Richard Spencer

Richard Spencer, The Times China correspondent based in Beijing, offers concise analysis of Starmer's trip to China. He outlines who’s travelling and the trip’s symbolic and political stakes. He explains Beijing’s view, planned high-level meetings, security concerns around surveillance and influence, and economic levers like EVs and batteries. He weighs risks and what tangible outcomes Britain might seek.

In this engaging discussion, foreign correspondent Richard Spencer shares his insights on the escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran after military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. He analyzes the repercussions of Iran's missile attacks on U.S. bases and the uncertainty surrounding potential regime change. Spencer highlights Iran's intricacies in governance and its relationships with allies like China and Russia, as well as the challenges of diplomatic negotiations amidst ongoing conflict and regional instability.