Sophia Yan

Sophia Yan, senior foreign correspondent reporting from Turkey and northern Iraq, gives field updates on strikes, Kurdish forces and regional tensions. Henry Bodkin, Jerusalem correspondent, explains Israeli military moves, strategy and political calculations. They discuss the South Pars attack, energy fallout, daily strikes in Iraq, Kurdish demands for action, Turkish restraint and the Lebanon front.

Dr Hanan Balkhy, WHO regional director, explains health preparedness and medical logistics. Sophia Yan, senior foreign correspondent, files a dispatch from the Turkish–Iranian border on refugees and regional reactions. Nazenin Ansari, Iranian‑British journalist, gives on‑the‑ground perspective on Iran, opposition movements and succession concerns. They discuss Europe’s growing involvement, refugee flows, medical readiness and regional geopolitical shifts.

Sophia Yan, Senior Foreign Correspondent, dives into the secretive world of arms dealing as she reveals China’s covert supply of drone parts to Russia. The discussion highlights Vladimir Putin's provocative stance on Western peacekeeping troops in Ukraine, labeling them as 'legitimate targets.' Yan elaborates on the ongoing military challenges in Ukraine, including recent counterattacks and the crucial implications of international support. The conversation also touches on rising tensions in the South China Sea, set against the backdrop of Sino-Russian dynamics.

Lottie Tiplady-Bishop, US news editor at The Telegraph, explains domestic political stakes and electoral reactions. Sophia Yan, senior foreign correspondent, offers on-the-ground Middle East analysis and diplomacy insight. They discuss Trump’s 15-point Iran plan, recent paratrooper deployments, Turkey’s mediation potential, regional attacks and how Americans are reacting. Short, sharp and topical.

Sophia Yan, a former China correspondent now based in Istanbul, shares her insights on China's largest military parade to date. The event showcased advanced weaponry and featured Xi Jinping flanked by Putin and Kim Jong-Un, signaling a shift towards an authoritarian alliance. The discussion dives into how these displays serve as a distraction from domestic issues like youth unemployment, and what this means for the global geopolitical landscape. Yan also analyzes the implications of China's growing military ambitions and its strategic messaging to the West.

Dr. Jade McGlynn, War Studies researcher at King’s College, briefs on resistance activity and civilian conditions. Sophia Yan, senior foreign correspondent, reports on China’s role in powering Russia’s missiles and regional geopolitics. They discuss the contested ‘energy ceasefire,’ frontline strikes causing civilian harm, logistics behind missile production, and theatre adapting wartime folklore into modern themes.

Dr Burcu Ozcelik, RUSI Middle East security expert, explains Kurdish politics and recent territorial losses. Sophia Yan, The Telegraph correspondent, shares on‑the‑ground reporting from Syria. They discuss the rapid rollback of Kurdish-held areas, the fate of ISIS detainees and prison camps, shifting US involvement, and regional players reshaping northern Syria.

As Hong Kong is engulfed by the biggest pro-democracy protests in its modern history, hopes rise that people power will win the day and safeguard the city’s unique way of life. But Beijing has other plans.Get 30 days' free access to The Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/silenced |Read more from Sophia Yan: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/s/sk-so/sophia-yan/ |Read more from Nicola Smith: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/n/nf-nj/nicola-smith/ |Read more of The Telegraph's coverage of Hong Kong: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/hong-kong/ |See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophia Yan, a senior foreign correspondent for The Telegraph with deep insights into China's political landscape, joins Kelly Ann Shaw, a former senior trade advisor to President Trump. They discuss the ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions and the evolution of Trump's trade war. Yan provides on-the-ground perspectives from her time in Beijing, while Shaw explains the strategic decisions made during Trump's presidency. They address whether Xi Jinping is open to negotiations amidst escalating economic stakes and the broader implications for global trade.

Protests have broken out in China over the zero-Covid policy, over lockdowns, and even over the rule of newly appointed third-term leader Xi Jinping. The government has begun a crackdown, there have been arrests, there have been intimidating interrogations, there have been street closures, and there has been a lot of internet content removed. To go over it all and see what we can make of it, Lawfare editor-in-chief Benjamin Wittes sat down with Sophia Yan, who just left China where she has been The Telegraph’s correspondent for a number of years. They talked about whether these protests might have legs, about what capacity the government has to shut them down, and about whether this could be the beginning of something.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.