Hamas proposed the release of all remaining hostages in Gaza as part of Phase Two of its ceasefire deal with Israel. It is in exchange for a permanent truce and a complete Israeli withdrawal from the territory. Earlier this week, the militant group announced that […]
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi promoted peace and multilateralism at the United Nations Security Council. How important is multilateralism to solve the world’s conflicts and also to promote economic development? Joining the discussion: Peter Szijjarto is Hungarian Foreign Minister. Zoon Ahmed Khan is a Research […]
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The U.S. and Russian delegations are meeting to discuss improving ties between the two countries and negotiating an end to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The meeting will mark a significant shift in ties following the U.S. diplomatic isolation of Russia after it began its operations in […]
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Leaders, diplomats and representatives from around the world have gathered in Munich for its major, annual security conference. The meetings are taking place at a time of significant global tensions and challenges over how to resolve ongoing conflicts. Joining the discussion: Wang Huiyao is the […]
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It has been 99 years since the African American historian and author Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week, a yearly event that would later grow to become Black History Month, marked every February. Over decades, Black pride swelled in tandem with increased opportunities though […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to take over Gaza and expel Palestinians continues to reverberate throughout the Middle East and beyond. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are threatening to call off the ceasefire unless all hostages are released by Saturday. Joining the discussion: Joel […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump promised shock and awe when he returned to the White House, and three weeks into his second term his actions and initiatives continue at a hectic pace including efforts to transform government in Washington DC. Controversially, he is also reaffirming a […]
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Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has wrapped up his official state visit to China. During his trip, he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, where they discussed the partnership between their two countries and issued a joint statement. Beijing stated that its relationship […]
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The European Union is bracing for a possible trade war with the United States. On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump called the trade relationship an “atrocity,” complaining that the EU exports far more to the United States than it imports. European Commission President Ursula von […]
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Though Donald Trump has been in office for less than a month, he has already plunged the U.S. into a new era of trade battles. He is targeting China with additional tariffs, prompting Beijing to retaliate with its own tariffs on select American imports. Meanwhile, […]
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U.S President Donald Trump welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House for his first in-person meeting with another world leader since returning to power two weeks ago. On the agenda, negotiations for the second phase of a ceasefire with Hamas, Iran’s nuclear […]
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Fear and outrage across the U.S. as President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration. Many businesses in the United States closed on Monday to support “A Day Without Immigrants.” More than 8,000 undocumented immigrants have been arrested since President Trump took office. How might these […]
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From automobile sales to home appliances and travel, consumer spending is helping drive the world’s two largest economies. We’ll discuss the latest economic numbers and expectations for the year ahead.
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China and Vietnam mark 75 years of relations. How are both countries advancing their mutual ties?
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China celebrates Spring Festival and welcomes the Year of the Snake.
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Israel expands its military operation in the occupied West Bank. What does this mean for Palestinians there and in Gaza?
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Hundreds of illegal immigrants are being arrested and flown out of the United States, as President Donald Trump fulfills a campaign promise of mass deportations.
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Donald Trump’s first week as U.S. President.
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A blunt message from U.S. President Donald Trump to leaders at this year’s meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.
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What will the Trump presidency mean for U.S. relations with China and the world?
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Israel launches a wide-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank, as displaced Palestinians return home to Gaza to find everything destroyed.
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Donald Trump takes office as president of the United States.
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In 2024, international tourism achieved one of its best years in recent memory reaching over 90% of pre-pandemic level. The Chinese government has rolled out a series of preferential policies for inbound tourism, including the relaxation to a 10-day visa-free period. Joining the discussion: John […]
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One day after the announcement of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza, Israeli leaders say it is not yet a done deal. An Israeli cabinet vote on the pending ceasefire deal was delayed as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of ‘reneging’ on parts of the […]
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Indonesia has formally joined the BRICS as a full member, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to join the group. There are now ten full members and eight new partner countries in the bloc, making up 41.4% of global GDP and half the world population. […]
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After more than 15 months of death and destruction in Gaza there is new hope that Israel and Hamas are about to reach a ceasefire deal and release of hostages. Qatar and Egypt are the lead mediators in the talks and they have been exchanging […]
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Donald Trump is set to office on January 20th as President of the United States. Even before his inauguration, he has already made headlines by proposing that Canada join the U.S., expressing interest in buying or seizing Greenland, and recently being sentenced in the hush […]
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has wrapped his four-country tour to Namibia, the Republic of the Congo, Chad and Nigeria. What does the visit mean for China-Africa relations? Joining the discussion: Einar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute and Chairman of Asia […]
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China’s higher education has made remarkable progress over the last 75 years with many of its universities today ranked among the best in the world. Beijing has made education a high priority and wants to turn China into a leading country in education by 2035. […]
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The conflict in Gaza rages on as the death toll nears another tragic milestone. Infants, children, and women are among the dead in some of the latest Israeli attacks in Gaza. According to Gaza’s Health Ministry the Palestinian death toll is now close to 46,000. […]
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Argentina faced an extreme economic crisis last year with an inflation rate over 200%. Public discontent with the economy vaulted Javier Milei to the presidency. A self-declared anarcho-capitalist, Milei made deep cuts in government spending and was able to reduce inflation. Meanwhile in Brazil, government […]
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The United States Congress has certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election on Monday. The process looked much different from the chaos four years ago when rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. Joining the discussion: Joseph Williams is a former Senior […]
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China, the world’s second largest economy, is on an upward trajectory and looks poised to continue its economic performance with high-quality development and advances in technology. The economy in the U.S. also looks to be on solid footing. But many wonder what impact Donald Trump […]
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The FBI is investigating an attack that killed 14 people in the U.S. city of New Orleans. An army veteran drove a pickup truck into a crowd celebrating the New Year. Hours before the attack, the driver posted videos on social media claiming he was […]
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As a tradition that started his first year in office, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his annual New Year’s speech on Tuesday. He praised the country’s economy, its technological achievements and China’s role in building a peaceful shared future for mankind. Joining the discussion: Victor […]
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December 20th marked 25 years since Macao returned to China. Chinese President Xi Jinping celebrated with a three-day trip to what he calls “a pearl on the palm,” acknowledging the special administrative region’s transformation and governmental successes. Joining the discussion: Andy Mok is a Senior […]
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China’s signature foreign policy outreach project, the Belt and Road Initiative, aims to connect the world and facilitate global trade. The World Bank estimates that by 2030, these infrastructure developments and investments could lift 7.6 million people out of extreme poverty. Joining the discussion: Hannah […]
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In one of its final decisions for the year, the United States Federal Reserve announced its cutting interest rates by a quarter-point. This is the third time the central bank has taken action to lower inflation despite describing the U.S. economy as strong. Joining the […]
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held his first press conference since the election, which began with an announcement of investments in the U.S. and evolved into an over an hour-long session covering a wide range of topics. Joining the discussion: Adolfo Franco is an attorney and […]
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Amazon is the latest big tech company to announce its employees will return to the office five days a week starting in January 2025. During the pandemic, remote and hybrid work became a common practice for many companies and since then has gained popularity among […]
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China has made strides in exploring space in recent years, sending astronauts to its own space station and making history, bringing back rocks from the far side of the moon. There are currently 77 space agencies around the world, 16 of which have launch capabilities. […]
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U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has proposed sweeping economic reforms when he takes office. His policies include giving tax cuts to the wealthy, cutting billions in spending from the $6.8 trillion federal budget and imposing high tariffs on imported goods. With the presidential inauguration just weeks […]
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In 2024, technology took a gigantic leap forward, especially with artificial intelligence. These rapid advancements prompted governments and industry leaders to strategize on how to best keep it safe. Joining the discussion: Nina Xiang is a tech journalist and author of the book “Red AI.” […]
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Israel’s assault in Gaza rages on with the Palestinian death toll closing in on 45,000. Meanwhile, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah that went into effect last month is under stress. What is next for the region? Joining the discussion: Mustafa Barghouti is a medical […]
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The U.S. foreign military sales or FMS are expected to reach $100 billion by the end of 2024, far surpassing the total amounts raised in each of the previous three years. Much of this surge is a result of weapons flowing to Ukraine and Israel […]
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Industrial nations at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP 29, agreed to fund 300 billion dollars annually to help developing countries with climate adaptation and building green economies but failed to address phasing out fossil fuels. Under the 2015 Paris Agreement, countries […]
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2024 has been a big success for China’s new energy vehicles or NEVs, which include plug-in electric vehicles, battery electric vehicles and hybrids. While the boom in sales is largely being driven by the domestic market, international demand is also strong. China is now the […]
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A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon could be in jeopardy as both sides have exchanged fire in recent days and blamed each other for the violence. Joining the discussion: Sahar Aziz is a Distinguished Professor of Law at Rutgers University. Joost Hiltermann is […]
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Canadian officials are stepping up border security following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Friday dinner with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on Canada and other countries over concerns about the number of illegal migrants and drugs coming into the United States. […]
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