China’s ICBM Test and the Political Fallout in Asia

China's first-ever test launch of a long-range intercontinental ballistic missile into the South Pacific raises alarms about regional security and military ambitions. Meanwhile, the U.S. faces scrutiny over its claims regarding the 'Volt Typhoon' hacking group, as tensions with China escalate. In Japan, opposition leader Yoshihiko Noda expresses regret over the lack of unified candidates against the ruling party, while the Chinese stock market's recent volatility tests the government's political legitimacy. Join us as we unpack these critical developments in international politics.

Sources:
https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/10/15/n14351225.htm
https://news.sina.com.cn/gov/2024-10-15/doc-incsrcxx1253442.shtml
https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2024/10/ae6fe7e667be.html
https://www.secretchina.com/news/gb/2024/10/15/1071266.html

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:43) CCP Missile Expert: Testing Missile Capabilities and Geopolitical Waters | The CCP tests an intercontinental ballistic missile
(00:03:35) The U.S. Continues to Politicize the Tracing of Cyber Attacks The so-called "Volt Typhoon" is a political farce
(00:05:32) Noda regretted that the opposition party did not put forward more unified candidates
(00:07:04) China's stock market has become the biggest test of political legitimacy (video) - Mainland Current Affairs -