Best Rmb Podcasts (2026)

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Offshore RMB breaks major benchmark for first time since 2024 4:45

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China's offshore yuan strengthened further on Thursday, climbing past the psychological benchmark of seven per U.S. dollar for the first time since 2024.

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Venezuela calls for UN emergency meeting after deadly U.S. strikes in capital 4:45

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Venezuela has urged the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting to condemn what it calls a “brutal, unjustified” U.S. attack, following claims that President Maduro and his wife were captured.

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Trump claims to have captured Venuezuelan President Maduro and his wife 4:45

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U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington has captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife following a large-scale strike early Saturday.

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Venezuela declares national emergency after U.S. strikes on Caracas 4:45

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CBS News reports that U.S. airstrikes hit military sites in Caracas early Saturday, prompting President Maduro to declare a state of emergency.

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Over 1 million people in Gaza still urgently need shelter assistance: UN 4:45

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The UN says more than one million people still urgently need shelter assistance in Gaza.

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Police say 113 of the injured in Swiss New Year fire identified 4:45

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Police say around 40 people are believed to have died in the fire at a bar in southwestern Switzerland on Thursday. The number of injured has risen to 119, with many in a critical condition.

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China expects 12.6 million railway trips on second day of holiday 4:45

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China's transport network continues to experience heavy traffic during the New Year holiday season. The national railway is expecting 12.6 million passenger trips on Friday.

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Israel enforces ban on 37 aid groups operating in Gaza and West Bank 4:45

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Israel has revoked the licenses of 37 international humanitarian organizations operating in Gaza and the West Bank. The move came despite Palestinian objections and appeals from UN agencies and global aid groups.

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China sees peak travel on first day of New Year holiday 4:45

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Official figures show that railway travel had the largest jump, with more than 18 million passenger trips, an increase of over 65 percent.

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China's trade-in program drives consumer goods sales by 2.6 trillion yuan in 2025 4:45

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Authorities have allocated 62.5 billion yuan in ultra-long special treasury bond funds to support the renewed program in the new year.

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China deepens business cooperation with Belt and Road partners in 2025 4:45

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China's major trade promotion agency says the country's industrial and commercial enterprises deepened cooperation with Belt and Road partner countries in 2025. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade says it organized over 400 business delegation trips over the past year.

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Several dozen people killed in explosion in Swiss ski resort town: police 4:45

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Media reports say a blast has killed several dozen people and injured nearly 100 others in a Swiss ski resort town. The explosion reportedly occurred at a pub in Crans-Montana on Thursday.

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Hong Kong's 8th-term LegCo sworn in 4:45

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Lawmakers of Hong Kong's eighth-term Legislative Council have begun a four-year term after taking an oath at a ceremony administered by Chief Executive John Lee.

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Turkiye grants visa-free entry to Chinese tourists 4:45

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The move aims to strengthen trade and tourism. It follows a significant surge in arrivals from China, which has become one of Turkiye's fastest-growing tourism markets.

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China's manufacturing PMI at 50.1 in December 4:45

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Official data shows that the purchasing managers' index for China's manufacturing sector stood at 50.1 in December, up 0.9 points from the previous month.

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Mainland to help Taiwan businesses tap development opportunities 4:45

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A spokesperson says the Chinese mainland will help Taiwan businesses and enterprises seize development opportunities created in implementing the 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.

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Chinese, Russian leaders pledge to advance ties in New Year greetings 4:45

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Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is ready to maintain close exchanges with Russian President Vladimir Putin for new progress in bilateral ties in the new era. President Putin expressed willingness to work closely with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral and international issues of common concern.…

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China's manufacturing sector reaches second global tier: report 4:45

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The added value of Chinese manufacturing accounted for nearly 28 percent of the world's total last year.

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China front-loads funds to support 2026 consumer goods trade-in program 4:45

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China has allocated 62.5 billion yuan, or over 8.8 billion U.S. dollars, in ultra-long special treasury bond funds in advance to support the trade-ins of consumer goods for 2026.

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South Korean President to pay state visit to China 4:45

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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will pay a state visit to China from Sunday to Wednesday. China expects the visit will play an active role in further advancing the strategic partnership of the two countries.

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China stresses modernization, rural revitalization at central rural work conference 4:45

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General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China Central Committee has stressed integrated urban-rural development and ensuring the steady increase of farmers' incomes.

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Trump says Hamas disarmament key to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan 4:45

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U.S. President Donald Trump says the disarmament of Hamas is a key condition for the second phase of the Gaza peace plan.

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China to apply lower tariff rates to certain imports in 2026 4:45

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China will apply provisional import tariff rates lower than the most-favored-nation rates on 935 items from Jan. 1. The move aims to enhance synergy between domestic and international markets.

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China-Cambodia-Thailand foreign ministers' meeting held in Yunnan 4:45

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Cambodia and Thailand will gradually consolidate their ceasefire. This is according to a communique following the meeting of Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi and his counterparts from the two Southeast Asian countries.

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Multiple forces of PLA Eastern Theater Command conduct joint exercises around Taiwan 4:45

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Army, Navy, Air Force and Rocket Force troops will conduct drills that focus on combat readiness patrols, blockade and all-dimensional deterrence.

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Trump says deal to end Ukraine crisis a lot closer 4:45

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U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and spoken on the phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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China calls for lasting peace between Cambodia and Thailand 4:45

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met his Cambodian counterpart Prak Sokhonn in Yuxi, Yunnan Province. He welcomed the ceasefire reached between the Cambodian and Thai militaries, calling it an important step toward restoring peace.

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Chinese Finance Ministry pledges expanding fiscal spending in 2026 4:45

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The Chinese Finance Ministry has pledged to expand fiscal expenditure in 2026 to ensure a solid start to the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period from 2026 to 2030. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an said China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy next year.

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Mayors of Shanghai, Taipei attend annual City Forum 4:45

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The annual Shanghai-Taipei City Forum has opened in Shanghai, aiming to promote cooperation and exchanges in urban development.

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Autumn grain purchases exceed 200 million tonnes in China 4:45

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Official data shows autumn grain purchases across China have surpassed 200 million metric tons this year, which marked the highest level for the same period in recent years.

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Chinese foreign minister to meet Cambodian and Thai counterparts 4:45

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will meet his counterparts from Cambodia and Thailand in Yunnan. Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn and Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow will lead delegations to meet in the southwestern Chinese region from Sunday to Monday.

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Former prime minister says Japan should oppose nuclear arms 4:45

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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has said the country should stand against nuclear proliferation. Ishiba reiterated Japan is the only nation to have suffered atomic bombings and it should not make statements supporting nuclear armament.

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China adopts revised Foreign Trade Law 4:45

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Chinese lawmakers have adopted a revision to the Foreign Trade Law, which will take effect on March 1st next year. It was one of the documents reviewed and adopted at a session of the NPC Standing Committee.

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Syrian authorities condemn deadly mosque blast as death toll rises to 8 4:45

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Health authorities say the number of deaths from an explosion that struck a mosque in the central Syrian city of Homs has risen to eight.

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China imposes countermeasures against U.S. defense-related firms, senior executives 4:45

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China has announced sweeping sanctions against 20 U.S. defense companies and 10 of their senior executives over recent arms sales to the Taiwan region.

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China condemns Japan's defense spending hike as move toward remilitarization 4:45

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China has condemned Japan's substantial increase in defense spending, saying the move exposes what Beijing calls the "sinister intention" of Japanese right-wing forces of advancing remilitarization.

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Japan's defense budget tops record 9 trillion yen for fiscal 2026 4:45

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Japan's Cabinet has approved a record defense budget of over nine trillion yen (58 billion U.S. dollars), aiming to double defense spending from its long-standing one percent of GDP by 2027.

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China urges action against Japan's remilitarization 4:45

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A Chinese military spokesperson has condemned Japan's remilitarization, warning it threatens regional peace and calling on all nations to counter the rise of right-wing militarism.

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China continues to advance sustainable development with other countries: spokesperson 4:45

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China has expressed its readiness to work with other countries to advance global sustainable development. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson was commenting on a U.S. magazine's recent release of its list of ten major scientific breakthroughs in 2025.

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Ukraine offers concessions in latest 20-point peace plan 4:45

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Ukraine has unveiled a new 20-point peace plan with Russia. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signaled it includes concessions on a number of thorny issues.

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China asks Japan to clarify after leakage of nuclear-tainted water 4:45

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China has called on Japan to promptly explain a radioactive water leak at the Fugen nuclear reactor, accept international oversight, and improve safety management to protect the marine environment.

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Japanese official's remarks about possessing nuclear weapons not isolated incident: FM spokesperson 4:45

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A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has again strongly criticized recent remarks by a senior Japanese official about possessing nuclear weapons.

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China warns of countermeasures over U.S. semiconductor tariff plan 4:45

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China has voiced strong opposition to a U.S. plan to impose tariffs on the Chinese semiconductor industry starting in 2027, warning that the move would disrupt global supply chains and hurt all sides.

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China, Russia criticize U.S. military actions against Venezuela 4:45

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At the United Nations Security Council, member states including China and Russia have criticized the U.S. for escalating military tensions with Venezuela.

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U.S. Q3 GDP up 4.3%, consumer confidence drops 4:45

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The U.S. economy grew 4.3 percent in Q3, while consumer confidence fell in December over jobs and the broader outlook.

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China's grasslands make historic turnaround after decades of degradation 4:45

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During the 14th Five-Year Plan period, from 2021 through 2025, China's degraded grassland area shrunk rapidly, by more than 46 million mu, or about three million hectares, each year.

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China opposes U.S. suppressing Chinese companies: FM spokesperson 4:45

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China has strongly opposed a U.S. move to put Chinese drone maker DJI on a national security list. A foreign ministry spokesperson urged Washington to correct its actions and provide a fair and non-discriminatory environment for Chinese businesses.

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China urges immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid in Sudan 4:45

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A senior Chinese envoy to the UN says ending the fighting in Sudan is an urgent priority. Sun Lei, China's Deputy Permanent Representative, warned that nearly three years of conflict have created the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

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China urges Netherlands to revoke administrative order concerning Nexperia 4:45

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China's Commerce Ministry has urged the Netherlands to revoke its order on Nexperia, citing improper intervention and stressing support for negotiations and global semiconductor supply chain stability.

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China imposes provisional anti-subsidy measures on EU dairy imports 4:45

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China has decided to impose provisional anti-subsidy measures on certain dairy products from the European Union. The Ministry of Commerce reiterated that China remains cautious in using trade remedy measures and is willing to resolve the dispute with the EU through consultations.