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24/12/2019 GMT

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Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea meet over trade links and North Korea

Leaders of China, Japan and South Korea meet over trade links and North Korea.

The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea meet in south-western China today with promises to continue dialogue over the nuclear-tipped threat from North Korea, and to boost economic ties. We speak to an expert on the issue.

Also in the programme; the stories of doctors in Idlib as the Syrian government steps up its offensive. And a leading Zambian rapper and critic of the president is let out of jail.

(Photo: China trade; Credit: Getty Images)

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