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Joint pain: a rare rebuke of China’s hackers

Jul 20, 2021

John Prideaux, the United States editor and host of Checks and Balance, dives into pressing global issues. He discusses how Western nations unite in response to China’s hacking activities, particularly after a Microsoft breach. The dialogue then shifts to Africa's burgeoning space programs, showcasing innovation and investment potential. Finally, Prideaux tackles Australia’s mouse plague crisis, revealing farmers' drastic measures to combat the infestation while weighing environmental risks.

20:10

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John Prideaux

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Intro

2min

Navigating Cyber Tensions: Unity Against China

8min

Shifting Perspectives on China and the Rise of Commercial Space Flight

3min

Africa's Space Evolution

7min

Fighting the Mouse Plague: A Risky Poison Solution

3min

The European Union, NATO and the “Five Eyes” intelligence partners have all joined America in accusing China’s government of involvement in hacking campaigns. Now what? Away from the spectacle of billionaires’ race to the heavens, many African countries are establishing space programmes—with serious innovation and investment opportunities on the ground. And why Australia is suffering from a plague of mice.

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