Boeing astronaut ship stalls in orbit
Global business news, with live guests and contributions from Asia and the USA.
The Boeing company is going to have to cut short the uncrewed demonstration flight of its new astronaut capsule. So will it be able to return to Earth safely? A question for Mike Wall of space.com. British MPs have backed Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plan for the UK to leave the EU on 31 January - a significant moment, as we hear from the 大象传媒's Jessica Parker. China's President Xi Jinping is rounding off an unprecedented three-day visit to Macau with more than hints of future rewards. A response to its loyalty to the Chinese mainland in the 20 years since its handover to China from its former Portuguese colonial masters, as we hear in Nigel Cassidy's special report. And what can you do if you enjoy Christmas, but want to remain environmentally friendly? Elizabeth Hotson jumped on her sleigh to look for answers.
All this and more discussed with our guest throughout the show, Clare Negus, Acting Western Australia Regional Editor for ABC Australia.
(Photo: The Starliner rocket takes off from Cape Canaveral. Credit: Reuters.)
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