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Biz Talk gives an in-depth look into how top companies around the world conduct business and how policymakers view the fast-changing world economy. It presents 360 degree profiles of industry movers and shakers, tech mavericks and policymakers, and drills down on the stories behind their success, to give you clarity on what's happening in every facet of business.
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Top French business leaders share their views on China's evolving market. The senior executives discuss their strategies for sustainability, high-end manufacturing and consumer trends, revealing a future built on innovation and closer bilateral partnership.
China has wrapped up its annual Central Economic Work Conference, setting the country’s economic priorities for 2026. This year’s roadmap emphasizes boosting domestic demand, driving innovation, deepening reform and opening-up, pushing low-carbon growth, and improving people’s livelihoods—all under the guiding principle of maintaining stability while pursuing progress. The meeting comes at a pivotal moment, as China prepares its 15th Five-Year Plan and navigates an increasingly complex global landscape. So what do these signals mean for growth, for businesses, and for China’s next stage of development?
Biz Talk host Zhao Yang spoke with Yan Liang, Professor of Economics, Willamette University; Chen Jiahe, chief investment officer at Novem Arcae Technologies;Li Lun, Assistant Professor of Economics, Peking University
Analysts share their views on how the G20 Summit in South Africa has reinforced the group's role in addressing uneven recovery, climate change and digital disruption to foster inclusive global growth.
China is charting a new course in commercial space, as the National Space Administration sets up a dedicated department to steer one of the country’s fastest-growing high-tech industries. (00:46）
And on the consumer front, beyond the Labubu craze, we dive into why spending in China is shifting from goods to services — and what that means for the broader economy. (19:10)
In this episode, our reporter Aaron Liu sits down with experts to assess how AI is reshaping our daily lives.
Global banks are turning increasingly upbeat about China’s economic trajectory. Financial institutions like Goldman Sachs now expect China’s exports to grow 5 to 6 percent annually over the next few years, more than double their earlier forecasts. It has also nudged its forecast for China’s GDP growth this year from 4.9 to 5 percent. Analysts are broadly optimistic, anticipating that continued policy support, structural upgrades, and the unleashing of domestic potential will sustain China's economic momentum. What’s the state of China’s economy? And why have global banks become more optimistic about it?
A sustainable development concept born in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province has blossomed into the core principles now guiding China's bold national journey toward a green transformation.
China accounted for almost 80% of global EV sales growth in 2024. What are the underlying forces behind this growth? (00:45)
Moody’s Chief Economist says the U.S. economy is riding an AI high, but it may not last. (15:38)
Global executives at this year's China International Import Expo share why they are betting on continued growth and deepening their roots in the dynamic Chinese economy.
China’s latest economic data paints a picture of a steady recovery. The consumer price index rose in October for the first time since June, up 0.2 percent — the fastest pace so far this year. Meanwhile, the annual Double 11 shopping festival underscored the resilience and innovation of China’s consumer market, with major e-commerce platforms reporting record sales fueled by AI-driven technologies and a growing consumer appetite for quality and diversity. At the same time, China’s foreign trade has remained robust. What do these figures reveal about the strength of domestic demand and export momentum? And what policy moves might we expect in the coming months?
APEC was back in South Korea after 20 years at a critical crossroads. As global tensions rise, can its unique spirit of collaboration steer us toward a future that is genuinely inclusive, sustainable, and dynamic?
The 8th China International Import Expo, or CIIE, is currently held in Shanghai. As a key part of China's commitment to further opening up its economy, the expo aims to transform the country's vast market into shared opportunities for the world. Chinese Premier Li Qiang hailed the CIIE as a bridge connecting the world, and an entrance to the Chinese economy. On the exhibition floor, the spotlight is on the future: humanoid robots doing kung fu, autonomous-driving vehicles making their Asia-Pacific debut, and smart technologies offering new solutions for people’s everyday life.
To dive into this, our host Zhao Yang spoke with Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Andy Mok, a tech analyst and professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University; Yan Liang, Professor of Economics, Willamette University.
China and ASEAN have signed a free trade area 3.0 upgrade protocol in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The upgraded FTA will introduce nine new chapters covering areas such as the digital economy, the green economy, and supply chain connectivity. What does the updated FTA mean for businesses, digital trade, and the future of Asia’s economy？(00:43)
Beijing has hosted the 2025 Financial Street Forum. We’ll examine the messages coming from this event. (20:46)
In this episode, we spoke to CEO Andrea Casaluci of Italian tire maker Pirelli and Director Roddy Campbell of Partnerships & International Business at Tennis Australia, for their insights into China’s evolving market.
Facing global challenges, China is pursuing high-quality, green economic growth. Albert Park, chief economist of the Asian Development Bank, shares insights on this evolution as China drafts its next five-year plan.
As the UN marks 80 years, Director Neris Mercedes Baez of UN Procurement Division joins the program to discuss how the department drives sustainability and global partnership.
On the UN's 80th anniversary, UN Global Compact CEO Sanda Ojiambo discusses driving inclusive progress by aligning business with the Sustainable Development Goals.
Analysts share their opinions on how multilateralism and emerging powers are building a more efficient and human-centered global economic system.
The founder of Web Summit shares his opinions on issues such as China’s rising influence in technology, the trend of global investment and the power of open collaboration.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim shares his perspectives on cooperation with China in areas such as BRI projects, semiconductors, EVs and green energy.
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