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Trump administration to lift restrictions on Taiwan

10/01/2021 GMT

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US is lifting restrictions on Taiwan; what's the mood on impeachment in America?

Just days before it hands over power, the Trump Administration is lifting restrictions on the US relationship with Taiwan.  The ruling party there is happy.

Also, what's the mood in America ahead of the possible impeachment of Donald Trump?

And a rare animal which researchers believe is the most trafficked mammal in the world.

Joining Julian Worricker to discuss these and other issues are Laleh Khalili, professor of international politics at Queen Mary, University of London, and Marcus Chown, British science writer, journalist and broadcaster.

(Picture: The White House in Washington, DC. Credit: EPA)

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