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China is proposing new rules targeting foreign entities whose actions endanger or pose a real threat to its national sovereignty, security, or development interests. Why are these rules being introduced now? How far could they reach? And what could they mean for foreign investors and global trade? Host TU Yun joins Dr. Zhou Mi, a senior research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Dr. John Gong, a professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics in China; and Dr. Warwick Powell, an adjunct professor at Queensland University of Technology in Australia to examine the proposed rules.

Europe is in turmoil. Different countries, different grievances. Why are so many Europeans frustrated? Could the unrest reshape Europe's future? And what lessons can the rest of the world learn? Host TU Yun joins Andrew Glencross, Professor of Politics at the Catholic University of Lille in France, Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow, Center for China and Globalization, and Dr. Yao Shujie, Cheung Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University to explore what's driving Europe's wave of protests and where it could lead.

After months of negotiations, China and the EU have reached an understanding on hybrid vehicle trade, averting a further escalation of trade tensions. What exactly does the deal involve, and who stands to benefit? Host TU Yun joins Dr. Zhou Mi, a senior research fellow with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, Prof. Hans-Peter Burghof, Professor and Chair of the Banking and Finance Department at the University of Hohenheim, Germany, and Ms. Liang Linlin, a Brussels-based commentator on China-EU economic and trade relations, to explore the deal’s implications, the challenges that lie ahead, and whether this first step can pave the way for more stable economic ties between China and Europe.

For the first time, Chinese tech giant Huawei and its US counterpart Qualcomm have reached a patent licensing agreement covering 5G. The deal puts Huawei’s growing patent portfolio and licensing business in the spotlight. What does the deal mean for the two companies? Who is likely to have greater leverage in this particular deal? What are the chances of the deal getting the green light? And what could it mean for the global tech race? Host TU Yun joins Professor Andy Mok of Beijing Foreign Studies University, who's also the author of the book The Innovation Machine: How China Creates and Adopts Technology Through Governance; Dr. Li Lun, Assistant Professor of Economics, Peking University; and Bai Xianyue, Partner, Grandall Law Firm Tianjin Office to unpack all this and more.

Different economies, different perspectives. Can APEC still find enough common ground to prosper together? As China hosts APEC this year, leaders will gather in Shenzhen in November under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together," with a focus on openness, innovation and cooperation. But can APEC keep economies connected amid rising trade barriers, technological fragmentation and geopolitical tensions? And can it turn dialogue into concrete results? Host Tu Yun joins Gonzalo Talavera, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Peru in China; Wang Huiyao, Founder and President, Center for China and Globalization; Bert Hofman, Honorary Senior Fellow on Chinese Economy, Asia Society; Paul Samson, President, Centre for International Governance Innovation and former Canada deputy for finance at APEC; and Ravi Velloor, Associate Editor and Senior Columnist at The Straits Times in Singapore, for a preview.