One of the world’s largest consumer electronics shows is currently underway in Las Vegas, where Chinese enterprises are showcasing cutting-edge technologies spanning sectors from artificial intelligence to robotics. How will China’s ambitions in AI reshape its economic blueprint and global competitive edge?

After the U.S. launched a military strike and forcibly detained Venezuelan president, the UN Security Council held an emergency meeting at its headquarters on Monday. China, Russia and other nations strongly condemned the U.S. attack, with more countries voicing concern and opposition. This episode explores the legal implications of the U.S. actions against a sovereign country and its leader.

After the U.S. launched military strikes against Venezuela and forcibly seized Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro and his wife, the international community has been reacting strongly. It also finds itself at a perilous crossroads. With Washington now declaring its intention to run Venezuela, and threatening Greenland, Cuba, and Colombia, have we entered a new dark era of unchecked hegemonic interference?

As we stand on the cusp of 2026, reflecting on the year 2025, we find ourselves amid a period of turbulence and transformation. Three critical issues many are watching: the lasting impact of the tariff wars, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the future of global governance. Our experts shared their thoughts.

In this special program, we focus on the challenges and opportunities of global governance today. Over the decades, the United Nations has gathered most countries together, with the hope to take on common problems and find shared solutions. How much does the UN platform still matter today in a more fragmented world?

Figures from the China Film Administration show that China's box office revenue in 2025 exceeded 50 billion yuan, or around 7 billion U.S. dollars, by December 13. What does that tell us about Chinese consumer confidence? What does the number tell us about the influence of Chinese films within the global film industry?

As the global economy navigates transitions, emerging markets like China are driving growth with a focus on green transformation and high-quality development. The New Development Bank (NDB) plays a key role by funding infrastructure and sustainable projects in these economies. Here's our latest conversation with Dilma Rousseff, President of the New Development Bank.

2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. In a decade, the AIIB has approved over 68 billion U.S. dollars for more than 350 projects across roughly 40 economies. What role do multilateral lenders like the AIIB play, and how has the bank adapted to a rapidly changing global landscape?

The trajectory of China-U.S. ties remains a central question for global stability. Will American businesses return to China, and how can countries navigate rising trade barriers and economic uncertainty?

French President Emmanuel Macron penned a piece in the Financial Times this week, calling for "immediate and coordinated action" to rebalance economic relations between the EU and China. What is the nature of China-EU economic and trade ties? How do China-EU and U.S.-EU relations influence each other?

Will AI bring international competition, confrontation, or cooperation between the U.S. and China? Two industry experts discuss the possible benefits and challenges ahead for AI governance.

Boosting domestic demand is seen as a crucial step to ensuring the Chinese economy's long-term growth and stability. Key to these plans is the Hainan Free Trade Port that will begin island-wide independent customs operations on December 18. How mature is China's opening-up efforts? How far could Hainan go as an international free trade port?