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A CNN report says the U.S. government's tariff and trade policies hurt small businesses domestically. Dozens of leading economists in the U.S. have signed a public declaration warning that President Trump’s use of tariffs could trigger a self-inflicted recession. The International Monetary Fund predicts that U.S. growth will slow to 1.8 percent this year. How might US trade policy backfire for its...

China's GDP grew 5.4 percent in the first quarter. An official from the National Bureau of Statistics said high U.S. tariffs may exert some pressure on China's foreign trade, but will not change the long-term positive trend of the Chinese economy. What has been driving China’s economic growth, despite the external pressures? Is it sustainable? The 5th China International Consumer Products Expo in...

China's foreign ministry says it will take steps against the latest tariff threats from the United States. Spokesperson Lin Jian said China will fight until the end if the US continues escalating tariffs. Amid U.S. global tariff hikes, Beijing has released a white paper outlining its stance on key economic and trade issues with Washington. What does the U.S. tariff policy mean for the global econo...

US President Donald Trump has introduced sweeping new tariffs on all imported goods to the United States and reciprocal tariffs on 60 countries. What does it mean for US trading partners? Will it backfire on the US? Will it change the global trading system? (00:42). China's manufacturing sector grew in March to its highest level in a year (21:42).

China recently held the Boao Forum for Asia and the China Development Forum. These two major forums highlighted China's commitment to openness and global collaboration, integrating foreign enterprises into its economic growth. Premier Li Qiang made a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum in Beijing. He said China will continue to welcome enterprises from around the...

China's economy shows steady growth through the first two months of the year, driven by the industrial and service sectors. Meanwhile, China has unveiled a plan to boost consumer spending, as the country moves to make domestic demand the main engine of economic growth. What are the details of China’s latest plan to boost consumption? How would these initiatives benefit both the Chinese economy and...

Chinese stocks are gaining more popularity among both domestic and international investors. Meanwhile, the US stock market has been experiencing volatility. What brought about these changes in market sentiment? Is there a growing divergence in the outlook for the world’s two leading markets? Where will global investments head to?

China has set its GDP growth target for this year at around 5 percent. Premier Li Qiang announced the target in his government work report at the annual session of the National People’s Congress. Other top government priorities include boosting consumer demand and improving investment, as well as promoting tech innovations and modernizing industry. What are the main focal points of this year's Two...

Foreign investors are increasingly turning their attention to China's A-share market. Goldman Sachs strategists have predicted a potential 15% to 20% surge in China's stock market value, driven by the country's rapid adoption of AI. Why are they focused on Chinese assets (00:40)? We’ll also examine why the price of gold keeps re-setting record highs (17:48).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country’s private sector to seize opportunities in the new era and advance modernization. He also shared his hopes and expectations for private entrepreneurs. The Chinese president was speaking as he met representatives from privately owned companies. In what ways did the symposium demonstrate the Chinese government's long-term support strategy for th...

As Chinese AI firm DeepSeek continues to capture attention worldwide, many foreign investment institutions are bullish on the Chinese stock market. JPMorgan Chase said it's AI applications rather than infrastructure that is going to drive the next wave of value creation. Will foreign investors continue to put their money into the Chinese market (00:45)? We'll take a look at the Artificial Intellig...

China's consumer spending gained momentum during the holiday season, and factory activity continued its expansion. How does China’s economy look at the start of the year (00:48)? Global trade is at risk. How will Trump's new tariffs threaten the global economy (17:10)?

China's manufacturing industry has remained the world's largest in terms of overall scale for 15 years. What are the main factors driving the sector in the past decade? Which manufacturing sectors are leading globally? What challenges may they face in the new intelligent age (00:39)? The ice and snow economy is heating up in northeast China, and tourism is booming (22:30).

The World Economic Forum held its annual meeting earlier this week in Davos, Switzerland. The theme of this year's Davos meeting was "Collaboration in the intelligent age." What are the challenges facing the global economy right now? How can the world foster stronger collaboration in the intelligent age to support the global economy? What is China's role in it?

The U.S. government has issued new restrictions on advanced AI chips and technology. How will it affect global supply chains in the chip industry? How should China respond to Washington's moves? (00:45) U.S. TikTok users are flocking to another Chinese social media app, RedNote, over the potential TikTok ban. Why is this happening? (18:37)

The digital economy has been called the “third great economic revolution” after the agricultural and industrial revolutions. Data shows that China's digital economy reached 54 trillion yuan in 2023, accounting for nearly 43 percent of the country’s GDP. As China stands at a pivotal juncture in its economic transformation, the digital economy has emerged as a key driver in the overall economic land...

China's ice and snow economy is thriving, and diverse attractions drive winter tourism nationwide. What is the role of the ice-and-snow economy in China's economic growth? (00:44) The capabilities of Artificial Intelligence have grown by leaps and bounds. We'll look closer at global AI competition and what to expect for AI breakthroughs in 2025. (13:58)

As 2024 winds down, we'll discuss some of the biggest economic headlines for China and the world. This year, China introduced a series of economic stimulus policies targeting the housing market, local government debt, and consumer spending. At the annual Central Economic Work Conference, Chinese leaders charted economic plans for 2025. China will pursue a more proactive fiscal policy with a higher...

The US Federal Reserve has ended 2024 with another interest rate cut, the third and final of this year. It announced a reduction of 25 basis points. What does the rate cut mean for the U.S. economy? How will the market respond (00:39)? China's latest economic figures signal a steady recovery. Retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3 percent in November from a year earlier. Value-added industr...

China has held its annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing. Chinese leaders have charted economic plans for 2025. The leadership highlighted the year as pivotal in implementing China's 14th five-year plan, adding that China has progressed in high-quality development. The meeting also urged proactive macroeconomic policies to shore up domestic demand, integrate tech innovations into indu...

China's factory activity has expanded at its fastest pace in five months. What has driven this expansion in China’s manufacturing? What does it say about China's economic recovery (00:39)? New home prices rose faster in November. Will government policies continue to boost market conditions for next year (12:00)?

China hosted its 2nd International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. What are the details? How to stabilize and build more trust in the global supply chain (00:42)? Huawei has unveiled its latest smartphone lineup, the Mate 70 series. What are the new features (19:19)?

Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined China's eight-point action plan for global development at the G20 summit in Brazil. What's the key message (00:49) ? This year's World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit has its focus on artificial intelligence and its social-economic impact. What’s new in China's AI innovation (18:36)?

Global leaders have gathered in Peru for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum. What are the top issues at this year's APEC meeting? What can APEC do to enhance economic cooperation to promote inclusive and sustainable growth? What’s China's role in it (00:47)? Chinese lawmakers have approved a State Council bill on raising the ceiling of local government debt to replace their existing hidde...

Premier Li Qiang emphasized China's commitment to opening up at the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. What opportunities does China's Import Expo offer to the world (00:43)? The Boeing strike ended when workers accepted a new contract. What are the challenges ahead (18:02)?