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3 DAYS AGO

Managing by doing less

Is “doing nothing” actually a powerful form of leadership? Can a group truly thrive without control or direction? Inspired by Zhuangzi’s ideas on governance, Gen Z debaters question whether minimal intervention unlocks creativity or whether clear rules are the only path to stability.

3 days ago

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18 min
1 DAY AGO

Chinese FM’s press conference: Decoding China's worldview

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held his annual press conference on the sidelines of the National People's Congress in Beijing. What key signals does this press conference send about China’s diplomatic priorities at a time of profound global uncertainty? Host Ge Anna is joined by Zha Daojiong, Professor of international political economy at the School of International Studies at Peking University; Andy Mok, Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University.

1 day ago

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55 min
27 FEB

The ghost you carry

A ruler sees ghosts. Are they real or imagined? One debater believes inner illness requires inner healing, while the other argues problems demand concrete, external solutions. The divide reveals a deeper clash between tending the world outside and the one within.

27 Feb

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17 min
3 DAYS AGO

2026 Government Work Report: What foreign investors need to know about China’s new five-year plan

All eyes are on Beijing as Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers the 2026 Government Work Report during the Two Sessions. What does the new economic growth target reveal about China’s priorities? And as China deepens its commitment to opening up, what opportunities lie ahead for global businesses and trading partners? Host Xu Yawen is joined by Andy Mok, a professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University; Liu Baocheng, director of the Center for International Business Ethics at the University of International Business and Economics; and Dr. Lee Pei May, an assistant professor of political science at the International Islamic University Malaysia, to unpack China’s Government Work Report and its new five-year plan.

3 days ago

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55 min
12 FEB

Year of the Horse Special | The Right Strategy and the Hidden Luck

Would you lose one race to win the whole match? Ancient strategist Sun Bin proved that smart matchups beat raw speed. And sometimes, what looks like bad luck… isn't. From "Tian Ji's Horse Racing" to "Sai Weng Lost His Horse," two stories about timing, patience, and perspective. (01:04) The Story of Tian Ji's Horse Racing — How to Lose One Race and Win the Game (06:21) The Story of Sai Weng Losing His Horse — When Bad Luck Turns Out to Be Good

12 Feb

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9 min
6 DAYS AGO

China’s first humanoid robot standard system

① The annual session of China’s top political advisory body is set to open. In what ways are consultative politics enhancing China’s democracy? (00:52) ② China has released its first national standard system covering the industrial chain and full life cycle of humanoid robots. How will the new standards support high-quality growth across the sector? (13:15) ③ Emmanuel Macron has ordered to increase the number of France’s nuclear warheads. What has prompted him to make the decision? (24:57) ④ The US and Israel’s war against Iran has spilled over into the Strait of Hormuz. What could be the conflict’s impact on global trade and economy if it continues in the foreseeable future? (34:21)

6 days ago

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53 min
6 DAYS AGO

Same reality, different framing

Nothing changes, yet everything feels different. This episode explores whether reframing reality is wisdom or illusion, as Gen Z debaters challenge the psychology behind choice. When the facts stay the same, does the mind have the power to set us free?

6 days ago

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18 min
2 MAR

How far will the Iran conflict widen?

① A top meeting in China has described the next five years as a critical period for socialist modernization. How will China focus on economic development during its 15th Five Year Plan? (00:46) ② Why is Canada putting aside the frictions over the killing of a Sikh activist and seeking to re-engage with India? (10:24) ③ Iran has vowed to use all its strength to make its enemies pay a heavy price following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. To what extent could the conflict widen? (24:58)

2 Mar

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54 min
26 FEB

Loving the wrong way

What happens when care ignores what is truly needed? Inspired by a tale from Zhuangzi, Gen Z debaters question whether authority knows best or whether real understanding must begin with empathy.

26 Feb

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18 min
5 DAYS AGO

Lalaland : ancient China version

When love keeps both sides from becoming better, is staying together always right? Inspired by Zhuangzi’s metaphor, one side values companionship through hardship, while the other argues true care may mean allowing each other to grow apart.

5 days ago

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15 min

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