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4 days ago

China says Japan's new intelligence system risks repeating past militarism

China has called on Japan to draw lessons from history and act with caution following the establishment of a new national intelligence system, saying Japan's wartime intelligence agencies helped support militarism and overseas aggression (01:11). Hostilities between the US and Iran have flared up again after a brief pause (09:56). China's top economic regulator says it will take various steps to drive the economy toward sustained improvement and high-quality development (17:39).
17 Jul

Can renewables power an electrified future?

As heatwaves intensify and electricity demand continues to rise, power grids are facing unprecedented pressure. At the same time, the rapid expansion of renewable energy is making grid stability more complex than ever. Climate Watch host Zhao Ying is joined by reporter Zhu Tianlu, who recently traveled to Changzhou, and industrial city in eastern China, where new technologies are helping build a smarter, more resilient power system.
15 Jul

Digital friend or digital file?

You tell it your secrets. It knows your routines, your worries, and your bad days. Then one morning, it's gone because a company decided to pull the servers. Across China, millions of users are waking up to that silence as various companies have shut down the AI characters people built, talked to, and even fell in love with. When that digital voice fades to nothing, are you just clearing storage, or are you losing someone who mattered? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu
15 Jul

China's H1 GDP grows 4.7 percent

Officials say the Chinese economy expanded 4.7 percent in the first half of the year, laying the groundwork for the country to achieve its annual growth target of 4.5 to five percent (01:04). The US has struck Iranian targets before re-imposing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has attacked US military targets in Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain (12:15). A fire in a building under renovation in Brussels has killed seven people (20:12).
17 Jul

Encore: Milk tea shops turn mini mart

Walk into a milk tea shop these days, and you may leave carrying more than just a drink. Crisps, cakes, and even surprise snack packs now line the shelves alongside the bubble tea. Chinese brands are transforming a quick sip into a full?fledged shopping experience. It is affordable, convenient, and rapidly becoming the norm! / Are personality tests picking the best hires (09:14)? On the show: Steve, Yushun & Xingyu
18 Jun

El Nino is here. What could it mean for China?

Meteorologists have confirmed that an El Nino has formed in the tropical Pacific, and forecasts suggest it could intensify in the coming months. What is El Nino? Could a "super" El Nino be on the way? How might it shape global weather patterns, and what could it mean for China? Climate Watch host Zhao Ying speaks with Wang Chunzai, a researcher at South China Sea Institute of Oceanology, and Director of the State Key Laboratory of Tropical Oceanography.
3 Jul

What's behind Europe's extreme heat?

Europe is experiencing an unprecedented early summer heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius on many parts of the continent. What is driving this extreme heat, and is this the new normal for Europe's summers? Climate Watch host Zhao Ying speaks with Bob Ward, the policy and communications director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment.
15 May

Panel: Trump's historic Beijing visit-Where will China-U.S. ties go?

U.S. President Donald Trump has paid a state visit to China, the first by an American president in nearly nine years. What are the biggest takeaways from this closely watched visit? How should we understand the new vision for China-U.S. relations? And how could it shape the future of the world order? Host Dou Hongyu is joined by Muhammad Ali Nasir, Professor of Economics at the University of Leeds; Zoon Ahmed Khan, Research Fellow at Center for China and Globalization; Li Lun, Assistant Professor of Economics at Peking University; and Chen Weihua, China Daily Former Chief Washington correspondent, to answer these questions.
24 Mar

Is Xiongan New Area becoming a model of China’s high-quality development?

① Xi Jinping has called for efforts to build China’s Xiongan New Area into an innovation hub and a model of high-quality development. How can China nurture an innovative business environment in Xiongan? (00:56) ② A conversation with Eduardo Pedrosa, Executive Director of the APEC Secretariat. (12:17) ③ Why did China’s Yiwu, a hub for small commodities, see a more than 50% increase in trade in this year’s first two months? (24:57) ④ Iran has denied having negotiations with the US, reversing Donald Trump’s earlier claim that Washington had reached major points of agreement with Tehran. Is Tehran willing to engage in serious talks with Washington any time soon? (34:48) ⑤ Australia and the European Union have finalized a free trade agreement following years of negotiations. What has enabled the two sides to make the breakthrough? (44:29)
28 May

Can AI go underwater?

AI doesn't just eat data. It devours power, water, and land. So what happens when you run out of all three? China answered by going underwater. Off Shanghai, one of the country's first commercial ocean-floor data centers has gone live. It is powered by offshore wind and cooled by the sea itself. Could it be a smart solution to the world's data center controversy? On the show: Fei Fei, Steve & Yushun

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