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CNA Correspondent - China’s WWII victory parade: A show of strength and strategy

CNA Correspondent

Eighty years after the end of World War II, China commemorated the day with a grand military parade, right after hosting a high-profile regional gathering, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit. With leaders from Russia, North Korea and two dozen other nations in attendance, the parade showcased China’s growing military prowess. Genevieve Woo speaks to China correspondents Olivia Siong and Tan Si Hui to decode what’s behind the pomp and pageantry of the mega-event.

Teresa Tang

Teresa Tang

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CNA Correspondent - New leader, old problems: What’s next for Japan under Sanae Takaichi?

Sanae Takaichi takes office as Japan's first female prime minister, but she faces immediate headwinds. Stepping up amid a sluggish economy and rising prices, she confronts a restless public tired of inflation and the high costs of living. Genevieve Woo speaks with CNA's Michiyo Ishida to unpack what her win means for Japan’s future as she navigates tense foreign relations and domestic pressures. 

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CNA Correspondent - Can Thailand become Asia’s next big stage for global events?

From F1 to the Tomorrowland music festival, Thailand is looking to make its mark as the destination for marquee events in Asia. But challenges stand in the way. CNA correspondent Saksith Saiyasombut joins Teresa Tang to discuss the hurdles and payoffs of playing host.

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CNA Correspondent - Dynasties and destinies: Women and the future of politics in Asia

Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Sara Duterte. It is daughters - not sons - who appear to be carrying on their fathers' political legacies. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk, Afifah Ariffin and Saksith Saiyasombut to find out why. Credits:  Instagram/@n_izzah  Office of the Vice President of the Philippines

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CNA Correspondent - 80 years on, does the world still need the United Nations?

Impotent and irrelevant: That’s what US President Donald Trump calls the United Nations, accusing it of failing to live up to its mandate. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA senior editor Liling Tan and Toni Waterman about the debate surrounding the significance of the international body.  

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CNA Correspondent - The tussle for power in Indonesia between President Prabowo and regional leaders

Along with President Prabowo Subianto, power is scattered among 961 regional leaders throughout the vast Indonesian archipelago. In a bid to maintain their popularity, some of these leaders have introduced unconventional programmes, including vasectomies for social aid. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Kiki Siregar to discuss the eyebrow-raising schemes. 

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