World Today
The Indian population, the largest of the world today, has been going to the polls for the country's 2024 general election. The voting will span several weeks and results are expected in early June.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a third term. His team has rolled out an ambitious scheme named "2047 Viksit Bharat," or Developed India, which aims to elevate India into a developed nation by 2047. A group of opposition parties, led by the Indian National Congress, are challenging Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies.
What are Modi's chances of winning? How will the Indian election influence regional and global geopolitics? Host Liu Kun is joined by Dr. Rong Ying, Senior Research Fellow at China Institute of International Studies; Swaran Singh, Professor of International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University; Dr. Lee Pei May, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the International Islamic University Malaysia.
ā US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Hamas to accept a ceasefire agreement. But are the truce talks at a standstill? (00:39)
ā”China expresses firm opposition to unilateral US sanctions against Chinese companies over the war in Ukraine. (13:42)
ā¢Solomon Islands lawmakers have elected Jeremiah Manele as the new prime minister. What will be at the top of the new governmentās agenda? (24:59)
ā£What's behind the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates unchanged? (33:41)
ā¤Personnel exchanges between China and France surge over 200% since the start of this year. (43:10)
ā Palestinian factions Fatah and Hamas have met in China for talks on potential reconciliation. What contributions could China bring to the table? (00:44)
ā”Why is Japan's yen falling?
ā¢South Korea discusses joining part of the AUKUS pact with the US, Britain and Australia. How might that impact regional security and stability?
ā£Argentina's lower house approves Javier Milei's budget-slashing bill.
ā¤G7 to phase out coal-fired power plants by 2035
ā Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary. What to expect? (00:39)
ā”Foreign Ministers of Argentina, Bolivia and Peru are visiting China this week. What issues are on the top of their agenda? (14:31)
ā¢US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is on a trip to the Middle East. Will the trip help achieve a ceasefire in Gaza? (24:34)
ā£China's manufacturing activity edges down in April. (34:01)
ā¤Tesla reported struck a deal with Baidu for its mapping and navigation functions. (43:37)
ā Chinese Premier Li Qiang meets Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Beijing. What message does the meeting send out?
ā” China's tech-driven NEVs wow global attendees at Beijing auto show.
ā¢ Israel says it may delay assault on Rafah in exchange for hostages. What are the main challenges there in reaching such an agreement?
ā£ Pro-Palestinian campus protests are spreading from the US to Europe.
ā¤ US economy grew slower than expected at the start of 2024.
Meeting US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing, President Xi Jinping called for seeking common ground and reserving differences. Xi also warned against the US saying one thing to China but doing the opposite, noting that the two countries should be partners rather than rivals. In a separate meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the US and China face a choice between stability and a downward spiral in their relations. What does Blinkenās visit tell us about the current trajectory in US-China ties? Can the two sides find a way to get along?
Host Ding Heng is joined by Clifford Kiracofe, Washington-based author and former Senior Professional Staff Member of the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Bo Kong, Co-Director of the OU Institute for US-China Issues, University of Oklahoma; Zhao Hai, Director of International Political Studies at the National Institute for Global Strategy.
ā TikTok says it will challenge the U.S. ban signed into law by President Joe Biden and expects an ultimate win.(00:53) ā”Our exclusive interview with renowned Chinese economist Professor Wen Tiejun of Renmin University of China on so-called "overcapacity" in China's green industries.(15:00) ā¢The UN human rights body has expressed horror at the discovery of hundreds of bodies from mass graves in Gaza and called for an investigation.(25:30) ā£China says EU investigation into China's medical device market shows the bloc is moving towards protectionism.(35:00) ā¤An industrial expert says China will become a major producer, consumer, and exporter of hydrogen technologies, which would help reduce costs globally.(44:03)
ā Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for Chongqing to further deepen reforms and opening up across the board and to constantly write its own chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. (00:48) ā”Police have arrested students in several top U.S. universities amid wide-spread pro-Palestinian protests. (12:00) ā¢China's State Council stresses the need to improve the function of capital markets in the country's modernization drive. (25:30) ā£The UK government's effort to send migrants to Rwanda has won approval in Parliament. (35:55) ā¤China targets Thursday evening to launch its Shenzhou-18 manned mission to the Tiangong Space Station. (44:48)
ā China says it welcomes U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit and will focus on five key missions in the bilateral talks.(00:53) ā”Nearly 200 navy representatives from dozens of countries gather this week in eastern China to attend the Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao.(14:10) ā¢China's general public budget revenue sustained recovery momentum during the first quarter of this year.(25:01) ā£The main ruling party in the Maldives, the People's National Congress, has won the country's parliamentary election.(34:38) ā¤The World Anti-Doping Agency has defended its decision to clear 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned heart medication ahead of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.(43:56)
ā Visiting Phnom Penh, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China is ready to work with Cambodia to strengthen cooperation in building the bilateral community with a shared future. What's the latest? (00:53) ā”The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a 95 billion dollar legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. What are the details? (12:48) ā¢China responds to western accusations of new industry overcapacity.(25:20) ā£The International Monetary Fund has warned that huge U.S. fiscal deficits pose "significant risk" to the global economy.(37:42) ā¤Indians go to the poll for the country's general election.(44:20)
The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo has just concluded in Hainan.
Themed on sharing opportunities and creating a better life, the expo attracted over 4000 brands from 71 countries and regions.
How does the event reflect China's latest consumption trends and market landscape? What are the prospects for Chinaās consumption growth, and how will it impact businesses both domestically and internationally?
Host Zhao Ying is joined by Subramania Bhatt, Founder and CEO of China Trading Desk; Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Dr. Digby James Wren, Senior Special Advisor and Director of the Mekong Research Center at the International Relations Institute, Royal Academy of Cambodia.
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