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A place to unpack reactions to major events and hot issues in a casual setting.
Episodes
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- China's proposed new rules on trade secret protection · 55 minChina is proposing new rules targeting foreign entities whose actions endanger or pose a real threat to its national sovereignty, security, or development interests. Why are…
- Europe in turmoil: The social and governance challenges behind the protests · 55 minEurope 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…
- Beyond the car deal: How can China and Europe rebalance trade? · 55 minAfter 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…
- What Huawei’s Qualcomm deal really means · 55 minFor 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…
- Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together · 55 minDifferent 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…
- Can young Chinese and Americans rewrite the China-US story? · 55 minThe 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…
- Why German firms ramp up China investment despite Berlin's tougher line · 55 minGerman 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…
- Can BRICS reduce financial risk for developing countries? · 55 minAs 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…
- What China's Earth-Moon laser breakthrough means for space exploration · 55 minChina 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…
- Where does China's economy go from here? · 55 minChina'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…
- The Ice Silk Road: A new route linking China and Europe · 55 minThe 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…
- Living with risk: What Typhoon Dolphin teaches us about future city resilience · 55 minTyphoon Dolphin has brought record-breaking rainfall to parts of eastern and central China, triggering mass evacuations, transport disruptions, and flooding risks. But its impact…
- Can the U.S. win the AI race by containing China? · 55 minOpenAI, 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…
- Will Louis Vuitton pay a higher price in China? · 55 minFrench 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…
- The cost of British Steel nationalization: What comes next? · 55 minA 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…
- From island pilot to national blueprint? Hainan's fossil fuel car phase-out explained · 55 minChina'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…
- The next phase of Hong Kong's financial evolution · 55 minBeijing 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…
- Working beyond retirement: What does China's new framework for over-age workers mean? · 55 minRetirement, 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…
- China’s new FDI playbook goes beyond market access · 55 minChina 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…
- What could a Chery-Nissan partnership in the UK mean for the global auto industry? · 55 minA 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…
