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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 54 MIN

Why is the Philippine defense secretary pushing confrontation with China?

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①China says allegations by Philippine defense secretary are unfounded. Why is Teodoro so determined to push China and the Philippines toward confrontation? (00:58) ②South Korean president to revive pro-Japanese asset investigation committee after a 16-year hiatus. Can normal relations with neighbors be maintained if Japan still refuses to confront its wartime history? (10:00) ③China briefs media on Jan-July economic performance. What policy support will China roll out to keep the growth momentum going? (23:37) ④DJI scores a key procedural victory in lawsuit against the US Department of Defense. Could this ruling open the door for DJI to fight its way off the Pentagon's blacklist? (34:23) ⑤German companies cut US investment to a three-year low. Even as the EU pledges more investment in the US, why are German businesses reluctant to bet on America - and what are they worried about? (44:58)

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