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World Today

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

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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At a half-marathon in Beijing, humanoid robots stunned spectators by outperforming the fastest human runners and dramatically surpassing last year’s robotic champion. What's behind this rapid progress in humanoid robotics in China? How will they evol... more

① China and Cambodia have held their first “2+2” strategic dialogue between foreign and defense ministers. How is China-Cambodia cooperation contributing to regional peace and stability? (00:48) ② China has reported that its agricultural economy main... more

① We take a look at Mozambican President Daniel Chapo’s China visit and the outlook of cooperation between the two sides. (00:55) ② Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te has canceled a trip to Eswatini after some countries denied overflight permission for his aircra... more

① In a call with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince, Xi Jinping says normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz should be maintained. What can China and Saudi Arabia do together to de-escalate Middle East tensions? (00:57) ② Japan has announced its biggest... more

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Steven Wright
Professor, Director of the Leadership Knowledgebase at the Qatar Leadership Centre
Qatar Leadership Centre
Episode: Panel: Is Hormuz shock accelerating global shift to renewable energy?
Laury Haytayan
Middle East and North Africa Director, Natural Resource Governance Institute
Natural Resource Governance Institute
Episode: Panel: Is Hormuz shock accelerating global shift to renewable energy?
Christis Tombazos
Associate Professor of Economics, Monash University
Monash University
Episode: Panel: Is Hormuz shock accelerating global shift to renewable energy?
Gerry Brownlee
Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives
New Zealand Parliament
Episode: China's GDP grew by 5% in Q1. What's behind the growth?
Han Hua
Co-founder and Secretary General of Beijing Club for International Dialogue
Beijing Club for International Dialogue
Episode: China's GDP grew by 5% in Q1. What's behind the growth?
Zhang Fan
Associate Professor of Astronomy, Beijing Normal University
Beijing Normal University
Episode: China's GDP grew by 5% in Q1. What's behind the growth?
Tim Anderson
Director of the Center for Counterhegemonic Studies, Sydney-based think tank
Center for Counterhegemonic Studies
Episode: Israel, Lebanon hold first high-level meeting since 1993
Alfred Yin
Consumer sector leader at EY Greater China
EY Greater China
Episode: Israel, Lebanon hold first high-level meeting since 1993
Kamal Makili Aliyev
Associate professor at the School of Global Studies, University of Gothenburg
University of Gothenburg
Episode: China is witnessing a new wave of high-level visits. Why now?

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 782 ratings
  • 发音简直灾难

    男host的发音太可怕了

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    rvy91
    China2 months ago
  • CGTN - China Global Television Network

    Podchaser
    3
    Sticky1940
    8 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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    3
    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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#10
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#193
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#227
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Will US and Iran have a durable ceasefire?
Q: Why do you think the ceasefire could be agreed upon?
Analysts say both sides have pragmatic leaders who see value in stopping the fighting; the U.S. wants to avoid further resource drain while Iran faces growing economic pressure, and Pakistan's mediation is perceived as credible, creating a pathway for a negotiated pause.
Beyond the tokens: China's AI push is shaping a "smart economy"
Q: What exactly is a token in AI terms?
A token is a basic unit of language used by AI models; it can be a word or punctuation, and understanding tokens helps explain how models generate and predict content.
What’s the key to peaceful development of cross-Strait ties?
Q: First of all, why do you think Cheng Li-wun has expressed the desire to visit the Chinese Mainland multiple times since she took office?
Her visits are driven by a strategic effort to present the KMT as a responsible, reform-oriented opposition that supports closer people-to-people exchanges and functional cooperation with the mainland, while the party positions itself as a strong but constructive alternative in Taiwan's domestic politics.
Unfolding China's space roadmap
Q: Among all the goals in China's space plans, which one interests you the most?
The panelist highlights lower orbit utilization and reusable rocket tech as the most exciting practical area for cost reduction and new manufacturing opportunities, with the potential to enable quantum tech experiments in microgravity.
Is Xiongan New Area becoming a model of China’s high-quality development?
Q: What do you see as the key to nurturing an innovative business environment in Xiong'an?
Ina Tingen explains that a successful environment combines targeted planning, policy support, and access to capital, with a focus on clustering high-tech and state-owned enterprises to act as incubators while keeping Beijing focused on core governance functions.

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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. Steven Wright
2. Laury Haytayan
3. Christis Tombazos
4. Gerry Brownlee
5. Han Hua
6. Zhang Fan
7. Tim Anderson
8. Alfred Yin

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