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  • Inside China’s Economy: Innovation, Confidence, and the Road Ahead

    Inside China’s Economy: Innovation, Confidence, and the Road Ahead
    2025/10/24
    China’s economy grew 5.2 percent in the first three quarters, exceeding 100 trillion yuan, or about 14.3 trillion U.S. dollars. The National Bureau of Statistics says this performance shows resilience amid global headwinds. Industrial output increased by 6.2 percent from January to September, with value-added output of the equipment and high-tech manufacturing industries rising by nearly 10%. Retail sales of consumer goods rose 4.5 percent during the period, reaching over five trillion U.S. dollars. What do all these numbers tell us about China’s economy--its strengths, pressures, and future directions?
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  • Gold at $4,000: What’s Driving the Record Surge?

    Gold at $4,000: What’s Driving the Record Surge?
    2025/10/10
    China is wrapping up its 14th Five-Year plan, which is marked by a series of achievements, including a resilient economy and technological breakthroughs. China's economic growth is projected to exceed 35 trillion yuan, or nearly $4.9 trillion, in the five-year period, contributing about 30 percent of annual global growth. In what ways did China's 14th Five-Year Plan drive the country’s development? (00:45) Gold has hit a dazzling new milestone—rising above 4,000 dollars per ounce for the first time in history. The surge comes amid the U.S. government shutdown and tariffs, as investors worldwide scramble for safe havens. From Wall Street to Main Street, the question is the same: what’s driving this gold rush — and how long can it last? (16:57)
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  • China’s AI Boom: Changing the Game

    China’s AI Boom: Changing the Game
    2025/09/26
    China has released a nationwide policy guideline to promote the development and application of artificial Intelligence. The guideline aims to integrate and commercialize AI across six key areas: technology, industry, consumer upgrades, public welfare, governance, and international cooperation. According to the plan, the adoption rate of AI technology in smart devices is expected to reach 70% by 2027 and 90% by 2030. What does China’s AI Plus initiative really mean? How does it tie into China’s national strategy? What does it mean for schools, jobs, and global competition?
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  • China Takes Off in the Low-Altitude Economy

    China Takes Off in the Low-Altitude Economy
    2025/09/25
    China is making a big push in future industries. Beijing has plans to accelerate everything from the biotech industry and quantum technology to commercial space, 6G, and the low-altitude economy. In this edition, we’ll look at some strategic emerging industries: biotech and the low-altitude economy.
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  • The Madrid Talks: What’s Next for China-U.S. Trade?

    The Madrid Talks: What’s Next for China-U.S. Trade?
    2025/09/19
    Chinese and U.S. delegations have held candid, in-depth, and constructive trade talks in Madrid. Discussions on Sunday and Monday included matters related to TikTok. The two sides say the talks were guided by the important consensus reached previously by the two heads of state. Chinese vice premier He Lifeng reaffirmed China's determination to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. Both sides have reached a framework consensus on resolving issues related to TikTok through cooperation and reducing investment barriers. What is the significance of the trade talks between China and the U.S. in Madrid? What are the key outcomes of the negotiations? What’s next for China-U.S. trade?
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  • The New Gold Rush: Why are Prices Shattering Records?

    The New Gold Rush: Why are Prices Shattering Records?
    2025/09/12
    China has been the world's largest manufacturer for 15 years. What does this say about the resilience of China’s industrial base despite global headwinds? (00:44) Gold prices have reached record highs recently. The rally has been remarkable: up 9 percent in just three weeks and more than 35 percent since the start of the year. What has been driving this gold rush? (18:31)
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  • Inside the SCO Tianjin Summit

    Inside the SCO Tianjin Summit
    2025/09/05
    The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has held its 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State in Tianjin. Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled a new proposal, the Global Governance Initiative, to create a more inclusive international order. (00:45) Europe's July car sales have risen by the most since April last year, with BYD ahead of Tesla. How has BYD overtaken Tesla in the European market? What does it say about the global auto landscape? (22:20)
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  • From the lab to the world: China’s biotech rising

    From the lab to the world: China’s biotech rising
    2025/08/29
    China unveils a national policy to accelerate the development and application of artificial Intelligence. How will it reshape the economy, people’s lives, and the global landscape of innovation (00:45)? China is doubling down on the biotech industry. In the first half of the year, Chinese drug developers signed over 140 deals with foreign pharmaceutical companies, accounting for one-third of all global agreements. Why is biotech an emerging strategic industry in China? Will China become a biotech powerhouse (17:46)?
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