The Hub with Wang Guan

As the weather heats up, farmers across China are now busy with harvest. In today's program, we turn our focus to agriculture in China. How has it been developing, and what is the current state of its modernization? What are some of the new trends in this sector?

China and Arab States have recently reached a wide-range of consensus. How important is this to the future of China-Arab relations? What is their common opinion on the escalating humanitarian situation in Gaza? What does regaining membership into the Arab League by Syria mean to the organization and to regional stability?

Over the decades, China and Pakistan have forged an ironclad all-weather partnership and brotherhood, whereby the two countries have been standing by each other and supporting each other. With the recent conclusion of the fifth round of Foreign Minister-Level China-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue, the two countries are charting the course for the future of bilateral ties. What are the key results of these meetings? In light of intensifying geopolitical tensions, how will Pakistan and China forge an even closer partnership?

China's automobile industry set a new record in the year 2023, with both production and sales exceeding 30 million units for the first time. But as China's new energy vehicles, solar photovoltaic panels, and lithium batteries enjoy booming sales worldwide, some Western media outlets claim that Chinese EV manufacturers' rapid development was driven by subsidies. Is China's so-called overcapacity really flooding global markets? Or should we put a quotation mark on the word overcapacity?

The Chinese mainland has criticized Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te's so called "inauguration" speech on Monday. The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office's spokesperson Chen Binhua said the new leader of Taiwan has sent a "dangerous signal" of seeking "Taiwan independence", which is incompatible with peace across the Taiwan Strait.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Hungary is not just about enhancing bilateral relations but also promoting trade cooperation between the two sides. Our guests today are three entrepreneurs from Hungary. They may come from different sectors and industries, but they share one thing in common: they all benefit from their strong bonds with China.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Hungary from May 8th through May 10th represents a significant milestone in the bilateral relations. With some 16 agreements slated for signing and two more under discussion, the visit is of paramount importance for both countries. As Hungary embraces the Belt and Road Initiative, the potential for expanded trade connectivity with China and other European countries looks strong. To delve deeper into President Xi Jinping's visit to Hungary and its impact on bilateral economic and trade relations, Wang Guan talks with Tibor Navracsics, Hungary's Minister for Public Administration and Regional Development.

China-France interactions are considered by many scholars as a prototype, a model relation among China's interactions with the West. As early as in 1964, France became one of the very few Western countries to recognize the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate representative of all of China. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. What is the overall importance of the summit between President Xi and President Macron? What can we expect in terms of further improvements in bilateral relations?

This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France. It also marks the 20th anniversary of a sister-city program between the Chinese city of Huzhou and the French city of Montargis. How do these two cities plan to further their relations? And how will that make a difference for China-France ties? Our guests today are Mr. Hong Hupeng, the Mayor of Huzhou and Mr. Benoit Digeon, Mayor of Montargis.

China and Venezuela have elevated their relations to an all-weather strategic partnership. What does that mean for bilateral ties? Venezuela has come under intensifying U.S. sanctions in recent years. How has that impacted lives and businesses in the country? Our guest today is Nicolas Maduro Guerra, Chairman of China-Venezuela Parliamentary Friendship Group.