For months, the junta has been losing ground in Myanmar, as ethnic rebel forces capture town after town. But whether the military government is defeated, or some form of truce is established, Myanmar may no longer be the same. The Ethnic Armed Organisations want control of their conquered regions, while the junta consolidates power in urban areas that they still control. Meanwhile, the NUG, made up of the ousted civilian government, is losing influence.

No group has authority over the whole country. When the dust settles, what emerges could be a federation, divided into smaller fiefdoms and territories. What does this mean for Myanmar and its people?

00:00 Introduction
01:03 Armed resistance groups formed after the junta's coup
03:58 Operation 1027 - turning the tide of war
05:51 Ethnic makeup of Myanmar
10:31 Are EAOs aligned with the goals of the NUG?
15:35 Junta forces deserting and defecting
18:01 How is the war being funded?
20:02 China's influence in Myanmar
23:31 Military junta conducts airstrikes against EAOs
26:18 Myanmar's refugee crisis
34:50 Ceasefire in the new year
38:13 ASEAN's role in facilitating peace
41:41 Is the solution for the NUG to return to power?

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With the ban on TikTok in the US imminent, are Chinese-linked e-commerce platforms next? The Biden administration is cracking down on de minimis shipments, closing a loophole that allows packages under $800 to avoid import duties and border scrutiny. Observers say this targets Chinese-linked companies, in particular Temu and Shein.

But this is just one of the measures that could curb Chinese shopping apps. The US government is also investigating allegations of data collection and forced labour. Meanwhile, environmentalists say that Chinese shopping apps are responsible for waste and emissions. China, however, argues that these are just further moves by Washington to enact unfair trade protections, aimed at limiting the growth of Chinese companies. Is the US-China trade war gunning for online shopping apps?

00:00 How did Chinese e-commerce platforms become so popular?
03:47 Scrutiny over Shein and Temu's data collection
11:53 How do Shein and Temu keep prices so low?
18:47 Are Shein and Temu exploiting a tax loophole?
21:48 How will new US duty-free policy measures affect prices of Chinese goods?
23:01 How fast fashion is adding to the waste problem
28:33 Where does the fashion industry's carbon emissions come from?
29:33 Shein's commitment to sustainability
34:34 The controversy over allegations of forced labour in Xinjiang
41:12 Could a TikTok ban set the precedent for Shein and Temu?

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