Podcast
World Today
Hosted by China Plus · EN
With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.
102episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Why is so-called South China Sea arbitration ruling illegal?
1w ago00:53:11Tap to summarize①China has rejected a joint statement by several countries marking the 10th anniversary of the so-called South China Sea arbitration ruling. Why is the ruling illegal and invalid? (00:59) ②Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelensky announced fresh changes to Ukraine's government. What specific strategic shift is Zelensky signaling? (24:58) ③The IMF has downgraded the global growth outlook, but why has it upgraded China's growth forecast? (34:56) ④Hainan has reaffirmed its plan to ban the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2030 and become the first province in China to do so. How ambitious is the goal? (46:52)
Transcribe →
Panel: Is NATO prepared to accommodate a larger Turkish role?
1w ago00:53:41Tap to summarizeThe 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara has drawn to a close. For two intense days, attention was locked on the Turkish capital. Beyond the debates over defense spending, burden sharing and hotspot issues, the event highlighted Turkiye's unique role within the alliance. Sitting at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Turkiye is no longer just a NATO member following a script. It is writing it. How is Ankara reshaping the transatlantic security architecture? Host Ding Heng is joined by Kamal Makili-Aliyev, Associate Professor at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg; Huseyin Bagci, Professor of International Relations at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara; Dr. Mher Sahakyan, Director of "China-Eurasia" Council for Political and Strategic Research.
Transcribe →
China–Netherlands ties: A reset beyond semiconductor tensions?
2w ago00:53:21Tap to summarize① China–Namibia ties: New opportunities under Nandi-Ndaitwah's presidency. (00:49) ② From semiconductors to broader trade cooperation, the Netherlands is seeking a new chapter with China. What does Dutch trade minister's China visit reveal about Europe's evolving approach to Beijing? (14:53) ③ China is testing a new path toward reusable rockets with a sea-based booster recovery system. What can we expect? (26:07) ④ Britain's political revolving door: What comes next? (36:23) ⑤ The U.S. is removing Syria from its terror list. What's driving the shift? (46:51)
Transcribe →
Manila's claims in S. China Sea are unlawful
2w ago00:53:23Tap to summarize① Why do the Philippines' South China Sea claims lack legal basis - and threaten regional stability? (00:49) ② 5% of GDP by 2035: Can NATO members sustain the economic burden? (14:49) ③ What's next after the Iran - U.S. escalation - and is the ceasefire still viable? (25:07) ④ U.S. job growth slowed more than expected in June. Why didn't the World Cup deliver expected boost to U.S. jobs? (35:14) ⑤ Chinese AI models lead OpenRouter's traffic. Why are they winning over global developers? (46:52)
Transcribe →
The Nordic factor: A different approach to China–Europe ties?
2w ago00:51:52Tap to summarize① From trade and green development to innovation and security: What has Wang Yi's Nordic tour achieved? (00:49) ② China's new trading rules: What will they mean for investors? (14:45) ③ Japanese writer urges society to learn from wartime history and avoid returning to the path of militarism. (25:56) ④ China urges respect for Pacific Island nations' sovereignty and rejects bloc confrontation. (35:00) ⑤ Space computing takes off in Beijing with new innovation center. (43:05)
Transcribe →
The Nordic Dimension of China–Europe Relations
2w ago00:53:09Tap to summarize① The Nordic Dimension of China–Europe Relations: Wang Yi's visit. (00:50) ② China's manufacturing and services sectors continue expansion in June. What role are SMEs playing in growth? (14:21) ③ Trump holds separate calls with Putin, Zelensky. Is there still political will for de-escalation? (25:03) ④ Britain and France pledge cooperation with Oman on maritime security. Could tensions in the region escalate further? (34:31) ⑤ FIFA's decision to suspend Balogun's red card sparks anger in European football: discussion of fairness. (43:56)
Transcribe →
From trade tensions to a new dialogue mechanism: A trade truce in the making?
2w ago00:54:56Tap to summarizeAfter years of stalled China–EU trade talks, the two sides have launched a new Trade and Investment Consultation Mechanism, holding its first high-level meeting and, notably, issuing a joint statement, the first of its kind since 2019. So is this the beginning of a more stabilized China–EU economic framework, or the embedding of a managed trade confrontation? Host Ge Anna is joined by Liang Linlin, Director of Communication and Research of China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union; Hussein Askary, Vice-President of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden; Dr. George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Programmes and Senior Research Fellow, at European Institute of Nice.
Transcribe →Record sea surface temperatures, heat waves, and our lives
3w ago00:52:53Tap to summarize① Chinese FM's phone call with U.S. Secretary of State: how will the China-U.S. constructive relationship of strategic stability guide bilateral ties? (00:48) ② The performance of China's services trade in the first five months of the year. (14:21) ③ Why did the U.S. decline to extend a key trade deal with Mexico and Canada? (24:52) ④ Global sea surface temperatures hit record highs for this time of year. How is it related to the extreme heat hitting many parts of the world? (35:31) ⑤ China tightens rules on packaging waste in the delivery sector. (44:12)
Transcribe →105 years on: What is the CPC's mission in the new era?
3w ago00:56:28Tap to summarize① The CPC has marked its 105th founding anniversary. What is its mission in the new era? (00:41) ② China calls for maintaining the momentum of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. What are the biggest obstacles? (18:15) ③ How is China making it easier for international visitors to shop while traveling in the country? (28:27) ④ Right-wing leader Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidency. Where is the country headed under her leadership? (38:50) ⑤ Japanese yen drops to a near 40-year low. We explore the reasons behind it. (47:05)
Transcribe →Key focus of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism
3w ago00:53:07Tap to summarize① China and the EU launch trade and investment consultation mechanism. What is the key focus? (00:44) ② How is the CPC's institutional system guiding the country's growth? (14:04) ③ China's outbound investment regulation will take effect on July 1. How can the country balance openness and security? (24:46) ④ How is the Middle East conflict hitting Americans' finances and travel plans? (35:10) ⑤ What is behind South Korea's massive AI and chip investment drive? (43:04)
Transcribe →