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China’s people-centered approach to internet development

November 4, 2026·53 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

① The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit is being held in China’s Zhejiang Province. Why does China call for a people-centered approach to internet development? (00:54) ② China’s foreign minister has held a phone call with his Philippine counterpart. Can Manila rein in the anti-China rhetoric of certain Philippine politicians and speak with a consistent voice on China policy? (12:32) ③ We explore why foreign companies report strong growth in their China operations. (24:25) ④ Why has Donald Trump decided to end about $4 billion in annual US aid to Israel? (36:26) ⑤ An article of the DPRK’s Korean Central News Agency has warned that Japan is rapidly transforming into a war state. What could be the consequences when Japan’s defense policy aggressively shifts from defensive to offensive? (45:58)

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