Afleveringen
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① We look at the key messages from Xi Jinping’s meeting with US CEOs and strategists in Beijing. (00:53)
② Japan’s cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries. Why is it a controversial step? (12:59)
③ Baltimore’s bridge disaster: rescue efforts and possible causes. (25:26)
④ China has lashed out at the US and the UK for slapping coordinated sanctions over alleged Chinese cyberattacks. Is the cyber security issue increasingly hijacked by ideological and bloc confrontation? (36:32)
⑤ BYD’s profit soared 80% in the year when the Chinese EV giant overtook Tesla. (42:47)
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① We look at Naurun President David Adeang’s state visit to China two months after the Pacific island country restored diplomatic ties with Beijing. (00:47)
② For the first time since 2016, the US has allowed a UN Security Council resolution sharply critical of Israel to pass. To what extent does it tell us about the current rift between the US and Israel? (13:09)
③ For a second time in three months, China has warned the Philippines that their relations are at a “crossroads”. We explore what is driving the Philippines’ continued provocation of China on the Ren’ai Jiao issue. (24:58)
④ Boeing’s senior management team is to step down in the wake of ongoing safety problems. (34:40)
⑤ EU investigates Apple, Meta and Google owner Alphabet under new tech law. We explore the bloc’s determination in reining in big tech in digital markets. (43:45)
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① Russia has charged four men with committing an act of terrorism for an attack on a Moscow concert hall. We look at different claims on who is responsible for the attack. (00:52)
② At the China Development Forum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang reassured global business leaders about China's economy and its steadfast opening up. (11:57)
③ Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou will make a second trip to the Chinese mainland next month, leading a group of students on an 11-day trip. How important is youth exchange to the cross-Straits relations? (24:52)
④ A United Nations Security Council resolution proposed by the United States calling for a ceasefire tied to the release of hostages in Gaza has failed to pass. Why is this draft resolution viewed by some UN Security members as unbalanced? (35:16)
⑤ In South Korea, medical professors are moving to reduce the hours they spend in practice in a widening of a doctors’ strike. (44:47)
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In his most recent visit to Australia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi participated in the 7th China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and sat down with leaders in the business and strategic sectors in Australia. This was Wang Yi's first visit to Australia in seven years.
What's been learned from strained bilateral relations in the past few years? What's the way forward that will benefit both sides? Host Liu Kun is joined by Tony Kevin, Former Australian Ambassador to Poland and Cambodia, and author of the book "Return to Moscow"; Dr Geoff Raby AO, Former Australian ambassador to China, Non-executive Independent Company Director Chairman, Geoff Raby & Associates; Dr. Zhao Hai, Director of International Political Studies at the National Institute for Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.
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①President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to further energize China's central region. How does it align with the country's major development strategies? (00:43)
②Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has wrapped up his tour in the southern hemisphere. He urged Australia to make policies independently. (13:49)
③China issues a 24-point action plan to attract foreign investment. (24:33)
④Prabowo Subianto has been elected as the new president of Indonesia. (34:00)
⑤A study suggests the population of almost every country will be shrinking by the end of the century. What's been driving this trend? (43:21)
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①President Xi Jinping inspects Hunan Province. What key messages does the visit send out? (00:42)
②The third International Forum on Democracy kicks off in Beijing. (12:43)
③China has launched a new relay satellite to provide Earth-Moon communications services. How does that pave the way for China's future lunar missions? (24:33)
④Netanyahu has renewed his pledge to attack Rafah despite Biden's warning. Is there a widening rift between Israel and the US over the war in Gaza? (33:22)
⑤Apple is in talks to let Google Gemini power iPhone AI features. (41:26)
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①The Bank of Japan has ended its negative interest rate policy. What prompted this shift, and how will it affect Japan's economy? (00:41)
②ROK civic groups rally against 3rd "Summit for Democracy". (11:42)
③What's in Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law, and what does it mean for Hong Kong's future? (24:35)
④Nvidia says it's expanding ties with Chinese EV makers. What risks and opportunities does the collaboration bring? (34:56)
⑤China-Europe Railway Express sees rapid growth amid changing global logistics. (42:57)
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What are Putin's key challenges in new six-year term?
①Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a trip to New Zealand and Australia. What to expect? (00:37)
②Vladimir Putin wins Russian Presidential Election. What does it mean to Russia's domestic politics and foreign relations? (12:38)
③Israel and Hamas are resuming cease-fire talks. What are the key demands from both sides? (24:34)
④China's economy continued to recover in first two months. (33:41)
⑤China to establish modern eco-environment monitoring system (44:06)
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Washington's anti-China sentiment has found new targets: Chinese cranes and smart cars. Everything sounds familiar: these products pose a national security threat to the US. Most recently, a few trade unions in the US asked the White House to open a trade probe into China’s practices in the shipbuilding and maritime logistics sectors. It is widely believed that the White House is unlikely to turn down that request due to domestic political reasons.
In a US election year, are we going to see more turbulence between the US and China over economic and trade issues? Host Ding Heng is joined by Professor Lü Yue, Dean of Academy of Global Innovation & Governance with University of International Business and Economics, and Senior Fellow of the Center for China and Globalization; Harry Targ, Emeritus Professor of Political Science and International Relations with Purdue University; Lee Pei May, Assistant Professor of Political Science with International Islamic University Malaysia.
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①The European Parliament has approved the Artificial Intelligence Act with an overwhelming majority in Strasbourg, France. What are the details? (00:47) ②U.S. government has announced it will send 300 million U.S. dollars of military aid to Ukraine.(13:15) ③Five American labor unions have filed a petition with the office of U.S. Trade Representative requesting a probe into China's shipbuilding industry. Are their accusations fair? (25:12) ④Chinese-made C919 aircraft and ARJ21 jetliner were on show in Malaysia earlier this week.(34:58) ⑤South Korean medical students have asked their universities to justify their absences caused by joining protests against the government's plan to dramatically raise the enrollment quota of medical schools.(45:03)
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①President of the Republic of Angola Joao Lourenco is scheduled to pay a state visit to China this week. What are his priority issues? (00:50) ②U.S. President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have each secured enough delegates to become the 2024 presidential nominee. How will the race between the two unfold?(12:40) ③German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is hosting leaders from Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines this week in Berlin.(25:10) ④Saudi Aramco is looking at further opportunities to invest in China.(34:35) ⑤A poll suggests most Australians believe the nation should aim to become an independent middle power instead of primarily an ally of the United States.(44:54)
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①Israel has been checking whether its airstrikes had killed Hamas's deputy military leader Marwan Issa in Gaza. What's the latest? (00:46) ②Japan's economy narrowly avoided recession after revising its official economic growth figures. What are the details? (14:12) ③The Caribbean Community has announced the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry.(25:30) ④India and the European Free Trade Association signed an economic pact that concluded nearly 16 years of negotiations.(35:26) ⑤A new report has shown that arms imports to Europe surged 94% in the 2019-2023 period from the 2014-2018 period.(45:45)
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①Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed new quality productive forces in deliberations or discussions with China's national lawmakers and political advisors. What are the details? (00:53) ②Our interview with Senior Reporter Ali Abbas Ramay from 24NewsHD in Pakistan about his observations on China's "Two Sessions". (13:30) ③China's consumer price index rose by 0.7% in February. (24:58) ④U.S. has airlifted its non-essential embassy personnel from Haiti as violence continues in the country. What's the latest? (34:55) ⑤Neuralink founder Elon Musk said his neuro-tech startup has implanted its device in a human for the first time.(42:20)
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In the government work report delivered by Premier Li Qiang to the National People’s Congress, China has set its growth target at around 5%. The report said the country intends to achieve this by developing New Quality Productive Forces, promoting innovation in the digital economy, further lowering the investment threshold in critical industries, and more.
How ambitious is this goal of around 5% growth rate for China? Will China’s ways be able to support the country to meet its goals? Host Liu Kun is joined by Dr. Yao Shujie, Chueng Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University; Mike Bastin, China observer and senior lecturer at the University of Southampton; Dr. David Blair, Vice President, Center for China and Globalization.
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①China is determined to be a force for peace and stability in the world. China’s foreign minister made that remark as he met the press at the annual gathering of the National People’s Congress. We are joined by Wang Huiyao, President of the Center for China and Globalization, and Naseem Khan Achakzai, Executive Director of Grandview Institution, to take a look at the event’s highlights. (00:52)
②We hear from a leader of a listed cybersecurity company about his views on AI development. (24:59)
③Nikki Haley ends her presidential bid, but does not endorse Donald Trump. How powerful is her coalition of supporters in deciding the outcome of a Trump-Biden rematch? (34:27)
④Egypt has secured a deal to more than double its IMF bailout to $8 billion after devaluing its currency by 40%. We take a look at the economic hardships faced by the country. (44:26)
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①We take a look at the key messages from a press conference involving heads of China’s major economic government departments at the annual gathering of the country’s legislature. (00:52)
②We talk to a political adviser from Hong Kong about his proposal to improve the city’s financial regulatory mechanism. (15:07)
③Why is Australia seeking to forge closer ties with Southeast Asia through a special summit held in Melbourne? (25:17)
④Germany and Russia spar over a leaked audio on missiles for Ukraine. What does it tell us about Germany’s real sentiment about the war in Ukraine? (34:41)
⑤Apple gets fined nearly $2 billion by the EU for hindering music streaming competition. (44:04)
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①China has set an economic growth target of “around 5%” for 2024, as well as targets for other economic indicators such as inflation, job creation, and fiscal budget deficit. We look at how policymakers envisions China’s economic tasks and challenges in 2024. (00:52)
②We hear from former World Bank Chief Economist Justin Yifu Lin about China’s growth potentials. (24:44)
③Inflation in the euro zone eased less than expected in February, as consumers and investors wait for an interest rate decision by the European Central Bank later this week. (33:59)
④China expresses serious concerns about the Biden administration ordering a probe into the national security risks posed by Chinese-made "smart cars". Is the EV industry developing in a trajectory similar to that of the 5G sector? (44:52)
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①China’s key political gathering gets underway as leaders seek ways to boost economic confidence. (00:51)
②US Vice President Kamala Harris calls for ‘immediate’ Gaza ceasefire in rare rebuke of Israel, as Biden faces mounting pressure from left-leaning voters over his support for Israel ahead of US presidential election. (13:27)
③Pakistan’s parliament has backed Shehbaz Sharif as prime minister for the second time. (24:57)
④China says it is in talks with the US regarding the renewal of a critical bilateral scientific cooperation pact. What are the obstacles domestically in the US that are stopping the American side to renew the pact? (30:32)
⑤Opec+ members have extended voluntary cuts to oil production for another three months in a bid to boost prices. Why, despite the war in Gaza and the attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the oil price remains well below the $100 a barrel level? (43:46)
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For the past few months, analysts, economists and politicians in the West have been discussing the theory that China's economy has peaked. Some agree that the Chinese economy has done so and argue that sustained high growth will inevitably be stifled because of insurmountable challenges in critical areas, such as the economic structure, demography, etc.
Can the "peak China" theory withstand careful examination? What's the state of the Chinese economy? Host Liu Kun is joined by Dr. Yao Shujie, Chueng Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University; Dr. Lauren Johnston, Associate Professor, China Studies Centre, University of Sydney; Professor Doug Guthrie, Director of China Initiatives at Thunderbird School of Global Management.
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①Chinese Premier Li Qiang has met with a U.S. Chamber of Commerce delegation. What signal does it send to the business community? (00:33)
②Apple has canceled its electric car project after a decade of investment into the technology. What factors have contributed to this decision? (13:29)
③China is sending a special envoy to conduct a new round of shuttle diplomacy on Ukraine crisis. (24:33)
④Russia is hosting a meeting for Palestinian organizations including Hamas and Fatah. (33:32)
⑤South Korean trainee doctors have refused to return to work, in defiance of a government deadline to end the strike or face legal action. (42:37)
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