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Key Concepts:

• US military drug interdiction operations
• International maritime law
• China's higher education reform
• New Zealand school closures due to asbestos
• Australia school closures due to toxic substances
• Japan-Vietnam cultural exchange (MV "Blue Light Yokohama")

US Military Drug Interdiction Operation

The US military conducted an operation in the Eastern Pacific targeting a suspected drug trafficking vessel. The Pentagon reported that special forces struck the ship in international waters, resulting in three fatalities. Washington asserts this action is a legitimate measure to curb the flow of drugs into the United States. However, the legality of such operations on the high seas is a subject of debate regarding their legal basis. This marks the 21st such attack on drug-smuggling vessels since the beginning of September.

China's Higher Education Reform

The Chinese government is implementing a comprehensive reform of its higher education system to better align with socio-economic development needs. Over the past two years, approximately 20% of national training programs have been adjusted. Last year alone, over 1,400 programs were eliminated, primarily in fields with low employment prospects. Concurrently, numerous new majors in science, interdisciplinary foundations, and national strategic fields have been introduced with a streamlined approval process. This is the third major university restructuring wave since 1949, aiming to bridge the gap between student skills and practical demands. This year, only 29 new majors were approved, focusing on low-end technology, engineering, medicine, and elderly care. Despite these reforms, many Chinese universities still face challenges related to a shortage of lecturers and teaching materials.

Educational Disruptions in New Zealand and Australia

In New Zealand, at least five schools were closed due to concerns over toxic substances found in children's play sand products. Several colorful sand products for children were ordered for recall after laboratory tests revealed traces of asbestos. Asbestos is a banned substance in New Zealand that can cause various cancers if its fibers are inhaled or ingested. Over 120 schools have contacted the government expressing concerns about having previously used one of the recalled KM products.

Similarly, authorities in Canberra, Australia, announced that 71 schools were closed for testing and safety decontamination after the discovery of these toxic products.

Japan-Vietnam Cultural Exchange: "Blue Light Yokohama" MV

The program concludes with a special music video. This MV features the Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, Mr. Kuroi Iwai, singing in Vietnamese. Titled "Blue Light Yokohama," the MV symbolizes the friendship between Vietnam and Japan. The song, originally popular across generations in Japan, has been adapted and performed in Vietnamese by the Governor of Kanagawa. The MV's narrative depicts a pure love story between a young Vietnamese and Japanese couple overcoming all barriers to build a Vietnamese-Japanese family. The MV has garnered 1.5 million views within two days of its release on the Kanagawa Prefecture's platform.