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CNA Correspondent - S1E33: Is China the new peacemaker?

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China's Xi Jinping met Russia's Vladimir Putin armed with a 12-point peace plan as the war in Ukraine grinds on. Does this visit signal China's growing ambitions on the global stage? Steve Lai speaks with CNA’s Beijing and Shanghai correspondents Olivia Siong and Low Minmin to find out. 

Teresa Tang

Teresa Tang

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CNA Correspondent - S1E28: Why does Singapore engage in orchid diplomacy?

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his wife were the latest dignitaries to have an orchid named after them as Singapore and Vietnam celebrate their 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations. At least 200 varieties of specially curated orchids are named after heads of state, royalty and celebrities in Singapore. Why does gifting a beautiful orchid matter in diplomatic relations? Steve Lai asks Glenda Chong in this episode. 

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CNA Correspondent - S1E27: Why there is no simple solution to gun violence in America

In some US states, you can walk into a gun shop and walk out with a firearm. Many people, including President Biden and victims of mass shootings, have called for change. But change is slow to come by. Ira Spitzer explains to Teresa Tang why there’s an American fascination with firearms, and why gun control discussions trigger such heated debate. 

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CNA Correspondent - Life aboard a warship in the disputed South China Sea

CNA’s Leong Wai Kit gets rare access to the USS Nimitz, one of the largest warships in the world. He tells Steve Lai about its mission and the complex nature of disputes in the South China Sea. Plus, the thrill of take-off and landing on a runway less than 100 meters long.  

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CNA Correspondent - S1E25: Chinese New Year celebrations are back in full gear after the pandemic

After three years of COVID-19 lockdowns, the Year of the Rabbit is being ushered in largely unrestricted in Asia. Our Taiwan correspondent Victoria Jen and Hong Kong correspondent Deborah Wong sit down with Teresa Tang to share what the return of festivities looks like, how businesses are doing, and what their personal wishes are.

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CNA Correspondent - S1E24: Lessons from Malaysia's worst landslide in three decades

In the early hours of Dec 16 last year, a landslide buried 31 campers on a hillside near Malaysia’s Genting Highlands. CNA’s Afifah Ariffin and Pamella Lim tell Steve Lai how the team covered the story and explore the bigger question about the ramifications for Malaysia’s outdoor tourism industry.

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