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Biz Talk gives an in-depth look into how top companies around the world conduct business and how policymakers view the fast-changing world economy. It presents 360 degree profiles of industry movers and shakers, tech mavericks and policymakers, and drills down on the stories behind their success, to give you clarity on what's happening in every facet of business.

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AI in real-world applications

Explore how a human-centric training approach is advancing robotics, the timeline for real-world applications, and the profound changes intelligent machines could bring to our lives and society.

26 min
4 DAYS AGO

Rise of the Humanoids: China’s Robot Revolution

China’s humanoid robot industry is taking off — from headline-grabbing performances at the World Humanoid Robot Games to rapidly commercializing models from rising companies like Unitree. With China already commanding 40% of the world’s robotics market and its humanoid sector projected to grow more than 60% annually, the country is racing to push robots from factory floors into everyday life. What has been fueling this surge? How does it fit into China’s national strategy, and can China become a global robotics powerhouse?

26 min
27/12/2025

Decoding China’s economic outlook in 2026

Analysts share their opinions on China's economic outlook next year and the country’s shift toward innovation-driven development. They also explain how the new trends will impact global markets, investors and China's long-term trajectory.

26 min
26/12/2025

Beyond Megacities: China’s New Innovation Map

China’s push for high-quality development is increasingly powered by technological innovation. According to the Nature Index 2025, Chinese cities now account for more than half of the world’s top 10 research hubs, with Beijing remaining the leading global science city. What stands out is that innovation is no longer confined to a handful of major cities. From the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region to the Yangtze River Delta and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, coordinated regional innovation clusters are emerging as new growth engines. What are the key factors contributing to China’s innovation capability? And what does this mean for China’s economy and global competition?

26 min
20/12/2025

Interpreting future of Hainan Free Trade Port

The Hainan Free Trade Port marks a major milestone in China’s next phase of opening up, with the introduction of special customs operations across the island. Analysts share their views on the international significance of the new arrangements.

26 min
19/12/2025

How special customs operations redefine Hainan's role between China and global markets?

Hainan Free Trade Port’s island-wide special customs operations have officially taken effect, marking the island province’s entry into a new phase of trade liberalization and border management reform. Under the new regime, the share of zero-tariff products in the Hainan FTP will jump from around one fifth to three quarters. The number of tariff-free items will expand from around 1,900 to over 6,600, covering nearly all production equipment and raw materials. What do island-wide special customs operations signal? How will the island position itself as a hub connecting domestic and international markets?

26 min
13/12/2025

Interpreting China’s next chapter from French perspective

Top French business leaders share their views on China's evolving market. The senior executives discuss their strategies for sustainability, high-end manufacturing and consumer trends, revealing a future built on innovation and closer bilateral partnership.

27 min
12/12/2025

Inside China’s Central Economic Work Conference

China has wrapped up its annual Central Economic Work Conference, setting the country’s economic priorities for 2026. This year’s roadmap emphasizes boosting domestic demand, driving innovation, deepening reform and opening-up, pushing low-carbon growth, and improving people’s livelihoods—all under the guiding principle of maintaining stability while pursuing progress. The meeting comes at a pivotal moment, as China prepares its 15th Five-Year Plan and navigates an increasingly complex global landscape. So what do these signals mean for growth, for businesses, and for China’s next stage of development? Biz Talk host Zhao Yang spoke with Yan Liang, Professor of Economics, Willamette University; Chen Jiahe, chief investment officer at Novem Arcae Technologies;Li Lun, Assistant Professor of Economics, Peking University

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Biz Talk gives an in-depth look into how top companies around the world conduct business and how policymakers view the fast-changing world economy. It presents 360 degree profiles of industry movers and shakers, tech mavericks and policymakers, and drills down on the stories behind their success, to give you clarity on what's happening in every facet of business.