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South Korea has elected a new leader after six months of political turmoil.New President Lee Jae-myung began his term on Wednesday.He pledged to raise the country from what he described as the near destruction caused by a martial law crisis and revive an economy facing global protectionism.Lee also emphasized a pragmatic and national-interest-centered approach in diplomacy.How will President Lee unite a divided country and revive a slumping economy? Could we see a reorientation in South Korea's foreign policy?Host Zhao Ying is joined by Rong Ying, Chair Professor with the School of International Studies, Sichuan University; Josef Gregory Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute and Chairman of Asia Narratives Substack.

China 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 Heng is joined by Christis Tombazos, Associate Professor at Monash University; George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Program at CIFE, a European research organization; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute.

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, Facebook

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, Former Deputy Director of University of Malaya's Institute of China Studies and Research Associate of Malaysia-China Friendship Association; Frank Liu, Associate Professor at the Business School, University of Western Australia; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute.

Nosipho Radebe is in conversation with Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute & Chairman of Asia NarrativesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

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 the West African nation's decision? (45:47)

Chinese 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 Chinese economy. Host Ding Heng is joined by Professor Liu Baocheng, Director of the Center for International Business Ethics with the University of International Business and Economics; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow with Taihe Institute; Professor Qu Qiang, Fellow of the Belt and Road Research Center, Minzu University of China.

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.

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 https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

After 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 Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) International; Dr. Doug Drury, Professor and Head of Aviation at Central Queensland University; Captain David Newbery, former Check & Training Captain with Cathay Pacific and former President of HK Airline Pilots Association; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute.

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 balance of power between governments and tech companies? Are we witnessing a turning point in the regulation of social media platforms?Host Zhao Ying is joined by Pascale Fung, Director of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Edward Lehman, Managing Director, LEHMAN, LEE & Xu Law Firm; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute.

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, Facebook

Nosipho Radebe speaks to Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute and Chairman of Asia NarrativesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, Facebook

Chinese leaders have passed a resolution to further deepen reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization in a high-level meeting of the Communist Party of China. The third plenary session of the party's 20th Central Committee has called for reforms of the fiscal, taxation and financial systems, vowing to better leverage the market to foster a more dynamic market environment. The meeting has also endorsed calls for high-quality development and creating new growth drivers. The Third Plenum is held roughly twice a decade devoted to China's long-term reform.What does the meeting this time tell us about China's vision for its economy and reform? Host Ding Heng is joined by Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow with Taihe Institute; Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; Professor Wang Zhengxu from the School of Public Administration, Zhejiang University.

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.

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow & Economic Affairs Commentator at the Taihe Institute in Beijing about the YEN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow & Economic Affairs Commentator at the Taihe Institute in Beijing about U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen saying that future discussions between the U.S. and China will focus on Beijing's need to change its policy on industry and the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Fresh steam is being added to China's Spring Festival consumption surge as the world's second-largest economy taps its supersized market and creates new scenarios and products for its vast consumer base. How is China's unleashing of its consumption potential injecting strong impetus into domestic and global economic recovery? Host Ge Anna is joined by Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute and Chairman of Asia Narratives; Prof Qu Qiang, Research Fellow from Beijing Foreign Studies University; Dr. Zhou Mi, Senior Research Fellow with Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation.

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 Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow & Economic Affairs Commentator at the Taihe Institute in Beijing about China's economic outlook for 2024.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

China is hosting an international forum in Beijing in a move to foster dialogue between different civilizations. The Inter-Civilizational Communication and Global Development Forum has attracted some 150 officials, business leaders, scholars and celebrities from more than 30 countries. Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) earlier this year, calling for international people-to-people exchanges and respect for the diversity of civilizations. Why is it an important mission for China to foster dialogue between different civilizations? What issues is the GCI looking to address? Host Ding Heng is joined by Erik Solheim, former Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, and Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow with the Taihe Institute.

China's economic landscape has become a focal point of extensive debate. Amidst a flurry of Western media predictions ranging from "stagnation" to "collapse" for the world second-largest economy, concerns about its future have taken center stage. While some argue that China is at crossroads, others believe that existing and forthcoming policies will pave the way for sustained economic growth. What lies ahead for China's economic future? Is it poised to ascend into the ranks of high-income nations, or could it be stuck in the so-called "middle-income" trap? In this episode, we cut through the noise and explore the real picture of China's economy. Host Zhao Ying is joined by Chen Jiahe, chief investment officer at Novem Arcae Technologies; John Ross, Senior fellow with Chongyang Institute of Financial Studies, Renmin University; and Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute.

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; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow with the Taihe Institute; and Yin Zhiguang, Professor of International Studies, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, Fudan University.

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NOLUTHANDO MTHONTI - MLAMBO speaks to Einar Tangen, Senior Economic Fellow at the Taihe Institute in Beijing about what this red flag means for the country.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In recent weeks, a glimmer of hope has emerged as Chinese and American officials engage in a flurry of meetings, aiming to mend the cracks in their strained relations. Will there be a thaw in China-US relations, as predicted by US President Joe Biden at the G7 summit? What are the main obstacles hindering effective communication and trust-building between the two countries? Moreover, with prominent business leaders such as Elon Musk and Tim Cook receiving high-profile treatment in China, can trade relations continue to serve as the bedrock of bilateral ties? Host Zhao Ying is joined by Prof. Qu Bo from China Foreign Affairs University, Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute, and Harvey Dzodin, Former Vice President of ABC TV network and Senior Fellow of the Center for China and Globalization.

Iran and Saudi Arabia have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen embassies after seven years of tensions. This historic breakthrough was made possible by China, which hosted the talks between the two sides. Saudi Arabia cut ties with Iran in 2016 after demonstrators stormed its embassy in Tehran, in response to Riyadh's execution of a prominent Shia Muslim cleric. Since then, tensions between the two nations have remained high, with each side viewing the other as a threatening power seeking regional dominance. Chinese senior diplomat Wang Yi congratulated the two sides on taking this important step forward, emphasizing China's support for their efforts in strengthening ties. What has led to this significant development? For this question and much more, host Zhao Ying is joined by Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow with the Taihe Institute, and Dr. Wang Jin, Associate Professor at Northwest University in Xi'an, China.

Asia, one of the most economically dynamic regions in the world, is getting increasing strategic attention. Global powers, inside or outside the region, are promoting economic, cultural or military schemes of their own, aiming to gain more influence and interests. In its annual Asia Power Index report, Australian think tank the Lowy Institute found that the U.S. remains the top power in Asia, but the age of its uncontested primacy is over. The report said China is gaining diplomatic influence in the region while ASEAN countries like Indonesia are becoming more active on the Asia stage day by day. Why is Asia important? What are the respective aims of global powers vying for influence in Asia? Host Liu Kun is joined by Chen Hong, Director of Australian Studies Center at East China Normal University; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow with the Taihe Institute and Founder of Asia Narratives; and Digby Wren, a visiting scholar at the Royal Academy of Cambodia.

Dictionaries and media outlets around the world have selected their own "word of the year" for 2022. From "permacrisis" to "gaslighting," how do these words capture our experience of the past year? How will it further impact our lives in the year to come? Host Ge Anna is joined by Zoon Ahmed Khan, Research Fellow at the Centre for China and Globalization and Visiting Scholar at Tsinghua University; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute; and Professor Qu Qiang, Assistant Director of the International Monetary Institute, Renmin University of China.

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.

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.

Xi Jinping's report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China dedicated a section to foreign policy. It said China intends to promote world peace and development and push to build a community with a shared future for mankind. What exactly does the report say about China's foreign policy? What are the plans and strategies of the 20th CPC National Congress to guide China's foreign policy moving forward? Host Liu Kun is joined by Zhou Bo, China Forum Expert and Senior Fellow of the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, and Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute.

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made a blatant visit to China's Taiwan region, dis-Regarding China's strong opposition. Is it a reckless gamble or a calculated provocation by Washington? What repercussions will Pelosi's visit have on the Taiwan Strait, China-US relations and beyond? How will China further respond to the US-made tensions? Host Ge Anna is joined by Chen Weihua, Chief of China Daily, EU Bureau; Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute; Zhou Bo, Senior Fellow of the Center for International Security and Strategy, Tsinghua University.

In light of the current developments globally, is a new multi polar world emerging? What are the challenges to the postwar systems that have given rise to the US hegemony? To delve into these issues, host Ge Anna is joined by Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute; Prof. Richard Stoll, Albert Thomas Professor of Political Science at Rice University; Prof. Swaran Singh, Chairman of Center for International Politics, Organisation and Disarmament at Jawaharlal Nehru University; and Prof. Qu Bo at China Foreign Affairs University.

China's worst outbreak of COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic shows no signs of slowing down. Millions of people in Shanghai have entered their fourth week under a strict lockdown, aimed at curbing the spread of the virus. The International Monetary Fund has warned that strict health measures could result in a slump in the world's second-largest economy. Meanwhile stocks in Europe are down, as concerns over global economic growth outweigh the re-election of the business-friendly President of France, Emmanuel Macron. For more, we were joined by Einar Tangen, who is a senior fellow at the Beijing-based think tank, the Taihe Institute. #China #COVID-19 #PandemicLockdowns

Chinese economic data is weighing on stocks. Although GDP expanded in the first quarter, sluggish retail sales and employment numbers are making investors nervous over the future prospects of the world's second-largest economy. Einar Tangen is an independent affairs commentator and senior fellow at Taihe Institute. He joined us from Beijing to discuss more on China's economy. #ChinaEconomy #ChinaGDP #ChinaLockdown

As Russia and Ukraine are engaged in fierce combat, join host Tu Yun, writer, and columnist Einar Tangen, and current affairs commentator Tom Pauken II for a close look at the causes leading up to the fighting, lessons learned about the conflict, and the possible solution to the crisis.

Half a century after Nixon's icebreaking trip, the Sino-U.S. relationship seems to have regressed in recent years. Join host Tu Yun for a closer look at whether the Pingpong diplomacy that paved the way for Nixon's China trip and the signing of the Shanghai Communique may provide any referential value to both sides. Joining her in the chat are former president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai Kenneth Jarrett, who serves as a senior advisor of Albright Stonebridge Group; Sarah Brooker, a Yenching Scholar and Masters student in China Studies, History and Archaeology at Peking University; and writer and columnist Einar Tangen.

Russia's military operation against Ukraine has ripped through financial markets around the world, and sent oil prices soaring over $100 a barrel. European natural gas prices jumped higher on disruption worries. Nearly 40 percent of the European Union's natural gas and 26 percent of its crude oil comes from Russia. Meanwhile, stock markets across the world were volatile. For more on the global markets and how they're reacting to Russia's action in Ukraine, our host Zhao Yang spoke with Winston Wang, an investor and former diplomat, and Einar Tangen, an independent political and economic affairs commentator.

America's national debt has reached an all-time high of over $30 trillion earlier this week. That has triggered concerns about the country's future economic health. Could the higher debt levels trigger a fiscal crisis and lead to higher inflation? And what does it mean for the U.S. economy? Host Zhao Yang spoke to Einar Tangen, an independent Commentator, and Winston Wang, an investor and former diplomat.

Trust among Chinese citizens in their government hit a record high in a decade. According to the latest Trust Barometer released by the American public relations firm Edelman, China tops the Barometer with its average trust in institutions, including government, NGOs, business, and media, standing at 83, up 11 points from that of last year. In sharp contrast, trust in those institutions fell most sharply in Germany, Australia, the Netherlands, South Korea, and the United States since 2021. What has led to the situation? For this and other questions on the issue, join host Tu Yun, Professor Zhu Feng, dean and professor of international studies, Nanjing University, Ian Goodrum, Senior editor and columnist of China Daily, and writer and columnist Einar Tangen, to take a close look.

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 dedicated his life's work to understanding the methods of spies and elaborates in his book 'Chinese Espionage: Operations and Tactics,' and Einar Tangen, a China Analyst pushes back by offering an alternative view, 'what if Christine Lee was a business woman mixing with prominent figures to build rapport.'

In Cold War times, British members of Parliament could allegedly be suborned for a bottle of good vodka, a fur coat for the wife and caviar for Christmas. The Tory ones were a bit more expensive, often necessitating a honey trap of one kind or another. It made a few eyes water, therefore, to read about the sums an alleged Chinese intelligence operative paid to Labour parliamentarian Barry Gardiner. So, what are we to make of this latest spy affair? We invited former member of Parliament and veteran spy writer Rupert Allason to help us unravel the story. And what of the other side to this story? With the enormous ruckus here in Britain over an alleged spy embedded at the heart of the British establishment, what of the news coverage in China? Einar Tangen is a veteran writer, political analyst and commentator who now lives and works in Beijing. So, he boarded Sputnik to tell us how this story unfolded in China as the country prepares to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Christine Lee, a British-Chinese lawyer, who set up the British Chinese Project aimed at promoting engagement, understanding and cooperation between the Chinese community and wider UK society, has been accused of being a spy for Beijing by Britain's spy agent MI5. But just a couple of years ago in 2019, she was given a “Point of Light” award by then prime minister Theresa May in recognition of her work in promoting Sino-British relations and her charity work for the local community. What has led to the dramatic change? As anti-Chinese sentiment is on the rise in Western countries, how may it back fire at the entire society? Join host Tu Yun, former Director of Economic and Business Policy for the Mayor of London John Ross, writer and columnist Einar Tangen, and Professor Wan Xiaohong, Associate Dean of the School of Politics and Public Administration, South China Normal University, for insights into the dilemma of the Chinese diaspora in Western societies today.

A new wave of COVID has hit China. How will it affect the Chinese economy and the upcoming Beijing Winter Olympics? Given the high contagiousness of Omicron, does it mean an outbreak within the loop is unavoidable once a case is detected? Join host Tu Yun and Dr. Wu Zhiwei, Director of the Center for Public Health Research, Nanjing University; Mark Dreyer, host of the China Sports Insider Podcast and author of the newly released book Sporting Superpower, An Insider's View on China's Quest to Be the Best; writer and columnist Einar Tangen; and sports journalist Yang Guang who will be covering the Winter Olympics in about three weeks for more on this topic.

Born to be a star! The newly launched Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership overtakes many other economic blocs such as the USMCA and the EU to become the world's largest. Some say the real significance of the RCEP is about the free trade arrangements between China and Japan, and between Japan and South Korea, the three major Asian economies that have been seeking to establish a free trade area but haven't been able to do so for years. How valid is the assessment? How likely are we going to see the creation of the Next China in the region over the next two decades? What could be the biggest uncertainty that may hinder the sound operation of the partnership in the future? Join host Tu Yun, writer and columnist Einar Tangen, and John Gong, professor of economics at China's University of International Business and Economics, for a chat on the issue.

A teacher at Shanghai Aurora College has been fired for telling her students that the casualty numbers in the notorious Nanjing Massacre are not supported by real data. She called reports on the atrocity “a folk rumor.” Some people argue the comments are not that big a deal as it's a matter of academic freedom of speech. Is that so? The student who put the video of the teacher's lecture online is facing bullying. Some people call him a traitor. Does he deserve it? Could the student have handled the situation better? And there are rising attempts especially in Japan to rewrite history or deny the occurrence of the Nanjing Massacre and other war crimes committed by the Japanese military in the rest of Asia during WWII. What's prompted such a phenomenon? In this episode of Chat Lounge, join host Tu Yun, writer and columnist Einar Tangen, and Associate Professor David Moser from Beijing Capital Normal University for a close look at the issue.

In China's far west, Xinjiang remains mysterious to many, even inside the country. In this episode of Chat Lounge hosted by Tu Yun, join writer and columnist Einar Tangen and filmmaker Andy Boreham, one of the foreign influencers accused by the New York Times of being used by Beijing as a “propaganda tool,” in discovering the real Xinjiang and why they think the Western narrative on the Chinese region is fundamentally wrong.

China 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.

China Evergrande has been struggling to pay its debts for months. And it's not the only Chinese property developer in trouble. On Thursday, the company and rival Kaisa both finally defaulted, according to ratings agency Fitch. The government is stepping in to contain the crisis within the sector and mitigate its impact on the broader economy. Einar Tangen joined us from Beijing. He's an independent political and economic affairs commentator and a senior fellow at the Taihe Institute. #Evergrande #EvergrandeDefault #KaisaGroup

Chinese share prices rallied on Tuesday as heavily-indebted property developer China Evergrande prepares for a billion-dollar restructuring. Beijing is taking an active role in that process, to prevent the disorderly collapse of what was once the country's top seller of homes and office space. The central bank is also easing monetary policy settings to give the economy an extra boost to reverse a recent slowdown in economic growth. Einar Tangen joined us. He's a senior fellow at the Beijing-based think tank, the Taihe Institute. #Evergrande #ChinaEconomy #ChinaStockMarket

Why have U.S. regulators filed a lawsuit to block the merger of Nvidia with Arm? We spoke with Winston Wang, an investor and Einar Tangen, author and columnist.

Oil prices and global stock markets fell amid concerns that the new Omicron Covid-19 variant could dampen economic growth and hit fuel demand. Regarding how the new variant could possibly affect global markets and the global recovery, I spoke with Wang Dan, chief economist of Hang Seng Bank China, and Einar Tangen, author and columnist.

China has been committed to developing a whole-process people's democracy, which sounds not so familiar to many people who regard the country as an authoritarian state. How's China's whole-process people's democracy different from Western-style democracy?  What would be the biggest challenge for China in developing whole-process people's democracy? And what can the two modes of democracy learn from each other? Join host Tu Yun, writer and columnist Einar Tangen and Xu Qinduo, Senior Fellow of the Pangoal Institution for a discussion of these issues.

China Evergrande has averted a default for the second time this month, though questions remain over the company's ability to cover hundreds of millions of dollars in liabilities due in the coming weeks. The real estate giant has reportedly sent more than $47M it owed to bond holders. That interest payment was due late last month, but a 30-day grace period gave the company more time before creditors could officially declare a default. Evergrande is one of China's largest home and office builders, but has more than $300B in debt on its books. Einar Tangen, senior fellow at Beijing-based think tank Taihe Institute, helped shed some light on the government response to the crisis. #Chinaevergrande #Debt #RealEstate

Does Europe have a strategic vision for the future? What kind of relationship will it develop with China? Europe stands at a crossroads. Will it remain dependent on Washington as a junior partner? Or will Europe opt for playing the role of a great power on the world stage? CrossTalking with Einar Tangen, Brad Blankenship, and Luc Rivet.

Digital currency is the next big thing. Given some of its truly revolutionary features, the Time magazine vividly put it as “the financial equivalent of the leap from postal service to email, or lending library to Internet.” Among the countries leading such a mega trend, China is the first big country introducing digital RMB. So how much change the digital yuan will bring about? And what about some of the potential vulnerabilities of the new form of currency?    Our host Xu Qinduo is joined by Einar Tangen, author and columnist and Charles Liu, co-founder and former chairman of HAO Capital.

Some scientists call it the sixth mass extinction. According to the Living Planet Report, wildlife populations have plummeted on average by 68% since 1970. For those found in freshwater habitats, the decline was a staggering 84%, equivalent to 4% a year since 1970. What's the major factor behind the decline? Human activity is thought to be causing species to disappear a thousand times faster than the natural rate. So what can we do to slow down the process?   Our host Xu Qinduo is joined by Einar Tangen, author and columnist and Ma Jun, Director of the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs.

As a popular Chinese saying goes, "grain in the hand, no panic in the heart." Farmers in China celebrate the harvest festival, which falls on Thursday, Sept. 23 this year. On the eve of the festival, President Xi Jinping extended greetings to farmers and people working in agriculture and rural areas. He stressed the role of rural vitalization in realizing national rejuvenation, for which food security plays a critical role. The president once said the "rice bowl of China must be firmly kept in Chinese hands," stressing the necessity of ensuring absolute security in the supply of grains. why is absolute food security so important? Join author and columnist Einar Tangen, and Xu Qinduo, Senior Fellow at the Beijing-based think-tank Pangoal Institution for a discussion of the issue.

The floods that occurred this summer in China's Henan Province, which is famed for being the country's granary, has caused great concern about whether China's food security is under threat. How concerning is it for a country of 1.4 billion people? President Xi Jinping once said that the "rice bowl of China must be firmly kept in Chinese hands," stressing the necessity of ensuring absolute security in the supply of grains. why is absolute food security so important? After all, the nation is not as fragile as it was 60 years ago. Join author and columnist Einar Tangen, and Xu Qinduo, Senior Fellow at the Beijing-based think-tank Pangoal Institution for a discussion of the issue.

The U.S. Senate has passed a one-trillion-dollar infrastructure bill, the largest of its kind in decades, for investment in roads, bridges, and airports. It comes as the Biden administration is urged to learn from China when it comes to drafting industry policies and winning friends and influencing people. How realistic is it for Washington to follow in the footsteps of China in this regard? As China introduces its developmental experience to other countries, is it aimed to export its ideology or growth model?   Join author and columnist Einar Tangen, and Xu Qinduo, Senior Fellow at the Beijing-based think-tank Pangoal Institution for a discussion of the issue.

China had publicized the name of 238 corrupt senior officials on the website of the CPC's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection in the first half of this year. The number is almost 1.5 times that of the same period last year. Does it mean corruption is getting worse in China? Or does it indicate that efforts to crackdown on corruption are being stepped up? How urgent is China's anti-corruption task? Join author and columnist Einar Tangen, and Xu Qinduo, Senior Fellow at the Beijing-based think-tank Pangoal Institution for a discussion of the issue.

In the wake of a second high-level meeting, where does the fraught China-US relationship stand? The first meeting, in Anchorage, Alaska, was an embarrassing failure for Secretary of State Blinken. At the second meeting the Chinese presented the Americans with a set of demands. It would seem the stage is now set for real negotiations and not just theatrics. CrossTalking with Tom Watkins, Sara Hsu, and Einar Tangen.

China's one-party system has long been under attack in the West. Is it motivated by the concern that “we are not the same” or the fear that the Western-style political system could encounter strong rivalry and be transcended? Why didn't China adopt Western-style multi-party political systems? How likely is it for China to adopt such a system in the future? Join author and columnist Einar Tangen, and Xu Qinduo, Senior Fellow at the Beijing-based think-tank Pangoal Institution for a discussion of the issue.

The biggest threat to China's future prosperity may not come from the US, but from within as it wrestles with falling birthrates and rising inequality. How concerned is China about the widening gap between the country's haves and have nots? Look no further than its billionaires, who've suddenly become very generous.In this episode: Michael Standaert (@mstandaert), journalist Einar Tangen (@ehtangen), commentator on economics and political affairsConnect with The Take: Twitter (@AJTheTake), Instagram (@ajthetake) and Facebook (@TheTakePod)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China will further release its state reserves of copper, aluminum, and zinc to continue to ensure stable prices of commodities, and ease the cost pressure on firms. For more on this, we spoke with Wang Dan, chief economist of Hang Seng Bank China and Einar Tangen, author and columnist.

China's central bank said it will cut the reserve requirement ratios by 0.5 percentage points from Thursday. For more on this, we spoke with Charles Liu, co-founder and former Chairman of Hao Capital and Einar Tangen, author and columnist.

Recent analysis from the China Passenger Car Association shows that China led the global sales of new-energy vehicle in the first five months of this year, accounting for 47% of the market share worldwide. For more on this, we spoke with Wang Dan, chief economist of Hang Seng Bank China and Einar Tangen, author and columnist.

China says it will continue to promote building a human community with a shared future, along with high quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative. But how does the Chinese idea of win-win compare with the idea of zero-sum competition? Do we need a community with a shared future or a world divided along geopolitical fault-lines? Xu Qinduo spoke with Einar Tangen, author and columnist, and Professor David Moser from Capital Normal University.

Official data shows that China's industrial profits soared by 83.4% year-on-year during the January-May period to about 3.4 trillion yuan. This is mainly due to the stable recovery of demand. For more on this and China's economy, we spoke with Charles Liu, Co-founder and former Chairman of Hao capital and Einar Tangen, author and columnist.

U.S. inflation hit a 13-year high in May, with CPI rising 5% compared with the same period last year. Core inflation also surged, hitting 3.8% for the first time since the 1990s. What do these figures mean for the U.S. economy? Is the inflation transitory, or is it in danger of overheating? For more on this, we spoke with Wang Dan, chief economist of Hang Seng Bank China, and Einar Tangen, an author and columnist.

El Salvador has become the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as an official national currency. Following the result of a new law supported by more than 70% of the Salvadoran Legislative Assembly, bitcoin will join the U.S. dollar as one of two forms of legal tender to be accepted by all government agencies and businesses. Why did El Salvador want to adopt bitcoin as a legal tender? What are the potential risks for this decision? For more on this, we spoke to Einar Tangen, an author and columnist.

As the world concentrates on how to re-emerge from the economic slowdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we should not overlook another issue closely related to our future, namely climate change. Which one of the world's two major emitters，China and the United States, is more capable of fulfilling its pledges as schedule? Host: Tu Yun Guest speakers: Einar Tangen, writer, columnist, current affairs commentator; Xu Qinduo, senior fellow at the Pangoal Institution

China’s economic recovery picked up a surprising amount of steam in March, boosted by strong domestic consumption and unquenchable foreign demand for Chinese-made goods. The country’s official manufacturing PMI, a gauge of factory activity, hit a three-month high of 51.9 in March, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The official nonmanufacturing PMI surged to 56.3 from February’s 51.4 reading. That is the highest reading in four months. For more on this and China’s economy, my colleague Zhao Yang spoke earlier with Winston Wang, Managing Director of Shipston Group Limited Einar Tangen, author and columnist