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World Today

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China
United States
Japan
European Union
Artificial Intelligence
Taiwan
Iran
Russia
Germany
Belt and Road Initiative
Canada
Climate Change
United Kingdom
World War II
Xi Jinping
Venezuela
Global South
Robotics
Global Governance Initiative
Middle East

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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China and India are two economic heavyweights of BRICS. One is the host of this year's BRICS Summit, while the other is set to take over the BRICS presidency next year. Over the past few years, the relationship between the two has been warming. How i... more

①Global governance in a changing world: How can BRICS address the world's challenges? (00:42) ②What does China's services trade fair tell us about the value of openness as protectionism rises? (10:38) ③The health of the world's EV industry (25:07) ④R... more

①What's needed to restore China-UK relations to their "historic high?" (00:46) ②We explore how the expanded BRICS fosters economic growth of its members. (14:21) ③U.S. President Donald Trump wants a swift end to the war in Ukraine. How far away is a ... more

①What to expect from a "next golden decade" for China-Qatar ties? (00:41) ②China says it supports Mexico in maintaining its independence and autonomy. How can the two countries minimize the impact of U.S. pressure? (13:15) ③We explore the factors dri... more

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Recent Guests

Kamal Makili-Ariyev
Associate Professor at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg
University of Gothenburg
Episode: The value of "Enemy State Clauses" 81 years after the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War
Anthony Chan
Former chief economist, JP Morgan Chase
JP Morgan Chase
Episode: The value of "Enemy State Clauses" 81 years after the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War
Lars Klingbeil
German Finance Minister (quoted)
German Government
Episode: The value of "Enemy State Clauses" 81 years after the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War
Sun Ahmet Khan
Research fellow at the Center for China and Globalization
Center for China and Globalization
Episode: 70 years on: How can China-Egypt ties inspire the Global South?
Essam Sharif
Former Egyptian Prime Minister
Government of Egypt
Episode: 70 years on: How can China-Egypt ties inspire the Global South?
Liu Yunyuan
Associate Editor-in-Chief
Beijing Review
Episode: 70 years on: How can China-Egypt ties inspire the Global South?
Dr. Chen Hong
Director
Australian Studies Centre, East China Normal University
Episode: 70 years on: How can China-Egypt ties inspire the Global South?
Gao Ying-shi
Colleague on economics segment
Peking University
Episode: SCO at 25: What is its evolving role in global governance?
Wang Yao-jing
Assistant Professor of Economics
School of Economics, Peking University
Episode: SCO at 25: What is its evolving role in global governance?

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 785 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

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    SyviaG
    China5 months ago
  • 发音简直灾难

    男host的发音太可怕了

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    rvy91
    China7 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
    Chinaa year 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
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    什邡小子- SH
    Chinaa year ago

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70 years on: How can China-Egypt ties inspire the Global South?
Q: How can they translate their multilateral commitments into concrete actions to safeguard developing country interests?
By coordinating on major international platforms (FOCAC, BRICS, SCO, UN) and expanding joint initiatives that promote development, security, civilizational exchanges, and global governance reform, ensuring openness and dialogue rather than confrontation.
70 years on: How can China-Egypt ties inspire the Global South?
Q: Looking at the seven decades of relations, what are the most successful areas of cooperation and where is there greatest potential for future cooperation?
The most successful areas include political trust, strategic partnership, and large-scale economic projects like zones that generate jobs and investment; future potential lies in integrated development across industry, energy, technology transfer, and regional value chains that deepen localization and self-reliance.
70 years on: How can China-Egypt ties inspire the Global South?
Q: In what ways do you think the two countries serve as an example of friendship, solidarity, and coordination between developing countries?
The two countries are rooted in millennia of shared history, maintain strong political trust, and actively support each other's development, with a focus on regional integration, trade, and people-to-people ties that strengthen broader Global South cooperation.
The value of "Enemy State Clauses" 81 years after the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War
Q: Could you explain what legal effect the enemy state clauses still carry in contemporary international law? Are they viewed as fully valid provisions?
They are viewed as a dormant but legally valid part of the UN Charter, with their enforcement potentially triggered by states' actions; however, effective amendments require consensus among the UN Security Council's permanent members, making repeal unlikely and leaving the text technically active though rarely invoked.
U.S. debt tops $40 trillion. How long can America keep borrowing?
Q: How serious is the 40 trillion milestone in terms of underlying structural weaknesses in the US economy?
It signals deep structural weaknesses and a high velocity of debt growth, with rising interest payments constraining fiscal flexibility and crowding out private investment, potentially impacting future growth.

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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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2. Anthony Chan
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4. Sun Ahmet Khan
5. Essam Sharif
6. Liu Yunyuan
7. Dr. Chen Hong
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