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  • Affairs
  • Episode 3944
  • 31 Aug 2026
  • 58 min

Taiwan defies China as Dubai Airport defies the odds

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  • The Globalist
  • Affairs
  • Episode 3944
  • 58 min

Taiwan and Australia battle China for primacy at the Pacific Islands Forum. Plus: Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths on how a key aviation hub has managed to keep flying through conflict and remain confident in its long-term plan.

Hosts
  • Emma Nelson
  • Georgina Godwin

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