Inside China

With slower growth in China’s economy, young professionals and middle-class people across the country are tightening their belts and cutting down on spending. But what can the rest of the world expect from diminished demand in the second-biggest economy?

Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee discusses his challenges in revitalizing the city's economy amidst geopolitical tensions. Topics include mission-driven strategies, handling extreme weather, continuous learning, and expressing confidence in Hong Kong's future.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim navigates Malaysia's relationships with China and the US, discusses territorial disputes, Hong Kong's resilience, challenges in achieving peace in Gaza, support for Palestinians, and commitment to justice and compassion in international affairs.

Exploring concerns over China's overcapacity flooding global markets with cheap goods, sparking tensions with the EU and US. Delving into the impact on sectors like electric vehicles and solar panels, along with EU investigations into Chinese green energy manufacturing. Diverse views within the EU on overcapacity issue and potential trade war looming between EU and China.

The US has been grappling with an opioid crisis for decades, but the problem has been exacerbated by the arrival of fentanyl – a synthetic drug 50 times more potent than heroin. What roles do China and India play in the global illicit fentanyl trade? Post correspondent Khushboo Razdan and independent investigative journalist Ben Westhoff walk us through their reporting. For more on this: https://sc.mp/8c9626

Senior correspondent Ralph Jennings discusses the challenges of inbound tourism in China post-pandemic, including visa policies, setting up Chinese payment apps, internet access, and economic contributions. Insights on preferred visa-free countries and strategies to attract foreign tourists.

Hong Kong’s urban jungle was once regularly visited by wild tigers, with sightings of the big cats until the 1960s. While local history books only mention tiger killings in 1915 and 1942, the animals appear in oral accounts, newspapers and John Saeki's 2022 book The Last Tigers of Hong Kong – which tells tales of deadly attacks and terrified villagers hearing roars and frantic pig squealing. In this podcast, the Post tracks down Hong Kong’s links to the critically endangered South China tiger. 🐅

China is pushing the boundaries of science fiction with advancements in nuclear technology for space travel, development of thorium molten-salt reactors, and progress in hypersonic weapon technology. The use of AI in various fields, including designing dental crowns, optimizing solar panel deployment, and combatting corruption, is also highlighted. The podcast explores how AI is enhancing governance in Chinese cities by identifying corruption, and discusses the training of young scientists to support China's scientific progress.

Exploring China's economic and geopolitical implications post 'two sessions', focusing on Communist Party control over cabinet, economic challenges, and technological progress. Discussing U.S. rivalry, 'China threat' perception, diplomatic approaches, rise of China, global conflicts, and the importance of journalists in Hong Kong amidst challenges.

How might a second Trump presidency affect US relations with China, North Korea, Japan, Asean, India and more? Post US bureau chief Robert Delaney compares and analyses the foreign policies of incumbent President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump and explores whether Beijing prefers one over the other. Read the latest on the US presidential 2024 elections: https://sc.mp/0d0073