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China has unveiled new regulations on outbound investment to push ahead high-level opening-up while safeguarding national security and interests. Why has China introduced the rules at this particular moment? What do they mean for Chinese companies expanding overseas and for their international partners? And how can China balance opening-up and security? Host Dou Hongyu is joined by Adjunct Profess...

① The Trump administration has proposed new tariffs on imports from 60 economies, claiming they fail to ban US imports made with forced labor. Is this a legitimate ground to rebuild the administration’s tariff regime following domestic legal setbacks? (00:54) ② The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution to limit Donald Trump’s war powers against Iran. Is the US president increasingly...

① British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has made a three-day China visit. Can China and Britain develop a long-term strategic partnership? (00:54) ② Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee is leading a large delegation on a tour to Central Asia. What is driving Hong Kong to seek closer ties with the region? (15:47) ③ A European Parliament committee has voted to scrap EU import duties on a range of US...

① Brazil’s foreign minister is on a visit to China. Is China-Brazil partnership becoming globally important? (00:53) ② Driven by soaring demand for semiconductors and AI servers, South Korea’s exports recorded the fastest growth since 1984 in May. We explore how South Korea is benefiting from a global AI boom. (13:38) ③ What is motivating Peter Magyar, Hungary’s new prime minister, to try to remov...

① Why has the Chinese delegation warned against attempts to revive Japanese militarism at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore? (00:54) ② China will adopt a new regulation on outbound investment. Can the country strike a balance between fending off risks to national security and encouraging normal outbound investment? (14:39) ③ How concerning is Israel’s military expansion into Lebanon? (25:27) ④...

International peacekeeping missions are in peril due to global geopolitical deadlock, funding issues and declining personnel numbers, according to a recent report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Just under 79,000 personnel were deployed in international peacekeeping missions at the end of last year, its lowest level in 25 years. The study says missions managed by the Unite...

① Why are Germany's economy and energy minister and business representatives visiting Beijing while the EU is “de-risking” from China? (00:41) ② A global partnership to fight poverty has been launched in Beijing. Why is it important? (13:25) ③ China warns Quad countries against "bloc confrontation." How will the bloc harm regional peace? (26:31) ④ Norway is set to join a nuclear deterrence initiat...

① The Chinese FM calls for more international support for the UN Charter. Why is the message important now? (00:44) ② Japanese parliament passes a bill to establish a national intelligence council. What's the danger of it? (14:02) ③ Southern China power demand hits record high ahead of summer peak. How to respond to it? (25:33) ④ Unitree Robotics is gearing up for IPO. What makes the listing impor...

① China and Serbia pledge deeper strategic cooperation and stronger bilateral ties. What to expect? (00:44) ② China doubles relending for tech innovation and equipment upgrades. How effective are the financial tools? (14:23) ③ China makes an important step for 6G development. How close are we to the 6G era? (25:32) ④ U.S. President Donald Trump pushes the expansion of Abraham Accords alongside Ira...

① Pakistani Prime Minister is in Beijing for an official visit. What's next for China-Pakistan relations? (00:46) ② China's Shenzhou-23 astronauts enter the Tiangong space station. What can we expect from this mission? (13:23) ③ White House says preliminary deal has been reached to end US-Iran conflict. Will tensions really ease this time? (23:59) ④ Warsh takes the Fed's helm as inflation climbs a...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up his 25th official visit to China, four days after U.S. President Donald Trump finished his trip to Beijing. What can we expect from China-Russia relations in the years ahead? And what could Beijing’s interactions with Trump and Putin mean for the future of the world? Host Dou Hongyu is joined by Qin Qian with East China University of Political Scienc...

① Xizang targets 7% GDP growth in 2026, well above national average. Which sectors will lead this highland growth?(00:50) ② China wins 90% of global VLCC orders. How does China maintain this shipbuilding edge?(13:30) ③ Cuban president calls US charges against Raul Castro politically motivated. What’s Washington’s real aim?(25:00) ④ Netanyahu says Israel now controls roughly 60% of the Gaza Strip d...

① Xi calls for higher-quality China-Russia strategic coordination. What does this say about the depth and breadth of ties?(00:45) ② Beijing and Washington reach preliminary trade outcomes. What new signals does this send?(14:45) ③ Taiwan Affairs Office slams Lai Ching-te as "disruptor of peace" and "creator of crises" following May 20 speech(25:10) ④ Local governments in China race to build "token...

① Putin says Russia-China ties have reached a truly unprecedented level. What’s next? (00:55) ② The WHA rejects a proposal concerning Taiwan for the 10th year in a row. What does this reaffirm about the one-China principle? (13:55) ③ Chinese tech firms are driving a new IPO boom on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. What does this signal for Hong Kong’s new growth cycle? (24:00) ④ Argentina and China d...

① Xi, Putin mark 10th China-Russia expo ahead of Putin’s China visit. (00:45) ② What does the Trump–Netanyahu call signal about the risk of renewed conflict with Iran? (14:00) ③ China's economy maintains steady growth in first four months. Are Western media warnings about weakening justified? (25:30) ④ China's top market regulator unveils 34 priorities to back up private sector growth. What impact...

U.S. President Donald Trump has paid a state visit to China, the first by an American president in nearly nine years. What are the biggest takeaways from this closely watched visit? How should we understand the new vision for China-U.S. relations? And how could it shape the future of the world order? Host Dou Hongyu is joined by Muhammad Ali Nasir, Professor of Economics at the University of Leeds...

① China and the US have agreed to work towards a constructive relationship of strategic stability. Are the two sides opening up a new chapter in bilateral ties? (00:53) ② We talk to a senior official at World Trade Centers Association on China-US commercial ties and globalization. (15:24) ③ What’s at stake in a BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting hosted by India? (24:59) ④ Kevin Warsh has won Senate...

① Meeting UNESCO’s director-general in Beijing, Xi Jinping says China is ready to work with the UN agency to expand access to the benefits of educational, scientific and cultural development. What has China contributed to UNESCO? (00:56) ② China’s ambassador to the US did an interview with Newsweek ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to China. We explore the key messages sent by Beijing in thi...

① It’s been three years since President Xi Jinping chaired a forum on advancing the development of Xiongan New Area in the northern Chinese province of Hebei. What does China’s vision for Xiongan tell us about its governance approach? (01:01) ② Tajik President Emomali Rahmon is on a state visit to China. How are closer ties with China benefiting the Central Asian country? (14:37) ③ We talk to a fo...

① China has confirmed an upcoming state visit by US President Donald Trump. What could get accomplished during the visit? (00:50) ② Why has China’s foreign trade maintained strong momentum in April despite the economic and energy shocks from the Middle East crisis? (12:12) ③ Iran has rejected the latest US ceasefire proposal as tantamount to surrender, while Donald Trump has described Tehran’s res...

Japan is witnessing its largest anti-war protests in decades. Since coming into power, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has taken major steps away from Japan’s post-war pacifism, lifting restrictions on lethal weapons exports and actively seeking political support for revising the constitution. As a result, a sentiment against remilitarization is gaining momentum in Japan. How worrisome is Japan’s de...

① Uzbekistan's PM is in Beijing on a two-day visit. What should we expect? (00:44) ② A report says the EU cyber plan barring Chinese suppliers will lead to huge cost for the bloc. Will economic costs outweigh the security gains? (13:44) ③ China’s robotics exports posted strong growth in Q1. What has driven this increase? (25:28) ④ What do we need to know about Hantavirus infections on the cruise s...

① Iran’s top diplomat visits Beijing. What’s behind the timing? (00:48) ② A phone call between the Russian Foreign Minister and the U.S. Secretary of State: what direction could it take U.S.–Russia relations? (12:19) ③ Ukraine eyes Japan as a potential weapons source after export rules ease. What threats could this pose? (24:45) ④ What does China's May Day holiday travel reveal about consumer vita...

①China calls for staying on alert over Japan's nuclear move. Why is Japan's nuclear ambition a greater concern now? (00:46) ②The U.S. moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force. How big is the risk of hostilities resuming? (13:53) ③Germany warns the European Union will retaliate if the U.S. raises auto tariffs to 25%. How will the trade disputes affect transatlantic relations? (24:47) ④China's...

① The Chinese president urges Chinese youth to align personal pursuits with national development. How to interpret his message? (00:47) ② Historic protests are held in Japan against PM Takaichi's constitutional revision. How might this affect Takaichi's ability to advance her revision agenda? (14:24) ③ The U.S. military launches effort to guide ships out of Strait of Hormuz. What is the strategic...