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New script with old logic? Decoding the 2025 U.S. National Security Strategy
Softer rhetoric on China, but an intensified drive for economic and technological supremacy. A renewed Monroe Doctrine and a Western Hemisphere that t...
Quick takeaways from China’s Central Economic Work Conference
① The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for a third time this year, though the decision came with a divided vote. How should the Fed balance...
Australia’s social media ban for kids
① In a “1+10” dialogue with leaders of major international economic organizations, China’s premier stressed that openness and cooperation remain the m...
What’s at stake in German foreign minister’s China visit?
① China’s top leaders have highlighted eight areas of focus for the country’s economic work in 2026. How can China’s economy maintain stability while...
The significance of Hong Kong’s legislative election
① Hong Kong has completed its election of the eighth-term Legislative Council. As the city is in a difficult period after a deadly apartment fire, wha...
Panel: How will China-Europe ties develop after Macron’s China visit?
China and France have agreed to strengthen political trust, support each other on core interests and expand cooperation. French President Emmanuel Mac...
Xi–Macron talks: How will closer China-France ties shape China-EU policy?
① Xi, Macron meet and pledge cooperation on global crises and trade. How might this deepened China-France engagement influence broader China-EU relati...
Macron in Beijing: What opportunities could China-France ties unlock?
① French President Emmanuel Macron is in Beijing with a large delegation of ministers and top executives: What opportunities are Paris and Beijing loo...
Chinese car brands make a strong showing in São Paulo: What does it mean for China-Brazil ties?
① Russia grants visa-free entry to Chinese citizens: What does this move reveal about the deepening China-Russia partnership? (00:45)
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What path is Japan taking with its rapid, right-leaning push toward militarization?
① Japan is ramping up military expenditure — how serious are the regional implications? (00:45)
② Russia-Ukraine “peace plan”: What’s th...
Panel: China’s space surge, from emergency launch to commercial lift-off
China’s space sector marked a landmark week—executing its first emergency crewed launch and unveiling plans for four deep-space science satellites—whi...
China’s approach to arms control in the new era
① We take a look at a new white paper on China’s arms control and how it tells us about China’s commitment to safeguarding world peace and security. (...
How does the future of CATL’s Spain factory look like?
① Ahead of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, President Xi Jinping says China firmly supports the Palestinian people. Ho...
Xi’s key messages to Trump on the Taiwan question
① President Xi Jinping has outlined China’s principled position on the Taiwan question in a telephone call with his US counterpart Donald Trump. Why i...
Exploring China’s proposals at G20 in South Africa
① We explore the key proposals made by China at the G20 Summit in South Africa and how G20 could strengthen development empowerment for the Global Sou...
Panel: Why is Japan playing with fire on the Taiwan question?
China is lodging serious protests with Japan over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on the Taiwan question. Over the past two weeks, th...
How far could Takaichi’s provocations push East Asia toward greater tension?
① Chinese premier arrives in Zambia for a landmark visit. What might their ties say about future collaboration across the Global South? (00:55)
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Global alarm over Japan’s rightward shift — What’s driving the rising vigilance?
① Global alarm is rising over Japan's sharp rightward shift and the resurgence of militarist rhetoric. (00:45)
② Foreign investors are s...
Japanese PM’s remarks hit Japan’s economy—how bad could it get?
① Chinese Premier Li Qiang is attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting in Moscow and deepening China-Russia cooperation—what’s at stake...
Japan’s Taiwan rhetoric: a return of far-right militarism?
① Does Japan’s recent Taiwan rhetoric reveal a resurgence of far-right militarism? (00:49)
② China and Germany look to boost trade and i...
COP30: How is China stepping up and lead the Global South on climate?
As our planet gets hotter, and disasters strike harder, world leaders gather for COP30 in Brazil’s Belém. Can they turn promises into action? What’s a...
Can economic ties continue to serve as the ballast of China-US relations?
① Meeting top executives of the National Committee on US-China Relations, China’s vice premier called for efforts to promote the stable development of...
New opportunities for private capital to fund China’s major projects
① Spain’s King Felipe VI is on a state visit to China. How can China and Spain build a more stable and dynamic strategic partnership? (00:53)
What’s alarming about Sanae Takaichi’s recent Taiwan comment?
① China has lodged representations with Japan over its prime minister’s remarks concerning Taiwan. Why is it problematic and dangerous to suggest that...
Is the US closer to ending its government shutdown?
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 implemen...
Panel: Are China-South Korea ties thawing after a frozen decade?
Chinese President Xi Jinping has visited South Korea for the first time in 11 years.
He sat down with South Korean Presid...
China expands visa-free access to spur global exchange
① China expands visa-free access, how will it reshape international travel and trade ties? (00:45)
② China delays Shenzhou-20’s return a...
CIIE breaks records: How can global firms tap China’s vast market?
① CIIE sets a new record in scale: How can global businesses tap into these opportunities while co-creating value with China? (00:47)
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China-Russia ties: What deepens from here?
① Russian Prime Minister visits Beijing. Which areas of China-Russia cooperation will go deeper from here? (00:49)
② Germany’s foreign m...
Russia-U.S. summit paused as Ukraine gets German Patriots: What’s Next？
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)
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Panel: China and APEC's future: Redefining fair trade in a shifting global order
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 reg...
How will China-US ties develop after Xi-Trump summit?
① President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump have agreed to strengthen China-US cooperation during their meeting in South Korea. Does the meeting...
Can China and Japan build a strategic relationship of mutual benefit?
① In a phone call with his Japanese counterpart, China’s foreign minister called for jointly advancing the strategic relationship of mutual benefit an...
The 3.0 version of China-ASEAN free trade pact
① China and ASEAN have upgraded their free trade agreement. How will the deal’s 3.0 version benefit the two sides? (00:55)
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Behind the resumption of direct flights between China and India
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 develo...
Panel: How is China charting its course for the next five years?
Top Chinese leaders have adopted recommendations for the country’s 15th Five-Year Plan during the fourth plenary session of the 20th Central Committee...
Overseas banks lift China’s 2025 GDP outlook—What’s behind the optimism?
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...
US-Russia summit on hold: Where does this leave the Ukraine peace process?
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)
What drives China’s steady hand in governance?
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: produc...
What will define China’s next five years?
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...