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   Number 1: Panel: What child-friendly policies does China need?

   In response to the country's low level of fertility rate, China's government is trying to encourage more births. Why are Chinese families less willing to raise kids? What child-friendly policies does China need? Is "jiwa parenting," or aggressive helicopter parenting uniquely Chinese? Host Liu Kun is joined by Dr. Lauren Johnston of University of Adelaide, Dr. Wang Dan, Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China, and Professor Doug Guthrie at Thunderbird School of Global Management.

   January 14, 2022·53min
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   Number 2: What's the aftermath of Kazakhstan unrest?

   Situation in Kazakhstan stabilizes, the president says. What is the aftermath of the violence? US-Russia diplomatic talks kick off amid Ukraine tension. Why are prospects dim? Tianjin starts citywide COVID-19 tests after local omicron cases found. What does this mean for the Winter Olympics? And what is behind the unprecedented group visit of GCC countries to China?

   January 10, 2022·52min
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   Number 3: The January 6 Capitol riot: one year later

   A year ago this week, a mob stormed the US Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden's election victory. In a speech marking the anniversary of the attack, Biden heavily criticized his predecessor, warning that democracy is at risk. How vulnerable is the country to another Jan. 6? Host Zhao Ying spoke with Prof. Lisa Parshall from Daemen College, Prof. Charles Zelden from Nova Southeastern University and Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at University of Michigan.

   January 07, 2022·53min
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   Number 4: Highlights of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s 2022 New Year address

   Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year address in Beijing to ring in 2022. What are the highlights? Our host Ge Anna is joined by Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization; Dr. Liu Xicheng, Lecturer at Swansea University; Dr. Yao Shujie, Chueng Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University.

   December 31, 2021·52min
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   Number 5: Panel: Will tensions over Ukraine dissipate any time soon?

   Ukraine is at the center of soaring geopolitical tensions, with the U.S. and Kyiv accusing Russia of planning a military attack on its southern neighbor. Moscow denies the allegation. What is the direction in which the Ukraine crisis is developing? Host Ding Heng is joined by Mark Sleboda, Moscow-based international relations & security analyst; Wyn Grant, Emeritus Professor of Politics at the University of Warwick; Professor Qu Bo from China Foreign Affairs University.

   December 24, 2021·53min
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