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How can China stay confident and overcome challenges in 2025?

Jan 1, 2025
Einar Tangen is a Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, while Han Hua co-founded the Beijing Club for International Dialogue. They delve into Xi Jinping's New Year address, underlining China's proactive policies for 2025 amidst global challenges. The conversation shifts to China’s booming ice and snow economy, which could reach 1.2 trillion yuan by 2027, driving winter tourism and youth engagement. Lastly, Dr. Zhang Xin discusses the fallout from halted Russian gas exports to Europe, highlighting its implications for regional energy security in an unsettled geopolitical climate.
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