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World Today

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With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 53 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 53 minNew

What's prompting China and Russia to deepen maritime and Arctic cooperation?

①China and Russia have vowed to expand maritime and Arctic cooperation. How can the two sides jointly develop Arctic shipping routes? (01:01) ②China's central bank has given its approval to Visa to make preparations for a locally registered bank card clearing organization. Why does this development matter? (15:01) ③China's semiconductor industry is witnessing surging orders, rising exports and growing demand from artificial intelligence. What's driving this momentum? (24:47) ④A new poll in Japan is pointing to growing public opposition to military intervention in a potential Taiwan Strait…

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12 Oct 2026 · 53 minNew
What is lying ahead for China-EU trade talks?
①China has unveiled 19 key measures to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces. What do they tell us about China's vision for high-tech development? (00:56) ②China and the EU have held talks on hybrid and electric vehicle trade. What does the agreement reached during the talks mean to the two sides? (14:15) ③China's central bank says it remains committed to letting market forces play a decisive role in determining the renminbi exchange rate. We explore why China has no need to gain competitive advantages through currency devaluation. (24:55) ④Why is China justified to…
9 Oct 2026 · 54 min
Panel: What's actually driving the war in Yemen?
Over the past month, the conflict in Yemen has dramatically escalated. Houthi forces have surged along Yemen's Red Sea coast and seized key islands in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting the Yemeni government to launch counteroffensives. The conflict has triggered everything from renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia to the activation of a mutual defense pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, alongside the maneuvering and compromises of major powers. Why did the fragile ceasefire collapse so completely? What must be the first step towards a peace that truly belongs to the Yemeni…
8 Oct 2026 · 53 min
Europe's tougher line on China ahead of talks: Pressure or pragmatism?
① The European Parliament takes a tougher line on China as the EU Trade Commissioner is set to visit Beijing. Can Europe really pressure China into making concessions? (00:48) ② A look into new tourism trends revealed during China's National Day holiday (13:28) ③ The US government proposes a $70,000 fee for international students seeking paid work experience in the country. Could it make US education less attractive? (25:12) ④ Why is growing demand for more education funding and better school conditions turning into a nationwide movement in France? (34:16) ⑤ Yemen's Houthi group launches…
7 Oct 2026 · 54 min
Three years into the Palestine-Israel conflict: What lessons for the world?
① China calls on France, Germany to uphold free trade after European countries propose new EU trade tool. How will trade defense tools backfire? (00:54) ② Three years into the Palestine-Israel conflict: What lessons for the world? (13:25) ③ How does China build a smarter, more efficient logistics network? (25:30)
6 Oct 2026 · 59 min
Beyond scenery and food: Why is China's long holiday drawing foreign tourists?
① Beyond scenery and food: Why is China's long holiday drawing foreign tourists? (00:47) ② Pakistan and Türkiye agree to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia amid Yemeni threats. Can the Mecca Alliance deter Houthi attacks? (17:00) ③ China's urban underground pipeline network: Building smarter, safer cities (30:23)
5 Oct 2026 · 54 min
Is G20 still able to manage economic disagreements?
① G20 members put forward different views on multiple trade issues set by the US presidency. Is G20 still able to manage economic disagreements? (00:49) ② US President Donald Trump names National Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton as the new AI czar. What does this tell us about how the US views AI? (14:29) ③ China's six networks strategy：What does China's next-generation telecom network mean for the future of connectivity? (25:30)
2 Oct 2026 · 54 min
South Korea's US investment plan: Is there a deal?
①Washington is calling on its European allies to release strategic diesel reserves to help the US address soaring diesel prices. How could Europe respond? (00:42) ②US President Donald Trump has announced a major South Korean investment package, but it has prompted Seoul to clarify that the deal is far from finalized. Will South Korea fulfill its investment commitment for the US? (11:36) ③China's Six Networks strategy: China is stepping up efforts to build a "new power grid". Its plans call for stronger electricity links between regions and upgrades to local networks. What could this…
1 Oct 2026 · 54 min
2.1 billion trips, one holiday: a closer look at China's Golden Week economy
①2.1 billion trips, one holiday: a closer look at China's Golden Week economy. (00:37) ②China's central bank rolls out targeted financial support: What does it mean for the economy? (13:33) ③China's Six Networks strategy: China is building a major network of water infrastructure, from cross-regional water supply to flood control and inland waterways. What will China's water network change and why does it matter? (26:13)
30 Sep 2026 · 53 min
How could a Section 301-style trade tool against China backfire for EU?
①China has warned the EU against pursuing a reported Section 301-style trade tool targeting China. Is a China-EU trade war still preventable? (00:53) ②How provocative is a new Philippine maritime chart covering islands and reefs in China's Nansha Qundao? (15:36) ③China's Ministry of Science and Technology says the country has become one of the world's fastest-rising innovators. What's the secret behind China's advance? (24:33) ④The US has officially ended its military mission in Iraq. What could be its implication for the Middle East? (35:34) ⑤OpenAI has apologized for the hacking of an…
29 Sep 2026 · 53 min
What is behind Netanyahu's secret UAE visit?
①Meeting president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, China's Wang Yi urged Japan to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question. We explore why Japan needs to improve its relationship with China from its current low. (00:52) ②Why has the profit growth of China's high-tech manufacturing enterprises far outpaced its overall industrial profit rise so far this year? (15:45) ③EU foreign and defense ministers have met in Brussels to discuss military support for Ukraine and wider security issues. Why has the meeting failed to see…
28 Sep 2026 · 53 min
Why do Swiss voters reject a push for stricter neutrality?
① The Global Development Initiative is marking its 5th anniversary. What has it delivered to the world since its launch? (00:53) ② China and the US have reached positive consensus on multiple economic and trade issues during their latest round of consultations. How much space does it create to stabilize their trade ties? (12:42) ③ The Chinese Embassy in Manila has hit out at Gilberto Teodoro Jr. after the Philippine Defense Secretary attacked China at a forum. Is Teodoro trying to foster a culture of Sinophobia in the Philippines? (24:01) ④ Why have Swiss voters rejected a proposal to…
27 Sep 2026 · 33 min
Panel: How will the new China-US consensus shape bilateral ties and beyond?
China and the United States have reached consensus on eight outcomes following a widely watched summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Washington. It touches on the key principles for a new vision for the bilateral relationship, mutual support in hosting international summits, Iran, trade consultation, AI dialogue, etc. What strategic guidance does the consensus provide for China-US ties? In what ways does it matter to the rest of the world? What is the key to implementing the consensus? Host Ding Heng is joined by Wang Haolan, Research Associate at Center for China Analysis, Asia…
25 Sep 2026 · 53 min
Panel: Mapping the future of China-US ties
President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States has provided fresh guidance for bilateral ties. The Chinese leader says he and President Donald Trump have reached common understanding on many issues during their talks in Washington, adding both nations stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation. How can China and the US translate their new vision of a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability" into action? Host Ding Heng is joined by Wang Haolan, Research Associate at Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Policy Institute; Dr. Shao Yuqun, Senior…
24 Sep 2026 · 54 min
Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome
①Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome: China and the U.S. should be partners, not rivals. (00:53) ②We talk with four young people from China and the United States, exploring: Can a new generation build a healthier China-US relationship? (16:27) ③Takaichi provocatively challenges the UN Charter's "enemy state clauses". Is Japan edging back toward militarism? (26:10) ④China leads global tourism as both a source and destination. What's driving its growing role? (35:44) ⑤Italy is bringing nuclear power back after nearly four decades. What's behind the shift, and what does it mean for…
23 Sep 2026 · 53 min
Xi and Trump to meet in Washington, what's at stake?
①Xi and Trump are set to meet again in Washington, less than six months after their last meeting in Beijing. What kind of China-U.S. relationship is taking shape? ②2026 World Manufacturing Convention opens in Anhui, China. How far has China's industrial upgrading come? ③U.S. and Iranian officials hold three-hour talks in New York. Is there a real opening for diplomacy? ④Washington, Tokyo and Seoul step up economic-security coordination. Cooperation or bloc politics?
22 Sep 2026 · 53 min
Global conflicts, extreme weather: How secure is China's food supply?
①Chinese FM rejects protectionism and urges China and Germany to boost cooperation, uphold free trade.(00:48) ②Ambassador Fu Cong on President Xi's state visit to the United States, and where China-US relations stand.(14:05) ③China unveils a new five-year plan for agricultural and rural development. What does it mean for China’s food security?(24:47) ④Peruvian entrepreneur: Get involved, AI is a driver not the end.(35:40) ⑤Macron, Trump discuss Ukraine-Russia energy truce, while Russia and Ukraine continue to trade attacks. Where does the conflict go from here?(44:51)
21 Sep 2026 · 55 min
China-ASEAN: How deeply integrated are their industries?
①The annual China-ASEAN Expo highlights growing trade ties. How integrated are China-ASEAN industries? ②China sets a goal of becoming a global bio-medicine powerhouse by 2030. What does this mean for China's pharma sector? ③Malaysian government official: APEC's quick win is sharing best practices. ④German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called his party's state election results a "disaster." Where is German politics heading? ⑤Tehran and Washington are sending mixed signals - fight or negotiate? What's behind the conflicting messages?
18 Sep 2026 · 56 min
Panel: HK's five-year plan, beyond the Western narrative
Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan is here. But it has also prompted a very different narrative in some Western media coverage. Is it really a move toward a planned economy or "mainlandization"? Or does their portrayal miss what the plan is actually about? From governance and economic planning to innovation, housing and alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, let's look beyond the narrative and examine what this plan really means for Hong Kong. Host Ge Anna is joined by Dr. Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations, East China Normal University; Dr. ZHOU Mi,…
17 Sep 2026 · 52 min
What's at stake in Iranian foreign minister's China visit?
①Iran's foreign minister has made a trip to Beijing. What support can China give for restarting negotiations over the Iran conflict? (00:55) ②The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in more than three years in a renewed fight against inflation. We explore the uncertainties on long-term US inflation. (15:27) ③How has the recent BRICS summit injected fresh momentum into Global South cooperation? (24:00) ④We talk to a senior APEC official on how APEC economies can support young entrepreneurs. (33:27) ⑤What is fundamentally causing the Middle East war to extend into…
16 Sep 2026 · 54 min
How will Pinglu Canal boost growth in China's Guangxi and beyond?
①Hong Kong has unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development. Why is planning important for the city? (00:54) ②China has opened a major new canal, giving its landlocked southwest a shortcut to the coast and overseas markets, especially those in Southeast Asian nations. How much economic boost will the canal bring about? (14:37) ③How should China and India recalibrate their ties following the meeting between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi in New Delhi? (24:43) ④We explore China's efforts to turn the home into a new engine for consumer spending. (34:29) ⑤Argentina is…

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With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.

World Today is a English news podcast from China Plus. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: China Plus
Language: English
Category: News
New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 53 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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