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31/01/2024

EP 55: Which is the No. 1 auspicious beast in Dunhuang?

Among all the mythical beasts in Dunhuang, the Chinese dragon, or loong, undoubtedly holds the top stop. Dunhuang not only has a diverse collection of different loong patterns, it's also the home to a very unique one that can hardly be found anywhere else.

31/01/2024

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8 min
2 DAYS AGO

What is fueling hate crimes against Muslims in Britain?

① What has enabled China’s exports to sharply beat expectations in this year’s first two months? (00:55) ② China has set a target to increase average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030. What will it take to achieve this goal? (12:42) ③ Opposition has outweighed support in the US public opinion about Washington’s military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began. Why is the war unpopular from the beginning? (23:51) ④ Speaking at the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, a Chinese vice premier says China stands ready to work with countries on a more inclusive nuclear governance. What can China contribute to promoting solutions for the safe and sustainable development of civil nuclear power? (31:29) ⑤ The UK has introduced a new advisory definition of anti-Muslim hostility. What is behind a record surge in reported hate crimes against Muslims in the country? (42:10)

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52 min
4 DAYS AGO

China's top legislature pledges stronger legal support for economic growth

China's National People's Congress highlights its role in supporting reform and development through high-quality legislation and pledges to advance new laws on financial stability, state-owned assets, and AI (01:03). Chinese lawmakers review a draft law on promoting ethnic unity and progress, aimed at strengthening legal support for development in ethnic minority regions (11:10). Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as the new supreme leader of Iran (20:52).

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1 hr
5 MAR

Why does China plan to send an envoy to Middle East for mediation?

① How does China’s annual government work report chart the course of the country for this year and the next five years? (00:52) ② China’s foreign minister says Beijing will send its special Middle East envoy to regional countries to mediate in the Iran conflict. What has prompted China to make the decision? (24:59) ③ The US Court of International Trade has ordered the US Customs and Border Protection to process refunds on illegal tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Is it realistic to expect the Trump administration to do that? (36:27) ④ The European Commission has proposed a controversial industrial act to prioritize “Made in EU” goods in public support and procurement. Why is the proposed act criticized as a misguided and protectionist approach? (46:58)

5 Mar

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54 min
4 MAR

CPPCC annual session kicks off with focus on 15th Five-Year Plan and new quality productive forces

--China's Manufacturing PMl eases slightly in February --US stocks tumble Tuesday following strikes on lran --China's tech giants show off latest innovations in Barcelona

4 Mar

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26 min
4 MAR

How can insurance support China’s tech innovation?

① Why will economic growth and domestic demand top the agenda of China’s national legislature at its annual session? (00:54) ② A conversation with Lu Ming, a Chinese national political adviser and a professor at Shanghai Jiaotong University, on how China can boost its service consumption. (12:51) ③ China has rolled out 20 measures to boost sci-tech insurance. How is this sector offsetting the high costs and inherent risks associated with tech innovation? (24:52) ④ Donald Trump has lashed out at Britain over its limited support for US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Has Britain learned a lesson from its involvement in 2003 invasion of Iraq? (34:19) ⑤ The United Nations has expressed deep concern following a mass killing in South Sudan. Why has the country been beset by civil war, ethnic violence, poverty since it was formed in 2011? (45:25)

4 Mar

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53 min
04/11/2025

China-Russia ties: What deepens from here?

① Russian Prime Minister visits Beijing. Which areas of China-Russia cooperation will go deeper from here? (00:49) ② Germany’s foreign minister called China, reaffirming the one-China principle. How can Berlin avoid “microphone diplomacy” while engaging with Beijing? (13:41) ③ Turkiye urges Israel to respect Gaza’s ceasefire. Will Ankara’s diplomatic push help stabilize the region? (25:43) ④ Peru breaks diplomatic relations with Mexico over asylum claim of former prime minister. What’s next? (35:18) ⑤ U.S. tech giants are slashing tens of thousands of jobs—even as profits rise and AI booms. What’s really driving this wave of layoffs? (41:54)

04/11/2025

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53 min
16/06/2019

Episode 01 The Science of War

"The Art of War" probably isn't the most accurate title to represent Sun Tzu's military thinking.

16/06/2019

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7 min
2 MAR

China reaffirms support for Iran in safeguarding sovereignty, territorial integrity

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said China values its traditional friendship with Iran and supports the country in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity.

2 Mar

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5 min
24 FEB

China restricts dual-use exports to curb Japan's re-militarization attempts

Beijing has added 20 Japanese entities to an export control list to curb Tokyo's attempts at re-militarization and acquiring nuclear weapons (01:08). The U.S. is reportedly considering new tariffs, while warning trade partners against reneging on deals after the Supreme Court ruled most of the previous duties illegal (07:43). China saw strong growth in travel and consumer spending over the Spring Festival holiday period, with railway traffic and box office revenue surging (21:54).

24 Feb

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1 hr

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