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Âé¶¹ Correspondent - High speed rail dreams and realities in China and Japan

Journeys that once took hours now take only half the time. Bullet trains and high-tech infrastructure have changed the way we think about time and distance. And the evolution continues, as Beijing and Tokyo move forward with their visions of the future. Âé¶¹'s Tan Si Hui and Michiyo Ishida join Teresa Tang in this episode. 

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Âé¶¹ Correspondent - High speed rail dreams and realities in China and Japan

Journeys that once took hours now take only half the time. Bullet trains and high-tech infrastructure have changed the way we think about time and distance. And the evolution continues, as Beijing and Tokyo move forward with their visions of the future. Âé¶¹'s Tan Si Hui and Michiyo Ishida join Teresa Tang in this episode. 

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Âé¶¹ Correspondent - What’s being done to save Busan from extinction?

Busan is South Korea's second-largest city and biggest port. But despite its reputation as a vibrant metropolis, it's facing the threat of extinction. As the population ages and young people leave for better opportunities, city officials are doing all they can to prevent it from turning into a ghost town. Âé¶¹'s Lim Yun Suk sits down with Teresa Tang in this episode.

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Âé¶¹ Correspondent - The Shangri-La Dialogue: Speed dating for defence officials

Tensions, absences and quiet chats at Asia’s premier security summit. The US sent Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but China left its defence minister at home for this year’s summit. Â鶹’s Olivia Siong and Leong Wai Kit tell Arnold Gay whether Dong Jun’s absence affected Beijing’s messaging and why the summit is similar to speed dating, with defence officials meeting and mingling to seal alliances and agreements.

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Âé¶¹ Correspondent - G7 Summit: Trump leaves amid Israel-Iran conflict but his shadow lingers

Host Canada and world leaders put on a brave face after US President Donald Trump left the G7 Summit early to attend to the Israel-Iran conflict. But his premature departure leaves questions on tariffs, Ukraine and NATO unanswered. Nick Harper explains what happens next. 

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Âé¶¹ Correspondent - From mango pits to rocks, how peculiar ‘pets’ bring comfort to the lonely in China

The definition of "pet" has taken on a whole new meaning in China with some youths adopting mango seeds and even jars of yeast for companionship. It’s an unconventional pastime aimed at helping to cope with societal pressures and loneliness. Âé¶¹'s Melody Chan speaks to Teresa Tang about the trend.

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