What's in this episode: TOP BIT: Travel Warnings, Warships, and Sharp WordsJapan's PM Sanae Takaichi states a Chinese attack on Taiwan poses an "existential threat" to Japan, sparking a diplomatic storm.Beijing responds with harsh rhetoric (a diplomat suggesting Japan's "dirty neck" be "severed") and summons ambassadors.China issues travel warnings for Japan, leading to free rebookings/refunds for flights.Increased military presence: China's Coast Guard patrols near disputed islands; Taiwan r...
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What's in this episode: TOP BIT: Travel Warnings, Warships, and Sharp WordsJapan's PM Sanae Takaichi states a Chinese attack on Taiwan poses an "existential threat" to Japan, sparking a diplomatic storm.Beijing responds with harsh rhetoric (a diplomat suggesting Japan's "dirty neck" be "severed") and summons ambassadors.China issues travel warnings for Japan, leading to free rebookings/refunds for flights.Increased military presence: China's Coast Guard patrols near disputed islands; Taiwan r...
Billion-Dollar Comeback: China & K-pop | asiabits Nov 4 2025
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Billion-Dollar Comeback: China & K-pop | asiabits Nov 4 2025
What's in this episode: Opener: China extends visa-free entry for 45 countries until end of 2026 (including Sweden).Highlights: KOSPI hits new ATH of 4212 points; Nio deliveries jump 93% YoY to 40,397 vehicles in October.Top Bit: K-pop Comeback:Cultural thaw agreed upon at the Xi-Lee summit in Gyeongju.South Korean entertainment stocks (SM, JYP, YG, Hybe) surged on the news.Xi reportedly instructed the Foreign Minister to explore a K-pop concert in Beijing.The ban started in 2016 due to the T...
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What's in this episode: TOP BIT: Travel Warnings, Warships, and Sharp WordsJapan's PM Sanae Takaichi states a Chinese attack on Taiwan poses an "existential threat" to Japan, sparking a diplomatic storm.Beijing responds with harsh rhetoric (a diplomat suggesting Japan's "dirty neck" be "severed") and summons ambassadors.China issues travel warnings for Japan, leading to free rebookings/refunds for flights.Increased military presence: China's Coast Guard patrols near disputed islands; Taiwan r...
