Biz Talk

Analysts share their views on how the G20 Summit in South Africa has reinforced the group's role in addressing uneven recovery, climate change and digital disruption to foster inclusive global growth.

China is charting a new course in commercial space, as the National Space Administration sets up a dedicated department to steer one of the country’s fastest-growing high-tech industries. (00:46） And on the consumer front, beyond the Labubu craze, we dive into why spending in China is shifting from goods to services — and what that means for the broader economy. (19:10)

In this episode, our reporter Aaron Liu sits down with experts to assess how AI is reshaping our daily lives.

Global banks are turning increasingly upbeat about China’s economic trajectory. Financial institutions like Goldman Sachs now expect China’s exports to grow 5 to 6 percent annually over the next few years, more than double their earlier forecasts. It has also nudged its forecast for China’s GDP growth this year from 4.9 to 5 percent. Analysts are broadly optimistic, anticipating that continued policy support, structural upgrades, and the unleashing of domestic potential will sustain China's economic momentum. What’s the state of China’s economy? And why have global banks become more optimistic about it?

A sustainable development concept born in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province has blossomed into the core principles now guiding China's bold national journey toward a green transformation.

China accounted for almost 80% of global EV sales growth in 2024. What are the underlying forces behind this growth? (00:45) Moody’s Chief Economist says the U.S. economy is riding an AI high, but it may not last. (15:38)

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.