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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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African leaders have called for slavery reparations from former colonial powers at the 38th AU Summit in Ethiopia.
From the 15th to the 19th century, at least 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped, forcibly transported by mostly European merchants, and sold into slavery.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in an address to the summit that the bitter fruit of the transatlantic slave trade and colonial exploitation is having a lasting impact on the continent.
How can Africans and people of African descent secure the justice they're calling for? And what forms could reparations for slavery take?
Host Zhao Ying is joined by Dr. He Wenping, Africa expert and Senior Research Fellow at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Adams Bodomo, Chair Professor of African Linguistics and Literatures, University of Vienna; William Worger, Professor Emeritus, Department of History, UCLA.
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① US President Donald Trump has warned Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he better quickly negotiate an end to the war with Russia, or risk not having a country to lead. Why has Trump used an extended social media post to lash out at Zelenskyy? (00:49)
② We take a look at China’s 20-point action plan to stabilize foreign investment in 2025. (13:35)
③ A poll shows one in five German voters remains undecided, with only days until the parliamentary elections. We explore the turbulence of Germany’s upcoming elections. (25:03)
④ South Africa is hosting a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, but without the presence of the US. Why is the US under Trump determined to be a bad boy within the G20? (34:49)
⑤ NASA is reportedly losing four key senior officials close to its flagship moon program. We explore the uncertainties that the program is faced with. (44:01)
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① Chairing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, China’s foreign minister said that China supports all Ukraine peace efforts, and that Gaza is not a bargaining chip for political trade-offs. What is China’s approach to resolving hotspots? (00:52)
② Senior US and Russian officials have held their first face-to-face meeting since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. We explore the key signals from the meeting. (12:33)
③ We take a look at DeepSeek’s latest development: revealing its Native Sparse Attention, a new mechanism designed to enhance the efficiency of long-context training and inference in AI models. (24:55)
④ Clean energy contributed 10 percent to China’s GDP in 2024, according to new analysis. What does this number indicate? (34:18)
⑤ The parliament of Vietnam has approved an $8 billion rail link to China. What economic potentials could this project create? (44:15)
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① During a visit to Dublin, China’s foreign minister said China is ready to enhance cooperation with Ireland. What’s the significance of widening China-Ireland cooperation against the backdrop of the rising tide of unilateralism and protectionism globally? (00:52)
② In an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders stressed support for Ukraine but disagreed on sending peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine. We explore the sentiments in Europe on Ukraine and security amid a significant US policy shift. (14:31)
③ The US State Department has dropped a statement from its website stating that Washington does not support Taiwan independence. Does the removal signal a fundamental shift in Washington’s policy on the Taiwan question? (25:17)
④ We explore US President Donald Trump’s move to cut off financial aid to South Africa and even refuse to respond to Pretoria’s request for talks. (34:25)
⑤ Japan’s economy recovered in second half but barely grew in 2024. (42:38)
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① At a symposium with prominent private entrepreneurs, President Xi Jinping pledged steady support to advance the healthy and high-quality development of China’s private enterprises. We explore a shift towards renewed top-level support for the private sector signaled by China’s top leadership. (00:50)
② At the Munich Security Conference, China’s foreign minister pledged that China will be a stabilizing force in a multipolar system. What is China’s view on multi-polarization? (14:33)
③ French President Emmanuel Macron is convening an emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris. What is the main source of anxiety and fear for Europe right now? (25:05)
④ The Cook Islands’ prime minister has defended a new agreement with China, saying it aligns with the country's long-term interests. Are third parties justified to scrutinize this agreement? (32:40)
⑤ Apple has picked Alibaba to launch AI features in China. What’s at stake in this partnership? (42:02)
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Chinese animated film Ne Zha 2 which has seen a meteoric rise at the box office, hit 10 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion USD) as of Thursday, becoming the first Asian film to break into the top 20 of global box office rankings. What are the key factors behind this remarkable success?
Host Ge Anna is joined by Helen Han (Han Hua), Co-founder and secretary general of Beijing Club for International Dialogue; Mao Keji, Fellow at the Harvard-Yenching Institute, and Professor Qu Qiang, Fellow of Belt and Road Research Center at Minzu University of China.
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①The US and Russian leaders have talked over phone and are planning to meet in person. Is an end to the three-year old Russia-Ukraine conflict on the horizon? (00:35)
②A new report by Munich Security Conference says the world is shifting from US leadership toward multi-polarity. What's driving this transformation? (24:57)
③Canada premiers take diplomatic push against tariffs to White House. (34:15)
④Why are gold prices soaring amid US President Donald Trump's tariffs? (43:28)
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①China has called for common development and security in the field of AI. (00:39)
②The Bank of England cuts main interest rate to 4.5%, the lowest since June 2023. (13:26)
③World's largest EV battery maker CATL has filed for listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange. (24:04)
④A Chinese mainland spokesperson expressed the wish that "Ne Zha 2" will be screened in Taiwan soon. (33:52)
⑤Romania's President has resigned to preempt an impeachment bid by opposition parties in parliament. (44:00)
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①China has unveiled new measures to boost consumer spending and foreign investment. How effective are they in driving economic growth? (00:43)
②Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Britain and co-chair a strategic dialogue between the two countries. What can we expect? (13:51)
③Hamas is suspending the upcoming hostage release, citing Israel’s violation of the ceasefire agreement. We take a closer look at the volatile situation. (24:36)
④Global investors are increasingly bullish on Chinese stocks after DeepSeek's rise. (33:07)
⑤Tesla's Megafactory in Shanghai officially starts operation. (42:30)
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①Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the full revitalization of Northeast China. How important is the region to China's broader economic vision? (00:47)
②US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25-percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. Could these tariffs backfire on the US economy? (12:38)
③Japanese automaker Toyota will build a new factory in Shanghai to produce Lexus EVs. (24:14)
④The Chinese animated blockbuster "Ne Zha 2" has become the first non-Hollywood film to hit 1 billion US dollars at the box office. What's behind its success? (34:08)
⑤China's travel industry saw unprecedented surge during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday. (42:50)
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China's domestic consumption has expanded at robust pace, setting several records during the just concluded Spring Festival holiday. What do these trends indicate about the country's economy in 2025?
Host Ge Anna is joined by Mario Cavolo, Founder and CEO of M Communications Group; Subramania Bhatt, Founder and CEO of China Trading Desk; And Dr. Yao Shujie, Chueng Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University.
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① Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is in China to deepen ties. We explore the issues topping her agenda. (00:47)
② The 9th Asian Winter Games are ready to open in China’s Harbin. What opportunities can the event bring to the city and beyond? (13:45)
③ What lessons can the US learn from its trade war with China during Donald Trump’s first term? (25:25)
④ US President Donald Trump has restored his ‘maximum pressure’ campaign on Iran. What could be on his mind in taking this move? (35:27)
⑤ ChatGPT search is now available to all users, including those without an account. How might users change their online search habits as new options like ChatGPT search become more widely available? (45:00)
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① Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov is on a visit to China. How can China and Kyrgyzstan explore new ways of thinking on Belt and Road cooperation? (00:52)
② US President Donald Trump has proposed taking ownership of the Gaza Strip and redeveloping it. How realistic is it for the US to do so? (14:36)
③ Let’s hear a European perspective on a possible US-EU trade war. (25:22)
④ China’s Spring Festival holiday spending shows strong momentum. (34:25)
⑤ Thailand has cut cross-border electricity supplies to five locations in Myanmar in efforts to stamp out online scam centers. How can regional countries work together to address this problem from the root? (45:29)
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① China has announced a slew of measures to counter US tariffs, including additional tariffs of 10% or 15% on some US products, export controls on key minerals and an anti-monopoly investigation into Google. We explore the logic of these countermeasures. (00:50)
② European Union leaders have agreed to do more to bolster their defenses by hiking spending and filling gaps in their military capabilities. What is prompting European countries to do so? (14:56)
③ Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari is on a five-day state visit to China. We take a look at two issues that top his agenda: economic cooperation and counterterrorism. (24:56)
④ Eurozone unexpectedly stagnates as German and French economies contract. (34:01)
⑤ What’s at stake when US President Donald Trump wants to create a sovereign wealth fund? (44:36)
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