Apple’s pledge to increase investment in China
15 October 2025

Apple’s pledge to increase investment in China

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① Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno has concluded a two-day visit to China. What does the visit signify regarding Madrid’s China policy? (00:52)
② The IMF’s latest economic forecast: the global economy has shown resilience amid US tariff turmoil, but the outlook remains dim. (13:47)
③ Apple CEO Tim Cook has met China’s minister of industry and information technology in Beijing. Amid renewed China-US trade tensions, what message does China hope to send to the US business community through this meeting? (24:53)
④ The president of a professional robotics organization says China is driving the automation of the manufacturing sector globally. Why is China’s robotics industry developing at an unprecedented pace? (34:53)
⑤ In Madagascar, the military says it has seized power. We explore the deeper issues behind the recent protests in the country that led to the downfall of its president. (44:59)