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Multilateralism UNpacked is produced by the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research. Each month, we take a deep dive into a key challenge facing the United Nations and its Member States; and offer evidence-based solutions that can be adopted in response to help avert crisis and strengthen the multilateral system.
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A bite-sized show about big ideas. From the people who make Planet Money, The Indicator helps you make sense of what's happening in today's economy. It's a quick hit of insight into money, work, and business. Monday through Friday, in 10 minutes or less.
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Take as Directed
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Take as Directed is the podcast series of the CSIS Global Health Policy Center. It highlights important news, events, issues, and perspectives in global health policy, particularly in infectious disease, health security, and maternal, newborn, and child health. The podcast brings you commentary and perspectives from some of the leading voices in global health and CSIS Global Health Policy Center in-house experts
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Listen to the World's top economists discuss their research and deconstruct global economic trends.
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195 countries. 7.8 billion people. 8.7 million species. 7117 languages. 1 planet. In the eye of this perfect storm, some people face the challenge to lead, to bridge differences, to unite the willing, and build our common future. We talk to those whose job it is to conduct the greatest orchestra of our time. Hosted by The Centre for Multilateral Negotiations. Visit us at: cemune.org
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We keep you up to date with latest news happening in China and around the world.
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Global Business offers in-depth analysis of the latest economic data, business trends and market moving policies, zooming in on how all this affects ordinary people.
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It’s Possible is a UN Climate Change´s podcast that inspires positive change, unpacks the climate emergency, and connects science and action. In each episode, our host Sarah Marchildon will sit down to speak to climate leaders. We believe that meaningful and honest conversations can help us build a climate-positive future.
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Building a Smarter German-American Partnership
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Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.
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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.
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Insightful conversations around the subject of sustainable development and learning, helping us all to achieve a sustainable future.
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The unique take of think tanks on different topics related to multilateralism and foreign policy. A podcast to bring the immense knowledge and research achieved by think tanks from all over the globe to the heart of international Geneva. A podcast series proposed by the Think Tank Hub.
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Inside Geneva is a podcast about global politics, humanitarian issues, and international aid, hosted by journalist Imogen Foulkes. It is produced by SWI swissinfo.ch, a multilingual international public service media company from Switzerland.
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China Africa Talk is a weekly podcast dedicated to bringing a better understanding of what is happening on the African continent and in China from both an African and a Chinese perspective. Be sure to pick up news, views and discussions on what’s happening between China and Africa pertaining to diplomatic, trade and economic, as well as social and cultural relations when you tune into China Africa Talk.
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Are you curious about the power of international cooperation? And how it affects our future? Tune in to the #NextPagePod, the podcast of the UN Library & Archives Geneva, designed to advance the conversation on multilateralism.
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The Conflict & Development in Africa podcast brings experts from Africa and the world as guests to discuss critical conflict and development issues that affect Africa. Our guests include practitioners, academics, journalists, researchers, policy makers and advocates that are renowned and are nationally and internationally recognized for their work, expertise and contribution to conflict and development issues in Africa. Our audience includes policy makers, governments, researchers, students, ...
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Global Taiwan Insights is a podcast produced by the Global Taiwan Institute, a 501(c)3 policy think tank based in Washington, D.C. Global Taiwan Insights consist of brief, timely interviews with a wide range of journalists, activists, and policy experts. From security and defense matters to diplomatic, trade, and social issues, the podcast will explore a variety of topics related to Taiwan and its place in the world. In doing so, it will work to shed light on the unique challenges and opport ...
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Health Equity in Focus delves into the intricate dynamics of global health, examining how historical legacies continue to shape present-day realities in the Global South. Global health institutions, when failing to address deep-rooted issues, can perpetuate inequalities between North and South. Across various episodes, we explore issues like the implications of intellectual property to access to medicines, the use of policy space through TRIPS flexibilities, international regulatory standard ...
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What is happening in the world right now? In this podcast produced by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI) we'll take a closer look at events taking place around the globe. Here you will find conversations, seminars and lectures on different international topics. We hope you'll learn something new! For our Norwegian-speaking audience, we also recommend our podcast series Utenrikshospitalet and Hvor hender det?. If you have any feedback or tips, please contact us on post@nu ...
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On the Global Counsel podcast, you can hear the GC team discuss and debate topical developments in public policy and regulation from around the world.Global Counsel is an advisory firm working with clients around the world to gauge political developments and how these impact both business risk and opportunity. For more information about Global Counsel, visit our website: www.global-counsel.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stay informed with Just Security: Out Loud. A selection of our written content, delivered daily, in a clear, automated voice for easy listening on the go. Each weekday, we bring you the Early Edition—your trusted, curated guide to the most important news and developments in national security, law, and global affairs over the past 24 hours. Plus, listen to select articles from Just Security’s expert authors. Whether you’re catching up on headlines or diving deeper into critical analysis, Just ...
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In-depth analyses of political, economic and strategic trends in East Asia, brought to you by the East Asian Institute at the National University of Singapore.
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The threat of a devastating nuclear war is greater than it has been in decades; so, what can we do to mitigate the risk? Join us as we discuss diverse issues around nuclear policy and link them with the common thread of legality. NukeVerse is brought to you by the Lawyers Committee on Nuclear Policy, a legacy organization engaged in research and advocacy for nuclear abolition. The Executive Producer is Deepshikha Vijh, the Senior Producer is Miranda Shafer.
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Global Futures is a podcast about global politics and how rising powers like China and India are changing it. We discuss foreign policy, economics, war and peace, and how the world is changing with experts from across the world.
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The rising threat from Covid-19 has implications that reach far beyond national borders. ECFR’s experts explore issues ranging from governmental credibility and legitimacy to the importance of multilateralism, analysing the repercussions of the virus on the global stage. See all analyses here: www.ecfr.eu/coronavirus
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Nudhara Yusuf and Daniel Perell of the Coalition for the United Nations We Need—also with the Stimson Center's Global Governance Innovation Network, and the Baha’i International Community—look ahead to the UN’s 2024 Summit of the Future through a series of intimate and penetrating discussions with many of the international figures contributing to the Summit’s shaping. Join them as they talk with people from all regions of the world, and with diverse international service experience, as they ...
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Despite the fact that a majority of Americans view China as the United States’ greatest strategic adversary, what to do about the rise of the Chinese Communist Party’s influence across the globe remains a point of significant debate. This Vandenberg Coalition series dives into this question with leading experts in eight different regions, ranging from outer space and the economy to Africa, Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and South Asia. In each installment, we cover ...
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A key aspect of Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative is practicing multilateralism. As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, the multilateral global governance system is nevertheless faced with deepening challenges. The UN finds itself increasingly unable to play a decisive role in ending international conflicts. The current US tariff…
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Global Governance Initiative: a new era for multilateralism and the Global South
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At the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Plus" summit in Tianjin, President Xi Jinping unveiled the Global Governance Initiative (GGI) which highlights sovereign equality, respect for international law, genuine multilateralism, and people-centered cooperation and concrete cooperation. Liu Baocheng and Paul Frimpong weigh in on how GGI is pre…
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Bringing nations together to maintain peace and security and raise living standards for all seemed a utopian idea in the early 20th century. Still, geopolitics, economics and vision by world leaders eventually came together to make it a reality. But what happens when the great powers that have been supporting the multilateral system decide it’s not…
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"Washington’s Multilateral Retreat Creates an Opening for State and Local Leaders"
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"Washington’s Multilateral Retreat Creates an Opening for State and Local Leaders" by Ayse Kaya and Jon Temin. Published on September 17, 2025, on Just Security.By Just Security
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MULTILATERAL: Russian Drones in NATO Airspace & more – 16th Sep 2025
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UN condemnation of attacks in Qatar, growing obesity rates, an initiative to tackle rising suicide rates, cholera deaths, the IMF review on Djibouti, and much more! Thanks for tuning in! Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at [email protected] Like what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds. Rorshok’s Update…
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Chinese FM calls for stronger multilateral coordination with Austria
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is calling on China and Austria to expand cooperation in areas such as the green economy to bring new impetus to the Friendly Strategic Partnership.
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China calls on BRICS countries to jointly defend multilateralism
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--Chinese President Xi Jinping urges BRICS to uphold multilateralism, foster inclusive global economy --Hainan Free Trade Port to begin independent customs in 100 days to boost investment --CIFTIS 2025 kicks off on Wednesday in Beijing, China
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President Xi calls on BRICS to champion multilateralism, inclusive globalization
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The Chinese president says BRICS countries should continue to uphold multilateralism and enhance the voice of the Global South as he joined world leaders for a virtual summit (1:04).China's manufacturing output is projected to rise significantly during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), contributing more than 30% of global growth (36:58).French P…
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SDGs and Beyond: Rethinking Multilateralism for the Post-2030 Era
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As 2030 approaches, the Sustainable Development Goals stand at a crossroads. While some targets are within reach, others lag dangerously behind. At the same time, the global order is shifting. What happens to sustainable development in a world where trust in multilateralism is fraying, yet the need for collective action has never been greater? In t…
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U.S. health officials discuss guidance on immunizations
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--US President Donald Trump ends UK trip with bilateral meeting at Keir Starmer’s country residence, Chequers --The controversy on health and vaccine guidance in the US escalates as a CDC panel votes to delay the MMRV vaccine for children under four --AI Conference in San Francisco showcases latest in advanced tech…
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has held phone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. The two leaders had a candid exchange of views on China-U.S. relations and issues of common concern.
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Your curated weekday guide to the biggest national security and foreign policy developments over the past 24 hours. Compiled by the Just Security team and read by an automated voice, The Early Edition is an essential resource for anyone shaping a just and secure world. Published September 19, 2025 on Just Security. ICYMI: yesterday on Just Security…
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White paper: Xinjiang's 70th anniversary marked by growth, stability, heritage preservation
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Beijing issued a white paper outlining the CPC's Xinjiang strategy, highlighting economic growth, stability, cultural heritage protection, and its role as a Eurasian gateway, as the region marks its 70th founding anniversary (01:13). The Beijing Xiangshan Forum closed with calls for multilateralism, dialogue, and respect for sovereignty, stressing …
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China issues white paper on CPC guidelines for governing Xinjiang in new era
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Beijing has released a white paper on the successful practice of the Communist Party of China's strategy for governing Xinjiang in the new era. The document comes as the northwestern autonomous region is marking its 70th founding anniversary.
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The Fed cuts rates, America's FICO dips, and forever ends for sweepstakes winners
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It’s … Indicators of the Week! Our weekly look at some of the most fascinating economic numbers from the news. On today’s show: A rate cut and drama at the Federal Reserve, the average American gets a little less creditworthy, and those giant check sweepstakes winners? Well, they might have to get a job soon. Related episodes: Why an aggressive rat…
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China establishes world's largest carbon emissions trading market: official
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Chinese officials say the country has established the world's largest carbon emissions trading market, which covers over 60 percent of the total carbon emissions in China.
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U.S. vetoes UN Security Council draft resolution on Gaza humanitarian access
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The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded Israel immediately lift all restrictions on humanitarian access and delivery in Gaza.
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Peter Piot, LSHTM: “A brilliant coalition” essential to success
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The renowned global health leader, Peter Piot, LSHTM, opens this conversation with reflections on what drove the historic global health successes, including “a brilliant coalition” and U.S. bipartisan leadership grounded in statecraft and strategic thinking. That “twenty-five years of historical anomaly” has however now ended. In Europe, that shift…
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China supports fair negotiations for TikTok's U.S. operations
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The Chinese Commerce Ministry has voiced its support for fair business negotiations on TikTok's U.S. operations, saying the deal is not a bargaining chip in tariff talks. The ministry said it opposes politicizing trade issues and the deal should follow market rules and company agreements in both countries.…
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Your curated weekday guide to the biggest national security and foreign policy developments over the past 24 hours. Compiled by the Just Security team and read by an automated voice, The Early Edition is an essential resource for anyone shaping a just and secure world. Published September 18, 2025 on Just Security. ICYMI: yesterday on Just Security…
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What does the Fed's rate cut mean for global markets?
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①The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo is underway in Nanning. What are the highlights of this year's event? (00:37) ②The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the first time this year. What does it mean for the US and global economy? (12:44) ③Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a mutual defense pact. What's behind the decision? (24:33) ④Kazakhstan e…
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China reaffirms commitment to world peace, shared future at Xiangshan forum
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China has marked the 94th anniversary of the September 18th Incident when Japanese troops launched a surprise attack in the northeastern city of Shenyang (01:07). At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, the Chinese defense minister has vowed to uphold peace, and support multilateralism for global security and a shared future (03:45). Experts say the U.S. F…
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Fed cuts key interest rate by quarter of percentage point
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--U.S. Fed has announced its first interest rate cut in nearly a year --AI takes center stage of the China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning --China reports significant technological achievements and breakthroughs during the 14th Five-Year Plan period
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China reports sharp rise in border crossings
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Data shows that traffic at China's border crossings surged in the first eight months of the year. The National Immigration Administration recorded 460 million entries and exits, up nearly 15 percent from a year earlier.
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Why "free" public education doesn't always include school supplies
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Back-to-school supplies are getting more expensive … so why are parents and teachers at public schools expected to foot the bill? Today on the show: An economist explains how the cost of school supplies fits into the larger history of public school funding, and what one school district is doing differently. Related episodes: A food fight over free …
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China commemorates 94th anniversary of September 18 Incident
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China is marking the 94th anniversary of the September 18th Incident, which signaled the beginning of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
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U.S. Fed cuts interest rates by 0.25 percent, first rate cut since December 2024
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The U.S. Federal Reserve has decided to cut the interest rates by 0.25 percent, marking the first rate cut since December last year.
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China's railway passenger trips hit new high in first eight months
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Authorities say China's railways recorded a historic high in passenger trips between January and August. China State Railway Group says the country saw 3.2 billion passenger trips during this period, an increase of 6.7 percent.
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Your curated weekday guide to the biggest national security and foreign policy developments over the past 24 hours. Compiled by the Just Security team and read by an automated voice, The Early Edition is an essential resource for anyone shaping a just and secure world. Published September 17, 2025 on Just Security. ICYMI: yesterday on Just Security…
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Israel launches ground offensive in Gaza City: Can the world stop it?
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①Israel has launched ground offensive in Gaza City. How far will it go, and who can stop it? (00:39) ②The US and Britain have agreed to a major technology pact during Trump's visit. How significant is it for bilateral ties? (12:20) ③China's top 500 enterprises report steady growth in R&D input. (24:30) ④Australia has failed to secure a defense trea…
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China-ASEAN Expo opens with focus on AI, innovation, enhanced regional cooperation
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The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning gathers 3,200 enterprises from 60 countries, spotlighting New Quality Productive Forces through new themed exhibitions and trade activities (01:02). Israel has expanded a ground offensive in Gaza City, while the international community, including China, the EU, and several countries, condemns the attacks and urg…
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Chinese authorities unveil 19 new measures to spur services consumption
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--Chinese authorities unveil 19 new measures to spur services consumption --China's central state-owned enterprises to deepen reform and develop New Quality Productive Forces --The highly anticipated China-ASEAN Expo gets underway in southern China
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High-level security forum underway in Beijing
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The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum has opened, attracting participants from more than 100 countries, regions and international organizations. Key topics will range from global security governance and Asia-Pacific cooperation to arms control and the impact of emerging technologies.
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The crypto market is hot. But is it an illusion?
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There has been an inordinate amount of trading activity recently in the crypto markets. But what if much of that activity was an illusion? A smokescreen? A fraud? Today on the show, we look at the practice of wash trading, and how it’s evolved in the crypto world. Related episodes: The fake market in crypto For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicato…
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Global initiatives proposed by China compatible with UN Charter: UN chief
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Ahead of the High-level Week of the UN General Assembly, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says the global initiatives proposed by China are totally compatible with the UN Charter.
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China ready to strengthen high-level exchange with Cambodia: FM
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In his meeting with Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China stands ready to work with Cambodia to strengthen high-level exchange and enhance mutual trust
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