Episodios

  • China grows 5%, why it stands out

    China grows 5%, why it stands out
    Apr 17 2026
    The global economy is facing uncertainty as tensions in the Middle East escalate. The International Monetary Fund has cut its global growth forecast to 3.1%, warning that the outlook has "abruptly darkened" following the outbreak of war involving Iran. At the same time, China reported a steady 5% GDP growth in the first quarter, raising key questions about resilience and shifting economic dynamics. How did China sustain its growth? How is the Iran war impacting the global economy? And what does it mean for the world, and for you?
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  • Inside Sanchez's China visit: What's the signal?

    Inside Sanchez's China visit: What's the signal?
    Apr 15 2026
    During his latest 5-day official visit, Pedro Sanchez returned to China for the fourth time in just four years, signaling deepening ties between Spain and China. Invited by Chinese Premier Li Qiang, the Spanish prime minister held high-level talks with President Xi Jinping and visited key institutions, including tech giant Xiaomi. Following previous high-profile exchanges, including visits by King Felipe VI of Spain, what's driving this growing momentum between Madrid and Beijing? In a world facing rising uncertainty and shifting geopolitics, what message is Spain sending, especially with its stance on the Iran conflict?
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  • A drone, a bubble tea, and a bigger message

    A drone, a bubble tea, and a bigger message
    Apr 10 2026
    A rare high-level meeting has taken place. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, met with Cheng Li-wun, chairwoman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, in Beijing during her visit to the Chinese mainland, the first of its kind in 10 years. From Jiangsu to Shanghai, Cheng's trip blends history, future vision, and even a touch of everyday life. What does this visit signify? A symbolic gesture, or the start of something bigger?
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  • Ceasefire at the 11th hour

    Ceasefire at the 11th hour
    Apr 8 2026
    A dramatic last-minute breakthrough: Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, less than two hours before a critical deadline set by US President Donald Trump. With tensions at a tipping point and threats looming over the Strait of Hormuz, both sides are now heading to the negotiating table in response to a 10-point proposal from Iran. What triggered this sudden shift? What's inside the proposal? And will this fragile pause hold?
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  • Cross-Strait ties

    Cross-Strait ties
    Apr 1 2026
    Amid rising geopolitical tensions, a rare moment of engagement is emerging across the Taiwan Strait. At a time when global flashpoints are multiplying, any sign of dialogue carries added weight. For the first time in nearly a decade, the leader of the Kuomintang party has been invited to visit the mainland. How might this reshape the trajectory of cross-Strait relations? And what signals does it send, not only to both sides, but to an increasingly uncertain world?
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  • The Trump administration claims victory, but is that the full story?

    The Trump administration claims victory, but is that the full story?
    Mar 30 2026
    As the US-Israeli war against Iran enters its second month, US President Donald Trump claims victory, insisting that Iran is "begging to make a deal." But is that the full story? On the ground, Iranian strikes have hit multiple US military bases across the region, raising serious questions about Washington's long-standing "security guarantee." What does that mean for US allies and for the global balance of power?
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  • Against the headwinds: How Asia keeps winning

    Against the headwinds: How Asia keeps winning
    Mar 27 2026
    Despite global headwinds, Asia's economy remains resilient and forward-looking. According to the Boao Forum for Asia, the region is projected to grow by 4.5% in 2026, accounting for nearly half of global GDP on a PPP basis. How has Asia become the world's primary growth engine? What new forces are shaping its future? And how will it navigate rising global uncertainty?
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  • Is China-US re-engagement getting back on track in 2026?

    Is China-US re-engagement getting back on track in 2026?
    Mar 25 2026
    "Isolation is a death sentence for universities." That's how Harvard professor William Kirby describes the risks of cutting off academic ties between China and the United States. In this special episode, he explains to CGTN host Liu Xin why re-engagement is not just desirable, but necessary. As geopolitical tensions rise and cooperation becomes more complicated, the future of the relationship may depend less on politics and more on people: students, researchers and institutions still willing to work together. So, in 2026, are China and the US drifting further apart or finding a way back? How can both sides further tap into the potential of a steady relationship?
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