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World Today

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China
United States
New Quality Productive Forces
Economic Growth
Real Estate
West
Innovation
Demographics
Aging Population
Environmental Challenges
5% Growth Target
Haiti
Investment
Consumption
Government Regulation
High Quality Growth
Digital Economy
Economic Development
Renewable Energy
China's Technology Sector

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 China US hold trade talks in Paris. What to expect? (00:47) ② China's industrial output up 6.3 pct in first two months. What does this tell us about China’s economic momentum and structural strengths as growth pressures persist globally? (13:44) ③ ... more

China has adopted three major pieces of legislation — the Ecological and Environmental Code, the Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law, and the National Development Planning Law — at the closing meeting of the fourth session of the National People'... more

① China’s annual government work report has named embodied AI as one of the emerging industries that the country will nurture. What mechanism should be put in place for this effort? What could be the ultimate value of embodied AI? (00:52) ② Iran’s pr... more

① What has enabled China’s exports to sharply beat expectations in this year’s first two months? (00:55) ② China has set a target to increase average life expectancy to 80 years by 2030. What will it take to achieve this goal? (12:42) ③ Opposition ha... more

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Chuchu Zhang
Deputy Director at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies
Fudan University
Episode: Can tech innovation empower job creation in China?
Tao Ting
Director/Analyst (as per transcription)
Fudan University
Episode: Can tech innovation empower job creation in China?
Li Pei May
Assistant Professor of Political Science
International Islamic University Malaysia
Episode: 2026 Government Work Report: What foreign investors need to know about China’s new five-year plan
Andy Mok
Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Episode: 2026 Government Work Report: What foreign investors need to know about China’s new five-year plan
Liang Lingling
Director of Communication and Research
China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union
Episode: Why does China plan to send an envoy to Middle East for mediation?
Lu Ming
CPPCC member, professor
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Episode: How can insurance support China’s tech innovation?
Jiang Chuchu
Deputy Director, Center for Middle Eastern Studies
Fudan University
Episode: How can insurance support China’s tech innovation?
Dr. Joseph Syracusev
Professor of Global Futures
Curtin University
Episode: China’s first humanoid robot standard system
Shahrukh Sae
Reporter with Tehran Times
Tehran Times
Episode: How far will the Iran conflict widen?

Hosts

Ding Hen
Host of World Today
Chuchu Zhang
Deputy Director at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Fudan University

Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars from 781 ratings
  • 发音简直灾难

    男host的发音太可怕了

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    rvy91
    China22 days ago
  • CGTN - China Global Television Network

    Podchaser
    3
    Sticky1940
    7 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
  • 加油!保持节目的水准

    作为一个收听多年的听众,可以明显感受到随着技术手段的进步,节目的听感在不断提升,嘉宾连麦部分听不清的情况现在很少了;节目选题则一如既往地保持了丰富和高水准。继续加油吧!Keep the show informative and insightful!

    Apple Podcasts
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    长期听众
    Chinaa year ago

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Fans appreciate the diverse panel perspectives and on-the-ground reporting.
Critiques often mention pronunciation and pacing; improvements in production are noted by long-time listeners.
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Some listeners flag audio quality issues, especially with guest connections.

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

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#209
China/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#6
China/News
Apple Podcasts
#80
Hong Kong/News
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#165
Indonesia/News

Talking Points

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China’s first humanoid robot standard system
Q: What are the main functions of the CPPCC in China's political system?
The CPPCC serves as a major consultative body that gathers input from diverse sectors like academia, scientists, and entrepreneurs, channels public opinion into policy, and helps steer political direction and social-economic development by advising the national legislature and party leadership.
Trump’s tariffs face major political setbacks
Q: What are the implications of the U.S. trade deals remaining in force despite the Supreme Court ruling?
China and the EU must study the U.S. announcements thoroughly as they adapt their policies to maintain stability in trade relationships amid U.S. uncertainties.
Trump’s tariffs face major political setbacks
Q: Why do you think the court has ruled 6-3 that Trump does not have the authority to impose tariffs?
The decision reflects a consensus among major judges that Trump's tariffs are random and chaotic, not benefiting U.S. industrialization, with expectations from the global market for this ruling.
Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address
Q: What is your take on the empty seats on the Democratic side during the address?
The empty seats were a protest against Trump's policies, indicating deeper divisions within US politics.
Takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union address
Q: What do you think is at stake for President Donald Trump when we talk about this year's State of the Union speech?
His political momentum is at stake, as midterm elections often serve as a referendum on the president's performance.

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

This show delivers high-level discussions on geopolitics, economics, technology policy, and global affairs through a panel format that frequently blends academics, policy experts, and regional commentators. Episodes often center on how major powers approach strategic issues—energy security, trade, and diplomacy—while tying these macro themes to concrete regional dynamics in places like Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia. A notable strength is the consistently plural viewpoints, including voices from Beijing, Europe, and international think tanks, plus on-the-ground reporting, which helps listeners gauge how policy shifts translate into real-world outcomes. The format tends to pair rigorous analysis with timely, topic-driven debates, mak... more

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1. Chuchu Zhang
2. Tao Ting
3. Li Pei May
4. Andy Mok
5. Liang Lingling
6. Lu Ming
7. Jiang Chuchu
8. Dr. Joseph Syracusev

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