特朗普对关税为何锲而不舍？

“莫须有”的强迫劳动指责

新加坡如何面对大国的任性？

美国总统特朗普多次表明，他认为字典里最美的词就是关税。在去年1月20日宣誓就职美国总统后的游行活动中他甚至直言，字典里最美的三个词，第一是上帝、第二是宗教，第三就是关税。

继去年4月推出、并在今年2月被美国法院裁定违宪的“解放日”关税后，特朗普上个星期再度依据美国《1974年贸易法》第301条，以“强迫劳动”为由，对全球60个贸易伙伴征收10%或12.5%的关税。其中，英国、欧盟、印度尼西亚、马来西亚、台湾等12个美国贸易伙伴被课征10%关税；新加坡、中国、日本、韩国、澳大利亚等多数经济体则被课征12.5%关税。

特朗普以“强迫劳动”加征关税，究竟是不是“欲加之罪，何患无辞”？利用301条款及“强迫劳动”的理由加税，在美国法律上是否会更站得住脚？这12.5%的关税又会对新加坡产生什么影响？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与新加坡管理大学李光前商学院金融学副教授傅方剑深度拆解。

延伸阅读：
首批美国商家入禀法庭 挑战特朗普借“强迫劳动”征新关税
【老总Group Chat】7月27日：特朗普再挥关税大棒 对新加坡冲击有多大？

A new wave of US tariffs took effect on July 24, imposing 10% to 12.5% duties on 60 trading partners—including Singapore, where a third of domestic exports to the US are affected.

In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong and Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian from Singapore Management University's Lee Kong Chian School of Business, examine the legal motives behind these Section 301 tariffs and what they mean for Singapore's economy.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

美国总统<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/te-lang-pu?ref=article-bottom-keyword">特朗普</a>多次表明，他认为字典里最美的词就是关税。在去年1月20日宣誓就职美国总统后的游行活动中他甚至直言，字典里最美的三个词，第一是上帝、第二是宗教，第三就是关税。
继去年4月推出、并在今年2月被美国法院裁定违宪的&ldquo;解放日&rdquo;关税后，特朗普上个星期再度依据美国《1974年贸易法》第301条，以&ldquo;强迫劳动&rdquo;为由，<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20260724-9415548">对全球60个贸易伙伴征收10%或12.5%的关税</a>。其中，英国、欧盟、印度尼西亚、马来西亚、台湾等12个美国贸易伙伴被课征10%关税；新加坡、中国、日本、韩国、澳大利亚等多数经济体则被课征12.5%关税。
特朗普以&ldquo;强迫劳动&rdquo;加征关税，究竟是不是&ldquo;欲加之罪，何患无辞&rdquo;？利用301条款及&ldquo;强迫劳动&rdquo;的理由加税，在美国法律上是否会更站得住脚？这12.5%的关税又会对新加坡产生什么影响？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>与新加坡管理大学李光前商学院金融学副教授傅方剑深度拆解。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20260725-9420131">首批美国商家入禀法庭 挑战特朗普借&ldquo;强迫劳动&rdquo;征新关税</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/story20260727-9424350">【老总Group Chat】7月27日：特朗普再挥关税大棒 对新加坡冲击有多大？</a></li>
</ul>
A new wave of US tariffs took effect on July 24, imposing 10% to 12.5% duties on 60 trading partners&mdash;including Singapore, where a third of domestic exports to the US are affected.
In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong and Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian from Singapore Management University's Lee Kong Chian School of Business, examine the legal motives behind these Section 301 tariffs and what they mean for Singapore's economy.
Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

被征12.5%“莫须有”关税 新加坡如何应接？Unpacking Trump’s 12.5% tariff on Singapore

Kimi K3爆发与国产算力

AI治理维度与开源普惠

“铁幕”之辩：拳击还是田径

2026年世界人工智能大会暨人工智能全球治理高级别会议，上周五在上海拉开序幕。中国国家主席习近平亲自出席开幕式，提出要让人工智能成为促进共同繁荣与安全的重要动力源，呼吁世界各国携手构建公正合理的全球人工智能治理体系。

在这次备受瞩目的人工智能大会上，中国的科技企业展示了什么亮点？中国提出的人工智能全球合作机制，是不是与美国主导的“硅和平”分庭抗礼？一道“AI铁幕”，已经徐徐降下了吗？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红联手嘉宾新加坡优势研究咨询公司创始人兼CEO张帆与新加坡国立大学李光耀公共政策学院副教授顾清扬博士深入解析。

延伸阅读：
沈泽玮：中美争夺AI时代全球影响力
习近平吁构建全球AI治理体系 学者：北京将AI列入多边外交框架

The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance kicked off in Shanghai, China, on 17 July. At the opening ceremony, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for AI to become a driving force for shared prosperity and security, urging the international community to co-create a fair and equitable global AI governance framework.

In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong is joined by Dr. Gu Qingyang, Associate Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Tim Zhang, Founder & CEO of Edge Research Consulting, to dissect the latest technological milestones showcased by Chinese tech giants at WAIC and debate whether Beijing's newly launched World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) is designed to rival the US-led 'Silicon Peace' initiative, and whether an 'AI Iron Curtain' is indeed quietly descending upon the world.

2026年世界人工智能大会暨人工智能全球治理高级别会议，上周五在上海拉开序幕。中国国家主席习近平亲自出席开幕式，提出要<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260717-9378774">让人工智能成为促进共同繁荣与安全的重要动力源</a>，呼吁世界各国携手构建公正合理的全球人工智能治理体系。
在这次备受瞩目的人工智能大会上，中国的科技企业展示了什么亮点？中国提出的人工智能全球合作机制，是不是与美国主导的&ldquo;硅和平&rdquo;分庭抗礼？一道&ldquo;AI铁幕&rdquo;，已经徐徐降下了吗？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>联手嘉宾新加坡优势研究咨询公司创始人兼CEO张帆与新加坡国立大学李光耀公共政策学院副教授顾清扬博士深入解析。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260720-9387948">沈泽玮：中美争夺AI时代全球影响力</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260717-9381282">习近平吁构建全球AI治理体系 学者：北京将AI列入多边外交框架</a></li>
</ul>
The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance kicked off in Shanghai, China, on 17 July. At the opening ceremony, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for AI to become a driving force for shared prosperity and security, urging the international community to co-create a fair and equitable global AI governance framework.
In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong is joined by Dr. Gu Qingyang, Associate Professor at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and Tim Zhang, Founder &amp; CEO of Edge Research Consulting, to dissect the latest technological milestones showcased by Chinese tech giants at WAIC and debate whether Beijing's newly launched World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) is designed to rival the US-led 'Silicon Peace' initiative, and whether an 'AI Iron Curtain' is indeed quietly descending upon the world.

【东谈西论】中美AI大比拼：拳击赛还是田径赛？

两股马来人政治力量在柔佛州选中合流

民主行动党是否会与希盟分道扬镳？

安华的威望危机与修宪阻力

柔佛成功挡住了“绿潮”？

马来西亚柔佛州星期六举行了州议会选举，长期执政柔佛州的国民阵线不出所料获得大胜。在总数56个州议席中，国阵赢得48席，比上届选举中还多八席，再次以超过三分之二绝对优势执政。

在这个华人人口占三成的州，希盟流失10%华人选票。希盟的主要成员党、代表华人选民的民主行动党的议席从上届的10席萎缩到6席。代表伊斯兰势力的伊斯兰党，这次也颗粒无收。

这个选举结果反映了什么？安华政府下来会面对怎样的处境？他是否会被迫提早全国大选？传说中的“绿潮”，被柔佛挡住了吗？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与马来西亚政治观察者、华社研究中心学术董事潘永强博士深入解析。

延伸阅读：
张立德：柔州选被马华反超 民行党警钟响起 
范晓琪：柔森州选不只论输赢

In last Saturday's Johor state election, Barisan Nasional (BN) reclaimed its commanding two-thirds majority, winning 48 of 56 seats. In contrast, Pakatan Harapan (PH) suffered a major blow as a 10% drop in Chinese support shrank DAP's seats from 10 to 6.

While the Islamist party PAS won zero seats, its highly strategic vote-transfer to BN has quietly advanced the conservative "Green Wave" into the south. 

In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong is joined by Dr. Phoon Wing Keong, political observer and chairperson of the Huayan Policy Institute, to analyse whether these shifting tides will undermine Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership and pressure his federal government into calling an early national election.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

马来西亚<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/rou-fu-zhou-xuan-ju?ref=article-bottom-keyword">柔佛州</a>星期六举行了州议会选举，长期执政柔佛州的国民阵线不出所料获得大胜。在总数56个州议席中，<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/sea/story20260712-9350206">国阵赢得48席</a>，比上届选举中还多八席，再次以超过三分之二绝对优势执政。
在这个华人人口占三成的州，希盟流失10%华人选票。希盟的主要成员党、代表华人选民的民主行动党的议席从上届的10席萎缩到6席。代表伊斯兰势力的伊斯兰党，这次也颗粒无收。
这个选举结果反映了什么？安华政府下来会面对怎样的处境？他是否会被迫提早全国大选？传说中的&ldquo;绿潮&rdquo;，被柔佛挡住了吗？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>与马来西亚政治观察者、华社研究中心学术董事潘永强博士深入解析。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20260713-9356646">张立德：柔州选被马华反超 民行党警钟响起</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20260711-9339793">范晓琪：柔森州选不只论输赢</a></li>
</ul>
In last Saturday's Johor state election, Barisan Nasional (BN) reclaimed its commanding two-thirds majority, winning 48 of 56 seats. In contrast, Pakatan Harapan (PH) suffered a major blow as a 10% drop in Chinese support shrank DAP's seats from 10 to 6.
While the Islamist party PAS won zero seats, its highly strategic vote-transfer to BN has quietly advanced the conservative "Green Wave" into the south.&nbsp;
In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong is joined by Dr. Phoon Wing Keong, political observer and chairperson of the Huayan Policy Institute, to analyse whether these shifting tides will undermine Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's leadership and pressure his federal government into calling an early national election.
Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

【东谈西论】柔佛州选挡不住“绿潮” Did the Johor election successfully block the "Green Wave"?

报复社会、恐袭还是偶发意外？

北京低空防卫盲区

中国的“低空经济”

上周五傍晚，北京中央商务区发生一起罕见意外。一架轻型飞机撞上北京市最高建筑——楼高528米的国企中信集团总部大厦（又称“中国尊”）。

涉事飞行器是一架双座、单发轻型运动飞机。该飞机在“中国尊”高层玻璃幕墙上撞出一处明显破洞，导致驾驶员当场死亡，现场造成13人受伤，大块机身残骸及部件坠落至下方街道。

根据社交媒体流传的飞机残骸编号照片显示，该飞机登记于北京东部远郊一家飞行培训机构名下。

值得注意的是，北京城区上空属于禁飞区。今年5月1日，北京市刚出台新规定，将全市划设为无人机管制空域，所有室外飞行活动均需提出申请。

在如此严密的管控下，一架轻型飞机为何能不受阻碍地飞入北京市中心？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与北京香颂资本董事沈萌解析这起事件暴露出哪些低空飞行安全隐患？这又将如何影响中国低空经济的发展？

延伸阅读：
【视频】北京第一高楼“中国尊”疑遭小型飞机撞击后 现场被封锁
缪宗翰：一架小飞机撞出的风险

Last week, an aircraft about the size of a car crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun. Beijing has incredibly strict airspace controls—especially after new regulations on 1 May restricted all outdoor unmanned aerial vehicle flights—so how did this mid-air scare happen right under the radar?

Following the incident, rumours flew across the internet. Some suspected a deliberate terrorist attack, while others speculated it was targeted revenge by someone who suffered heavy stock market losses.

In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong speaks with Shen Meng, Director of Xiangsong Capital, to unpack the mystery and discuss how this accident exposed the blind spots of Beijing’s air defence radars when dealing with ‘ultra-short distance, low-altitude flying objects’.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

上周五傍晚，北京中央商务区发生一起罕见意外。<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260628-9276063">一架轻型飞机撞上北京市最高建筑</a>&mdash;&mdash;楼高528米的国企中信集团总部大厦（又称&ldquo;中国尊&rdquo;）。
涉事飞行器是一架双座、单发轻型运动飞机。该飞机在&ldquo;中国尊&rdquo;高层玻璃幕墙上撞出一处明显破洞，导致驾驶员当场死亡，现场造成13人受伤，大块机身残骸及部件坠落至下方街道。
根据社交媒体流传的飞机残骸编号照片显示，该飞机登记于北京东部远郊一家飞行培训机构名下。
值得注意的是，北京城区上空属于禁飞区。今年5月1日，北京市刚出台新规定，将<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/finance/china/story20260426-8852257">全市划设为无人机管制空域</a>，所有室外飞行活动均需提出申请。
在如此严密的管控下，一架轻型飞机为何能不受阻碍地飞入北京市中心？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>与北京香颂资本董事沈萌解析这起事件暴露出哪些低空飞行安全隐患？这又将如何影响中国低空经济的发展？
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260626-9272045">【视频】北京第一高楼&ldquo;中国尊&rdquo;疑遭小型飞机撞击后 现场被封锁</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260630-9283114">缪宗翰：一架小飞机撞出的风险</a></li>
</ul>
Last week, an aircraft about the size of a car crashed into Beijing&rsquo;s tallest skyscraper, CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun. Beijing has incredibly strict airspace controls&mdash;especially after new regulations on 1 May restricted all outdoor unmanned aerial vehicle flights&mdash;so how did this mid-air scare happen right under the radar?
Following the incident, rumours flew across the internet. Some suspected a deliberate terrorist attack, while others speculated it was targeted revenge by someone who suffered heavy stock market losses.
In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong speaks with Shen Meng, Director of Xiangsong Capital, to unpack the mystery and discuss how this accident exposed the blind spots of Beijing&rsquo;s air defence radars when dealing with &lsquo;ultra-short distance, low-altitude flying objects&rsquo;.
Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

【东谈西论】小飞机撞“中国尊”暴露低空风险 Plane hits Beijing's tallest skyscraper: accident or target?

柔佛与森美兰州选的战略博弈

团结政府的内部撕裂

第三势力的生存之道

大马政治为何走向碎片化？

柔森战果定大选时间点？

马来西亚柔佛州的选举，将在星期六（6月27日）提名。由首相安华领导的希望联盟，星期一晚上在东甲举行造势大会，公布希盟柔佛州选56名候选人的完整名单。

较早前，希盟在柔佛州的最大对手，国民阵线已经宣布，将角逐全部56个州议席，但未公布候选人名单。

希盟与国阵，都是安华领导的中央团结政府的成员党。国阵宣布竞选柔佛州的全部议席，标志着这两个政治阵营全面竞争。

柔佛州选被视为马来西亚全国大选的前哨战、风向标。这次州选的结果，会如何影响团结政府的运作以及存续？马来西亚全国大选会在什么时候举行？由安华的公正党前署理主席拉菲兹的团队接管的同心党等“第三势力”，是否有可能掀起新风潮？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与马来西亚政治观察者、华社研究中心学术董事潘永强博士深入解析。

延伸阅读：
安华腹背受敌 马国大选还能拖多久？| 世界大解说
胡逸山：柔佛州选与安华的大选算盘

Malaysia's Johor snap election is shaping up as a major stress test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's federal unity government. With nominations set for June 27 and polling on July 11, the southern state has become a critical battleground, as Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) are federal partners but direct rivals in Johor, where BN holds power as the incumbent state government.

BN has announced it will contest all 56 state seats, with party leaders framing Johor as a launchpad for a broader national comeback. Perikatan Nasional is also contesting all 56 seats, setting up fierce multi-cornered fights across most constituencies. Adding further disruption is Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), a minor party taken over in May 2026 by former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and former minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, which is running independently and contesting a selection of seats.

Widely viewed as a bellwether for the next general election, the result could determine whether BN's aggressive push fractures the unity government and whether local state results accelerate a nationwide vote. In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong is joined by Dr. Phoon Wing Keong, political observer and chairperson of the Huayan Policy Institute, to unpack the stakes on this episode of Global Heartbeat.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

马来西亚<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/rou-fu-zhou-xuan-ju?ref=article-bottom-keyword">柔佛州</a>的选举，将在星期六（6月27日）提名。由首相安华领导的<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/xi-wang-lian-meng">希望联盟</a>，星期一晚上在东甲举行造势大会，公布<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/sea/story20260623-9247665">希盟柔佛州选56名候选人</a>的完整名单。
较早前，希盟在柔佛州的最大对手，国民阵线已经宣布，将角逐全部56个州议席，但未公布候选人名单。
希盟与国阵，都是安华领导的中央团结政府的成员党。国阵宣布竞选柔佛州的全部议席，标志着这两个政治阵营全面竞争。
柔佛州选被视为马来西亚全国大选的前哨战、风向标。这次州选的结果，会如何影响团结政府的运作以及存续？马来西亚全国大选会在什么时候举行？由安华的公正党前署理主席拉菲兹的团队接管的同心党等&ldquo;第三势力&rdquo;，是否有可能掀起新风潮？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>与马来西亚政治观察者、华社研究中心学术董事<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/pan-yong-qiang">潘永强</a>博士深入解析。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/sea/story20260618-9220225">安华腹背受敌 马国大选还能拖多久？| 世界大解说</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20260607-9169437">胡逸山：柔佛州选与安华的大选算盘</a></li>
</ul>
Malaysia's Johor snap election is shaping up as a major stress test for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's federal unity government. With nominations set for June 27 and polling on July 11, the southern state has become a critical battleground, as Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (BN) are federal partners but direct rivals in Johor, where BN holds power as the incumbent state government.
BN has announced it will contest all 56 state seats, with party leaders framing Johor as a launchpad for a broader national comeback. Perikatan Nasional is also contesting all 56 seats, setting up fierce multi-cornered fights across most constituencies. Adding further disruption is Parti Bersama Malaysia (Bersama), a minor party taken over in May 2026 by former Economy Minister Rafizi Ramli and former minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, which is running independently and contesting a selection of seats.
Widely viewed as a bellwether for the next general election, the result could determine whether BN's aggressive push fractures the unity government and whether local state results accelerate a nationwide vote. In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong is joined by Dr. Phoon Wing Keong, political observer and chairperson of the Huayan Policy Institute, to unpack the stakes on this episode of Global Heartbeat.
Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

【东谈西论】柔森州选：安华的大选压力测试？ Will Johor shape Malaysia’s next general election?

印尼物价涨 中产缩水

普拉博沃新政惹争议

印尼盾创最差表现是社会动荡的导火索？

随着百物价格上涨，印尼雅加达的街边小食店据说也出现了变化。有报道称，如今食品分量少了，辣椒也没以前辣。

经济学家将这种现象称之为“缩水式通胀”。《雅加达邮报》早在2024年就曾报道，有半数受访者表示能感觉到商品缩水，其中最明显的是零食。

如今，由于中东局势推高国际能源价格，加上外资撤离，印尼的通胀问题更为严重。2026年第一季度，印尼经济增长达到5.61%，创下自2022年第三季度以来的最高增速，但人民却切身感受不到增长带来的好处。

与此同时，印尼货币持续贬值。今年以来，印尼盾对美元汇率下跌了8%，成为亚洲表现最差的货币。货币贬值与能源价格上涨，让当地中产阶层首当其冲。

印尼货币为何跌跌不休？去年8月，印尼爆发席卷全国的大规模示威并导致10人死亡；最近，学生又再次走上街头，印尼社会是否正重新酝酿动荡的因子？下一步它又会何去何从？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与《联合早报》驻雅加达特派员蓝云舟详细解析。

延伸阅读：
印尼盾再探新低 政府每日砸2万亿救货币 
印尼大学生抗议政府政策 与警方爆发冲突 

Jakarta’s street food stalls offer a glimpse into broader economic strain. Vendors are quietly reducing portions or even skipping chilli, a sign of “shrinkflation” that many Indonesians say they are already noticing in everyday purchases.

These pressures are tied to wider global and domestic challenges. Rising energy costs, driven in part by geopolitical tensions, have weighed on Indonesia as a net oil importer, while a weakening rupiah has made imports more expensive. In response, Bank Indonesia has tightened monetary policy, and fuel prices for non-subsidised categories have increased, adding to household costs.

Although Indonesia’s economy continues to grow at a steady pace, many in the middle class feel squeezed by higher living costs and currency pressures. Recent student protests over economic issues reflect growing public unease.

This episode of Global Heartbeat explores what is driving these pressures, how policymakers are responding, and what it means for everyday Indonesians, featuring host Han Yong Hong and Lianhe Zaobao’s Indonesia correspondent Nam Yunzhou.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

随着百物价格上涨，印尼雅加达的街边小食店据说也出现了变化。有报道称，如今食品分量少了，辣椒也没以前辣。
经济学家将这种现象称之为&ldquo;缩水式通胀&rdquo;。《雅加达邮报》早在2024年就曾报道，有半数受访者表示能感觉到商品缩水，其中最明显的是零食。
如今，由于中东局势推高国际能源价格，加上外资撤离，印尼的通胀问题更为严重。2026年第一季度，印尼经济增长达到5.61%，创下自2022年第三季度以来的最高增速，但人民却切身感受不到增长带来的好处。
与此同时，印尼货币持续贬值。今年以来，印尼盾对美元汇率下跌了8%，成为亚洲表现最差的货币。货币贬值与能源价格上涨，让当地中产阶层首当其冲。
印尼货币为何跌跌不休？去年8月，印尼爆发席卷全国的大规模示威并导致10人死亡；最近，学生又再次走上街头，印尼社会是否正重新酝酿动荡的因子？下一步它又会何去何从？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>与《联合早报》驻雅加达特派员<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/lan-yun-zhou">蓝云舟</a>详细解析。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/sea/story20260519-9074318">印尼盾再探新低 政府每日砸2万亿救货币</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/sea/story20260612-9198663">印尼大学生抗议政府政策 与警方爆发冲突</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Jakarta&rsquo;s street food stalls offer a glimpse into broader economic strain. Vendors are quietly reducing portions or even skipping chilli, a sign of &ldquo;shrinkflation&rdquo; that many Indonesians say they are already noticing in everyday purchases.
These pressures are tied to wider global and domestic challenges. Rising energy costs, driven in part by geopolitical tensions, have weighed on Indonesia as a net oil importer, while a weakening rupiah has made imports more expensive. In response, Bank Indonesia has tightened monetary policy, and fuel prices for non-subsidised categories have increased, adding to household costs.
Although Indonesia&rsquo;s economy continues to grow at a steady pace, many in the middle class feel squeezed by higher living costs and currency pressures. Recent student protests over economic issues reflect growing public unease.
This episode of Global Heartbeat explores what is driving these pressures, how policymakers are responding, and what it means for everyday Indonesians, featuring host Han Yong Hong and Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Indonesia correspondent Nam Yunzhou.
Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

【东谈西论】印尼盾“跌跌不休” 普拉博沃新政从“蜜月期”到深水区 The rupiah's plunge

《给阿嬷的情书》为何爆红？

中国民众对华侨历史认知断层

统战部门官员集体看《给阿嬷的情书》电影

“华南性”与海外华人

中国潮州电影《给阿嬷的情书》在中国走红。它以1400万人民币的小成本制作，票房却冲破10亿，创下奇迹。

“我上次寄的咸猪肉，你有收到吗？好吃我就再寄些” 。电影播出这一幕时，不少观众破防泪奔。有人说，这句台词注定将成为华语电影史的百年经典。

这部电影为何能跨越语言与地域的隔阂，打动全中国？电影中的“华南性”对海外华人又有什么启示？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与新加坡佛学院副教授、教务主任纪赟为你解析。

延伸阅读：
纪赟：侨批、阿嬷的信与方言文化 
南洋侨批题材潮州话电影《给阿嬷的情书》走红中国

Set in 1940s China, the surprise box-office hit Dear You is an intimate drama centred on qiaopi — the remittance letters sent by overseas Chinese to their families at home. The film follows Zheng Musheng, who leaves Chaoshan for work in Thailand, and Xie Nanzhi, a woman of Chaoshan descent who keeps sending letters and money to his family in his name for nearly two decades after his death. Made on a budget of just over 14 million yuan and featuring largely unknown actors, this Teochew-dialect indie has become a major success on word of mouth, crossing 1 billion yuan at the box office.

In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong speaks with Associate Professor Ji Yun, Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs at the Buddhist College of Singapore, about the film’s emotional resonance and the lasting legacy of qiaopi among overseas Chinese. They also discuss the proverb, “When a leopard dies, it leaves its skin,” which is a recognised variant of the saying about leaving one’s name behind.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

中国潮州电影《给阿嬷的情书》在中国走红。它以1400万人民币的小成本制作，票房却冲破10亿，创下奇迹。
&ldquo;我上次寄的咸猪肉，你有收到吗？好吃我就再寄些&rdquo; 。电影播出这一幕时，不少观众破防泪奔。有人说，这句台词注定将成为华语电影史的百年经典。
这部电影为何能跨越语言与地域的隔阂，打动全中国？电影中的&ldquo;华南性&rdquo;对海外华人又有什么启示？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>与新加坡佛学院副教授、教务主任纪赟为你解析。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20260522-9091927">纪赟：侨批、阿嬷的信与方言文化</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260508-9017935?ref=article-extended-read">南洋侨批题材潮州话电影《给阿嬷的情书》走红中国</a></li>
</ul>
Set in 1940s China, the surprise box-office hit Dear You is an intimate drama centred on qiaopi &mdash; the remittance letters sent by overseas Chinese to their families at home. The film follows Zheng Musheng, who leaves Chaoshan for work in Thailand, and Xie Nanzhi, a woman of Chaoshan descent who keeps sending letters and money to his family in his name for nearly two decades after his death. Made on a budget of just over 14 million yuan and featuring largely unknown actors, this Teochew-dialect indie has become a major success on word of mouth, crossing 1 billion yuan at the box office.
In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong speaks with Associate Professor Ji Yun, Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs at the Buddhist College of Singapore, about the film&rsquo;s emotional resonance and the lasting legacy of qiaopi among overseas Chinese. They also discuss the proverb, &ldquo;When a leopard dies, it leaves its skin,&rdquo; which is a recognised variant of the saying about leaving one&rsquo;s name behind.
Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

【东谈西论】《给阿嬷的情书》的华南情义 Inside China’s surprise hit “Dear You”

峰会成果盘点

双赢的新解释是“各自宣布自己赢”？

何谓“建设性战略稳定”？

台湾问题与伊朗战争

顶尖企业家随行，美国商界在“求”什么？

美国总统特朗普对中国的两天访问在上个星期五落幕。访问结束前，特朗普和中国国家主席习近平在中南海茶叙，并一同在媒体镜头前发言。

特朗普说，他与习近平达成了非常美好的贸易协议；两人也谈了伊朗，都觉得战争必须结束，伊朗不能拥有核武器，霍尔木兹海峡必须打开。中国方面则称，中美双方都赞成将“构建中美建设性战略稳定关系”作为中美关系的新定位。双方都表达了对这次峰会的肯定，但是彼此公布的具体协议其实寥寥可数。

该如何评价这次特朗普访华以及中美元首峰会的成果？中美各自得到了什么？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与中国清华大学战略与安全研究中心副研究员孙成昊详细解析，中美关系的下一步，会走向战略稳定，还是冷和平？

延伸阅读：
王伟男、周文星：值得期待的中美关系新定位
陈婧：史上最富访华团收获了什么？

US President Donald Trump’s two-day visit to China ended with striking symbolism but few concrete results, leaving analysts divided over what was actually achieved. At Zhongnanhai in Beijing, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a private meeting and exchanged warm remarks, with Xi describing a new vision of a “constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability”. Trump called the visit “very successful” and said the two sides had “signed a number of agreements”, although Chinese readouts gave little detail and some reported deals were still preliminary.

The leaders also discussed Iran, saying it could never obtain a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open. But no public joint plan was released, and the China–US readouts offered no detailed, binding commitments. Meanwhile, tensions over technology, security and Taiwan remain unresolved, with Xi warning that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict.

This episode of Global Heartbeat examines what Trump and Xi agreed, what was left unsaid, and how the visit fits into the wider China–US rivalry. Host Han Yonghong is joined by Dr Sun Chenghao, Senior Fellow and head of the US–EU programme at the Centre for International Security and Strategy (CISS), Tsinghua University, for analysis of the summit’s significance.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

美国总统<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260515-9056201">特朗普对中国的两天访问</a>在上个星期五落幕。访问结束前，特朗普和中国国家主席习近平在中南海茶叙，并一同在媒体镜头前发言。
特朗普说，他与习近平达成了非常美好的贸易协议；两人也谈了伊朗，都觉得战争必须结束，伊朗不能拥有核武器，霍尔木兹海峡必须打开。中国方面则称，中美双方都赞成将&ldquo;构建中美建设性战略稳定关系&rdquo;作为中美关系的新定位。双方都表达了对这次峰会的肯定，但是彼此公布的具体协议其实寥寥可数。
该如何评价这次特朗普访华以及中美元首峰会的成果？中美各自得到了什么？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>与中国清华大学战略与安全研究中心副研究员孙成昊详细解析，中美关系的下一步，会走向战略稳定，还是冷和平？
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20260517-9062542">王伟男、周文星：值得期待的中美关系新定位</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260516-9056757">陈婧：史上最富访华团收获了什么？</a></li>
</ul>
US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s two-day visit to China ended with striking symbolism but few concrete results, leaving analysts divided over what was actually achieved. At Zhongnanhai in Beijing, Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a private meeting and exchanged warm remarks, with Xi describing a new vision of a &ldquo;constructive China-U.S. relationship of strategic stability&rdquo;. Trump called the visit &ldquo;very successful&rdquo; and said the two sides had &ldquo;signed a number of agreements&rdquo;, although Chinese readouts gave little detail and some reported deals were still preliminary.
The leaders also discussed Iran, saying it could never obtain a nuclear weapon and that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open. But no public joint plan was released, and the China&ndash;US readouts offered no detailed, binding commitments. Meanwhile, tensions over technology, security and Taiwan remain unresolved, with Xi warning that mishandling the Taiwan issue could lead to conflict.
This episode of Global Heartbeat examines what Trump and Xi agreed, what was left unsaid, and how the visit fits into the wider China&ndash;US rivalry. Host Han Yonghong is joined by Dr Sun Chenghao, Senior Fellow and head of the US&ndash;EU programme at the Centre for International Security and Strategy (CISS), Tsinghua University, for analysis of the summit&rsquo;s significance.
Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

【东谈西论】你赢你的我赢我的——中美新双赢 2026 Trump-Xi summit: Stability or stalemate?

“石油人民币”迎来新契机？

中国力推本币互换的逻辑

中国为何不急于让人民币全面替代美元？

阿联酋退群OPEC风波

自从今年2月底美国与以色列对伊朗发动战争以来，国际油价飙升，全球能源供应链陷入动荡。

在高油价压力下，美国放宽了对伊朗石油的部分制裁，并延长对俄罗斯石油的制裁豁免。有观点认为，这一局势有力地推动了人民币成为中东石油的交易货币，为人民币国际化创造了契机。

中东主要产油国阿拉伯联合酋长国（阿联酋）不久前宣布退出欧佩克（OPEC），有关“石油人民币”的话题再次引发热议。

伊朗战争是否正加速人民币国际化的进程？中国政府是在有意识地推动这一议程，还是这仅仅是自媒体博主为吸引流量而炒作的话题？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与新加坡管理大学李光前商学院副教授傅方剑为您深度解析。

延伸阅读：
特稿：伊朗战事助推人民币国际化 能源多元化挑战美元霸权
韩咏红：美伊战争中国得利？

Global oil markets are at the centre of a deepening geopolitical crisis. The US-Israel military campaign against Iran, which began in late February 2026 and killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, prompted Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices to record levels. Washington issued temporary sanctions waivers for Iranian and Russian oil in March, though these have since expired.

Against this backdrop, debate has revived over whether China's renminbi (RMB) is gaining traction in energy trade. Some oil transactions involving China have been settled in RMB, and Beijing has expanded cross-border payment systems and bilateral currency swap arrangements. Yet the US dollar continues to dominate global reserves, trade invoicing and oil pricing, with wider RMB adoption constrained by capital controls, limited financial market depth and transparency concerns.

This episode of Global Heartbeat examines the reality behind the "petro-renminbi" narrative. Host Han Yonghong speaks with Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian from Singapore Management University's Lee Kong Chian School of Business on how sanctions, great-power rivalry and energy security are reshaping the global monetary system.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

自从今年2月底美国与以色列对伊朗发动战争以来，<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/finance/world/story20260511-9028902">国际油价飙升</a>，全球能源供应链陷入动荡。
在高油价压力下，美国放宽了对伊朗石油的部分制裁，并延长对俄罗斯石油的制裁豁免。有观点认为，这一局势有力地推动了人民币成为中东石油的交易货币，为人民币国际化创造了契机。
中东主要产油国阿拉伯联合酋长国（阿联酋）不久前宣布<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20260428-8967749">退出欧佩克</a>（OPEC），有关&ldquo;石油人民币&rdquo;的话题再次引发热议。
伊朗战争是否正加速人民币国际化的进程？中国政府是在有意识地推动这一议程，还是这仅仅是自媒体博主为吸引流量而炒作的话题？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>与新加坡管理大学李光前商学院副教授傅方剑为您深度解析。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260504-8981422">特稿：伊朗战事助推人民币国际化 能源多元化挑战美元霸权</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260403-8836298">韩咏红：美伊战争中国得利？</a></li>
</ul>
Global oil markets are at the centre of a deepening geopolitical crisis. The US-Israel military campaign against Iran, which began in late February 2026 and killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, prompted Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices to record levels. Washington issued temporary sanctions waivers for Iranian and Russian oil in March, though these have since expired.
Against this backdrop, debate has revived over whether China's renminbi (RMB) is gaining traction in energy trade. Some oil transactions involving China have been settled in RMB, and Beijing has expanded cross-border payment systems and bilateral currency swap arrangements. Yet the US dollar continues to dominate global reserves, trade invoicing and oil pricing, with wider RMB adoption constrained by capital controls, limited financial market depth and transparency concerns.
This episode of Global Heartbeat examines the reality behind the "petro-renminbi" narrative. Host Han Yonghong speaks with Associate Professor of Finance Fu Fangjian from Singapore Management University's Lee Kong Chian School of Business on how sanctions, great-power rivalry and energy security are reshaping the global monetary system.
Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

【东谈西论】人民币在加速国际化以取代美元吗？From petrodollar to petroyuan: Hype or turning point?

赖清德一波三折的非洲行

民主台湾与专制王权的“吊诡”交情

美国的作用

这次的出访会如何影响“习特会”？

经过一番波折，台湾总统赖清德于刚过去的周末（5月2日），在事前未公开行程的情况下，搭乘斯威士兰（Eswatini，台湾称史瓦帝尼）副总理的返国专机，抵达该国进行访问。

斯威士兰是承认“中华民国”国家地位的12个邦交国之一。赖清德原定于4月22日搭乘专机出访，出席斯威士兰国王加冕40周年庆典，但因专机航线必须途经的塞舌尔、模里西斯及马达加斯加临时取消飞行许可，导致行程暂缓。台湾官方表示，上述三国是受到了北京的施压。

赖清德最终抵达目的地并强调“台湾有权利走向世界”。针对此次改变方式的出访，台湾官方将其定调为“外交突破”，而中国大陆方面则批评此举为“偷渡”与“窜访”，大陆评论人胡锡进更形容他是“越狱”。

这次成功出访，算是台湾的一次外交突破，还是预示台湾面临更严峻的国际空间限缩？赖清德的返程路线将面临哪些现实挑战？此事又将如何影响即将登场的中美元首峰会？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与台湾政治大学兼任教授严震生，以及《联合早报》驻台北记者缪宗翰为您深度解析。

延伸阅读：
胡锡进：赖清德以令人瞠目结舌方式从台湾越狱 
赖清德从斯威士兰返台经过五国上空 包括印马菲 

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has completed a closely watched visit to Eswatini, the island’s only remaining diplomatic ally in Africa, underscoring Taipei’s shrinking international space amid pressure from Beijing.

The trip, tied to celebrations marking King Mswati III’s 40th year on the throne, also drew sharp criticism from China, which derided it as a “stowaway-style” visit. Travel arrangements were reportedly complicated by airspace constraints, which Taiwan attributed to external pressure by China, though details remain unclear.

During the visit, Lai met King Mswati III, reaffirmed bilateral ties, and witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements. He emphasised Taiwan’s determination to maintain its international presence despite diplomatic isolation.

China reiterated its opposition to any official exchanges with Taiwan, while the United States expressed support for Taiwan’s international engagement. The episode highlights how Taiwan’s limited diplomatic relationships are increasingly shaped by broader geopolitical tensions.

Join host Han Yonghong with Yen Chen-shen, Adjunct Professor at National Chengchi University, and Lianhe Zaobao journalist Zong-Han Miaw as they examine what Lai’s African trip signals for Taiwan’s global standing.

Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao’s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

经过一番波折，台湾总统<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/lai-qing-de?ref=article-bottom-keyword">赖清德</a>于刚过去的周末（5月2日），在事前未公开行程的情况下，搭乘斯威士兰（Eswatini，台湾称史瓦帝尼）副总理的返国专机，抵达该国进行访问。
斯威士兰是承认&ldquo;中华民国&rdquo;国家地位的12个邦交国之一。赖清德原定于4月22日搭乘专机出访，出席斯威士兰国王加冕40周年庆典，但因专机航线必须途经的塞舌尔、模里西斯及马达加斯加临时取消飞行许可，导致行程暂缓。台湾官方表示，上述三国是受到了北京的施压。
赖清德最终抵达目的地并强调&ldquo;<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260503-8989616">台湾有权利走向世界</a>&rdquo;。针对此次改变方式的出访，台湾官方将其定调为&ldquo;外交突破&rdquo;，而中国大陆方面则<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260502-8988496">批评此举为&ldquo;偷渡&rdquo;与&ldquo;窜访&rdquo;</a>，大陆评论人胡锡进更形容他是&ldquo;越狱&rdquo;。
这次成功出访，算是台湾的一次外交突破，还是预示台湾面临更严峻的国际空间限缩？赖清德的返程路线将面临哪些现实挑战？此事又将如何影响即将登场的中美元首峰会？
这期的早报播客《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/keywords/global-heartbeat">东谈西论</a>》，听主持人<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/han-yong-hong">韩咏红</a>与台湾政治大学兼任教授严震生，以及《联合早报》驻台北记者<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/mou-zong-han">缪宗翰</a>为您深度解析。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260503-8989455">胡锡进：赖清德以令人瞠目结舌方式从台湾越狱</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260505-8999852">赖清德从斯威士兰返台经过五国上空 包括印马菲</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has completed a closely watched visit to Eswatini, the island&rsquo;s only remaining diplomatic ally in Africa, underscoring Taipei&rsquo;s shrinking international space amid pressure from Beijing.
The trip, tied to celebrations marking King Mswati III&rsquo;s 40th year on the throne, also drew sharp criticism from China, which derided it as a &ldquo;stowaway-style&rdquo; visit. Travel arrangements were reportedly complicated by airspace constraints, which Taiwan attributed to external pressure by China, though details remain unclear.
During the visit, Lai met King Mswati III, reaffirmed bilateral ties, and witnessed the signing of cooperation agreements. He emphasised Taiwan&rsquo;s determination to maintain its international presence despite diplomatic isolation.
China reiterated its opposition to any official exchanges with Taiwan, while the United States expressed support for Taiwan&rsquo;s international engagement. The episode highlights how Taiwan&rsquo;s limited diplomatic relationships are increasingly shaped by broader geopolitical tensions.
Join host Han Yonghong with Yen Chen-shen, Adjunct Professor at National Chengchi University, and Lianhe Zaobao journalist Zong-Han Miaw as they examine what Lai&rsquo;s African trip signals for Taiwan&rsquo;s global standing.
Hosted by Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s Associate Editor, Han Yong Hong, Global Heartbeat is a Mandarin weekly news and current affairs podcast that is updated every Tuesday, 7.00 PM SGT. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

赖清德“借机”访非 是战术突围还是被矮化？Stowaway or state visit? Taiwan president’s Eswatini trip

纵观天下，监测中国心跳，由《联合早报》副总编辑韩咏红主持的国际时事播客《东谈西论》，每周探讨国际热点话题，分析国际政治动态。

纵观天下，监测中国心跳，由《联合早报》副总编辑韩咏红主持的国际时事播客《东谈西论》，每周探讨国际热点话题，分析国际政治动态。

东谈西论

纵观天下，监测中国心跳，由《联合早报》副总编辑韩咏红主持的国际时事播客《东谈西论》，每周探讨国际热点话题，分析国际政治动态。

每逢星期二新加坡时间晚上7时更新。

纵观天下，监测中国心跳，由《联合早报》副总编辑韩咏红主持的国际时事播客《东谈西论》，每周探讨国际热点话题，分析国际政治动态。
每逢星期二新加坡时间晚上7时更新。

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