Japan's radioactive water; Bangkok monarchy protests; Philippines' interests in South China Sea

19/10/2020 8 min

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Episode Synopsis

In today’s episode, we examine Japan’s recent decision to release radioactive waste into the ocean that has raised global environmental concerns, discuss increasing protests in Thailand against it lese majeste laws, and explore the South China Sea dispute as Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte okays oil and gas exploration in disputed areas.

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