1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Bubalo, CEO of Asia Society Australia, to explore the complexities of Australia's ties with Asia. We discuss: Bubalo's Background: His journey to leading Asia Society Australia. Australia and Asia: Assessing the current state of relations and why it's a perpetual topic despite strong economic ties. Trump's Impact: Analyzing the effects of Trump's re-election on Australia, focusing on trade policies, tariffs, and foreign policy adjustments. China's Position: Evaluating China's economic health, its response to U.S. nationalism, and changes in its global strategy and diplomacy post-pandemic. Hong Kong's Role: Is Hong Kong still a unique global financial center or becoming just another Chinese city? India's Strategic Importance: How India fits into a Trump-led global order, the role of the Quad, and its potential as a manufacturing giant. Listen and subscribe at Spotify here:&amp;nbsp;https://lnkd.in/fJq96sk Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts here:&amp;nbsp;https://lnkd.in/fRBYnZf&amp;nbsp; You Tube: https://lnkd.in/g8rFxGf E-mail us at smartercitiespod@gmail.com The Jason de Sousa Show http://smartercities.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/34830515/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/183352775