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China has unveiled new policy measures to support childbirth. What's the reasoning behind these supportive measures? How will this affect Chinese society? What's the possible impact on the Chinese economy (00:41)? The EU has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. What are the implications? Can it really save EU electric vehicle manufacturers (19:01)?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the BRICS members to advocate for peaceful co-existence and harmony between civilizations (00:44). The International Monetary Fund released its latest world economic outlook. What risks is the world economy facing (15:50)?

China says it will soon introduce new fiscal policies to boost the economy. During a recent press conference, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an says the package aims to help local governments defuse their debt risks and bolster the housing market. What is the rationale behind the plan? How will these fiscal policies work together with monetary policy to stabilize the property sector, and boost Chinese ec...

China has announced measures to boost domestic consumption and revive the housing market as it seeks greater economic growth. China's top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission, says it will implement various supportive policies to boost economic growth further. This comes after officials implemented a series of stimulus policies in late September. What effects can we exp...

Top-tier Chinese cities Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen have released a series of measures to boost local property markets. Why are they making these moves now? Can they stimulate China’s property market? What do they mean for individual home buyers (00:41)? We’ll also discuss the future of European competitiveness (17:15).

China has announced a slew of policies to support the economy. The measures include cutting the bank's reserve requirement ratio, lowering mortgage rates on existing home loans, and new tools to boost the stock market. Why these specific measures now? How will these supportive policies affect the real estate market and individual home buyers? Can these policies address the market concerns? And wha...

The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by half a point. What's the importance of this first cut in four years? What could be the ripple effects (00:42)? OpenAI releases its new AI models featuring “reasoning”abilities. What's unique about it and why do we need it (20:23)?

China's new negative list for foreign investment has removed all access restrictions to the manufacturing sector. What does it mean for China’s further opening up (00:40)? We’ll also take a look at who are on the list of China's top 500 enterprises, and what are their respective strengths(16:35)?

Inflation has eased in the US and Europe, allowing policymakers to lower interest rates later this month. What is the outlook for the global economy? What kind of monetary policy is needed? (00:41) We'll also examine China-Africa trade and economic ties. (19:05)

China's industrial profits grew 3.6 percent from January to July, with high-tech manufacturing profits rising by almost 13%. What was the private sector's role (00:45)? US Fed Chair Jerome Powell signaled that an interest rate cut is imminent. How quickly can it come (18:13)?

The 2024 World Robot Conference takes place in Beijing. Humanoid robots take the center stage. What are the latest advancements in robotics technology (00:45)? China's first triple-A video game,"Black Myth: Wukong" has hit the market big time! What is driving its success (15:58)?

The US has released its latest CPI inflation number. How might the Federal Reserve react with its monetary policy? How big a concern is the US national debt level (00:40)? Foxconn is hiring more workers for the world's largest iPhone factory in Henan Province. Why is Apple coming back to China? Why is Apple planning to invest 1 billion yuan to build new business headquarters and a research and dev...

This summer, China is witnessing a booming tennis economy as Chinese player Zheng Qinwen won the women’s singles gold. At the same time, Zhang Zhizhen and Wang Xinyu claimed the silver medal in mixed doubles at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. How will the historic victories boost China’s tennis economy? (00:45) Goldman Sachs says the chance of a U.S. recession in the next 12 months has risen from 15...

The International Monetary Fund recently upgraded its economic growth outlook for China while lowering its forecast for the United States. What are the details of the world economy? What challenges lie ahead? And what could be done to deliver a soft landing?

The cost of shipping goods around the world has more than doubled since April. It now costs almost 10,000 US dollars to send a 40-foot container from Shanghai to New York. Meanwhile, China's seaborne container shipments to the US jumped 15 percent by volume yearly in June. What’s the current state of international trade? What is China’s role in it ?(00:42) Elon Musk says Tesla will start using hum...

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)

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)?

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).

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).

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)?...

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).

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)?

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...

China has announced historic steps to stabilize its property sector, including removing mortgage rate floors and lowering the minimum down payment ratios. What do these measures mean for China’s property sector? How has the market responded (00:40)? Microsoft has announced its new products with a heavy focus on artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, the European Union has approved new landmark rules...

US President Joe Biden has announced higher tariffs on Chinese goods. The increases apply to about 18 billion US dollars of imports from China, including electric vehicles, semiconductors and solar cells. China says the US decision to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports is politicizing trade and economic issues. Will the US tariff hikes increase costs for US consumers? To what extent will...