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Sino-EU economic relations are once again put to the test. Brussels is on its way to imposing an additional tariff of up to nearly 40 percent on China-made electric vehicles despite opposition from some major EU automakers and environmental groups. Will the new tariff help Europe build up its EV manufacturing edge? What does it mean for European consumers and Chinese EV makers? And how may Beijing counteract?
Host Tu Yun joins Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, William Lee, the Chief Economist at the U.S.-based Milken Institute, 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.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, also known as PwC, one of the four largest global accounting firms, is losing key clients and is expected to face a record fine in China because of its malpractice tied to failed property giant Evergrande. Will the accountancy firm face an "Arthur Andersen moment" in China? What implications will the probe of PwC's Evergrande conduct have for the country's capital market?
Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Liu Baocheng, the Director of the Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics, William Lee, the Chief Economist of the U.S.-based Milken Institute, and Chen Jiahe, the Chief Investment Officer of the Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China is believed to be on track towards peaking its greenhouse gas emissions years ahead of schedule. What’s the major driving factor? Since the country’s coal-fired power capacity continues to expand, would there be a U-turn down the road to emission peak? And as China marches towards carbon neutrality by 2060, what could be the major uncertain factors impeding it from reaching the goal in time or in advance?
Host Tu Yun joins Erik Solheim, former chief of the UN Environment Programme and now the President of the Green Belt and Road Institute, Changhua Wu, the Chair of the Governing Council, Asia Pacific Water Forum, and Lauri Myllyvirta, a Senior Fellow, China Climate Hub, Asia Society Policy Institute for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China's historic steps to boost its embattled property sector have yielded positive initial results. But how long can the happy sentiment be sustained? As the authorities aim to provide more affordable homes, what fundamental changes may occur, and what implications does it mean for the investors?
Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Yan Liang, a Professor of Economics at Willamette University, Dr. Kwan Ok Lee, an Associate Professor and Dean's Chair at the Business School, National University of Singapore and Dr. Zhou Mi, Deputy Director of the Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China's stock bourses have stopped live feed of foreign fund flow data. What's the motivation behind the move? Major international investment banks like UBS and Goldman Sachs have recommended an overweight position on Chinese stocks. But people also worry the momentum behind the rebound may fade. How sensible is the concern?
Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Liu Baocheng, Director of the Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics, William Lee, Chief Economist at U.S.-based Milken Institute, and Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer of Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

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.