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After months of negotiations, China and the EU have reached an understanding on hybrid vehicle trade, averting a further escalation of trade tensions. What exactly does the deal involve, and who stands to benefit?

Host TU Yun joins Dr. Zhou Mi, a senior research fellow with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, Prof. Hans-Peter Burghof, Professor and Chair of the Banking and Finance Department at the University of Hohenheim, Germany, and Ms. Liang Linlin, a Brussels-based commentator on China-EU economic and trade relations, to explore the deal’s implications, the challenges that lie ahead, and whether this first step can pave the way for more stable economic ties between China and Europe.

For the first time, Chinese tech giant Huawei and its US counterpart Qualcomm have reached a patent licensing agreement covering 5G. The deal puts Huawei’s growing patent portfolio and licensing business in the spotlight. What does the deal mean for the two companies? Who is likely to have greater leverage in this particular deal? What are the chances of the deal getting the green light? And what could it mean for the global tech race?

Host TU Yun joins Professor Andy Mok of Beijing Foreign Studies University, who's also the author of the book The Innovation Machine: How China Creates and Adopts Technology Through Governance; Dr. Li Lun, Assistant Professor of Economics, Peking University; and Bai Xianyue, Partner, Grandall Law Firm Tianjin Office to unpack all this and more.

Different economies, different perspectives. Can APEC still find enough common ground to prosper together?

As China hosts APEC this year, leaders will gather in Shenzhen in November under the theme "Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together," with a focus on openness, innovation and cooperation.

But can APEC keep economies connected amid rising trade barriers, technological fragmentation and geopolitical tensions? And can it turn dialogue into concrete results?

Host Tu Yun joins Gonzalo Talavera, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Peru in China; Wang Huiyao, Founder and President, Center for China and Globalization; Bert Hofman, Honorary Senior Fellow on Chinese Economy, Asia Society; Paul Samson, President, Centre for International Governance Innovation and former Canada deputy for finance at APEC; and Ravi Velloor, Associate Editor and Senior Columnist at The Straits Times in Singapore, for a preview.

The China-US relationship is often discussed in terms of trade, technology and geopolitics. But what does it look like through the eyes of young people?

Host Tu Yun is joined by Americans Drew Ruchim, Founder and CMO of the US-based market research company Aditt, and Saor Mahoney, a student from the Communication University of China, as well as Chinese guests Zhang Hongmou, Assistant Professor, School of Government, Peking University, and Yang Sheng, an international relations researcher and social media influencer, former chief reporter of the Global Times to talk about how they see each other, what really matters to their generation, and whether young people can help build a different future for China-US relations.

German companies ramped up their China investment by roughly one-third in the first half of 2026, even as Berlin draws up tougher economic measures toward China. Why are German firms stepping up investment in China amid growing political pressure? And what lies ahead for Europe's economic ties with Beijing?

Host Xu Yawen is joined by Dr. Yao Shujie, Cheung Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University; Prof. Hans-Peter Burghof, Professor and Chair of the Banking and Finance Department at the University of Hohenheim, Germany; and Prof. Muhammad Ali Nasir, Visiting Fellow at University of Cambridge, Visiting Professor at Peking University, and Professor of Economics at the University of Leeds, to make sense of this tension.

As BRICS countries look to make greater use of local currencies, the New Development Bank is playing a growing role in this effort. It is helping developing countries finance projects and move money across borders. What's driving the change? How does local-currency lending actually work in practice? And to what extent can it help countries reduce financing and currency risk?

Song Ruixin is joined by Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, Prof. Warwick Powell, Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology, and Prof. Muhammad Ali Nasir, Professor of Economics at the University of Leeds, to look at what the NDB is doing, the challenges it faces, and whether BRICS can build a more resilient financial framework beyond reliance on the US dollar.

China has successfully demonstrated a two-way laser communication link across more than 400,000 kilometers between Earth and the Moon. How significant is this breakthrough? Why do we need it, and what could it mean for humanity as we begin to explore, work and perhaps one day live beyond Earth?

Host Xu Yawen is joined by Zhang Fan, Associate Professor, Department of Astronomy, Beijing Normal University; Xu Yansong, the Director-General of the Asia Pacific Space Cooperation Organization; and Dr. Jon Clarke, President, the Mars Society of Australia, and an associate member of the Australian Centre for Astrobiology at the University of New South Wales, to explore how this technology could reshape the way we communicate in deep space.

China's economy is facing pressure at home and abroad. Growth has slowed, while property, local government debt and weak demand remain challenges. Yet exports and manufacturing continue to show resilience. So, is China's economy really in serious trouble? And with Washington eyeing new tariffs and Brussels tightening scrutiny of Chinese companies, where does Beijing go from here?

Host TU Yun joins Dr. Yan Liang, Professor of Economics, Willamette University, the United States, Dr. Liu Baocheng, the Director of the Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, and Dr. Zhou Mi, a senior research fellow at the Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation to look at the fiscal policy options, the room for further stimulus, and the bigger question: what will drive China's next phase of growth?

The Arctic is opening a new frontier for global shipping. China has launched a seasonal weekly container service linking its eastern port city Ningbo with Europe through the Northeast Passage, cutting shipment times between Asia and Europe by nearly half. But can the Arctic route move beyond a seasonal shortcut to become a major global shipping corridor? And what will it take to overcome the challenges of ice, infrastructure, geopolitics and environmental protection?

Host TU Yun joins LIU Dan, a professor at the Law School, Tong Ji University, Halldór Jóhannsson, the Director of Arctic Portal, an Iceland-based non-profit organization supporting sustainable development in the Arctic, and LIANG Linlin, a Brussels-based commentator on China-EU economic and trade relations to explore the opportunities and challenges of the emerging Ice Silk Road.

Typhoon Dolphin has brought record-breaking rainfall to parts of eastern and central China, triggering mass evacuations, transport disruptions, and flooding risks. But its impact raises bigger questions about the future of urban resilience.

As China advances efforts to build a global framework for smart city data use, the future of urban resilience is increasingly tied to how cities harness data and technology. Can artificial intelligence and drones transform disaster response from reaction to prediction? How can fast-growing coastal cities adapt to rising climate risks? And what can Typhoon Dolphin reveal about building stronger, more resilient cities?

Host Xu Yawen joins Wu Changhua, President of the Global Climate Academy and Chair of the Governing Council at the Asia Pacific Water Forum, Dr. Yao Shujie, Cheung Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University, and Yasiru Ranaraja, Founding Director of Belt & Road Initiative Sri Lanka, to explore the future of city resilience.