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18 May

Putin to visit China following Trump’s visit: What’s the timing about?

① Xi, Putin mark 10th China-Russia expo ahead of Putin’s China visit. (00:45) ② What does the Trump–Netanyahu call signal about the risk of renewed conflict with Iran? (14:00) ③ China's economy maintains steady growth in first four months. Are Western media warnings about weakening justified? (25:30) ④ China's top market regulator unveils 34 priorities to back up private sector growth. What impact will they have? (33:50) ⑤ China's 2026 box office tops 14.4 billion yuan. What drives the strong growth? (44:00)

18 May

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53 min
14 Apr

China is witnessing a new wave of high-level visits. Why now?

① China is witnessing a new wave of high-level visits. We explore the purposes and potential outcomes of the visits. (00:44) ② China's foreign trade recorded strong growth in the first quarter. What's behind the growth? (25:31) ③ A conversation with an official of Uruguay's National Meat Institute about the China market (32:48) ④ China plans to launch an "AI Plus Education" initiative to integrate AI into classrooms. What does it mean to education and future careers? (42:46)

14 Apr

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54 min
9 Apr

Iran, US at odds over Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz ahead of talks in Pakistan

Iran has accused the United States of violating key parts of Tehran's ceasefire proposal, after Israel launched intense strikes across Lebanon under a disputed ceasefire deal (01:07). Ships have turned back amid reports that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again (08:27). And the Chinese Kuomintang party delegation has experienced drone delivery, cultural exchanges and other activities in Shanghai before heading to Beijing (20:09).

9 Apr

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1 hr
13 Apr

U.S., Iran fail to reach an agreement after talks. What will come next?

① The Spanish PM is on an official visit to China. What to expect? (00:43) ② Mainland has unveiled a package of policies and measures to boost cooperation across the Taiwan Strait. What does it mean to cross-Strait relations? (12:42) ③ U.S. and Iran have failed to reach an agreement following talks in Pakistan. What will come next? (24:53) ④ China's PPI returned to growth in March. What's behind the rebound? (35:05) ⑤ Hungary's opposition party Tisza has won parliamentary elections. What changes will happen under the new government? (45:36)

13 Apr

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53 min
28 May

Is quitting underrated?

Think about something you held onto for too long. A job, a project, a goal that just wasn't working. We all love stories about people who never gave up, but staying with the wrong thing can drain years from your life. So how can we know when it's time to let go? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushun

28 May

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17 min
26 Feb

The tanking dilemma: Can NBA really fix losing on purpose?

Is strategic losing ruining the game—or is it just smart business? This week on Sideline Story, we break down the NBA’s latest proposals to curb tanking. From flattening lottery odds to banning consecutive top-four picks, we dig into whether these changes will restore competitive integrity or simply put a Band-Aid on a deeper issue. Plus, we explore the fine line between rebuilding and tanking, the legacy of the Sixers' "Process," and what radical solutions could finally put an end to deliberate losses.

26 Feb

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26 min
25 May

From improv comedy to perler beads: Exploring China's new generation of hobbies 一起聊聊年轻人喜爱的新潮流

In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, Niuniu and Steve continue to discuss some of the most common hobbies shared by young people in China. From improv comedy and mystery role-playing party games, to playing with colorful plastic beads, tune in and discover these fun new trends with us! (04:25) Niuniu and Steve had their first improv show? (15:51) What is an "输出型爱好" (output-based hobby)?

25 May

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29 min
3 Apr

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

3 Apr

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20 min
18/05/2024

Mangelepa: music - medicine of the soul

Faces of Africa presents documentaries on people in Africa, either prominent or ordinary, who have great stories to tell about Africa.

18/05/2024

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27 min
10 Apr

China's next phase of E-commerce

Governments around the world are all trying to answer a key question: How can digital commerce support the real economy — without replacing it? Well, in China, a new set of policy guidelines from several ministries is aiming to do just that. They want to improve global logistics, make better use of AI technology, lower barriers for exporters, and deepen the connection between e-commerce platforms and offline industries. On the show: Niu Honglin, Fei Fei & Yushun

10 Apr

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31 min

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