World Today

① Overseas banks raise China’s 2025 GDP forecasts— What’s fueling the optimism? (00:49) ② A ceremony will be held to mark 80 years since Taiwan’s restoration—what lessons does this hold for cross-strait unity today? (13:18) ③ China overtakes U.S. as Germany’s top trading partner—what’s driving this shift in global trade? (23:53) ④ U.S. debt surpasses $38 trillion as government shutdown drags on—ho...

① China leads the world in wind power for 15 straight years, what’s next for its clean energy push under the upcoming Five-Year Plan? (00:51) ② China's consumption grows steadily in the first three quarters of 2025 — what does this indicate about the resilience and future trajectory of its domestic market? (10:32) ③ Zelenskyy is ready for a ceasefire, yet with the US-Russia summit on hold. Where d...

① From the 14th to the 15th Five-Year Plan—What drives China’s steady hand in governance? (00:51) ② China’s NEV boom accelerates: production and sales surge 35%, while exports jump 90% in the first 9 months. (14:16) ③ Japan makes history with its first female prime minister, as it faces political and economic headwinds—what challenges loom over Tokyo? (24:43) ④ Israel hits Gaza, blames Hamas. Can...

① As China charts its next Five-Year Plan, what direction will its development take? (00:51) ② Xi congratulates Cheng Li-wun on election as KMT chairperson. (25:00) ③ What’s driving the buzz around robots and AI at the 138th Canton Fair? (34:18) ④ Inside the Afghanistan–Pakistan Talks in Doha: What’s Next? (44:17)

2025 marks the final year of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025), with preparations for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) already underway. How have China's economic resilience and technological innovation set the stage for its next strategic leap? Host Ge Anna joins Dr. Warwick Powell, Adjunct Professor, Queensland University, and Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center...

① China and France have held a strategic dialogue in Hangzhou. How can the two sides deepen mutual trust and promote all-round cooperation? (00:52) ② South Korea has appointed Ro Jae-hun, the eldest son of former President Roh Tae-woo, as its new ambassador to China. What does this appointment tell about President Lee Jae Myung and his administration’s China policy? (14:03) ③ Russian President Vla...

① Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno has concluded a two-day visit to China. What does the visit signify regarding Madrid’s China policy? (00:52) ② The IMF’s latest economic forecast: the global economy has shown resilience amid US tariff turmoil, but the outlook remains dim. (13:47) ③ Apple CEO Tim Cook has met China’s minister of industry and information technology in Beijing. Am...

① China has hit back on US port fees with retaliatory levies. We explore why Washington seeks to weaken China’s commercial shipping power and reignites the broader trade tensions with China. (1:00) ② China’s express delivery volume has surpassed 150 billion parcels this year, reaching a milestone more than a month ahead of schedule. What does it tell about the resilience of China’s consumer market...

① Addressing the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, Xi Jinping called for truly internalizing gender equality in society. We take a look at China’s achievements in empowering women and its contributions to global efforts for women’s development. (00:49) ② China has reported strong export and import figures for September against the backdrop of new trade tensions with the US. What’s behin...

China has wrapped up its National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays with impressive numbers. During the eight-day holiday break, 888 million trips were made, marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year. Domestic tourism revenue reached over 800 billion yuan, approximately $113 billion, a 15% year-on-year growth. What do these figures reveal about China’s booming holiday economy? And ho...

① China and Italy reaffirm strong ties — what opportunities lie ahead? (00:47) ② World Bank lifts China’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.8% — what does this mean for global economic momentum? (15:12) ③ Israel and Hamas reach agreement on the first phase of a peace plan — could this be a real turning point for Gaza? (26:38) ④ China’s box office exceeds 2024 total, boosted by “super golden week” holiday....

① South Korea says it will “spare no effort” to strengthen ties with China — where are Beijing- Seoul relations headed next? (00:49) ② For the first time ever, renewable power has overtaken coal — and China is leading the charge. What does this mean for the global energy future? (13:50) ③ How will China's low-altitude economy take shape and unfold in the coming years? (25:01)

① Israel and Hamas open indirect talks in Egypt — but how likely is a Gaza ceasefire? (00:45) ② France sees third PM exit since last December — does this political turmoil pose risks to Europe? (14:46) ③ China set to test asteroid defense system — how could this mission reshape China's growing space economy and global role? (24:45)