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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,...

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)