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China is intensively sending a message that it remains committed to opening up no matter how the external environment may evolve. According to China’s Ministry of Commerce, three wholly foreign-owned hospitals have been approved as part of a pilot program launched last year to expand access in health care, telecommunications, and biotechnology sectors. In the same program, 13 foreign companies have gained approval to provide telecom services, and more than 40 foreign-funded biotech projects have been launched.
Why are China and foreign investors staying committed to each other? Host Ding Heng is joined by Professor Liu Baocheng, Director of the Center for International Business Ethics at University of International Business and Economics; Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow of the Center for China and Globalization; Zhou Sili, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at University of Macau.
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① Chinese president inspects Lijiang in Yunnan Province, stresses sustainable, healthy growth of cultural, tourism industry. (00:48)
② Trump, Zelensky agree to "partial ceasefire" in Ukraine. (14:57)
③ EU has launched a new initiative to reduce security dependence on the United States. (24:34)
④ US Fed Chair says Trump tariffs could delay progress on the inflation fight. (34:29)
⑤New data reveals 17 EU member states still rely on Huawei and ZTE for 5G equipment. (43:06)
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① Chinese President Xi Jinping's inspection in Guizhou highlights China's commitment to high-quality development. (00:48)
② Trump, Putin agree on a ceasefire for energy infrastructure in Ukraine. (14:32)
③ OECD raises 2025 forecast for China's economic growth to 4.8 percent. (25:03)
④ Canada PM Carney announces a deal with Australia to boost the Arctic radar. (36:09)
⑤ NASA astronauts return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space. (47:24)
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① Israel carries out deadliest attacks on Gaza since the Jan. ceasefire. (00:44)
② Indian PM Modi calls for strengthening ties with China. (11:49)
③ Chinese cities strengthen policy efforts to help stabilize real estate markets. (24:20)
④ New Canadian PM picks France over U.S. for his first foreign visit. (34:40)
⑤ U.S. consumer sentiment declined following economic uncertainty and inflation concerns. (44:28)
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① China's economy maintained steady growth in the first two months, supported by strong performances in the industrial and service sectors. (00:50)
② China unveils a plan featuring special initiatives to boost consumer spending. (13:14)
③ China’s central authorities have identified key figures of Taiwan cyber-attacks. (26:50)
④ U.S. launches large-scale airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen. (37:24)
⑤ OpenAI attacks its fast-rising Chinese competitor, DeepSeek. (44:12)
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Three months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's interim President has been struggling to unite the country.
In a landmark breakthrough, the government struck a deal to merge the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions.
While Syrian Kurds celebrate the deal, residents on the northwestern coast remain wary after days of sectarian violence that killed over 1,000 people. The government blamed pro-Assad groups for instigating the violence, and said the security threats had already been neutralized, but will the fragmented country be able to achieve peace and unity after 13 years of civil war?
Host Zhao Ying is joined by Wang Jin, Associate Professor with Northwest University in Xi'an, China; Joseph Siracusa, Professor of Global Futures with Curtin University; Steven Wright, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
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① China has announced a meeting with Russia and Iran in Beijing to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. We explore how it might create conditions for the resumption of nuclear talks? (00:51)
② How is Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane’s visit to China cementing bilateral ties? (12:56)
③ How should we understand China’s statement that it has never exported fentanyl-related medications to North America? (24:23)
④ Why is Ukraine losing ground to Russian forces in Kursk region? How might the battlefield situation in the region play a role in determining if Moscow will accept the US ceasefire proposal? (33:13)
⑤ We take a look at a legal case in China where the court has ruled that an AI-generated image should have copyright protection. Can China’s legal system keep pace with AI’s development in the digital era? (43:32)
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① US President Donald Trump’s additional tariffs on steel and aluminum have taken effect after prior exemptions and duty-free quotas expired. How will they hurt the US itself? (00:54)
② We explore how Trump’s move to plow ahead on tariffs has made US equities lose trillions of dollars in value. (13:55)
③ The US has agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after Kyiv showed readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. Does Ukraine genuinely share Trump’s vision for peace? (25:00)
④ We take a look at Greenland’s elections which have been dominated by independence and Trump’s interest. (34:43)
⑤ Angola has announced a plan to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the rebel group M23. What leverage does Angola hold? (44:06)
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① We take a look at China’s newly announced high-tech fund and how it can help the country’s emerging industries grow. (00:54)
② SDF, a Kurdish-led militia alliance, has agreed a deal to integrate all military and civilian institutions into the Syrian state. How big of a step forward does the deal represent in Syria’s political process? (13:15)
③ We explore why Citi analysts have upgraded their recommendation for China equities from “neutral” to “overweight”. (26:00)
④ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Mauritius, with a major issue at stake: New Delhi’s stance on Mauritius’ claims over the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. (34:42)
⑤ Data compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows that the war in Ukraine has helped grow US dominance of the global arms industry. Will this finding alter President Donald Trump’s thinking on whether to withdraw military support for Ukraine? (45:07)
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① China’s minister of human resources and social security has pledged to step up resources to support employment. How can China stabilize its job market this year? (00:50)
② Mark Carney, Canada’s next prime minister, is vowing to win the trade war against US President Donald Trump. Can he translate his determination into real actions when in office? (14:25)
③ Over 1,300 people in Syria have been killed amid intense fighting between forces associated with the country’s new government and those loyal to former leader Bashar al-Assad. What does the fighting tell us about the political situation in Syria? (24:59)
④ European Central Bank cuts eurozone interest rates again amid trade war fears. (33:46)
⑤ ASPI, an anti-China think tank based in Australia, is suspending some so-called research on China after the Trump administration paused grants. We explore how US government money has driven ASPI’s fabrication of a negative narrative about China. (44:01)
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has highlighted China's role as a source of stability in a turbulent world. On Friday, Wang answered more than 20 questions on the sidelines of the annual session of China's national legislature.
In this edition of the program, we delve into Wang's key messages on Beijing's foreign policy. Host Ding Heng is joined by Warwick Powell, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology; Professor Yao Shujie from Chongqing University; Professor Wang Zhengxu from the School of Public Administration with Zhejiang University.
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①Two Sessions: An interview with CPPCC member, former WHO chief Margaret Chan (00:33)
②The United States has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine. (14:28)
③France considers protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal. (24:59)
④Arab leaders have approved a 53-billion-US-dollar plan for Gaza's reconstruction. Can the plan become reality? (34:09)
⑤Panama president says "Trump is lying" about reclaiming canal. (43:17)
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①China targets economic growth of around 5% in 2025. How achievable is this goal? (00:35)
②How can tech innovations help improve senior wellbeing? (25:00)
③European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an 800 billion euro plan to "rearm" Europe. Does this mark a turning point in transatlantic relations? (35:07)
④The Mobile World Congress is underway in Barcelona. What trends will shape the future mobile economy? (41:55)
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①China's top political advisory body starts its annual session. What are the key issues dominating this year's agenda? (00:40)
②As Trump's new tariffs take effect, China hits back with retaliatory measures. How will the trade war escalate in the coming months? (14:05)
③The United States pauses military aid to Ukraine. What's behind this decision, and what are the potential consequences? (24:34)
④Austria has sworn in a new government, ending five months of political deadlock over forming a coalition. (32:19)
⑤Shenzhen has released an action plan to expand the city's AI industry to one trillion yuan, or about 140 billion U.S. dollars, by 2026. (40:42)
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①The UK and European leaders are drafting a Ukraine peace plan to present to the US. (00:36)
②Israel halts all aid to Gaza as ceasefire falters. (25:00)
③China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI peaked at 50.8 in February, marking the highest point in three months. (32:31)
④China's Tiangong space station is set to host its first foreign astronaut in the coming years. (43:23)
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French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have in recent days travelled to the White House with a key message to US President Donald Trump: don’s abandon Europe. Trump’s shift on Ukraine is shaking the transatlantic alliance, causing panic on a continent that has depended on US security assurance for 80 years. Suspicions are deepening that Trump is effectively pulling the plug on decades of US support for Europe.
So, are transatlantic relations over? What are the challenges that Europe must overcome if it wants to pursue strategic autonomy? Host Ding Heng is joined by Kathleen Burk, Professor Emeritus of Modern and Contemporary History, University College London; Professor Doug Guthrie from Thunderbird School of Global Management; Christis Tombazos, Associate Professor at Monash University.
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① Chinese FM calls on China, New Zealand to adhere to cooperation, dialogue. (00:49)
② Ukraine approved agreement with U.S. on critical minerals. (14:04)
③ China slams U.S. military aid to Taiwan. (24:49)
④ Apple plans to invest $500 billion in U.S. as tariff era nears. (35:12)
⑤ China’s marine economy achieved a landmark in 2024, driving national growth. (44:25)
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① Both Trump and the EU set their sights on Ukraine's mineral resources. (00:50)
② China continues as an attractive investment destination: AmCham South China. (13:06 )
③ Iran and Russia's FMs condemn the unilateral sanctions by the U.S. and the West. (24:17)
④ Syria’s interim president calls for unity and the rebuilding of the fractured nation. (34:00)
⑤ The German economy contracted in the final quarter of 2024. (42:30)
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① China and Russia have re-affirmed their relations as a "no limits" partnership. (00:44)
② UN Security Council has adopted a resolution urging a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. (13:45)
③ Six “Little Dragons”: How China’s Hangzhou is leading global tech innovation? (24:16)
④ Goldman Sachs predicts China’s DeepSeek-led AI emergence to draw $200 billion USD into stocks. (33:25)
⑤ Economist Jeffrey Sachs praises China’s economic strength, dismisses crisis claims. (44:15)
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① China outlines key tasks to deepen rural reforms, advance rural revitalization. (00:45)
② Three years into Ukraine conflict, how Trump’s return has shifted the dynamics. (13:20)
③ Conservative CDU/CSU leads German federal election: preliminary results. (26:24)
④ Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners over 'humiliating' hostage handovers. (36:30)
⑤ China's trade promotion agency urges US to lift two-way investment curbs. (45:35)
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