

Behind Trump’s decision to pull federal funding for California’s bullet train project
① China has rejected NATO chief Mark Rutte’s warning that Brazil, China and India could be hit by secondary US sanctions if they maintain trade with Russia. Why is Rutte’s remark unhelpful to ending the Ukraine crisis? (00:55)
② China has established partnerships with over 80 countries and regions in intellectual property cooperation over the past five years. We take a look at what China has achieved in IPR protection during its 14th five-year plan. (13:27)
③ We speak to Benjamin Wong, Head of Transport & Logistics and Industrials at InvestHK, on how Hong Kong is positioning itself as a global supply chain hub. (24:59)
④ Israel has launched heavy airstrikes on Syria, claiming to defend Druze minorities. What could happen next? (34:03)
⑤ What has prompted the Trump administration to revoke federal funding for California’s high-speed rail project? Do high-speed railways fit America’s economic conditions? (42:12)