Episodios

  • China’s holiday rush breaks records — what does it say about consumer power?

    China’s holiday rush breaks records — what does it say about consumer power?
    Oct 6 2025
    ① China’s holiday rush is rewriting records — more than a billion trips in just half a week! What does this travel fever say about China’s booming consumer power? (00:44) ② China’s top diplomat Wang Yi is heading to Europe — with stops in Italy and Switzerland for high-level talks. (13:25) ③ Pharma giants eye China: What makes it a strategic hub for global drug development? (25:01)
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  • The secret to the close China-Singapore partnership

    The secret to the close China-Singapore partnership
    Oct 3 2025
    ① China and Singapore have exchanged congratulations on the 35th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Why have the two sides been able to build a close, deepening partnership? (00:38) ② Speaking at a forum in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump’s efforts to help negotiate peace in Ukraine, but warned that supplies of US long-range missiles to Kyiv would seriously hurt ties between Moscow and Washington. We explore Putin’s key messages. (14:22)
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  • Is an EU-wide drone wall feasible?

    Is an EU-wide drone wall feasible?
    Oct 2 2025
    ① European leaders have held a summit in Copenhagen to discuss building an EU-wide “drone wall”. Is it something feasible for the EU? (00:40) ② The operation of the first direct cargo flight route from China’s Hainan to Africa has begun. What could be Hainan’s role in future China-Africa trade? (12:32)
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  • Is there a clear path out of US government shutdown?

    Is there a clear path out of US government shutdown?
    Oct 1 2025
    ① The US government has shut down much of its operations as Congress and the White House failed to reach a funding deal. Is there a clear path out of the impasse? (00:37) ② China has officially launched its K-visa program aimed at attracting global young professionals. What is the role of global talents in China’s path towards high-quality development and high-level opening? (13:19)
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  • Is Trump’s peace plan a turning point for Gaza conflict?

    Is Trump’s peace plan a turning point for Gaza conflict?
    Sep 30 2025
    ① US President Donald Trump says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to a 20-point plan to put an end to the conflict in Gaza. Is it a turning point in the peace process? (00:54) ② South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has held talks with outgoing Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Busan. What’s at stake in the meeting? (14:03) ③ China’s Ministry of Water Resource says the country has built the world’s largest water infrastructure system during its 14th Five-Year Plan period. We take a look at the efforts behind this achievement. (24:34) ④ A conversation with UN Under-Secretary-General Haoliang Xu. (34:53) ⑤ What does Moldova’s future look like after its governing pro-EU party won parliamentary elections? (44:01)
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  • How could Iran respond to reinstatement of UN sanctions?

    How could Iran respond to reinstatement of UN sanctions?
    Sep 29 2025
    ① We take a look at North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui’s trip to China and why consolidating ties with North Korea is a strategic decision of China. (00:48) ② Iran is weighing confrontation or diplomacy after UN sanctions are re-imposed against it over nuclear issues. How could Iran respond? (14:44) ③ Why are Russia and Ukraine intensifying drone and missile attacks on each other? (24:47) ④ China is bracing for a travel surge during the upcoming National Day holiday. What does it reveal about the health of China’s economy? (35:02) ⑤ Nigeria is eyeing certification of China’s C919 jet for local airlines. How much business potential does the Africa nation boast for C919? (46:03)
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  • Panel: 80 years on, is the UN still relevant?

    Panel: 80 years on, is the UN still relevant?
    Sep 26 2025
    World leaders are gathering in New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly. As the organization marks its 80th anniversary, the mood is anything but celebratory. With wars raging in Gaza and Ukraine, the world body is struggling to promote peace as its founders envisioned eight decades ago. At the same time, the organization faces deep funding cuts, largely from the United States, and mounting doubts about its relevance. So today we ask: Eighty years on, has the United Nations lived up to its founding vision? Is it still essential in today's world? And what must it do to stay relevant and rebuild confidence in multilateralism? Host Zhao Ying is joined by Han Hua, Co-founder and Secretary General of Beijing Club for International Dialogue; Qin Qian, Casual Academic, UNSW Sydney; Digby James Wren, External Relations Advisor to the Royal Academy of Cambodia.
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  • China’s new landmark pledge to cut climate emissions

    China’s new landmark pledge to cut climate emissions
    Sep 25 2025
    ① China has celebrated the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. We take a look at how Xinjiang is maintaining stability and achieving prosperity. (00:48) ② China has made a landmark pledge to cut its climate emissions. Is China in effect taking on a global leadership role in tackling climate change? (13:03) ③ A conversation with Alfred Moi Jamiru, Sierra Leone’s Deputy Minister of Local Government and Community Affairs, on China’s Global Governance Initiative. (25:17) ④ China’s tech giants are ramping up efforts in artificial intelligence. Is China’s AI push shifting from pure tech competition to creating real-world value for industries? (36:22) ⑤ Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Chile and Bangladesh are seeking to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. What could they potentially bring to the trade bloc? (46:58)
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