CNA Correspondent

<p>Mining the deep reporting of CNA's correspondents, Teresa Tang goes behind the scenes with journalists on the frontlines to unpack the biggest Asian and global stories.</p>

Will Donald Trump save TikTok from exiting the US?

One of the world's most popular social media platforms is set to be banned from the US on January 19 unless it's divested from its Chinese owners. But could there be a change in course? Teresa Tang asks Washington Correspondent Benji Hyer and Beijing Correspondent Olivia Siong what happens next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

01-07
24:14

Best of: Journey to the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

The Scarborough Shoal is an increasingly sensitive point of tension between China and the Philippines. CNA's Buena Bernal boarded a boat bound for the contested site. In this episode, Teresa Tang finds out what happened and why more and more Filipino fishermen are reluctant to go near it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-31
24:46

Best of: Rosaries, gelato and EVs - A look at what it’s like travelling with the Pope

Pope Francis made wrapped a historic 11-day trip in September, making stops in four nations in Asia and Oceania for the first time. CNA's Leong Wai Kit covered the Pope’s entire trip and shares with Teresa Tang his firsthand account of what it's like to witness the leader of the Catholic Church at work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-24
24:30

20 years of trauma: Why healing has been hard for survivors of the Indian Ocean quake and tsunami

 Boxing Day, 2004. A powerful quake unleashed towering tsunami waves, killing more than 225,000 people across a dozen countries. CNA's Saifulbahri Ismail tells Teresa Tang about his conversations with survivors in Indonesia and Sri Lanka in this special anniversary episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-18
29:16

Best of: Desperate for a dream - Why some Chinese migrants cross the US border

Last year, 2.5 million migrants entered the United States illegally via its southern border with Mexico. Nearly 40,000 of them were from China. What did Beijing's zero-Covid policy have to do with this? Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Wei Du about her documentary, Walk the Line.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-10
26:42

What happens now after the South Korean president's failed martial law move?

In a span of six hours, South Korea was plunged into a political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA's Lim Yun Suk on whether he will be impeached, if street demonstrations will intensify and if it is safe to travel there.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-04
16:15

Best of: 10 years on - The unsolved mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370

A decade since it disappeared, no one knows what happened to MH370 after it took off just after midnight on March 8, 2014. Families continue to pressure officials to keep searching. In this episode of CNA Correspondent, Teresa Tang speaks to Malaysia correspondent Melissa Goh and China correspondent Olivia Siong about where the case stands today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12-03
24:17

Battling online violence against women after a Malaysian influencer’s death

The digital space can be a very unfriendly place if you're a woman. Harassment and bullying are believed to have driven a Malaysian influencer to take her own life. Why are females disproportionately victims in cyberspace? Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Afifah Ariffin in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-26
15:40

Victims of South Korea's controversial adoption system search for answers - and birth mothers

South Korea used to be the world's largest source of babies for adoption. It's believed 200,000 children are part of the Korean adoptee diaspora, many of whom were sent away illegally and unethically. Those babies are now adults determined to trace their biological roots. Teresa Tang goes on an emotional journey with CNA's Lim Yun Suk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-19
23:32

Trump’s Tariffs: Malaysia braces for trade disruptions

US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to levy tariffs on all imports going into America, a move that could spark a trade war and imperil export-dependent economies  in Asia such as Malaysia. The US was the country's third-largest trading partner in 2023, and Malaysia hosts foreign companies that play important roles in global supply chains. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA’s Malaysia correspondent Melissa Goh to find out how the ASEAN member is preparing for Mr Trump’s ‘America First’ policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-12
19:16

Trump 2.0: What happens next?

Republican leader Donald Trump beat his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in a decisive election victory. How did he convince voters he was the right choice and how will he govern a second time around? Arnold Gay talks to Nick Harper, Sally Patterson and Olivia Siong.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-07
32:40

The Philippines is considering legalising divorce, but some say it’s a bad idea

Religion and societal norms are two reasons why divorce has been illegal in the Philippines for centuries. But those stuck in failed marriages have been fighting to reverse that. Teresa Tang sits down with Nivell Rayda to see how soon the law could change and why some are against it.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
18:23

Will Harris or Trump prevail in a race that’s still too close to call?

Americans head to the polls on Nov 5 to choose between a twice-impeached and once-convicted former president in Donald Trump, or Kamala Harris, a relative unknown accused of flip-flopping, and thrown into the race when Joe Biden stepped down. Arnold Gay speaks to CNA’s US Bureau Chief Simon Marks, and correspondent Sally Patterson, on the key issues defining the election, and why it’s on knife-edge just days away from polling day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-29
24:33

What is going to happen when family pets outnumber children in China?

China's pet population will be nearly twice that of its young children by 2030. The pet economy is worth billions and has spawned trends never seen before. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Shanghai correspondent Tan Yew Guan in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-22
17:35

Does Malaysia have what it takes to stand out as a regional leader in AI?

With a vision, optimism and billions pouring in from major tech firms, Malaysia is fighting to be at the forefront of artificial intelligence. But a shortage of talent stands in the way. CNA's Melissa Goh and Afifah Ariffin speak to Teresa Tang in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-15
17:40

The megaquake that never came: How Japan is preparing for the 'Big One'?

Japan is one of the most earthquake-prone countries in the world and it is preparing for what some are calling the “Big One”. For decades, an early warning system has been in place to give people precious time to seek safety. But critics argue it's actually making things more dangerous. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Michiyo Ishida to find out why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-08
22:44

Marking 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China

On 1 October 1949, the People's Republic of China was born. In the 75 years since, it has undergone an extraordinary transformation from being one of the poorest countries in the world to a global leader. Teresa Tang sits down with CNA's Olivia Siong and Tan Yew Guan to discuss how far the People's Republic of China has come and where it's going.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-01
26:54

Rosaries, gelato and EVs: A look at what it’s like travelling with the Pope

Pope Francis recently wrapped a historic 11-day trip, making stops in four nations in Asia and Oceania for the first time. CNA's Leong Wai Kit covered the Pope’s entire trip and shares with Teresa Tang his firsthand account of what it's like to witness the leader of the Catholic Church at work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-25
24:08

Fight not flight: Kiribati opts to fortify its defences against rising seas rather than flee to Fiji

Kiribati is a picturesque, Pacific Island nation struggling to survive. It's one of the lowest-lying countries in the world and climate change is threatening its very existence. Migrating all its people to a plot of land on nearby Fiji had been an option. Teresa Tang asks CNA's Jack Board why that’s been put aside in this episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-17
21:36

Why the brutal tradition of wild boar hunting still thrives in Indonesia

Canines, swine and a lot of blood.  Wild boar hunting in West Sumatra, Indonesia is a controversial tradition turned popular past-time. Animals that were once considered a nuisance are now hunted down for sport, causing ecological fallout down the food chain. Teresa Tang speaks to CNA's Nivell Rayda in this week's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-10
16:55

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