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Biz Talk

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Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Accor Group
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China International Import Expo
Germany
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Italy
Macau
Greater Bay Area
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Biz Talk gives an in-depth look into how top companies around the world conduct business and how policymakers view the fast-changing world economy. It presents 360 degree profiles of industry movers and shakers, tech mavericks and policymakers, and drills down on the stories behind their success, to give you clarity on what's happening in every facet of business.

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At the Boao Forum for Asia 2026, the pulse of the global economy meets the promise of Asia. From the future of China's growth to deeper regional integration, the conversations here don't just reflect change — they help shape it. How do we bridge the ... more

Known as the world’s supermarket for small commodities, the eastern Chinese city of Yiwu is sending a striking signal about China’s economic momentum. In the first two months of 2026, its foreign trade surged by nearly 53 percent. At the same time, Y... more

March 21 marks World Sleep Day, a time to recognize that sleep is no longer just about rest. In China, growing health awareness and shifting consumer needs are driving a surge in demand for sleep-enhancing products and services.

China's capital markets are drawing renewed attention from global investors. Overseas funds have been increasing their holdings in major Chinese companies such as Alibaba, Tencent, and CATL, signaling strong confidence in the world's second-largest e... more

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Alexei Efremov
Senior Vice President at IKEA China
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Episode: World Sleep Day special
Wang Jin
Senior Partner and Leader of McKinsey's Life Sciences and Health Care Practice in China
McKinsey & Company
Episode: World Sleep Day special
David Yuan
Managing Director of Tempur China
Tempur China
Episode: World Sleep Day special
Andy Mok
Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization
Center for China and Globalization
Episode: What fuels foreign investor confidence in China’s assets?
Li Lun
Assistant Professor of Economics
Peking University
Episode: What fuels foreign investor confidence in China’s assets?
Yan Liang
Professor of Economics
Willamette University
Episode: What fuels foreign investor confidence in China’s assets?
Zhu He
China Finance 40 Forum (CF40) Expert
CF40
Episode: Decoding China's February data: Short-term signals, long-term vision
Einar Tangen
Senior Fellow
Center for International Governance Innovation
Episode: Decoding China's February data: Short-term signals, long-term vision
Zamiya Akhmedawan
Founding chairman of Global Silk Route Research Alliance; former diplomat and sinologist
Global Silk Route Research Alliance
Episode: Expanding China’s high-level opening-up

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Decoding China’s Smart Economy
Q: What role do AI agents and intelligent terminals play in business operations, and what are the regulatory risks?
AI agents can automate tasks like scheduling, email generation, data analysis, and report writing, potentially becoming a digital coworker; regulation is necessary to address data security and privacy concerns without stifling innovation.
Decoding China’s Smart Economy
Q: How might AI change our society in five to ten years, including industries, employment, education, and elder care?
AI is expected to create new high-skilled jobs while transforming or displacing some middle- and low-skilled roles; the overall impact will hinge on scalable deployment, the development of new industries, and policies that retrain workers for a changing economy.
Decoding China’s Smart Economy
Q: So what does this really mean for the smart economy, and how significant is it in China's broader economic transformation?
It means AI and related technologies will be woven into nearly every sector, driving productivity and enabling high-quality growth instead of just efficiency gains, with a concerted push across manufacturing, agriculture, services, and governance.
Why has China set 2026 GDP growth target at 4.5% to 5%?
Q: And do you agree with this assessment of realism and pace?
The panelists express agreement, noting that developed economies grow more slowly and that China's range allows for reform-oriented adjustments while pursuing long-term growth targets.
Why has China set 2026 GDP growth target at 4.5% to 5%?
Q: So what's the thinking behind this growth target?
The target is framed as pragmatic and calibrated, balancing the goal of ultimately doubling the economy by 2035 with the need to maintain flexibility for policy and to accommodate structural reforms.

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A policy- and business-focused program that brings together senior policymakers, academics, and industry executives to unpack macro trends, trade, AI, and China's economic strategy. Episodes frequently center on policy signals from key events, domestic consumption, high-tech upgrading, and cross-border trade dynamics with an emphasis on practical implications for multinational and local firms. A distinct strength is the regular inclusion of economics professors, think-tank voices, and chamber-of-commerce perspectives, plus concrete takes on regulation, open policy, and regional development that are likely to help businesses plan investments and navigate evolving rules. The show often features high-profile guests from government-linked insti... more

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7. Zhu He
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