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World Today

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China
United States
Japan
Taiwan
European Union
Russia
Xi Jinping
Iran
World War II
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Israel
Global South
South Korea
Canada
Climate Change
Germany
Ukraine
United Nations
Belt and Road Initiative

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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① What does the new national human rights action plan reveal about China's human rights approach? (00:37) ② A conversation with the vice-president of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden on the right to development (14:48) ③ Global nuclear weapons s... more

① What does China's CPI in May reveal about consumer demand? (00:41) ② How is the Global South's push for a greater voice reshaping the world's human rights system? (14:29) ③ A flying car factory begins operation in Guangzhou. Can China become a lead... more

① An in-depth analysis of China-DPRK relations. (00:41) ② China's foreign trade up 15.3% in first five months. What's behind the growth? (14:20) ③ Iran and Israel say they are halting attacks on each other. De-escalation or a pause before the next cl... more

① China's trade in services maintained positive growth during the first four months. What was behind the performance? (00:43) ② What has made the Chinese city of Yiwu grow from a small county to the "World's Supermarket?" (13:15) ③ Israel and Iran tr... more

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Dr. Wu Zhiwei
Professor at Dali University
Dali University, Yunnan Province
Episode: Why is Trump using forced labor allegation to rebuild his tariff regime?
Mike Bastian
Senior Lecturer at the University of Southampton
Episode: Is China and Britain developing a long-term strategic partnership?
Sultan Khali
China observer and retired Air Force officer
Pakistan
Episode: Is China and Britain developing a long-term strategic partnership?
John Lee
Hong Kong Chief Executive
Hong Kong SAR Government
Episode: Is China and Britain developing a long-term strategic partnership?
Dr. Jiang Shixue
Distinguished professor at the College of International Relations, Sichuan International Studies University
Sichuan International Studies University
Episode: How South Korea’s economy benefits from global AI boom
Dr. George Zagopoulos
Senior Research Fellow at CIFE
CIFE
Episode: How South Korea’s economy benefits from global AI boom
Pao Dong
Founder of EverSports
EverSports
Episode: How South Korea’s economy benefits from global AI boom
Dr. Wen Jing
Research Fellow at the Center for International Security and Strategy, Tsinghua University
Tsinghua University
Episode: Panel: Mounting challenges for international peacekeeping missions
Kevin Nauen
Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences and International Relations, Pannasastra University of Cambodia
Pannasastra University of Cambodia
Episode: Panel: Mounting challenges for international peacekeeping missions

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Ding Heng
Host of World Today
Dou Hongyu
Host of World Today

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 784 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
    China2 months ago
  • 发音简直灾难

    男host的发音太可怕了

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    rvy91
    China4 months ago
  • CGTN - China Global Television Network

    Podchaser
    3
    Sticky1940
    10 months 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。

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    什邡小子- SH
    Chinaa year ago

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Audio quality and on-air dynamics are frequently cited as areas for improvement.
The show is valued for its deep dives into policy and geopolitics, with strong regional perspectives.
Guest lineup and topic breadth are seen as a key strength, though some listeners mention pronunciation and delivery issues.
Several listeners highlight the show's usefulness for staying informed on China-related geopolitics and international diplomacy.
Listeners appreciate the rigorous, globally oriented analysis and diverse expert voices.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#197
China/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#6
China/News
Apple Podcasts
#65
Hong Kong/News
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#167
Indonesia/News
Apple Podcasts
#189
Philippines/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How South Korea’s economy benefits from global AI boom
Q: What are the main factors driving South Korea's export growth in May?
Exports were predominantly boosted by AI-related products like memory chips and AI servers, with chip exports showing exceptionally strong growth and the overall economy supported by lifting domestic investment and technology-driven demand.
Is China and Britain developing a long-term strategic partnership?
Q: Are there signs that the two sides are developing long-term strategic partnership?
Yes, there are signs that both sides are seeking a sustained, high-level partnership with ongoing dialogue and practical cooperation in areas like AI, finance, and climate action.
What will Huawei's chip breakthrough bring to future products?
Q: In layman's terms, what concrete improvements or real-world impact could this Tau scaling law bring to the future products?
It allows Huawei to deliver higher-performance chips and devices by optimizing across multiple design layers, so users get faster, more capable hardware without necessarily requiring new fabrication processes, effectively circumventing the stagnation some fear from the end of Moore's Law.
Putin to visit China following Trump’s visit: What’s the timing about?
Q: How might the US-China frame of constructive strategic stability influence China-Russia cooperation going forward?
It could shape expectations and push for a more coordinated approach to strategic stability that underpins the broader, ongoing China-Russia partnership.
Putin to visit China following Trump’s visit: What’s the timing about?
Q: What are the top issues you expect to appear on Putin's agenda during his visit to China?
Exchanges about positions on Ukraine, Middle East dynamics, and potential concrete policies that could lead to shifts in energy cooperation and global stability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About World Today

What is World Today about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers international affairs, geopolitics, and global policy with a strong emphasis on China-related dynamics, U.S.-Europe relations, and multilateral institutions. Episodes frequently feature expert panels and academic commentators who dissect funding for peacekeeping, regional security, technology policy, and global governance, often tying these topics to current events and concrete regional consequences. A standout trait is its ability to juxtapose policy analysis with geopolitical storytelling, drawing on a wide range of scholars and practitioners to map how big-power tensions, trade, and development shape world events. Listeners who value rigorous, cross-cutural analysis and policy nuance across international secu... more

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1. Dr. Wu Zhiwei
2. Mike Bastian
3. Sultan Khali
4. John Lee
5. Dr. Jiang Shixue
6. Dr. George Zagopoulos
7. Pao Dong
8. Dr. Wen Jing

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