EPISODE · Sep 18, 2023 · 8 MIN
Why Has China's Defence Minister Gone Missing?
from The Daily Briefing
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In today’s episode, we run through China’s missing Defence Minister, and why he may be missing. Also, we discuss the controversial US-Iran prisoner swap; more violence surrounding Eritrean celebrations; and Keir Starmer’s Brexit plan.
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