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Europe in turmoil: The social and governance challenges behind the protests
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 th…
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Beyond the car deal: How can China and Europe rebalance trade?
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 in…
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What Huawei’s Qualcomm deal really means
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…
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Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together
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 Novembe…
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Can young Chinese and Americans rewrite the China-US story?
The China-US relationship is often discussed in terms of trade, technology and geopolitics. But what does it look like through the eyes of young people? Host Tu Yun is joined by Am…
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Why German firms ramp up China investment despite Berlin's tougher line
German companies ramped up their China investment by roughly one-third in the first half of 2026, even as Berlin draws up tougher economic measures toward China. Why are German fir…
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Can BRICS reduce financial risk for developing countries?
As BRICS countries look to make greater use of local currencies, the New Development Bank is playing a growing role in this effort. It is helping developing countries finance proje…
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What China's Earth-Moon laser breakthrough means for space exploration
China has successfully demonstrated a two-way laser communication link across more than 400,000 kilometers between Earth and the Moon. How significant is this breakthrough? Why do…
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Where does China's economy go from here?
China's economy is facing pressure at home and abroad. Growth has slowed, while property, local government debt and weak demand remain challenges. Yet exports and manufacturing con…
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The Ice Silk Road: A new route linking China and Europe
The Arctic is opening a new frontier for global shipping. China has launched a seasonal weekly container service linking its eastern port city Ningbo with Europe through the Northe…
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Living with risk: What Typhoon Dolphin teaches us about future city resilience
Typhoon Dolphin has brought record-breaking rainfall to parts of eastern and central China, triggering mass evacuations, transport disruptions, and flooding risks. But its impact r…
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Can the U.S. win the AI race by containing China?
OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic are all cutting prices. Coincidence? Or a sign that Chinese AI is changing the game? As Washington weighs tougher restrictions on Chinese AI models, S…
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Will Louis Vuitton pay a higher price in China?
French luxury brand Louis Vuitton won in court, but is it losing China? A trademark lawsuit against the Chinese tea brand Molly Tea has sparked a nationwide debate over trademark r…
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The cost of British Steel nationalization: What comes next?
A Chinese company stepped in to save British Steel when few others would. Six years later, the UK government has stripped it of control. Was this a commercial decision, or another…
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From island pilot to national blueprint? Hainan's fossil fuel car phase-out explained
China's southern island province of Hainan is racing toward a bold milestone: ending the sale of new fossil fuel-powered vehicles by 2030. Why is Hainan leading the way? How close…
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The next phase of Hong Kong's financial evolution
Beijing has unveiled a sweeping new package of measures to strengthen Hong Kong's role as the world's leading offshore renminbi hub and an international financial center. But why n…
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Working beyond retirement: What does China's new framework for over-age workers mean?
Retirement, is it really the end of the road? China doesn't seem to think so. The country has unveiled its first nationwide rules to protect over-age workers, including eligible fo…
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China’s new FDI playbook goes beyond market access
China has unveiled a new action plan to stabilize and upgrade foreign investment. Is this just another policy update, or does it signal a deeper shift in China's approach to openin…
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What could a Chery-Nissan partnership in the UK mean for the global auto industry?
A Chinese carmaker. A Japanese factory. A British production line. Could this be the future of the global auto industry? As Chery considers building vehicles at Nissan's Sunderland…
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A youth triumph that offers hope for Chinese football
They are champions. They are trailblazers. And they're only 12 years old. A group of Chinese youngsters has stunned Europe, becoming the first Asian team to win Italy's prestigious…