① Xi Jinping is in Urumqi to attend events marking 70 years of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. How is China building a beautiful Xinjiang? (00:51) ② At the UN General Assembly, China’s premier says the country will not seek any new special treatment in the World Trade Organization negotiations. He also announced a few plans to contribute to global development over the next five years. How does China’s gesture matter? (13:40) ③ A conversation with Tsepang Ts'ita-Mosena, Deputy Speaker of the Lesotho Parliament, on China’s Global Governance Initiative. (24:46) ④ NATO has issued a warning to Russia against what it calls violations of its member states’ airspace, but Moscow has denied the allegations. Is there possibility for the eruption of a major aerial military clash between NATO and Russia? (36:14) ⑤ Why is South Korea’s new president offering a perceived olive branch to North Korea? (44:00)
① Ahead of the annual Chinese farmers’ harvest festival, Xi Jinping called for multiple measures to improve farmers’ life and advance all-round rural vitalization. Why is modernizing the agricultural sector and rural area a key part of China’s modernization? (00:57) ② We take a look at how China’s financial sector has performed during the country’s 14th Five-Year Plan from 2021 to 2025. (13:09) ③ A conversation with Angola’s ambassador to the United Nations on China’s contribution to the UN’s work. (24:55) ④ Russian leader Vladimir Putin has declared his readiness to adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States. Why has he made this offer? (34:15) ⑤ Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has launched its leadership election campaign. Will whoever become the next LDP leader save the party from its crisis? (43:14)
① After a call between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump, a US congressional delegation visited China and met China’s premier. Is there an opportunity to improve China-US relations? (00:50) ② Britain, Portugal, Australia, and Canada have officially recognized the State of Palestine. How much do their actions matter in terms of piling pressure on Israel? (13:32) ③ Venezuela has shared a letter from its leader Nicolas Maduro to US President Donald Trump that offered direct talks after a US strike on an alleged drug boat. Are Washington’s recent actions in the Caribbean really about intercepting narcotics? (24:55) ④ How could Donald Trump’s H-1B visa crackdown rattle prospects of foreign professionals seeking to work in the US? (34:45) ⑤ A conversation with a German professor who has been attacked in his country for publishing his findings about Xinjiang. (43:51)
A key aspect of Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative is practicing multilateralism. As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, the multilateral global governance system is nevertheless faced with deepening challenges. The UN finds itself increasingly unable to play a decisive role in ending international conflicts. The current US tariff policy has disrupted decades of broad consensus on international trade rules. Foreign aid to the world's poorest countries is shrinking, and there is no increased global momentum on tackling the looming climate crisis. What can be done to protect the multilateral system? Host Ding Heng is joined by Ramesh Thakur, a former UN assistant secretary-general and Emeritus Professor at the Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University; George Tzogopoulos, Senior Research Fellow of CIFE, a France-based European research organization; Professor Qu Qiang, Fellow of Belt and Road Research Center at Minzu University of China.
①The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is underway in Nanning. What are the highlights of this year's event? (00:37) ②The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time this year. What does it mean for the US and global economy? (12:44) ③Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a mutual defense pact. What's behind the decision? (24:33) ④Kazakhstan expert highlights regional cooperation under Xi's Global Governance Initiative. (33:26) ⑤Xinjiang's development in the eyes of an American scholar (42:55)
①Israel has launched ground offensive in Gaza City. How far will it go, and who can stop it? (00:39) ②The US and Britain have agreed to a major technology pact during Trump's visit. How significant is it for bilateral ties? (12:20) ③China's top 500 enterprises report steady growth in R&D input. (24:30) ④Australia has failed to secure a defense treaty with Papua New Guinea. What concerns might the island nation have? (33:34) ⑤Chinese movie on Japan’s notorious Unit 731 to screen in multiple countries (42:52)
①China and the US have reached a framework consensus on TikTok after two days of talks in Madrid. How significant is this breakthrough? (00:33) ②Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to build a unified national market. What does this mean, and why does it matter? (24:57) ③Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for China and Europe to stand together to oppose arbitrary tariffs. (34:10) ④China's private investment remains well-supported in 2025, though facing some challenges. (43:28)
①China's economic performance held steady in August despite headwinds and uncertainties. (00:40) ②China launches anti-dumping probe into US analog chips. (13:56) ③US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Israel in the wake of the Qatar attack. (24:35) ④More than 100,000 people have marched through central London to protest against immigration. (33:40) ⑤European Central Bank leaves rates unchanged as tariff fallout lingers. (41:08)
As global tensions rise and multilateralism faces new tests, China proposes a new framework: the Global Governance Initiative, a new vision grounded in sovereign equality, abiding by the international rule of law, multilateralism, people-centered approaches, and taking real actions. What does this initiative mean in practical terms? How is the world responding? And how can it reshape the architecture of global governance for the better? Host Xu Yawen is joined by Dr. Lee Pei May, an assistant professor of political science at the International Islamic University Malaysia, Prof. Zha Daojiong, a professor of international political economy at the School of International Studies at Peking University, and Prof. Josef Gregory Mahoney, a professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University.
① China’s foreign and defense ministers have held calls with their US counterparts. Why is it important to reaffirm a few key principles guiding China-US bilateral ties now? (00:56) ② Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit Austria, Slovenia, and Poland in a five-day trip. What’s at stake in his trip? (16:07) ③ The Chinese government has approved a plan to set up a national nature reserve on the island of Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Why is it a necessary step? (25:13) ④ We take a look at the highlights of the ongoing 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services. (34:17) ⑤ What could be the political ramifications of the death of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk? (43:38)
① Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro has concluded a three-day visit to China, the first China trip by a Portuguese head of government in nearly a decade. How can Lisbon and Beijing enhance cooperation? (00:52) ② What has made Israel carry out a strike targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar? (13:30) ③ We explore the progress of China's manufacturing sector during the country's 14th Five-Year Plan. (27:00) ④ We take a look at a CGTN poll showing strong recognition of Taiwan’s return to China after World War II and why seeking “Taiwan independence” is a subversion of the post-war international order. (38:44) ⑤ Basketball legend LeBron James has called basketball “a bridge” that connects the US and China. Does he have a point? (45:15)
① Addressing a virtual summit with other BRICS leaders, Xi Jinping made a three-point proposal for the group to uphold multilateralism, openness and solidarity. Is BRICS becoming a leading force against hegemonism and protectionism? (00:52) ② French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou has lost a confidence vote in Parliament. We take a look at the deepening political paralysis in the country. (24:58) ③ South Korea plans to send a chartered plane to the US to bring back its workers detained by US authorities at a Hyundai manufacturing plant in Georgia. We explore the clash between the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown and its push to attract foreign investment? (34:40) ④ How is CATL betting on tailor-made batteries to win in European EV market? (43:34)
① US President Donald Trump says the White House is ready to move to the second phase of sanctions against Russia. How realistic is it for the US to impose secondary tariffs on countries trading with Russia? (00:55) ② Japan is now facing a month-long process to select its next prime minister following Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Is the LDP facing the worst crisis since its founding? (12:38) ③ Why has China’s foreign trade in the first 8 months shown resilience? (24:19) ④ We explore why the US trade deficit widened more than expected in July. (33:40) ⑤ China has criticized Canadian and Australian warships transiting the Taiwan Strait as a provocation. Could Western warships’ actions trigger a military clash? (45:22)
In the grand commemorative events at Tian’anmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, China made a strong voice on cherishing and defending peace. A little earlier, peace was also a key theme at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit held in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, with President Xi Jinping saying the SCO now bears a greater responsibility for safeguarding regional peace and stability. Why is China determined to be a force for peace? In what ways is China contributing to international peace? Host Ding Heng is joined by Ben Norton, political economist and editor of the Geopolitical Economy Report; Warwick Powell, Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology; Professor Qu Qiang, Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China.
① Why is the Global Governance Initiative needed in today’s world? (00:51) ② How BYD Beat Tesla as Top-Selling EV Brand in Europe? (18:32) ③ Repercussions of China’s V-Day commemoration ripple across the globe. (28:30)
China has held a grand gathering in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Our reporter Xu Yawen who covered the event on site and a few commentators join the show to give their perspectives on why this commemoration matters.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for deeper regional cooperation and true multilateralism when addressing leaders and representatives from 26 participating countries at the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin. With Laos joining as a new dialogue partner, and leaders issuing the Tianjin Declaration and approving a 10-year development strategy, what’s next for the world’s largest regional organization? Host Xu Yawen joins Rong Ying, Chair Professor at the School of International Studies at Sichuan University, and Zoon Ahmed Khan, Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, to discuss the summit’s key outcomes and explore what they mean for the organization's growing influence across the region.
The UK, France and Germany have begun the process of reimposing UN sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program. The move will trigger a so-called snapback mechanism under the 2015 nuclear deal. The three European powers took the step in a letter to the UN Security Council on Thursday. The Council now has 30 days to decide whether to continue sanctions relief or let it expire. Is time running out for diplomacy? What would a potential snapback of UN sanctions mean for Iran and its nuclear decisions? And what impact could a collapse in talks have on an already fragile Middle East? Host Zhao Ying is joined by Kamal Makili-Aliyev, Associate Professor at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg; Zhang Chuchu, Deputy Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Fudan University.
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