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Why has China, Japan and South Korea resumed economic dialogue?

2025/3/31
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China's manufacturing activity saw its fastest growth in a year, driven by post-pandemic recovery and government stimulus policies. Despite US tariffs, China's manufacturing resilience is attributed to its comprehensive competitiveness and diversified export markets.
  • Post-pandemic recovery and government stimulus policies boosted China's manufacturing sector.
  • US tariffs had a limited impact due to China's diversified export markets and competitive manufacturing.
  • China's manufacturing sector is resilient and competitive globally.

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① In March, China’s manufacturing activity expanded at its fastest pace in one year. We explore the factors that contributed to this expansion. (00:47)

② China, Japan and South Korea have held their first ministerial economic dialogue in five years, agreeing to boost trade cooperation. Will the three sides ever reach a trilateral free trade agreement? (14:06)

③ The 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima between the US and Japan was one of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific theater of the Second World War, but US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has praised the Japanese who fought in the battle. How dangerous is his behavior? (25:00)

④ China has issued its first operation certificates for autonomous passenger drones. What does this move say about China's development of the low-altitude economy? (32:54)

⑤ We take a look at the annual Zhongguancun Forum held in Beijing and the opportunities for global science and tech cooperation available at the event. (43:56)