James Griffiths, a correspondent for The Globe focusing on Asia, shares his firsthand experience aboard the HMCS Vancouver. He vividly recounts life at sea, highlighting the blend of comfort and noise. The discussion dives into Canada's increasing naval presence in the Pacific amidst rising tensions with China, and the pressing issues of funding and recruitment facing the military. Griffiths also emphasizes the role of the Navy in global stability and shares fascinating insights into the culinary traditions that shape life on a warship.

The Globe’s Asia Correspondent, James Griffiths, discusses the ongoing Myanmar civil war, focusing on the significant area along the Thai-Myanmar border. He explains how resistance forces gained ground, the involvement of China, and the dire circumstances faced by the country. The podcast sheds light on the impact of the conflict, challenges in border towns like Miawadi, and the shifting power dynamics in the Civil War.

James Griffiths, The Globe's Asia Correspondent, discusses the new national security law in Hong Kong, known as Article 23, its impact on protests and human rights. The law includes offenses related to sedition, treason, and state secrets, raising concerns about freedom of speech. Griffiths explores the broad reach of the law and the risks faced by journalists in Hong Kong.

James Griffiths, The Globe's Asia correspondent, discusses why major economies like Canada, the U.S., and Australia are eager to build ties with Vietnam. They analyze Vietnam's economic growth, strategic relationships with China and the U.S., human rights concerns, and challenges ahead for the country's future development.

Once little more than a pornography filter, China’s ‘Great Firewall’ has evolved into the most sophisticated system of online censorship in the world. As the Chinese internet grows and online businesses thrive, speech is controlled, dissent quashed, and attempts to organise outside the official Communist Party are quickly stamped out. But the effects of the Great Firewall are not confined to China itself. In this week's episode James Griffiths tells Carl Miller about his years of investigation into the Great Firewall and the politicians, tech leaders, dissidents and hackers whose lives revolve around it. To pre-order the new version of James's book book click here: https://amzn.to/3xVi6qK For FREE access to our live recording with Jude Law on Wednesday 18 click here and enter promo code 'PODCAST' at the checkout: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jude-law-how-i-found-my-voice-registration-166901469789Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices