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Taipei stabbing suspect’s parents apologise; US-China chip war | East Asia Tonight (Dec 24)

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Parents of Chang Wen, the suspect accused of a deadly stabbing rampage in Taiwan, knelt outside a funeral parlour where their son’s autopsy was done. Also on East Asia Tonight: The US accuses China of unfair trade practices in the chip sector, but delays tariff action. Meanwhile, China backs Venezuela at the UN and accuses the US of using anti-drug operations as pretext for military action. Also, South Korea pushes through a controversial anti-fake news bill that critics say curb free speech.

00:00 Headlines
01:19 South Korea passes controversial anti-fake news bill
04:23 Taipei knife attack suspect had no income, relied on financial support from mum
09:07 China expresses support for Venezuela at UN
21:19 India hopes to capitalise on fast-growing market for lab-grown diamonds
28:40 What’s ahead for East Asia in 2026?
37:43 Hong Kong’s maritime worker shortage
45:01 China’s failed reusable rocket and the US space race
52:59 Thousands laugh for 20 minutes at Japanese shrine in year-end ritual

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