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10 MAR

How can Europe adopt a more realistic and interest-driven foreign policy?

① China has set a target of boosting the digital economy to account for 12.5% of its GDP by 2030, which would be a significant increase from the 10.5% share achieved in 2025. What does it take to achieve this goal? (00:53) ② A conversation with Dr. Henry Tan, a political adviser from Hong Kong and CEO of Luen Thai Group. (15:03) ③ Why did China’s consumer inflation hit a three-year high in February? (24:58) ④ More than a week after the US-Israel war with Iran began, how has the conflict affected global energy supply? (35:09) ⑤ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Europe to adopt a more realistic and interest-driven foreign policy. What does it tell us about the EU’s view on world order? (44:59)

10 Mar

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6 MAR

2026 Government Work Report: What foreign investors need to know about China’s new five-year plan

All eyes are on Beijing as Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers the 2026 Government Work Report during the Two Sessions. What does the new economic growth target reveal about China’s priorities? And as China deepens its commitment to opening up, what opportunities lie ahead for global businesses and trading partners? Host Xu Yawen is joined by Andy Mok, a professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University; Liu Baocheng, director of the Center for International Business Ethics at the University of International Business and Economics; and Dr. Lee Pei May, an assistant professor of political science at the International Islamic University Malaysia, to unpack China’s Government Work Report and its new five-year plan.

6 Mar

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55 min
2 MAR

How far will the Iran conflict widen?

① A top meeting in China has described the next five years as a critical period for socialist modernization. How will China focus on economic development during its 15th Five Year Plan? (00:46) ② Why is Canada putting aside the frictions over the killing of a Sikh activist and seeking to re-engage with India? (10:24) ③ Iran has vowed to use all its strength to make its enemies pay a heavy price following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. To what extent could the conflict widen? (24:58)

2 Mar

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2 MAR

U.S. and Israel attack Iran, oil prices surge amid supply fears

--Ships avoid Strait of Hormuz following lran's retaliatory attacks on U.S. targets --India, South Korea, and Japan closely monitoring oil supply risks --Provincial government work reports highlight the "emotional economy"

2 Mar

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26 min
03/04/2025

Trump escalates tariffs

The screw tightens as the U.S. doubles down on its tariff measures on April 2, a so-called “Liberation Day", according to President Donald Trump. Sweeping tariffs unveiled a minimum 10 percent tariff on all trading partners, as well as so-called "reciprocal" actions on dozens of countries. Under Trump's plan, the U.S. will add a new 34 percent tariff on Chinese goods, on top of the 20 percent tariff that he has already imposed on Beijing in recent months. Will this plan truly "Make America Wealthy Again"? What's on Trump's mind this time around? How will the global economy bear the pressure?

03/04/2025

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25/07/2025

China and Africa protecting wetlands for a common future

As the Ramsar COP15 unfolds in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the spotlight is once again on global efforts to protect wetlands. Building on the momentum of the Wuhan Declaration adopted at COP14 in China, this year's conference brings together 172 parties to chart a shared path forward. Lei Guangchun and Anthony Phiri discuss priorities and targets Africa and China can set to protect wetlands and promote environmental sustainability for a shared future.

25/07/2025

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27 min
09/09/2024

Go Global South

This year's Forum on China-Africa Cooperation summit concluded in Beijing last week. The event has certainly ruffled some feathers in the West. How do the U.S.-led West and China see global dynamics differently? With the U.S. elections just months away, how might China-U.S. relations evolve? What are the top priorities for the two major economies?

09/09/2024

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27 min
02/04/2025

PLA's drills around Taiwan

"Strait Thunder-2025A", that's the code name of the ongoing military exercises conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in the middle and southern areas of the Taiwan Strait. The PLA Eastern Theater Command made the announcement hours ago on Wednesday, a day after launching joint military exercises around the island on Tuesday. China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said on Tuesday that the drills are a resolute punishment for Lai Ching-te authorities' blatant "Taiwan independence" provocations. What triggered the latest reactions from Beijing? What has Lai Ching-te said or done since he took office last May? How will the drills impact the situation across the Strait?

02/04/2025

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27 min
06/04/2020

Yangjia: sounding the alarm in times of crisis

As the world is hit by the coronavirus, small cities can be especially vulnerable in terms of crisis management. Check out this story about how a highly responsive information sharing system helps a small city in Hubei province, that was once out of medical supplies, finally manage the fight against the epidemic.

06/04/2020

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12 min
06/02/2024 · BONUS

Special: How to say "Chinese New Year's Eve vigil" in Chinese?

In this special episode of Takeaway Chinese, we're going to learn how to say "Chinese New Year's Eve vigil" in Chinese.

06/02/2024 · Bonus

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