Shadow War: Who’s Listening?

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? BBC 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 Sound Designer: Eloise Whitmore (Naked Productions) Programme Coordinator: Katie Morrison Series Editor: Penny Murphy

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Uncover new perspectives on unforgettable stories from our past.The History Podcast is the home of story-driven history series from BBC Radio 4.Each series will take you inside the most pivotal events in history, through the people who were there, to uncover new perspectives on the moments that still define us now.