been in power for less than a year, having taken office on August 22nd last year. What could this mean for the political landscape in Thailand? The removal of a Prime Minister can often lead to political turmoil as it creates a power vacuum and can trigger a scramble for leadership. However, it's too early to predict exactly how this will play out in Thailand. And how might this impact China-Thailand relations? Despite the political changes in Thailand, it's likely that the close relationship between China and Thailand will continue. The two countries have often referred to each other as one family, indicating a strong bond that is likely to endure regardless of political shifts. Thanks for your reporting, Abi. And with that, we wrap up our stories for today. Thanks for listening to Simply Politics from China. We'll see you back here tomorrow. [MUSIC] [BLANK_AUDIO]