Uploaded March 2015 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
NOTES: NOTES: asianewsweekly.net/2015/03/20/bolder-china-asian-bank-rate-cuts-and-global-cyber-security
March 20, 2015
Are we seeing a bolder China in 2015? (0:40)
China continually uses the nine dash line to justify its claim on the region. Recently it announced plans to increase military spending and construct a second aircraft carrier. Scott Harold, Political Scientist and Deputy Director for the Center for Asia-Pacific Policy at the RAND Corporation joins the podcast to discuss China’s bold moves in 2015.
What do Asian Central Bank rate cuts mean? (7:42)
Last week, South Korea’s central bank cut interest rates… and it wasn’t alone. Others in the region did so including Thailand, China, and India.Curtis S Chin, inaugural Asia Fellow with the Milken Institute explains.
The State of Global Cyber Security (16:42)
Not too long ago, cyber thieves were able to steal $1 billion. North Korea has hacked several systems in South Korea and allegedly Sony Pictures. Now hackers have penetrated nuclear plants in South Korea and have put their plans online for all the world to see. Why are we seeing these kinds of attacks and what’s being done to stop them? Lillian Ablon, researcher at the RAND Corporation, discusses.
Regional Updates (26:01)
The UN High Commissioner for human rights said there were flagrant irregularities with the trial of former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed. Why might that be? Plus lawyers in Thailand allege of police torture. Fighting continues in the Kokang region of Burma, Abe says reform is needed on the UN Security Council, and and update from Vanuatu.
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NOTES: NOTES: asianewsweekly.net/2015/03/20/bolder-china-asian-bank-rate-cuts-and-global-cyber-security
March 20, 2015
Are we seeing a bolder China in 2015? (0:40)
China continually uses the nine dash line to justify its claim on the region. Recently it announced plans to increase military spending and construct a second aircraft carrier. Scott Harold, Political Scientist and Deputy Director for the Center for Asia-Pacific Policy at the RAND Corporation joins the podcast to discuss China’s bold moves in 2015.
What do Asian Central Bank rate cuts mean? (7:42)
Last week, South Korea’s central bank cut interest rates… and it wasn’t alone. Others in the region did so including Thailand, China, and India.Curtis S Chin, inaugural Asia Fellow with the Milken Institute explains.
The State of Global Cyber Security (16:42)
Not too long ago, cyber thieves were able to steal $1 billion. North Korea has hacked several systems in South Korea and allegedly Sony Pictures. Now hackers have penetrated nuclear plants in South Korea and have put their plans online for all the world to see. Why are we seeing these kinds of attacks and what’s being done to stop them? Lillian Ablon, researcher at the RAND Corporation, discusses.
Regional Updates (26:01)
The UN High Commissioner for human rights said there were flagrant irregularities with the trial of former Maldives president Mohamed Nasheed. Why might that be? Plus lawyers in Thailand allege of police torture. Fighting continues in the Kokang region of Burma, Abe says reform is needed on the UN Security Council, and and update from Vanuatu.
Keep up with news from the region by following Asia News Weekly on Facebook or Twitter. You can also send an email to the show with your comments, questions, and feedback. Just drop a line to podcast@asianewsweekly.net.
Subscribe to this and other podcasts at AsiaNewsWeekly.net. Subscribing is free and when you do, the next episode is delivered automatically to you.
Connect with me on social media and the internet!
Twitter: twitter.com/SteveMillerANW
Facebook: facebook.com/asianewsweekly
Podcast: asianewsweekly.net
