Japan’s new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba
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① Japan’s parliament has elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country’s new prime minister, and Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Ishiba. We take a look at Ishiba’s perceived emphasis on defense and security policies, as well as how Japan’s relations with China will look like under Ishiba. (00:48) ② China has filed an appeal to the World Trade Organization to rule on Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as well as steel and aluminum products. China will also conduct an anti-discriminatory probe into Canada’s restrictive measures. How could these legal tools help China defend its legitimate rights in trade? (15:35)
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