Chinese younger generations are passionate about the western Hip Hop culture, especially the 80s. They are seeking ways to connect the western world. Meanwhile, American music producers are trying to build international partnerships. One documentary recorded everything and take us on a special journey.

The United Kingdom, France and Germany have condemned Iran’s decision to produce uranium metal, which they said was in breach of commitments made by Iran to the international community.

The United Nations’ nuclear watchdog said earlier this week that Iran had followed through on its plan to make uranium metal, after Tehran had alarmed Western nations with its intent to produce the material with which the core of nuclear weapons can be made.

What would be the reaction from the US? How about the relations between China and the Iran, in terms of building nuclear development in the coming years? 

Joining me now, Marcus De Freitas “Free tas.” 

Marcus is a Senior Fellow at the Policy Center for the New South, previously known as OCP Policy Center, focusing on International Law, International Relations and Brazil, is currently a Visiting Professor of International Law and International Relations at China Foreign Affairs University (www.cfau.edu.cn) in Beijing, China. 

Mr. De Freitas holds an LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws) degree from the University of Sao Paulo, a master of laws from Cornell University and a master of arts in economics and international relations from The Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

Belarus protests are ongoing and it doesn't seem that they will cease anytime soon. Meanwhile, Russian people started to see corruption in their own country as well. What is the Belarusian perspective on Russian protests?

Today's guest - Belarusian student Vera

The host - Gabi from Lithuania

Since the Hindu nationalist (BJP) swept into power in 2014 there has been a marked rise in violence in the region. Kashmiris, threatened by anti-Muslim sentiment stoked by the government and repeated military campaigns in the region, have agitated for greater independence from India. 

Safina Nabi is a full time Independent multimedia journalist from South Asia based in Kashmir. She writes about gender, health, human rights, social justice, development and environment. She writes for national and international publications and is a Pulitzer center grantee. She loves to travel, trek and read.

In 2014, I made a trip to California, not for sightseeing, but to visit one of the greatest places - The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. I will never forget there is one section at the exhibit which caught my attention - four images were hanging on the wall - Stalin, Castro, Mussolini and Hitler. Underneath, words shouted out loud to the visitors “Ruthless dictators and Treasure Smugglers.” 

On the 22nd of June 1941 the Germans invaded Soviet territory and entered Vilna on the 24th of June. Around 60,000 Jews lived in Vilna where they constituted 30% of the total population.

The community of Vilna which had flourished for hundreds of years was decimated during the Second World War.

Jewish history has been one of the forgotten part of the human evolution, for years, across the world, people would like to know more about the unique group and how they fought against the odds. 

Lately, I found one of the amazing books which documented more than just what we see in the museum. 

Well, the die is cast. Joseph Biden Jr. is going to bring his troop to the white in 2021. Putting the politics aside, more people are greatly concerned about the international relations from the economic standpoint. The trade war, the cold war, the deadlock brought economic pressure to many, actually, a lot of nations were affected per se. 

What are the economic expectation in 2021under Biden? 

Will people on both sides cheer for the joint effort again after the cold talk? 

One article came out recently, stated that “China is slowly embracing the 2nd phase of the COVID-19. Most of the cities in China are fearful and uncertain about what could happen to the nation again.” Meanwhile, Chinese government seems to hold ambivalent attitudes.

During the national conference, Chinese President Xi Jin Ping urged everyone to follow the rules, and encouraging international partners to “trust” the capabilities of the Chinese government, China is ready to “save” the world. 

If this were to become worse, could Chinese leader Xi Jin Ping balance his trust and power among the party members? How should countries like US, Britain, Australia join together to “get real information” before it is too late? 

1964, a group of innocent people unflinchingly took a journey which changed the entire world. These people spent more than 100 of days on a ship, in order to seek new opportunities and better hope for human survival. These pilgrims didn’t know that their boldness eventually set the record and the path for another great nation- the United States of America. 

Back in 2005, I embarked my own journey to the United States of America. Unlike those pilgrims, I was fortunate enough to have more dollars and belongs in my pocket. After 13 years, upon returning for 2 years, until today, I am still nostalgic about the lives in the US. 

Meanwhile, our guest today is also a returnee from America. She has a whole new story to share on our show, the reasons, the purpose and the confusions she had while living and studying in the US. 

Apple is the author of the latest book called” Across the Sea.” In her book, she layout specific information about her relationship with America and how she sees this nation in 2020. 

When it comes to Ireland, what are the things coming to your mind? The unique culture, the food? How about the accent that we are not used to hearing? Someone once told me that Irish English is the most difficult English the universe ever created. Really? 

My answer is people in New York, their English is even tougher! I don’t think most of them speak English. 

Anyway, the pandemic equally hit Ireland hard. Until the latest number came out, more than 186, 000 people are affected by the virus, 57% of the patients are under the age of 45. Dublin has 710 cases on average. 

On Thursday, the Northern Executive extended the previous six-week lockdown, which was due to end on February 6th, until March 5th.

However, our guest today is going to share more about his views on the pandemic as well as his journey of living in China, in the midst of the chaos. 

“爱尔兰奇哥”毕业于都柏林大学，他对语言学习充满热情。他曾获得爱尔兰孔子学院授予的奖学金，到北京工业大学和复旦大学进修。他在中国生活的五年间，深入学习了中国语言和文化。他现在的工作是帮助中国人移民到爱尔兰。今年开始，他开始在自媒体分享一些与爱尔兰文化相关的搞笑视频。他的梦想是成为中国和爱尔兰友谊的桥梁。

In 1945, Germany was about to take over the entire world, that’s right, the whole world, many nations tragically fell into the hands of the ruthless dictator Adolf Hitler. Poland was one of them, many people became refugees, fleeing the nation and looking for the “better chances.” 

Across the ocean, China welcomed the refugees warm-heartedly, as well as giving food and “life” to the people who suffered from pain and injustice. As we can say, the friendship between China and Poland could trace all the way back.