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①Meeting president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, China's Wang Yi urged Japan to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question. We explore why Japan needs to improve its relationship with China from its current low. (00:52) ②Why has the profit growth of China's high-tech manufacturing enterprises far outpaced its overall industri...

① The Global Development Initiative is marking its 5th anniversary. What has it delivered to the world since its launch? (00:53) ② China and the US have reached positive consensus on multiple economic and trade issues during their latest round of consultations. How much space does it create to stabilize their trade ties? (12:42) ③ The Chinese Embassy in Manila has hit out at Gilberto Teodoro Jr. a...

China and the United States have reached consensus on eight outcomes following a widely watched summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Washington. It touches on the key principles for a new vision for the bilateral relationship, mutual support in hosting international summits, Iran, trade consultation, AI dialogue, etc. What strategic guidance does the consensus provide for China-US ties? I...

President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States has provided fresh guidance for bilateral ties. The Chinese leader says he and President Donald Trump have reached common understanding on many issues during their talks in Washington, adding both nations stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation. How can China and the US translate their new vision of a "constructive China-US...

①Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome: China and the U.S. should be partners, not rivals. (00:53) ②We talk with four young people from China and the United States, exploring: Can a new generation build a healthier China-US relationship? (16:27) ③Takaichi provocatively challenges the UN Charter's "enemy state clauses". Is Japan edging back toward militarism? (26:10) ④China leads global touris...

①Xi and Trump are set to meet again in Washington, less than six months after their last meeting in Beijing. What kind of China-U.S. relationship is taking shape? ②2026 World Manufacturing Convention opens in Anhui, China. How far has China's industrial upgrading come? ③U.S. and Iranian officials hold three-hour talks in New York. Is there a real opening for diplomacy? ④Washington, Tokyo and Seoul...

①Chinese FM rejects protectionism and urges China and Germany to boost cooperation, uphold free trade.(00:48) ②Ambassador Fu Cong on President Xi's state visit to the United States, and where China-US relations stand.(14:05) ③China unveils a new five-year plan for agricultural and rural development. What does it mean for China’s food security?(24:47) ④Peruvian entrepreneur: Get involved, AI is a d...

①The annual China-ASEAN Expo highlights growing trade ties. How integrated are China-ASEAN industries? ②China sets a goal of becoming a global bio-medicine powerhouse by 2030. What does this mean for China's pharma sector? ③Malaysian government official: APEC's quick win is sharing best practices. ④German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called his party's state election results a "disaster." Where i...

Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan is here. But it has also prompted a very different narrative in some Western media coverage. Is it really a move toward a planned economy or "mainlandization"? Or does their portrayal miss what the plan is actually about? From governance and economic planning to innovation, housing and alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, let's look beyond the narrative...

①Iran's foreign minister has made a trip to Beijing. What support can China give for restarting negotiations over the Iran conflict? (00:55) ②The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years in a renewed fight against inflation. We explore the uncertainties on long-term US inflation. (15:27) ③How has the recent BRICS summit injected fresh momentum into G...

①Hong Kong has unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development. Why is planning important for the city? (00:54) ②China has opened a major new canal, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, especially those in Southeast Asian nations. How much economic boost will the canal bring about? (14:37) ③How should China and India recalibrate their...

①In a phone call with his French counterpart, China's foreign minister urged dialogue over China-EU trade friction. What could be the ultimate solution to the challenges in China-EU economic ties? (00:53) ②A recent essay published by a few US tech leaders called for slowing the pace of AI development and claimed that China's AI development poses a threat to US national security. What is wrong with...

①In what ways has Xi Jinping's attendance of the BRICS summit in India helped charts course for greater BRICS cooperation? (00:56) ②A study by the German Economic Institute shows German companies increased investment in China by a third in the first half of 2026, while their investment in the US fell by nearly two-thirds. Is this part of a long-term trend for Germany's international economic engag...

Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended the BRICS Summit and met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Beyond the headlines, what bigger message is Xi sending to the world? For this BRICS special edition, host Ge Anna is joined by Dr. Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University, and Dr. Yao Shujie, Cheung Kong Professor of Eco...

China and India are two economic heavyweights of BRICS. One is the host of this year's BRICS Summit, while the other is set to take over the BRICS presidency next year. Over the past few years, the relationship between the two has been warming. How is the BRICS mechanism adding momentum to the further improvement of China-India ties? How can greater China-India cooperation benefit BRICS in return?...

①Global governance in a changing world: How can BRICS address the world's challenges? (00:42) ②What does China's services trade fair tell us about the value of openness as protectionism rises? (10:38) ③The health of the world's EV industry (25:07) ④Russia first puts "sovereign AI models" into law. What does it mean for Russia's AI capacity-building? (32:03) ⑤What does "pet-friendly campus" reveal...

①What's needed to restore China-UK relations to their "historic high?" (00:46) ②We explore how the expanded BRICS fosters economic growth of its members. (14:21) ③U.S. President Donald Trump wants a swift end to the war in Ukraine. How far away is a final peace deal? (25:12) ④How will China build the infrastructure of the future with its "six networks?" (34:29) ⑤China has the world's largest numbe...

①What to expect from a "next golden decade" for China-Qatar ties? (00:41) ②China says it supports Mexico in maintaining its independence and autonomy. How can the two countries minimize the impact of U.S. pressure? (13:15) ③We explore the factors driving China's foreign trade growth in the first eight months. (25:20) ④Canada's retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods take effect. How is the spiraling tar...

①How will a major capital injection into financial institutions serve China's real economy? (00:43) ②Why is the world lining up to see China's factories? (15:13) ③U.S. envoys hope for a new round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks. What are the obstacles to getting them to the table? (27:51) ④The European Commission President's visit to Greenland amid Trump pressure: what signal is the EU sending? (36:...

Over the course of five days and four nights, President Xi Jinping took part in more than 20 activities - from bilateral meetings with Kyrgyzstan to the SCO Summit and then his state visit to Egypt. At a time when variables such as Washington's "America First" policy are adding to global uncertainty, what clear signals did this intensive diplomatic tour send? Host Ge Anna is joined by Dr. He Wenpi...

①81 years after the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, why do the "Enemy State Clauses" still matter? (00:44) ②The U.S. steps up pressure on Japan to strengthen the yen. How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike this month? (15:19) ③German finance minister sees Iran war and U.S. tariffs as major source of uncertainty. Are U.S.-Europe divisions getting wider? (24:01) ④Glaciers are melting faster,...

①Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Egypt. We explore what's next for bilateral ties. (00:42) ②A conversation with a Former Egyptian PM about how China-Egypt ties can inspire the Global South. (12:10) ③With road access to mudslide-hit border port restored in Xizang, what are the new chances in search and rescue work? (25:24) ④New poll shows Quad citizens question U.S. partnerships...

①President Xi Jinping calls for efforts to support higher-quality SCO development. What is its evolving role in global governance? (00:44) ②The U.S. calls for G20 partners to consider more trade barriers on Beijing. How will it harm G20 mechanism? (12:42) ③We explore how China's semiconductor profits soar amid AI driven computing demand. (25:23) ④Russia's updated automotive strategy to produce 2.8...

①China and Kyrgyzstan sign a treaty on permanent good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation. What does it mean for bilateral ties? (00:46) ②How is China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation reshaping lives and connecting Central Asia? (12:51) ③Rescue efforts intensify after a devastating mudslide hit the border port of Gyirong in southwest China. What lessons does the disaster offer humans? (25:31) ④Key ta...

Discussions in some Western media and policy circles have promoted the idea of a so-called "China squeeze," arguing that China's manufacturing strength is limiting industrialization opportunities for developing economies. Is the "China squeeze" a recycled version of the "China threat?" Does the West really worry about the Global South, or is this another zero-sum approach aimed at containing China...