World Today

① We take a look at a new white paper on China’s arms control and how it tells us about China’s commitment to safeguarding world peace and security. (00:54) ② Japan’s Sanae Takaichi says that, under the so-called “San Francisco Peace Treaty”, Japan is not in a position to determine or recognize the legal status of Taiwan. Why is this remark erroneous? (15:22) ③ Donald Trump has signed an executive...

① Ahead of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, President Xi Jinping says China firmly supports the Palestinian people. How can the international society better deliver fairness and justice to the Palestinian people? (00:55) ② China has vowed to unite compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait to oppose Taiwan independence activities. What is the danger when Taiwan...

① President Xi Jinping has outlined China’s principled position on the Taiwan question in a telephone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump. Why is Taiwan’s return to China an integral part of the post-war international order? Why should China and the US jointly safeguard the victory of World War II? (00:52) ② We take a look at Shenzhou-22, China’s first emergency mission to its Tiangong space...

① We explore the key proposals made by China at the G20 Summit in South Africa and how G20 could strengthen development empowerment for the Global South. (00:54) ② China says it will never permit external forces to meddle in the Taiwan region nor allow Japanese militarism to stage a comeback. Why does upholding the one-China principle and safeguarding the outcomes of World War II matter? (15:15) ③...

China is lodging serious protests with Japan over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on the Taiwan question. Over the past two weeks, the remarks describing a Taiwan contingency as a survival-threatening situation for Japan have triggered strong outrage and condemnation from China and beyond. In the words of Russia’s foreign ministry, Japan has not yet acknowledged its mistakes 80 ye...

① Chinese premier arrives in Zambia for a landmark visit. What might their ties say about future collaboration across the Global South? (00:55) ② Japan’s neighbors are raising serious concerns over Takaichi’s provocations on Taiwan and territorial claims. How far could these missteps push East Asian tensions? (13:40) ③ China welcomes the Netherlands’ decision to suspend its intervention at Nexperi...

① Global alarm is rising over Japan's sharp rightward shift and the resurgence of militarist rhetoric. (00:45) ② Foreign investors are stepping up their presence in China’s A-share market and increasing allocations to Chinese assets. What does this tell us about global confidence in China’s economic fundamentals? (12:51) ③ Global debut: UAE aerobatic team fully upgrades to Chinese-made trainer jet...

① Chinese Premier Li Qiang is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Moscow and deepening China-Russia cooperation—what’s at stake for regional growth? (00:53) ② Japanese diplomat in Beijing as Takaichi’s remarks weigh on economy—how far could the damage go? (13:12) ③ Hainan new course: What to know about the Special Customs Operation? (23:38) ④ The UN backed US’s Gaza peace pl...

① Does Japan’s recent Taiwan rhetoric reveal a resurgence of far-right militarism? (00:49) ② China and Germany look to boost trade and investment—How will this deepen their cooperation? (24:57) ③ Moody’s: US deglobalization may offset AI’s boost next year. (35:16) ④ New Zealand’s top court rules Uber drivers must be treated as employees, not contractors. (46:14)

As our planet gets hotter, and disasters strike harder, world leaders gather for COP30 in Brazil’s Belém. Can they turn promises into action? What’s at stake this year, and how is China taking the lead in the global fight against climate change? Sit-in host Xu Yawen is joined by Wu Changhua, President of the Global Climate Academy and Chair of the Governing Council at the Asia Pacific Water Forum;...

① Meeting top executives of the National Committee on US-China Relations, China’s vice premier called for efforts to promote the stable development of China-US economic ties. Can economic ties continue to serve as the ballast and propeller of China-US relations? (00:47) ② US President Donald Trump has signed a funding package, ending the longest government shutdown in the country’s history. What d...

① Spain’s King Felipe VI is on a state visit to China. How can China and Spain build a more stable and dynamic strategic partnership? (00:53) ② In a phone call with his Canadian counterpart, China’s foreign minister called for healthy, stable and sustainable China-Canada ties. Are we seeing the return of the ties to the right track after years of twists and turns? (14:12) ③ China has introduced ne...

① China has lodged representations with Japan over its prime minister’s remarks concerning Taiwan. Why is it problematic and dangerous to suggest that a military conflict over Taiwan could be a survival-threatening situation for Japan? (00:54) ② US President Donald Trump has vowed to do everything he can to help Syria, after hosting the country’s interim president for a White House meeting. What’s...

① China has suspended port fees for US-linked ships and some critical mineral export curbs to the US. We explore China’s strong commitment to implementing the consensus reached during the China-US trade talks in Malaysia. (00:51) ② What is behind the resilience of China’s foreign trade in the first ten months of 2025? (12:38) ③ We take a look at a new white paper highlighting China’s achievements...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has visited South Korea for the first time in 11 years. He sat down with South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongiu. This came after years of tension after Seoul decided to host the US THAAD missile defense system in 2016. Are we witnessing a reset in China-South Korea relations? What is driving this shift, and could South Kore...

① China expands visa-free access, how will it reshape international travel and trade ties? (00:45) ② China delays Shenzhou-20’s return after suspected space debris impact. What to know about the mission? (15:12) ③ Peruvian Trade Official: Peru’s Growing Exports and China’s Technology Are Creating a New Model of Global South Partnership. (25:54) ④ Breathing easier: How China's clean-air drive opens...

① CIIE sets a new record in scale: How can global businesses tap into these opportunities while co-creating value with China? (00:47) ② High-speed deliveries, high demand: China’s ‘Double 11’ off to a strong start. (26:57) ③ China and the UN Promote Dialogue Among Civilizations: Insights from Ambassador Fu Cong. (31:15) ④ U.S. military pressure on Venezuela intensifies. What fallout will the regio...

① Russian Prime Minister visits Beijing. Which areas of China-Russia cooperation will go deeper from here? (00:49) ② Germany’s foreign minister called China, reaffirming the one-China principle. How can Berlin avoid “microphone diplomacy” while engaging with Beijing? (13:41) ③ Turkiye urges Israel to respect Gaza’s ceasefire. Will Ankara’s diplomatic push help stabilize the region? (25:43) ④ Peru...

① Chinese FM highlights outcomes of President Xi's visit. What insights does it reveal about China’s role in future global engagement? (00:50) ② China’s non-manufacturing PMI at 50.1 in October, manufacturing PMI at 49. What do these numbers signal for the country’s economic recovery? (14:04) ③ Russia and U.S. aren’t rushing a summit, while Ukraine receives Germany’s promised Patriot systems. How...

As President Xi Jinping lays out a five-point vision for a more open, connected, and inclusive Asia-Pacific at APEC, how will his vision shape the region's economic cooperation and drive new growth in the coming years? Host Ge Anna joins Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow of the Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), a Canadian think tank & Chair of the Asia Narratives 15th-5-Year Initiat...

① President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump have agreed to strengthen China-US cooperation during their meeting in South Korea. Does the meeting present an opportunity for the two sides to move beyond an era of adversarial competition towards a more normal relationship? (00:48) ② Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, with the two side...

① In a phone call with his Japanese counterpart, China’s foreign minister called for jointly advancing the strategic relationship of mutual benefit and building constructive bilateral ties. With Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in office, what is the outlook of China-Japan ties? (00:52) ② US President Donald Trump has met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as part of the final leg of...

① China and ASEAN have upgraded their free trade agreement. How will the deal’s 3.0 version benefit the two sides? (00:55) ② We explore the key messages from a phone call between China’s foreign minister and his US counterpart. (14:24) ③ Why does China plan to place more emphasis on investing in human resources during its next five-year plan? (24:35) ④ US President Donald Trump has held a meeting...

① At a summit involving ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for joint efforts to achieve new successes for the development of East Asia. How can we make the region’s economic miracles continue into the future? (00:47) ② How can China achieve greater self-reliance in science and technology during its next five-year plan? (13:03) ③ China’s industrial profits soared 2...

Top Chinese leaders have adopted recommendations for the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan during the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. The plan will guide China’s economic and social development from 2026 to 2030. According to the session’s communique, the blueprint will emphasize high-quality growth, innovation, green development, modern industry,...