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As 2024 winds down, we'll discuss some of the biggest economic headlines for China and the world.

This year, China introduced a series of economic stimulus policies targeting the housing market, local government debt, and consumer spending. At the annual Central Economic Work Conference, Chinese leaders charted economic plans for 2025. China will pursue a more proactive fiscal policy with a higher deficit-to-GDP ratio and a moderately loose monetary policy.

In December, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point in the United States and announced it expects two rate cuts in 2025. In Europe, the European Central Bank cut interest rates four times this year. The eurozone's economy grew by 0.4% in the third quarter.

What has been happening in China and the world economy in 2024? What are we looking forward to in 2025? What is the overarching trend in the tech industry?

The US Federal Reserve has ended 2024 with another interest rate cut, the third and final of this year. It announced a reduction of 25 basis points. What does the rate cut mean for the U.S. economy? How will the market respond (00:39)?

China's latest economic figures signal a steady recovery. Retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3 percent in November from a year earlier. Value-added industrial output grew by 5.4 percent. How strong is the momentum of China’s economy (20:25)?

China has held its annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing. Chinese leaders have charted economic plans for 2025. The leadership highlighted the year as pivotal in implementing China's 14th five-year plan, adding that China has progressed in high-quality development. The meeting also urged proactive macroeconomic policies to shore up domestic demand, integrate tech innovations into industries, and stabilize property markets. What is the current state of China's economy? What are the major tasks for next year?

China's factory activity has expanded at its fastest pace in five months. What has driven this expansion in China’s manufacturing? What does it say about China's economic recovery (00:39)?

New home prices rose faster in November. Will government policies continue to boost market conditions for next year (12:00)?

China hosted its 2nd International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing. What are the details? How to stabilize and build more trust in the global supply chain (00:42)?

Huawei has unveiled its latest smartphone lineup, the Mate 70 series. What are the new features (19:19)?

Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined China's eight-point action plan for global development at the G20 summit in Brazil. What's the key message (00:49) ?

This year's World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit has its focus on artificial intelligence and its social-economic impact. What’s new in China's AI innovation (18:36)?

Global leaders have gathered in Peru for the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum. What are the top issues at this year's APEC meeting? What can APEC do to enhance economic cooperation to promote inclusive and sustainable growth? What’s China's role in it (00:47)?

Chinese lawmakers have approved a State Council bill on raising the ceiling of local government debt to replace their existing hidden debts. How will the debt swap operate? How will the additional debt relief impact the Chinese economy (17:10)?

Premier Li Qiang emphasized China's commitment to opening up at the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai. What opportunities does China's Import Expo offer to the world (00:43)?

The Boeing strike ended when workers accepted a new contract. What are the challenges ahead (18:02)?

China has unveiled new policy measures to support childbirth. What's the reasoning behind these supportive measures? How will this affect Chinese society? What's the possible impact on the Chinese economy (00:41)?

The EU has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. What are the implications? Can it really save EU electric vehicle manufacturers (19:01)?