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Dialogue
Dialogue covers a wide range of topics, providing a balanced and critical perspective on current affairs and analysis within the framework of cross-cultural and multidisciplinary comparisons. Hundreds of heads of state, diplomats, business leaders and culture icons have appeared on the show.
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High-quality development
China's economy is showing signs of renewed momentum, driven by strong growth in high-tech manufacturing and emerging industries. But with external pressures…
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The Long March: 90 years on
Ninety years ago, the Chinese Red Army completed one of the most remarkable journeys in modern history, crossing snow-capped mountains and treacherous…
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Unrest in Europe
A wave of protests and social unrest is sweeping across Europe. In France, hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets, with some demonstrations erupting…
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Mounting questions over direction of Japan's political leadership
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's latest offering to Yasukuni Shrine has once again stirred controversy across East Asia. Against the backdrop of…
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China-EU trade
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels for a two-day summit with trade imbalances, European competitiveness and economic security high on the agenda. China and the…
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China's role in shaping the international order
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty and growing global divisions, the world faces mounting challenges to peace, cooperation and shared…
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China's economic vitality
From solar panels and new energy vehicles to robots and artificial intelligence, China is expanding its lead across a growing range of advanced manufacturing…
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Chinese economy: opportunities and challenges ahead
The Chinese economy continued to improve in the third quarter, with new growth drivers gaining momentum. As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan period, what…
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Beijing's urban governance is evolving
Beijing's Swift Response to Public Complaint System built around the 12345 citizen hotline offers a window into China's evolving approach to urban governance…
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China-EU trade relations
The EU trade commissioner is in Beijing for the second China-EU trade and investment consultations. Meantime, the EU is considering a new trade tool modeled on…
DialogueChina’s FDI confidence index ranking up globally
Surveys show foreign investors’ confidence in China is rising. China’s high-tech sectors attracted a record share of inbound FDI. China moved up two positions…
DialogueChina’s economic vitality
From solar panels and new energy vehicles to robots and artificial intelligence, China is expanding its lead across a growing range of advanced manufacturing…
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Yemen conflict tensions rise as Saudi-Houthi clashes intensify
Yemen's conflict has escalated again as fierce clashes have erupted between Saudi-backed forces and the Houthis following years of relative calm. Continued…
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China-Africa humanitarian cooperation: Turning pledges into action
Africa is facing mounting humanitarian pressures, from resurgent diseases and climate-related disasters to chronic food insecurity, as global humanitarian…
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Xi-Trump meeting charts new course for China-US ties
The latest Xi-Trump meeting at the White House charts a new course for China-US relations, focusing on strategic stability amid cooperation and competition…
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Understanding Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US
Analysts share their perspectives on the significance of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States. They discuss issues including the…
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Xi Jinping's US state visit and the future of China-US relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday afternoon for a state visit to the United States. The visit comes as Beijing and…
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Xi-Trump meeting: Navigating a new phase in China-US relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. The visit…
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What's behind the positive signals ahead of the Xi-Trump summit?
Chinese President Xi Jinping is heading to Washington for his second state visit to the United States, as Beijing and Washington describe their latest trade…
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Decoding China-EU economic ties
Analysts share their views on economic and trade relations between China and the European Union. They discuss economic complementarity between the two sides…
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Interpreting Hong Kong's first five-year plan
Analysts share their opinions on Hong Kong's first five-year plan for economic and social development. They discuss the balance between the city's traditional…
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China-India relations
China and India share a history of exchanges stretching back thousands of years. As two of the world's largest developing nations, they also face many of the…
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China's BRICS vision
At the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the group to be a pioneer in innovation, peace and stability, exchanges among…
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Strengthening the voice of the Global South
Experts explain how the upcoming BRICS Summit will bring Global South countries closer and strengthen their standing in the international community. They also…
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Understanding prospects of BRICS cooperation
Analysts share their opinions on the upcoming BRICS Summit in New Delhi. They discuss the group's achievements in the past two decades, the future of closer…
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Global financial landscape
Deep cracks are emerging in the dollar centered global financial system. European nations are repatriating gold reserves, while US debt, trade frictions, and…
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Understanding Chinese president's latest diplomatic footprint
Analysts share their opinions on Chinese President Xi Jinping's latest overseas trip. They discuss issues including China's ties with Kyrgyzstan and Egypt, the…
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China-Egypt film cooperation
As China and Egypt mark 70 years of diplomatic relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping is paying a state visit to Egypt, opening a new chapter in ties between…
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SCO Summit 2026
This year's SCO Summit in Bishkek comes as the organization marks its 25th anniversary. Leaders have advanced plans for the SCO Development Bank, broadening…
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China-Kyrgyzstan ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Bishkek for a state visit to Kyrgyzstan and attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit. Describing China-Kyrgyzstan…
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Interpreting the journey for peace
Analysts share their views on their driving journey from Europe to China. They discuss the significance of following in Marco Polo's footsteps, the role of…
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Understanding escalating US pressure on Iran
Analysts share their views on the new US economic campaign against Iran. They discuss the possibility of US efforts to economically isolate Iran, the…
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US-Canada trade rift
Trade frictions between the United States and Canada have flared up after weeks of negotiations, with talks collapsing at the last minute. What caused…
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Interpreting Macao's new Five-Year Plan and its economic prospects
The Macao Special Administrative Region has unveiled its third Five-Year Plan for 2026 to 2030, setting out a roadmap for the city's next stage of development…
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Understanding US-Brazil tensions
Analysts share their views on the strained relations between the United States and Brazil, including Brazil's domestic response to the disputes, the state of…
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China's manufacturing competitiveness
China's growing industrial strength has repeatedly been framed by critics in the West as squeezing out competitors. Yet China's rapid advances in technological…
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Understanding Japan's approach to its wartime past
August 15 marks 81 years since Japan's unconditional surrender in World War II. Yet eight decades later, Japan's failure to fully confront its history of…
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China's emergency weather response
Typhoon Dolphin made two landfalls in east China, bringing powerful winds, torrential rain, and widespread flooding. The storm struck months after China…
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Global governance
As the world undergoes profound change and the Global South assumes a greater role in international affairs, China's development path and its approach to…
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Understanding the Ceuta border crisis
Analysts share their opinions on issues related to the recent border crisis in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, including political, economic, and social forces…
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Japan's security shift: Behind the new defense white paper and intelligence overhaul
Four days after launching its new National Intelligence Bureau, Japan's Cabinet approved the 2026 Defense White Paper, signaling what critics describe as…
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China travel
In the first half of 2026, China welcomed 22.91 million foreign visitors, up 20.4% year-on-year, with nearly 78% entering visa-free as entry policies were…
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China's new export engines
From the "old three" exports of clothing, furniture, and home appliances to the "new three" of electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and solar cells, China's…
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Japan's neo-militarism
China has called on Japan to draw lessons from history and act with prudence following the establishment of its new National Intelligence Bureau. What…
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Kung fu and the China experience
In this episode, we explore the world of kung fu and what it reveals about Chinese culture. We also hear from Jostein Hauge, a political economist at the…
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AI competition: What is behind the AI distillation dispute?
As scrutiny of Chinese AI companies intensifies in Washington, nearly 200 US startups and technology groups are urging the government not to cut off Chinese…
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US-Iran conflict: A fragile calm or the beginning of diplomacy?
After nearly two weeks of heavy fighting between the US and Iran, the two sides have stopped striking each other, at least for now. US President Donald Trump…
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UK's new political chapter
Britain's new prime minister enters Downing Street facing major economic and political challenges. Andy Burnham is the country's seventh leader in a decade…
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China-ASEAN ties: Key outcomes from the China-ASEAN meeting
China and ASEAN are marking 35 years of dialogue relations and 5 years of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his ASEAN…
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Extreme climate: Resilience in the face of financial risks
Around the globe, extreme heat, floods and wildfires are turning climate risks into severe economic shocks, shaking food chains and global finance worldwide…
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China's vision for global AI governance
Chinese President Xi Jinping has delivered a keynote speech at the opening of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance…
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China's economic performance in the first half
China's economy grew by 4.7 percent in the first half of the year, with foreign trade rising nearly 17 percent, and new growth drivers expanding at a faster…
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Europe's rightward shift
Across Europe, nationalist and right-wing populist parties, once confined to the exterior, are now entering governments, gaining parliamentary influence and…
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Building a new energy system
China has issued an action plan for peaking carbon emissions during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. It outlines measures to accelerate the transition to clean…
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Iran war: The roots of the conflict
The Middle East is once again at a critical crossroads. After a fresh exchange of strikes, US President Donald Trump declares the MOU dead. Renewed escalation…
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Wang Yi's Nordic visit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is wrapping up a week-long tour of Northern Europe, with stops in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway. It is the first visit…
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Global security at a crossroads
The world today stands at a crossroads. From the Middle East to Europe, armed conflicts remain on the rise, and the suffering of war is felt beyond the…
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CPC marks 105th anniversary
Addressing a gathering marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, Chinese leader Xi Jinping described the Party's century-long journey as…
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China marks 105th founding of the CPC
Beijing has held a grand gathering to mark the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central…
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CPC at 105
This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. From just over 50 members in 1921 to more than 100 million today, the…