World Today

① Turkmenistan’s national leader Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov is on a visit to China. How can the two sides align their development strategies and promote multilateralism? (00:54) ② Tehran is intensifying attacks on the Gulf region’s energy facilities after Israel hit Iran’s gas field. Does this mark a further escalation in hostilities? (13:24) ③ We explore the Chinese mainland’s plans to facilitate cross-Strait exchange and cooperation during its 15th Five-Year-Plan period. (25:00) ④ AstraZeneca says it will build a cell therapy base and an innovation center in Shanghai. As biomedicine becomes an emerging pillar industry in China, how could rising foreign investment help accelerate the sector’s development? (36:08) ⑤ Is eastern Congo closer to peace after a Washington meeting between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda? (45:50)

① China has launched a Party-wide campaign to reshape how officials correctly view governance performance. (00:44) ② JP Morgan and UBS boost Chinese asset holdings. What’s attracting global capital to China? (14:02) ③ Top U.S. security official resigns over Iran threat assessment. Does this expose cracks in Washington’s war logic? (24:19) ④ Takaichi’s U.S. gamble: Can Japan afford Trump’s price? (30:46) ⑤ Nvidia resumes high-performance chip production for China. But does China still need them? (41:43)

① China–U.S. trade talks are constructive. What does this signal for future economic cooperation and global market stability? (00:46) ② China and Vietnam launch 3+3 strategic dialogue. How could this mechanism boost regional stability and bilateral coordination? (14:52) ③ Iran refuses a ceasefire, vows to keep fighting. What impact might this have on Middle East security and U.S. strategy? (24:00) ④ AI toys and robots boom in Yiwu. What does this reveal about China’s consumer tech surge and global market potential? (33:17) ⑤ The Spanish king acknowledges colonial abuses. How could this influence Spain–Latin America relations today? (43:43)

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 Key allies have been holding back after Washington urged help to secure the Strait of Hormuz. What do these reactions tell us about the bigger picture of U.S. influence over its allies? (24:16) ④ How does the war on Iran impact the US economy? (34:50) ⑤ China has become the first country in the world to approve a brain‑computer implant for commercial use. What does this milestone mean for the future of neurotechnology? (44:26)

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's Congress. The passage of these landmark laws has drawn widespread attention. Why move forward with them at the very start of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period? Host Ge Anna is joined by Muhammad Ali Nasir, Professor of Economics, the University of Leeds, currently a visiting professor at Peking University; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Center for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), a Canadian Think Tank; Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.

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 president has outlined three conditions to end the war with the US and Israel. What do they tell us about Tehran’s current mindset on the war? (15:19) ③ The International Energy Agency has announced a historic release of 400 million barrels of emergency oil. To what extent can it ease supply shocks from the disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz? (24:56) ④ Jose Antonio Kast has been sworn in as Chile’s new president. What challenges will he face? (35:09) ⑤ In China, both supportive policies and risk warnings have emerged in response to the release of OpenClaw. How might the open source AI agent reshape China’s AI eco-system? (42:36)

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 has outweighed support in the US public opinion about Washington’s military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began. Why is the war unpopular from the beginning? (23:51) ④ Speaking at the second Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, a Chinese vice premier says China stands ready to work with countries on a more inclusive nuclear governance. What can China contribute to promoting solutions for the safe and sustainable development of civil nuclear power? (31:29) ⑤ The UK has introduced a new advisory definition of anti-Muslim hostility. What is behind a record surge in reported hate crimes against Muslims in the country? (42:10)

① China has set a target of boosting the digital economy to account for 12.5% of its GDP by 2030, which would be a significant increase from the 10.5% share achieved in 2025. What does it take to achieve this goal? (00:53) ② A conversation with Dr. Henry Tan, a political adviser from Hong Kong and CEO of Luen Thai Group. (15:03) ③ Why did China’s consumer inflation hit a three-year high in February? (24:58) ④ More than a week after the US-Israel war with Iran began, how has the conflict affected global energy supply? (35:09) ⑤ European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on Europe to adopt a more realistic and interest-driven foreign policy. What does it tell us about the EU’s view on world order? (44:59)

① China’s top court and top prosecutor have delivered their respective work report at the annual session of the national legislature. How is the rule of law enhancing China’s high-quality development? (00:59) ② China’s minister of human resources and social security says the government is looking to harness artificial intelligence to create new jobs while also empowering traditional ones. How does the prospect in this regard look like? (14:13) ③ A conversation with Zhou Hanmin, a Chinese national political adviser and President of Shanghai Public Diplomacy Association, on promotion of green consumption. (24:59) ④ Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader. What might it mean to the war in the Middle East? (37:32) ⑤ Donald Trump has hosted about a dozen right-wing Latin American leaders to form a coalition against drug cartels. Why is the US president citing drugs as a primary reason for ramping up his administration’s involvement in Latin America? (45:36)

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held his annual press conference on the sidelines of the National People's Congress in Beijing. What key signals does this press conference send about China’s diplomatic priorities at a time of profound global uncertainty? Host Ge Anna is joined by Zha Daojiong, Professor of international political economy at the School of International Studies at Peking University; Andy Mok, Professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University.