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World Today

World Today

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 With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, World Today gives you the story behind the headlines.Copyright @ China Plus Politics & Government
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  • Remilitarization, unfinished history—Is Japan pushing the region toward a dangerous crossroads?

    Remilitarization, unfinished history—Is Japan pushing the region toward a dangerous crossroads?
    Dec 26 2025
    From wartime atrocities to nuclear rhetoric and military expansion, how far will Japan’s prime minister push a bellicist mindset—and who will bear the consequences? Host Ge Anna is joined by Sultan Hali, a retired Air Force officer and author in Pakistan; Liu Kuangyu, a researcher at the Institute of Taiwan Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; and Josef Mahoney, a professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University.
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    52 mins
  • The US-Europe row over digital platform censorship

    The US-Europe row over digital platform censorship
    Dec 25 2025
    ① China is urging the US to immediately stop arming Taiwan after Washington approved the sale of $11 billion of weapons to the island. What does the weapons package reveal about Washington’s mindset on Taiwan-related issues? (00:55) ② The US has imposed a visa ban on five European individuals who have been at the heart of a campaign to introduce laws regulating American tech companies. What does it tell us about the cultural and political clash between the US and Europe? (14:48) ③ Ukraine has unveiled the key points of a draft US-backed proposal aimed at resolving its war with Russia. Is the proposal likely to be accepted by Moscow? (24:50) ④ A conversation with Grzegorz Kołodko, a former deputy prime minister of Poland. (35:04) ⑤ A report shows that China’s Gen Zs are pursuing a free, sincere and interesting life in their own way. We take a look at some of its interesting findings. (43:07)
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    54 mins
  • Is the US ban on new foreign-made drones based on legitimate concerns?

    Is the US ban on new foreign-made drones based on legitimate concerns?
    Dec 24 2025
    ① China has condemned the US action to add all foreign-made drones and key components to a list of untrusted suppliers. Can protectionism help the US boost its own drone technologies’ competitiveness? (00:56) ② Japan is preparing to restart a major nuclear power plant that has been closed since the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. We take a look at the safety concerns raised by this move. (13:56) ③ Israel’s defense minister is engulfed in controversy after saying Israel will never fully withdraw from Gaza. What could be the consequences of a scenario like that? (24:34) ④ European countries are voicing strong support for Denmark and Greenland in the wake of renewed threat from Donald Trump to take over the autonomous territory. Why is Europe firmly rejecting any suggestion of selling the island? (33:04) ⑤ Humanoid robots have begun working at scale on CATL’s factory floors. We explore how China’s EV battery giants are taking automation to the next level. (42:21)
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    53 mins
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