World Today

Dec 11 2024 200 ep. 52 mins 1.4k

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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.

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Can Syria’s caretaker PM navigate the power struggle amid intensifying conflict?

Dec 11 2024 54 mins

①China, Vietnam vow to maintain high-level exchanges, targeted cooperation. (00:47) ②Syrian caretaker prime minister to lead transitional government amid ongoing conflict. (12:10) ③South Korean lawmakers to vote on second impeachment motion against President Yoon. (24:24) ④Trump mocks Canada’s Trudeau as “governor” of a U.S. state. (36:19) ⑤Sales of China’s ne

China’s economy in 2025: Renewed growth impetus expected

Dec 10 2024 55 mins

① Chinese economy to gain renewed growth impetus in 2025. (00:47) ② UN says 16 mln people need aid in Syria. (14:14) ③ Zelenskyy asks for "enduring peace" after Trump says US may reduce aid to Ukraine. (24:42) ④ TikTok hires ex-Trump administration lawyer ahead of Supreme Court appeal. (35:23) ⑤ UnitedHealthcare CEO shot and killed in New York. (45:54)

Syria at crossroads: The battle for power and influence

Dec 09 2024 54 mins

① Russia says Bashar al-Assad has fled to Moscow as rebels capture Damascus. (00:45) ② South Korean authorities order overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk-yeol. (13:31) ③ Australia and Nauru ink a landmark security treaty amid criticism over sovereignty concerns. (26:28) ④ Trump names former Sen. David Perdue of Georgia to be ambassador to China. (35:57) ⑤ China

China's visa-free policy: see beyond stereotypes, experience real China

Dec 06 2024 53 mins

A growing number of tourists are flocking to China as the country expands its visa-free policy to cover more countries in Asia and Europe. How is it reshaping the country’s global image as a welcoming destination for both business and leisure travelers? Host Ge Anna is joined by Mario Cavolo, Founder and CEO of M Communications Group, and Senior Fellow, Center for China & Global

France's government collapse and deepening political instability

Dec 05 2024 53 mins

① For the first time since 1962, France’s government has collapsed in a no-confidence vote. What does it tell about the current state of French politics? (00:49) ② The UNESCO has inscribed Spring Festival on its intangible cultural heritage list. We explore the values of the festival and why it deserves a spot on the list. (14:37) ③ Taiwan’s Lai Ching-te has made a seco

South Korea’s political crisis following a short-lived martial law

Dec 04 2024 51 mins

① In a meeting with Nepal's prime minister, Xi Jinping called for advancing high-quality Belt and Road cooperation between China and Nepal. What could be the future trend of China-Nepal cooperation? (00:54) ② In South Korea, opposition parties are moving to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over a short-lived martial law. What does the drama tells us about South Korean politics?

Biden’s first and only Africa visit during his presidency

Dec 03 2024 52 mins

① President Xi Jinping has emphasized advancing high-quality cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), urging efforts to manage all types of risks and effectively address the impact of geopolitical conflicts. What could be BRI cooperation’s future trajectory? (00:50) ② Why has US President Joe Biden waited until the final days of his presidency to visit Africa? (

The spreading political crisis in Georgia

Dec 02 2024 52 mins

① Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has embarked on a four-day trip to China. We explore what’s at stake in his visit and the prospect of China-Nepal cooperation. (00:52) ② In a foreign ministers’ meeting convened in the Chinese city of Chengdu, China and Central Asian countries agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation based on a historic China-Central Asia summit l

Panel: What's known about Trump's cabinet picks so far?

Nov 29 2024 52 mins

Donald Trump has swiftly named a flurry of key Cabinet positions for his second administration. He's chosen Florida senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Fox News host Pete Hegseth as pentagon chief, and billionaire hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary. However, some of his chosen candidates might not face an easy path toward Senate confirmation. Former U.

How can Luxembourg help foster closer China-EU relations?

Nov 28 2024 51 mins

①Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister Xavier Bettel is on a visit to China. What are the prospects for enhanced cooperation between the two countries? (00:46) ②China's Foreign Ministry has urged G7 to abandon "narrow geopolitical games." How does this call reflect the core principles of China's foreign policy? (13:33) ③China, Canada and Mexico have warned US President-elect D