Episodios

  • Is the U.S.–Israel escalation pushing the Middle East toward all-out war?

    Is the U.S.–Israel escalation pushing the Middle East toward all-out war?
    Mar 2 2026
    The Middle East faces a historic turning point after Iran confirmed that its Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, was killed in U.S.–Israeli strikes. Tehran has formed an interim leadership council as it prepares to select the next Supreme Leader. U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation, saying American forces would respond with force "never seen before." Reactions worldwide are sharply divided. What strategic endgame are the United States and Israel pursuing in the region? And how far could the shockwaves spread?
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  • China and Germany: A strategic reset in the making?

    China and Germany: A strategic reset in the making?
    Feb 27 2026
    German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has just concluded his first official visit to China since taking office in May 2025. In Beijing, he expressed his commitment to deepening Germany's comprehensive strategic partnership with China. At the same time, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined three key areas for strengthening ties. This visit is about more than bilateral relations. It comes amid rising uncertainty over the U.S. trade and economic policies. So what are the real takeaways from Merz's trip? What signals does it send for China and Germany? And how might it reshape Europe and the wider international landscape?
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  • Inside America's trade whiplash

    Inside America's trade whiplash
    Feb 25 2026
    Pure tariff chaos. On February 20, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he imposed tariffs last April under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, better known as IEEPA. Trump called the ruling "ridiculous." He struck back, announcing a new 10% global tariff, this time under a different law and warning it could rise to 15%. But here's the twist: These new tariffs can only stay in place for 150 days without congressional approval. So what is going on with U.S. trade policy? And what does this rollercoaster reveal about America's political system?
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  • What happens when robots and AI join the holiday?

    What happens when robots and AI join the holiday?
    Feb 18 2026
    Spring Festival in Beijing is no longer just about temple fairs and red lanterns. This year, the celebrations also feature VR experiences, humanoid robots, and AI-generated performances. In this edition of our Year of the Horse special, we look at how emerging technologies are becoming part of the holiday atmosphere. We discuss what this integration of tech means for cultural expression, creativity, and public confidence. Is AI simply a tool, or is it reshaping how traditions are experienced?
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  • Blessings, bells and a 'crying horse'

    Blessings, bells and a 'crying horse'
    Feb 16 2026
    In Beijing's 600-year-old Longfusi, a neighborhood recently visited by Chinese President Xi Jinping, tradition meets creativity as the city welcomes the Year of the Horse. From bustling festival fairs to red 'Fu' decorations, we explore what the horse symbolizes today: strength, vitality, and forward momentum—and how young people, longtime residents, and international visitors are celebrating.
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  • Munich Security Conference sounds the alarm

    Munich Security Conference sounds the alarm
    Feb 13 2026
    The post-war international order is under unprecedented strain. At the 2026 Munich Security Conference, a stark warning has emerged: The United States is "taking an axe" to decades of established global norms. As the conference opens in Munich, Europe finds itself struggling to adapt to a rapidly shifting strategic reality, while global economic uncertainty continues to mount. What does this mean for transatlantic ties, international institutions, and the rules-based order built after World War II? How will Europe navigate this new normal, and how is China viewing the changes underway?
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  • What the Epstein files reveal about power, secrecy, and the system

    What the Epstein files reveal about power, secrecy, and the system
    Feb 11 2026
    Over the past year, a massive release of documents tied to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has pulled back the curtain on one of the most disturbing scandals of our time. Following a law passed by the U.S. Congress in November demanding full transparency, the Department of Justice has published more than 3 million pages of material, including over 2,000 videos and 180,000 images. These files implicate a web of powerful figures: business tycoons, government officials, and royalty. How did the system allow this to happen? Where did accountability fail? And how transparent or functional are Western political and social systems when power and privilege are involved?
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  • Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years: How justice is served

    Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years: How justice is served
    Feb 9 2026
    Jimmy Lai, founder of the now-defunct Apple Daily, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to publish seditious materials and collusion with external forces to endanger national security. The Hong Kong SAR government welcomed the verdict, saying the conviction demonstrates that righteousness is upheld by the law. Is the 20-year sentence justified? How did the court arrive at this decision? And what does the case signal for Hong Kong going forward?
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