Inside ground zero of Christmas supply chains; US-China vs UN Human Rights Council
About Asia15 Okt 2021

Inside ground zero of Christmas supply chains; US-China vs UN Human Rights Council

As the US, UK and other nations deal with supply chain issues, how are traders at the top of the global supply chain faring in the world’s largest wholesale market? SCMP reporter Luna Sun details what she's seen and heard at China’s massive Yiwu wholesale market as it deals with power outages, soaring container costs and ongoing Covid-19 restrictions, and New York correspondent Mark Magnier reports on the US return to the UN Human Rights Council amid escalating tensions with China.

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‘Anti-woke’ movement recruits teen boys across Asia

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Anwar Ibrahim on navigating Malaysia through China-US tensions

Anwar Ibrahim on navigating Malaysia through China-US tensions

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Why Japan’s Harajuku is enjoying a surprising fashion revival

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Unravelling China and India’s roles in the US fentanyl crisis

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12 Apr 202420min

Will Japan give Oppenheimer a chance?

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26 Mar 202428min

Why India’s Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is so controversial

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20 Mar 202427min

Why Japan’s yakuza crime groups are on the verge of disappearing

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15 Mar 202428min

Inside China: What if Trump wins?

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5 Mar 202437min

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