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South Korea’s political crisis following a short-lived martial law

Dec 4, 2024
51:09

① In a meeting with Nepal's prime minister, Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation between China and Nepal. What could be the future trend of China-Nepal cooperation? (00:54)

② In South Korea, opposition parties are moving to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived martial law. What does the drama tells us about South Korean politics? (14:47)

③ Four Chinese industry associations are urging ‘caution’ in buying US chips in response to the Biden administration’s new chip export restrictions against China. How could China’s unprecedented and coordinated response impact US chip suppliers? (23:32)

④ We explore the latest confrontation between China and the Philippines around Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea, and why Manila has shifted its focus of provocation from Ren’ai Jiao to Huangyan Dao. (32:58)

⑤ Australia is urging greater internet user choice amid Google dominance. We take a look at Australian authorities’ main concerns. (42:38)

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