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S:  Hello everyone. Welcome to CBN Friday Special, I’m Stephanie Li. R:  And I’m ZHANG Ran. S:  Ran, I’m going to get vaccinated against HPV this weekend. R:  That’s so lucky of you! Getting HPV shots can be a challenge for many due to the rising demand and limited supply of vaccines. Until a few years ago, a lack of access to HPV vaccines on the Chinese mainland drove many “me...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -China signalled it would ease monetary policy as a State Council meeting vowed more efforts to stabilise economy; -The central bank unveiled draft financial stability law in laying foundation to prevent systemic risks in China. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours ...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -Recent COVID-19 flare-ups weighed down tourism during Qingming Festival, while short trips gained popularity; -World Bank and Asian Development Bank both cut forecasts for Asia’s economic growth this year, citing geopolitical conflict. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24...

S:  Hello everyone. Welcome to CBN Weekend Special. I’m Stephanie LI. R:  I’m Zhang Ran. Hey Stephanie, exciting news! I’ve got my driver's license last week. S:  Wow, congratulations! So, are you going to buy a car? R:  Well, maybe I would go check out Guangzhou’s upcoming motor show that displays the latest model. In fact, these days carmakers are putting bigger focus on desi...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -The CSRC said China and US are both willing to solve audit dispute but wisdom is needed, after five more Chinese firms face delisting risk; -China raises gasoline and diesel prices for the seventh time since the end of last year. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours&nbsp...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -State Council urges to allocate the remaining local government debt quota to expand effective investment; -China’s official PMI slips in contraction in March. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  中国经济要闻 China will make the most of government bonds to expand e...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program . 重点提要       - China plans to ensure energy supply by using fossil fuel, while proposing to raise share of non-fossil energy to 17.3% in 2022; - Shanghai cuts 140 billion yuan in taxes and waives rents to help businesses weather the latest Covid-19 wave. Here’s what you need to know about Chin...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -Both central and local governments announce measures to ease financial burden on pandemic-hit SMEs; -The NDRC released guidelines to promote green energy and investment under BRI; Parents of children under 3 years old can now apply for additional tax deduction. Here’s what you need to know about...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -Shanghai Stock Exchange opened normally on Monday, as China’s financial centre is under partial lockdown; -China's industrial profit growth dips to 5% in January-February amid cost pressure. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  中国经济要闻 A full lockdown will be...

S: Hi everyone. Welcome to CBN Friday Special, I’m Stephanie LI. R: And I’m ZHANG Ran.  S: Ran, do you cry often? R: Hmm, sometimes. More often when I was a little girl. Why do you ask? S: Well, do you know that technically, astronauts can not cry?  R: Why not?  S: In micro-gravity, your eyes make tears but they stick as a liquid ball. In other words, astronauts technically can’t cr...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -Hydrogen stocks jump as China sets out a plan to make more of the fuel from renewables; -Tencent posted the slowest growth pace since it went public in 2004. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  中国经济要闻 Shares of hydrogen-related businesses soared after a medi...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -Chinese Vice Premier stressed coordinated efforts to secure energy supply and make new progress in promoting clean and efficient use of coal;  -The NDRC released two plans on energy targets by 2025 as well as the development of hydrogen industry.  Here’s what you need to know about Chi...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要   -China makes detailed arrangement on VAT refunds, vowing to return 1.5 trillion yuan to stabilise the economy; -China includes coronavirus antigen detection reagents and tests into health insurance. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  中国经济要闻 China will imple...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -South China’s manufacturing hubs Shenzhen and Dongguan resume normal work and productions from Monday to stabilise supply chains amid the latest pandemic resurgence; -Top economic planner said medium- and long-term contracts signed by Chinese coal suppliers shall account for over 80% of their re...

S:  Hi everyone. Welcome to CBN Friday Special, I’m Stephanie LI. R:  And I’m ZHANG Ran.  S:  Ran, did you watch this year’s “3.15 Gala” on Tuesday night? R:  I did. And I was so shocked to see the “muddy ground pickled vegetables” from a pickle supplier for popular instant noodle brand Master Kong, which I used to enjoy in the middle of massive tasks.  S:  I kno...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -China pledged a host of measures to boost the economy and stabilise the capital market on Wednesday, restoring market confidence as the economy faces fresh headwinds; -China will not pilot property tax reform in more cities in 2022. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours&n...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -China’s central bank keeps MLF loan rate unchanged, but analysts still expect cuts in the second quarter; -Home prices in 70 major cities in February slightly went up.  Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  中国经济要闻 The People's Bank of China bucked market...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’ s program. 重点提要  -China releases better-than-expected economic indicators despite Covid-19 resurgence and external challenges; -Top market regulator fined companies 23.6 billion yuan last year for breaking monopoly rules. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  中国经济要闻 January-Fe...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -Premier Li Keqiang expressed confidence in hitting this year's growth target despite headwinds;    -China allows rapid Covid-19 tests for the first time, approving 10 home-use test kits. Highlight s  of the Two Sessions 2022 聚焦全国两会 Chinese Premier Li Keqiang elaborated...

S: Hi everyone. Welcome to CBN Friday Special. I’m Stephanie LI. R: And I’m ZHANG Ran. For today’s program, we will talk about the “silver economy" in China, which is dedicated to the elderly in our societies. As its name suggests, the silver economy is not a “market” but across “economy”. The population ageing process is real and impacts every market and industry, such as: home accommodation, tra...

Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -Policies implementation is high on this year’s priorities of science and technology work; -Finance Minister said China’s tax refunds and cuts will reach a new high in 2022. Highlight s  of the Two Sessions 2022 聚焦全国两会 The priority this year will be to fully implement reforms and policies related to science and technology, Chinese Minister of...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi briefed media on China's foreign policy and diplomatic relations; -Top economic planner outlines reform priorities to further boost growth. Highlight of the Two Sessions 2022 聚焦全国两会 In the face of profound changes unseen in a century, China on Monday called...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -China eyes stable growth with an around 5.5% GDP target in 2022, giving a shot in the arm to world recovery； -State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi affirms the importance of China-Russia friendship. Highlights of “Two Sessions 2022” 聚焦全国两会 China has set its economic growth target...

S:  Hello everyone. Welcome to CBN Friday Special. I’m Stephanie LI. R:  I’m Zhang Ran. Hey Stephanie, a new milk tea shop opened yesterday right down our office building, do you want to get a cup of bubble tea now? S:  I’d love to, but we’re in the middle of the show.  R:  No worries. It takes orders on its mini-program on WeChat and takeaway tea will be delivered to you...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. 大家好，我是主持人李莹亮。 Coming up on today’s program. 重点提要  -Top banking regulator said China has made progress in preventing and defusing financial risks; -Chinese food delivery platforms Ele.me and Meituan reduce commission for pandemic-affected merchants. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  中国经济要闻 China has made co...