China Trends
China Trends podcast gives the latest trends in China's economy.
Episodes
27 episodes since 2022
Healthy commercial relationship with China in interest of U.S.: AmCham Shanghai president
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third plenary session. What do these reform measures mean for foreign businesses...
August 08, 2024
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14:59
How to better participate in opportunities of China’s opening up and high-quality development?
At the end of July, China welcomed visiting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni , marking the first visit by a European leader since the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China concluded. <...
August 01, 2024
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21:14
China’s commitment to R&D key to its success in new energy transition
Why is China so successful in achieving its new energy transition? Warwick Powell, an Australian expert on green energy, believes China’s commitment to research and development is the key. Powell also suggested that China and Austra...
July 15, 2024
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15:16
Chinese micro-drama whirlwind takes the world
In recent years, Chinese micro-drama, a new type of video entertainment format, has gained popularity home and abroad. How’s the development of micro-drama in China? What are the tailwinds and headwinds as it expands globally? Let’s find out th...
July 12, 2024
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7:57
AI development prospects in China: advantages and challenges coexist
The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and reshaping the global landscape. Innovations driven by AI technologies are enhancing efficiency, and creating new opportunities across sectors. How ...
July 04, 2024
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24:57
Washington’s tariff war against China is not fully WTO-compliant
Washington has launched a fresh round of tariff war against Chinese products, including electric vehicles, lithium batteries, semiconductors, steel, and several other categories. How should we interpret these tariffs' impacts? Will high tariffs...
June 11, 2024
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20:23
U.S. containment drives China to move faster towards technological independence: U.S. analyst
In recent years, the United States and some other Western countries ramped up their efforts on China in the fields of science and technology in a fear of China’s rise. Will their efforts succeed? And how can Chinese high-t...
June 07, 2024
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15:21
"China's overcapacity" is a pseudo-proposition fabricated by the U.S.: experts
Accusations of "overcapacity" have been leveled against China for exporting new energy products at lower prices. How do we differentiate between legitimate market competition and dumping in the context of global trade? What might be the possibl...
May 21, 2024
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24:48
History exposes how U.S. troubled water in the South China Sea
Anthony Carty, a British scholar on international law, discovered that western history supports China’s sovereignty over the disputed islands in the South China Sea after conducting rigorous research on the national archives from Britain, Franc...
April 30, 2024
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13:34
China’s capacity benefits us all
Why is “China’s overcapacity” a fallacy, an excuse for protectionists?In this episode of China Trends, European entrepreneurs explain the benefits of China’s capacity. Competition should not be feared but welcomed.Guests:Maxim...
April 30, 2024
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12:24
Swiss businessman: China, European enterprises can't afford to miss out
China and Europe have seen strengthened ties, featuring frequent high-level visits of European leaders to China. Since the beginning of the year, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had toured to Chin...
April 19, 2024
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9:45
Getting around in China under the new visa policy
On the Chinese New Year’s Eve, the 30-day mutual visa exemption between China and Singapore took effect for ordinary passport holders. In the past few months, China has implemented measures to facilitate travel to and from the count...
February 23, 2024
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8:56
China's surging NEV sector
Chinese carmakers exported 3.83 million passenger cars in 2023, up 62%, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). The massive growth was propelled by a surge in the exports of new energy vehicles (NEVs), which soared 77.6% to mor...
January 30, 2024
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10:13
How has China’s reform and opening-up policy empowered growth?
This year marks the 45th anniversary of China’s reform and opening up. The Chinese government has lately reaffirmed the country’s commitment to further boosting reform and high-quality development with high-level opening up. How has a basic sta...
December 19, 2023
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8:29
Decoding the rapid transformation of the Chinese car industry
One of the world's largest mobility trade fairs, the IAA Mobility 2023, was held in Munich, Germany, at the beginning of September. About 70 Chinese firms participated in this event, the second largest number after the German participants. Duri...
November 30, 2023
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15:18
CIIE shows China welcomes products from around the world
The 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) is to be held from November 5th to 10th in Shanghai, China. In this episode, we invite three guests from various sectors, who will share their unique CIIE experience as well as their views on this ...
November 04, 2023
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22:58
The remarkable journey of Shanghai FTZ
A decade ago, China established its first pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai, east China. Since then, the Shanghai FTZ has significantly improved the business environment, resulting in increased satisfaction and success among enterprises o...
September 29, 2023
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15:20
An interview with NDB VP & CRO Anil Kishora on the BRICS
This month, the BRICS group of major emerging economies -- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa -- will hold its 15th heads of state and government summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, between Aug. 22 and Aug. 24. In this episode of ...
August 21, 2023
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14:10
A talk about BRI with Josef Gregory Mahoney
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has garnered widespread support from over half of the world’s nations since its inception in 2013. In this episode of China Trends, we sit down with Professor Josef Gregory Mahoney to explore the benefits ...
August 10, 2023
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20:04
Young voices: conversations with athletes at Chengdu FISU University Games
The FISU University Games, organized by the International University Sports Federation, are a melting pot of young talents from around the globe, competing in a wide array of sports. This year, the Games is held in the bustling city of Chengdu,...
August 08, 2023
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14:57
Link between China and Western theater industries: talk with American theater director Joseph Graves
China's theatre industry has experienced a remarkable boom in recent years, capturing the attention of both domestic and international audiences. With more cash to splash, people have a much greater appetite for diverse and innovative theatrica...
June 15, 2023
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Greatest demographic dividend is happy life: interview with American scholar Ted Fishman
The latest projection from the United Nation said India overtakes China as the world’s most populous country by the end of April. This demographic change has stirred a lot of discussion around the world on its social and economic implicat...
June 06, 2023
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37:49
Why it is “not viable, desirable or practical” for Europe to decouple from China
The recent visits of France’s Macron, Spain’s Sánchez and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seem to shed positive light on China-EU relations. More people are calling for strategic autonomy and an independent EU China policy, w...
April 27, 2023
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9:18
A Thousand Ways of Beef Cooking
What’s the first dish appears in your mind when asked to name a Chinese beef dish? Bet many people will say, beef and broccoli. But is it the authentic way of beef cooking in China? In this episode, a specialist on Chinese food cult...
April 18, 2023
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28:03
What’s the new trend in China’s economic recovery and expansion of consumption?
China's economy is staging a steady recovery and is demonstrating vast potential and momentum for further growth. In particular, priority will be given to the recovery and expansion of consumption for the country this year. Will consumption be ...
April 07, 2023
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