In this episode of China Decode, Alice Han and James Kynge talk through Trump’s recent escalation in his war of words with Xi, in response to China’s move to ban the export of crucial rare earth minerals. Plus — why N.B.A. basketball is back in China after a six-year absence, and a breakthrough medical procedure that could change organ transplants forever. 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Trump’s war of words with Xi. 15:40 Why the NBA returned to China for the first time in six years. 21:52 Chinese surgeons pull off a world first: a pig-to-human liver transplant. Support this channel by subscribing here 👉 @TheProfGPod #china #chinausrelations #chinanews #chinamarket #chinaeconomy #chinastocks #chinagdp #chinainfluence #chinainnovation #chinatechnology #chinatech #xijinping #trump #trumpnews #bejing #washingtondc #usapolitics #chinapolitics #chinapolicy #financialtimesglobaleconomy #financialtimes