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What’s the prospect of battery-powered ships?

① Why is Iran rejecting a ceasefire and calling for a permanent end to its conflict with the US and Israel? (00:51) ② The White House has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in its 2027 budget, the largest such request in decades. What could be the consequences when the US federal government emphasizes military investments over domestic programs? (13:54) ③ How will China’s new guidelines on e-commerce help advance its real economy? (24:53) ④ Battery giant CATL is looking to bring its electric vehicle success to the high seas, developing battery-powered ships. How does the prospect of this direction look like? (35:01) ⑤ France has sold off its last remaining gold reserves held in New York, and all of its gold reserves are now in Paris. What has prompted its central bank to take this move? (45:12)

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53 min
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US, Iran reach two-week ceasefire, to hold negotiations in Pakistan

The United States and Iran have agreed to call off strikes and continue negotiations in Pakistan in a move welcomed by the international community including China (01:07). China has vetoed a resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council, saying it's biased against Iran (07:31). And the Chinese mainland says compatriots from both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family as a KMT delegation visits the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (14:04).

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China's schools ditch morning reading

The sound of students reading aloud at dawn has echoed through Chinese schools for generations. Not anymore. Schools are now scrapping those early morning sessions and letting kids sleep in. Supporters call it a win for rest and focus. Critics fear grades could suffer. Does earlier actually mean better? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu

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33 min
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Why can't China stop working overtime?

In 2025, China averaged 49 hours a week. Laws exist. Awareness exists. So why nothing changing? Today we ask: who actually benefits from your long hours—and what would it take to stop? On the show: Fei Fei, Niu Honglin & Steve

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24 min
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The 0.3% social insurance solution

China is rolling out what some call its "sixth social insurance": long-term care insurance. The cost is just 0.3 percent of income, but the ambition is vast. It aims to move care from unpaid family labor to a professional home based system. On the show: Fei Fei, Niu Honglin & Steve

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30 min
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Silver screens: Navigating the digital frontier with China's 161 million seniors

Forget the teenage gamers—the newest power users are your grandparents. From chasing flash sales at midnight to becoming viral influencers, seniors are taking over the internet. But with that connection comes a new danger: digital addiction. We explore the rise of the silver netizen and the fight to make the web age-friendly. On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yangyang

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31 min
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Are you a "vintage human"?

Move over, Gen Z trends. The latest identity young people are claiming for themselves is "old-school human." It's a deliberate step back from the hyper-digital world—but what does it actually look like? Today, we're exploring why a generation is choosing to slow down. / Is your water pump trying to kill you (13:12)? On the show: Steve, Yushan & Yangyang

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20 min
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China approves Meishan as national historical and cultural city

1. Chinese company unveils humanoid robot powered by general action foundation model 2. China completes patent screening at universities, research institutions to enhance commercialization 3. China approves Meishan as national historical and cultural city 4. Chinese researchers decode oriental fruit fly's egg-laying mystery to curb mango damage

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14 min
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Are headphones going back to the jack?

When people traded wired headphones for their wireless cousins, the decision was driven by style and convenience. But when it comes to the mind, priorities have shifted. Now, many are rewinding time and plugging back in. / Are China's apples the best apples (13:02)? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu

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Encountering Zhuangzi for the first time

Two thousand years ago, Zhuangzi questioned reality itself. Who was he? A mystic. A rebel. A quiet comedian of philosophy. In this opening episode, Niu Honglin sits down with Professor Hong Li to explore freedom, uncertainty, and the playful wisdom of the ancient sage.

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