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World TodayWorld TodayPanel: Why marking 50 years of China-EU diplomacy mattersChina and the European Union will soon reach a milestone: 50 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties. Over the past five decades, trade between the two sides has expanded from $2.4 billion to $780 billion. Two-way investment has increased from almost zero to nearly $260 billion. President Xi Jinping has said that when the world becomes more challenging and complex, China and the EU have more reasons to renew their purpose in establishing diplomatic ties and strengthen strategic communication.Will the two sides have the capacity and wisdom to remain each other’s trustworthy partner despite their differences? Host Ding He...2025-05-0253 minThe Inside Story PodcastThe Inside Story PodcastWhat impact does the US-China trade war have on other countries?Kenya's president on a five-day state visit to China, its largest lender, while Beijing's trade war with Washington intensifies. How is it worsening? And what's the impact on countries like Kenya, which do business with both economic superpowers? In this episode:  Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute.  Robert Scott, Independent International Economist. David Omojomolo, Emerging Market Economist, Africa, Capital Economics. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook2025-04-2224 minWorld TodayWorld TodayPanel: Will China stabilize global trade?US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs and tariff threats are inflicting significant disruptions on international trade. Allianz Global Investors has warned that Trump’s ‘liberation day’ announcement will shave at least 1% off global economic output.China is the central target of Trump’s tariff war. Faced with US tariffs, China is sending a message that it stands firm against bullying practices, and that it remains a strong supporter of globalization.Amid turbulence caused by Trump’s trade war, to what extent can China maintain stability in global trade? Host Ding Heng is joined by Peter Chang...2025-04-1153 minRadio National Breakfast — Separate stories podcastRadio National Breakfast — Separate stories podcastTrump raises the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125pcUS President Donald Trump has abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but has raised the tax rate on Chinese imports to 125 per cent.A baseline tariff of 10 per cent will apply to more than 70 countries.GUEST: Einar Tangen, political analyst and a Senior Fellow at the Taihe InstitutePRODUCER: Anne Barker2025-04-1004 minThe POWER Business ShowThe POWER Business ShowChina slaps retaliatory tariffs of 84% on U.S goodsNosipho Radebe is in conversation with Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute & Chairman of Asia NarrativesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0907 minPOWER Business clips ONLYPOWER Business clips ONLYChina slaps retaliatory tariffs of 84% on U.S goodsNosipho Radebe is in conversation with Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute & Chairman of Asia NarrativesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2025-04-0907 minThe Inside Story PodcastThe Inside Story PodcastWhat does Trump's second term as US president mean for the world?The world is looking ahead to Donald Trump's second term as US president. What can it expect from Trump 2.0? And will his America First policy conflict with the world order, created and led by Washington since World War Two? In this Episode:   Scott Lucas, Professor, US and International Politics, University College, Dublin.  Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute.  Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor of Government, University of Essex.  Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear fr...2025-01-2024 minWorld TodayWorld TodayHow can China stay confident and overcome challenges in 2025?① We are joined by Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute, and Han Hua, Secretary General of Beijing Club for International Dialogue, for a closer look at the key messages from Xi Jinping’s New Year address.(00:54)② How is ice and snow economy driving winter tourism in China? (25:31)③ Russian gas has stopped flowing to EU states via Ukraine after a five-year deal expired. We explore its strategic and symbolic impact for the whole of Europe. (35:12)④ Cote d'Ivoire has announced that French troops will withdraw from the country, ending a decades-long military presence. What has led to...2025-01-0153 minWorld TodayWorld TodayPanel: China’s key economic agenda for next yearChinese leaders have wrapped up a key policy meeting with pledges to roll out more stimulus measures to shore up the world’s second largest economy. This year’s Central Economic Work Conference has promised to adopt a “moderately loose” monetary policy and a more proactive fiscal approach. There is also a pledge to stabilize the property market and boost consumer spending. The annual gathering led by China’s top leader sets the economic agenda for the upcoming year.In this edition of the program, we discuss the key signals from this meeting and the prospect of the Chines...2024-12-1352 minChat LoungeChat LoungeHow attractive is China to wholly foreign-funded hospitals?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...2024-12-0655 minThe Inside Story PodcastThe Inside Story PodcastWhat does Trump's comeback mean for East Asia?What does Trump's comeback mean for East Asia? He's marked China as his primary adversary, threatening heavy tariffs on its imports. And in a geopolitically tense part of the world, will Trump keep up Washington's security commitments to its allies? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute. Phelim Kine, China Correspondent, Politico. Graham Ong-Webb, Adjunct Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Host: Elizabeth Puranam  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to h...2024-11-1025 minWorld TodayWorld TodayPanel: Airplane maker Boeing faces a host of challengesAfter a strike lasting more than seven weeks, factory workers at Boeing have voted to accept a contract offer and are now getting back to work. The offer would deliver these machinists a 38% wage increase over four years. But ending the strike is just the beginning for the troubled U.S. aerospace giant as it aims to regain public confidence damaged by two fatal crashes, and return to profitability.How did Boeing end up where it is now? What went wrong in its relations with regulators? Host Liu Kun is joined by Yang Chunsheng, Senior Engineer at...2024-11-0853 minWorld TodayWorld TodayPanel: A regulation reckoning for tech giants?Elon Musk may soon face tough questioning from the UK parliament about his social media platform X.This comes at a time when authorities globally grapple with the outsized influence of social media platforms.Earlier this month, a Brazilian Supreme Court justice ordered the suspension of X in the country, following Musk's refusal to comply with local regulations.In the same week, Telegram's CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France over how he manages his platform.While these events took place in different countries, do they signal a shift in the...2024-09-1352 minThe Inside Story PodcastThe Inside Story PodcastWhy is China financing African countries?China promises African nations $50 billion in loans and funding at a summit of leaders in Beijing. It underlines the country's position as the continent's number one investor. What does this investment mean for Africa, China and its western rivals?  In this episode: Hannah Ryder, former diplomat and economist. Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Global Dialogue. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute in Beijing. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook2024-09-0523 minThe Inside Story PodcastThe Inside Story PodcastCould China help end the Russia-Ukraine war?Ukraine's foreign minister is in Beijing for talks. It's the first trip by a Ukrainian government representative to China since Russia's invasion more than two years ago. Beijing is intensifying its diplomatic efforts. So, why now? And could they help end the war? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Chinese political and economic affairs specialist. Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory. Owen Matthews, Contributing writer for Spectator Magazine.  Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook2024-07-2624 minASEAN ChairASEAN ChairMultipolar Peace NOW ! Part 2/2We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.Last Friday we held the second panel of independent social media contributors, discussing the new multipolarity we are now in, why we think that the collective west is being collectively stupid about it, and what we—and you—can do to oppose the lunacy.The Basics:* Multipolarity is not only an emerging reality, it is also a preferable foundation for global order.* Neutrality is an important tool with...2024-07-191h 01ASEAN ChairASEAN ChairMultipolar Peace NOW ! Part 2/1We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.Last Friday we held the second panel of independent social media contributors, discussing the new multipolarity we are now in, why we think that the collective west is being collectively stupid about it, and what we—and you—can do to oppose the lunacy.The Basics:* Multipolarity is not only an emerging reality, it is also a preferable foundation for global order.* Neutrality is an important tool with...2024-07-1857 minThe ChairThe ChairMultipolar Peace NOW ! Part 2/1Multipolar Peace Now ! Part 2:1We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.Last Friday we held the second panel of independent social media contributors, discussing the new multipolarity we are now in, why we think that the collective west is being collectively stupid about it, and what we—and you—can do to oppose the lunacy.The Basics:* Multipolarity is not only an emerging reality, it is also a preferable foundation for global order....2024-07-1757 minThe ChairThe ChairMultipolar Peace NOW ! Part 2/2Multipolar Peace Now ! Part 2:2 We are forming a global alliance against globalism, and neutrality studies is part of that. Don't get confused, let's just live with the contradiction.Last Friday we held the second panel of independent social media contributors, discussing the new multipolarity we are now in, why we think that the collective west is being collectively stupid about it, and what we—and you—can do to oppose the lunacy.The Basics:* Multipolarity is not only an emerging reality, it is also a preferable foundation for global order.* Neutrality is a...2024-07-171h 01The Bridge to ChinaThe Bridge to ChinaWhat’s inside China's economic engine?Special guest Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute, joins us for a peek inside China’s economy in a global context. Why has the west gotten China so wrong and how can we better understand the most important economic transformation in modern history? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-2856 minThe Inside Story PodcastThe Inside Story PodcastWhat's in store for China's economy?China's plans for the coming year have been set out at its National People's Congress. The fortunes of the planet's second-largest economy are now of global interest - as are its political intentions. So what's in store for China and the rest of the world? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, Beijing. Bert Hofman, Professor, East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore. Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, Centre for Economics and Business Research.  Host: Jonah Hull Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts o...2024-03-1224 minThe Inside Story PodcastThe Inside Story PodcastWhy is North Korea abandoning its goal of reunification with the South?A dramatic shift by North Korea: it's tearing up its goal of unification with the South — a policy in place for decades. North Korea's leader Kim Jong-Un also said his country doesn't want war — but won't avoid one either. So what's behind his surprise move? HOST: Adrian Finighan GUESTS: Ji-Yeon Yuh, Board Member, Women Cross DMZ, Professor, Northwestern UniversityLongtime peace and reunification activist. Fyodor Tertitskiy, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute for Korean Studies, Kookmin University, Seoul. Einar Tangen, China, Senior Fellow Taihe Institute, Beijing.  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Tw...2024-01-1723 minThe TakeThe TakeWhat do Russia and China think of the Israeli war on Gaza?Russia and China have staked a careful position in the war between Israel and Hamas. Both have complex relationships with Israel and Palestine and their own foreign policy to consider. So, how does Israel’s war on Gaza impact them, and what do they stand to gain from it?  In this episode:  Niko Vorobyov (@Narco_Polo420), Russian-British Freelance Journalist  Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow Taihe Institute and Chairman Asia Narrative Episode credits: This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Zaina Badr with our host Kevin Hirten in for Malika Bilal. Miranda Lin fact-checked this...2023-11-0221 minChat LoungeChat LoungeWhat's the lesson in the Korean War for peace in Asia today?July 27th marked the 70th anniversary of the armistice agreement that ended the 1950-53 Korean War. At the time, a few months after the War broke out, and responding to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's request for assistance, the Chinese People's Volunteers army crossed the Yalu River to aid the DPRK's fight.How should we remember the Korean War today? What's the lesson in it for today's peace in Asia? Host Liu Kun is joined by Dr. Zhao Hai, Director of International Political Studies at the National Institute for Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences...2023-07-2855 minThe Listening PostThe Listening PostTurkey elections and Erdogan’s media domination | The Listening PostWith President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the verge of re-election in the second round next week, what’s next for what is left of Turkish journalism?Contributors:Mustafa Akyol - Senior Fellow, Cato InstituteRavza Kavakci Kan - AK Party Member of ParliamentSeren Selvin Korkmaz - Co-founder, IstanPol Institute & Lecturer, Stockholm UniversityGüney Yildiz - Researcher & AnalystOn our radar:Another death in Guatemala. Producer Flo Phillips reports on elPeriódico, the investigative magazine forced to close after coming into conflict with the powers that be.US vs C...2023-05-2024 minRoundtableRoundtableTikTok bans in EuropeThe US was the first to begin steps to ban Tiktok. Now governments across Europe are following suit by insisting that the Chinese-owned app is removed from the phones of all government officials. What exactly are they so worried about? GUESTS: Gavin Millard Deputy Chief technology officer for Tenable Ross Brewer Chief Revenue Officer of SimSpace Einar Tangen Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Philip Hampsheir, it’s about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fi...2023-04-0426 minStrait TalkStrait TalkChina’s Xi Tells Putin ‘They Are Driving Changes Not Seen in a 100 Years.’ What Did He Mean?It was a candid exchange between two of the US's most prominent adversaries. As he capped off his three-day visit to Moscow, Chinese President Xi Jinping hinted to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, that both are now shaping a new world order. Xi was on his first visit to Moscow since Russia launched its attack on Ukraine last year. Just days before, Vladimir Putin was issued with an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court - and the Russian leader was looking for some diplomatic support from his biggest trade partner and strategic ally. Beijing and Moscow have long opposed...2023-03-2413 minBloomberg Daybreak: Asia EditionBloomberg Daybreak: Asia EditionEinar Tangen on China (Radio)Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow Taihe Institute and Chairman of Asia Narratives, discusses China's economy and the latest COVID updates. He spoke with hosts Bryan Curtis and Haslinda Amin on "Bloomberg Daybreak Asia."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-12-2805 minBloomberg Daybreak: Asia EditionBloomberg Daybreak: Asia EditionEinar Tangen on China's Latest (Radio)Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute, discusses the latest on China's COVID developments. He spoke with hosts Doug Krizner and Juliette Saly on "Bloomberg Daybreak Asia."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-11-2906 minThe Newsmakers VideoThe Newsmakers VideoHow far can North Korea go?Advanced North Korean missile tests spark outrage in the West, as Washington sent supersonic bombers in response to Pyongyang's successful missile launch that could reach the US mainland. While each side accuses the other of provocation, the UN disagrees on a unified response for de-escalation. Guests: Jenny Town Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center Bruce Klingner Senior Northeast Asia Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation Einar Tangen Political and Economic Affairs Commentator2022-11-2226 minBackchatBackchatParty Congress; East Kowloon transportation8:30am-9:15am: Party Congress 8:30am-9:15am: Einar Tangen, a senior fellow of the Beijing-based think tank Taihe Institute  8:30am-9:15am: Andrew Leung, International and Independent China Strategist  9:15am-9:30am: East Kowloon monorail 9:15am-9:3...2022-10-2458 minWave MediaWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 9】Biden: If U Vote for Trump, U vote for 'Semi-Facism'!In his remarks earlier, US president Joe Biden strongly denounced former president Donald Trump and labeled Trump’s followers as semi-fascists. While Biden presented himself as the antidote to his predecessor, people are losing faith in his ability to tackle crises such as soaring inflation and dropping life expectancy. Do American government truly has people’s interest at heart?In this episode, Charles Liu and Einar Tangen speak softly about these issues.2022-10-2154 minForeign RomanceForeign RomanceWhat is the China threat? (feat. Einar Tangen)In this episode Maedeh hosts Einar Tangen - a senior fellow at the Taihe Institute - all the way from Beijing, China. He helps Maedeh go beyond mainstream narratives to understand pressing issues: the 'China threat', Taiwan, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2100 minWave MediaWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 8】Assassinations, food crisis, tensions and things threatening human kindIn this new episode, you will see a fragile alliance between the US and its allies. In Europe, the newly elected UK Prime minister threatened to scrap Northern Ireland Brexit protocol, which put US and EU in jeopardy. In Asia, Korea signed a $2.25 billion deal With the Russian Nuclear Company to construct part of Egypt’s first nuclear power plant. Charles Liu and Einar Tangen talk about how the US undercutting their allies and how they act with double standards.2022-09-1347 minThe FS Club PodcastThe FS Club PodcastDigital Commerce, Currency & World: How Will It Change Your Life?Find out more about this event on our website: https://bit.ly/3dEwtLO The term “Digital Economy” refers to the use of information technologies in the production of goods and services, their financing, agreements, marketing, tracking, distribution, and consumption. Technology is creating new products, services and changing the way we do business, work and live. Digital, like the information economy that preceded it, is sustainable because if offers more efficient ways of doing things, from the conception, design, creation, financing, selling, delivery, tracking, servicing of products and services. If you’re interested in the future and how you sh...2022-08-1847 minWave MediaWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 5】Pelosi, chips, energy crisis, all the burdens on the westHas Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan become a reality, the tension in the Taiwan Strait escalates while the relations between the PRC and the US drop drastically. Yet, the puzzle remains unanswered: Why does Pelosi insist on her visit? Is that another political adventure to gain the edge for the Democrats in the upcoming midterm election? With the shrunk storage and continuous chip shortage, what will she negotiate with TSMC? How much will the semiconductor fab in Arizona make up the capacity of the US? In this episode, Charles Liu and Einar Tangen react to the latest top stories...2022-08-031h 09Wave MediaWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 4】Trump, world economy and all the things fail like Texas copsAs the US inflation rate hits the highest level, we witness the police officers on the ground standing aside when an active shooter was massacring the whole school in Texas. With a weakening economy, it seems we will not only expect the return of Donald Trump on 2024, but a much more absurd, polarized society. In foreign affairs, the US still pursues an aggressive policy that insists on sanctioning Russia, how long will Washington hold on to the antagonistic attitude against Russia and China? What's the message China sends to the States by rejecting Boeing? Charles Liu and Einar Tangen...2022-07-2853 minWave MediaWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 3】Japan, NATO's credibility and everything America has messed upFollowing the Plaza Accord in 1985, the United States snapped the fast growth of Japanese economy and turned Japan into its puppet without independence. However, US began to see backlashes and challenges when it tried to implement the same hegemonic diplomacy in Asia four decades later. NATO drove into a dead end when it tried to extend its influence and take Asia to under its wing. In addition, United States seemed to lose one of the biggest airplane deals after China signed a 292-plane order with Airbus, instead of with Boeing. Charles Liu and Einar Tangen talks about everything America...2022-07-2646 minWave MediaWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 2】French fries, Smart moves and everything America is losingThe price of almost all the fuels, including cooking oil, has soared since the US&EU began sanctioning Russia, that even turning French fries into a luxury. Inflation in the United States is already became considerable, why can't the Biden administration just do something? The food crisis seems to be threatening the world, and what should we do? Charles Liu and Einar Tangen talks about French fries, Smart moves and everything America is losing.2022-07-2149 minWave MediaWave Media【Speak Softly Episode 1】Inflation, Biden and everything troubling AmericansWith inflation troubling the economy, American people are now facing an upcoming recession and severe shortages on supplies. The Biden administration has demonstrated over and over again its incompetence in solving domestic issues or mitigating international tensions. Such a weak leader of the free world has drifted some of America’s close friends away, especially India. Quietly yet confidently, India is planning for its rise to surpass and replace China. But can it? Charles Liu and Einar Tangen will break down what has happened around the world this week, softly.2022-07-191h 26NexusNexusMI5 outs Christine Lee as ‘Spy’ - big donations to Barry Gardiner - dodgy!In a rare move, MI5 - British Military Intelligence - issued an alert to Members of Parliament, warning them about a woman, Christine Lee, who is believed to have been working as an agent for the Chinese state and trying to influence British politicians. This week Nexus speaks with Anthony Glees, a Professor in Security and Intelligence Studies who says the British public are not taking the China threat seriously enough, Philip Ingram, a Former Colonel in British Military Intelligence who thinks Barry Gardiner was a likely gateway to valuable information, Nicholas Eftimiades, a Former CIA Special Agent who has...2022-01-2726 minThe PipelineThe PipelineCHINA AND RUSSIA TO HOLD VIRTUAL SUMMIT WEDNESDAYChina and Russia virtual summit 12-15-21. What to expect? Discussions no doubt about Ukraine border as well as Taiwan, and failing diplomatic relations. Also, new Chinese digital currency and cyber warfare. Author Peter Navarro, historian Amy Knight, General Jack Keane, economists Nicholas Chaillan and Einar Tangen weigh in.2021-12-1409 minNews18News180501 THE WORLD OUTSIDE WITH MAHA SIDDIQUIMaha Siddiqui in conversation with Einar Tangen2021-01-0513 minPolitics of COVID-19 Podcast - The SyllabusPolitics of COVID-19 Podcast - The SyllabusIs China facing a global backlash against coronavirus? | Inside Story Podcast: The Inside Story Podcast (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?)Episode: Is China facing a global backlash against coronavirus? | Inside StoryPub date: 2020-05-05Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAttempts by China's leaders to divert attention from early coverups of the coronavirus outbreak seem to be backfiring. Airlifts of medical supplies from China to Europe's worst hit countries have been quickly forgotten. And Australia is calling for an international inquiry into COVID-19's origins. China's ambassador responded by threatening boycotts of Australian beef and win...2020-05-0726 minPeople In the KnowPeople In the KnowThe circuit-breaker mechanism in China's stock marketThe circuit breaker mechanism was introduced into China's stock market to provide a calming-down period for the market, to avoid or reduce hasty trading decisions in case of sharp fluctuations.It was triggered four times during the first week of trading in January after China's stock markets tumbled. China's securities regulator later suspended the new circuit breaker mechanism. This comes after the Chinese stock market witnessed its shortest trading day on Thursday.So how did the circuit breaker mechanism work? Why was it later suspended by China's financial authorities? People In the Know speaks with Liu...2016-01-1400 minPeople In the KnowPeople In the KnowAIIB officially LaunchedAfter more than two years of preparation, the China-initiated Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, or AIIB, has been formally launched in Beijing.With 57 developed and developing nations as prospective founding members, the bank aims to provide financing for infrastructure construction across Asia.China, India and Russia are the three largest shareholders, taking stakes of around 30 percent, 8.5 percent, and 6.7 percent, respectively.So what opportunities and challenges will the AIIB bring? And what impact will China's slowing economy have on the bank's future prospects? PIK spoke with Dr. Hu Yuwei, Research fellow at the macro research department at Chongyang Institute for...2015-12-3000 minPeople In the KnowPeople In the KnowThe 10th Ministerial Conference of the WTOThe 10th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization has concluded in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi.After five days of intense discussions, the 162 WTO member countries reached a breakthrough agreement for the world trade system.The new Nairobi Declaration includes the elimination of agricultural export subsidies, and further tariff reductions for information and technology products.According to the declaration, developed nations will eliminate their scheduled farm export subsidies immediately, while developing countries will get rid of theirs from 2018.The conference has also approved the accession of Liberia and Afghanistan into the WTO.So how significant is the deal on...2015-12-2200 minPeople In the KnowPeople In the KnowThe 2nd World Internet ConferenceThe 2nd World Internet Conference has opened in Wuzhen, in east China's Zhejiang province.At the opening ceremony, President Xi Jinping delivered a keynote speech, urging all countries to jointly build a community with a shared future in cyberspace.Xi put forward five proposals to achieve this goal.He called for efforts to speed up the building of global cyber infrastructure and to promote inter-connectivity.While discussing the construction of an online platform for cultural exchanges and mutual learning, he also highlighted the innovative development of the cyber economy for common prosperity.In addition, Xi called for measures to...2015-12-1700 min