① China, Chad vow to expand mutually beneficial cooperation. (00:44)② China expands trade in and equipment renewal policies to drive consumption. (14:08)③ Construction efforts are underway to resettle residents affected by the recent earthquake in Xizang. (24:12)④ China-U.S. film co-production pioneer calls for stronger collaboration on key issues. (35:46)

① China, Congo vow to deepen cooperation, strengthen China-Africa ties. (00:45)② China to set up basic eldercare service network by 2029: guidelines. (15:05)③ European gas storage sites dwindle at fastest pace since 2018. (24:56)④ Chinese EV giant BYD hits record sales of NEVs worldwide in 2024. (33:06) ⑤ “Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders,” says Danish PM as Donald Trump Jr. arrives. (43:43)

① China congratulates Indonesia on becoming full member of BRICS. (00:43)② Canadian PM Trudeau to resign after nine years in power. (13:40)③ Chinese tech giants dismiss inclusion on US ‘Section 1260H’ list as a “Clear Mistake.” (25:06)④ Euro zone economy ends 2024 on fragile note as manufacturing slump deepens. (34:06)⑤ Austrian president gives Freedom Party mandate to form gov't. (45:18)

Liu Kun, a former Washington correspondent, discusses China's evolving economic strategy with Dr. He Wenping, an expert on African affairs, who analyzes the significance of Wang Yi's Africa tour for China-Africa partnerships. Dr. Zhou Mi offers insights on high-quality development goals for 2024, while Professor Chu Chiang examines the geopolitical implications of U.S.-Asia relations. Lastly, Dr. Wang Jing highlights the urgent calls from Syria for U.S. sanctions to be lifted. The conversation unveils the intricate ties shaping global dynamics.

Yang Chunsheng, Senior VP of AVIC International, shares insights on the promising low-altitude economy in China, projected to exceed 1 trillion yuan by 2026. Dr. Zhang Fan highlights the technological advancements, including eVTOL aircraft for urban mobility. Dr. Zhou Mi analyzes the intricate economic policies shaping this sector. The discussion delves into regulatory challenges and the necessity for international collaboration, emphasizing the importance of safety, innovation, and overcoming public skepticism for a successful low-altitude future.

Harvey Zoldan, former VP of ABC TV Network, discusses the shocking New Orleans attack, exploring potential terrorist motives linked to an Army veteran. Ma Jun shares insights on China's new energy law aimed at sustainability, highlighting its shift away from coal. Zhao Ying analyzes the benefits of China's flexible retirement system for enhancing labor market efficiency. He Wenping talks about Brazil's BRICS vision under Lula, emphasizing cooperation with the Global South, while Li Ming discusses the strengthening ties between China and Serbia.

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.

As 2024 retreats fast into the past, how shall we summarize what has happened in our world over the past year? At a forum on foreign policy in mid-December, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that, in 2024, the world witnessed transformation intertwined with instability, marked by protracted and intensified geopolitical conflicts, repeated attempts to decouple and sever supply chains, and the accelerated rise of the Global South.Where is our world heading? In this edition of the program, we will try to get closer to the answer by decoding the remarkable changes, instability, and conflicts we saw in 2024. Host Ding Heng is joined by Professor Zha Daojiong from the School of International Studies, Peking University; Professor Joseph Siracusa, Dean of Global Futures with Curtin University; Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow of the Center for China and Globalization.

As we bid farewell to 2024, various Chinese publications have released their annual lists of the “Top Buzzwords of the Year,” each offering a unique lens on the nation’s social, cultural, and economic dynamics.From China’s innovative development driven by new-quality productive forces and digital transformation, to cultural and economic phenomena such as the global success of the video game Black Myth: Wukong and the rapid growth of the low-altitude economy, what best defined China in 2024?Host Ge Anna is joined by Andy Mok, a Tech Analyst and Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization (CCG); Prof. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center at Minzu University of China; and Prof. Li Lun, an Assistant Professor of Economics at the Peking University School of Economics.

With years of careful government planning, combined with entrepreneurship and a dedication of going carbon-free, China has built up an EV industry worth of billions of dollars. China overtook Japan in 2023 to become the world’s largest auto exporter.The competitiveness of Chinese EVs has brought changes to the global auto industry. Some international automakers feel they are being impacted. Some Western governments have hyped up the narrative of “overcapacity” in China’s new energy sector, while others resorted to tariffs on Chinese EVs.What have the Chinese government and enterprises done right to bring up this booming industry? How is the rise of Chinese EVs reshaping the global auto industry? Host Ding Heng is joined by Zhou Sili, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance at University of Macau; Warwick Powell, Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology and Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute; Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer of Novem Arcae Technologies.