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①Taiwan's defense budget tops NT$1 trillion. More military spending, less for livelihoods - and is Taiwan any safer? (00:53)
②China-Europe Arctic shipping route enters regular weekly operation. What does a faster route mean for global supply chain resilience? (14:50)
③China is rapidly emerging as a major force in global drug innovation. What's behind the rise? (25:00)
④Frustration with Washington grows among US Gulf allies. Can diplomacy still work in the Iran conflict? (34:00)
⑤DRC Ebola outbreak declared the deadliest in the country's history. How serious is the threat? (43:34)
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