Deep Dive

Apart from the traditional family photo of Asia-Pacific leaders, APEC is also known for pioneering free trade frameworks around the world. One example is in the electronics industry, where world leaders agreed to reduce tariffs on products like semiconductors, ensuring that the technology could be accessible to all. But today, tariffs have crept back onto trade negotiation tables. Can APEC continue to be a pioneer in free trade? We have CGTN business reporter Zhu Zhu for this episode on the history of APEC and why free trade is important for every one of us.

Australian wine once represented over one-third of wine imports into the Chinese market, but only for a limited time. As Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is about to visit China and attend the opening ceremony of the 6th China International Import Expo, will Australian wine make a comeback in the Chinese market? Furthermore, how did Australian wine lose its market share in China to wines from other countries? This week, our former Australia correspondent, Fei Fei, delves into the challenging journey of Australian wines.

The Belt and Road Initiative has ushered in a transformative era of connectivity, with the network of railways linking Chinese and European cities emerging as a groundbreaking project. Today, an extensive web of rail lines seamlessly connects over 200 European cities to more than 100 Chinese ones. This intricate system facilitates the movement of a wide array of goods, ranging from auto parts to medical equipment. How did this China-Europe Railway Express become a reality? What does it mean for us to see a more connected Eurasian continent?

Saudi Arabia holds great potential in developing the digital economy, according to a Chinese businessman. He says the prevalence of the digital economy in the country could be greater in about three to four years’ time as the kingdom is working to transform its economic foundations. In this process, China shares more than infrastructure development. In this episode, we spoke with CGTN Radio reporter Dou Hongyu on Saudi Arabia’s digital economy initiatives and China’s current and future role.

Also, as China marks the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative in Beijing this week, what will future cooperation between China and countries like Saudi Arabia look like?

Israel and Palestine have been embroiled in decades-long conflicts with no sign of hope for peace in the region. Over the past few days, the latest clashes between the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and Israel have caused around 10,000 deaths and injuries. Both sides accuse each other of committing inhuman crimes. In this week’s episode, we try to figure out the reasons for the deep-seated hatred and rivalry between the two sides, with CGTN Radio reporter Ding Heng.

Live updates of the conflict: https://www.cgtn.com/special/Israel-at-war-as-Hamas-kills-over-100-in-a-surprise-attack.html

In Kenya, the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) is said to be a project that has changed everything. It runs faster than other road traffic and old railway lines and is also popular among travelers. It’s making the port of Mombasa cheaper, more convenient and a better choice for trade in East Africa. But according to Nairobi-based journalist Juliet Njau, people have realized that impacts from the SGR are more than just economical. So, in this episode of our special series “Road to a Bright Future”, we speak with Juliet Njau on how the SGR has been helping female workers in the country.

Authorities in China and northern Myanmar have intensified their joint crackdown in response to the rampant spread of telecom and online fraud targeting Chinese citizens. Victims enticed by lucrative job opportunities abroad have tragically found themselves ensnared in remote locations, where they were coerced into participating in online scams. Why has northern Myanmar become a hotbed for online scams? Is it possible to resolve this issue once and for all? In this week’s episode, CGTN Radio reporter Dou Hongyu elaborates on these questions.

The Hangzhou Asian Games opened over the weekend. Of all the games and sports stars, our attention is drawn to the young dancers who have become part of a sporting event for the first time in history. Breaking, or break dancing, is making this big breakthrough. Does it mean that street dancing is getting mainstream recognition? What distinguishes breaking from other street dances, making it a legit sport? And what motivated the organizers to invite young dancers to this multi-billion-dollar event? To shed light on these questions, we turn to CGTN Radio reporter Guo Yan.

China is estimated to have over 10 million patients with Alzheimer’s disease, accounting for a quarter of the world’s total. As society continues to age, there’s a dire need to understand and live with this now-incurable disease. What are the available treatments? How are family members coping with the disease? And what should we do at a younger age? To find answers to these questions, we have CGTN Radio reporter Yang Guang in this week’s episode.

Seafood from Xinjiang? The news has been headlined across China over the past few weeks, and people are most curious whether they’re able to get a piece of Xinjiang-grown trout. No one expected an inland region like Xinjiang to produce seafood like shrimps, trout, crabs and lobsters like the coastal regions. What has made this possible? Who have been working to turn this into a reality? And does Xinjiang “seafood” taste as good? We find out the answers with CGTN Radio reporter Guo Yan in this episode.