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World Today

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China
United States
European Union
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Japan
Taiwan
Canada
BRICS
Germany
China–united States Relations
United Kingdom
Robotics
Belt and Road Initiative
South China Sea
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Russia
Donald Trump
Global South
Climate Change

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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①Seeking dialogue amid trade tensions: What to expect from the German president's China visit. (00:43) ②Former UN official backs China's Global Governance Initiative, calls for a more cooperative multipolar world. (13:09) ③Mecca Pact countries and Ir... more

①How would US restrictions on outbound investment in China harm businesses? (00:41) ②Exploring China's revised administrative measures for outbound investment (14:21) ③An interview with a former EU official on global governance challenges and next-ge... more

China has commemorated the 90th anniversary of the victory of the Long March. From 1934 to 1936, the Red Army led by the Communist Party of China broke through Kuomintang encirclement and marched across some of China's most challenging terrain on a r... more

①How is the Long March 90 years ago relevant to China's "new Long March" today? (00:51) ②Takeaways from Chinese Premier's visits to Central Asia and Russia (13:13) ③How can the Global Governance Initiative help address the development challenges faci... more

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Recent Guests

Ma Liang
Professor at the School of Government, Peking University
Peking University
Episode: Panel: Decoding Beijing's reform to turn complaints into change
Mario Cavolo
Founder and CEO of M Communications Group and senior fellow at the Center for China & Globalization
M Communications Group
Episode: Panel: Decoding Beijing's reform to turn complaints into change
Einar Tangen
Senior fellow at the Center for International Governance Innovation
Center for International Governance Innovation
Episode: Panel: Decoding Beijing's reform to turn complaints into change
Yao Shujie
Changkong Professor of Economics at Chongqing University
Chongqing University
Episode: 70 years on, will Canton Fair continue to drive win-win trade?
Liu Kuang-yu
Researcher at the Institute of Taiwan Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Chinese Academy of Social Sciences
Episode: 70 years on, will Canton Fair continue to drive win-win trade?
Liu Baocheng
Director of the Center for International Business Ethics at the University of International Business and Economics
University of International Business and Economics
Episode: 70 years on, will Canton Fair continue to drive win-win trade?
Li Lun
Assistant Professor of Economics at Peking University
Peking University
Episode: 70 years on, will Canton Fair continue to drive win-win trade?
Wang Dan
China director at Eurasia Group
Eurasia Group
Episode: 70 years on, will Canton Fair continue to drive win-win trade?
Yan Liang
Professor of Economics at Willamette University
Willamette University
Episode: 70 years on, will Canton Fair continue to drive win-win trade?

Hosts

Ding Heng
Host of World Today
Ge Anna
Host of World Today
Elav Elad
Economics professor and host, covering economics and policy segments

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 791 ratings
  • 杂音

    每一集都有很严重的杂音,很影响收听,杂音让人有点烦躁,建议尽快处理

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    SyviaG
    China7 months ago
  • 发音简直灾难

    男host的发音太可怕了

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    rvy91
    China8 months ago
  • CGTN - China Global Television Network

    Podchaser
    3
    Sticky1940
    a year ago
  • 不错

    选题丰富,主持人也超棒的

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    syswsj
    China2 years ago
  • 播音专业度

    能尽量少安排某位男主持的节目吗,声音本来就浑浊不清,发音更是装得无与伦比,太做作了,听着相当累,语句中间全是“so”,动不动就“so”,听起来非常不舒服,就是不知道下一句说什么的技术性停顿,全是“so”,每次那男主持的节目都相当煎熬。BTW,凡涉及中文人名、地名的,能不能就正常发音,不要发音奇形怪状,一味模仿外国人发音(那是因为他们不能正常发中文名的音,主持人们倒果为因地奇形怪状地说中文人名和地名非常不伦不类),让人根本不知道谁是谁,哪是哪。

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    什邡小子- SH
    China2 years ago

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Panel: What's actually driving the war in Yemen?
Q: If achieving a Yemeni-led and Yemeni-owned political settlement is the international community's ultimate goal, what is the first step that must be taken right now?
Greg Barton calls for negotiation, noting that a resolution between the United States and Iran could make it easier for Saudi Arabia to pursue talks involving the Houthis. Adel Dashela calls for commitment to Yemen's unity and an inclusive political process that includes the Houthis.
Panel: What's actually driving the war in Yemen?
Q: Why were the Houthis able to capture Yemen's Red Sea coast after launching their military advance in mid-September?
Adel Dashela attributes the advance to Houthi communications and military coordination, missile capabilities and external support, alongside poor organization and coordination among government-aligned forces.
What is lying ahead for China-EU trade talks?
Q: How would you look at the deal or the arrangement following the latest round of negotiations between the two sides? Is it a win for China or a win for the EU?
Zhou Ming calls it a win for both sides and says it eases market concerns, while stressing that it is an interim result and that discussions must continue.
What is lying ahead for China-EU trade talks?
Q: Judging from the principles outlined in this latest policy document, what do you make of China's visions and mindset for developing its new quality productive forces?
Alex Si Li Zhou describes the concept as improving productivity by allocating resources to more productive factors and uses, rather than focusing only on technology firms.
What's prompting China and Russia to deepen maritime and Arctic cooperation?
Q: What does this poll tell us about the changing public opinion in Japan on military involvement in the Taiwan Strait?
Rong Ying says the poll marks a significant change, with more than 80% opposing forms of Japanese involvement. He says the result sends a message to Japanese society and the government, while reflecting public concern about the country's role and self-defense.

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Global affairs discussions cover a broad mix of geopolitics, regional security, economics, and technology policy. Episodes frequently analyze Sino-US relations, Middle East dynamics, regulatory developments in autonomous driving, and international diplomacy, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with scholarly and policy expert insights. Notable angles include how sanctions, trade, and technology standards intersect with regional stability, and the way big-picture narratives shape current events. The show tends to feature high-level guests from think tanks, universities, and policy institutes, offering multidimensional perspectives that help listeners understand complex international developments and their practical implications for busines... more

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1. Ma Liang
2. Mario Cavolo
3. Einar Tangen
4. Yao Shujie
5. Liu Kuang-yu
6. Liu Baocheng
7. Li Lun
8. Wang Dan

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