A podcast about how the relationship between Australia and China came to the verge of collapse.

Not long ago, Chinese President Xi Jinping was regularly having warm, friendly chats with Australia’s Prime Ministers. Now, he won’t even take our phone calls, trade is being blocked, and Australian politicians are talking about preparations for war.

Season 5 of If You’re Listening is the fascinating story of why a rising superpower decided to make an example out of Australia.

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/china-if-youre-listening/episodes/

Created by ABC journalist Matt Bevan