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World Today

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China
United States
European Union
Artificial Intelligence
Japan
Iran
Taiwan
BRICS
Canada
Germany
Belt and Road Initiative
China–united States Relations
Xi Jinping
United Kingdom
Russia
Climate Change
Robotics
Global South
Shanghai Cooperation Organization
Global Governance 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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①Washington is calling on its European allies to release strategic diesel reserves to help the US address soaring diesel prices. How could Europe respond? (00:42) ②US President Donald Trump has announced a major South Korean investment package, but i... more

①2.1 billion trips, one holiday: a closer look at China's Golden Week economy. (00:37) ②China's central bank rolls out targeted financial support: What does it mean for the economy? (13:33) ③China's Six Networks strategy: China is building a major ne... more

①China has warned the EU against pursuing a reported Section 301-style trade tool targeting China. Is a China-EU trade war still preventable? (00:53) ②How provocative is a new Philippine maritime chart covering islands and reefs in China's Nansha Qun... more

①Meeting president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, China's Wang Yi urged Japan to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question. We explore why Japan needs to improve its relationshi... more

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Recent Guests

Ina Tengen
Senior Fellow with the Center for International Governance Innovation
CIGI
Episode: Why do Swiss voters reject a push for stricter neutrality?
Wang Haolan
Research Associate with the Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Policy Institute
Asia Society Policy Institute
Episode: Panel: How will the new China-US consensus shape bilateral ties and beyond?
Shao Yuqun
Senior Fellow with the Center for American Studies, Shanghai Institutes for International Studies
Shanghai Institutes for International Studies
Episode: Panel: Mapping the future of China-US ties
Andy Mok
Author of The Innovation Machine and Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Episode: Panel: Mapping the future of China-US ties
Dr. George Zoukopoulos
Director of EU China programs, senior research fellow at the European Institute of NIce
European Institute of Nice
Episode: Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
Sun Rui-sheng
Representative / interviewee for EU China programs segment
European Institute of Nice
Episode: Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
Dr. Joseph Mahoney
Professor of Politics and International Relations
East China Normal University
Episode: Xi and Trump to meet in Washington, what's at stake?
Liangling Lin
Brazil-based commentator on China-EU economic and trade relations
Brazil-based commentator
Episode: Global conflicts, extreme weather: How secure is China's food supply?
Fu Cong
Chinese Ambassador to the UN
Chinese Mission to the United Nations
Episode: Global conflicts, extreme weather: How secure is China's food supply?

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
    China6 months ago
  • 发音简直灾难

    男host的发音太可怕了

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    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
    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
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    什邡小子- SH
    China2 years ago

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Positive comments praise depth of analysis and international perspective, with calls for continued high-caliber guests and timely topics.

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#131
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#214
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What is behind Netanyahu's secret UAE visit?
Q: What is the UAE's incentive to cultivate warmer ties with Israel, and how might this affect its regional strategy?
The guest outlines several motives: access to defense tech, diversification goals, and economic partnerships; ties with Israel serve as a diplomatic currency in dealings with Washington and in balancing Tehran, while expanding high-tech trade aligns with the UAE's post-oil strategy.
Amid trade war with US, can Canada attract more global investments?
Q: Realistically, do you think the uncertainty of Canada's trade war with the United States will make this country a harder sell, or could it create new opportunities for attracting investment?
The guest suggests it is a bit of both: while US tensions disrupt supply chains and create uncertainty, they also push Canada to pivot toward new global partners and leverage its resource base to attract investment, especially in minerals and green infrastructure.
Global conflicts, extreme weather: How secure is China's food supply?
Q: One final question. Besides dialogue and consultation, what are the other key elements to moving from disagreement toward practical solutions?
The TIC framework itself, with its four working groups and monitoring tools, provides a structured pathway to stabilize relations, align policies with business needs, and gradually converge on concrete steps that can be verified and expanded over time.
Panel: How will the new China-US consensus shape bilateral ties and beyond?
Q: Why are respect, fairness, and reciprocity considered the foundation for a constructive China–US relationship of strategic stability?
The hosts and guests argue these three principles reflect the realities of deep economic interdependence and diverse political systems; they are essential to prevent unilateral restrictions and to foster ongoing dialogue across multiple channels, thereby maintaining stability even when disagreements arise.
What's needed to restore China-UK relations to their "historic high?"
Q: How might BRICS influence global governance and economic policy in the near term?
BRICS could leverage its large population and GDP to push for broader development-focused standards, digital governance, and supply-chain resilience, giving developing countries a stronger voice in international forums.

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

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. Ina Tengen
2. Wang Haolan
3. Shao Yuqun
4. Andy Mok
5. Dr. George Zoukopoulos
6. Sun Rui-sheng
7. Dr. Joseph Mahoney
8. Liangling Lin

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