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Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program AIIB's 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors takes place in Beijing; Chinese premier holds talks with Singaporean PM. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  In the face of mounting challenges to global development, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) president Jin Liqun believes that multilater...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Chinese economy shows resilience, a WEF official said ahead of the 2025 Summer Davos in Tianjing; Payment Connect kicks off with 25,900 cross-boundary transactions between the Chinese mainland and HK. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China's economic development is taking a long-term view by investing in...

Hello! Welcome to this edition of CBN Perspective. I’m Stephanie Li. As summer heats up, lychee fruit becomes one of the season's most sought-after treats. And guest what? In the sweltering summer of 2025, an historical drama exploded onto screens like a burst of ripe lychee juice, staining the Lingnan cultural landscape in vibrant red.  Adapted from awards-winning author Ma Boyong’...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China will further advance the opening-up of its financial sector and capital markets, with Shanghai spearheading the efforts; Guangdong Week at Osaka Expo kicks off next Friday, celebrating Lingnan’s cultural vitality. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China's Shanghai will basically evolve into an inter...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program HKEX is absolutely confident in having mainland giants, said CEO Bonnie Chan; China's central bank unveils eight major financial opening-up measures at 2025 Lujiazui Forum in Shanghai. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Since Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) reformed its listing rules in 2018, 33 Ch...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program As China-Central Asia tourism heats up, travel agencies are launching more products amid growing visitor numbers;  Nvidia will debut at this year’s CISCE, with US firms’ participation up 15%. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  On Monday, China Southern Airlines flight CZ6051, with 173 passengers on bo...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China’s economy displays resilience in May, bolstered by government’s pro-growth policy package; China and Central Asia see robust trade this year. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China’s economy withstood pressures, maintaining stable growth momentum in May, as its resilience is bolstered by the govern...

Host: Stephanie LI  Guest: Jack Zhang, SFC Hong Kong Correspondent Stephanie:  Hello, everyone! Welcome to CBN Correspondent. Today, we’re diving into the world of stablecoins and the regulatory race heating up between Hong Kong and the U.S. Joining me is Jack Zhang, our reporter in Hong Kong who has recently been covering the stablecoins regulation in the city. Jack, thanks for bei...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Guangdong plans to boost supply chain cooperation with ASEAN; Ant Group plans to file for stablecoins permits in Hong Kong as soon as August. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Guangdong plans to further strengthen cross-border cooperation with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the Chinese provin...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Global markets rallied on optimism over China-U.S. trade talks; China unveils new guidelines to deepen reforms in Shenzhen. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China and the United States have over the past two days conducted professional, rational, in-depth and candid exchanges, said a senior Chinese offic...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Huawei’s Ren Zhengfei speaks to People’s Daily on hot topics of public interest including its advance chip technology; China's NEV retail sales and exports both surged in May. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  In a recent interview with People’s Daily published on Tuesday, Huawei Technologies' founder, Re...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Asian stocks gained on Monday as investors pin hope on China-US trade talks in London; China’s foreign trade increased 2.5% in Jan-May. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Stock markets across Asia climbed Monday, helped by the renewed China-US trade talks in London. China's A-share market opened on a posit...

Hello! Welcome to this edition of CBN Perspective. I’m Stephanie Li. I still remember the first time I tasted coffee from southwest China’s Yunnan province. It was a crisp, sunny morning in Dali, a historic city with stunning natural scenery and colorful Bai ethnic culture.  At a random coffee stand, I bought a simple Americano with local blend. As I took my first sip, I paused. There was som...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Legislation on stablecoins is a milestone for Hong Kong, paving way for RMB’s cross-border use; China's finance ministry issues 12.5 billion yuan of treasury bonds in Hong Kong. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Hong Kong's introduction of the world's first dedicated legislation on fiat-referenced stablec...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Chinese stocks continued to gain on Wednesday, enchanting global investors on more supportive moves; High-profile Hong Kong delegation tours GBA for growth opportunities. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China's A-share market has remained steadfast despite headwinds in major Asian markets at the start o...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China saw 3% increase in cross-regional trips during Dragon Boat Festival, with folklore tours spurring consumption; BYD retains electric car crown in May. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China saw a robust growth in travel and tourism-related consumption during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival h...

Hello! Welcome to this edition of CBN Perspective. I’m Stephanie Li. China’s new energy battery bigwig Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) has made headlines again – this time for its USD4.6 billion debut on the Hong Kong stock exchange, the world’s largest initial public offering this year.  CATL’s shares surged as much as 18% on its debut, a signal of both investor confidence and...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Dragon Boat festivities and zongzi exports surge ahead of traditional holiday; Bangladeshi mangoes enter China for the first time. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  As the Dragon Boat Festival approaches, celebrations are in full swing across the globe, with dragon boat races and traditional food gaining...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China’s Dragon Boat Festival is expected to see a surge in short-haul and cultural tourism; Chinese premier pledges stronger strategic alignment with ASEAN and GCC for common development during the trilateral summit. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  As China's Dragon Boat Festival approaches, cities acro...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Chinese premier says China and Malaysia jointly usher in new "Golden 50 Years" for bilateral ties; China's industrial profits went up 1.4 percent in Jan-April. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China is ready to work with Malaysia to deepen exchanges and collabora...

Hello! Welcome to this edition of CBN Perspective. I’m Stephanie Li. As the 21st China International Cultural Industries Fair (ICIF) opened in Shenzhen on Thursday, Guangdong—China’s top cultural export province—stepped into the spotlight, unveiling an 87-measure policy blueprint to turbocharge six core areas including film and TV, live performances, animation, online games, esports, and digital s...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program The 21st ICIF kicks off in Shenzhen, showcasing a fusion of Chinese culture and technology; Hong Kong’s IPO market nearly quadruples in a year as global investors reprice Chinese assets. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  More than six-thousand exhibitors attend the 21st China International Cultural Indust...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program China’s central bank reduces LPR and major lenders cut deposit rates; CATL jumped 16 percent in its Hong Kong debut as the year’s biggest IPO sizzles.  Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China's one-year loan prime rate (LPR), a market-based benchmark lending rate, was lowered to 3.0 percent on Tuesda...

Hi everyone. I’m Stephanie LI. Coming up on today’s program Chinese economy displays strong resilience in April, marked by 6.1% rise in industrial output and 5.1% growth in retail sales; HKEX is set to become the world's top destination for IPOs after CATL’s listing tomorrow. Here’s what you need to know about China in the past 24 hours  China's economy continued to grow steadily in April wit...

Stephanie: Hey everyone, and welcome to this edition of CBN x ASEAN Watch. I’m Stephanie, your host, and today we’re diving into a phenomenon that’s taking Southeast Asia by storm: Chinese mini dramas. These bite-sized shows, packed with drama, romance, and plenty of “shuangdian” (those satisfying plot twists), are becoming a big deal overseas. Joining me today to unpack this trend is Sh...