Why is so-called South China Sea arbitration ruling illegal?
About this episode
The episode discusses the illegality of the South China Sea arbitration ruling, recent changes in Ukraine's government, the IMF's growth outlook, and Hainan's ambitious vehicle ban plan.
①China has rejected a joint statement by several countries marking the 10th anniversary of the so-called South China Sea arbitration ruling. Why is the ruling illegal and invalid? (00:59) ②Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelensky announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government. What specific strategic shift is Zelensky signaling? (24:58) ③The IMF has downgraded the global growth outlook, but why has it upgraded China's growth forecast? (34:56) ④Hainan has reaffirmed its plan to ban the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2030 and become the first province in China to do so. How ambitious is the goal? (46:52)
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