About this episode

The episode discusses various topics including the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius and the implications of Uzbekistan's PM visit to Beijing.

① Uzbekistan's PM is in Beijing on a two-day visit. What should we expect? (00:44) ② A report says the EU cyber plan barring Chinese suppliers will lead to huge cost for the bloc. Will economic costs outweigh the security gains? (13:44) ③ China’s robotics exports posted strong growth in Q1. What has driven this increase? (25:28) ④ What do we need to know about Hantavirus infections on the cruise ship MV Hondius (35:41) ⑤ Samsung ceases sales of home appliances on the Chinese mainland. Why? (45:40)

Topics covered

• hantavirus
• Uzbekistan PM visit
• EU cyber plan
• China robotics exports
• Samsung sales
• MV Hondius outbreak

Keywords

• hantavirus
• MV Hondius
• Uzbekistan
• EU cyber plan
• China robotics
• Samsung
• Beijing

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Uzbekistan, EU, Samsung

Places: Beijing, Chinese mainland, MV Hondius

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