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With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.
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Panel: What to expect as China-Russia ties reach new heights?
Russian President Vladimir Putin has wrapped up his 25th official visit to China, four days after U.S. President Donald Trump finished his trip to Bei...
High-quality growth: Xizang targets 7% GDP, which sectors lead?
① Xizang targets 7% GDP growth in 2026, well above national average. Which sectors will lead this highland growth?(00:50)
② China wins 9...
Depth and breadth of China-Russia ties
① Xi calls for higher-quality China-Russia strategic coordination. What does this say about the depth and breadth of ties?(00:45)
② Beij...
Putin: Russia-China ties at unprecedented level. What’s next?
① Putin says Russia-China ties have reached a truly unprecedented level. What’s next? (00:55)
② The WHA rejects a propos...
Putin to visit China following Trump’s visit: What’s the timing about?
① Xi, Putin mark 10th China-Russia expo ahead of Putin’s China visit. (00:45)
② What does the Trump–Netanyahu call signal about the risk...
Panel: Trump's historic Beijing visit-Where will China-U.S. ties go?
U.S. President Donald Trump has paid a state visit to China, the first by an American president in nearly nine years. What are the biggest takeaways f...
Building a constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability
① China and the US have agreed to work towards a constructive relationship of strategic stability. Are the two sides opening up a new chapter in bila...
Takeaways from Newsweek interview of China's ambassador to US
① Meeting UNESCO’s director-general in Beijing, Xi Jinping says China is ready to work with the UN agency to expand access to the benefits of educati...
Why is Tajikistan pursuing closer ties with China?
① It’s been three years since President Xi Jinping chaired a forum on advancing the development of Xiongan New Area in the northern Chinese province...
Behind Labor Party’s big losses in Britain’s local elections
① China has confirmed an upcoming state visit by US President Donald Trump. What could get accomplished during the visit? (00:50)
② Wh...
Panel: Has Japan’s postwar pacifism ended?
Japan is witnessing its largest anti-war protests in decades. Since coming into power, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has taken major steps away from J...
MV Hondius outbreak: What we know about hantavirus
① Uzbekistan's PM is in Beijing on a two-day visit. What should we expect? (00:44)
② A report says the EU cyber plan barring Chinese sup...
Iranian FM’s Beijing trip — why now?
① Iran’s top diplomat visits Beijing. What’s behind the timing? (00:48)
② A phone call between the Russian Foreign Minister and the U.S....
U.S. moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force. Will it reignite wider conflict?
①China calls for staying on alert over Japan's nuclear move. Why is Japan's nuclear ambition a greater concern now? (00:46)
②The U.S. mo...
Unitree Robotics' first direct-operated store opens in Beijing. How close are home robots?
① The Chinese president urges Chinese youth to align personal pursuits with national development. How to interpret his message? (00:47)
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Can China's new rules improve the future of gig workers?
China has unveiled new guidelines to better protect gig workers, such as deliverymen and ride-hailing drivers, a group that now numbers over 84 millio...
China's zero‑tariff policy for Africa: How will it boost African economies?
① China to grant zero-tariff access to all African countries with diplomatic ties. How will this boost African exports to China and shared development...
UAE to exit OPEC, more than an oil story
① CPC leadership meeting calls for stronger confidence in economic work. What does this reveal about China's development momentum? (00:45)
China blocks Manus acquisition: What signal does this send?
① China blocks foreign acquisition of Manus project. What signal does this send? (00:46)
② Putin voices support for Iran — impact on U.S...
Framing China: Inside Western narratives on China’s poverty reduction
① China industrial profits surge in Q1. What’s driving the momentum? (00:56)
② Framing China: Inside Western narratives on China’s pover...
Robots on the run: China’s humanoid leap
At a half-marathon in Beijing, humanoid robots stunned spectators by outperforming the fastest human runners and dramatically surpassing last year’s r...
World's biggest iceberg has disintegrated. What's next?
① China and Cambodia have held their first “2+2” strategic dialogue between foreign and defense ministers. How is China-Cambodia cooperation contribut...
How is Mark Carney preparing for US-Canada trade talks?
① We take a look at Mozambican President Daniel Chapo’s China visit and the outlook of cooperation between the two sides. (00:55)
② Taiw...
Japan opens door for lethal weapons exports. Why is it worrisome?
① In a call with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Xi Jinping says normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. What can China and Sau...
The widespread domestic opposition to amending Japan’s postwar constitution
① Tens of thousands of people have gathered at the parliament building in Tokyo to protest constitutional revision spearheaded by Japan’s Sanae Takaic...
Panel: Is Hormuz shock accelerating global shift to renewable energy?
The disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has posed a great threat to global energy security. The crisis is once again drawing our attention to renew...
China's GDP grew by 5% in Q1. What's behind the growth?
① China's GDP grew by 5% in the first quarter. What's behind the growth? (00:40)
② Hong Kong market ranked first in Q1 IPO fundraising...
Israel, Lebanon hold first high-level meeting since 1993
① Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders hold talks in Beijing. What's the significance of the meeting? (00:42)
② China put forward a four-poin...
China is witnessing a new wave of high-level visits. Why now?
① China is witnessing a new wave of high-level visits. We explore the purposes and potential outcomes of the visits. (00:44)
② China's f...
U.S., Iran fail to reach an agreement after talks. What will come next?
① The Spanish PM is on an official visit to China. What to expect? (00:43)
② Mainland has unveiled a package of policies and measures to...
Why China tops the U.S. in global approval, reaching its widest lead in two decades?
A global poll has found that China surpassed the United States in approval ratings of leadership in 2025, and by the largest margin seen in nearly two...
Will Israel torpedo the fragile US-Iran ceasefire?
① The United Nations has condemned Israel’s strikes across Lebanon. Are the strikes posing a grave risk to the fragile US-Iran ceasefire? (00:55)
Will US and Iran have a durable ceasefire?
① Xi Jinping has called for demand-driven growth and creating more recognizable brands in China’s services industry. We explore how this sector can st...
What’s the prospect of battery-powered ships?
① Why is Iran rejecting a ceasefire and calling for a permanent end to its conflict with the US and Israel? (00:51)
② The White House ha...
Why China edges past US in global approval ratings
① China’s foreign minister has held a call with his Russian counterpart to discuss the Iran war. Can Beijing and Moscow jointly push for a ceasefire a...
Inside China's new trends of leisure spending
From RV camping and cruise tourism to low-altitude flights, many Chinese people are not just traveling, they are traveling differently. What is drivin...
The Iran war: Is the U.S. really "winning big"?
①Trump addressing nation on Iran war: Is US really "winning big"? (00:45)
② Russia says Japan's missile deployment could be "more than t...
China, Pakistan unveil Gulf peace proposal. What does it signal?
① China and Pakistan unveil joint peace proposal for the Gulf and Middle East. What role can China and Pakistan play? (00:54)
② European...
Spain closes airspace to US warplanes – growing NATO rifts over U.S.-Israeli actions?
① World Data Organization opens in Beijing. What’s next? (00:45)
② China launches countermeasures against Japanese lawmaker for undermi...
What’s the key to peaceful development of cross-Strait ties?
① Cheng Li-wun, leader of the Kuomingtang Party, will pay a visit to the Chinese mainland. What role can Taiwan’s main opposition party play in promot...