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World Today · August 10 · 53 min

Argentina's financial stability: How can a currency swap with China help?

①China and Argentina renew currency swap agreement. Can RMB help Argentina hedge against the risks of USD dependence? (00:38) ②China's foreign trade expanded over 19% last month. We explore the drivers behind the growth. (12:50) ③Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign a joint defense agreement. What does it mean for regional security? (24:43) ④Why are countries tightening controls on critical minerals? (35:37) ⑤Syria and Russia reach an MoU on the future of Russian military bases. What does it tell us about Syria-Russia relationship now? (44:26)

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①China and Argentina renew currency swap agreement. Can RMB help Argentina hedge against the risks of USD dependence? (00:38)
②China's foreign trade expanded over 19% last month. We explore the drivers behind the growth. (12:50)
③Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign a joint defense agreement. What does it mean for regional security? (24:43)
④Why are countries tightening controls on critical minerals? (35:37)
⑤Syria and Russia reach an MoU on the future of Russian military bases. What does it tell us about Syria-Russia relationship now? (44:26)