The Heat

China's zero-tariff policy took effect across Africa on May 1st. The new measure removes import duties on all products from 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with Beijing. #Heat #China #Africa #trade #zerotariffs

China is warning the world after Japan lifted its decades-long ban on lethal weapons exports. Professor Victor Gao says recent policy moves under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi risk reviving dangerous historical patterns. #Heat #Japan #Takaichi #weapons #pacifism 

From transforming vast deserts into forests to nurturing urban nature preserves, China is committed to protecting the environment and its precious habitats. #Heat #China #travelchina #tibetanplateau #gobidesert 

World-renowned economics professor Jeffrey Sachs discusses the global fallout from the US and Israeli war on Iran, as the conflict approaches the two-month mark. #Heat #Iran #War #MiddleEast 

Malaysia's Finance Minister II Amir Hamzah Azizan says his country is in decent shape despite mounting global pressures, pointing to record foreign investment and a booming digital sector. #Heat #Malaysia #Economy #IMF #Asia 

Egypt’s Vice Minister of Finance Yasser Sobhi says the country's reform agenda is delivering results and outlines how Egypt plans to stay the course despite regional turbulence. #Heat #Egypt #Economy #Iran

Speaking to Anand Naidoo during the IMF-World Meetings in Washington, Lebanon's Finance Minister Yassine Jaber discusses the fragile ceasefire with Israel, the scale of the humanitarian crisis and economic pressures.  #Heat #Lebanon #Beirut #Israel 

Speaking to Anand Naidoo during the IMF-World Meetings in Washington DC, Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb discusses how the Iran conflict is impacting the country’s economy. #Heat #Pakistan #Economy #IMF

Former Meta executive Kelly Stonelake discusses the recent landmark verdicts finding #Meta and #YouTube liable for harming children. She reveals what she witnessed inside the company and why she believes this is just the beginning. #Heat #socialmediaban #onlinesafety

Former Spanish Foreign Minister Arancha González discusses Spain's deepening engagement with China as Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wraps up his state visit to Beijing. #Heat #China #Spain #Sanchez