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With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.

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  1. How Chinese AI models are dominating global usage rankings

    · 56 min

    ①Seeking dialogue amid trade tensions: What to expect from the German president's China visit. (00:43) ②Former UN official backs China's Global Governance Initiative, calls for a more cooperative multipolar world.…

  2. What's ahead for Lula in his new term as Brazil's president?

    · 53 min

    ①How would US restrictions on outbound investment in China harm businesses? (00:41) ②Exploring China's revised administrative measures for outbound investment (14:21) ③An interview with a former EU official on global…

  3. Panel: How could Long March spirit empower China's youth?

    · 54 min

    China has commemorated the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March. From 1934 to 1936, the Red Army led by the Communist Party of China broke through Kuomintang encirclement and marched across some of China's…

  4. How is the Long March 90 years ago relevant to China today?

    · 56 min

    ①How is the Long March 90 years ago relevant to China's "new Long March" today? (00:51) ②Takeaways from Chinese Premier's visits to Central Asia and Russia (13:13) ③How can the Global Governance Initiative help address…

  5. Uncovering EU's new Arctic strategy

    · 53 min

    ①Exploring China's climate lessons for developing countries (00:42) ②One year in power: How has Sanae Takaichi's public support fallen to a record low? (13:34) ③What is driving more international tourists to China?…

  6. Chinese FM's takeaways from his Eurasia trip

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    ①Chinese FM's four takeaways from his Eurasia trip (00:45) ②US bans Chinese AI DeepSeek from government agency IT systems. Is security concern an excuse? (14:15) ③US inflation heats up again, putting the Federal…

  7. What is behind China's 4.6% GDP growth in the first three quarters?

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    ①Exploring solutions to global financial challenges at major financial forums in Beijing and Shanghai (00:46) ②What is behind China's 4.6% GDP growth in the first three quarters? (11:48) ③What is the danger of…

  8. Panel: Decoding Beijing's reform to turn complaints into change

    · 54 min

    Seven years into the reform on "swift response to public complaints," how has Beijing changed the way public concerns reach the government and lead to action? How does the system turn problems into a form of oversight?…

  9. 70 years on, will Canton Fair continue to drive win-win trade?

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    ①China's Canton Fair is marking its 70th anniversary. We explore the role of the event in the building of an open world economy. (00:57) ②The Chinese mainland has condemned a so-called "Double Ten" speech made by…

  10. What's the outlook of the Healthy China Initiative?

    · 53 min

    ①Meeting two African leaders in Beijing, Xi Jinping put forward several proposals for China-Africa mining cooperation and settling Africa's hotspot issues. How much do they matter for China-Africa ties? (00:54) ②Xi…

  11. What's prompting China and Russia to deepen maritime and Arctic cooperation?

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    ①China and Russia have vowed to expand maritime and Arctic cooperation. How can the two sides jointly develop Arctic shipping routes? (01:01) ②China's central bank has given its approval to Visa to make preparations…

  12. What is lying ahead for China-EU trade talks?

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    ①China has unveiled 19 key measures to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces. What do they tell us about China's vision for high-tech development? (00:56) ②China and the EU have held talks on…

  13. Panel: What's actually driving the war in Yemen?

    · 54 min

    Over the past month, the conflict in Yemen has dramatically escalated. Houthi forces have surged along Yemen's Red Sea coast and seized key islands in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting the Yemeni government to launch…

  14. Europe's tougher line on China ahead of talks: Pressure or pragmatism?

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    ① The European Parliament takes a tougher line on China as the EU Trade Commissioner is set to visit Beijing. Can Europe really pressure China into making concessions? (00:48) ② A look into new tourism trends revealed…

  15. Three years into the Palestine-Israel conflict: What lessons for the world?

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    ① China calls on France, Germany to uphold free trade after European countries propose new EU trade tool. How will trade defense tools backfire? (00:54) ② Three years into the Palestine-Israel conflict: What lessons…

  16. Beyond scenery and food: Why is China's long holiday drawing foreign tourists?

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    ① Beyond scenery and food: Why is China's long holiday drawing foreign tourists? (00:47) ② Pakistan and Türkiye agree to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia amid Yemeni threats. Can the Mecca Alliance deter Houthi attacks?…

  17. Is G20 still able to manage economic disagreements?

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    ① G20 members put forward different views on multiple trade issues set by the US presidency. Is G20 still able to manage economic disagreements? (00:49) ② US President Donald Trump names National Intelligence Chief…

  18. South Korea's US investment plan: Is there a deal?

    · 54 min

    ①Washington is calling on its European allies to release strategic diesel reserves to help the US address soaring diesel prices. How could Europe respond? (00:42) ②US President Donald Trump has announced a major South…

  19. 2.1 billion trips, one holiday: a closer look at China's Golden Week economy

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    ①2.1 billion trips, one holiday: a closer look at China's Golden Week economy. (00:37) ②China's central bank rolls out targeted financial support: What does it mean for the economy? (13:33) ③China's Six Networks…

  20. How could a Section 301-style trade tool against China backfire for EU?

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    ①China has warned the EU against pursuing a reported Section 301-style trade tool targeting China. Is a China-EU trade war still preventable? (00:53) ②How provocative is a new Philippine maritime chart covering islands…

  21. What is behind Netanyahu's secret UAE visit?

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    ①Meeting president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, China's Wang Yi urged Japan to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question. We explore why Japan…

  22. Why do Swiss voters reject a push for stricter neutrality?

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    ① The Global Development Initiative is marking its 5th anniversary. What has it delivered to the world since its launch? (00:53) ② China and the US have reached positive consensus on multiple economic and trade issues…

  23. Panel: How will the new China-US consensus shape bilateral ties and beyond?

    · 33 min

    China and the United States have reached consensus on eight outcomes following a widely watched summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Washington. It touches on the key principles for a new vision for the…

  24. Panel: Mapping the future of China-US ties

    · 53 min

    President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States has provided fresh guidance for bilateral ties. The Chinese leader says he and President Donald Trump have reached common understanding on many issues during…

  25. Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome

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    ①Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome: China and the U.S. should be partners, not rivals. (00:53) ②We talk with four young people from China and the United States, exploring: Can a new generation build a…

  26. Xi and Trump to meet in Washington, what's at stake?

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    ①Xi and Trump are set to meet again in Washington, less than six months after their last meeting in Beijing. What kind of China-U.S. relationship is taking shape? ②2026 World Manufacturing Convention opens in Anhui,…

  27. Global conflicts, extreme weather: How secure is China's food supply?

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    ①Chinese FM rejects protectionism and urges China and Germany to boost cooperation, uphold free trade.(00:48) ②Ambassador Fu Cong on President Xi's state visit to the United States, and where China-US relations…

  28. China-ASEAN: How deeply integrated are their industries?

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    ①The annual China-ASEAN Expo highlights growing trade ties. How integrated are China-ASEAN industries? ②China sets a goal of becoming a global bio-medicine powerhouse by 2030. What does this mean for China's pharma…

  29. Panel: HK's five-year plan, beyond the Western narrative

    · 56 min

    Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan is here. But it has also prompted a very different narrative in some Western media coverage. Is it really a move toward a planned economy or "mainlandization"? Or does their portrayal…

  30. What's at stake in Iranian foreign minister's China visit?

    · 52 min

    ①Iran's foreign minister has made a trip to Beijing. What support can China give for restarting negotiations over the Iran conflict? (00:55) ②The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more…

  31. How will Pinglu Canal boost growth in China's Guangxi and beyond?

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    ①Hong Kong has unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development. Why is planning important for the city? (00:54) ②China has opened a major new canal, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to…

  32. Amid trade war with US, can Canada attract more global investments?

    · 53 min

    ①In a phone call with his French counterpart, China's foreign minister urged dialogue over China-EU trade friction. What could be the ultimate solution to the challenges in China-EU economic ties? (00:53) ②A recent…

  33. Why have German companies sharply increased investment in China?

    · 53 min

    ①In what ways has Xi Jinping's attendance of the BRICS summit in India helped charts course for greater BRICS cooperation? (00:56) ②A study by the German Economic Institute shows German companies increased investment…

  34. Panel: President Xi in India: the BRICS message and beyond

    · 27 min

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended the BRICS Summit and met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Beyond the headlines, what bigger message is Xi sending to the world? For this BRICS special…

  35. Panel: How can better China-India ties empower BRICS?

    · 53 min

    China and India are two economic heavyweights of BRICS. One is the host of this year's BRICS Summit, while the other is set to take over the BRICS presidency next year. Over the past few years, the relationship between…

  36. China's services trade fair showcases the value of openness

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    ①Global governance in a changing world: How can BRICS address the world's challenges? (00:42) ②What does China's services trade fair tell us about the value of openness as protectionism rises? (10:38) ③The health of…

  37. What's needed to restore China-UK relations to their "historic high?"

    · 54 min

    ①What's needed to restore China-UK relations to their "historic high?" (00:46) ②We explore how the expanded BRICS fosters economic growth of its members. (14:21) ③U.S. President Donald Trump wants a swift end to the…

  38. What to expect from a "next golden decade" for China-Qatar ties?

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    ①What to expect from a "next golden decade" for China-Qatar ties? (00:41) ②China says it supports Mexico in maintaining its independence and autonomy. How can the two countries minimize the impact of U.S. pressure?…

  39. How will a major capital injection into financial institutions serve China's real economy?

    · 55 min

    ①How will a major capital injection into financial institutions serve China's real economy? (00:43) ②Why is the world lining up to see China's factories? (15:13) ③U.S. envoys hope for a new round of Russia-Ukraine…

  40. Panel: A world in flux: What does Xi's week-long trip signal?

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    Over the course of five days and four nights, President Xi Jinping took part in more than 20 activities - from bilateral meetings with Kyrgyzstan to the SCO Summit and then his state visit to Egypt. At a time when…

  41. The value of "Enemy State Clauses" 81 years after the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War

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    ①81 years after the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, why do the "Enemy State Clauses" still matter? (00:44) ②The U.S. steps up pressure on Japan to strengthen the yen. How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike this…

  42. 70 years on: How can China-Egypt ties inspire the Global South?

    · 54 min

    ①Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Egypt. We explore what's next for bilateral ties. (00:42) ②A conversation with a Former Egyptian PM about how China-Egypt ties can inspire the Global South. (12:10)…

  43. SCO at 25: What is its evolving role in global governance?

    · 53 min

    ①President Xi Jinping calls for efforts to support higher-quality SCO development. What is its evolving role in global governance? (00:44) ②The U.S. calls for G20 partners to consider more trade barriers on Beijing.…

  44. How China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation is reshaping lives and connecting Central Asia?

    · 54 min

    ①China and Kyrgyzstan sign a treaty on permanent good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation. What does it mean for bilateral ties? (00:46) ②How is China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation reshaping lives and connecting…

  45. Panel: "China Squeeze": Is it the new "China Threat" narrative?

    · 54 min

    Discussions in some Western media and policy circles have promoted the idea of a so-called "China squeeze," arguing that China's manufacturing strength is limiting industrialization opportunities for developing…

  46. Why South Koreans hold increasingly unfavorable view of US

    · 53 min

    ①Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt. What can we expect of the trip? (01:03) ②China's foreign minister has met with US Ambassador…

  47. China's move to clarify liability for fully automated cars

    · 53 min

    ①China and the US have held their third semi-official Track 1.5 Dialogue. Is the dialogue mechanism enhancing mutual trust between the two sides? (00:59) ②Growth of G7 economies slowed in the second quarter. What could…

  48. Why Jordanian king's China visit matters now

    · 53 min

    ①Jordan's king is on his ninth visit to China since his accession to the throne. Why are ties between China and Jordan getting closer? (00:57) ②China's vice president met India's national security adviser ahead of a…

  49. What is Canada's leverage in trade war with US?

    · 53 min

    ①China and Indonesia agree to deepen cooperation in energy, mineral resources, AI and maritime affairs, and begin formulating a five-year action plan for 2027 to 2031. What's the significance of it? (00:53) ②Is China's…

  50. Panel: Has US-South Korea alliance become transactional?

    · 54 min

    An annual joint military exercise between the US and South Korea have been cut in half at Washington's request. Before the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise began, US President Donald Trump called for its reduction, citing…

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