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World Today

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.Copyright @ China Plus Politics & Government
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  • Panel: Why are US allies making nice with China?

    Panel: Why are US allies making nice with China?
    Jan 30 2026
    UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is the latest leader of a US ally to visit China in pursuit of renewed ties. He says it is vital to build a more sophisticated relationship with China. Apart from Starmer, China has hosted leaders of South Korea, Canada, Finland, and Ireland since the start of 2026. All these countries have been hit by Washington’s so-called reciprocal trade tariffs over the past year, and a few have found themselves at odds with US President Donald Trump over his desire to take control of Greenland. Why are some of Washington’s closest allies looking to China for reliable relations? Host Ding Heng is joined by Muhammad Ali Nasir, Professor of Economics at the University of Leeds in Britain; Liang Linlin, Director of Communication and Research with China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union; Professor Cui Hongjian from Beijing Foreign Studies University’s Academy of Regional and Global Governance.
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    54 mins
  • Confidence tumbles, concerns rise—What’s weighing on the U.S. economy?

    Confidence tumbles, concerns rise—What’s weighing on the U.S. economy?
    Jan 29 2026
    ① President Xi meets with British PM Starmer: What signals does it send for China-UK ties? (00:47) ② China's expanding trillion-yuan GDP club highlights economic resilience: expert. (17:07) ③ Iran rejects Washington’s threats, saying it is ready to respond to any US attack. What comes next for regional stability? (27:33) ④ US consumer confidence drops to lowest level since 2014. What’s weighing on the U.S. economy? (36:58) ⑤ Canadian business leader: New China-Canada deal to fuel EV and farm growth. (46:04)
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    54 mins
  • UK PM leads major business delegation to China. How vital is China for Britain’s economy?

    UK PM leads major business delegation to China. How vital is China for Britain’s economy?
    Jan 28 2026
    ① UK PM leads major business delegation to China. how vital is China for Britain’s economy? (00:47) ② Chinese EV makers set sights on UK market as Beijing and London move to strengthen economic ties. How can Chinese NEVs seize growth opportunities in the UK? (15:33) ③ China urges Japan to correct fallacies in Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. How might Japan’s repeated provocative statements affect regional stability and Tokyo’s strategic calculations? (25:00) ④ China's retail sales hit 50-trillion-yuan (about $7.2 trillion) mark. What sectors are driving this unprecedented consumption growth? (33:27) ⑤ India, EU sign several pacts after 20 years. How will this landmark deal influence U.S. leverage over its traditional partners? (44:07)
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    52 mins
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