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Anthony Carty, a British scholar on international law, discovered that western history supports China’s sovereignty over the disputed islands in the South China Sea after conducting rigorous research on the national archives from Britain, France and the United States.  In this episode of China Trends, Professor Carty has shared his insights on the South China Sea with our host, Tom Pauken II.

Why is “China’s overcapacity” a fallacy, an excuse for protectionists? In this episode of China Trends, European entrepreneurs explain the benefits of China’s capacity. Competition should not be feared but welcomed. Guests: Maximilian Butek, Executive Director and Board Member of the German Chamber of Commerce in China·East China Titus von dem Bongart , Partner with EY

China and Europe have seen strengthened ties, featuring frequent high-level visits of European leaders to China.   Since the beginning of the year, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had toured to China. Why have China-Europe relations become so crucial?   Thomas Pauken II., the host of China Trends’ had recently spoken to Raphael Zumsteg-Yuan, a Swiss national livin...

On the Chinese New Year’s Eve, the 30-day mutual visa exemption between China and Singapore took effect for ordinary passport holders.  In the past few months, China has implemented measures to facilitate travel to and from the country, including signing mutual visa exemption agreements with more than 20 countries and providing unilateral visa-free entry for citizens from five European countries a...

Chinese carmakers exported 3.83 million passenger cars in 2023, up 62%, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The massive growth was propelled by a surge in the exports of new energy vehicles (NEVs), which soared 77.6% to more than 1.2 million units last year.  Join today’s China Trends and delve into an exploration of China's NEV landscape with us.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of China’s reform and opening up. The Chinese government has lately reaffirmed the country’s commitment to further boosting reform and high-quality development with high-level opening up. How has a basic state policy profoundly changed China and also influenced the world? In this episode, we invite two guests to join China Trends to find out more.   Special Gue...

One of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, the IAA Mobility 2023, was held in Munich, Germany, at the beginning of September. About 70 Chinese firms participated in this event, the second largest number after the German participants. During the event, the New York Times used "China Speed" to describe the development of the Chinese NEV industry. Today, we're glad to have M...

The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is to be held from November 5th to 10th in Shanghai, China. In this episode, we invite three guests from various sectors, who will share their unique CIIE experience as well as their views on this big event. Tune in to this episode for valuable insights and interesting points! Guests: - Eric Zheng President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shang...

A decade ago, China established its first pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, east China. Since then, the Shanghai FTZ has significantly improved the business environment, resulting in increased satisfaction and success among enterprises operating within its boundaries.  In this episode, we invite three guests from various sectors, who will share their unique perspectives on the remarkable ch...

This month, the BRICS group of major emerging economies -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa -- will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, between Aug. 22 and Aug. 24. In this episode of China Trends, we are truly honored to have Anil Kishora, Vice President and Chief Risk Officer of the New Development Bank (NDB), to discuss the bank’s achi...

China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has garnered widespread support from over half of the world’s nations since its inception in 2013. In this episode of China Trends, we sit down with Professor Josef Gregory Mahoney to explore the benefits that BRI has brought to participating countries and the obstacles posed by certain Western nations. We also delves into new cooperation models that have eme...

The FISU University Games, organized by the International University Sports Federation, are a melting pot of young talents from around the globe, competing in a wide array of sports. This year, the Games is held in the bustling city of Chengdu, southwest China’s Sichuan province.   Our reporter to the Chengdu FISU Games had some fun conversations with several young athletes there. We’ll uncover th...

China's theatre industry has experienced a remarkable boom in recent years, capturing the attention of both domestic and international audiences. With more cash to splash, people have a much greater appetite for diverse and innovative theatrical experiences. The surge has stimulated both local productions and international cooperation with world-class theatre artists.  Living and working more...

 The latest projection from the United Nation said India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country by the end of April. This demographic change has stirred a lot of discussion around the world on its social and economic implications.  This time we have invited Mr. Ted Fishman to join this episode to discuss what this demographic change will bring to the world and how will China adapt to...

The recent visits of France’s Macron, Spain’s Sánchez and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seem to shed positive light on China-EU relations. More people are calling for strategic autonomy and an independent EU China policy, while some European politicians still toe the U.S. line of “decoupling”.  Where are China-EU relations going? A renowned French entrepreneur and Chinese scho...

What’s the first dish appears in your mind when asked to name a Chinese beef dish? Bet many people will say, beef and broccoli. But is it the authentic way of beef cooking in China?  In this episode, a specialist on Chinese food culture visits China Trends and shares his own experiences and research relating beef and the food culture.  Thomas DuBois  Professor of Humanities  Beijing Normal Univers...

China's economy is staging a steady recovery and is demonstrating vast potential and momentum for further growth. In particular, priority will be given to the recovery and expansion of consumption for the country this year. Will consumption be the key driver of the Chinese economy? What kind of measures should foreign enterprises take to adapt to the Chinese market? Our guests, also business...

As China has loosened its COVID-related restrictions, life, work, and production are getting back to normal at a faster pace. How would the optimization affect China's economy? Will China's easing of COVID response be a booster shot for the slowing-down global growth and supply chain?  Our guests from business and academia share some insights.  Bertrand Regnier EY Partner / French Busine...

China’s Gen Z grew up in an enormous economic boom. They have a very different idea about what to do with their money than their parents. How they spend is going to have a huge impact on future business, both in and out of China.  Our guests from the fashion industry share their firsthand experience and insights about China’s Gen Z:  Simon Xi  Senior Director Business and Development  Coach China ...