Deep Dive

Oct 31 2024 100 ep. 19 mins 609
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We invite reporters to go beyond headlines and offer first-hand information on the big events in China and elsewhere in the world. With us, you could have more access to news events that shape our lives and futures.

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How one verdict rekindles conversation around child trafficking in China?

Oct 31 2024 18 mins  
An elderly woman has been sentenced to death for trafficking 17 children in the 1990s, reigniting a nationwide discussion on child trafficking in China. Despite significant progress in the fight against human trafficking, the scars of past crimes linger, while troubling new schemes start to emerge. In this episode, CGTN Radio reporter Jiang Tao delves into why the case of Yu Huayin

President Xi Jinping in Kazan: shaping China's vision for the future of BRICS and the Global South

Oct 24 2024 15 mins  
As the world experiences rapid change and increasing uncertainty, the need for diverse and multilateral voices has never been more evident. This week, Chinese President Xi Jinping traveled to Kazan for the 16th BRICS Summit, engaging with leaders from developing countries and emerging economies. In this episode, CGTN reporter Zhao Yunfei shares his insights into how President Xi's

China’s new tactics to manage mounting local government debt

Oct 17 2024 15 mins  
China is paying greater attention to the growing local government debt that has reached critical levels. In 2024, central authorities allocated 1.2 trillion yuan to tackle the issue, while a dozen heavily indebted provinces and municipalities have suspended infrastructure projects. In this episode, CGTN Radio reporter Guo Yan joins us to examine the root causes of this mounting deb

China's real estate surge: will the boom last?

Oct 12 2024 14 mins  
This past National Day holiday was more than just a busy time for tourism. China's real estate market also saw a remarkable surge in sales following a slew of stimulus packages. How likely will the growth maintain its momentum? CGTN reporter Sun Ye joins this episode to discuss the recent surge in China’s property market.

Explosive pagers in Lebanon: uncovering the deeper fears beyond the destruction

Oct 05 2024 12 mins  
Fear has gripped Lebanon after thousands of pagers, walkie-talkies, and other electronic devices were turned into explosives. While conspiracy theories swirl about how these everyday products were weaponized, a deeper, more widespread concern is emerging—one that extends beyond Lebanon's borders. Once trust in the global supply chain is broken, how secure can people feel when mak

Faces stolen: inside South Korea's battle against deepfake pornography

Sep 25 2024 17 mins  
South Korean police are investigating hundreds of cases involving deepfake pornography, where the faces of real women and girls are digitally superimposed onto other bodies without their knowledge or consent. This week, reporter Lee Jungjoo from South Korea’s largest English-language daily - The Korea Herald joins us to delve into the rising fears surrounding deepfakes in the cou

The Xiangshan Forum: What is China's approach to global security?

Sep 19 2024 20 mins  
Amid growing global uncertainty, the Xiangshan Forum convened in Beijing, bringing together 1,800 experts and military representatives from over 100 countries and international organizations to discuss solutions to some of the world’s most pressing security challenges. In this episode, CGTN reporter Zhao Yunfei joins us to explore the impact of the forum and to unpack the Chinese

Apple vs. Huawei: a dual product launch showdown of two tech giants

Sep 14 2024 18 mins  
This year, the launch of the latest iPhone coincided with a new product release from another tech giant—Huawei. Despite nearly 90% of smartphones sold in China being from domestic brands, Apple continues to hold over half of the market share for smartphones priced above $600, though with a slight decline in the 1st and the 2nd quarter this year. In this episode, CGTN Radio report

Is China's investment in Africa a "debt trap" or an opportunity?

Sep 07 2024 22 mins  
In 2022, Africa's external debt reached $655.6 billion, with less than 10% owed to China. Despite this, Western lenders—who account for over 35% of Africa’s debt and typically charge double the interest rates—are often left out of the narrative. Instead, Western media continues to blame Chinese investments for a so-called "debt trap". But what’s the real story behind China'

A Chinese monkey that leads the “journey to the East”

Aug 30 2024 28 mins  
As one of the most highly anticipated games of the year, Black Myth: WuKong – China’s first AAA video game – has achieved remarkable success, selling 10 million copies within just three days and positioning itself to become one of the best-selling video games of all time. Host Li Yunqi is leading the conversation for this episode to share his perspective on why it took so lon