Shadow War: 7. The Abduction
The struggle for Hong Kong. How the former British colony has become a major source of friction with China – amid claims of abductions.
Could growing tensions lead to conflict? The rise of China is the defining challenge of our times – how far to co-operate, compete or confront? But has the West taken its eye off the ball? Â鶹Éç Security Correspondent Gordon Corera looks at the points of friction in recent history, from espionage to free speech, the battle over technology and claims of political interference. This is a story about the competition to shape the world order. He speaks to politicians, spies, dissidents and those who’ve been caught up in the growing tension between China and the West.
Presenter: Gordon Corera
Series Producer: John Murphy
Producer: Olivia Lace-Evans
Sound Designer: Eloise Whitmore (Naked Productions)
Programme Coordinator: Katie Morrison
Series Editor: Penny Murphy
On radio
Broadcasts
- Tue 21 May 2024 13:45Â鶹Éç Radio 4
- Tue 28 Jan 2025 11:45Â鶹Éç Radio 4
- Wed 29 Jan 2025 00:30Â鶹Éç Radio 4
Podcast
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The History Podcast
History in close-up, through the people who were there.