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Newsday
19/03/2021 05:06 GMT : US and China clash in first talks of Biden era
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The US and Chinese delegations exchanged sharp words at their meeting in Alaska. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newsday
19/03/2021 06:06 GMT : Trade negotiations heat up in Alaska between the US and China
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The superpowers relationship has been strained on and off across history. Show more
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Newsday
19/03/2021 07:06 GMT : Canadian spy trial in China ends without verdict.
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Michael Spavor was arrested two years ago along with fellow Canadian and former diplomat Michael Kovrig. Show more
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HARDtalk
Stephen King: Are you afraid of the dark?
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Stephen King has written more than 60 books and sold close to 400 million copies. He's been writing for half a century – how has our appetite for fear evolved? Show more
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Business Daily
Why your boss is incompetent
18 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
An explainer on why the wrong people get promoted Show more
Witness History
The dirtiest chess match in history
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, the World Chess Championship between the reigning Soviet champion, Anatoly Karpov, and the dissident and defector, Viktor Korchnoi, was overshadowed by dirty tricks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Tech Life
Uber’s u-turn on drivers
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The ride-hailing giant says it will pay UK drivers a minimum wage and other benefits. Will other gig-economy firms be forced to follow suit? Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Cuba's Jorge Corrales and Wolfsburg's Kevin Mbabu
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Cuban footballer Jorge Corrales discusses an historic moment for the national team. And the Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu talks about their impressive season so far. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Why are Asian Americans under attack?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Racist attacks against Asian Americans have gone up during the pandemic, bringing anger and anxiety. Show more
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The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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Science In Action
International science at sea
35 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
As the UK government puts a cap on overseas development spending, international research collaborations feel the pinch. Show more
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The Fifth Floor
Syria: Two women, ten years on
41 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
When civil war breaks out, how do you decide whether to leave or stay? Show more
Witness History
The dirtiest chess match in history
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, the World Chess Championship between the reigning Soviet champion, Anatoly Karpov, and the dissident and defector, Viktor Korchnoi, was overshadowed by dirty tricks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Newshour
19/03/2021 14:06 GMT: Angry start to US-China talks
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
First high-level meeting of new US administration and Beijing opens with sharp rebukes. Show more
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The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
BBC OS
2021/03/19 16:06 GMT: Coronavirus: Your questions to the WHO
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East Asia
Dr Margaret Harris from the WHO talks about the global response to coronavirus Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The dirtiest chess match in history
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, the World Chess Championship between the reigning Soviet champion, Anatoly Karpov, and the dissident and defector, Viktor Korchnoi, was overshadowed by dirty tricks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
BBC sports correspondents tell the story behind today's top sporting news, with interviews and reports from across the world.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen
BBC Sport brings you all the latest stories and results from around the world.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Business Report
First broadcast 19/03/2021 22:32 GMT : Parts of France enter fresh Covid lockdown
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Twenty-one million people in 16 areas of France begin a new month-long Covid lockdown. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
World Football
Cuba's Jorge Corrales and Wolfsburg's Kevin Mbabu
27 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Cuban footballer Jorge Corrales discusses an historic moment for the national team. And the Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu talks about their impressive season so far. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Why are Asian Americans under attack?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Racist attacks against Asian Americans have gone up during the pandemic, bringing anger and anxiety. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Business Matters
US-China talks end
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
US officials say the talks with their Chinese counterparts have been tough and direct Show more
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From Our Own Correspondent
New limitations for Hong Kong
23 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
The on-going clampdown in Hong Kong, 10 years on since conflict began in Syria, Australia’s #MeToo moment and the real van-lifers who inspired Oscar nominated ‘Nomadland’. Show more
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
More or Less
Deciding when to suspend a vaccine
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Weighing up the risk of unproven side effects with stopping Covid-19. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Witness History
The dirtiest chess match in history
9 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
In 1978, the World Chess Championship between the reigning Soviet champion, Anatoly Karpov, and the dissident and defector, Viktor Korchnoi, was overshadowed by dirty tricks. Show more
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
The Real Story
Why are Asian Americans under attack?
53 minutes
on BBC World Service East AsiaAvailable for over a year
Racist attacks against Asian Americans have gone up during the pandemic, bringing anger and anxiety. Show more
