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Amid trade war with US, can Canada attract more global investments?
①In a phone call with his French counterpart, China's foreign minister urged dialogue over China-EU trade friction. What could be the ultimate solution to the challenges in China-EU economic ties? (00:53) ②A recent essay published by a few US tech leaders called for slowing the pace of AI…
Why have German companies sharply increased investment in China?
①In what ways has Xi Jinping's attendance of the BRICS summit in India helped charts course for greater BRICS cooperation? (00:56) ②A study by the German Economic Institute shows German companies increased investment in China by a third in the first half of 2026, while their investment in the US…
Panel: President Xi in India: the BRICS message and beyond
Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended the BRICS Summit and met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Beyond the headlines, what bigger message is Xi sending to the world? For this BRICS special edition, host Ge Anna is joined by Dr. Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and…
Panel: How can better China-India ties empower BRICS?
China and India are two economic heavyweights of BRICS. One is the host of this year's BRICS Summit, while the other is set to take over the BRICS presidency next year. Over the past few years, the relationship between the two has been warming. How is the BRICS mechanism adding momentum to the…
China's services trade fair showcases the value of openness
①Global governance in a changing world: How can BRICS address the world's challenges? (00:42) ②What does China's services trade fair tell us about the value of openness as protectionism rises? (10:38) ③The health of the world's EV industry (25:07) ④Russia first puts "sovereign AI models" into law.…
What's needed to restore China-UK relations to their "historic high?"
①What's needed to restore China-UK relations to their "historic high?" (00:46) ②We explore how the expanded BRICS fosters economic growth of its members. (14:21) ③U.S. President Donald Trump wants a swift end to the war in Ukraine. How far away is a final peace deal? (25:12) ④How will China build…
What to expect from a "next golden decade" for China-Qatar ties?
①What to expect from a "next golden decade" for China-Qatar ties? (00:41) ②China says it supports Mexico in maintaining its independence and autonomy. How can the two countries minimize the impact of U.S. pressure? (13:15) ③We explore the factors driving China's foreign trade growth in the first…
How will a major capital injection into financial institutions serve China's real economy?
①How will a major capital injection into financial institutions serve China's real economy? (00:43) ②Why is the world lining up to see China's factories? (15:13) ③U.S. envoys hope for a new round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks. What are the obstacles to getting them to the table? (27:51) ④The…
Panel: A world in flux: What does Xi's week-long trip signal?
Over the course of five days and four nights, President Xi Jinping took part in more than 20 activities - from bilateral meetings with Kyrgyzstan to the SCO Summit and then his state visit to Egypt. At a time when variables such as Washington's "America First" policy are adding to global…
The value of "Enemy State Clauses" 81 years after the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War
①81 years after the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, why do the "Enemy State Clauses" still matter? (00:44) ②The U.S. steps up pressure on Japan to strengthen the yen. How likely is a Bank of Japan rate hike this month? (15:19) ③German finance minister sees Iran war and U.S. tariffs as major…
70 years on: How can China-Egypt ties inspire the Global South?
①Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Egypt. We explore what's next for bilateral ties. (00:42) ②A conversation with a Former Egyptian PM about how China-Egypt ties can inspire the Global South. (12:10) ③With road access to mudslide-hit border port restored in Xizang, what are the…
SCO at 25: What is its evolving role in global governance?
①President Xi Jinping calls for efforts to support higher-quality SCO development. What is its evolving role in global governance? (00:44) ②The U.S. calls for G20 partners to consider more trade barriers on Beijing. How will it harm G20 mechanism? (12:42) ③We explore how China's semiconductor…