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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 53 MIN

Behind Labor Party’s big losses in Britain’s local elections

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① China has confirmed an upcoming state visit by US President Donald Trump. What could get accomplished during the visit? (00:50) ② Why has China’s foreign trade maintained strong momentum in April despite the economic and energy shocks from the Middle East crisis? (12:12) ③ Iran has rejected the latest US ceasefire proposal as tantamount to surrender, while Donald Trump has described Tehran’s response as unacceptable. Where is the conflict headed? (24:59) ④ Chinese citizens can now travel to Brazil visa-free. How could it strengthen cultural exchange, tourism cooperation and economic engagement between China and Brazil? (34:40) ⑤ Why has Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labor Party suffered huge losses in Britain’s local elections? (44:31)

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