About this episode
Edward White discusses recent events including a deadly earthquake in the Philippines and political issues in Hong Kong and Indonesia.
The latest on the rescue and recovery efforts following a deadly earthquake in the Philippine, charges after fatal Hong Kong fires, Indonesia soldiers in court after attack on political activist and China's president Xi Jinping visits North Korea. Edward White is the Financial Times China correspondent.
People in this episode
Guest: Edward White
Topics covered
- earthquake
- rescue efforts
- political activism
- China
- North Korea
- current events
Keywords
- earthquake
- Philippines
- Hong Kong fires
- Indonesia
- Xi Jinping
- North Korea
- rescue efforts
- political activist
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Philippine, Hong Kong, Indonesia, North Korea
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