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World Beat
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Recent Episodes

May 20, 2026
EP 32 - The New Language of China-U.S. Relations
<p><strong>Producer: Liu Chang </strong></p><p><strong>Host: Wang Zongnan</strong></p><p>Trump once defined China as U.S. rival. But during his latest Beijing visit, the tone changed dramatically.</p><p>In this episode, World Beat breaks down the Xi-Trump summit: the symbolism, the strategy, and what it means for Taiwan, trade and the future of China-U.S. relations.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li><p>Trump’s China rhetoric has softened sharply.</p></li><li><p>The summit focused on stability.</p></li><li><p>Trade ties may be cautiously recovering.</p></li><li><p>Both sides currently believe managing the competition is better than letting it spiral.</p></li></ul><p>From “China Threat” to “Future Partner”? Trump’s Beijing visit may have changed the tone of the world’s most important relationship.</p><p>For more sharp analysis on global politics and diplomacy, follow World Beat wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>For feedback or inquiries, follow us on <a href="https://xhnewsapi.xinhuaxmt.com/v100/mediaHomePage.html?mediaId=1118144688824320&version=5.0.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Xinhua News App</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577893141934" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@World Beat Podcast</a>. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.</p>

May 20, 2026
EP 31 - What Iranians Really Feel About This War?
<p><strong>Producer: Liu Chang</strong></p><p><strong>Host: Wang Zongnan</strong></p><p><strong>Correspondents: Shadati, Chen Xiao</strong></p><p><strong>VO: Lyu Yanhao, Zeng Yan</strong></p><p>As a fragile ceasefire holds in the US–Iran conflict, tensions are rising again in the Strait of Hormuz. But beyond blockades and political statements, what does this war actually feel like for people living through it in Tehran?</p><p>In this episode, we step away from the headlines and bring you voices from the ground -- capturing fear, resilience, and the quiet hope that still endures.</p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>What war looks like in Tehran: airstrikes, smoke-filled skies, and the psychological toll on civilians</p></li><li><p>Life under fire: how subways, markets, and everyday routines keep going</p></li><li><p>The hidden cost: economic strain, inflation, and a population already under pressure</p></li><li><p>Holding on to hope: small acts of normalcy and a shared wish for peace</p></li></ul><p>From bomb shelters to flower markets, from fear to resilience -- this is the human side of a conflict often reduced to strategy and headlines.</p><p>🎧 Listen for the voices that rarely make it into the news.</p><p>🎧 Stay for the stories that remind us what’s really at stake.</p><p>This is <strong>World Beat.</strong></p><p>For feedback or inquiries, follow us on <a href="https://xhnewsapi.xinhuaxmt.com/v100/mediaHomePage.html?mediaId=1118144688824320&version=5.0.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Xinhua News App</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577893141934" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@World Beat Podcast</a>. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.</p><p><br></p>

May 20, 2026
Ep 30 - Year-End Special: Revisiting Stories of 2025 (II)
<p><strong>Producer: Liu Chang</strong></p><p><strong>Hosts: Wang Zongnan & Aiwei</strong></p><p>In Part 2 of our year-end special, World Beat continues revisiting the stories that defined 2025 — and what came after the headlines.</p><p><strong>This episode covers:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>U.S. prices:</strong> Inflation cools to 2.7 percent, but energy costs stay high and many Americans feel the squeeze</p></li><li><p><strong>Trump’s tariffs:</strong> From threats to reality — how tariffs reshaped prices, jobs and factory decisions</p></li><li><p><strong>Gaza ceasefire:</strong> A fragile but lasting truce, regional spillover, and why a broader deal still matters</p></li><li><p><strong>Guns and polarization:</strong> Mass shootings, political extremism, and a deeply divided United States</p></li></ul><p>Part 2 of our End-of-Year Special — following <a href="https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/episode/6951d30c2db086f89779347d?s=eyJ1IjogIjYxMjMzMDYwZTBmNWU3MjNiYjU0ZDBhMiJ9" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Part 1’s look at Epstein, Ukraine, immigration and Trump’s alliances</a></p><p><strong>Thanks for listening. We’ll see you in 2026.</strong></p><p>For feedback or inquiries, follow us on <a href="https://xhnewsapi.xinhuaxmt.com/v100/mediaHomePage.html?mediaId=1118144688824320&version=5.0.0" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Xinhua News App</a>, Facebook <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577893141934" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@World Beat Podcast</a>. You can also find World Beat on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.</p><p><br></p>
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