“China is awesome”: Musk urges tourists to visit as inbound tourism rises 20%
①China surpasses the U.S. in R&D spending. What does it mean for the global tech landscape? (00:41) ②Elon Musk encourages people to visit Ch...
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Japan's defense spending on the rise: what does it mean to Asia?
①China rejects illegally established "Arunachal Pradesh" by India. What's behind India's unilateral attempt to redraw administrative boundar...
Argentina's financial stability: How can a currency swap with China help?
①China and Argentina renew currency swap agreement. Can RMB help Argentina hedge against the risks of USD dependence? (00:38) ②China's forei...
Panel: Japan's security shift - protection or provocation?
As the world prepares to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II, Japan, a defeated country in that war, is rolling out a serie...
Is EU's transfer of profits from frozen Russian assets actually helping Ukraine?
①China's Ministry of Finance has raised 15 billion yuan (over $2.2 billion) through a sovereign bond auction in Hong Kong. We explore the re...
Rising diplomatic tensions between Brazil and Argentina
① China has slammed Japan’s annual defense white paper. What’s motivating Tokyo to hype up the so-called “China threat”? (00:56) ② What’s re...
What can China government bond futures bring to Hong Kong?
①Hong Kong Stock Exchange has launched five-year China government bond futures contracts, which serve as the only such contracts available i...
Why is Japan's centralized intelligence agency dangerous?
①Japan launches its centralized intelligence agency. Why is it raising concerns at home and abroad? (00:41) ②Chinese companies unveil a new...
Panel: Inside the rise of China's new "new three"
Apparel, furniture and home appliances once served as the iconic "old three" of Chinese exports. Later on, the "new three" – electric vehicl...
China sets economic priorities for the rest of 2026
①Chinese top leaders sets economic priorities for the rest of 2026. How can policy support sustain growth momentum amid global uncertainty?...
Can U.S. coercion slow China's tech rise?
①China opposes U.S. move to sanction Chinese research institutions. Can U.S. coercion slow China's tech rise? (00:52) ②Nearly 4,800 foreign-...
What's driving the Slovak president's China visit?
①Xi holds talks with Slovak President Peter Pellegrini. What's driving his first China visit? (00:49) ②China's AI, robotics and innovative m...
Lula's warning: How are U.S. tariffs pushing the world away?
①Xi and Lula discuss BRICS, Global South cooperation. What are the next frontiers of cooperation? (00:56) ②Lula criticizes new U.S. tariffs...
ASEAN Ministerial: Regional Cooperation vs. External Provocation
The annual ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting has concluded in Manila, with China, the United States, Russia and other major players all in at...
Does the Saudi-U.S. nuclear deal raise proliferation risks?
①How can China and the U.S. turn the consensus reached by the two heads of states during their Beijing summit into actions? (00:44) ②Does th...
Why does the Code of Conduct in South China Sea matter for peace?
①China calls for the early conclusion of consultations on the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. We explore its importance for regional...
A vision for China-Thailand ties in the next 50 years
①A vision for China-Thailand ties in the next 50 years (00:43) ②What's behind the Philippines' repeated infringements in the South China Sea...
Where will Andy Burnham's leadership take Britain?
①AI opportunities with China in the eyes of foreign officials and business leaders. (00:42) ②China rejects Trump's election interference acc...
Panel: Governing AI for good and for all
As political leaders, industry pioneers and experts from around the world gather in Shanghai for the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level...
What new opportunities is China's tariff-free scheme opening up for Africa?
①During an inspection tour in Shanghai, Xi Jinping highlighted high-quality urban renewal as a key driver of city modernization. What is Chi...