EU 'More Assertive' on China, Ukraine Test, HS2's Shaky Future

On today's podcast: (1) The EU's top trade negotiator warns China that it will be 'more assertive'. (2) Anger grows as Rishi Sunak considers scrapping part of HS2. (3) A key Republican holdout says he's ready for a short US government shutdown. (4) Hollywood writers and studios agree a tentative deal to end months of strike action. (5) Why Europe's unity on sending weapons to Ukraine may be in for another big test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.