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As the World Economic Forum prepares for Davos 2026, we look behind the scenes. How is its influential agenda set? How does the forum turn annual dialogue into lasting impact for the future?

China's foreign trade hit a new record high in 2025. Total imports and exports rose 3.8 percent to 45.5 trillion yuan, or 6.5 trillion U.S. dollars, marking the ninth year of growth. Exports rose 6.1 percent, while imports increased 0.5 percent to a record 18.5 trillion yuan, as China maintained its position as the world’s second-largest import market for the 17th year. Trade ties also became broa...

The geopolitical struggle between the U.S. and Venezuela has once again placed energy and economics at center stage. How is this conflict reshaping world supply chains, market expectations, and the international economic order?

China’s equity markets have kicked off 2026 with a bang, with the Shanghai Composite Index climbing to a 10-year high. The rally builds on strong momentum from last year, when an AI-driven surge pushed the A-share market to its best annual performance in six years. As major global investment banks turn increasingly bullish on Chinese equities, we ask a key question: what is driving this market sur...

Explore how a human-centric training approach is advancing robotics, the timeline for real-world applications, and the profound changes intelligent machines could bring to our lives and society.

China’s humanoid robot industry is taking off — from headline-grabbing performances at the World Humanoid Robot Games to rapidly commercializing models from rising companies like Unitree. With China already commanding 40% of the world’s robotics market and its humanoid sector projected to grow more than 60% annually, the country is racing to push robots from factory floors into everyday life. What...

Analysts share their opinions on China's economic outlook next year and the country’s shift toward innovation-driven development. They also explain how the new trends will impact global markets, investors and China's long-term trajectory.

China’s push for high-quality development is increasingly powered by technological innovation. According to the Nature Index 2025, Chinese cities now account for more than half of the world’s top 10 research hubs, with Beijing remaining the leading global science city. What stands out is that innovation is no longer confined to a handful of major cities. From the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region to th...

The Hainan Free Trade Port marks a major milestone in China’s next phase of opening up, with the introduction of special customs operations across the island. Analysts share their views on the international significance of the new arrangements.

Hainan Free Trade Port’s island-wide special customs operations have officially taken effect, marking the island province’s entry into a new phase of trade liberalization and border management reform. Under the new regime, the share of zero-tariff products in the Hainan FTP will jump from around one fifth to three quarters. The number of tariff-free items will expand from around 1,900 to over 6,60...

Top French business leaders share their views on China's evolving market. The senior executives discuss their strategies for sustainability, high-end manufacturing and consumer trends, revealing a future built on innovation and closer bilateral partnership.

China has wrapped up its annual Central Economic Work Conference, setting the country’s economic priorities for 2026. This year’s roadmap emphasizes boosting domestic demand, driving innovation, deepening reform and opening-up, pushing low-carbon growth, and improving people’s livelihoods—all under the guiding principle of maintaining stability while pursuing progress. The meeting comes at a pivot...

Analysts share their views on how the G20 Summit in South Africa has reinforced the group's role in addressing uneven recovery, climate change and digital disruption to foster inclusive global growth.

China is charting a new course in commercial space, as the National Space Administration sets up a dedicated department to steer one of the country’s fastest-growing high-tech industries. (00:46） And on the consumer front, beyond the Labubu craze, we dive into why spending in China is shifting from goods to services — and what that means for the broader economy. (19:10)

In this episode, our reporter Aaron Liu sits down with experts to assess how AI is reshaping our daily lives.

Global banks are turning increasingly upbeat about China’s economic trajectory. Financial institutions like Goldman Sachs now expect China’s exports to grow 5 to 6 percent annually over the next few years, more than double their earlier forecasts. It has also nudged its forecast for China’s GDP growth this year from 4.9 to 5 percent. Analysts are broadly optimistic, anticipating that continued pol...

A sustainable development concept born in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province has blossomed into the core principles now guiding China's bold national journey toward a green transformation.

China accounted for almost 80% of global EV sales growth in 2024. What are the underlying forces behind this growth? (00:45) Moody’s Chief Economist says the U.S. economy is riding an AI high, but it may not last. (15:38)

Global executives at this year's China International Import Expo share why they are betting on continued growth and deepening their roots in the dynamic Chinese economy.

China’s latest economic data paints a picture of a steady recovery. The consumer price index rose in October for the first time since June, up 0.2 percent — the fastest pace so far this year. Meanwhile, the annual Double 11 shopping festival underscored the resilience and innovation of China’s consumer market, with major e-commerce platforms reporting record sales fueled by AI-driven technologies...

APEC was back in South Korea after 20 years at a critical crossroads. As global tensions rise, can its unique spirit of collaboration steer us toward a future that is genuinely inclusive, sustainable, and dynamic?

The 8th China International Import Expo, or CIIE, is currently held in Shanghai. As a key part of China's commitment to further opening up its economy, the expo aims to transform the country's vast market into shared opportunities for the world. Chinese Premier Li Qiang hailed the CIIE as a bridge connecting the world, and an entrance to the Chinese economy. On the exhibition floor, the spotlight...

China and ASEAN have signed a free trade area 3.0 upgrade protocol in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The upgraded FTA will introduce nine new chapters covering areas such as the digital economy, the green economy, and supply chain connectivity. What does the updated FTA mean for businesses, digital trade, and the future of Asia’s economy？(00:43) Beijing has hosted the 2025 Financial Street Forum. We’ll...

In this episode, we spoke to CEO Andrea Casaluci of Italian tire maker Pirelli and Director Roddy Campbell of Partnerships & International Business at Tennis Australia, for their insights into China’s evolving market.

Facing global challenges, China is pursuing high-quality, green economic growth. Albert Park, chief economist of the Asian Development Bank, shares insights on this evolution as China drafts its next five-year plan.