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Feb 2024
10m 9s

McKinsey’s China problem

Financial Times
About this episode

Uber chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi has received about $136mn in stock options after hitting a performance target, and Adani is working to push India’s military capabilities. Plus, the FT’s Stephen Foley explains why McKinsey is drawing ire from US lawmakers. 


Mentioned in this podcast:

US Supreme Court will hear Trump presidential immunity appeal

McKinsey-led think-tank advised China on policy that fed US tensions

McKinsey website touted its advice to Chinese government ministries

Adani answers Modi's call to arms


Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com


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