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  1. 17小时前

    Why is the US escalating its clash with China over trade?

    ① China has hit back on US port fees with retaliatory levies. We explore why Washington seeks to weaken China’s commercial shipping power and reignites the broader trade tensions with China. (1:00) ② China’s express delivery volume has surpassed 150 billion parcels this year, reaching a milestone more than a month ahead of schedule. What does it tell about the resilience of China’s consumer market and the larger economy? (24:59) ③ Leaders from over 20 countries have witnessed the signing of a Gaza ceasefire deal after Israel and Hamas completed a hostage-prisoner swap. We explore the remaining hurdles for securing lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians. (35:01) ④ French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected calls to resign as two no-confidence motions threaten to bring down his latest government. Is there a way out of France’s worst political crisis in decades? (44:10)

    53 分钟

  2. 1天前

    How is China contributing to the global cause of empowering women?

    ① Addressing the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, Xi Jinping called for truly internalizing gender equality in society. We take a look at China’s achievements in empowering women and its contributions to global efforts for women’s development. (00:49) ② China has reported strong export and import figures for September against the backdrop of new trade tensions with the US. What’s behind the resilience of China’s foreign trade? (12:57) ③ Leaders from more than 20 countries have gathered in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh for a Gaza peace summit. What are the main uncertainties for a Gaza ceasefire? (24:38) ④ A conversation with Jeffrey Sachs, an economics professor at Columbia University, on why he is optimistic about China’s development. (32:01) ⑤ The IMF says the global economy is holding up better than feared but worse than we need. Why is uncertainty the new normal in the world economy? (41:15)

    53 分钟

  3. 4天前

    What China’s $113 billion Golden Week spending says about its economy

    China has wrapped up its National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays with impressive numbers. During the eight-day holiday break, 888 million trips were made, marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year. Domestic tourism revenue reached over 800 billion yuan, approximately $113 billion, a 15% year-on-year growth. What do these figures reveal about China’s booming holiday economy? And how are technology, culture, and policy working together to drive tourism and consumer spending? Host Xu Yawen is joined by John Gong, Professor at the University of International Business and Economics; Subramania Bhatt, Founder and CEO of China Trading Desk (CTD); and Dai Li, Associate Professor in Development Economics at Hunan University.

    52 分钟

  4. 5天前

    First phase of Gaza ceasefire: is it a real turning point?

    ① China and Italy reaffirm strong ties — what opportunities lie ahead? (00:47) ② World Bank lifts China’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.8% — what does this mean for global economic momentum? (15:12) ③ Israel and Hamas reach agreement on the first phase of a peace plan — could this be a real turning point for Gaza? (26:38) ④ China’s box office exceeds 2024 total, boosted by “super golden week” holiday. (37:19)

    54 分钟

  5. 6天前

    Seoul vows to “spare no effort” on China ties— what’s next?

    ① South Korea says it will “spare no effort” to strengthen ties with China — where are Beijing- Seoul relations headed next? (00:49) ② For the first time ever, renewable power has overtaken coal — and China is leading the charge. What does this mean for the global energy future? (13:50) ③ How will China's low-altitude economy take shape and unfold in the coming years? (25:01)

    54 分钟

  6. 10月7日

    Israel and Hamas open indirect talks — but how likely is a Gaza ceasefire?

    ① Israel and Hamas open indirect talks in Egypt — but how likely is a Gaza ceasefire? (00:45) ② France sees third PM exit since last December — does this political turmoil pose risks to Europe? (14:46) ③ China set to test asteroid defense system — how could this mission reshape China's growing space economy and global role? (24:45)

    52 分钟

  7. 10月6日

    China’s holiday rush breaks records — what does it say about consumer power?

    ① China’s holiday rush is rewriting records — more than a billion trips in just half a week! What does this travel fever say about China’s booming consumer power? (00:44) ② China’s top diplomat Wang Yi is heading to Europe — with stops in Italy and Switzerland for high-level talks. (13:25) ③ Pharma giants eye China: What makes it a strategic hub for global drug development? (25:01)

    53 分钟

  8. 10月3日

    The secret to the close China-Singapore partnership

    ① China and Singapore have exchanged congratulations on the 35th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Why have the two sides been able to build a close, deepening partnership? (00:38) ② Speaking at a forum in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump’s efforts to help negotiate peace in Ukraine, but warned that supplies of US long-range missiles to Kyiv would seriously hurt ties between Moscow and Washington. We explore Putin’s key messages. (14:22)

    25 分钟
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With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.

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