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Is Nvidia's H200 deal a strategic reset or a...

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2025/12/12

Washington has just reversed course again. It is now allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to China, with a hefty 25% revenue cut flowing straight to the U.S. government. Is this a strategic concession, a commercial calculation, or the start of a new conditional export model? Will Chinese tech giants rush to buy the H200? Can Washington achieve its intended goals with the policy shift? And will this prompt other governments or companies to reconsider their own restrictions on tech

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Why sealing drug use records triggers widespread...

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2025/12/05

China's new rule to seal public-security violation records is being hailed as historic, yet nothing has stirred more controversy than the plan to seal drug-use records. Why this issue? How justified are the public's concerns? And with millions speaking out online, could public pressure reshape how the rule is ultimately implemented? Or, if not, what can be done to reduce potential risks?Host TU Yun joins Mr. Bai Xianyue, Partner of Grandall Law Firm Tianjn Office, Professor Josef Mahoney,

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Is the full resumption of visas enough to rekindle...

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2025/11/28

India has fully restored global visa services for Chinese travelers. What's behind the policy change? Can they realistically expect a quick rebound in Chinese tourist numbers? What are the biggest factors holding Chinese travelers back? And could this full restoration of visas become a genuine turning point in China–India relations? Host TU Yun joins Professor Zhang Wenjuan of Jindal Global Law School, India, Subramania Bhatt, Founder and CEO, China Trading Desk, and Gao Xirui, a Political Science

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De-Sinicizing Tesla: Strategy, survival, or...

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2025/11/21

Tesla is accelerating its shift away from components made in China. It's pushing suppliers to eliminate China-made auto parts for cars built in the United States within the next year or two. Is this strategy due to political pressure from Washington, or is it preparation for a more aggressive trade environment? Is the change even possible? How could this reshape Tesla's business in China, where the company has long enjoyed policy support and unmatched efficiency? And how may this push for

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Securitizing trade: Germany's risky rebalance with China

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2025/11/14

Berlin is setting up a committee to re-examine its security-related trade policies towards Beijing. This comes as China just overtook the United States to become Germany's No. 1 trading partner. What's driving this sudden rethink? Is it politics, pressure, or protectionism? How will Germany's biggest companies, from autos to chemicals, react as the rules of engagement shift? And where will a possible new phase of Sino-German relations lead, and what might it mean for Europe and the world?Host TU

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CIIE 2025: How China’s open market creates global...

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2025/11/07

China's massive import fair is back, and it's bigger than ever. Over 4,100 companies from 155 countries and regions have set up shops at this year's China International Import Expo, where opportunity meets open markets. What's fueling the CIIE's magnetic pull? And how is China's open-door approach reshaping global trade? Host Xu Yawen is joined by Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Prof. Josef Gregory Mahoney, Professor of

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The Nexperia shock: How the Netherlands' move could...

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2025/10/31

European carmakers are facing the risk of production stoppage as a result of the Dutch government's abrupt seizure of chip company Nexperia from its Chinese owner. What's behind the Nexperia drama? Has the Netherlands overplayed its hand? Who ultimately stands to lose the most? And what does it mean for Europe's industries?Host TU Yun joins Dr. Zhou Mi, the Deputy Director of the Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, Dr. Eric

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Toward a sustainable tomorrow: APEC 2025 preview

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2025/10/24

The annual APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting is just days away. This year, all eyes are on Gyeongju, South Korea, where leaders will gather under the theme "Building a Sustainable Tomorrow: Connect, Innovate, Prosper." What's the mood heading into this year's APEC? Can innovation and AI really drive shared prosperity? And in an era of shifting alliances and rising protectionism, can APEC still connect a divided world?Host TU Yun joins Mela Lesmoras, a TV reporter from PTV News, the Philippines, Ben

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Iron resolve: What’s behind China’s pause on BHP iron...

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2025/10/10

China has reportedly paused purchases of iron ore from Australian mining giant BHP over pricing issues. Is this a temporary dispute, or a glimpse into a new era of resource diplomacy? How might this incident test the Sino-Australian relationship, which only began stabilizing recently after years of tension?Host TU Yun joins Dr. Zhou Mi, Deputy Director, Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, Warwick Powell, Adjunct Professor,

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Can China lure more foreign capital to its housing...

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2025/10/03

To buy or not to buy — that's the question. China is easing property restrictions and loosening cross-border financing rules to draw more foreign buyers. Is this a last resort to boost its sluggish housing market? How much appetite does foreign capital have for Chinese real estate? Which cities are likely to stand out for overseas investors? And what further reforms are needed to bring in capital without tipping the balance?Host TU Yun joins Professor Qu Qiang, Fellow, Belt and Road Research

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Where is U.S. business headed, and what does it mean...

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2025/09/26

Top U.S. business leaders are quietly fuming. They say Washington's policies hurt innovation, raise costs, and undermine competitiveness. But why won't they say so openly? What risks do they fear? Under what conditions could the White House reverse course?Host TU Yun joins Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow, Center for China and Globalization, David Blair, Senior Economist, Alliance of Global Talent Organizations, and Alex Sili Zhou, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, University of Macau to

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China's chip probes: trade tactic or tech strategy?

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2025/09/19

The U.S.–China chip rivalry is heating up. Beijing has launched two new probes—one on analog chip dumping, the other on U.S. trade restrictions. What's behind China's move? And how could they reshape China's chip market, the trajectory of the chip conflict, or even the broader tech rivalry between the two countries?Host TU Yun joins Yan Liang, Professor of Economics, Willamette University, Dr. Zhou Mi, Deputy Director, Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade

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China to carry out asteroid defense system test

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2025/09/12

China is preparing for its first-ever planetary defense mission. It will send a spacecraft to crash into an asteroid and nudge it off course, becoming the second nation after the United States to do so. Why does this matter? What risks and opportunities does it bring? And beyond science, how could this mission reshape China’s growing space economy and global role?Host TU Yun joins Dr. Zhang Fan, Associate Professor of Astronomy, Beijing Normal University, Professor Quentin Parker, Director, Lab for

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600,000 visas and one big question: Can the U.S....

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2025/09/05

Beijing has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to issue 600,000 Chinese student visas. But questions remain: Is the U.S. president's move a genuine shift, or just political maneuvering? Can the promises be trusted when Chinese students still face interrogations and deportations at U.S. airports?Host TU Yun joins Jonathan Aronson, Professor of International Communication and International Relations, School of Communication and Journalism, University of Southern California, Warwick

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How China's War of Resistance Against Japanese...

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2025/08/29

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. As the primary battleground in the East during WWII, China’s immense sacrifice—over 30 million military and civilian casualties—played a crucial role in holding off the Japanese forces, giving the Allies the strategic advantage they needed to turn the tide in Europe and the Pacific.In this episode of Chat Lounge, we take a step back and reflect on how these pivotal

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China's A-shares at a decade high: opportunities and...

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2025/08/22

China's A-share stock market has hit a decade-high, crossing a historic 100 trillion yuan value. What's behind this surge? Does the rally have the makings of a durable bull run, or are we looking at the makings of another bubble? And what does it mean for global investors?Host Tu Yun breaks it down with Chen Jiahe, the Chief Investment Officer of the Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies, Professor Hans-Peter Burghof, the Chair of the Banking and Finance Department, University of Hohenheim in

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"Shanghai Spirit" in Action: Tianjin Summit Shapes...

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2025/08/16

The 2025 SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, China, on August 31 and September 1. The summit will mark the largest gathering in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's history, with leaders from over 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations coming together to discuss pressing regional and global issues. How will the "Shanghai Spirit" be brought to life at the SCO Tianjin Summit? What key role does media play in fostering SCO cooperation? Where is it heading in the future, and what is

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Nvidia faces security probe in China

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2025/08/08

Beijing is demanding answers from Nvidia just weeks after Washington lifted the export ban on its AI chips. China's cyberspace regulator has summoned the U.S. company, raising concerns that its H20 chips contain backdoors. What exactly is a hardware backdoor? Are China's worries about chip security justified? How difficult is it to prove a chip is truly secure? And if backdoor functions are validated, what could this mean for Nvidia's business in the world's second-largest market? Host Tu Yun joins

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Pause or escalate? Inside the latest China-U.S....

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2025/08/01

Despite "constructive" talks, no deal was reached between China and the U.S. on extending the 90-day tariff truce, and the August 12 deadline is fast approaching. What's holding both sides back? What are the hidden costs for consumers if tariffs snap back into place? How might the outcome of the China-U.S. trade talks influence Washington's negotiations with other economies? And could this diplomatic dance set the stage for a summit between the two state leaders later this year? Host Tu Yun joins

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China's mega dam on the Yarlung Zangbo is more than a...

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2025/07/25

China has broken ground on the world's largest hydropower station high on the Qinghai-Xizang/Tibet Plateau, a new engine for green energy. But beyond clean power, what will the massive project on the Yarlung Zangbo River mean for China's vast west and its South Asian neighbors? What challenges lie ahead, and could it reshape regional cooperation?Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Qu Qiang, a fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center at Minzu University, Zoon Ahmed Khan, a research fellow, Center for China &

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