a symbol of power. rebellion, sensuality, wound by royalty and icons like a magic wand. grounds to divorce guy with a colorful cultural history. secret weapon to mistake doth december 3rd on d. w. a visited avenues, asia coming up today. august on the government makes a crucial appointment for new ami chief. the appointment comes in the midst of severe political instability and questions about the role the military plays in focus thought. well, the new appointment to come political water is also coming up

a test for taiwan president and her toughest on china comes this weekend in local elections and white b ging will be watching those dates. and in thailand, farmers doing a roaring trade in crocodile skin, say they've come up with a solution to protect the endangered siamese crocodile. but conservationists have their doubts. ah irish energy, welcome to the w. news asia that you could join us back to star has a new army chief. now ordinarily such an appointment is a routine feature, but not in pakistan, but the military has ruled the country for nearly half of it. 75 years history. awesome money or has been named to the top job by prime minister shabazz sharif after several days of nail biting spec relation. that's because when he takes over

at a time of increased political instability in the country from a prime minister in brown han is demanding early elections and claiming the military for not only having a hand in his ouster from government. but also in a later estimation attempt on him. so what does the new appointment mean? saw pakistan to help us understand? i'm joined by did a reporter b. nice job in studio finish. welcome. why was this appointment proving so controversial? barriers? pakistan military is one considered to be one of the most. it actually is the most powerful institution in the country with a huge influence in politics. so any time for the army chief has, is appointed. it's very important efficient. but this became hugely controversial dis time. because when m, ron hung back on former prime minister, he was ousted on to a no confidence what this april. he directly blamed the military of colluding

with his political opponents at that time and the us. and since he was ousted, he led a very aggressive campaign against them and a tree directly accusing them of isolating him and, and, and he further went on saying that the government to govern government is not legitimate an, any appointment. the current government makes of the new military chief will be controversial. let's talk about amount on and these values are in his is proving very popular. others hundreds of thousands of people who are attending these rallies. howard is putting pressure on the government. so and since he was ousted m m ran hon. ah, took to the streets. he bring hundreds and thousands of people in really is he has held really a grossbach is gone. and the israelis mean for 50th shocked for, for big headache for the government. and i d, 's rallies, m lan, hon ah, golf, the current government for instance, the prime minister, the indeed minister had corrupt and, and, and,

and he has been not giving any bleeding space to the government through the israelis and constantly asked for an early election. he believes that he has the political momentum, he has people support and if they're, if an early elect and then he can win. and this is what he really wants from the government. the government is also a, has so far, not shown any flexibility, not. you also have him, ron, come from us in a rally in, rob wouldn't been b, a r on the same time that this announcement has been made. this new army chief has been appointed. what is it, ron con trying to do with this? is he trying to challenge the army in anywhere and ran home has challenged the military, like no other politician in pakistan has done so for since he was ousted in these rallies, he accuses the military. um, buying out his members. he accuses the military of influencing the legislation,

offer of controlling the media and, and these allegations sometimes made the military to defend themselves and to come out and, and, and give statements or to defend themselves. so i think what im going home is doing, i, i have not seen such a dark on the military and such a powerful attack that it really the military had to come out and defend themselves . so now that we have a new army chief, or will this provide some stability to hard to son? i think it's really difficult to fear what will happen in pakistan or anything and happen. but i did is a hope that date is a bit the appointment because im not hand was consulted. and although it doesn't make him down hand like really happy with that decision. but it seems like for instance, non hans political party has welcomed a decision. so it seems that, ah,

may be and there are reports that the, some members of the government have spoken to enhance a political party, some members of that as that some members of his party. so maybe we hope that, you know, there is some diffusion or there's some partial, a diffuse in that inch, very busy or business, or where the people stand with the military to this. i'm with the military order. danced it, so focus on military hosp, innovative, respectful institution in the country are all door. if you look at my cousins, history in more than it's 75 years of its history, military has ruled for more than 3 tickets. and even in the military got on the 7 civilian governments, military have meddled in our politics influencing the prime minister on important security policy is important of a foreign policy decisions. despite that, ah, it's a despite that people have respected the military. but i think m bonham has been

able to damage that image and that criticism of the military it was resonated among people. so i think that support the military enjoyed for many years. i was damaged, finish believable things i was, were coming in and bring them down for us. q. taiwan president saying one has stood firm against increasing chinese aggression. but that stance faced as a test in saturday's local elections. the vote is seen as a referendum on her leadership and that of her ruling democratic progressive party ahead of national polls in early 2024. and b jane will be watching closely from across the taiwan straits. a strong showing by opposition parties like the china friendly k m t. good influence who enters government in a little over a year. oh, the clock is ticking down to the pause in taiwan and candidates are doing everything they can to wind. voters over campaigning has been particularly fierce

in their capital autopay to her. i am here because i am concerned about the future long. oh, everyone can see the value of democracy in suggest that everyone should go home and vote. we need to cast out votes for the person who can make the right choices from people. these elections are primarily focused on domestic issues. however, the china factor is still present in the back ground residents, how england and her governing party have re friend to vote as a message to china and a world that taiwan won't give vent to threats and take away and facing the rise of authoritarianism. we must safeguard democracy. we must have a staunch attitude and the will to resist and defend ourselves here, the better where prepared the smaller the danger to mal economy will be the more united we are, the stronger and safer taiwan will be here until the opposition coming down

or k. m t, which traditionally favors closer ties with bay gene asked is nasty div he p 4 trying to refocus the election on china. it's chair mem, tote supporters, his party staunchly beck's tie. once freedom. so with that, i that we are, the political party loves taiwan the most. our biggest goal is to defend the country all hug. wait. we just want to protect taiwan not go to bed or our most important mission is to safeguard our democracy and freedom. jo. oh, with both party leaders have picked the candidates themselves, nodes, ocean of their chinese culture. universities say the outcome will reflect the leaders influence on their parties. and you will likely be a bell where there for the next presidential election ng once and thesis. if the d p p fails to meet expectations to get those, i might have to take responsibility for the parties performance routing. so we can see she has been showing up at rally after rally doing her best to canvass. she

wants, she wants to gain more votes for the candidates. she has chosen to seal a pal rule weight damage on condensing. it's unlikely the election will impact cross traits. relations by the analysts such as margin way said that bay g while being watching their results closely, looking for clues as to where taiwan is had it's warmed out or lying. if the k m t makes a break through ginger, i think this will ease tensions between taiwan and china to some extent in white patients, along by the chinese government, can use a k anti victory for internal publicity or without or top and show that their policy toward taiwan is it is practical and effective. 8 height and reliable yontsa . you shall, chicago. the ladies pause shows the race is still too close to call for 3 thoughts are expected to before early. some day in thailand, the chance of seeing a siamese crocodile in the wild is rare. but the reptile is

a common enough sight on farms. millions are raised for their skin and meet sold locally, often to visiting tourists. now pharmacy, they have a win win solution to protect the endangered species and boost their profits. siamese crocodiles, only a 100 of the endangered species still live in the wild. on the contrast, millions of them are being raised in captivity for their skin and meet each part of their body cells. so it may seem illogical that commercial farming can actually help crocodile conservation. but government officials are increasingly convinced that both can go hand in hand. if the industry he's well regulated or young with at home chrome, the species remains are protected species also thing the death of those allowed to be sold in august ordered by have to be from farms, kearney, i died on my deck and pot so that we can guarantee that trade nanette will be made

from farms only union. why do i get them all much i doubt, and papa, this way illegal poaching of the wild population might be reduced. crocodile farmers welcome to support. due to a lack of tourists during the pandemic. their cells punched by 90 percent, but since cross bought a trade of the reptiles products a strictly regulated, they can easily seldom abroad. they want a trade rules to be loosened, allowing easier export. in return, they promised to restore the wild crocodiles population by releasing some international parks. they say to have already released dozens since 2006. but critics say thailand needs a much more robust conservation program before more talks of trait. thanks. i said we are grandara. there's really a, you know, just a tremendous potential fertile i intend to take the lead really in siamese

crocodile conservation. and we're just not seeing that authority say they plan to increase the number of crocodiles in the wild to up to $200.00 in total in the next decade. but whether the easing of trade rules can help conservation efforts remains for now, just a proposal. and that's it for this week, this more updates from the region on our website. and as of i, you can follow us on facebook and try to have her back again next week. at the same time, we see a bank owned by people in trucks injured when trying to flee the city center. more and more refugees are being turned away. order the families. please see the reason for these correct only issues with people. seeing extreme dreams,

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