The Heat

The Heat: World Economic Forum

January 22, 2025

The Heat: Donald Trump’s presidency

What will the Trump presidency mean for U.S. relations with China and the world?

January 21, 2025

The Heat: Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Israel launches a wide-scale military operation in the occupied West Bank, as displaced Palestinians return home to Gaza to find everything destroyed.

January 20, 2025

The Heat: Trump Inauguration

Donald Trump takes office as president of the United States.

January 17, 2025

The Heat: China Tourism

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 […]

January 16, 2025

The Heat: Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

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 […]

January 16, 2025

The Heat: BRICS 2025

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. […]

January 14, 2025

The Heat: Israel-Hamas Conflict

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 […]

January 13, 2025

The Heat: U.S. Politics

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 […]

January 10, 2025

The Heat: China-Africa Relations

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 […]

January 9, 2025

The Heat: China’s Higher Education

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. […]

January 8, 2025

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

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. […]

January 7, 2025

The Heat: South America Economy

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 […]

January 6, 2025

The Heat: U.S. Politics

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 […]

January 6, 2025

The Heat: Global Economic Outlook

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 […]

January 2, 2025

The Heat: U.S. Politics

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 […]

January 1, 2025

The Heat: Xi’s New Year Address

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 […]

December 20, 2024

The Heat: Macao Anniversary

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 […]

December 19, 2024

The Heat: Belt and Road Initiative

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 […]

December 18, 2024

The Heat: Global Economy

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 […]

December 16, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Politics

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 […]

December 13, 2024

The Heat: Return-To-Office Mandate

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 […]

December 12, 2024

The Heat: 2024: The Year in Space

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. […]

December 11, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Politics

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 […]

December 10, 2024

The Heat: Artificial Intelligence

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.” […]

December 9, 2024

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

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 […]

December 6, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Military Industrial Complex

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 […]

December 5, 2024

The Heat: Climate Crisis

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 […]

December 4, 2024

The Heat: China’s New Energy Vehicles

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 […]

December 3, 2024

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

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 […]

December 2, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Politics

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. […]

November 27, 2024

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

In a dire new warning, the United Nations says Palestinians are facing “diminishing conditions for survival” in parts of Northern Gaza, adding that its attempts to help the Palestinians have been denied or impeded, forcing bakeries and kitchens to shut down. Meanwhile, access to the […]

November 26, 2024

The Heat: Haiti Crisis

Haiti remains engulfed in violence and instability as its humanitarian crisis deepens. The country has been in turmoil since the assassination of its president in 2021, and today, armed gangs control much of the capital, Port-au-Prince. According to the United Nations, more than 4,500 people […]

November 25, 2024

The Heat: Global Migration

In a policy reversal, Canada has tightened rules against immigration with hundreds of thousands of people now expected to depart when their visas expire. Europe, which struggled for years to limit the number of unauthorized migrants, has begun instituting increasingly tough policies. Meanwhile, in the […]

November 22, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Politics

The transition towards a new administration continues in the United States as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office. Joining the discussion: Eric Bolling is a best-selling author and host of The Eric Bolling Podcast. Imani Cheers is Associate Professor of Digital Storytelling at […]

November 21, 2024

The Heat: UN Climate Change Conference

The COP29 UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan is marked by deep divisions over how much wealthy nations should contribute to help developing countries combat climate change and mitigate its impacts. Industrialized nations are offering a few hundred billion dollars, but the developing world says […]

November 20, 2024

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

The United States has once again blocked a resolution towards ending the conflict in Gaza, saying it could not support a measure that did not include release of the hostages held by Hamas. The move was applauded by Israel, but criticized by other members. Joining […]

November 19, 2024

The Heat: G20 Summit 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro and outlined actions for global development. The leaders issued a declaration calling for action to address major geopolitical, socioeconomic and climate challenges. They also affirmed their commitment to multilateralism and support for reform […]

November 18, 2024

The Heat: China-Brazil Relations

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Rio de Janeiro for the G20 Summit and a state visit to Brazil. President Xi said relations between China and Brazil “stand at an important historical juncture of building on past achievements and forging ahead.” This year marks the […]

November 15, 2024

The Heat: APEC Meetings 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Peruvian counterpart, Dina Boluarte, inaugurated South America’s largest and most modern port. Built by the Chinese state-owned company Cosco Shipping, Chancay Port will boost trade by cutting shipping time between Peru and Asia. Our guests: Teresa Mera, Peru’s Vice […]

November 13, 2024

The Heat: APEC Meetings 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his way to Lima, Peru to attend the 2024 APEC Leaders’ Meeting. President Xi is expected to deliver a speech on China’s deepening reforms and opening up, and discuss ways to advance Asia-Pacific Cooperation. Our guests: Tengku Zafrul Aziz […]

November 12, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Politics

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has already started tapping figures for key administration positions, reportedly including the secretaries of State and Homeland Security. Meanwhile, Democrats are reflecting on what went wrong in the election and how to chart a path forward. Joining the discussion: Douglass Sloan […]

November 11, 2024

The Heat: APEC Meetings 2024

Leaders and delegates from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation forum are meeting in Lima, Peru this week. APEC promotes economic cooperation, trade and investment, among its 21 Pacific Rim economies. They now account for over 60% of the world’s GDP and nearly 40% of the […]

November 8, 2024

The Heat: APEC Meetings 2024

Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation or APEC is a leading forum that promotes trade, investment, economic growth, and regional cooperation. Its 21 member Pacific Rim economies account for almost half of the world’s trade, nearly 40% of the global population, and about 60% of the world’s GDP. […]

November 7, 2024

The Heat: Global Food Shortages

The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, known as UNICEF, says nearly two million children who are severely malnourished are at risk of dying because of funding shortages for therapeutic food. UNICEF is appealing to member countries for an additional $165 million to treat children […]

November 6, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Presidential Election

America has voted, and Donald Trump will be the 47th president of the United States. His historic win makes him only the second Republican presidential candidate since 1992 to win not only the electoral college but also the popular vote. With a new Trump administration […]

November 4, 2024

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

Israel has notified the UN that it is cutting off ties with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees also known as UNRWA. The organization has been a critical source of humanitarian aid for Palestinians over the last several decades. The move […]

November 1, 2024

The Heat: UN COP16 Biodiversity Conference

The UN’s Biodiversity Conference known as COP16 wrapped up two weeks of talks aimed at making progress towards protecting nature. World leaders and government ministries met with experts and civil society to chart the way forward amid global geopolitical and economic challenges. Joining the discussion: […]

October 31, 2024

The Heat: Middle East Conflict

A new report issued by the United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese accuses Israel of a “systematic campaign of forced displacement, destruction and acts of genocide” against the Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Joining the discussion: Daniel Levy is the President of the […]

October 30, 2024

The Heat: U.S. Presidential Election

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former U.S. President Donald Trump are making their last push for the White House. With the election day less than a week away, what’s at stake? Joining the discussion: Douglass Sloan is Principal at the National Capitol Strategy Group. […]

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