Episodes

  • How did the Chinese economy perform in the first half of 2024?
    Jul 17 2024

    China's gross domestic product grew five percent in the first half. How should we interpret the country’s economic growth this year (00:37)?

    We’ll also take a look at China's humanoid robot sector development. Why is the Chinese market so huge? (19:17)

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    27 mins
  • Why did BYD invest a billion US dollars in Turkiye?
    Jul 12 2024

    The number of internet users in China has reached one billion. What does it mean for China’s digital economy (00:43)?

    BYD, China's leading electric car maker, has announced an investment of one billion US dollars in Turkiye. Why is it investing now (18:50)?

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    27 mins
  • Where are the new opportunities in China’s economy?
    Jul 5 2024

    China's private Caixin manufacturing PMI survey, which covers smaller firms, reached a three-year high of 51.8 in June. Analysts say this is pointing to a steady recovery of China’s economy. Where are the new opportunities in China’s economy (00:40)?

    The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution by China calling for stronger international cooperation on artificial intelligence (20:07).

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    27 mins
  • Premier Li urges global cooperation on sci-tech issues at Summer Davos
    Jun 28 2024

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang urged global cooperation on scientific and technological issues during his speech at the opening ceremony of the Summer Davos in Dalian. He also called on the international community to work closely and oppose bloc confrontation and decoupling (00:45).

    China's Ministry of Commerce hit back at US plans to curb investment in critical Chinese tech industries (22:25).

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    27 mins
  • China makes efforts to boost innovation
    Jun 21 2024

    The National Bureau of Statistics says China's economic performance remained stable in May with improvements in major indicators, especially in high-tech manufacturing. However, the bureau also says challenges remain at home and abroad. What is the current state of the Chinese economy? What are the signals behind the indicators? And what has China done to cope with its current challenges (00:39)?

    We'll also look at how the country is making efforts to boost innovation (20:24).

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    27 mins
  • How can Chinese EV makers cope with EU tariffs on China?
    Jun 14 2024

    China says it's strongly dissatisfied with the European plan to impose provisional duties on imports of Chinese electric vehicles. What is behind this EU decision? What specific impacts will they have on China's new energy vehicle exports to the European market (00:40)?

    Apple says ChatGPT will be accessible on its devices later this year (18:25).

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    27 mins
  • Why is congestion at Singapore port escalating?
    Jun 7 2024

    OPEC+ has agreed to extend over 60 percent of its oil output cuts well into next year. Why is this extension needed(00:43)?

    Congestion at Singapore port has escalated, leading to significant shipping delays and price surges. What does it mean for global supply chains (15:43)?

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    27 mins
  • China set up its third investment fund to boost chip industry
    May 31 2024

    The International Monetary Fund expects China’s economy to grow 5% this year, raising its forecast from the previous 4.6%. The IMF credits this revision to China’s strong economic performance in the first quarter and a raft of new policy measures. What are the main drivers for China’s economy right now (00:40)?

    China has set up its third investment fund to boost its chip industry. What will be the focal areas of the third phase of the Big Fund for its investment (16:33)?

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    27 mins