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Biz Talk

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Artificial Intelligence
Belt and Road Initiative
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Electric Vehicles
Renewable Energy
Global Trade
United States
Climate Change
Tariffs
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World Economic Forum
Trade Relations
United Nations
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Global South
Technological Innovation
Hainan Free Trade Port
Chinese Economy
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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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Latest Episodes

China-U.S. trade relations are once again shaping global business conversations, as markets look for clues on trade and investment in the broader economic outlook. Our guests shared their views.

China and the United States remain deeply economically connected, even after years of tariffs, export controls, and growing geopolitical tensions. Bilateral trade is still measured in the hundreds of billions of dollars. American companies continue t... more

A new policy that sees China granting zero tariff treatment to 53 African nations starting from May is set to shake up trade relations between the continent and the world’s second-largest economy. To better understand how this policy is being receive... more

China's May Day holiday is putting the spotlight on a nation on the move — with hundreds of millions of trips reshaping not just tourism, but the broader economy. Beyond the sheer numbers, something deeper is happening. Travel in China is no longer j... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Torrens
Chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China
British Chamber of Commerce in China
Episode: China-US trade relations
Frederick Ting
President of the America-China Public Affairs Institute
America-China Public Affairs Institute
Episode: China-US trade relations
Selma Ashipala-Musavyi
Namibian diplomat, Minister for Trade
Namibia Ministry of Trade
Episode: China expands zero-tariff policy to 53 African nations
Adriel Casonta
Political analyst and commentator
London
Episode: China expands zero-tariff policy to 53 African nations
Tang Xiaoyang
Chair and Professor, Department of International Relations
Tsinghua University, Beijing
Episode: China expands zero-tariff policy to 53 African nations
Qu Qiáng
Fellow of Belt and Road Research Center at Minzu University of China
Minzu University of China
Episode: Beyond Tourism: How Travel Is Reshaping China's Economy
Manuel Calvaitz
Chief Economist at the VDA
VDA
Episode: Auto China 2026
Guan Mingyu
Senior partner, McKinsey & Company
McKinsey & Company
Episode: Auto China 2026
Wang Tianyu
Beijing Auto Show reporter
Beijing Auto Show coverage
Episode: Auto China 2026

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Zhao Yang
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China-US trade relations
Q: What signals are British companies looking for most closely in light of President Trump's visit?
They seek positive noises, sustained stability in the relationship, and concrete opportunities that indicate a long-term, workable framework for continuing investment in China, even as expectations are tempered.
China-US trade relations
Q: What are American companies hoping to see from a Trump visit to China?
They are hoping for a symbolic reset, greater stability in tariffs and access, and tangible policy deals across sectors like agriculture, energy, and financial services, with the overarching aim of establishing predictability for investment and planning.
China expands zero-tariff policy to 53 African nations
Q: Do you think this will be a preferential system for African goods compared to EU/US arrangements?
Yes; China's trade framework is more open and less conditional, with a broader industry system that can help Africa climb the value chain, unlike some Western arrangements that emphasize suppliers rather than integrated development.
China expands zero-tariff policy to 53 African nations
Q: How can this policy encourage more value-added production in Africa before exports?
By leveraging regional agreements like the African Continental Free Trade Area, creating regional supply chains, investing in education and vocational training, and ensuring technology transfer and local processing capabilities.
Beyond Tourism: How Travel Is Reshaping China's Economy
Q: What do the May Day holiday trends tell us about China's economic momentum?
They indicate stronger consumer confidence and spending, with travel volume and box office showing growth, suggesting that domestic demand is reviving alongside rising incomes and government support through vouchers and promotions.

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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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2. Frederick Ting
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5. Tang Xiaoyang
6. Qu Qiáng
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