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The Unyielding East: China’s WWII Relics - The people's fight against fascism recorded by music
During the global fight against fascism in the 20th century, countless ordinary people sacrificed their lives, never living to see the victory they helped secure. In this episode,…
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The Unyielding East: China’s WWII Relics - Forged in fire: China’s battlefield sacrifice in WWII
In August 1937, one of the largest and bloodiest battles of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression erupted in Shanghai. Tough ending in a Chinese defeat…
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The Unyielding East: China’s WWII Relics - Untold horrors of the “Death Factory” in WWII
This is one of the darkest chapters in human history—the secret atrocities committed by Japan’s Unit 731 during World War II. Hidden behind the frontlines, the unit conducted horri…
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The Unyielding East: China’s WWII Relics - Unearthing heroic sacrifice from the war of resistance
Garlic scattered across the battlefield, bones half-buried in the earth, bullets rusting in the hills… These silent witnesses of the Battle of Nankou still speak for the Chinese so…
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The Unyielding East: China’s WWII Relics - Jiangqiao Campaign: first shot in the Anti-Fascist War
On November 4, 1931, a fierce battle broke out in Tailai County, Heilongjiang Province, marking China’s earliest armed resistance against Japanese aggression. In this episode, we m…
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The Unyielding East: China’s WWII Relics
Eighty years after the guns fell silent, echoes of China’s fight against fascism still resonate. What can a yellowed newspaper reveal about China’s first stand in World War II? Wha…
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The Unyielding East: China’s WWII Relics - Huangpu Military Academy: a united stand against fascism
During World War II, one school in China stood as a cradle of heroes—the Whampoa (Huangpu) Military Academy. Founded through a unique collaboration between the Communist Party of C…
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11 min
Why the climate fight starts where we live
This week, China held a rare top-level meeting to rethink how cities are built, and why they matter in the fight against climate change. With over half the world now living in urba…
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Inside the global supply chain shift
As global supply chains face increasing challenges from geopolitical tensions, national security concerns, and the shifting dynamics of international trade, businesses are being fo…
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20 min
Mass deportations, national divides
As federal immigration crackdowns intensify and local leaders push back, immigration has once again taken center stage in American politics. In this episode, reporter Han Peng exam…
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14 min
Where is South Korea heading under the new president?
South Korea stands at a crossroads, with a new president elected amid political turmoil and economic uncertainty. What lies ahead for the nation’s future, especially on urgent issu…
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17 min
China and Europe’s trade shift amid U.S. tariff threats
The ongoing China-Central and Eastern European Countries Expo has drawn businesses from nine additional countries outside the region—including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and S…
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33 min
Xi in Moscow: what it means for China, Russia, and the shape of tomorrow's world order
Against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving global landscape and the growing strain unilateralism and hegemonism place on the international order, Chinese President Xi Jinping visit…
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NYC finance lawyer: U.S. tariff war could be a disaster
In 1997, a young trader named Scott Bessent, working under George Soros’ Quantum Fund, helped launch one of the most ruthless financial offensives in modern history, triggering a c…
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26 min
Chinese president’s first 2025 overseas visit: championing multilateralism in a fragmented world
As the world’s leading superpower retreats from decades of globalization, the global economy faces growing uncertainty. Amid this shifting landscape, Chinese President Xi Jinping h…
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Heat, decay, and hope: a reporter’s journey in Myanmar’s quake aftermath
On March 28, a devastating 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar. Among the first responders were China's search and rescue team and CGTN reporter Cen Ziyuan, who rescheduled her…
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18 min
AI at the crossroads: a new blueprint for inclusive innovation
Often referred to as the "Asian Davos," the Bo’ao Forum for Asia convenes political leaders, CEOs, and scholars each year to tackle the most pressing challenges facing the region a…
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19 min
The toxic doxing economy: how your personal data is bought and sold
Your most sensitive secrets – ID details, home addresses, even financial records – may already be for sale on the web without your knowledge. This month, a 13-year-old girl was cau…
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26 min
Behind South Koreans’ growing interest in Chinese tech stocks
South Koreans have long been known for their passion for investing, and in November 2024, individual investors hit a major milestone—pouring over $100 billion into the U.S. stock m…
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Decoding China’s diplomacy at the country’s biggest annual political event
The Two Sessions tackle a wide range of topics—from pressing domestic issues affecting everyday lives to pivotal matters of international relations. Yet, for global journalists cov…