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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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Japan opens door for lethal weapons exports. Why is it worrisome?
① In a call with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Xi Jinping says normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. What can China and Sau...
The widespread domestic opposition to amending Japan’s postwar constitution
① Tens of thousands of people have gathered at the parliament building in Tokyo to protest constitutional revision spearheaded by Japan’s Sanae Takaic...
Panel: Is Hormuz shock accelerating global shift to renewable energy?
The disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has posed a great threat to global energy security. The crisis is once again drawing our attention to renew...
China's GDP grew by 5% in Q1. What's behind the growth?
① China's GDP grew by 5% in the first quarter. What's behind the growth? (00:40)
② Hong Kong market ranked first in Q1 IPO fundraising...
Israel, Lebanon hold first high-level meeting since 1993
① Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders hold talks in Beijing. What's the significance of the meeting? (00:42)
② China put forward a four-poin...
China is witnessing a new wave of high-level visits. Why now?
① China is witnessing a new wave of high-level visits. We explore the purposes and potential outcomes of the visits. (00:44)
② China's f...
U.S., Iran fail to reach an agreement after talks. What will come next?
① The Spanish PM is on an official visit to China. What to expect? (00:43)
② Mainland has unveiled a package of policies and measures to...
Why China tops the U.S. in global approval, reaching its widest lead in two decades?
A global poll has found that China surpassed the United States in approval ratings of leadership in 2025, and by the largest margin seen in nearly two...
Will Israel torpedo the fragile US-Iran ceasefire?
① The United Nations has condemned Israel’s strikes across Lebanon. Are the strikes posing a grave risk to the fragile US-Iran ceasefire? (00:55)
Will US and Iran have a durable ceasefire?
① Xi Jinping has called for demand-driven growth and creating more recognizable brands in China’s services industry. We explore how this sector can st...
What’s the prospect of battery-powered ships?
① Why is Iran rejecting a ceasefire and calling for a permanent end to its conflict with the US and Israel? (00:51)
② The White House ha...
Why China edges past US in global approval ratings
① China’s foreign minister has held a call with his Russian counterpart to discuss the Iran war. Can Beijing and Moscow jointly push for a ceasefire a...
Inside China's new trends of leisure spending
From RV camping and cruise tourism to low-altitude flights, many Chinese people are not just traveling, they are traveling differently. What is drivin...
The Iran war: Is the U.S. really "winning big"?
①Trump addressing nation on Iran war: Is US really "winning big"? (00:45)
② Russia says Japan's missile deployment could be "more than t...
China, Pakistan unveil Gulf peace proposal. What does it signal?
① China and Pakistan unveil joint peace proposal for the Gulf and Middle East. What role can China and Pakistan play? (00:54)
② European...
Spain closes airspace to US warplanes – growing NATO rifts over U.S.-Israeli actions?
① World Data Organization opens in Beijing. What’s next? (00:45)
② China launches countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker for undermi...
What’s the key to peaceful development of cross-Strait ties?
① Cheng Li-wun, leader of the Kuomingtang Party, will pay a visit to the Chinese mainland. What role can Taiwan’s main opposition party play in promot...
Beyond the tokens: China's AI push is shaping a "smart economy"
China's daily AI token calls, a key measure of how intensively AI is being used, have hit an unprecedented level. What's behind the surge? How is Chin...
Will long-term care insurance alleviate China’s aging challenges?
① A conversation with Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, a senior UN official, on Boao Forum for Asia and regional economic integration. (00:56)
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China’s ten major scientific breakthroughs in 2025
① China has released a list of its ten major scientific breakthroughs in 2025. What do they tell us about the focus of the country’s scientific resear...
Is Xiongan New Area becoming a model of China’s high-quality development?
① Xi Jinping has called for efforts to build China’s Xiongan New Area into an innovation hub and a model of high-quality development. How can China nu...
The Earth’s climate is more out of balance than ever
① It’s time for the annual China Development Forum. Amid global turbulence, will China serve as a cornerstone of certainty for the world? (00:50)
Unfolding China's space roadmap
China says it will turn aerospace into a pillar industry that improves lives and promotes industrial development. What are included in this goal? How...
Elevating China-Turkmenistan cooperation to a new level
① Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is on a visit to China. How can the two sides align their development strategies and promot...
Takaichi’s U.S. gamble: Can Japan afford Trump’s price?
① China has launched a Party-wide campaign to reshape how officials correctly view governance performance. (00:44)
② JP Morgan and UBS b...
China, Vietnam 3+3 dialogue: stability boost or strategic signal?
① China–U.S. trade talks are constructive. What does this signal for future economic cooperation and global market stability? (00:46)
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China, US trade talks: prospects and challenges
① China US hold trade talks in Paris. What to expect? (00:47)
② China's industrial output up 6.3 pct in first two months. What does this...
Why now? Three major laws and China’s next development phase
China has adopted three major pieces of legislation — the Ecological and Environmental Code, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, and the Nati...
What could a future built on embodied AI look like for China?
① China’s annual government work report has named embodied AI as one of the emerging industries that the country will nurture. What mechanism should b...
What is fueling hate crimes against Muslims in Britain?
① What has enabled China’s exports to sharply beat expectations in this year’s first two months? (00:55)
② China has set a target to inc...
How can Europe adopt a more realistic and interest-driven foreign policy?
① China has set a target of boosting the digital economy to account for 12.5% of its GDP by 2030, which would be a significant increase from the 10.5%...
Can tech innovation empower job creation in China?
① China’s top court and top prosecutor have delivered their respective work report at the annual session of the national legislature. How is the rule...
Chinese FM’s press conference: Decoding China's worldview
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held his annual press conference on the sidelines of the National People's Congress in Beijing. What key signals does...
2026 Government Work Report: What foreign investors need to know about China’s new five-year plan
All eyes are on Beijing as Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers the 2026 Government Work Report during the Two Sessions. What does the new economic growt...
Why does China plan to send an envoy to Middle East for mediation?
① How does China’s annual government work report chart the course of the country for this year and the next five years? (00:52)
② China’...
How can insurance support China’s tech innovation?
① Why will economic growth and domestic demand top the agenda of China’s national legislature at its annual session? (00:54)
② A convers...
China’s first humanoid robot standard system
① The annual session of China’s top political advisory body is set to open. In what ways are consultative politics enhancing China’s democracy? (00:52...
How far will the Iran conflict widen?
① A top meeting in China has described the next five years as a critical period for socialist modernization. How will China focus on economic developm...
Europe’s China moment: What Merz's visit really signals
It's Friedrich Merz's first official visit to China as German chancellor. What results will he bring back to Berlin? Merz is the fifth European state...
What’s at stake in Modi’s Israel visit?
① Meeting Germany’s Friedrich Merz in Beijing, Xi Jinping calls on China and Germany to be reliable, innovative, and cultural partners. What momentum...