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Hello and welcome to the Intelligence on Economist Radio. I'm your host, Jason Palmer.

Every weekday we provide a fresh perspective on the events shaping your world.

World Rugby, the governing body for International Rugby Union,

has made what may be a momentous decision banning trans women from the women's game.

We look into the science that informed their decision and into the heated discussion around it.

And for all but the most attentive bird song is lost in the bustle of life.

Now, a London musician has composed an album built entirely around the tunes of endangered birds,

turning ears towards a soundscape that's slowly disappearing.

First up, though.

On Saturday, Taiwan enjoyed its national day celebrations.

President Sae In-Wan gave a speech to mark the occasion.

She called for the de-escalation of tensions with mainland China,

asking Beijing to jointly facilitate cross-strait reconciliation and peaceful dialogue.

But Beijing dismissed the message, and just a few hours later released a video threatening military invasion.

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