World Today

① Chinese President Xi Jinping has left Beijing for Peru to attend an APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. Is China a constructive power in promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development across the Asia-Pacific region? (00:54)

② The US has ordered Taiwan’s TSMC to halt shipping advanced chips to some customers on Chinese mainland. How will this curb undermine the interests of Taiwan? (14:11)

③ Leaders of the Germany’s main parties have agreed to hold elections on February 23rd after the collapse of the governing coalition. What’s the likelihood that Olaf Scholz will stay on as the chancellor? (24:54)

④ EU and Latin America’s Mercosur are eying early-December trade deal. We explore why France, especially its farmers, is unhappy. (35:29)

⑤ Why has workers’ confidence in Japan, an index measured by the government, fallen for two straight months? (41:53)

① Italian President Sergio Mattarella has concluded a six-day visit to China. We explore why Italy considers China an important partner. (00:51)

② Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has survived parliament vote, but what will be awaiting him on domestic and foreign fronts? (12:05)

③ We analyze why China’s car sales jumped in October. (24:58)

④ In marketing push, Chinese plane-maker COMAC has rebranded its ARJ21 regional jet as the C909. We explore how this might help the model gain new orders in the future. (35:53)

⑤ We take a look at the continuing crisis in Haiti where its caretaker prime minister has been replaced. (44:24)

① China and Indonesia have sealed $10 billion in deals focused on green energy and tech. We explore Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s recent visit to China and the two sides’ mutual commitment to stronger strategic ties. (00:51)

② China has published baselines for the territorial sea adjacent to Huangyan Dao, which came after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws demarcating Manila’s claims in the waters. Why has the Philippines provoked China in the South China Sea through domestic legislation? (15:00)

③ We take a look at China’s strongest debt alleviation measure for local governments in recent years. (25:00)

④ CIIE, China’s annual international import expo, has concluded with record of over $80 billion in tentative deals. We explore China’s development paradigm through this event. (37:12)

⑤ Why has Qatar suspended its mediator efforts for Gaza ceasefire? (44:01)

After a strike lasting more than seven weeks, factory workers at Boeing have voted to accept a contract offer and are now getting back to work. The offer would deliver these machinists a 38% wage increase over four years. But ending the strike is just the beginning for the troubled U.S. aerospace giant as it aims to regain public confidence damaged by two fatal crashes, and return to profitability.

How did Boeing end up where it is now? What went wrong in its relations with regulators? Host Liu Kun is joined by Yang Chunsheng, Senior Engineer at Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) International; Dr. Doug Drury, Professor and Head of Aviation at Central Queensland University; Captain David Newbery, former Check & Training Captain with Cathay Pacific and former President of HK Airline Pilots Association; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute.

①Donald Trump has won the presidential election and will return to the White House. What does this mean for the United States and the rest of the world? (00:32)

②China's foreign trade maintained steady growth in the first ten months of the year. What's driving this momentum? (24:59)

③Norwegian commercial counselor: CIIE helps to counter protectionism (33:58)

④Tuition fees for domestic students in England will rise for the first time since 2017. (43:15)

①How does CIIE reflect China's commitment to opening-up? (00:45)

②China has issued guidelines on boosting the ice-and-snow economy. How will this sector drive China's broader economic growth? (12:24)

③Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant. What's behind this move? (24:06)

④Boeing staff's long strike is over after they agreed to a 38% pay raise. (34:12)

⑤OpenAI is reportedly in talks with California to become a for-profit company. How will the restructuring impact the firm's commitment to AI safety and ethics? (44:03)

①The China International Import Expo has kicked off in Shanghai. How does the event demonstrate China's commitment to openness amid global uncertainties? (00:44)

②China and Japan have held high-level political dialogue in Beijing. What key issues were on the agenda, and what does this mean for bilateral ties? (13:18)

③Chinese tech giant Huawei will officially launch its Mate 70 smartphone series this month. (24:34)

④US B-52 bombers have arrived in the Middle East. What impact could they have on the already volatile situation in the region? (34:01)

⑤Peru will inaugurate a China-built mega port later this month. (42:22)

①China's Shenzhou-18 astronauts have returned to earth after a six-month mission at the Tiangong Space Station. What were the most significant achievements during their mission in space? (00:45)

②China has lifted all restrictions on foreign investment in the manufacturing sector. How will the move encourage foreign investors, and what does it mean for local businesses? (14:25)

③What are the highlights of this year's China International Import Expo? (25:00)

④Chinese lawmakers have started deliberating a draft revision to the Arbitration Law. What will be the major shifts? (35:28)

⑤What has led to the defeat of the Bostwana Democratic Party after its six-decade rule? (44:15)

China's central government has just introduced a slew of new policies to support childbirth. Measures include strengthened maternity leave and subsidies. Local governments are urged to budget for childcare facilities and levy preferential taxes and fees for such facilities. The central government also called for efforts to build a culture which respects childbearing, marriages at the right age, and shared parental responsibility to raise children.

What demographic challenges does China face? How effective will the central government's new measures be in terms of addressing these challenges? Host Liu Kun is joined by Han Hua, Co-founder and Secretary General of Beijing Club for International Dialogue; Liu Yunyun, Deputy Executive Editor of the Beijing Review; Dr. Lauren Johnston, Associate Professor at China Studies Center, University of Sydney.

① A key manufacturing index in China turned positive in October after several months of contraction. Is this a sign that China’s recent stimulus measures are working? (00:52)

② China’s BYD overtakes Tesla in revenue for the first time. What does it tell us about the shift in the electric vehicle market? (15:19)

③ Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister has expressed hope that a ceasefire deal with Israel would be announced within days. This came after Israeli media published a draft agreement providing for an initial 60-day truce. Is such a deal likely to materialize? (24:57)

④ Argentine President Javier Milei has replaced foreign minister Diana Mondino after she voted in favor of lifting the US embargo against Cuba at the United Nations. We explore the direction of Milei’s foreign policy. (38:22)