China's manufacturing industry has remained the world's largest in terms of overall scale for 15 years. What are the main factors driving the sector in the past decade? Which manufacturing sectors are leading globally? What challenges may they face in the new intelligent age (00:39)?

The ice and snow economy is heating up in northeast China, and tourism is booming (22:30).

The World Economic Forum held its annual meeting earlier this week in Davos, Switzerland. The theme of this year's Davos meeting was "Collaboration in the intelligent age." What are the challenges facing the global economy right now? How can the world foster stronger collaboration in the intelligent age to support the global economy? What is China's role in it?

The U.S. government has issued new restrictions on advanced AI chips and technology. How will it affect global supply chains in the chip industry? How should China respond to Washington's moves? (00:45)

U.S. TikTok users are flocking to another Chinese social media app, RedNote, over the potential TikTok ban. Why is this happening? (18:37)

The digital economy has been called the “third great economic revolution” after the agricultural and industrial revolutions. Data shows that China's digital economy reached 54 trillion yuan in 2023, accounting for nearly 43 percent of the country’s GDP. As China stands at a pivotal juncture in its economic transformation, the digital economy has emerged as a key driver in the overall economic landscape. What is driving China’s digital economy? What does its growth say about China’s economic policy? How is it reshaping China’s economy?

China's ice and snow economy is thriving, and diverse attractions drive winter tourism nationwide. What is the role of the ice-and-snow economy in China's economic growth? (00:44)

The capabilities of Artificial Intelligence have grown by leaps and bounds. We'll look closer at global AI competition and what to expect for AI breakthroughs in 2025. (13:58)

As 2024 winds down, we'll discuss some of the biggest economic headlines for China and the world.

This year, China introduced a series of economic stimulus policies targeting the housing market, local government debt, and consumer spending. At the annual Central Economic Work Conference, Chinese leaders charted economic plans for 2025. China will pursue a more proactive fiscal policy with a higher deficit-to-GDP ratio and a moderately loose monetary policy.

In December, the Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point in the United States and announced it expects two rate cuts in 2025. In Europe, the European Central Bank cut interest rates four times this year. The eurozone's economy grew by 0.4% in the third quarter.

What has been happening in China and the world economy in 2024? What are we looking forward to in 2025? What is the overarching trend in the tech industry?

The US Federal Reserve has ended 2024 with another interest rate cut, the third and final of this year. It announced a reduction of 25 basis points. What does the rate cut mean for the U.S. economy? How will the market respond (00:39)?

China's latest economic figures signal a steady recovery. Retail sales of consumer goods increased by 3 percent in November from a year earlier. Value-added industrial output grew by 5.4 percent. How strong is the momentum of China’s economy (20:25)?

China has held its annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing. Chinese leaders have charted economic plans for 2025. The leadership highlighted the year as pivotal in implementing China's 14th five-year plan, adding that China has progressed in high-quality development. The meeting also urged proactive macroeconomic policies to shore up domestic demand, integrate tech innovations into industries, and stabilize property markets. What is the current state of China's economy? What are the major tasks for next year?