Words broke U.S.-China relations
1 big thing9 Mar 2021

Words broke U.S.-China relations

Today, a story about the power of words: How then-President Trump’s nickname for the coronavirus changed relations with China and the lives of Asian Americans. Plus, the final touches on the stimulus bill. Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian and Alayna Treene. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Alice Wilder, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: The long history of racist attacks against Asian Americans Senate passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief package

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