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With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.Copyright @ China Plus Política y Gobierno
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  • Why China tops the U.S. in global approval, reaching its widest lead in two decades?

    Why China tops the U.S. in global approval, reaching its widest lead in two decades?
    Apr 10 2026
    A global poll has found that China surpassed the United States in approval ratings of leadership in 2025, and by the largest margin seen in nearly two decades. What's driving this change? How are global attitudes toward these two major powers evolving? And what could this shift mean for policymakers, and for the future of the global order? Host Dou Hongyu is joined by Chen Weihua, former Chief Washington Correspondent of China Daily, Wang Zichen, Deputy Secretary-General at the Center for China and Globalization, and Lee Pei May, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the International Islamic University Malaysia, to delve into these questions.
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    51 m
  • Will Israel torpedo the fragile US-Iran ceasefire?

    Will Israel torpedo the fragile US-Iran ceasefire?
    Apr 9 2026
    ① The United Nations has condemned Israel’s strikes across Lebanon. Are the strikes posing a grave risk to the fragile US-Iran ceasefire? (00:55) ② Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of NATO after a meeting with the alliance’s secretary general Mark Rutte. What could happen to NATO next? (14:54) ③ Alibaba has cooperated with China Telecom to launch a new data center featuring the tech giant’s own AI chips. We explore Chinese firms’ accelerating efforts to build domestic alternatives to advanced American AI chips. (24:43) ④ We look at how software updates are giving Chinese EV makers a new edge in global competition. (34:10) ⑤ A report indicates China’s small and medium-sized companies are increasingly satisfied with their development environment. How has China improved its business environment for smaller companies? (44:24)
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    53 m
  • Will US and Iran have a durable ceasefire?

    Will US and Iran have a durable ceasefire?
    Apr 8 2026
    ① Xi Jinping has called for demand-driven growth and creating more recognizable brands in China’s services industry. We explore how this sector can strive to break new ground? (00:54) ② China’s premier has held a phone call with his Australian counterpart, calling for expanding two-way trade. Is global turbulence prompting the two sides to further strengthen cooperation? (13:02) ③ The US and Iran have agreed to a provisional ceasefire, with Tehran saying it will reopen the Strait of Hormuz. What uncertainties are lying ahead? (24:57) ④ Initial public offerings on China’s A-share market surged 56% in the first quarter from a year earlier. What has driven this remarkable growth? (35:25) ⑤ For the first time in over five years, a business delegation from India has made a visit to China with an eye on EV cooperation. How could China help India become more competitive in emerging technology sectors? (46:18)
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    53 m
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