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China has reportedly paused purchases of iron ore from Australian mining giant BHP over pricing issues. Is this a temporary dispute, or a glimpse into a new era of resource diplomacy? How might this incident test the Sino-Australian relationship, which only began stabilizing recently after years of tension? Host TU Yun joins Dr. Zhou Mi, Deputy Director, Institute of American and Oceania Study,...

To buy or not to buy — that's the question. China is easing property restrictions and loosening cross-border financing rules to draw more foreign buyers. Is this a last resort to boost its sluggish housing market? How much appetite does foreign capital have for Chinese real estate? Which cities are likely to stand out for overseas investors? And what further reforms are needed to bring in capital...

Top U.S. business leaders are quietly fuming. They say Washington's policies hurt innovation, raise costs, and undermine competitiveness. But why won't they say so openly? What risks do they fear? Under what conditions could the White House reverse course? Host TU Yun joins Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow, Center for China and Globalization, David Blair, Senior Economist, Alliance of Global Talent...

The U.S.–China chip rivalry is heating up. Beijing has launched two new probes—one on analog chip dumping, the other on U.S. trade restrictions. What's behind China's move? And how could they reshape China's chip market, the trajectory of the chip conflict, or even the broader tech rivalry between the two countries? Host TU Yun joins Yan Liang, Professor of Economics, Willamette University, Dr....

China is preparing for its first-ever planetary defense mission. It will send a spacecraft to crash into an asteroid and nudge it off course, becoming the second nation after the United States to do so. Why does this matter? What risks and opportunities does it bring? And beyond science, how could this mission reshape China’s growing space economy and global role? Host TU Yun joins Dr. Zhang Fan,...

Beijing has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to issue 600,000 Chinese student visas. But questions remain: Is the U.S. president's move a genuine shift, or just political maneuvering? Can the promises be trusted when Chinese students still face interrogations and deportations at U.S. airports? Host TU Yun joins Jonathan Aronson, Professor of International Communication and...

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. As the primary battleground in the East during WWII, China’s immense sacrifice—over 30 million military and civilian casualties—played a crucial role in holding off the Japanese forces, giving the Allies the strategic advantage they needed to turn the tide in...

China's A-share stock market has hit a decade-high, crossing a historic 100 trillion yuan value. What's behind this surge? Does the rally have the makings of a durable bull run, or are we looking at the makings of another bubble? And what does it mean for global investors? Host Tu Yun breaks it down with Chen Jiahe, the Chief Investment Officer of the Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies,...

The 2025 SCO Summit will be held in Tianjin, China, on August 31 and September 1. The summit will mark the largest gathering in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization's history, with leaders from over 20 countries and heads of 10 international organizations coming together to discuss pressing regional and global issues. How will the "Shanghai Spirit" be brought to life at the SCO Tianjin Summit?...

Beijing is demanding answers from Nvidia just weeks after Washington lifted the export ban on its AI chips. China's cyberspace regulator has summoned the U.S. company, raising concerns that its H20 chips contain backdoors. What exactly is a hardware backdoor? Are China's worries about chip security justified? How difficult is it to prove a chip is truly secure? And if backdoor functions are...