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The annual Boao Forum for Asia kicked off on Tuesday under the theme "Asia in the Changing World: Towards a Shared Future." The forum brings together 2,000 representatives from some 60 countries and regions, including leaders from Russia, Indonesia, Laos, Bangladesh, and Kazakstan along with around 120 ministerial-level officials, and leaders from 30 international organizations. Delegates will spend three days discussing strategies for navigating global challenges and fostering regional cooperation. What's on the agenda of this year's meeting? What uncertainties is the world facing? What can we expect from Asia, the world's most economically dynamic region?
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Tariffs and Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump is set to implement his latest wave of tariffs, or reciprocal tariffs, on the world. And his administration has been holding talks with Russia and Ukraine respectively in Saudi Arabia. What will be the implications of these developments for the world, especially for the Global South? Our guest today is Vijay Prashad, director of Tricontinental Institute for Social Research.
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A 30-day halt to strikes on energy facilities by Russia and Ukraine. That appears to be the outcome of a lengthy phone call between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on March 18th. According to statements from the White House and the Kremlin, both sides agreed this conflict needs to end with a lasting peace. How significant was this phone call? Why is a truce so difficult to achieve? And what is China's take on this development?
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Hainan, China's southernmost province, has a population of over 10 million and spans 35,400 square kilometers. Once a remote and underdeveloped island, it has been transformed into a rising hub for international trade and investment. A key part of this transformation is the Hainan Free Trade Port, which has garnered global attention and has been highlighted in China's Government Work Report for seven consecutive years. By the end of 2025, Hainan plans to establish independent customs operations, a significant milestone in its development. What are these operations? How will they impact Hainan, the world, and maybe even you? What makes this beautiful island so uniquely attractive?
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China's annual "Two Sessions," the biggest event on the country's political calendar, are currently underway. The term "new quality productive forces", introduced by President Xi Jinping in September 2023, is again in the spotlight. What are the new quality productive forces? As technology rapidly advances and the international landscape remains fraught with uncertainties, how will China chart its course towards modernization?
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Around 5%, that's the growth target China has set for 2025, the same as last year. This was announced by Chinese Premier Li Qiang in his government work report, presented to the annual gathering of China's top legislators for deliberations. The report reviewed the government's work last year, outlined economic and social priorities, policy directions for the year ahead and actions to be taken. Why is China so confident about achieving similar levels of growth as last year? How does China plan to achieve these targets?
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The "Two Sessions", considered the most important event on China's political calendar, is coming up. Delegates from across China are gearing-up to attend the annual meetings of China's top legislature, the National People's Congress, and the top political advisory body, the National Committee of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. Ethnic unity is always high on the agenda during the "Two Sessions". To understand how ethnic unity is promoted on the ground, CGTN host Liu Xin traveled to Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, to a city called Shihezi, where its administration has been put under U.S. sanctions for the past four and a half years.
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Has China lost its allure to foreign investors? That's the picture painted by mainstream Western media reports this week. But do the numbers support this take? For instance, inbound investment in January dropped by 13% year-on-year, but jumped almost 30% from the previous month. The number of foreign companies registered in China also rose by 10% last year. What's behind these numbers? What's China doing to further boost foreign investment?
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The movie Ne Zha 2 debuted in China at the end of January during the Spring Festival holiday, and quickly shattered box office records at home and abroad. Within three weeks, it had grossed nearly 13 billion yuan, or 1.8 billion US dollars, making it the world's best-selling animated film in history. It's also the only non-Hollywood film to join the all-time global box office top ten. What has made this movie such a success? Could this be a turning point for China's cultural appeal globally?
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U.S. President Donald Trump declared that the arrival of DeepSeek AI should serve as a wake-up call for U.S. industries, urging the country to focus intensely on staying competitive. Is China engaged in an AI-led tech race against the U.S.? What are Trump's AI policies, and how do they differ from those of his predecessor? How can we prevent the polarization of the digital world?
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Can the peoples of China and the United States increase exchanges against headwinds? There has been positive momentum over the past couple of years, but can it be sustained under President Trump? Why should Americans, who are now gripped by domestic divisions and uncertainties, care about getting to know their Chinese counterparts?
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How do people in China's Taiwan region celebrate the Spring Festival? What customs do people across the Strait share? What are some of the differences? How has popular culture from both sides influenced each other over the past decades?
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How do people in China's Taiwan region celebrate the Spring Festival? What customs do people across the Strait share? What are some of the differences? How has popular culture from both sides influenced each other over the past decades?
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Since taking office on January 20th, Trump has adopted a rather nuanced stance on China tariffs, a contrast to his hardline trade policy during his first presidency. However, the end of the honeymoon period still looms, as the "Tariff Man" campaigned on levying high tariffs on all Chinese exports to the U.S.. Can the two sides find ways to establish a mutually beneficial trade relationship? Why has trade been resilient despite Trump's tariffs that were kept in place by Biden? Can new and bigger tariffs really make America great again?
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On January 20th, Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, declaring that "the golden age of America begins right now". Han Zheng, Chinese President Xi Jinping's special representative and Vice President of China, attended the inauguration ceremony, marking the first time for a senior Chinese official to participate in a U.S. presidential inauguration. Just days before the big event, President Xi spoke with Trump on the phone at the latter's request and both leaders expressed the hope that ties would get off to a good start in Trump's new term. How will the world's two largest economies handle their relationship? How will this impact the rest of the world, particularly the Global South?
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TikTok is back online, after going dark for 12 hours. It chose to shut itself down over divestment. The abrupt disappearance came just minutes before a US law banning the app took effect on Sunday, and one day before Donald Trump returns to power. But now, the app, along with its 170 million American users, about half the country's population, thanks him for restoring its operation. Days earlier, many TikTokers, who call themselves "TikTok refugees", flocked to the Chinese app RedNote, or Xiaohongshu, learning some Mandarin and Chinese dishes along the way. Can Trump save TikTok eventually? What will happen after the 90-day reprieve ends? How long will American users stay on RedNote?
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Following the 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck southwest China's Xizang, the Chinese President ordered all-out rescue efforts to save lives and minimize casualties. The quake hit the remote border county of Dingri on Tuesday morning, killing 126 people so far, injuring 188 more and damaging over one thousand houses. Rescue teams were immediately mobilized in a race against time despite the high altitude, remote location and freezing temperature. What's the latest on the ground? How are disaster response teams adapting to the region's unique needs?
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The World Bank raised its forecast for China's economic growth in 2024 and 2025 on Dec 26th of 2024, but cautioned against challenges such as household and business confidence, and headwinds in the property sector. China has emphasized the need to maintain steady economic growth, keep employment and prices generally stable, ensure a basic equilibrium in the balance of payments, and increase residents' income in step with economic growth. What obstacles and challenges can we expect in the new year? Where is China's economy headed?
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In his 2025 New Year address, President Xi Jinping expressed his expectation for both sides of the Taiwan Strait to work together toward a shared and prosperous future. In recent years, cross-Strait relations have grown increasingly complex. To better understand the trajectory of the evolving dynamics, host Liu Xin spoke with Wu Jung-yuan, chairman of Taiwan's Labor Party, the island's prominent left-wing party. What mark has history left on him? And how does he perceive the current state of cross-Strait relations?
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In recent years, developing countries have demanded a stronger voice in global governance. The BRICS mechanism has become an increasingly vital platform for fostering unity and cooperation among Global South nations. Following its expansion in early 2024, BRICS will soon include nine additional partners, including Indonesia, Belarus, Bolivia, Uganda and others. The year 2025 will also mark the 70th anniversary of the historic Bandung Conference. How has the "Bandung spirit" evolved in the Global South? How can these countries amplify their voices on the global stage? And how long before a truly multipolar world can emerge?
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