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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 53 MIN

Will Israel torpedo the fragile US-Iran ceasefire?

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① The United Nations has condemned Israel’s strikes across Lebanon. Are the strikes posing a grave risk to the fragile US-Iran ceasefire? (00:55) ② Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of NATO after a meeting with the alliance’s secretary general Mark Rutte. What could happen to NATO next? (14:54) ③ Alibaba has cooperated with China Telecom to launch a new data center featuring the tech giant’s own AI chips. We explore Chinese firms’ accelerating efforts to build domestic alternatives to advanced American AI chips. (24:43) ④ We look at how software updates are giving Chinese EV makers a new edge in global competition. (34:10) ⑤ A report indicates China’s small and medium-sized companies are increasingly satisfied with their development environment. How has China improved its business environment for smaller companies? (44:24)

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