Japan opens door for lethal weapons exports. Why is it worrisome?

① In a call with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Xi Jinping says normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. What can China and Saudi Arabia do together to de-escalate Middle East tensions? (00:57) ② Japan has announced its biggest defense equipment export rule change in decades. What’s the danger of this move? (13:14) ③ With the development of AI, One-Person Companies (OPC) are seeing explosive growth in China. Can this model become a new growth engine for China? (24:45) ④ Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has won the country’s parliamentary election by a landslide. What could it mean for Bulgaria’s ties with the EU and Russia? (35:47) ⑤ India and South Korea have signed new deals in efforts to push their trade to $50 billion by 2030. What is prompting the two sides to seek closer cooperation? (44:31)

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This episode was published on Apr 21, 2026.

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