On East Asia Tonight (Aug 28), hundreds of thousands ordered to evacuate as Japan issues a rare emergency alert for Typhoon Shanshan; US and China reportedly agree to hold video calls between their two militaries at an appropriate time; Taiwan unveils a four-year development blueprint covering social welfare, housing and green energy. Also, South Korea set to begin a controversial pilot programme to hire foreign workers as domestic helpers for the first time.

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  1. Better migrate to a safer place, Japan is just full of natural disasters. Life is so unpredictable and short just like the Sakura.

  2. Yesterday talked about 100 tariff on China EV today goes to China to try to stop China to retaliate?
    Anyway , China is easy to please Just say a few nice words, everything ok. No retailiation

  3. Gosh, you're underestimating Filipino workers. I hope Koreans will also learn how to speak English, which is the universal language. So that there would be lesser miscommunication. 35:38

  4. In 60s, when US manufacture products for export, they support Globalization. Now, when China manufacture product to export, they call it de-risking and overcapacity. Never trust US politicians. They don't even know TikTok uses Wifi and they keep lying to get their way.

  5. Many Filipino overseas workers possess valuable qualifications, including college degrees and fluency in English, making them excellent candidates for childcare positions. However, it's essential to ensure that they receive fair compensation that reflects their skills and responsibilities. Paying below minimum wage could be seen as undervaluing their expertise and contributions.

  6. The report suggests that the Korean reporter may have exhibited bias or discriminatory views towards Filipino overseas workers. This perception is concerning, especially given the historical and cultural ties between the two countries, including the many Koreans who have studied English in the Philippines

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