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  • Cross-Strait ties

    Cross-Strait ties
    2026/04/01
    Amid rising geopolitical tensions, a rare moment of engagement is emerging across the Taiwan Strait. At a time when global flashpoints are multiplying, any sign of dialogue carries added weight. For the first time in nearly a decade, the leader of the Kuomintang party has been invited to visit the mainland. How might this reshape the trajectory of cross-Strait relations? And what signals does it send, not only to both sides, but to an increasingly uncertain world?
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    26 分
  • The Trump administration claims victory, but is that the full story?

    The Trump administration claims victory, but is that the full story?
    2026/03/30
    As the US-Israeli war against Iran enters its second month, US President Donald Trump claims victory, insisting that Iran is "begging to make a deal." But is that the full story? On the ground, Iranian strikes have hit multiple US military bases across the region, raising serious questions about Washington's long-standing "security guarantee." What does that mean for US allies and for the global balance of power?
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    26 分
  • Is China-US re-engagement getting back on track in 2026?

    Is China-US re-engagement getting back on track in 2026?
    2026/03/25
    "Isolation is a death sentence for universities." That's how Harvard professor William Kirby describes the risks of cutting off academic ties between China and the United States. In this special episode, he explains to CGTN host Liu Xin why re-engagement is not just desirable, but necessary. As geopolitical tensions rise and cooperation becomes more complicated, the future of the relationship may depend less on politics and more on people: students, researchers and institutions still willing to work together. So, in 2026, are China and the US drifting further apart or finding a way back? How can both sides further tap into the potential of a steady relationship?
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    26 分
  • Against the headwinds: How Asia keeps winning

    Against the headwinds: How Asia keeps winning
    2026/03/27
    Despite global headwinds, Asia's economy remains resilient and forward-looking. According to the Boao Forum for Asia, the region is projected to grow by 4.5% in 2026, accounting for nearly half of global GDP on a PPP basis. How did Asia become the world's primary growth engine? What new forces are shaping its future? And how will it navigate rising global uncertainty?
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    26 分
  • US-Israel Conflict with Iran: Who decides legality?

    US-Israel Conflict with Iran: Who decides legality?
    2026/03/23
    As the US-Israel war against Iran intensifies with no clear end in sight, a critical question remains: Is this war legal? On March 10, the United States submitted a letter to the United Nations Security Council, justifying its strikes - carried out alongside Israel - as "necessary and proportionate" self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. But does this argument truly meet the legal threshold for self-defense? What rules of international law apply as this conflict escalates?
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    26 分
  • China speed: What's behind the surge in China's auto exports?

    China speed: What's behind the surge in China's auto exports?
    2026/03/20
    According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, China exported over 1.35 million vehicles in just the first two months of the year, up nearly 50% year-on-year. That's almost 1,000 cars every hour leaving the country. Even more striking: New Energy Vehicles now make up over 40% of China's auto exports, with over 300 NEVs and hybrids shipped globally every hour. What's behind this explosive growth? And why are more countries saying "yes" to Chinese cars?
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    26 分
  • Two Sessions: Is Western media warming to China?

    Two Sessions: Is Western media warming to China?
    2026/03/13
    As China's Two Sessions, the country's biggest political event of the year, concluded, Beijing has unveiled major development goals stretching toward 2030. Western media have long scrutinized signals from China, often through a skeptical lens. But amid global uncertainty, some coverage appears to be taking on a more nuanced tone. Are the narratives around China shifting? What's behind this subtle move?
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  • The Strait of Hormuz: A war racing against time

    The Strait of Hormuz: A war racing against time
    2026/03/18
    After an Israeli missile strike killed Iran's Security Chief Ali Larijani, Tehran is vowing revenge. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is calling for international backup to force open the Strait of Hormuz, but allies are, so far, avoiding being drawn into the war. In a notable development, a Pakistani-flagged tanker is reported to be the first non-Iranian vessel to officially transit the strait, offering hope that more ships may soon be granted safe passage. Is the Strait of Hormuz beginning to open or does it risk turning into a new flashpoint? What does Europe's refusal to answer Trump's call for help reveal about transatlantic relations?
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    26 分