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Syrian Airstrikes | China in the Pacific | Zuckerberg in Congress USA, UK & France have conducted an airstrike in Syria in response to alleged use of chemical weapons by the Assad regime. What is the significance of the airstrike? Will it create any meaningful impact? Will Russia be retaliating as they have threatened to do? China’s expanding its foreign influence in Venezuela, worrying Australian officials about whether it is part of their plan to establish a permanent military base in pacific. What has China’s historical dealings with developing nations been like? Are we being too cynical in our judgement of China or are concerns legitimate? In the wake of the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Mark Zuckerberg has testified in congress. No meaningful change has been promised, but why has the shares for Facebook risen? What are some other Facebook scandals in the past? And of course, we have Head to Head focusing on unlucky numbers marking the 30th unfavourable news poll for Turnbull. On the other hand, we have the 45 embassies still to be filled with ambassadors from the US. Join Zizi, Maggy & Claudia as we talk about the biggest issues in politics this week. Aired 14 April 2018, tune in to Represent live! Saturdays 3-4 pm Melbourne time on SYN NATION (DAB+) in Australia or stream via syn.org.au. Stay Political!