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In Episode 23 of “China Now,“ hosted by Makiza Latifa, the show opens with “China Currents,“ providing the latest updates from China. Kris shares the intriguing story of the arrest of a CIA spy in China and a recent announcement about another CIA spy's arrest by the Chinese Ministry of State Security. Kris also covers the 15th edition of the BRICS summit in South Africa, details of Japan's nuclear disaster, and other topical news. Moving on to “Threshold“ with Lisa, viewers are treated to insights into remarkable technological innovations in China. Lisa explores topics such as simulating the spread of Japan's nuclear-contaminated water, AI's impact on weather forecasting, the discovery of Asia's towering 100-meter trees known as “towering titans,“ and the successful conversion of carbon dioxide into sugar by Chinese scientists. The show transitions to “Overlap,“ a collaborative production between Breakthrough and Wave Media, where international conversations take center stage. This episode features a discussion on dignified housing in both China and the U.S., with host Rachel Hu, Xiao Feng Ma (a content producer on Bilibili in China), and Will Merified (director of the Center for Social Housing and Public Investment in the U.S.). As the episode concludes, viewers are reminded to share their comments, thoughts, feedback, and suggestions via email. The host expresses gratitude for the audience's company and encourages them to keep exploring different cultures and ways of thinking through the show. China Now aims to bring China closer to its viewers, ensuring it's never far away. Don't forget to join us next week for another engaging episode!
