Best China News Podcasts (2024)

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What can we expect from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's China trip? 52:00

2h ago52:00

52:00

①China says it welcomes U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit and will focus on five key missions in the bilateral talks.(00:53) ②Nearly 200 navy representatives from dozens of countries gather this week in eastern China to attend the Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao.(14:10) ③China's general public budget revenue sustained recove…

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PLA Navy marks 75 years since founding 59:45

4h ago59:45

59:45

The People’s Liberation Army Navy has made proposals on maritime governance and opened its warships to the public as it marks 75 years since its founding(01:06). China says it welcomes the visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and will make clear demands on issues concerning China's core interests(09:55). Prosecutors at Donald Trump's hus…

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PLA Navy marks 75 years since founding 59:45

4h ago59:45

59:45

The People’s Liberation Army Navy has made proposals on maritime governance and opened its warships to the public as it marks 75 years since its founding(01:06). China says it welcomes the visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and will make clear demands on issues concerning China's core interests(09:55). Prosecutors at Donald Trump's hus…

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RT presents Echoes of Kuliang - EP2: Bonding 27:54

4h ago27:54

27:54

In the summer of 1907, Kuliang welcomes new arrivals, forging friendships and igniting romance. Milton, Dashan and Haiyan start school, exploring their homeland's natural wonders and bonding through shared adventures...

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RT presents Echoes of Kuliang - EP2: Bonding 27:54

4h ago27:54

27:54

In the summer of 1907, Kuliang welcomes new arrivals, forging friendships and igniting romance. Milton, Dashan and Haiyan start school, exploring their homeland's natural wonders and bonding through shared adventures...

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Chinese people's growing interest in community libraries 24:42

4h ago24:42

24:42

April 23rd marks the World Book and Copyright Day, which is designated by the UNESCO to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. On this special occasion, we take a look at the growing interest in community libraries in Chinese cities. / Highlights of the ongoing Beijing International Film Festival (17:25). On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Br…

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Chinese people's growing interest in community libraries 24:42

5h ago24:42

24:42

April 23rd marks the World Book and Copyright Day, which is designated by the UNESCO to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. On this special occasion, we take a look at the growing interest in community libraries in Chinese cities. / Highlights of the ongoing Beijing International Film Festival (17:25). On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Br…

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[GLOBAL SOUTH] Should China Use Its Influence With Iran to Help the U.S. and Israel? 38:30

2h ago38:30

38:30

Senior U.S. leaders have once again called on China to use its considerable economic leverage to persuade Iran to change its behavior in the escalating conflict with Israel. Various U.S. have made this same request on several occasions already, going back all the way to the day after Hamas launched its assault on southern Israel on October 7th. Eac…

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What's in the 95 billion dollar foreign aid package just approved by U.S. House? 53:01

3h ago53:01

53:01

①Visiting Phnom Penh, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China is ready to work with Cambodia to strengthen cooperation in building the bilateral community with a shared future. What's the latest? (00:53) ②The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a 95 billion dollar legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Tai…

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At least 3 dead, 11 missing after heavy rains in Guangdong 59:45

3h ago59:45

59:45

Parts of China including Guangdong and Guangxi are expecting more severe weather as authorities warn of secondary disasters(01:02). Israel says it will pile pressure on Hamas for the release of hostages(11:48). Earth Day activities around the world and in China are focusing on reducing plastics and the harmonious co-existence between humans and nat…

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At least 3 dead, 11 missing after heavy rains in Guangdong 59:45

4h ago59:45

59:45

Parts of China including Guangdong and Guangxi are expecting more severe weather as authorities warn of secondary disasters(01:02). Israel says it will pile pressure on Hamas for the release of hostages(11:48). Earth Day activities around the world and in China are focusing on reducing plastics and the harmonious co-existence between humans and nat…

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RT presents Echoes of Kuliang - EP1: Encounter 27:36

1d ago27:36

27:36

In the summer of 1900, in a place called Kuliang in China, an American couple, the Gardners, met with the Guo family for the first time in the most unexpected way...

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RT presents Echoes of Kuliang - EP1: Encounter 27:36

1d ago27:36

27:36

In the summer of 1900, in a place called Kuliang in China, an American couple, the Gardners, met with the Guo family for the first time in the most unexpected way...

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World Earth Day: Tackling plastic pollution together! 24:56

2h ago24:56

24:56

Dive into Round Table's World Earth Day special, as Heyang sits down with Jimmiel Mandima, Vice President for Global Programs at IFAW. Discover how plastics affect us all, why elephants and raptors need our help, and find easy ways to join the global eco-movement! Get inspired, get informed, and get involved!…

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World Earth Day: Tackling plastic pollution together! 24:56

3h ago24:56

24:56

Dive into Round Table's World Earth Day special, as Heyang sits down with Jimmiel Mandima, Vice President for Global Programs at IFAW. Discover how plastics affect us all, why elephants and raptors need our help, and find easy ways to join the global eco-movement! Get inspired, get informed, and get involved!…

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Panel: Hainan Expo: Can consumption fuel China's economic growth? 52:56

1h ago52:56

52:56

The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo has just concluded in Hainan. Themed on sharing opportunities and creating a better life, the expo attracted over 4000 brands from 71 countries and regions. How does the event reflect China's latest consumption trends and market landscape? What are the prospects for China’s consumption growth, and …

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Israel launches attack on Iran: officials 59:45

3h ago59:45

59:45

Israeli and U.S. officials say Israel has launched an attack on Iran, but nuclear facilities near Tehran appear to be safe(01:04). India’s general election has kicked off and will last six weeks(12:39). And F1 has returned to Shanghai with hometown favorite Zhou Guanyu(21:04).

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Israel launches attack on Iran: officials 59:45

4h ago59:45

59:45

Israeli and U.S. officials say Israel has launched an attack on Iran, but nuclear facilities near Tehran appear to be safe(01:04). India’s general election has kicked off and will last six weeks(12:39). And F1 has returned to Shanghai with hometown favorite Zhou Guanyu(21:04).

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Stacking the everlasting appeal of Tetris 27:39

43m ago27:39

27:39

There's much debate about the ultimate video game of all time, with passionate arguments for classics like Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and My World. Yet, amidst the cacophony, there's one game that consistently claims the throne in the Hall of Fame of games - Tetris, created 40 years ago. What fuels the enduring passion and adoration for…

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Stacking the everlasting appeal of Tetris 27:39

21m ago27:39

27:39

There's much debate about the ultimate video game of all time, with passionate arguments for classics like Super Mario Bros, The Legend of Zelda, and My World. Yet, amidst the cacophony, there's one game that consistently claims the throne in the Hall of Fame of games - Tetris, created 40 years ago. What fuels the enduring passion and adoration for…

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Young people try self-healing from 'work smell' 24:56

1h ago24:56

24:56

Feeling like you've got this 'work smell' clinging to you? It's become a humorous badge of honor for many young workers in China. To shake off the stress, they're diving into the healing economy, exploring a myriad of activities aimed at finding inner peace. We take a look at wellness practices to reclaim their peace of mind! On the show: Heyang, L…

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Young people try self-healing from 'work smell' 24:56

18m ago24:56

24:56

Feeling like you've got this 'work smell' clinging to you? It's become a humorous badge of honor for many young workers in China. To shake off the stress, they're diving into the healing economy, exploring a myriad of activities aimed at finding inner peace. We take a look at wellness practices to reclaim their peace of mind! On the show: Heyang, L…

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U.S.-China Competition for Africa's Critical Resources 46:31

4h ago46:31

46:31

China maintains a massive lead over the U.S. and other G7 countries in both mining and refining capacity in Africa, a key vulnerability that policymakers in the U.S., Europe, and elsewhere say they're determined to rectify. A new report from the United States Institute of Peace lays out a roadmap for how the U.S. can close that gap with China to ac…

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The View from China: Leading IR scholar Da Wei of Tsinghua's CISS 1:25:27

7h ago1:25:27

1:25:27

This week on Sinica, I'm delighted to welcome Dá Wēi (达巍), one of China’s foremost scholars of China’s foreign relations and especially relations with the U.S. Da Wei is the director of the Center for International Security and Strategy (CISS) at Tsinghua University in Beijing, and is a professor in the department of International Relations at the …

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Is US probe into China's shipbuilding sector a “mistake on top of a mistake”? 52:25

10h ago52:25

52:25

① China says it firmly opposes a US investigation into China’s policies in shipbuilding and maritime logistics industries. We take a look at the politics behind the probe as well as Biden’s call for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel. (00:59) ② What’s at stake in Chinese foreign minister’s six-day trip to Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea? (1…

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Record setting Hainan Expo offers access, opportunities 59:45

11h ago59:45

59:45

Organizers of the China International Consumer Products Expo has hailed this year's event as successful with record attendance numbers and achievement of its low carbon goals(01:07). The Chinese foreign minister has called for peace in the South China Sea(10:38). And Dubai International Airport is gradually recovering after the heaviest rainfall in…

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Record setting Hainan Expo offers access, opportunities 59:45

11h ago59:45

59:45

Organizers of the China International Consumer Products Expo has hailed this year's event as successful with record attendance numbers and achievement of its low carbon goals(01:07). The Chinese foreign minister has called for peace in the South China Sea(10:38). And Dubai International Airport is gradually recovering after the heaviest rainfall in…

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Pet bird affection soars in young hands 26:25

16h ago26:25

26:25

The age-old tradition of keeping pet birds in China is undergoing a remarkable transformation, as a growing number of young people embrace a more interactive, emotionally-connected approach to avian companionship. What's behind this resurgence in pet bird ownership? Tune in for an in-depth discussion about this trend from a bird's-eye view. / Embra…

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Pet bird affection soars in young hands 26:25

15h ago26:25

26:25

The age-old tradition of keeping pet birds in China is undergoing a remarkable transformation, as a growing number of young people embrace a more interactive, emotionally-connected approach to avian companionship. What's behind this resurgence in pet bird ownership? Tune in for an in-depth discussion about this trend from a bird's-eye view. / Embra…

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How far away are we from riding flying cars? 24:09

17h ago24:09

24:09

Flying cars have long been the stuff of science fiction, are we getting closer to turning them into reality? From regulatory approvals to technology breakthroughs, we'll explore what it will take to bring flying cars out of the lab and into the sky. On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

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How far away are we from riding flying cars? 24:09

16h ago24:09

24:09

Flying cars have long been the stuff of science fiction, are we getting closer to turning them into reality? From regulatory approvals to technology breakthroughs, we'll explore what it will take to bring flying cars out of the lab and into the sky. On the show: Heyang, Li Yi & Josh Cotterill

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US is to sanction Iran after its strike on Israel. Is there double standard? 53:01

1d ago53:01

53:01

① China and the US have held the first dialogue between the two countries’ top defense officials in nearly 17 months. Is it a key step in keeping lines of communication open between the two military powers? (00:53) ② IMF upgrades 2024 global growth forecast to 3.2%. We take a look at the world economy’s potential challenges. (11:45) ③ The US says i…

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Green consumption highlight at Hainan Expo 59:45

1d ago59:45

59:45

China is displaying its green consumption trends at the China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan(01:00). China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft is at the launch area for the country's first manned space mission this year(11:48). And China and the United States have discussed military ties and financial issues in separate meetings(21:17).…

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Green consumption highlight at Hainan Expo 59:45

1d ago59:45

59:45

China is displaying its green consumption trends at the China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan(01:00). China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft is at the launch area for the country's first manned space mission this year(11:48). And China and the United States have discussed military ties and financial issues in separate meetings(21:17).…

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Shared Future, Shared Opportunities – Conversation with Global Mayors 1:10:03

1d ago1:10:03

1:10:03

Twenty-one mayors and government officials from 18 countries, including China, the U.S., Germany, Italy, Brazil, and Zambia, gathered to delve into how towns and cities can stimulate local vitality and grasp opportunities for cooperation. CGTN brings you this special program, "Conversation with Global Mayors."…

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Why do children's building blocks attract players of all ages? 27:56

1d ago27:56

27:56

Each of us holds dear memories of childhood toys, be it the gentle companionship of dolls, dynamic adventures of robots, or the boundless realms crafted from building blocks. For those of us who found joy in the latter, the colorful wooden blocks were the keys to constructing kingdoms of our own making. Join us as we explore why children's building…

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Why do children's building blocks attract players of all ages? 27:56

1d ago27:56

27:56

Each of us holds dear memories of childhood toys, be it the gentle companionship of dolls, dynamic adventures of robots, or the boundless realms crafted from building blocks. For those of us who found joy in the latter, the colorful wooden blocks were the keys to constructing kingdoms of our own making. Join us as we explore why children's building…

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Youth development-oriented city 24:55

1d ago24:55

24:55

We're spotlighting a two-year-old initiative that's reshaping the urban landscape: the construction of youth development-oriented cities. Through optimizing education, enhancing employment opportunities, solving housing issues, and more, these pilot cities are paving the way for a new era of urban living for the younger generation. Let's zoom in to…

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Youth development-oriented city 24:55

1d ago24:55

24:55

We're spotlighting a two-year-old initiative that's reshaping the urban landscape: the construction of youth development-oriented cities. Through optimizing education, enhancing employment opportunities, solving housing issues, and more, these pilot cities are paving the way for a new era of urban living for the younger generation. Let's zoom in to…

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Xi Jinping's message to Olaf Scholz 52:49

2d ago52:49

52:49

① Meeting Olaf Scholz in Beijing, Xi Jinping called for developing China-Germany bilateral ties in an all-round way from a long-term, strategic perspective. We take a look at Xi’s main messages to Germany. (00:51) ② China’s economy showed good performance in the first quarter of 2024, growing by 5.3% year on year. We delve into what drove the growt…

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China-Germany cooperation opportunity for the future: President Xi 59:45

2d ago59:45

59:45

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Beijing and urged both countries to develop bilateral ties from a sustainable and strategic point of view(01:05). Israel says Iran will face consequences for its attack, as Tehran vows a harsher response(09:52). And the flame for the Paris Olympics has been lit in Greece(21:33).…

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China-Germany cooperation opportunity for the future: President Xi 59:45

2d ago59:45

59:45

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Beijing and urged both countries to develop bilateral ties from a sustainable and strategic point of view(01:05). Israel says Iran will face consequences for its attack, as Tehran vows a harsher response(09:52). And the flame for the Paris Olympics has been lit in Greece(21:33).…

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What is the fate of your cellphone number after cancellation? 27:53

3d ago27:53

27:53

In the digital age, our smartphone numbers have become like our digital IDs, tethering us to various online platforms. But what happens if that virtual tether is severed? When your old number is resurrected, will your digital history rise from the grave? And here's the truly unsettling part - the ghostly data may now be beyond your control. Is ther…

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What is the fate of your cellphone number after cancellation? 27:53

3d ago27:53

27:53

In the digital age, our smartphone numbers have become like our digital IDs, tethering us to various online platforms. But what happens if that virtual tether is severed? When your old number is resurrected, will your digital history rise from the grave? And here's the truly unsettling part - the ghostly data may now be beyond your control. Is ther…

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The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo provides a global consumer spectacle! 24:49

3d ago24:49

24:49

We're right in the midst of the 4th China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan, running from April 13th till 18th! Let's explore the latest in digital, green, and health consumption at the Expo, set against the stunning backdrop of the picturesque Hainan island! On the show: Heyang, Li Yunqi & Xingyu…

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The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo provides a global consumer spectacle! 24:49

3d ago24:49

24:49

We're right in the midst of the 4th China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan, running from April 13th till 18th! Let's explore the latest in digital, green, and health consumption at the Expo, set against the stunning backdrop of the picturesque Hainan island! On the show: Heyang, Li Yunqi & Xingyu…

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Olaf Scholz’s highly-watched China visit 52:43

8d ago52:43

52:43

① What’s at stake in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s China visit? We are joined by Professor Hans-peter Burghof with University of Hohenheim in Germany and Professor Cui Hongjian from Beijing Foreign Studies University. (00:49) ② UN chief calls for restraint after Iran's attacks on Israel. To what extent has the attack intensified concerns that the…

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German chancellor visits Shanghai during China trip 59:45

4d ago59:45

59:45

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited a university and a German company in Shanghai(01:03). China is urging restraint amid tensions between Iran and Israel(08:09). And companies at the International Consumer Products Expo are focusing on innovation and cooperation(20:13).

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German chancellor visits Shanghai during China trip 59:45

3d ago59:45

59:45

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited a university and a German company in Shanghai(01:03). China is urging restraint amid tensions between Iran and Israel(08:09). And companies at the International Consumer Products Expo are focusing on innovation and cooperation(20:13).

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Principal applauded for handling a controversial game on campus 26:38

4d ago26:38

26:38

A popular children's game involving cigarette packets attracts controversy, but a principal in Central China masterfully handled the potentially lose-lose situation, by letting the students have a say. / Motivational Monday (17:40)! On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Brandon Yates

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