Chinese President Xi Jinping is set for a rare trip to North Korea from 8 to 9 June. Also on East Asia Tonight, border security and stability are at the key focus of China and Myanmar talks in Beijing. Meanwhile, South Korea’s election commission chief resigns over the shortage of ballot paper in recently held local elections.
00:00 Introduction
01:33 Xi to visit North Korea
07:28 China urges border calm in talks with Myanmar
16:29 CNA explains how Chinese companies are looking beyond Indonesia for nickel supplies
19:05 Nvidia CEO says robotics is South Korea’s next big sector
20:18 CNA explains why aircraft shortages remain a major concern for carriers worldwide
29:43 South Korea’s election commission chief resigns
32:54 Insights on China’s Pinglu Canal as it nears completion
42:47 Japan plans to replace 14 ageing nuclear reactors by 2050s
47:26 Senior care expo in Shanghai
51:52 Pop Mart marks 20th anniversary of Molly character in Beijing
