US-China trade tensions may benefit South East Asia

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The countdown continues to trade deals with Washington. Ahead of President Trump's threatened tariff hikes next month, we're hearing from South East Asia, and looking at complaints that Chinese firms may be dumping goods, undermining regional economies.

Also in the show, the disruption to aviation from the Iran-Israel conflict.

And why Chinese officials are being ordered to drink less?

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17 Jun 11AM English United Kingdom Business

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