Biz Talk

Former Belgian ambassador to China Patrick Nijs has devoted decades to China's ecological and environmental protection efforts. Why did the former ambassador choose to stay in China to pursue his ecological dream?

China-Africa cooperation is entering a new phase under the framework of the FOCAC Summit and the Belt and Road Initiative. CGTN talks to Ambassador of Morocco to China Abdelkader El Ansari and Chief China Economist of Standard Bank of South Africa Jeremy Stevens, to discuss the economic and trade relations between China and Africa, the cooperation in clean energy and electric vehicle industry, the Belt and Road Initiative boosting connectivity within the African continent, as well as how to further strengthen China-Africa cooperation and the Global South cooperation at large.

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar AlKhorayef spoke on the opportunities and challenges in various areas of cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia, including automotive industry upgrading, mineral resources development, technological innovation, and sustainable development. That came in an exclusive interview with CGTN's Lincoln Humphries, during the minister’s recent visit to Guangzhou city in southern China.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Zambia. From infrastructure development to energy technology, the partnership between the two nations has continually deepened, yielding remarkable results. We spoke with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema, finding how the China-Zambia cooperation propels mutual development while jointly addressing global challenges.

China and Malawi have elevated their relationship to a strategic partnership, announced during Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera at the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation in Beijing. President Chakwera shares insights on the evolving economic and trade ties between the nations and discusses Malawi’s transformation from a landlocked to a land-linked economy under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Dubai’s business forum made history by debuting in Beijing on August 21st. This strategic move underscores Dubai's goal to forge a strong partnership with China, focusing on high-growth enterprises and innovation. Dubai aims to become the Silicon Valley of the Middle East, with a particular emphasis on digital advancements.

This week's BizTalk is joined by Jürg Burri, ambassador of Switzerland to China; Guillaume Joyet, executive director of SwissCham in China; and Gianni Di Giovanni, executive vice president of Eni Group, to explore the impact of China's high-level opening-up on foreign investment. The discussion focuses on how the new economic momentum represented by artificial intelligence, digital economy, and green technology are creating new investment opportunities for foreign investors.

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to be the largest event ever hosted in France, drawing billions of viewers worldwide. Over 10,500 of the world’s top athletes will compete in Paris, with an estimated 15 million people expected to gather for 19 days of intense competition and celebration of the Olympic spirit. However, beyond the spectacle lies a crucial question: what does hosting the Olympics mean for a city's economy? Can the Games break its perception of being too expensive for host cities, and instead, be a catalyst for economic growth?

Over the past few years, the Chinese economy has undergone significant transformations, reshaping the global economic landscape. With ongoing reforms aimed at enhancing market efficiency, reducing regulatory barriers, and fostering a more transparent business climate, China is demonstrating a firm commitment to opening up. For multinational corporations and investors worldwide, understanding China’s investment landscape has never been more crucial.

In this episode, we explore the outcomes of China's recent third plenum, a crucial event that sets the nation's policy direction by adopting a comprehensive reform resolution. With over 300 initiatives aimed at advancing Chinese modernization, these reforms are poised to significantly influence both domestic and global economic landscapes.