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Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.
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Washington's 25-percent, "no exceptions" tariffs on steel and aluminum products have taken effect, prompting fear and concern from the international community(1:07). Ukraine says it is ready to accept a U.S. proposal for a 30 day ceasefire following talks in Saudi Arabia(16:00). China's plan for economic and social development in 2025 places emphasis on continued opening-up(21:19).
China has concluded its annual political season, passing key national economic and social development plans for the year ahead and beyond (01:08). China's rising dominance in the field of artificial intelligence was a major theme at the Two Sessions meetings (09:42). Officials from Ukraine and the U.S. are meeting in Saudi Arabia to seek a way to end Ukraine's conflict with Russia (16:33).
China's top political advisors have concluded their annual session after approving many national development recommendations (01:10).Top lawmakers in China say promotion of the private sector will continue to be crucial for development and tech innovation (15:51). Israel has cut electricity in Gaza to put pressure on Hamas to release more hostages, a move which Hamas calls a blackmail attempt (22:43).
Huang Chengde has conducted field trips along the Yellow River nearly every year since 1997. From the river source to its estuary, he’s explored almost every part of the river and encouraged many people to join him in the collective effort to protect the Yellow River.
The Chinese FM reaffirms Beijing’s commitment to peaceful development and pledges to provide certainty in an uncertain world(1:04). Artificial intelligence and smart solutions are reshaping China’s senior care industry(12:47). The U.S. president has suspended his 25-percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico, at least temporarily(21:36).
Hongguang New Village is one of a dozen settlements located at the mouth of the Yellow River. In this episode, we get a glimpse of how lives have been changing in places where fishing is still very much alive against the backdrop of a world of digital transformation.
China says it is fully confident in achieving the economic growth target of around five percent as there is solid foundation and support for the economy(1:12). Trade tensions are a major topic at the Two Sessions meetings in Beijing, with experts saying China is resilient and can navigate these challenges(11:18). The World Trade Organization says Canada has formally requested a hearing regarding U.S. tariffs enacted this week(19:39).
Deep in the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, children from herders’ families lead a life far different from the tech-linked world. At an altitude of 4,500 meters above sea level, and with winter temperatures dropping to minus 40 degrees Celsius, the teachers and students there strive for their dreams with love, resilience, and devotion.
China has set its GDP growth target for this year at around five percent, as the country’s national legislature started its annual session in Beijing (1:06). Chinese authorities at the local level are ramping up efforts to help businesses expand globally (11:17). Beijing has put levies on many U.S. goods in response to Washington’s latest tariffs targeting China (19:00).
The Mu Us Desert, one of the four major deserts along the Yellow River, was once a lifeless expanse. Now, it’s turning green, thanks to decades-long efforts by the locals to combat desertification. In this episode, we meet a centenarian who spent his life planting trees in Jingbian, the first county in Shaanxi Province to stop discharging silt into the Yellow River.
The NPC spokesperson says China has a huge market and a complete industrial system, ensuring sufficient flexibility to navigate various risks and challenges (05:02). The “Two Sessions” have drawn attention from thousands of journalists from home and abroad (10:30). China has responded to U.S. tariffs that took effect on Tuesday with retaliatory levies of up to 15 percent on a range of American goods (20:05).
For centuries, the middle reaches of the Yellow River have served as a vital waterway linking central and northern China. But with the development of road transport, the Yellow River's role as a transportation artery faded into history. In this episode, we visit an ancient ferry port along the river and explore the lives of the boatmen’s descendants.
Foreign business leaders and politicians say the upcoming "Two Sessions" meetings will give a window into China's development trajectory (01:05). The Ukrainian president has said the mineral deal with the United States is “ready” for signing despite his public row with the Trump administration (15:05). Israel has halted the flow of aid into the Gaza Strip, as a standoff over the next steps of a truce with Hamas escalates (25:34).
China has vowed a swift reaction if the U.S. goes ahead with more tariffs on Chinese goods (23:42). The Central Committee of China's CPC Political Bureau has reviewed a draft of the government work report ahead of the annual "Two Sessions" meetings (01:06). The U.S. and Ukrainian presidents will meet to sign a deal on Ukraine's minerals and rare earth resources (13:41).
China's foreign minister has met with his New Zealand counterpart, calling on the two sides to keep their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership on the right path (01:08). Ukraine's parliament has approved an agreement with the United States regarding minerals that are critical for technology (10:08). Chengdu's low-altitude economy is improving rural medical care and boosting tourism (21:12).
British PM Keir Starmer has pledged to up his country's defense spending ahead of a trip to Washington (08:47). The U.S. and Ukraine have reportedly agreed on a deal involving Ukraine's mineral resources (01:04). Hamas says it has reached a deal with Israel to end a standoff over their prisoner swap deal (15:16).
The Chinese president has held phone talks with his Russian counterpart, with the two sides reaffirming friendship and support for common development (01:03). Israel is expanding its military operations in the West Bank, the first time since 2002 (11:24). China is preparing for its annual political season featuring meetings of the top legislature and the political advisory body (23:37).
China has released this year's No. 1 Central Document, introducing New Quality Productive Forces in agriculture for the first time (01:03). Feb. 24, 2025 marks three years of conflict between Russia and Ukraine (08:55). Germany's conservatives have won the country's general election (24:44).
At a G20 meeting in South Africa, the Chinese foreign minister has called for joint efforts to build a safer world (01:00). World economies are bracing for the effects of US tariffs (17:09). China's "Science and Technology Backyard" program aims to boost development in rural areas (22:30).
The Russian president says troops have retaken territory in the Kursk region that had been occupied by Ukraine, but Kyiv has rejected the claim (01:05). Hamas has proposed an exchange of all remaining hostages and prisoners for the next phase of the ceasefire with Israel (12:25). China is gearing up for the annual political meetings known as the "Two Sessions." (21:14)
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