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Your weekly fix on the biggest global news stories.

  1. 11/12/2025

    Ep 28 - Nvidia's China gambit, Trump's FIFA peace prize, and more

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Zongnan & Aiwei This week on World Beat, we break down the biggest global stories — from Nvidia’s latest opening in China to Trump’s headline-grabbing FIFA “peace prize,” renewed border fighting in Southeast Asia, and more. Topics we cover: Nvidia’s China comeback after Trump approves H200 chip sales.Thai–Cambodia border clashes displacing hundreds of thousands and testing July’s ceasefire.Trump’s FIFA “peace prize” handed out by Gianni Infantino — now under ethics scrutiny.Trump’s attacks on Somali Americans, rising xenophobia, and new TPS rollback plans.Trump’s approval rating, now at 41 percent, with immigration dragging down public support.Syria one year after Assad’s fall, from economic strain to fragile security.Stay tuned for the full breakdown. For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠⁠Xinhua News App⁠⁠, Facebook ⁠⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    16 min

  2. 27/11/2025

    Ep 27 - Zelensky's ticking clock, Israel's stop-start ceasefire, and more

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei This week on World Beat, we break down the top global headlines, from Ukraine’s high-stakes peace talks to the UK’s sugar tax expansion, stay tuned for more. Trump’s Ukraine Ultimatum -- Zelensky to meet Trump on NATO and army limits: peace deal or political theater? Gaza Ceasefire Fragility -- UN calls for justice as the ceasefire struggles to hold. UK Sugar Tax Expansion -- Milkshakes and lattes to be taxed starting 2028. Trump EPA Rollback -- Biden-era soot and power-plant rules scrapped. U.S. Consumer Confidence Drops -- Jobs, inflation, tariffs and shutdown fears weigh on Americans. China’s Tiangong Rescue Mission -- Three taikonauts safely rescued. For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠⁠Xinhua News App⁠⁠, Facebook ⁠⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    15 min

  3. 21/11/2025

    Ep 26 - Epstein files, Japan fallout, Bitcoin crash, and more

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei This week on World Beat, we break down six major global stories in a fast, sharp roundup. • Epstein Files Released – Both chambers of the U.S. Congress pass a bill forcing the release of the Jeffrey Epstein documents. What’s actually in the files, and who might be embarrassed? • China–Japan Fallout – A fresh diplomatic clash escalates after remarks from Japan’s ruling-party leader. With travel warnings, postponed forums, and appalling public support in Japan for possible intervention over Taiwan, where is this headed? • Li Qiang’s Whirlwind Diplomacy – China’s premier hits Russia, Zambia, and the G20 in quick succession, pledging deeper cooperation. Meanwhile, Russia pushes for visa-free entry for Chinese travelers. • Gaza Resolution Standoff – Hamas rejects a U.S.-drafted UN Security Council plan for an international force in Gaza, while the Palestinian Authority backs it. Ceasefire talks continue amid uncertainty over what comes next. • Bitcoin Crash – After hitting a record high in October, Bitcoin tumbles 27%, wiping out all gains for 2025. Is this a correction—or the start of another crypto winter? • Plus: China takes six of the top ten spots in Nature’s global science city rankings. For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠Xinhua News App⁠, Facebook ⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    13 min

  4. 13/11/2025

    Ep 25 - Rapid Fire | Shutdown, BBC lawsuit, and more

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei This week on World Beat, we’re turning up the speed dial -- six global stories, one rapid-fire ride. From Washington’s just-lifted shutdown to Trump's talk of punishing "disloyal" Americans, we unpack the headlines that had the world double-taking. Plus: A lawsuit threat against the BBC -- bias or lies? Japan’s new PM pokes China over the Taiwan issue. China's new K visa vs. America’s tightened H-1B. Trump welcomes a former "terrorist" to the White House. And in Gaza -- phase two of the fragile ceasefire ... heading where? Fast takes, smart laughs, and stories that actually matter. For feedback or inquiries, follow us on ⁠Xinhua News App⁠, Facebook ⁠@World Beat Podcast⁠. You can also find World Beat on Spotify, XiaoyuzhouFM and Apple Podcasts.

    12 min

  5. 04/11/2025

    Ep 24 - Is U.S. Heading For Its Longest Government Shutdown?

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei The U.S. government shutdown is stretching dangerously close to a new record. In this episode, we’ll unpack what’s going on and what makes this crisis different from before. Highlights: The current shutdown has lasted 34 days—just one day short of breaking the record by the time this episode is released. We’ll see if it does. The impact is spreading: federal workers snapping under stress, endless lines for free meals, airport security grinding, and public spaces closing down. And we’ll ask a bigger question: why does this one feel so directionless? In past shutdowns, someone was at least trying to end it—but not this time. For feedback or inquiries, follow us on Xinhua News App, Facebook @World Beat Podcast. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    8 min

  6. 01/10/2025

    Ep 23 - Why Trump's Climate Denial Remains A Sell In America?

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei At the UN General Assembly, Donald Trump called climate change “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world.” But why does this message — mocking renewables, defending fossil fuels, dismissing science — still resonate with so many Americans?In this episode, we ask: Why is Trump so hostile to climate action?How do economy, business interests, and party politics shape his stance?Why does rejecting science feel like loyalty in U.S. politics?And what does the rest of the world make of it — especially as China pushes ahead on green energy?For feedback or inquiries, follow us on Xinhua News App, Facebook @World Beat Podcast. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

    9 min

  7. 26/09/2025

    Ep 22 - What’s With West’s Support For Palestinian State?

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei Britain, France, Canada, Australia, and more — Western capitals are suddenly lining up to recognize Palestine. Today, over 80 percent of UN members now do. But what’s driving this wave, and why is Washington still holding back? In this episode of World Beat : The humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the stories moving public opinion.Domestic politics across the West, from collapsing poll numbers to street protests.Geopolitics, from Macron’s U-turn to Britain’s balancing act.The U.S. divide — from evangelical prophecy to a growing generational split.And why, for now, recognition remains more symbol than solution.For feedback or inquiries, follow us on Xinhua News App, Facebook @World Beat Podcast. You can also find World Beat on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Xiaoyuzhou FM.

    10 min

  8. 24/09/2025

    Ep 21 - A Flashpoint For USA?

    Producer: Liu Chang Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei Conservative activist Charlie Kirk — Trump ally and leader of Turning Point USA — was shot and killed on stage in Utah on Sept. 10. The suspect faces the death penalty. His death has triggered grief, anger, and political finger-pointing, while also reviving a debate about America’s divisions. In this episode, Zongnan and Aiwei look at who Kirk was, why his death matters, and what it says about political violence in today’s America. Timeline • [00:50] The Incident – How prosecutors built the case, the suspect’s alleged confession, and Trump blaming the “radical left.” • [01:44] Who Was Charlie Kirk? – From launching a conservative youth group at 18, to multimillion-dollar fundraising, viral campus debates, and controversial clips that resurfaced after his death.• [03:59] Youth Politics – Why more young Americans are shifting right, with one researcher calling it a “fatal miscalculation” by Democrats.• [05:17] Reactions – Divided media coverage, late-night satire, and Secretary of State Rubio saying visas are being denied to those celebrating the killing.• [07:10] Political Violence – Other recent attacks, rising polarization, and the idea that perception can turn into reality when mistrust grows. Besides Spotify, you can also listen to World Beat on Xinhua News App, Apple Podcasts, and Xiaoyuzhou FM. Find us on Facebook @World Beat Podcast for more.

    9 min
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