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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chinese nationals have been warned against entering the U.S via an airport in Washington as dozens of Chinese students with proper documents have faced groundless accusations, harassment, and, in some cases, even forcible deportation upon arrival. What’s behind the unfair treatment? How will it affect the already dampened ties between the two countries? And how helpful is it at a time when the two countries are struggling to move closer? Host Tu Yun joins Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow at the...

Airline executives, tourism officials and luxury store owners in America and Europe are disappointed as Chinese travelers, once the biggest spenders on overseas trips, are found drawing back from visiting those regions. Where have they gone? What has led to the lackluster rebound in China’s outbound tourism? What does it take to win back Chinese tourists and win them back fast? Host Tu Yun joins Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, Dr. Haiyan Song, Mr. and...

The business of aging is set to become a sunrise industry in China. Beijing has made the silver economy a priority for the country’s high-quality development, pledging greater financial support. What’s the weakest link in this area? What investment opportunities are up for grabs? And how can the interest of the elderly be better protected in the process? Host Tu Yun joins Professor Hu Naijun, School of Public Policy and Management, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Stuart...

Foreign internet influencers living in China are hitting back as they face a fresh round of accusations of being cultivated by the Chinese government to shape narratives in favor of China. How true are those accusations? What’s behind such narratives? And who has been pushing them? Host Tu Yun joins Andy Boreham, New Zealand-born journalist based in China, one of the accused, Mario Cavolo, Founder and CEO of M Communications Group; and Edward Lehman, Founder and Managing Director of...