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  1. قبل يوم واحد

    Europe’s China moment: What Merz's visit really signals

    It's Friedrich Merz's first official visit to China as German chancellor. What results will he bring back to Berlin? Merz is the fifth European state leader Beijing has received in less than three months amid rising economic and geopolitical uncertainty. What implications does it carry for the future of China-EU relations? Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Hans-Peter Burghof, a professor and the Chair of the Banking and Finance Department at the University of Hohenheim, Germany, Dr. JIN Ling, a senior research fellow leading the Department for European Studies, China Institute of International Studies, and Dr. George Tzogopoulos, the Director of EU-China Programmes and a senior research fellow at the European Institute of Nice to break down the signals, the substance, and what this moment really means.

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  2. قبل يومين

    What’s at stake in Modi’s Israel visit?

    ① Meeting Germany’s Friedrich Merz in Beijing, Xi Jinping calls on China and Germany to be reliable, innovative, and cultural partners. What momentum has the German leader’s China visit injected into bilateral ties? (00:52) ② US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva. Is the US military threat pressuring Iran to make concessions in negotiations? (15:13) ③ India’s Narendra Modi is on a two-day trip to Israel to strengthen security and economic cooperation between the two countries. Is his visit likely to give Israel a boost of international support? (25:14) ④ The IMF is urging the US to rein in its growing fiscal deficit, warning that public debt could climb to 140% of its GDP by 2031. What risks will this trend pose to the US and global economy? (34:37) ⑤ The French government has survived two no-confidence motions in parliament that were filed after a new energy law was adopted by decree. Why are French politics divided on energy issues? (45:14)

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  3. قبل ٣ أيام

    Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address

    ① German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a trip to China for talks on trade and other issues. What can China and Germany do together to counterbalance global uncertainties? (00:53) ② Donald Trump has touted his economic record during the State of the Union address, saying he has ushered in what he calls a golden age. What’s at stake for Trump in the address? (13:07) ③ Panamanian authorities have seized two ports on the Panama Canal from Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison. Will this case have a negative impact on China’s confidence to invest in Latin America? (24:35) ④ Gold prices are surging again as global uncertainty takes center stage. Is the rally sustainable? (34:23) ⑤ James Zimmerman, Chairman of AmCham China, gives his take on the importance of the Chinese market. (44:00)

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  4. قبل ٤ أيام

    Why is Canada ready to provide assistance to Cuba?

    ① China’s Spring Festival holiday has delivered striking economic signals. Are we witnessing a structural shift toward experience-driven, service-led consumption in the country? (00:59) ② China has announced export control measures against 20 Japanese entities involved in boosting Japan’s military capabilities. Why is China’s concern about Japan’s remilitarization and nuclear ambitions legitimate? (11:52) ③ New Zealand’s prime minister gives his take on multilateralism and free trade. (24:07) ④ The EU has failed to approve additional sanctions on Moscow and a key loan for Kyiv. As the war in Ukraine marks its 4th anniversary, what’s its outlook? (32:35) ⑤ Cuba is grappling with fuel shortages as the US moves to choke off the country’s oil supplies, but Canada says it plans to provide assistance to Cuba. Is this generating another rift between Washington and Ottawa? (43:23)

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  5. قبل ٥ أيام

    Trump’s tariffs face major political setbacks

    ① After the US Supreme Court declared the Trump administration’s unilateral tariffs illegal, China has called on the US to lift its tariffs. How can China safeguard its legitimate interests when Washington’s trade policy faces domestic political setbacks and uncertainties? (00:43) ② India and Brazil have signed a mining pact, and they are targeting $20 billion in two-way trade in five years. What are the two sides’ strategic calculations in deepening their trade? (12:05) ③ China has issued draft rules that would target the potential psychological and emotional risks of AI-powered chatbots. Why is China seriously paying attention to this field? (25:00)

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  6. ٢٠ فبراير

    Trump’s 15-day Iran ultimatum: deal or escalation?

    ① Trump gives Iran a 10-15 day ultimatum on the nuclear deal. Will diplomacy avert ‘bad things’ or is a crisis looming? (00:37) ② China sees a cross-border travel surge under the visa-free policy. (11:58) ③ Why does China aim for a "reasonable price recovery"? (24:10)

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  7. ١٩ فبراير

    China secures its first two gold medals of 2026 Winter Olympics with Su Yiming and Xu Mengtao wins

    ① China warns Japan over the Taiwan question: How should the world view Japan's growing militarism? (00:37) ② China celebrates a golden day at the Winter Olympic Games — what's behind its double triumph? (17:04) ③ Rise of the Humanoids: China's Robot Revolution. (25:35)

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  8. ١٨ فبراير

    Robots ignite a post-gala sales frenzy

    ① Robots ignite a sales frenzy after the Spring Festival Gala show. What does it reveal about China’s structural industrial breakthrough? (00:40) ② China’s Spring Festival holiday kicks off strong, with box office and travel surging. What’s behind the holiday spending boom? (12:58) ③ China’s space economy: from launchpads to markets. (25:00)

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