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05/09/2025

600,000 visas and one big question: Can the U.S. deliver?

Beijing has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to issue 600,000 Chinese student visas. But questions remain: Is the U.S. president's move a genuine shift, or just political maneuvering? Can the promises be trusted when Chinese students still face interrogations and deportations at U.S. airports? Host TU Yun joins Jonathan Aronson, Professor of International Communication and International Relations, School of Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California, Warwick Powell, Adjunct Professor, Queensland University of Technology, and Li Lun, Assistant Professor of Economics, Peking University to explore the backlash, the stakes for American universities, and what it means for the future of education exchanges.

05/09/2025

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55 min
30/06/2025

Intellectual humility? Admitting we're wrong is real strength!

We're diving into the power of intellectual humility—why admitting "I might be wrong" isn't a weakness, but a real strength. This mindset can transform relationships, sharpen our thinking, and make life more interesting. Let's explore why being humble about what we actually know or don't know is truly smart. / Motivational Monday (19:50)! On the show: Heyang, Steve Hatherly & Yushan

30/06/2025

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22 min
02/07/2025

Wang Yi’s Europe tour, Belgium reaffirms push for greater European autonomy

① Belgium backs push for a greater European autonomy in talks with China’s top diplomat. (00:45) ② Is Hong Kong reclaiming its IPO crown? City set to lead global fundraising in 2025. (14:13) ③ Is Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” bold reform or a risky bet for America’s future? (24:02) ④ Putin and Macron speak for the first time in nearly three years—what’s behind the call, and what does it signal for Europe’s diplomacy? (33:48) ⑤ Why is Malaysia banning U.S. plastic waste—and what does it reveal about global environmental justice? (46:17)

02/07/2025

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53 min
27/06/2025

Panel: Will NATO's defense push secure or endanger Europe?

NATO leaders have agreed to ramp up military spending to 5% of their national GDP by 2035. They made the pledge at a summit in The Hague, following months of pressure from US President Donald Trump. Is NATO bending too far to keep Trump on board, or is this just what modern transatlantic alliance looks like? And does more military spending really make Europe safer, or does it risk triggering a new arms race and provoking more conflicts? Host Zhao Ying is joined by Ruud van Dijk, Professor in History of International Relations, University of Amsterdam; Chen Weihua, China Daily EU Bureau Chief based in Brussels; Kamal Makili-Aliyev, Associate Professor at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg.

27/06/2025

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54 min
10/05/2024

The meeting of Chinese and French cultures

China and France are set to enhance cultural and people-to-people exchanges as they mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties. How did the two countries come together in the first place? Why have the exchanges slowed down? And what challenges do they face in sharing culture? Host Tu Yun joins Dr Emilie Tran, an Assistant Professor at the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China, and Dr. George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Programmes and a Senior Research Fellow at the European Institute of Nice for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

10/05/2024

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55 min
31/10/2025 · BONUS

Special: How to say "expense 开销" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "expense" in Chinese.

31/10/2025 · Bonus

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06/12/2024

What was the best F1 performance in 2024?

The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marks the end of the 2024 Formula One season. In this episode, we review those classic races and memorable moments on and off the track in the past year. We also look ahead to the 2025 season and list our expectations for the next season.

06/12/2024

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25 min
05/12/2023 · BONUS

Special: How to say "tradition" in Chinese?

Chinese culture has rich traditions that have been cherished for thousands of years. In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to use the word "tradition" in Chinese.

05/12/2023 · Bonus

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3 min
03/04/2025

Trump escalates tariffs

The screw tightens as the U.S. doubles down on its tariff measures on April 2, a so-called “Liberation Day", according to President Donald Trump. Sweeping tariffs unveiled a minimum 10 percent tariff on all trading partners, as well as so-called "reciprocal" actions on dozens of countries. Under Trump's plan, the U.S. will add a new 34 percent tariff on Chinese goods, on top of the 20 percent tariff that he has already imposed on Beijing in recent months. Will this plan truly "Make America Wealthy Again"? What's on Trump's mind this time around? How will the global economy bear the pressure?

03/04/2025

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27 min
18/03/2019

Scifi Author Chen Qiufan on Cyberpunk, Realism and the Future of Chinese Speculative Fictions

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18/03/2019

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28 min

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