World Today

①Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up a state visit to Vietnam. What was achieved, and what message does it send regionally and globally? (00:42)

②Swiss diplomat: Hainan Expo a platform for Swiss companies to connect with Chinese consumers (24:57)

③China's exports of new-energy vehicles jumped nearly 44% in the first quarter. (35:07)

④The Trump administration is freezing more than $2 billion in federal funds for Harvard University. What are the real intentions behind this move? (45:36)

①On a visit to Vietnam, Chinese President Xi Jinping urges deeper cooperation between the two countries in building a community with a shared future. (00:48)

②China's foreign trade started steady in the first quarter. What’s driving this resilience amid external uncertainties? (13:28)

③Donald Trump suggests tariff exemptions for smartphones and other tech products imported from China are just temporary. What's behind the back-and-forth in Washington's trade policy? (24:33)

④The fifth China International Consumer Products Expo in underway in Hainan. What are the highlights? (31:25)

⑤German experts slash growth outlook amid Trump tariffs. (42:07)

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and tariff threats are inflicting significant disruptions on international trade. Allianz Global Investors has warned that Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement will shave at least 1% off global economic output.

China is the central target of Trump’s tariff war. Faced with US tariffs, China is sending a message that it stands firm against bullying practices, and that it remains a strong supporter of globalization.

Amid turbulence caused by Trump’s trade war, to what extent can China maintain stability in global trade? Host Ding Heng is joined by Peter Chang, Former Deputy Director of University of Malaya’s Institute of China Studies and Research Associate of Malaysia-China Friendship Association; Frank Liu, Associate Professor at the Business School, University of Western Australia; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute.

① China says it does not want a trade war, but it’s not afraid of fighting one. (00:42)

② China to forge closer trade ties with neighbors. (24:36)

③ China's deflationary pressure is showing signs of easing, as consumer prices fell at a slower pace last month. (34:43)

④ South Korea's presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung enters leadership race. (43:28)

① Willing to talk, ready to hit back: China slaps 84% tariffs on U.S. goods in face of escalating economic coercion. (00:48)

② Beijing and Brussels stand together in defense of free and open trade. (22:53)

③ Trust in America is faltering. A new survey shows a sharp jump in the number of Britons who believe the U.S. is using its global power for bad. (32:47)

④ China moves swiftly to stabilize markets amid global financial turbulence. (42:34)

① China is confident to fight till the end against the new tariff threat. (00:48)

② Netanyahu discusses Gaza and tariffs with Trump at the White House. (24:53)

③Egypt, Jordan, France call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, reject displacement of Palestinians. (35:16)

④ Global manufacturing PMI edges down in March on weak data from Americas. (43:35)

① China states its position on opposing U.S. abuse of tariffs. (00:42)

② EU seeks unity in first strike back at U.S. tariffs, targeting $28 billion of American imports. (15:03)

③ South Korea is expected to hold a snap election on June 3rd. (26:03)

④ Ukraine’s president hits U.S. embassy over “surprisingly disappointing” response to Russian strike. (36:45)

⑤ New consumption frontiers energize China's market during the Qingming Festival holiday. (47:06)

US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs against trade partners.

The tariffs will apply to about 60 countries, marking the biggest shake-up of global trade norms since World War II.

Trump argued that punitive steps would bring industry and jobs back to the United States.

Can these tariffs really deliver the economic boost Trump promises, or will they end up hurting American businesses and consumers? Could this lead to a global trade war? And could this mark a turning point in the US role in the global economy?

Host Zhao Ying is joined by Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Lee Pei May, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the International Islamic University Malaysia; Josef Gregory Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University.

① China has voiced strong opposition to Washington’s so-called reciprocal tariffs, vowing to take countermeasures. Will Donald Trump’s new tariffs fundamentally reshape trade relations between China and the US? (00:51)

② Israel has announced a major expansion of its military operation in Gaza. Will this work in pressuring the Hamas to release more hostages? (25:02)

③ More than a year after a door plug blowout incident took place on a 737 MAX-9 plane, Boeing CEO has attended a US Senate hearing on the incident and how the company is addressing its safe issues. Will Boeing ever revive its reputation? (34:46)

④ How is an American influencer’s China trip challenging misconceptions of the country? (44:35)

① Meeting with China’s foreign minister in the Kremlin, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Beijing and Moscow to enhance strategic cooperation. Will China and Russia jointly deliver more stability to a turbulent world? (00:53)

② How could the new tariffs being imposed by US President Donald Trump erode consumer and business confidence? (13:26)

③ The US is sending more warplanes to reinforce its military capability in the Middle East, as its tensions with Iran build. Does Trump mean it when he threatens Iran with bombing? (24:41)

④ Denmark’s prime minister is visiting Greenland amid mounting pressure from Trump to control the island. What’s at stake in her trip? (34:56)

⑤ What’s behind the skyrocketing rice prices in Japan? (44:00)