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Time for a year-end review. Check out the key dynamics shaping the global landscape in the past year that may continue to shape the trajectory of international events and trends in the future. Also, where's the world heading in 2025, both economically and politically? Will the world become more deglobalized?

To find out, host Tu Yun joins Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, Dr. Qu Qiang, Fellow, Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China, and Mike Bastin, China observer and Senior Lecturer at the University of Southampton, on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China's embattled housing market has shown signs of positive momentum as a growing number of major cities reported increases in home prices and transaction volumes, some for the first time in more than 18 months. Does this mean the Chinese property sector has begun to bottom out and reverse its slumping trend? What internal and external risks are ahead? How may the authorities deal with the situation if things fall short of expectations?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Yan Liang, Professor of Economics, Willamette University in the United States, Professor Liu Baocheng, the Director of the Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics in Beijing, and Chen Jiahe, the Chief Investment Officer of Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

Chinese business confidence in the European Union has declined for a fifth year to a new low. What have the companies gone through in the once highly regarded fair and open market? An EU business leader in China has warned that a China-Europe trade war is unavoidable based on current trends. How likely is that to happen? If quitting each other's market is the least desirable option, what's the way out?

Host Tu Yun joins Liang Linlin, Director of Communication and Research, China Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow, Center for China and Globalization, and Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China's decision to expand access to foreign investors in hospitals has become a hot topic for global healthcare providers. While welcoming the increased openness, they also have concerns. What contributes to a wait-and-see attitude among investors before they commit their resources to the Chinese market? Among the cities eligible for investment in wholly foreign-owned hospitals, which one may be most favored by investors? And can China gain a foothold in global medical tourism?

Host Tu Yun joins Professor John Cai, Director of the Center for Healthcare Management and Policy, China Europe International Business School Shanghai, Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute, and Professor Liu Baocheng, the Director of the Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics, for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

The shaky world economy is set to face another wave of turbulence. American President-elect Donald Trump has pledged new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China, the top three U.S. trade partners. Are Trump's tariff threats bargaining chips to push for favorable deals? Does the world have to go through what happened during Trump's first term all over again? Who could be the next target of Trump's tariff threats? And how can businesses and governments adapt to mitigate the negative impacts of these tariffs?

Host Tu Yun joins Professor Joseph Siracusa, Dean of Global Futures with Curtin University, Australia, Harvey Dzodin, a Senior Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, and Dr. Yao Shujie, Chueng Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University, China, for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

Leaders of the G20 gathered in Rio de Janeiro this week to address global challenges and promote inclusive growth. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the meeting, called for building a just world of common development, and outlined China’s actions in this area. What outcomes did the leaders accomplish? How can the G20 help developing nations eradicate poverty and foster common prosperity? What is China’s role in this?

Host Xu Yawen joins Prof. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center at Minzu University of China, Yasmin Scali, an independent journalist from Brazil specializing in international relations, and Prof. Anil Sooklal, High Commissioner of South Africa to India, Bangladesh, and Nepal, to discuss these issues in this episode of Chat Lounge.

China has announced a new debt relief package - a total of 10 trillion yuan ($1.4 trillion dollars) – to ease the financial burden on local governments. The decision raises the ceiling on local government debt by 6 trillion yuan (about $840 billion), and local governments will have access to a separate 4 trillion yuan (about $560 billion) quota in the form of special local bonds over five years.

How does the debt relief package work? What are the long-term implications for China’s fiscal health and economic growth?

Host Xu Yawen joins Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Dr. David Blair, Vice-president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization; and Prof. Yao Shujie, Chueng Kong Professor of Economics, Chongqing University.

In this special episode of Chat Lounge, we examine the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, or APEC, to review its path toward inclusive cooperation and explore how it can drive growth in the Global South.

Peru will host the annual APEC summit from November 10th to 16th this year under the theme "Empower, Include, Grow."

What key issues will be discussed at the summit? What business opportunities can China and Latin American countries explore to support growth in the Global South? And how can common challenges such as inequality and climate change be addressed through innovation and technology?

Host Xu Yawen is joined by Edgar Perez, American-Peruvian business author and keynote speaker on artificial intelligence and new technologies; Maria Sanhueza, a Chilean journalist; and Alasdair Baverstock, a CGTN correspondent in Mexico, to discuss these issues.

The United States is gearing up its propaganda against China. The US government and media are hyping the idea that Beijing is enhancing espionage and hacking operations in the West. The US also plans to set up a 1.6-billion-dollar fund to counter what it calls China's "malignant" influence worldwide, particularly in the Belt and Road countries. Will these schemes generate the desired effects? Is China destined to lose this propaganda campaign?

Host Tu Yun joins Professor Joseph Siracusa, Dean of Global Futures with Curtin University, Harvey Dzodin, a Senior Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, and Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China to take a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

It’s a battle that DJI must fight. The world’s largest drone maker has taken the U.S. Defense Department to court. It says the Pentagon labeling it as a Chinese military company and thus a national security threat to the U.S. is stigmatization and has caused financial losses to the company. Is Washington’s move another ploy to take over foreign advanced technologies or tech companies for itself? How big are DJI’s chances at winning? What chain effects will it cause if DJI loses the case? And what implications does DJI’s experience have for other companies?

Host Tu Yun joins Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, Dr. Edward Lehman, the Founder and Managing Director of China-based law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu, Dr. Li Lun, an Assistant Professor of Economics, School of Economics, Peking University, and Dr. Ryan Mitchell, an Associate Professor of Law, the Chinese University of Hong Kong for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

The BRICS Summit will convene in Kazan, Russia, from October 22 to 24. It will mark the bloc’s first meeting in its newly expanded configuration.

The Kazan summit will focus on strengthening multilateralism, equitable global development, and enhancing security while exploring ways to deepen cooperation between BRICS nations and countries from the Global South.

With over 30 nations applying to join the bloc, why are more developing countries seeking BRICS membership? How will this expanded platform shape the future of international cooperation and governance?

Host Xu Yawen joins Evgenii Pavlov, journalist with Sputnik Agency, Lance Witten, Editor-in-Chief with IOL in South Africa, Yasmin Scali, journalist with Sputnik Brasil, and Baharu Yidnekachew, director of current affairs with Fana Broadcasting Corporate in Ethiopia, for a closer look at the issue.

The European Commission has voted to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. China’s Commerce Ministry has strongly opposed the EU action, noting that the industry did not request the anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EVs. Some EU member states and their auto industries also strongly oppose the tariffs. Is this proposal driven by genuine economic competition or by political considerations? How will the tariffs affect competition in the European EV market and change Chinese EV makers’ global strategies?

Host Xu Yawen joins Prof. Li Lun, Assistant Professor of Economics at Peking University, Helga Zepp-LaRouche, Founder of The Schiller Institute, a Germany-based think tank, and Prof. Warwick Powell, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology, for a closer look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

From a country struggling with limited scientific infrastructure, cultural transformation, and widespread public health challenges to a front-runner in innovation, cultural revitalization and healthcare, China's pursuit of modern prosperity in these fields has enabled its people to experience unprecedented advancements in quality of life over the past 75 years. What sparked this profound evolution? What were the most critical achievements in this process? And what priorities should China focus on to continue fostering growth and well-being for its population in the coming decades?

In the last episode of our special series commemorating 75 years of the People's Republic of China, host Tu Yun is joined by Dr. Shahbaz Khan, Director of UNESCO Regional Office for East Asia, and Dr. Rao Yi, President of China’s Capital Medical University on China's journey towards modern prosperity in education, science, culture and public health.

From an underachiever in environmental protection to a global leader in climate action, China's journey towards eco-friendliness over the past 75 years has been winding but steady and adamant. What triggered the transformation? What has enabled the country to emerge from smog, polluted water, and degraded land in its cities and some rural areas in just a few decades? And what goals should China prioritize to ensure sustainable development in the future?

Host Tu Yun is joined by Dr. Erik Solheim, former chief of the UN Environment Program and now president of the Green Belt and Road Institute, and Dr. Dechen Tsering, Regional Director of the UN Environment in Asia and the Pacific for China's journey towards building an ecological civilization in this episode of our special series commemorating 75 years of the People's Republic of China.

China’s education system has seen remarkable transformation over the past seven decades. Official data reveals that the average years of schooling for Chinese people has surged to 11 years, a significant jump from just 1.6 years back in 1949.

So, how did China manage to build the world’s largest education system? What key reforms have helped this populous nation shift from quantity to quality in terms of human resources? And now, as socialism with Chinese characteristics enters a new era, how should the country tackle challenges, such as the gap between people’s increasing demand for quality education and its unbalanced development?

Host Xu Yawen talks to William Brown, professor at Xiamen University, on the fourth episode of our special series commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

From determining economic and social development strategies to formulating defense budgets and legal framework, China's unique domestic governing system has ensured a steady and fruitful voyage of the nation over the past 75 years. Unlike what's described as a rubber stamp by the Western media, the People's Congress plays a pivotal role in the management of domestic affairs by the Chinese government, which has been found to be the world's most trusted government by Western research institutes including Harvard.

Why the misunderstanding of the Chinese political governance system? How has China's democratic system evolved? And what's behind the resilience of China's domestic governance? Host Tu Yun joins Victor Gao, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalization, on the development of China's domestic governance.

From proposing the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence to championing a community with a shared future for mankind, China has transformed from an isolated nation in the early days of the People's Republic to a key player shaping international relations. What milestone events have had or are expected to have far-reaching implications in China's diplomatic history? How come it was China that successfully helped broker historic accords between rivals for decades in the Middle East? And how may China’s role continue to evolve in the international arena?

In this episode of our special series commemorating 75 years of the PRC, host Tu Yun sits down with George Yeo, former foreign minister of Singapore and Founding Patron of the Asia Competitiveness Institute, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Dr. John Milligan-Whyte, Executive Chairman of the America-China Partnership Foundation for their insights.

From one of the least developed countries in the world to a significant driving force for global growth, China's phenomenal economic transformation has sparked not only acclaim, but also suspicion.

How has the nation made the achievements once thought impossible? What game-changing measures did China take every time others predicted the economy would collapse? And as China faces another turning point in its economic development, what is the biggest challenge in making a smooth transition towards high-quality development? Host Tu Yun talks to Justin Yifu Lin, the former chief economist of the World Bank, on the first episode of our special series commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Chinese and African leaders will meet in Beijing next week for the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. What progress has been made in Sino-Africa economic and trade since the last FOCAC summit? How is China’s trade with the continent driving Africa’s high-level industrialization? What opportunities and challenges lie ahead?

In this special episode of Chat Lounge, host Xu Yawen joins Gao Junya, a reporter and former correspondent with CGTN Radio in Zimbabwe, Jainaba Sonko, a news presenter and reporter with QTV Gambia, Mary Kadoke, a reporter with The Guardian Newspaper in Tanzania, and Momodou Jallow, a Presidential Affairs Reporter with Gambia Radio and Television Services (GRTS), for a closer look at these issues.

Germany's investment in China has hit a record high despite the German government's strategy to "de-risk" from the Chinese economy. What does the continued growth of German investment in China tell us? Will the momentum risk being interrupted by any external force? And will German companies' soaring investment in China serve as a reference for investors from other countries?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Hans-peter Burghof, a professor and the Chair of the Banking and Finance Department at the University of Hohenheim, Germany, Dr. Josef Mahoney, a professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University, and Dr. John Gong, a professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics, for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

Foxconn, the world's largest contract electronics manufacturer, has developed new business expansion plans in China. The scenario seems contrary to reports that Foxconn is accelerating its exit from China. What prompted the move? What's the implication of Foxconn's new business plan at a time when China steps up efforts to attract foreign investment?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Zhiguo He, the James Irvin Miller Professor of Finance at the Graduate School of Business, Stanford University, Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China, and Dr. Zhou Mi, the Deputy Director of the Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

Apple is inflaming tensions on the world's largest smartphone market. The US mobile phone maker is pressing Chinese tech firms Tencent and ByteDance to eliminate payment loopholes affecting Apple's fees, or it will reject future updates for the Chinese apps in the Apple app store. What's the background of Apple's warning? How will the wrestling between them pan out? What implications does Apple's monopoly-like behavior have for the Chinese market?

Host Tu Yun joins William Lee, the Chief Economist at the U.S.-based Milken Institute, Dr. Zhou Mi, the Deputy Director of the Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, and Dr. Li Lun, an Assistant Professor of Economics, School of Economics, Peking University for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

The World Anti-Doping Agency, or WADA, is stepping up efforts to defend its authority. For the first time, WADA will take the US Anti-Doping Agency, also known as USADA, to an independent court for compliance review as the latter is allegedly involved in data breach activities. What signal is WADA trying to send out with this landmark move? If USADA is found in breach of the world anti-doping code, what consequences will it face? And what implications does WADA’s move mean for the global sporting community?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China, Dr. Wang Zhengxu, a professor from the School of Public Administration, Zhejiang University, and Edward Lehman, the Founder and Managing Director of China-based law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China's latest reform resolution, which includes over 300 measures, aims to transform the nation into a high-standard socialist market economy by 2035. How will it affect the rest of the world?

In this episode on the recent third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, Turkish economist Caglar Kuzlukluoglu says that as emerging economies face challenges stabilizing their economies, China’s approach is a valuable model.

Wang Dan, Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China, sees the resolution as a move to adjust China's infrastructure for its evolving demographics, suggesting increased private sector involvement in areas like railways and energy for better efficiency.

American scholar Josef Mahoney from East China Normal University believes that despite external pressures, China's focus on innovation positions it as a competitive force in the fourth industrial revolution, offering a model for other developing nations facing similar challenges.

NATO is again rattling international nerves. This time, China. NATO officials are reportedly deliberating actions to reclaim Chinese-owned infrastructure projects in Europe if, as they claim, a wider conflict with Russia arises. How realistic is NATO's move? What countermeasures may China take if NATO makes the move? And what broader implications does it have for global security and stability?

Host Tu Yun joins Harvey Dzodin, a Senior Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China, and Mike Bastin, a China observer and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Southampton for an in-depth look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

The United States is again threatening to stop funding the World Anti-Doping Agency. It claims the doping watchdog exercised favoritism in a doping incident involving Chinese swimmers before the Tokyo Olympics. Why did Washington bring up the issue weeks before the Paris Olympics? How may the criminal investigation launched by US authorities affect the Chinese swimming delegation and the World Anti-Doping Agency? And what implications does the growing tendency of U.S. long-arm jurisdiction mean for the sports world?

Host Tu Yun joins Shang Ximeng, a research fellow at the Center for International Sport Communication and Diplomacy Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University; Bai Xianyue, the managing partner of the Tianjin-based Guohao Law Firm; and Dr. Qu Qiang, a fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China for an in-depth look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

OpenAI will no longer be open to China. The U.S. artificial intelligence company's decision to pull out of the Chinese market has sent shockwaves through the industry. What prompted the move? What ripple effects will it generate? Is it good news or bad news for Chinese developers?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Shaoshan Liu, Director of Embodied Intelligence, Shenzhen Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Society, Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China, and William Lee, the Chief Economist of the U.S.-based Milken Institute for an in-depth look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit will take place in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, on July 3rd and 4th. Established in June 2001 with six founding members, the SCO has expanded to include 9 member states, 3 observers, and 14 dialogue partners. The total population of the SCO member states represents nearly half of the global population, and their combined territory accounts for a quarter of the world's land area.

In this special episode of Chat Lounge, host Xu Yawen joins journalist Mahnoor Makhdoom with Daily Mail Pakistan, correspondent Evgenii Pavlov with the Sputnik agency, and journalist and public relations director Dilyara Daulet with Toppress in Kazakhstan to discuss achievements and challenges of the SCO as its membership and agenda expand, and how this organization can help bring more stability as the world faces increasing uncertainties.

US aviation giant Boeing is probably facing its worst crisis since its founding over a century ago. American prosecutors have recommended the justice department file criminal charges against Boeing. How did the company get to this point? What may criminal charges mean for it? Who can fix its problems? Is it salvageable? And what lessons can China's fledgling aircraft manufacturing sector learn from it?

Host Tu Yun joins Edward Lehman, Founder and Managing Director of China-based law firm Lehman, Lee & Xu, Dr. Liu Baocheng, the Director of the Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics, and Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

Trade tensions between China and the EU are growing. Beijing has launched an anti-dumping probe into pork imported from the bloc following the latter's decision to levy extra tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars. How far will the economic tensions go? And what does it take to avoid a trade war, something least desirable for today's world?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Zhou Mi, Deputy Director of the Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation, Dr. Hans-peter Burghof, a professor and the Chair of the Banking and Finance Department, University of Hohenheim, Germany, and Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

Sino-EU economic relations are once again put to the test. Brussels is on its way to imposing an additional tariff of up to nearly 40 percent on China-made electric vehicles despite opposition from some major EU automakers and environmental groups. Will the new tariff help Europe build up its EV manufacturing edge? What does it mean for European consumers and Chinese EV makers? And how may Beijing counteract?

Host Tu Yun joins Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, William Lee, the Chief Economist at the U.S.-based Milken Institute, and Dr. George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Programmes and a Senior Research Fellow at the European Institute of Nice for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

PricewaterhouseCoopers, also known as PwC, one of the four largest global accounting firms, is losing key clients and is expected to face a record fine in China because of its malpractice tied to failed property giant Evergrande. Will the accountancy firm face an "Arthur Andersen moment" in China? What implications will the probe of PwC's Evergrande conduct have for the country's capital market?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Liu Baocheng, the Director of the Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics, William Lee, the Chief Economist of the U.S.-based Milken Institute, and Chen Jiahe, the Chief Investment Officer of the Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China is believed to be on track towards peaking its greenhouse gas emissions years ahead of schedule. What’s the major driving factor? Since the country’s coal-fired power capacity continues to expand, would there be a U-turn down the road to emission peak? And as China marches towards carbon neutrality by 2060, what could be the major uncertain factors impeding it from reaching the goal in time or in advance?

Host Tu Yun joins Erik Solheim, former chief of the UN Environment Programme and now the President of the Green Belt and Road Institute, Changhua Wu, the Chair of the Governing Council, Asia Pacific Water Forum, and Lauri Myllyvirta, a Senior Fellow, China Climate Hub, Asia Society Policy Institute for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China's historic steps to boost its embattled property sector have yielded positive initial results. But how long can the happy sentiment be sustained? As the authorities aim to provide more affordable homes, what fundamental changes may occur, and what implications does it mean for the investors?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Yan Liang, a Professor of Economics at Willamette University, Dr. Kwan Ok Lee, an Associate Professor and Dean's Chair at the Business School, National University of Singapore and Dr. Zhou Mi, Deputy Director of the Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China's stock bourses have stopped live feed of foreign fund flow data. What's the motivation behind the move? Major international investment banks like UBS and Goldman Sachs have recommended an overweight position on Chinese stocks. But people also worry the momentum behind the rebound may fade. How sensible is the concern?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Liu Baocheng, Director of the Center for International Business Ethics, University of International Business and Economics, William Lee, Chief Economist at U.S.-based Milken Institute, and Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer of Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China and France are set to enhance cultural and people-to-people exchanges as they mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties. How did the two countries come together in the first place? Why have the exchanges slowed down? And what challenges do they face in sharing culture?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr Emilie Tran, an Assistant Professor at the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China, and Dr. George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Programmes and a Senior Research Fellow at the European Institute of Nice for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is a step closer to bringing the company’s Full Self-Driving technology to the world’s largest automobile market after a surprise China visit. Is it a “watershed moment” for Tesla? Under what circumstances may FSD get the green light in China? And once it’s approved, how may the ecosystem of the EV sector be reshaped?Host Tu Yun joins Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, William Lee, Chief Economist at U.S.-based Milken Institute, and Dr. Zhou Mi, Deputy Director of the Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

Mind the loopholes in AI technology! A group of leading Chinese and American high-tech firms have collaborated to publish the first global standards on generative artificial intelligence and large language models. This cooperation comes as AI-generated deepfake contents negatively impact things from elections to money transactions in our daily lives. How far can AI go? Does the outlook of the AI sector still look as rosy as people had expected at the beginning?

Host Tu Yun joins Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, William Lee, the Chief Economist of the U.S.-based Milken Institute, and Dr. Zhou Mi, Deputy Director, Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China’s economy has again achieved a better-than-expected performance amid continuous Western doomsday predictions. How has the country shrugged off all the doomsayers and achieved the steady growth it needs over the past few decades? As China faces another turning point in its economic development, can it make a smooth transition towards high-quality development driven by New Quality Productive Forces?

Find out the answers as host Tu Yun has an exclusive interview with former World Bank chief economist Justin Yifu Lin, now Dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics and Dean of the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development at Peking University, on this episode of Chat Lounge.

It’s time to find the way back home. A group of German museums are trying to unravel where their Chinese collections originated, as many may have been looted from China’s Imperial Palace over a century ago. Will it pave the way for the repatriation of thousands of looted objects? What obstacles must be overcome before we can see the stolen treasures permanently back on their home soil?

Host Tu Yun joins Dr. Huo Zhengxin, a Professor of Law at China University of Political Science and Law, David Moser, an Associate Professor at Beijing Capital Normal University, and Mike Bastin, a China observer and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Southampton for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

France is about to present an Olympic opening ceremony like no other. That means it will face challenges, especially in ensuring safety for more than 300,000 spectators and thousands of others, including the athletes. What would be the most challenging part of the unprecedented security work? Will it become a mission impossible for Paris? How likely is it for the organizers to change the open-air ceremony plan?

For more, host Tu Yun joins Dr. George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Programmes and a Senior Research Fellow at the European Institute of Nice; Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China; And Mike Bastin, China observer and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Southampton for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

As AI-powered technology plays an increasingly important role in global development, participants at the annual Boao Forum for Asia are discussing how humanity can address common challenges emerging in this process with shared responsibility.

In this special episode of Chat Lounge, host Xu Yawen joins journalist Mahnoor Makhdoom with Daily Mail Pakistan, digital journalist Amirul Sajadi with Malaysian National News Agency, and Australian freelance writer and current affairs commentator Jerry Grey to discuss the role of technology in bolstering regional economic growth and the opportunities and challenges it presents.

It was once the epitome of innovation. Last year, for the first time, Apple became the biggest smartphone vendor by shipments in China, with its market share hitting a record high. But only a few weeks into the new year, there are concerns that it’s losing Chinese consumers quickly. What has happened to Apple? How may Apple CEO Tim Cook’s latest China visit help revive China’s appetite for iPhone? And what does Apple need to do to avoid a Nokia moment?

For more, host Tu Yun joins Andy Mok, a Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, William Lee, the Chief Economist at the U.S.-based Milken Institute, and Dr. Qu Qiang, a Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

The Chinese government is pushing ahead with a plan for large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-ins to stimulate the economy. To what extent can such a plan help China’s growth? What’s the key to the plan being as effective as expected? And who will benefit most from the business worth billions of dollars?

For more, host Tu Yun joins Dr. Yan Liang, a Professor of Economics at Willamette University, Dr. John Gong, Professor of Economics, University of International Business and Economics and Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer of Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

The world’s top manufacturer of chip-making machines has threatened a departure from its home country in light of possible anti-migration policies by a new Dutch government. Under what circumstances may ASML move? Where could ASML aim to relocate or expand abroad? What are the chances of China hosting an ASML plant?

For more, host Tu Yun joins Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, Dr. George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Programmes and Senior Research Fellow at the European Institute of Nice, Dr. Qu Qiang, Fellow of Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China, and William Lee, Chief Economist at the U.S.-based Milken Institute for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

As China’s lawmakers and political advisors gather in Beijing to discuss significant issues concerning the country’s future development, host Tu Yun joins Michael Woo Kim-kong, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the country’s top political advisory body, Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations, East China Normal University, and Victor Gao, Chair Professor at Soochow University for a close look at some of the most urgent challenges for the government to tackle on this episode of Chat Lounge.

Investors are regaining confidence in China’s stock market. Major benchmark indexes have recovered as authorities tighten supervision over the quality of the companies to float on the stock exchanges, amongst other support measures. Will China’s battered equity markets increase or decrease in the coming months? Is the undervalued Chinese stock market the world’s best value proposition, as seen by some financial experts?

For more, host Tu Yun joins John Ross, a Senior Fellow at the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China, Dr. John Gong, Professor of Economics, University of International Business and Economics, and Chen Jiahe, the Chief Investment Officer of Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

China's movie market has scored new highs both in box office earnings and cinema admissions. The records achieved during the Spring Festival holiday are seen as a continuation of the robust recovery clinched last year when over 80 percent of the total revenue came from domestically produced films. Have Chinese moviegoers lost interest in Hollywood films? Would the recovery momentum continue or even pick up in the coming months?

Host Tu Yun joins David Moser, Associate Professor of Beijing Capital Normal University, Dr. Qu Qiang, Research Fellow, Beijing Foreign Studies University, and Dr. Zhou Mi, Deputy Director, Institute of American and Oceania Study, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation for a close look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.

In the Year of the Chinese Dragon, the legendary creature, according to the Chinese culture, is expected to bring great luck, especially to agriculture, as the Chinese dragon, a symbol of water, is regarded as the protector of farming. But how can we turn the luck into reality? In its "No. 1 central document," the first policy blueprint published by Beijing at the beginning of each year, the Chinese government has outlined the priorities for consolidating its rural revitalization drive this year.

In this special edition, join host Tu Yun to check out how the plan may be carried out to promote comprehensive revitalization in China's vast rural areas.

As tens of millions of Chinese embark on journeys to reunite with family and friends, the world’s largest annual human migration is set to unleash the growth potential of the country’s economy. How long will such momentum continue? What bottlenecks need to be smoothed out to maintain its strength and resilience? And why may the Year of the Chinese Dragon, a sign symbolizing capability, power and revolutionary ideas, become a year of transition for the world?

Host Tu Yun joins Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, Chen Jiahe, Chief Investment Officer of Beijing-based Novem Arcae Technologies, and Professor Hu Naijun, School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences for a closer look at the issue on this episode of Chat Lounge.