Afleveringen
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Three months after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, Syria's interim President has been struggling to unite the country.
In a landmark breakthrough, the government struck a deal to merge the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces into state institutions.
While Syrian Kurds celebrate the deal, residents on the northwestern coast remain wary after days of sectarian violence that killed over 1,000 people. The government blamed pro-Assad groups for instigating the violence, and said the security threats had already been neutralized, but will the fragmented country be able to achieve peace and unity after 13 years of civil war?
Host Zhao Ying is joined by Wang Jin, Associate Professor with Northwest University in Xi'an, China; Joseph Siracusa, Professor of Global Futures with Curtin University; Steven Wright, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Hamad Bin Khalifa University.
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① China has announced a meeting with Russia and Iran in Beijing to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. We explore how it might create conditions for the resumption of nuclear talks? (00:51)
② How is Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane’s visit to China cementing bilateral ties? (12:56)
③ How should we understand China’s statement that it has never exported fentanyl-related medications to North America? (24:23)
④ Why is Ukraine losing ground to Russian forces in Kursk region? How might the battlefield situation in the region play a role in determining if Moscow will accept the US ceasefire proposal? (33:13)
⑤ We take a look at a legal case in China where the court has ruled that an AI-generated image should have copyright protection. Can China’s legal system keep pace with AI’s development in the digital era? (43:32)
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① US President Donald Trump’s additional tariffs on steel and aluminum have taken effect after prior exemptions and duty-free quotas expired. How will they hurt the US itself? (00:54)
② We explore how Trump’s move to plow ahead on tariffs has made US equities lose trillions of dollars in value. (13:55)
③ The US has agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after Kyiv showed readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. Does Ukraine genuinely share Trump’s vision for peace? (25:00)
④ We take a look at Greenland’s elections which have been dominated by independence and Trump’s interest. (34:43)
⑤ Angola has announced a plan to act as a mediator in the conflict between Congo and the rebel group M23. What leverage does Angola hold? (44:06)
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① We take a look at China’s newly announced high-tech fund and how it can help the country’s emerging industries grow. (00:54)
② SDF, a Kurdish-led militia alliance, has agreed a deal to integrate all military and civilian institutions into the Syrian state. How big of a step forward does the deal represent in Syria’s political process? (13:15)
③ We explore why Citi analysts have upgraded their recommendation for China equities from “neutral” to “overweight”. (26:00)
④ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a visit to Mauritius, with a major issue at stake: New Delhi’s stance on Mauritius’ claims over the Chagos Archipelago in the Indian Ocean. (34:42)
⑤ Data compiled by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute shows that the war in Ukraine has helped grow US dominance of the global arms industry. Will this finding alter President Donald Trump’s thinking on whether to withdraw military support for Ukraine? (45:07)
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① China’s minister of human resources and social security has pledged to step up resources to support employment. How can China stabilize its job market this year? (00:50)
② Mark Carney, Canada’s next prime minister, is vowing to win the trade war against US President Donald Trump. Can he translate his determination into real actions when in office? (14:25)
③ Over 1,300 people in Syria have been killed amid intense fighting between forces associated with the country’s new government and those loyal to former leader Bashar al-Assad. What does the fighting tell us about the political situation in Syria? (24:59)
④ European Central Bank cuts eurozone interest rates again amid trade war fears. (33:46)
⑤ ASPI, an anti-China think tank based in Australia, is suspending some so-called research on China after the Trump administration paused grants. We explore how US government money has driven ASPI’s fabrication of a negative narrative about China. (44:01)
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has highlighted China's role as a source of stability in a turbulent world. On Friday, Wang answered more than 20 questions on the sidelines of the annual session of China's national legislature.
In this edition of the program, we delve into Wang's key messages on Beijing's foreign policy. Host Ding Heng is joined by Warwick Powell, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology; Professor Yao Shujie from Chongqing University; Professor Wang Zhengxu from the School of Public Administration with Zhejiang University.
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①Two Sessions: An interview with CPPCC member, former WHO chief Margaret Chan (00:33)
②The United States has paused intelligence sharing with Ukraine. (14:28)
③France considers protecting European allies with its nuclear arsenal. (24:59)
④Arab leaders have approved a 53-billion-US-dollar plan for Gaza's reconstruction. Can the plan become reality? (34:09)
⑤Panama president says "Trump is lying" about reclaiming canal. (43:17)
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①China targets economic growth of around 5% in 2025. How achievable is this goal? (00:35)
②How can tech innovations help improve senior wellbeing? (25:00)
③European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed an 800 billion euro plan to "rearm" Europe. Does this mark a turning point in transatlantic relations? (35:07)
④The Mobile World Congress is underway in Barcelona. What trends will shape the future mobile economy? (41:55)
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①China's top political advisory body starts its annual session. What are the key issues dominating this year's agenda? (00:40)
②As Trump's new tariffs take effect, China hits back with retaliatory measures. How will the trade war escalate in the coming months? (14:05)
③The United States pauses military aid to Ukraine. What's behind this decision, and what are the potential consequences? (24:34)
④Austria has sworn in a new government, ending five months of political deadlock over forming a coalition. (32:19)
⑤Shenzhen has released an action plan to expand the city's AI industry to one trillion yuan, or about 140 billion U.S. dollars, by 2026. (40:42)
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①The UK and European leaders are drafting a Ukraine peace plan to present to the US. (00:36)
②Israel halts all aid to Gaza as ceasefire falters. (25:00)
③China's Caixin Manufacturing PMI peaked at 50.8 in February, marking the highest point in three months. (32:31)
④China's Tiangong space station is set to host its first foreign astronaut in the coming years. (43:23)
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French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer have in recent days travelled to the White House with a key message to US President Donald Trump: don’s abandon Europe. Trump’s shift on Ukraine is shaking the transatlantic alliance, causing panic on a continent that has depended on US security assurance for 80 years. Suspicions are deepening that Trump is effectively pulling the plug on decades of US support for Europe.
So, are transatlantic relations over? What are the challenges that Europe must overcome if it wants to pursue strategic autonomy? Host Ding Heng is joined by Kathleen Burk, Professor Emeritus of Modern and Contemporary History, University College London; Professor Doug Guthrie from Thunderbird School of Global Management; Christis Tombazos, Associate Professor at Monash University.
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① Chinese FM calls on China, New Zealand to adhere to cooperation, dialogue. (00:49)
② Ukraine approved agreement with U.S. on critical minerals. (14:04)
③ China slams U.S. military aid to Taiwan. (24:49)
④ Apple plans to invest $500 billion in U.S. as tariff era nears. (35:12)
⑤ China’s marine economy achieved a landmark in 2024, driving national growth. (44:25)
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① Both Trump and the EU set their sights on Ukraine's mineral resources. (00:50)
② China continues as an attractive investment destination: AmCham South China. (13:06 )
③ Iran and Russia's FMs condemn the unilateral sanctions by the U.S. and the West. (24:17)
④ Syria’s interim president calls for unity and the rebuilding of the fractured nation. (34:00)
⑤ The German economy contracted in the final quarter of 2024. (42:30)
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① China and Russia have re-affirmed their relations as a "no limits" partnership. (00:44)
② UN Security Council has adopted a resolution urging a swift end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. (13:45)
③ Six “Little Dragons”: How China’s Hangzhou is leading global tech innovation? (24:16)
④ Goldman Sachs predicts China’s DeepSeek-led AI emergence to draw $200 billion USD into stocks. (33:25)
⑤ Economist Jeffrey Sachs praises China’s economic strength, dismisses crisis claims. (44:15)
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① China outlines key tasks to deepen rural reforms, advance rural revitalization. (00:45)
② Three years into Ukraine conflict, how Trump’s return has shifted the dynamics. (13:20)
③ Conservative CDU/CSU leads German federal election: preliminary results. (26:24)
④ Israel delays release of Palestinian prisoners over 'humiliating' hostage handovers. (36:30)
⑤ China's trade promotion agency urges US to lift two-way investment curbs. (45:35)
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African leaders have called for slavery reparations from former colonial powers at the 38th AU Summit in Ethiopia.
From the 15th to the 19th century, at least 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped, forcibly transported by mostly European merchants, and sold into slavery.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in an address to the summit that the bitter fruit of the transatlantic slave trade and colonial exploitation is having a lasting impact on the continent.
How can Africans and people of African descent secure the justice they're calling for? And what forms could reparations for slavery take?
Host Zhao Ying is joined by Dr. He Wenping, Africa expert and Senior Research Fellow at Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; Adams Bodomo, Chair Professor of African Linguistics and Literatures, University of Vienna; William Worger, Professor Emeritus, Department of History, UCLA.
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① US President Donald Trump has warned Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy that he better quickly negotiate an end to the war with Russia, or risk not having a country to lead. Why has Trump used an extended social media post to lash out at Zelenskyy? (00:49)
② We take a look at China’s 20-point action plan to stabilize foreign investment in 2025. (13:35)
③ A poll shows one in five German voters remains undecided, with only days until the parliamentary elections. We explore the turbulence of Germany’s upcoming elections. (25:03)
④ South Africa is hosting a G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, but without the presence of the US. Why is the US under Trump determined to be a bad boy within the G20? (34:49)
⑤ NASA is reportedly losing four key senior officials close to its flagship moon program. We explore the uncertainties that the program is faced with. (44:01)
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① Chairing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, China’s foreign minister said that China supports all Ukraine peace efforts, and that Gaza is not a bargaining chip for political trade-offs. What is China’s approach to resolving hotspots? (00:52)
② Senior US and Russian officials have held their first face-to-face meeting since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. We explore the key signals from the meeting. (12:33)
③ We take a look at DeepSeek’s latest development: revealing its Native Sparse Attention, a new mechanism designed to enhance the efficiency of long-context training and inference in AI models. (24:55)
④ Clean energy contributed 10 percent to China’s GDP in 2024, according to new analysis. What does this number indicate? (34:18)
⑤ The parliament of Vietnam has approved an $8 billion rail link to China. What economic potentials could this project create? (44:15)
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① During a visit to Dublin, China’s foreign minister said China is ready to enhance cooperation with Ireland. What’s the significance of widening China-Ireland cooperation against the backdrop of the rising tide of unilateralism and protectionism globally? (00:52)
② In an emergency meeting in Paris, European leaders stressed support for Ukraine but disagreed on sending peacekeeping soldiers to Ukraine. We explore the sentiments in Europe on Ukraine and security amid a significant US policy shift. (14:31)
③ The US State Department has dropped a statement from its website stating that Washington does not support Taiwan independence. Does the removal signal a fundamental shift in Washington’s policy on the Taiwan question? (25:17)
④ We explore US President Donald Trump’s move to cut off financial aid to South Africa and even refuse to respond to Pretoria’s request for talks. (34:25)
⑤ Japan’s economy recovered in second half but barely grew in 2024. (42:38)
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① At a symposium with prominent private entrepreneurs, President Xi Jinping pledged steady support to advance the healthy and high-quality development of China’s private enterprises. We explore a shift towards renewed top-level support for the private sector signaled by China’s top leadership. (00:50)
② At the Munich Security Conference, China’s foreign minister pledged that China will be a stabilizing force in a multipolar system. What is China’s view on multi-polarization? (14:33)
③ French President Emmanuel Macron is convening an emergency meeting of European leaders in Paris. What is the main source of anxiety and fear for Europe right now? (25:05)
④ The Cook Islands’ prime minister has defended a new agreement with China, saying it aligns with the country's long-term interests. Are third parties justified to scrutinize this agreement? (32:40)
⑤ Apple has picked Alibaba to launch AI features in China. What’s at stake in this partnership? (42:02)
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