Biz Talk

Global executives at this year's China International Import Expo share why they are betting on continued growth and deepening their roots in the dynamic Chinese economy.

China’s latest economic data paints a picture of a steady recovery. The consumer price index rose in October for the first time since June, up 0.2 percent — the fastest pace so far this year. Meanwhile, the annual Double 11 shopping festival underscored the resilience and innovation of China’s consumer market, with major e-commerce platforms reporting record sales fueled by AI-driven technologies and a growing consumer appetite for quality and diversity. At the same time, China’s foreign trade has remained robust. What do these figures reveal about the strength of domestic demand and export momentum? And what policy moves might we expect in the coming months?

APEC was back in South Korea after 20 years at a critical crossroads. As global tensions rise, can its unique spirit of collaboration steer us toward a future that is genuinely inclusive, sustainable, and dynamic?

The 8th China International Import Expo, or CIIE, is currently held in Shanghai. As a key part of China's commitment to further opening up its economy, the expo aims to transform the country's vast market into shared opportunities for the world. Chinese Premier Li Qiang hailed the CIIE as a bridge connecting the world, and an entrance to the Chinese economy. On the exhibition floor, the spotlight is on the future: humanoid robots doing kung fu, autonomous-driving vehicles making their Asia-Pacific debut, and smart technologies offering new solutions for people’s everyday life. To dive into this, our host Zhao Yang spoke with Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Andy Mok, a tech analyst and professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University; Yan Liang, Professor of Economics, Willamette University.

China and ASEAN have signed a free trade area 3.0 upgrade protocol in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The upgraded FTA will introduce nine new chapters covering areas such as the digital economy, the green economy, and supply chain connectivity. What does the updated FTA mean for businesses, digital trade, and the future of Asia’s economy？(00:43) Beijing has hosted the 2025 Financial Street Forum. We’ll examine the messages coming from this event. (20:46)

In this episode, we spoke to CEO Andrea Casaluci of Italian tire maker Pirelli and Director Roddy Campbell of Partnerships & International Business at Tennis Australia, for their insights into China’s evolving market.

Facing global challenges, China is pursuing high-quality, green economic growth. Albert Park, chief economist of the Asian Development Bank, shares insights on this evolution as China drafts its next five-year plan.

As the UN marks 80 years, Director Neris Mercedes Baez of UN Procurement Division joins the program to discuss how the department drives sustainability and global partnership.

On the UN's 80th anniversary, UN Global Compact CEO Sanda Ojiambo discusses driving inclusive progress by aligning business with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Analysts share their opinions on how multilateralism and emerging powers are building a more efficient and human-centered global economic system.