Within the space of a week Chinese president Xi Jinping has welcomed both Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to Beijing. Our correspondent explains the significance of these consecutive meetings. How the Premier League got its kick – and became one of Britain’s most successful businesses. And, some relax on holiday, others relish adrenaline-fuelled activities.

Guests and host:

• Jeremy Page, chief China correspondent
• Sonny Loughran, Britain writer
• Caitlin Talbot, culture correspondent
• Rosie Blau, co-host of “The intelligence”
• Jason Palmer, co-host of “The intelligence”

Topics covered: 

• Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump
• Premier League, football, soccer
• Adrenaline holidays, darecations

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