Simply Politics, from China
Simply News has released a new show: ”Simply Politics, from China”. This podcast is a daily news show covering articles about U.S. politics that are written in Mandarin for Chinese audiences. The podcast is fully AI-generated, with a team of AI news agents working together to find stories, translate articles, and produce the show.
Episodes

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Explore the international uproar following Donald Trump's controversial proposal for the U.S. to take ownership of the Gaza Strip. This episode delves into the geopolitical implications, reactions from global leaders, and the broader impact on Middle Eastern diplomacy. We also cover China's firm stance on Palestinian sovereignty and the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China, highlighting the resilience of China's economic innovation. Additionally, we examine Japan's internal political dynamics in response to easing visa conditions for Chinese tourists, offering insights into the complex web of international relations.Sources:https://military.china.com/news/13004177/20250206/47937622.htmlhttps://news.ifeng.com/c/8gkpWP8esP7https://www.chinanews.com.cn/gj/shipin/cns/2025/02-06/news1012443.shtmlhttps://china.kyodonews.net/news/2025/02/c8b8f2399d7f.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) Why is Gaza so attractive to Trump? A geopolitical chess piece_Military Channel_China.com(00:03:56) Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Gaza is Palestinian Gaza, not a political bargaining chip(00:07:16) US experts: Despite geopolitical risks, China's economic innovation still has strong momentum | World View - China News Network Video(00:10:30) The LDP's foreign policy group expressed regret to the foreign minister over the relaxation of visa conditions for China

Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Wednesday Feb 05, 2025
Explore the intricate web of international politics as Nippon Steel's acquisition faces U.S. national security hurdles, a Chinese lawyer challenges Tencent over digital rights, and the EU braces for tariff battles with the U.S. and China. Plus, Greenland's bold move to ban foreign political contributions highlights the global struggle for sovereignty and fair governance.Sources:https://fddi.fudan.edu.cn/f1/b3/c21253a717235/page.htmhttps://www.dw.com/zh/%E4%BA%BA%E6%9D%83%E5%BE%8B%E5%B8%88%E5%91%A8%E4%B8%96%E9%94%8B%E8%B5%B7%E8%AF%89%E8%85%BE%E8%AE%AF%E5%85%AC%E5%8F%B8%E5%B0%81%E5%8F%B7%E4%BE%B5%E6%9D%83/a-71500285https://www.dw.com/zh/%E5%85%B3%E7%A8%8E%E9%98%B4%E4%BA%91%E4%B8%8B-%E6%AC%A7%E7%9B%9F%E8%B0%83%E6%95%B4%E5%AF%B9%E7%BE%8E%E5%AF%B9%E5%8D%8E%E6%94%BF%E7%AD%96/a-71504186https://www.sinchew.com.my/news/20250204/international/6266549Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) The political and economic game under the iron curtain of "national security": the trend of the Nippon Steel acquisition of "Trump 2.0".(00:02:59) Human rights lawyer Zhou Shifeng sued Tencent for "banning" the infringement(00:05:37) Under the cloud of tariffs, the EU adjusts its policy toward the United States and China(00:08:01) To protect against external influence, Greenland proposes to legislate a ban on foreign political contributions - international

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Explore the financial discrepancies within Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, with six prefectures failing to report significant political funds. Delve into the potential Trump-Putin meeting in Saudi Arabia amidst Ukraine ceasefire talks, and gain insights into Vietnam's political reforms under Tran Thanh Man and Su Lin. This episode unravels the complexities of political integrity and international diplomacy, offering a global perspective on governance challenges.Sources:https://china.kyodonews.net/news/2025/02/c722ae71f832-6.htmlhttps://www.dw.com/zh/%E7%89%B9%E6%9C%97%E6%99%AE%E4%B8%8E%E6%99%AE%E4%BA%AC%E4%BC%9A%E6%99%A4%E6%88%96%E8%90%BD%E5%9C%B0%E6%B2%99%E7%89%B9%E4%B9%8C%E5%85%8B%E5%85%B0%E5%8A%A9%E6%89%8B%E5%B0%B1%E5%81%9C%E7%81%AB%E5%8D%8F%E8%AE%AE%E5%8F%91%E5%A3%B0/a-71494676https://zh.vietnamplus.vn/越南国会主席陈青敏高度团结一致完成中央政治局书记处交付的任务-post234917.vnphttps://vovworld.vn/zh-CN/%E6%96%B0%E9%97%BB/%E8%8B%8F%E6%9E%97%E5%85%AC%E5%B8%83%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E5%B1%80%E6%9C%89%E5%85%B3%E4%B8%80%E4%BA%9B%E5%85%9A%E4%B8%AD%E5%A4%AE%E6%9C%BA%E5%85%B3%E8%81%8C%E8%83%BD%E4%BB%BB%E5%8A%A1%E5%86%B3%E5%AE%9A-1364147.vovOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:48) Exclusive: The Liberal Democratic Party's six prefectures and cities have a problem of not recording income(00:04:04) Trump and Putin may meet in Saudi Arabia? Ukrainian aides speak out on ceasefire agreement(00:07:31) Vietnamese National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Minh: Highly united to complete the tasks assigned by the Political Bureau and Secretariat of the Central Committee(00:10:56) Su Lin announced the Politburo's decision on the functions and tasks of some Party Central Committee organs

Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
Explore China's tumultuous political landscape with insights from Professor He Baogang on non-violent resistance and economic policy challenges. Delve into the mental health crisis affecting 54 million citizens amid worsening economic conditions. Plus, Germany's unexpected election cycle shift and China's strategic AI mobilization. This episode offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of politics, health, and technology in shaping global dynamics.Sources:https://www.voachinese.com/a/7958556.htmlhttps://www.epochtimes.com/gb/25/1/31/n14426587.htmhttps://www.fj.chinanews.com.cn/news/2025/2025-02-02/561254.htmlhttps://www.dw.com/zh/%E5%A2%99%E5%A4%96%E6%96%87%E6%91%98deepseek%E6%95%B0%E5%AD%97%E6%97%B6%E4%BB%A3%E7%9A%84%E4%BA%BA%E6%B0%91%E6%88%98%E4%BA%89/a-71485916Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Exclusive interview with Shi Heling: From despising consumption to stimulating consumption, China's economic decision-making is "like riding a bumper car"(00:04:11) China's political and economic situation worsens 54 million people suffer from depression | Mental health issues | Violence(00:07:27) 【China News Weekly】Scholz, involved in "script killing" - China News Network Fujian(00:10:33) Wall foreign striking: DeepSeek, the "People's War" in the digital era

Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Sunday Feb 02, 2025
Explore China's declaration of 'Years of Pediatric and Mental Health Services' amid worsening economic conditions, and delve into the appointment of Ahmad Sharah as Syria's transitional president following a coup. This episode examines the intersection of socio-economic factors and public health in China, and the geopolitical implications of Syria's new governance. Plus, insights into Trump's impact on the U.S. Department of Justice and its global repercussions.Sources:https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/25/1/31/n14426587.htmhttps://www.voachinese.com/a/7958556.htmlhttps://chinese.aljazeera.net/news/2025/1/30/%e8%89%be%e5%93%88%e8%bf%88%e5%be%b7%e6%b2%99%e6%8b%89%e8%a2%ab%e4%bb%bb%e5%91%bd%e4%b8%ba%e5%8f%99%e5%88%a9%e4%ba%9a%e8%bf%87%e6%b8%a1%e6%97%b6%e6%9c%9f%e6%80%bb%e7%bb%9fhttps://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB/20250131-%E7%89%B9%E6%9C%97%E6%99%AE-%E9%87%8D%E5%A1%91-%E5%8F%B8%E6%B3%95%E9%83%A8-%E5%A4%96%E7%95%8C%E6%88%98%E6%88%98%E5%85%A2%E5%85%A2Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:40) China's political and economic situation worsens 54 million people suffer from depression | Mental health issues | Violence(00:04:07) Exclusive interview with Shi Heling: From despising consumption to stimulating consumption, China's economic decision-making is "like riding a bumper car"(00:06:55) Ahmad Sharah was appointed as the transitional president of Syria(00:09:41) Trump "reshape" the outside world trembling

Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Saturday Feb 01, 2025
Explore China's declaration of 'Years of Pediatric and Mental Health Services' amidst worsening economic conditions. Delve into the impact of socio-economic factors on mental health policies and the broader implications for global mental health trends. Plus, an exclusive interview with Professor He Baogang on China's political reform strategies, and the geopolitical dynamics of the Panama Canal involving China and the U.S. Finally, uncover the controversy surrounding AI startup DeepSeek and its implications for international tech competition.Sources:https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/25/1/31/n14426587.htmhttps://www.voachinese.com/a/7958556.htmlhttps://www.dw.com/zh/%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E4%BC%98%E5%85%88%E4%B8%8E%E5%B7%B4%E6%8B%BF%E9%A9%AC%E8%BF%90%E6%B2%B3%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E6%98%AF%E5%90%A6%E8%8E%B7%E5%BE%97%E6%96%B0%E5%A5%91%E6%9C%BA/a-71449359https://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E5%9B%BD%E9%99%85/20250130-deepseek-%E9%81%AD%E6%8C%87%E6%8E%A7%E5%92%8C%E8%B0%83%E6%9F%A5%EF%BC%8Cdeepseek-%E8%AE%A4%E4%B8%BA%E6%8C%87%E6%8E%A7%E8%83%8C%E5%90%8E%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E6%9B%B4%E5%A4%9A%E6%98%AF%E5%95%86%E4%B8%9A%E7%AB%9E%E4%BA%89%E6%88%96%E8%80%85%E5%9C%B0%E7%BC%98%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E7%9A%84%E5%BD%B1%E5%AD%90Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:41) China's political and economic situation worsens 54 million people suffer from depression | Mental health issues | Violence(00:04:07) Exclusive interview with Shi Heling: From despising consumption to stimulating consumption, China's economic decision-making is "like riding a bumper car"(00:07:45) "U.S. Priority" and Panama Canal: Do China get new opportunities?(00:11:29) DeepSeek is accused and investigated. DeepSeek believes that the allegations may be more about commercial competition or geopolitics.

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Explore the intricate dynamics of AI competition as Chinese startup DeepSeek faces allegations from OpenAI, and delve into the politicization of tragic events with Trump's controversial blame on DEI policies for a deadly air crash. This episode also examines the regulatory divide between the US and EU on AI, and the renewed US-China dispute over COVID-19 origins, offering a comprehensive analysis of how these issues shape international relations and tech policies.Sources:https://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E5%9B%BD%E9%99%85/20250130-deepseek-%E9%81%AD%E6%8C%87%E6%8E%A7%E5%92%8C%E8%B0%83%E6%9F%A5%EF%BC%8Cdeepseek-%E8%AE%A4%E4%B8%BA%E6%8C%87%E6%8E%A7%E8%83%8C%E5%90%8E%E5%8F%AF%E8%83%BD%E6%9B%B4%E5%A4%9A%E6%98%AF%E5%95%86%E4%B8%9A%E7%AB%9E%E4%BA%89%E6%88%96%E8%80%85%E5%9C%B0%E7%BC%98%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E7%9A%84%E5%BD%B1%E5%AD%90https://www.fx168news.com/article/%E7%89%B9%E6%9C%97%E6%99%AE-829680https://www.dw.com/zh/%E4%BA%BA%E5%B7%A5%E6%99%BA%E8%83%BD%E7%BE%8E%E6%AC%A7%E6%9C%89%E5%88%AB%E7%BE%8E%E5%9B%BD%E4%BC%98%E5%85%88%E8%BF%98%E6%98%AF%E5%AE%89%E5%85%A8%E4%BC%98%E5%85%88/a-71436542https://www.voachinese.com/a/7955379.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:44) DeepSeek is accused and investigated. DeepSeek believes that the allegations may be more about commercial competition or geopolitics.(00:03:24) The politicization of Washington Aircraft? Trump takes the opportunity to blame the Bayeng DEI policy(00:05:42) Artificial Intelligence Differs from the United States and Europe: America First or Security First?(00:08:14) Let's talk about current affairs: The US-China dispute over the origin of the new crown is back again, who is politicizing scientific issues?" Anesthetic does not numb and laxatives do not diarrhea", how serious are the hidden dangers of drug quality in China?

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Explore the subtle shifts in China's political landscape as state media alters its language on leadership praise, sparking speculation about Xi Jinping's standing. Delve into the US-China dispute over COVID-19 origins and the challenges within China's healthcare sector. Discover how cultural celebrations like the Chinese New Year intersect with political tensions in East Asia. Finally, examine how China's AI leader, DeepSeek, aligns with party directives, highlighting the complex relationship between technology and politics. This episode offers a comprehensive view of China's evolving political and technological dynamics and their global implications.Sources:https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2025/01/27/a103952069.htmlhttps://www.voachinese.com/a/7955379.htmlhttps://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2025/01/28/a103952931.htmlhttps://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD/20250128-%E5%A4%A9%E5%AE%89%E9%97%A8-%E5%8F%B0%E6%B9%BE-%E6%96%B0%E7%96%86-%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E4%BA%BA%E5%B7%A5%E6%99%BA%E8%83%BD%E5%86%A0%E5%86%9B-deepseek-%E5%90%91%E5%85%9A%E7%9C%8B%E9%BD%90Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:42) Zhongnanhai condolences to the political elderly official media to say a word suspected of high -level high -level changes | Xi Jinping | Hu Jintao | Wen Jiabao(00:03:31) Let's talk about current affairs: The US-China dispute over the origin of the new crown is back again, who is politicizing scientific issues?" Anesthetic does not numb and laxatives do not diarrhea", how serious are the hidden dangers of drug quality in China?(00:06:08) Welcome to the New Year Chinese to buy New Year's dishes, the political situation of the Spring Festival couplet attracted attention | China New Year | Taiwan(00:08:42) Tiananmen Square, Taiwan, Xinjiang... Chinese artificial intelligence champion DeepSeek is on par with the party

Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Explore the subtle yet significant changes in Chinese political reporting that hint at potential shifts in power dynamics within the Communist Party. Delve into China's demand for the U.S. to stop politicizing COVID-19 origins, and the implications of Trump's re-election on China's internal stability. Plus, a look at Vietnam's political landscape with new appointments in the Politburo. This episode offers insights into the evolving geopolitical landscape and its impact on international relations.Sources:https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2025/01/27/a103952069.htmlhttps://gbcode.rthk.hk/TuniS/news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1789312-20250127.htmhttps://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2025/01/28/a103952897.htmlhttps://www.backchina.com/news/2025/01/25/954952.htmlOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Zhongnanhai condolences to the political elderly official media to say a word suspected of high -level high -level changes | Xi Jinping | Hu Jintao | Wen Jiabao(00:03:27) China requires the United States to stop the politicalization and toolization of the new crown traceability(00:06:20) It is rumored that the political atmosphere of the mainland is like the anti -Xi sports sports in the late Cultural Revolution | Trump | Xi Jinping | Yuan Hongbing(00:08:57) Another Su Lin's "fellow" entered the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China

Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Explore the subtle shifts in China's political landscape as state media alters its language on Xi Jinping's leadership, sparking speculation about internal power dynamics. Meanwhile, Vietnam's Communist Party sees a strategic shift with the appointment of a new Politburo member from the public security sector. Additionally, delve into China's military priorities with Zhang Youxia's visit to the Information Support Troops, and China's call for the U.S. to stop politicizing COVID-19 origins. This episode provides insights into the evolving political and military strategies in Asia and their global implications.Sources:https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2025/01/27/a103952069.htmlhttps://www.backchina.com/news/2025/01/25/954952.htmlhttps://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_30035279https://gbcode.rthk.hk/TuniS/news.rthk.hk/rthk/ch/component/k2/1789312-20250127.htmOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Zhongnanhai condolences to the political elderly official media to say a word suspected of high -level high -level changes | Xi Jinping | Hu Jintao | Wen Jiabao(00:03:49) Another Su Lin's "fellow" entered the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China(00:06:50) Zhang Youxia investigated and condolences in a certain department in the information support forces(00:10:04) China requires the United States to stop the politicalization and toolization of the new crown traceability