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Two Sessions: Where is China's economy heading in 2025?

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2025/03/07

China's Two Sessions, the country's major political event, is underway in Beijing and drawing global attention. During the meetings, Chinese lawmakers set economic, trade, and diplomatic policies and goals for key strategic areas in the year ahead. What key economic goals are highlighted in this year's Government Work Report? How can China achieve its growth targets of "around 5%" amid external challenges, such as U.S. tariffs and global economic headwinds? What topics are attracting global media

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Why do gold prices keep hitting new highs, and what...

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2025/02/28

Gold prices are soaring, hitting new highs more than 10 times this year! How unusual is this? What's driving the surge in addition to US President Donald Trump's tariff plan? How long might this trend last? What ripple effects will it have on the global economy and on our daily lives?Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Hans-peter Burghof, a professor and Chair of the Banking and Finance Department, University of Hohenheim, Dr. Liu Baocheng, the Director of the Center for International Business Ethics at the

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China opens the next chapter of financial reform

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2025/02/21

China has conducted another major asset reshuffle to overhaul its financial sector. The Ministry of Finance has transferred all of its controlling stakes in a group of financial companies to Central Huijin Investment, a sovereign fund under the State Council. What prompted the reshuffle? Is it just an asset transfer between different pockets of the central government? To what extent will it help to overhaul the country's financial sector?Host Tu Yun joins Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the

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How will DeepSeek reshape global equity markets and...

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2025/02/14

Chinese equities are hot right now. Global hedge funds have been snapping up Chinese stocks this year, fueled by the emergence of artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek. What are the implications of the buying spree for the country's equity market and the whole economy? How long will the momentum continue? How may the world's investment landscape change as a result? And as global institutional investors chase China's tech companies, could they stir up undesired bubbles on the country's equity

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How far could U.S. game of tariffs go?

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2025/02/07

Some say it’s the art of the deal. Others argue it’s merely extortion and blackmail. As US President Donald Trump wields his tariff stick around the world, how big will it impact the U.S. domestic market and the global economy? What can the rest of the world do in response? How far will the U.S. tariffs go? And what’s the outlook for Trump achieving the vision of revitalizing manufacturing?Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Josef Mahoney, a professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal

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Is China overtaking the U.S. in AI?

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2025/01/31

Wall Street has been stunned. A Chinese quantitative hedge fund fueled a massive selloff of tech stocks, not with quant trading, but with the release of its large-language model, DeepSeek R1. How could a Chinese hedge fund trigger such a shockwave in the AI sector? How may it reshape AI-related industries? Does it signal an acceleration of China catching up or surpassing the U.S. in AI? And is it heralding the crumbling of the U.S. “small yard and high fence” strategy against China?Host Tu Yun joins

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Sell-or-ban: What’s the fate of TikTok in the U.S.?

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2025/01/24

The fate of TikTok hangs in the balance once again.The popular video-sharing app, used by 170 million Americans, went dark last Saturday just before a federal law was set to take effect. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, just hours after his swearing-in, allowing TikTok to continue operating for 75 days.Trump’s proposed joint venture model, which would require U.S. ownership of 50% of TikTok, is at the center of the debate. Is this a feasible solution? Does it comply

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Can the United States regain its leading position in...

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2025/01/17

The United States is gearing up to regain its dominance in advanced chipmaking. Washington wants to control where the chips are going by introducing new restrictions that'll affect over 100 countries. Why did the U.S. government do so despite opposition from leading industry players like Nvidia? How may the European Union and China, the two major markets for advanced chips, react? And can the U.S. regain its leading position in chipmaking as Washington hopes for?Host Tu Yun joins William Lee, chief

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Is the acquisition of U.S. Steel a mission impossible...

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2025/01/10

Japan's largest steelmaker has brought the U.S. government to court as the latter has blocked the steelmaker's acquisition of an American firm. Why is Nippon Steel so obsessed with a loss-making company? Why would Washington say the deal threatens national security? What implications does a failed acquisition have for those hoping to invest in the U.S.?Host Tu Yun joins William Lee, the Chief Economist at the U.S.-based Milken Institute, Dr. Edward Lehman, the Founder and Managing Director of

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The key dynamics shaping the global landscape in 2024

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2024/12/27

Time for a year-end review. Check out the key dynamics shaping the global landscape in the past year that may continue to shape the trajectory of international events and trends in the future. Also, where's the world heading in 2025, both economically and politically? Will the world become more deglobalized? To find out, host Tu Yun joins Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, Dr. Qu Qiang, Fellow, Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China, and Mike

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China-EU economic relations at a crossroad

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2024/12/13

Chinese business confidence in the European Union has declined for a fifth year to a new low. What have the companies gone through in the once highly regarded fair and open market? An EU business leader in China has warned that a China-Europe trade war is unavoidable based on current trends. How likely is that to happen? If quitting each other's market is the least desirable option, what's the way out?Host Tu Yun joins Liang Linlin, Director of Communication and Research, China Chamber of Commerce

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How attractive is China to wholly foreign-funded...

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2024/12/06

China's decision to expand access to foreign investors in hospitals has become a hot topic for global healthcare providers. While welcoming the increased openness, they also have concerns. What contributes to a wait-and-see attitude among investors before they commit their resources to the Chinese market? Among the cities eligible for investment in wholly foreign-owned hospitals, which one may be most favored by investors? And can China gain a foothold in global medical tourism?Host Tu Yun joins

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New U.S. tariffs rattle the rest of the world

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2024/11/29

The shaky world economy is set to face another wave of turbulence. American President-elect Donald Trump has pledged new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the top three U.S. trade partners. Are Trump's tariff threats bargaining chips to push for favorable deals? Does the world have to go through what happened during Trump's first term all over again? Who could be the next target of Trump's tariff threats? And how can businesses and governments adapt to mitigate the negative impacts of these

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Rio G20: Why global governance needs Global South,...

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2024/11/22

Leaders of the G20 gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to address global challenges and promote inclusive growth. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the meeting, called for building a just world of common development, and outlined China’s actions in this area. What outcomes did the leaders accomplish? How can the G20 help developing nations eradicate poverty and foster common prosperity? What is China’s role in this?Host Xu Yawen joins Prof. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research

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How can China’s $1.4 trillion debt package ease local...

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2024/11/15

China has announced a new debt relief package - a total of 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion dollars) – to ease the financial burden on local governments. The decision raises the ceiling on local government debt by 6 trillion yuan (about $840 billion), and local governments will have access to a separate 4 trillion yuan (about $560 billion) quota in the form of special local bonds over five years.How does the debt relief package work? What are the long-term implications for China’s fiscal health and

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APEC 2024: China-Latin America trade drives growth in...

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2024/11/07

In this special episode of Chat Lounge, we examine the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, to review its path toward inclusive cooperation and explore how it can drive growth in the Global South.Peru will host the annual APEC summit from November 10th to 16th this year under the theme "Empower, Include, Grow."What key issues will be discussed at the summit? What business opportunities can China and Latin American countries explore to support growth in the Global South? And how can common

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Is Beijing doomed to lose against Washington's...

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2024/11/01

The United States is gearing up its propaganda against China. The US government and media are hyping the idea that Beijing is enhancing espionage and hacking operations in the West. The US also plans to set up a 1.6-billion-dollar fund to counter what it calls China's "malignant" influence worldwide, particularly in the Belt and Road countries. Will these schemes generate the desired effects? Is China destined to lose this propaganda campaign?Host Tu Yun joins Professor Joseph Siracusa, Dean of

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How can BRICS expansion lead to a true multipolar world?

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2024/10/18

The BRICS Summit will convene in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24. It will mark the bloc’s first meeting in its newly expanded configuration.The Kazan summit will focus on strengthening multilateralism, equitable global development, and enhancing security while exploring ways to deepen cooperation between BRICS nations and countries from the Global South.With over 30 nations applying to join the bloc, why are more developing countries seeking BRICS membership? How will this expanded platform

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How are EU tariffs on China-made EVs hurting European...

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2024/10/11

The European Commission has voted to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. China’s Commerce Ministry has strongly opposed the EU action, noting that the industry did not request the anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs. Some EU member states and their auto industries also strongly oppose the tariffs. Is this proposal driven by genuine economic competition or by political considerations? How will the tariffs affect competition in the European EV market and change Chinese EV makers’ global

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China's journey towards an ecological civilization

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2024/09/27

From an underachiever in environmental protection to a global leader in climate action, China's journey towards eco-friendliness over the past 75 years has been winding but steady and adamant. What triggered the transformation? What has enabled the country to emerge from smog, polluted water, and degraded land in its cities and some rural areas in just a few decades? And what goals should China prioritize to ensure sustainable development in the future?Host Tu Yun is joined by Dr. Erik Solheim,

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