Trung Quốc bác chủ quyền của Việt Nam đối với Hoàng Sa | Truyền hình VOA 25/1/24

Summary

The transcript covers various news stories, including China's claims over islands disputed with Vietnam, Russia accusing Ukraine of shooting down a prisoner exchange plane, earthquake rescue efforts in China, and the first successful artificial impregnation of a northern white rhino. It also discusses US-Vietnam relations, China's efforts to encourage marriage amidst declining birth rates, NASA's Artemis moon missions, and a masked dating event for wealthy singles in Shanghai.

Takeaways

• 😀 China and Vietnam both claim sovereignty over the Paracel and Spratly islands in the South China Sea
• 😮 A Ukraine passenger plane transporting prisoners of war crashed near the Russia-Ukraine border, Russia claims Ukraine shot it down
• 😠 Russia passed the first stage of a law allowing seizure of assets from those convicted of spreading false information about the military or criticizing Russia's invasion of Ukraine
• 😢 Over 25,000 Palestinians have been killed and nearly 64,000 injured in Israeli attacks on Gaza since October 2021
• 🏠 Over 900 people are seeking shelter after a landslide in China's Xiuwen county buried homes and buildings
• 👍 The first successful embryo transfer for northern white rhinos was performed in Kenya, offering hope to save the species from extinction
• 😄 A speed dating event was held in Shanghai for wealthy, highly educated singles struggling with economic uncertainty and high costs of living and marriage
• 🌙 NASA's Artemis program aims to return humans to the moon by 2025-2026 and establish a lunar space station called Gateway
• 🎥 Although some visions of moon colonies from Hollywood films are unrealistic for now, Artemis could enable some scenarios in the 2030s and beyond
• 💘 China is facing population decline and record low marriage registrations among youth facing job uncertainty and reluctant to marry

Q & A

What territorial claims did China make regarding the South China Sea?

China claimed that its sovereignty claims over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos in the South China Sea are historically and legally justified.

How did Vietnam counter China's claims in the South China Sea?

Vietnam said it has sufficient historical evidence and legal basis to assert sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, with Vietnam establishing sovereignty over Hoang Sa since at least the 17th century.

What happened to the Russian prisoner transport plane that crashed near Ukraine?

The Russian prisoner transport plane crashed near the Ukraine border, killing all 74 people on board. Russia accused Ukraine of shooting down the plane.

What law did Russia's parliament pass regarding critics of the war in Ukraine?

Russia's parliament passed the first stage of a law allowing confiscation of assets of those convicted of spreading deliberate false information about the Russian military or calling for sanctions against Russia.

What is the situation of Palestinians displaced by fighting in Gaza?

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in Gaza are struggling to find shelter, with many having to sleep out in the open in harsh winter conditions.

What was the outcome of the recent landslide in China?

The landslide in the Chinese city of Chongqing killed at least 31 people and left over 10 missing. Over 900 people had to evacuate and take shelter.

What was significant about the first successful embryo transfer in northern white rhinos?

It was the first successful embryo transfer in the nearly extinct northern white rhino species, giving hope to rescue the species from extinction using advanced reproductive techniques.

What are China's concerns regarding the declining marriage rate?

China is facing a declining birth rate and rapidly aging population. The reluctance to marry among Chinese youth is worrying policymakers.

What is the Artemis program's goal regarding the moon?

The Artemis program aims to return humans to the moon by 2025 or later, as well as establish a lunar orbital station called Gateway as a base for future moon missions.

What role do private companies play in the Artemis moon program?

Private companies are critical partners in the Artemis program, providing key technologies and services to enable sustainable space exploration and moon missions.