The spreading political crisis in Georgia

① Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has embarked on a four-day trip to China. We explore what’s at stake in his visit and the prospect of China-Nepal cooperation. (00:52) ② In a foreign ministers’ meeting convened in the Chinese city of Chengdu, China and Central Asian countries agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation based on a historic China-Central Asia summit last year. What is China looking for in Central Asia? (14:57) ③ China has strongly condemned the US arranging for Lai Ching-te’s stopover in Hawaii. Why does the separatist Taiwan leader make this visit now? (24:55) ④ China’s manufacturing sector expands in November, reflecting impact of stimulus. (34:59) ⑤ Protesters in Georgia have taken to the streets over the government’s decision to freeze EU accession talks. We explore the core issues leading to these protests, and how the current crisis might influence the country’s political trajectory in the long run. (44:12)