World Beat

Producer: Liu Chang Host: Wang Zongnan Correspondents: Shadati, Chen Xiao VO: Lyu Yanhao, Zeng Yan As a fragile ceasefire holds in the US–Iran conflict, tensions are rising again in the Strait of Hormuz. But beyond blockades and political statements, what does this war actually feel like for people living through it in Tehran? In this episode, we step away from the headlines and bring you voices f...

Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei In Part 2 of our year-end special, World Beat continues revisiting the stories that defined 2025 — and what came after the headlines. This episode covers: * U.S. prices: Inflation cools to 2.7 percent, but energy costs stay high and many Americans feel the squeeze * Trump’s tariffs: From threats to reality — how tariffs reshaped prices, jobs and fact...

Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei As 2025 draws to a close, World Beat looks back at the stories that shaped the year — and what happened after the headlines faded. In Part 1 of our year-end special, we revisit four defining themes, from U.S. politics to global diplomacy. In this episode: * The Epstein Files — Promised transparency, mass redactions, and a political firestorm as Congr...

Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Zongnan & Aiwei This week on World Beat, we break down the biggest global stories — from Nvidia’s latest opening in China to Trump’s headline-grabbing FIFA “peace prize,” renewed border fighting in Southeast Asia, and more. Topics we cover: * Nvidia’s China comeback after Trump approves H200 chip sales. * Thai–Cambodia border clashes displacing hundreds of thousands and...

Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei This week on World Beat, we break down the top global headlines, from Ukraine’s high-stakes peace talks to the UK’s sugar tax expansion, stay tuned for more. * Trump’s Ukraine Ultimatum -- Zelensky to meet Trump on NATO and army limits: peace deal or political theater? * Gaza Ceasefire Fragility -- UN calls for justice as the ceasefire struggles to h...

Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei The U.S. government shutdown is stretching dangerously close to a new record. In this episode, we’ll unpack what’s going on and what makes this crisis different from before. Highlights: * The current shutdown has lasted 34 days—just one day short of breaking the record by the time this episode is released. We’ll see if it does. * The impact is spread...

Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei At the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump called climate change “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” But why does this message — mocking renewables, defending fossil fuels, dismissing science — still resonate with so many Americans? In this episode, we ask: * Why is Trump so hostile to climate action? * How do economy, business intere...

Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and more — Western capitals are suddenly lining up to recognize Palestine. Today, over 80 percent of UN members now do. But what’s driving this wave, and why is Washington still holding back? In this episode of World Beat : * The humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the stories moving public opinion. * Domestic politi...

| Producer: Liu Chang | Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei Conservative activist Charlie Kirk — Trump ally and leader of Turning Point USA — was shot and killed on stage in Utah on Sept. 10. The suspect faces the death penalty. His death has triggered grief, anger, and political finger-pointing, while also reviving a debate about America’s divisions. In this episode, Zongnan and Aiwei look at who Kirk wa...

Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei China has launched one of the most ambitious hydropower projects in history: the Medog Hydropower Project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet. Supporters say it will deliver clean energy, fuel development, and help China reach its carbon goals. Critics warn of environmental damage and regional tensions with India and Bangladesh. In this episode, we...

Hosts: Zongnan & Aiwei Producer: Liu Chang Trump’s at it again — slapping steep new tariffs on dozens of countries, even his closest trade partners. He says it’s about fairness and national security. Critics say it’s politics and power plays. We dig into: * Canada in the crosshairs — why Trump’s blaming fentanyl and Palestine policy, and how Ottawa is reacting. * Winners and losers — small Canadia...

Host: Wang Zongnan Producer: Liu Chang Interviewers: Wang Zongnan, Ma Zheng, Wang Dier, Zhao Zhiqing Guest Liaison: Liu Bowei, Li Xinrui, Zheng Siyuan, Tang Jingyao, Cai Yang Recorded on the sidelines of the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, this episode of World Beat brings together voices from across the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to discuss one timely question...

Hosts: Zongnan & Aiwei Producer: Liu Chang Guest Voice: Julien Nicolas, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts / Copernicus Climate Change Service Interview Reported by: Ma Zhiyi, Zhang Zhaoqing & Ding Yinghua 🌡️ Episode Summary: As heatwaves hit harder and earlier than ever -- we ask: where is it still livable? 🧭 Timeline & Highlights: * 00:00 | Opening Catch-up Zongnan sweats throug...

Hosts: Zongnan & Jialin Producer: Liu Chang As Japan bids farewell to a beloved panda family returning to China, we unpack the global obsession with pandas — and the story behind their soft fur and soft power. From economic impact and zoo booms to conservation science and cultural symbolism, pandas are more than cute: they’re international players. 🕒Timestamps: 00:00 – News story Japan says goodb...

Hosts: Zongnan & Jialin Producer: Liu Chang 🔔 Episode Summary: The 12-day war between Israel and Iran may be over — at least on paper — but questions remain: Why is Trump taking credit? And who actually bore the brunt of the fighting? In this fast-paced episode, Zongnan and Jialin unpack the ceasefire announcement, explore U.S. involvement, and shine a light on the civilian toll — especially the...

Duration: 8 min Hosts: Zongnan & Aiwei Producer: Liu Chang 📍 Los Angeles is on edge, again. After aggressive ICE raids sparked citywide protests, President Trump deployed the National Guard without state approval. Protesters threw bricks. Marines were put on standby. And Governor Gavin Newsom fired back. In this episode, Zongnan and Aiwei unpack a dramatic standoff between federal force and local...

Runtime: ~9 min | Hosts: Zongnan & Aiwei | Producer: Liu Chang Elon Musk is out after around 130 wild days leading Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Layoffs, fake savings, political clashes -- was it genius or chaos? Highlights: ⏱️ 00:45 – Market Reaction: Praise, Punches, and Plummets Quote: “Elon gave an incredible service. Nobody like him… he’s an incredible patriot.” – Trump...

This week on World Beat, we’re sipping on a story that blends global diplomacy with a strong caffeine kick. From bean exports and booming cafe culture to surprising flavor fusions, coffee is becoming an unexpected bridge between China and Southeast Asia. Timeline: 00:44 – China’s growing coffee trade with Indonesia and Malaysia 01:51 – Coffee brands crossing borders: Luckin, Kopi Kenangan, and mor...

Last week, we explored Trump’s push to bring manufacturing back to America, and how the talent gap is more than just a bump in the road. This week, we dig deeper: Are Trump’s education cuts helping or hurting his goal? And is the U.S. economy now built to support a manufacturing revival? Join us as we connect the dots between classrooms, factory floors, and the structural challenges of America’s s...

We have a great show for you today. US President Donald Trump is to bring the glory days of manufacturing back to America. This episode, we focus on the “Talent Gap” in US that might stiffle his ambitions. We'll hear from Alex, an engineer at a US hi-tech company for his views on the challenges facing US manufacturing and what exactly a factory job entails. Buckle up! Timeline: 1:19 Tim Cook: Chea...

Elon Musk recently told Fox News that all life on Earth will eventually be wiped out by the sun. His solution? Colonize Mars. From Tesla to DOGE, from buying Twitter to building a city, what's behind Musk's big projects? What is his big dream and what's driving his big personality? Let's find out. Timeline: 00:31 Elon Musk: "make life multi-planetary." 01:42 So, can we really live on Mars? 02:20 T...

By the time this episode drops, Trump will have hit his 100-day mark in office. But his approval rating is at 39% -- the lowest for any president in 80 years. It is a good moment to take stock: 100 days in, what’s been done, and what’s still just talk, especially when it comes to the pledges he made to voters. Let’s dive into his domestic moves in this episode. Timeline: 00:50 Trump's promises to...

Trump said in his victory speech that his motto is Promises made, promises kept. Nearly 100 days passed, lots of words of his promises seem to fade into thin air. We are gonna spend 2 episodes unpacking how Trump talked the talk, but didn't walk the walk, both at home and abroad. Let's start today with his moves abroad. Timeline: 00:32 Intro 01:27 Promise to broker a Russia-Ukraine peace deal 04:2...

We always hear that flying is the safest way to travel. But it feels like there’s been a lot of air crashes happening recently. Is flying really getting riskier? Or is it all a matter of perception? We help you understand with statistics. 00:20 Intro 01:21 A quick scan of recent U.S. airline disasters 03:44 What the data tells us: Comparing 2025 to 2024 and to other countries 05:53 Why do crashes,...

Today, we're back on the Trump train. Tariffs on penguins, economic formulas, a market meltdown, and protests from Alaska to Amsterdam... some of the latest developments seem hard to believe. We will break down for you this hectic tariff story. 前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动