Manus有多么了不起？

试用Manus后的真实分享 

中国商务部为何要调查Manus？

AI泡沫濒临破灭？

2025年结束之前的最后两天， 美国科技巨头Facebook的母公司Meta宣布收购一家总部在新加坡的人工智能初创公司Manus。收购价格据说超过20亿美元，Manus联合创始人兼总裁肖弘将加入Meta，担任Meta的副总裁。

Manus自称是总部在新加坡的公司。另一位联合创始人张涛去年6月在新加坡出席论坛，也以新加坡企业的身份示人。但是他的出生地是在中国，Manus的创始团队成员也都是中国人。

33岁的肖弘是江西人，他在念大学的时候就开发科技应用，在2022年创办蝴蝶效应科技。去年3月，肖弘率领团队推出了Manus，号称是全球第一款通用智能体产品。它可以为用户完成具体的任务，比如帮你筛查简历、帮你订酒店、订机票等等。

不过，Manus从中国公司变身新加坡公司，再被美国公司收购的这场华丽转身，目前受到了阻力。中国商务部介入，表示将对这次收购进行调查。

Manus一开始为何要出走到新加坡？它有可能通过调查，顺利被Meta收购吗？Manus的这次出走经验，又会给其他中国科技公司带来怎样的启示？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与新加坡优势研究咨询公司创始人兼CEO张帆分析Manus收购案的始末。

延伸阅读：
闫曼：技术的“原籍”阴影——从Manus收购案看全球监管新常态
新闻人间：Manus肖弘的金蝉脱壳术

The global tech world is abuzz with Meta’s planned US$2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup now under scrutiny from Beijing. On December 30, 2025, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced plans to buy Manus, with co‑founder and president Xiao Hong set to join Meta as a vice president.

The deal hit a snag on January 8, 2026, when China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) launched a national security review under its Export Control Law, citing risks in AI technology transfers. It is the first time Beijing has used this law to examine an overseas acquisition of a Chinese-founded AI company, underscoring its tighter control over advanced technologies.

Founded in China in 2022 as Butterfly Effect Technology, Manus moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2024. Its flagship product, a general intelligent agent capable of automating tasks like resume screening, hotel bookings, and flight reservations, was launched in March 2025. The move to Singapore was widely seen as a bid to attract global capital and mitigate exposure to rising US–China tech tensions.

Can Meta complete the Manus deal, and what does this case signal for other Chinese-founded AI firms seeking global expansion under growing regulatory and geopolitical pressure? Join host Han Yonghong in Global Heartbeat as she discusses these questions with Tim Zhang, founder and CEO of Edge Research Consulting.

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. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

2025年结束之前的最后两天， 美国科技巨头Facebook的母公司<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20251230-8028514">Meta宣布收购一家总部在新加坡的人工智能初创公司Manus</a>。收购价格据说超过20亿美元，Manus联合创始人兼总裁肖弘将加入Meta，担任Meta的副总裁。
<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/finance/singapore/story20251231-8033873">Manus自称是总部在新加坡的公司</a>。另一位联合创始人张涛去年6月在新加坡出席论坛，也以新加坡企业的身份示人。但是他的出生地是在中国，Manus的创始团队成员也都是中国人。
33岁的肖弘是江西人，他在念大学的时候就开发科技应用，在2022年创办蝴蝶效应科技。去年3月，肖弘率领团队推出了Manus，号称是全球第一款通用智能体产品。它可以为用户完成具体的任务，比如帮你筛查简历、帮你订酒店、订机票等等。
不过，Manus从中国公司变身新加坡公司，再被美国公司收购的这场华丽转身，目前受到了阻力。<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20260107-8063819">中国商务部介入</a>，表示将对这次收购进行调查。
Manus一开始为何要出走到新加坡？它有可能通过调查，顺利被Meta收购吗？Manus的这次出走经验，又会给其他中国科技公司带来怎样的启示？
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>与新加坡优势研究咨询公司创始人兼CEO张帆分析Manus收购案的始末。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20260113-8089462">闫曼：技术的&ldquo;原籍&rdquo;阴影&mdash;&mdash;从Manus收购案看全球监管新常态</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20260110-8074137">新闻人间：Manus肖弘的金蝉脱壳术</a></li>
</ul>
The global tech world is abuzz with Meta&rsquo;s planned US$2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singapore-based AI startup now under scrutiny from Beijing. On December 30, 2025, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, announced plans to buy Manus, with co‑founder and president Xiao Hong set to join Meta as a vice president.
The deal hit a snag on January 8, 2026, when China&rsquo;s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) launched a national security review under its Export Control Law, citing risks in AI technology transfers. It is the first time Beijing has used this law to examine an overseas acquisition of a Chinese-founded AI company, underscoring its tighter control over advanced technologies.
Founded in China in 2022 as Butterfly Effect Technology, Manus moved its headquarters to Singapore in 2024. Its flagship product, a general intelligent agent capable of automating tasks like resume screening, hotel bookings, and flight reservations, was launched in March 2025. The move to Singapore was widely seen as a bid to attract global capital and mitigate exposure to rising US&ndash;China tech tensions.
Can Meta complete the Manus deal, and what does this case signal for other Chinese-founded AI firms seeking global expansion under growing regulatory and geopolitical pressure? Join host Han Yonghong in Global Heartbeat as she discusses these questions with Tim Zhang, founder and CEO of Edge Research Consulting.
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. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Manus：是华丽转身还是技术出走？China’s scrutiny of the Meta–Manus deal

美国赤裸裸违反现代国际法

入侵委内瑞拉的真正动机

与89年老布什入侵巴拿马有何不同？

各国的反应说明了什么？

美国军队于1月3日凌晨突袭委内瑞拉首都加拉加斯。据报导，委内瑞拉总统马杜罗（Nicolas Maduro）及其夫人弗洛雷斯（Cilia Flores）在数小时后被美军强行带走，并被押送至位于纽约布鲁克林的联邦拘留中心。

目前，纽约南区联邦地区法院已正式起诉马杜罗，罪名包括毒品恐怖主义阴谋、可卡因走私阴谋、非法持有枪械及破坏性装置等。

美国总统特朗普对此强硬表态，宣称美国将接管委内瑞拉，直至政权实现安全交接。他同时向委内瑞拉代理总统发出警告，称其“如果不做正确的事，将面临比马杜罗更糟糕的处境。”此外，特朗普也对古巴和哥伦比亚发出威胁。

此次美国动用军事武力跨境抓捕委内瑞拉总统，是否已构成侵略行为？

分析家指，美国重拾“门罗主义”，要巩固并扩大其在西半球的主导权。这会对现有的国际秩序构成什么挑战？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与香港城市大学法学院教授、中国法与比较法研究中心主任王江雨深入解析这场震惊国际的大抓捕。

延伸阅读：
美国抓捕马杜罗“绝对决心”行动事件簿
郭兵云：美国闪击委内瑞拉的得与失

In the early hours of January 3, the US mounted a major operation in Caracas that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, who were swiftly flown to the United States and placed in federal custody.

Maduro now faces a superseding indictment in the Southern District of New York on narco‑terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy and weapons charges involving machineguns and destructive devices.

President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will effectively govern Venezuela until a “safe, proper and judicious” transition of power, warning Venezuelan elites that those who “do not do the right thing” could share Maduro’s fate. Trump has also issued sharp warnings to Cuba and Colombia.

This dramatic intervention raises far‑reaching questions about international law, sovereignty and the future of global governance. Is it an act of aggression or a legally justified intervention, a one‑off operation or a sign of a renewed Monroe Doctrine in the Western Hemisphere?

In this episode of the Global Heartbeat podcast, Professor Wang Jiangyu from the City University of Hong Kong provides an in‑depth analysis of the geopolitical stakes and considers what this turning point may mean for the international order.

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. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

美国军队于1月3日凌晨<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20260104-8048289?ref=article-extended-read">突袭委内瑞拉首都加拉加斯</a>。据报导，委内瑞拉总统马杜罗（Nicolas Maduro）及其夫人弗洛雷斯（Cilia Flores）在数小时后被美军强行带走，并被押送至位于纽约布鲁克林的联邦拘留中心。
目前，纽约南区联邦地区法院已<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20260106-8057330?ref=article-extended-read">正式起诉马杜罗</a>，罪名包括毒品恐怖主义阴谋、可卡因走私阴谋、非法持有枪械及破坏性装置等。
美国总统特朗普对此强硬表态，宣称美国将接管委内瑞拉，直至政权实现安全交接。他同时向委内瑞拉代理总统发出警告，称其&ldquo;如果不做正确的事，将面临比马杜罗更糟糕的处境。&rdquo;此外，特朗普也对古巴和哥伦比亚发出威胁。
此次美国动用军事武力跨境抓捕委内瑞拉总统，是否已构成侵略行为？
分析家指，美国重拾&ldquo;门罗主义&rdquo;，要巩固并扩大其在西半球的主导权。这会对现有的国际秩序构成什么挑战？
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>与香港城市大学法学院教授、中国法与比较法研究中心主任王江雨深入解析这场震惊国际的大抓捕。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20260104-8048968">美国抓捕马杜罗&ldquo;绝对决心&rdquo;行动事件簿</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20260105-8051102">郭兵云：美国闪击委内瑞拉的得与失</a></li>
</ul>
In the early hours of January 3, the US mounted a major operation in Caracas that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicol&aacute;s Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, who were swiftly flown to the United States and placed in federal custody.
Maduro now faces a superseding indictment in the Southern District of New York on narco‑terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy and weapons charges involving machineguns and destructive devices.
President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will effectively govern Venezuela until a &ldquo;safe, proper and judicious&rdquo; transition of power, warning Venezuelan elites that those who &ldquo;do not do the right thing&rdquo; could share Maduro&rsquo;s fate. Trump has also issued sharp warnings to Cuba and Colombia.
This dramatic intervention raises far‑reaching questions about international law, sovereignty and the future of global governance. Is it an act of aggression or a legally justified intervention, a one‑off operation or a sign of a renewed Monroe Doctrine in the Western Hemisphere?
In this episode of the Global Heartbeat podcast, Professor Wang Jiangyu from the City University of Hong Kong provides an in‑depth analysis of the geopolitical stakes and considers what this turning point may mean for the international order.
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. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

抓捕马杜罗：特朗普新门罗主义冲击国际秩序 Trump's Venezuela raid: Shaking the global order

什么是台湾地位未定论？

高市引述《旧金山和约》是一种炒作？

高市的发言是因为缺乏外交经验？

在中日关系紧张的背景下，日本演艺活动陆续出现突发状况。原定于11月29日开演的日本天后滨崎步（Hamasaki Ayumi）上海演唱会临时被取消。另一位歌手大槻真希（Maki Otsuki）的上海演唱活动到一半，也被当场中止。

这场中日风波的导火索，是日本首相高市早苗11月7日在国会答询时表示，北京若以军舰和武力方式统一台湾，将构成日本的“存亡危机事态”，届时日本可行使集体自卫权。这意味着日本准备军事介入大陆统一台湾的行动。

随后，在美国总统特朗普11月24日与高市通话后，高市早苗又在国会答询时称，根据《旧金山和约》，日本已经放弃了与台湾有关的一切权利和权限，因此无立场去认定台湾的法律地位。她的这番谈话被中国外交部批评为炒作“台湾地位未定论”，是“错上加错”。

高市早苗引用《旧金山和约》真的是在炒作台湾地位未定论？这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与《联合早报》中国新闻资深高级记者于泽远解析在持续升级的言论交锋下，中日关系是否还有转圜空间。

延伸阅读：
于泽远：中日关系可能更糟
韩咏红：再看中日风波

On November 28, 2025, Japanese singer Maki Otsuki’s performance at a Shanghai anime event was abruptly halted mid-song, becoming one of several cultural disruptions amid escalating tensions between China and Japan. Around the same time, pop icon Ayumi Hamasaki also saw her much-anticipated Shanghai concert cancelled at the last minute, despite full preparations being completed.

These incidents unfolded against the backdrop of controversial remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who suggested Japan might invoke its right to collective self-defense if China were to use force to unify Taiwan, framing such a scenario as a potential survival-threatening situation for Japan.

Although Takaichi later referred to Japan’s long-standing position under the San Francisco Peace Treaty to clarify Tokyo’s legal stance on Taiwan, Beijing denounced her comments as provocative and destabilising. In the fallout, cultural exchanges have been disrupted, Chinese tourists are reconsidering trips to Japan, and sectors of bilateral trade and tourism are coming under growing strain. 

In this episode of Global Heartbeat podcast, Lianhe Zaobao’s China News Copy Editor Yu Zeyuan joins host Han Yong Hong to examine China and Japan’s deepening rift.

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.

在<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/zhong-ri-guan-xi">中日关系</a>紧张的背景下，日本演艺活动陆续出现突发状况。原定于11月29日开演的日本天后<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/bin-qi-bu?ref=article-bottom-keyword">滨崎步</a>（Hamasaki Ayumi）上海演唱会临时被取消。另一位歌手<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/entertainment/story20251129-7890661?ref=article-inline">大槻真希（Maki Otsuki）的上海演唱活动到一半，也被当场中止</a>。
这场中日风波的导火索，是日本首相高市早苗11月7日在国会答询时表示，北京若以军舰和武力方式统一台湾，将构成日本的&ldquo;存亡危机事态&rdquo;，届时日本可行使集体自卫权。这意味着日本准备军事介入大陆统一台湾的行动。
随后，在美国总统<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20251125-7871319?ref=article-extended-read">特朗普11月24日与高市通话</a>后，高市早苗又在国会答询时称，根据《旧金山和约》，日本已经放弃了与台湾有关的一切权利和权限，因此无立场去认定台湾的法律地位。她的这番谈话被中国外交部批评为炒作&ldquo;台湾地位未定论&rdquo;，是&ldquo;错上加错&rdquo;。
高市早苗引用《旧金山和约》真的是在炒作台湾地位未定论？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》中国新闻资深高级记者<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/yu-ze-yuan">于泽远</a>解析在持续升级的言论交锋下，中日关系是否还有转圜空间。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251201-7894597">于泽远：中日关系可能更糟</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251127-7877796?ref=article-extended-read">韩咏红：再看中日风波</a></li>
</ul>
On November 28, 2025, Japanese singer Maki Otsuki&rsquo;s performance at a Shanghai anime event was abruptly halted mid-song, becoming one of several cultural disruptions amid escalating tensions between China and Japan. Around the same time, pop icon Ayumi Hamasaki also saw her much-anticipated Shanghai concert cancelled at the last minute, despite full preparations being completed.
These incidents unfolded against the backdrop of controversial remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who suggested Japan might invoke its right to collective self-defense if China were to use force to unify Taiwan, framing such a scenario as a potential survival-threatening situation for Japan.
Although Takaichi later referred to Japan&rsquo;s long-standing position under the San Francisco Peace Treaty to clarify Tokyo&rsquo;s legal stance on Taiwan, Beijing denounced her comments as provocative and destabilising. In the fallout, cultural exchanges have been disrupted, Chinese tourists are reconsidering trips to Japan, and sectors of bilateral trade and tourism are coming under growing strain.&nbsp;
In this episode of Global Heartbeat podcast, Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s China News Copy Editor Yu Zeyuan joins host Han Yong Hong to examine China and Japan&rsquo;s deepening rift.
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.

从“台湾有事”到“地位未定”论 日中关系雪上加霜 China-Japan rift: When politics stops the music

泽连斯基会被迫接受特朗普的28点方案吗？

美国很轻松  欧洲能保卫乌克兰吗?

国际地缘政治走向暗黑时代

28点和平计划的意图是“联俄制华”

美国国务卿鲁比奥最近与乌克兰官员在日内瓦会谈。鲁比奥声称，会谈非常高效，但没有提供任何细节。上个星期，媒体流传一份美国提出的俄乌28点和平计划。因此，有媒体评论鲁比奥此行是为了灭火。

这份和平方案的内容明显偏袒俄罗斯，其中包括承认克里米亚、卢甘斯克和顿涅茨克地区为俄罗斯领土、乌克兰须放弃加入北约并将乌克兰军队规模限制在60万人以内。与此同时，俄罗斯将重新融入全球经济，重新加入八国集团，西方国家分阶段解除对俄罗斯的制裁。美国则主导乌克兰重建和投资项目，并获得一半的利润。

28点和平计划几乎是施压乌克兰投降的方案，引起了欧洲哗然。到了周末，德国、法国与英国又提出了另一份和平方案。乌克兰的命运是否会有转机？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与香港城市大学法学院教授、中国法与比较法研究中心主任王江雨详细解析。

延伸阅读：
王江雨：礼崩乐坏，列强分食——俄乌终局与世界秩序的“战国化” 
社论：美国28点俄乌和平协议的外交现实 

A controversial 28-point US peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war has sparked significant debate across Europe and Ukraine. The plan reportedly includes territorial concessions favouring Russian interests by recognising occupied territories and restricting Ukraine's military size and NATO aspirations.

Following intense diplomatic activity, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ukrainian officials in Geneva amid global scrutiny. European leader, primarily the UK, France, and Germany, countered with their own modified proposal emphasising Ukraine's sovereignty, no restrictions on its armed forces, and the possibility of European Union (EU) membership. 

As diplomatic efforts intensify, questions arise whether these negotiations will genuinely steer towards lasting peace or further complicate Ukraine's future.

In this episode of Global Heartbeat podcast, host Han Yong Hong discusses these geopolitical developments with Professor Wang Jiangyu from the City University of Hong Kong School of Law.

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.

美国国务卿<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/lu-bi-ao?ref=article-bottom-keyword">鲁比奥</a>最近与乌克兰官员在日内瓦会谈。鲁比奥声称，会谈非常高效，但没有提供任何细节。上个星期，媒体流传一份美国提出的<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/world/story20251121-7852765">俄乌28点和平计划</a>。因此，有媒体评论鲁比奥此行是为了灭火。
这份和平方案的内容明显偏袒<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/e-luo-si">俄罗斯</a>，其中包括承认克里米亚、卢甘斯克和顿涅茨克地区为俄罗斯领土、<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/wu-ke-lan">乌克兰</a>须放弃加入北约并将乌克兰军队规模限制在60万人以内。与此同时，俄罗斯将重新融入全球经济，重新加入八国集团，西方国家分阶段解除对俄罗斯的制裁。美国则主导乌克兰重建和投资项目，并获得一半的利润。
28点和平计划几乎是施压乌克兰投降的方案，引起了欧洲哗然。到了周末，德国、法国与英国又提出了<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20251124-7861687">另一份和平方案</a>。乌克兰的命运是否会有转机？
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>与香港城市大学法学院教授、中国法与比较法研究中心主任<a href="https://www.zaobao.com/forum/expert/wang-jiang-yu">王江雨</a>详细解析。
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20251125-7865543">王江雨：礼崩乐坏，列强分食&mdash;&mdash;俄乌终局与世界秩序的&ldquo;战国化&rdquo;</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/editorial/story20251124-7860412">社论：美国28点俄乌和平协议的外交现实</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
A controversial 28-point US peace proposal for the Russia-Ukraine war has sparked significant debate across Europe and Ukraine. The plan reportedly includes territorial concessions favouring Russian interests by recognising occupied territories and restricting Ukraine's military size and NATO aspirations.
Following intense diplomatic activity, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Ukrainian officials in Geneva amid global scrutiny. European leader, primarily the UK, France, and Germany, countered with their own modified proposal emphasising Ukraine's sovereignty, no restrictions on its armed forces, and the possibility of European Union (EU) membership.&nbsp;
As diplomatic efforts intensify, questions arise whether these negotiations will genuinely steer towards lasting peace or further complicate Ukraine's future.
In this episode of Global Heartbeat podcast, host Han Yong Hong discusses these geopolitical developments with Professor Wang Jiangyu from the City University of Hong Kong School of Law.
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.

一边悬崖一边深渊  乌克兰面临28点方案艰难抉择 Trump's 28-point Ukraine peace plan

中国启动“禁日令”

高市早苗是否说出了美国不便明说的话？

中日关系会跌入长期低谷

日本新任首相高市早苗本月7日在国会答询时表示，若大陆对台湾动武，“台湾有事”并涉及军舰或伴随武力的使用，则可能构成日本的“存立危机事态”，意味着日本可行使集体自卫权，军事介入台海局势。

高市的言论随即在中国引发强烈反应。中国驻大阪总领事薛剑在社交媒体发文称，对于“擅闯进来的肮脏头颅，应毫不犹豫斩掉”，但随后删除相关贴文。

北京之后采取多项反制行动。国台办、官方媒体与外交部发言人连续发声抗议。解放军在黄海举行实弹演习。此外，北京呼吁中国民众避免赴日旅游、慎重安排赴日留学，并撤销两部日本电影在华上映档期。

北京多次要求高市早苗收回相关言论。她是否会退让？日本盟友美国又将采取何种立场？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与台湾辅仁大学日文系特聘教授兼日本暨东亚研究中心主任何思慎解析这场中日风波接下来将如何发展。

In a rapidly escalating diplomatic dispute, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments suggesting Japan might intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan have triggered a strong backlash from Beijing. 

China’s Consul General in Osaka made a provocative statement on social media, which was later removed, and Beijing has since imposed retaliatory measures, including halting Japanese film releases and discouraging travel to Japan. These actions have led to a sharp decline in tourism and a significant drop in Japan’s tourism-linked stocks.

In this episode of Global Heartbeat podcast, host Han Yonghong invites Professor Ho Szu-Shen from the Department of Japanese Language and Culture at Fu Jen Catholic University to share his insights on this latest flare-up in Sino-Japanese relations and the broader implications for Taiwan and regional stability.

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.

日本新任首相<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/gao-shi-zao-miao?ref=article-bottom-keyword">高市早苗</a>本月7日在国会答询时表示，若大陆对台湾动武，&ldquo;<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251110-7797795">台湾有事</a>&rdquo;并涉及军舰或伴随武力的使用，则可能构成日本的&ldquo;存立危机事态&rdquo;，意味着日本可行使集体自卫权，军事介入台海局势。
高市的言论随即在中国引发强烈反应。中国驻大阪总领事薛剑在社交媒体发文称，对于&ldquo;<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251112-7804168?ref=article-inline">擅闯进来的肮脏头颅，应毫不犹豫斩掉&rdquo;</a>，但随后删除相关贴文。
北京之后采取多项<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20251117-7829075">反制行动</a>。国台办、官方媒体与外交部发言人连续发声抗议。解放军在黄海举行实弹演习。此外，北京呼吁中国民众避免赴日旅游、慎重安排赴日留学，并撤销两部日本电影在华上映档期。
北京多次要求高市早苗收回相关言论。她是否会退让？日本盟友美国又将采取何种立场？
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>与台湾辅仁大学日文系特聘教授兼日本暨东亚研究中心主任何思慎解析这场中日风波接下来将如何发展。
In a rapidly escalating diplomatic dispute, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi&rsquo;s recent comments suggesting Japan might intervene militarily if China attacks Taiwan have triggered a strong backlash from Beijing.&nbsp;
China&rsquo;s Consul General in Osaka made a provocative statement on social media, which was later removed, and Beijing has since imposed retaliatory measures, including halting Japanese film releases and discouraging travel to Japan. These actions have led to a sharp decline in tourism and a significant drop in Japan&rsquo;s tourism-linked stocks.
In this episode of Global Heartbeat podcast, host Han Yonghong invites Professor Ho Szu-Shen from the Department of Japanese Language and Culture at Fu Jen Catholic University to share his insights on this latest flare-up in Sino-Japanese relations and the broader implications for Taiwan and regional stability.
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.

高市“台湾有事”持续延烧 中日关系倒退13年 Japan’s escalating row with China over Taiwan

电磁弹射技术有哪些优势？

为何电磁弹射要习近平亲自决策？

中国驻扎更多航母在海南三亚的原因

中国第三艘航空母舰“福建舰”上周三在海南三亚某军港正式入列。中国国家主席兼中央军委主席习近平亲自出席入列仪式，并登上“福建舰”视察，现场按下电磁弹射按钮。

“福建舰”是中国首艘采用电磁弹射系统的航母，也是全球首艘利用电磁弹射技术让第五代战斗机起飞的航母。据报道，利用该系统，约90秒即可弹射一架歼-15T战斗机，一天内的起降架次最高可达300次。电磁弹射系统还可支持较重机型的起飞，例如固定翼预警机。

中国官媒报道指出，“福建舰”采用电磁弹射技术的决策由习近平亲自拍板。这个决定为什么要习近平亲自作出？

“福建舰”入列后，中国航母编队的整体作战能力将进一步提升。外界关注，此举将如何改变中国与美国海军之间的实力对比，以及对台海地区局势带来何种影响。

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与《联合早报》中国新闻资深高级记者于泽远解析电磁弹射技术的突破，以及“福建舰”入列对中美海军实力对比所带来的影响。

China's naval capabilities have reached a new milestone in naval modernisation with the commissioning of its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is the first carrier to be designed and built entirely within China. 

The vessel is equipped with the advanced Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), marking a major technological leap over the traditional steam catapult and ski-jump ramp configurations seen on earlier carriers, enabling more efficient and frequent aircraft launches.

President Xi Jinping personally attended the commissioning ceremony in Hainan province, underscoring the vessel's strategic importance. 

The commissioning of this advanced carrier raises important questions about its impact on the naval power dynamics between China and the US, as well as the broader security landscape surrounding the Taiwan Strait. In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yong Hong and Lianhe Zaobao’s China News Copy Editor Yu Zeyuan explores these pivotal developments. 

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. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

中国第三艘航空母舰&ldquo;<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20251108-7788477">福建舰</a>&rdquo;上周三在海南三亚某军港正式入列。中国国家主席兼中央军委主席<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251107-7786118">习近平</a>亲自出席入列仪式，并登上&ldquo;福建舰&rdquo;视察，现场按下电磁弹射按钮。
&ldquo;福建舰&rdquo;是中国首艘采用电磁弹射系统的航母，也是全球首艘利用电磁弹射技术让第五代战斗机起飞的航母。据报道，利用该系统，约90秒即可弹射一架歼-15T战斗机，一天内的起降架次最高可达300次。电磁弹射系统还可支持较重机型的起飞，例如固定翼预警机。
中国官媒报道指出，&ldquo;福建舰&rdquo;采用电磁弹射技术的决策由习近平亲自拍板。这个决定为什么要习近平亲自作出？
&ldquo;福建舰&rdquo;入列后，中国航母编队的整体作战能力将进一步提升。外界关注，此举将如何改变中国与美国海军之间的实力对比，以及对台海地区局势带来何种影响。
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《联合早报》中国新闻资深高级记者<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/yu-ze-yuan">于泽远</a>解析电磁弹射技术的突破，以及&ldquo;福建舰&rdquo;入列对中美海军实力对比所带来的影响。
China's naval capabilities have reached a new milestone in naval modernisation with the commissioning of its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, which is the first carrier to be designed and built entirely within China.&nbsp;
The vessel is equipped with the advanced Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS), marking a major technological leap over the traditional steam catapult and ski-jump ramp configurations seen on earlier carriers, enabling more efficient and frequent aircraft launches.
President Xi Jinping personally attended the commissioning ceremony in Hainan province, underscoring the vessel's strategic importance.&nbsp;
The commissioning of this advanced carrier raises important questions about its impact on the naval power dynamics between China and the US, as well as the broader security landscape surrounding the Taiwan Strait. In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yong Hong and Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s China News Copy Editor Yu Zeyuan explores these pivotal developments.&nbsp;
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. It is available on zaobao.sg, Apple Podcast, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

从“辽宁”到“福建”　中国航母进入新阶段 China's advanced carrier challenges US dominance

习特会为何不提台湾？

郑丽文敢讲自己是中国人

台湾现状还能维系吗？

习近平会在任内解决两岸问题？

备受瞩目的中美元首峰会，上个星期四在韩国釜山举行。美国总统特朗普和中国国家主席习近平谈了100分钟，双方会后也同意在关税和出口管制等问题上达成部分妥协。

不过，备受关注的台湾问题这次并没有出现在会谈中。特朗普在会后对记者说，他和习近平“没谈到台湾”。在此之前，外界担心，中美会在这次元首峰会中完成一次“大交易”，特朗普会表示“反对台独”来换取中国在其他问题上的让步，但这个局面并没有发生。

习特釜山峰会到底有没有谈到台湾？没谈到台湾问题意味着什么？

在台湾，最大在野党中国国民党新当选主席郑丽文过去几天正式就职。她接掌国民党，又会给台湾带来什么？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与淡江大学中国大陆研究所荣誉教授赵春山分析习特会为何不提台湾？

延伸阅读：
韩咏红：中美走入“强强对决”阶段
胡锡进：郑丽文当选成为台湾政治生态新风向标 

Following last Thursday’s summit in Busan, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached limited agreements on tariffs and export controls after a 100-minute meeting.

Despite widespread speculation, the sensitive topic of Taiwan was not discussed. Pre-summit fears of a US “grand bargain” trading Taiwan interests for Chinese cooperation proved unfounded, providing relief to observers and Taiwan’s government.

Afterwards, Trump told media that China would not take military action against Taiwan while he is president, but offered no details or formal assurances from Xi. 

Meanwhile, Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), recently welcomed new chairperson Cheng Li-wun, who has pledged to defend democracy, pursue cross-strait peace, and manage rising security challenges.

In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yong Hong speaks with Chao Chun-shan, honorary professor of diplomacy at Tamkang University, about the summit’s silence on Taiwan and its implications for US-China relations and regional stability.

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.

备受瞩目的<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/world/story20251030-7745014">中美元首峰会</a>，上个星期四在韩国釜山举行。美国总统特朗普和中国国家主席习近平谈了100分钟，双方会后也同意在关税和出口管制等问题上达成部分妥协。
不过，备受关注的台湾问题这次并没有出现在会谈中。特朗普在会后对记者说，他和习近平&ldquo;没谈到台湾&rdquo;。在此之前，外界担心，中美会在这次元首峰会中完成一次&ldquo;大交易&rdquo;，特朗普会表示&ldquo;反对台独&rdquo;来换取中国在其他问题上的让步，但这个局面并没有发生。
<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20251030-7742684">习特釜山峰会</a>到底有没有谈到台湾？没谈到台湾问题意味着什么？
在台湾，最大在野党中国国民党新当选主席<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/zheng-li-wen">郑丽文</a>过去几天<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20251101-7752949">正式就职</a>。她接掌国民党，又会给台湾带来什么？
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>与淡江大学中国大陆研究所荣誉教授赵春山分析习特会为何不提台湾？
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251031-7746416">韩咏红：中美走入&ldquo;强强对决&rdquo;阶段</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20251102-7756958">胡锡进：郑丽文当选成为台湾政治生态新风向标</a>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Following last Thursday&rsquo;s summit in Busan, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping reached limited agreements on tariffs and export controls after a 100-minute meeting.
Despite widespread speculation, the sensitive topic of Taiwan was not discussed. Pre-summit fears of a US &ldquo;grand bargain&rdquo; trading Taiwan interests for Chinese cooperation proved unfounded, providing relief to observers and Taiwan&rsquo;s government.
Afterwards, Trump told media that China would not take military action against Taiwan while he is president, but offered no details or formal assurances from Xi.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Taiwan&rsquo;s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), recently welcomed new chairperson Cheng Li-wun, who has pledged to defend democracy, pursue cross-strait peace, and manage rising security challenges.
In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yong Hong speaks with Chao Chun-shan, honorary professor of diplomacy at Tamkang University, about the summit&rsquo;s silence on Taiwan and its implications for US-China relations and regional stability.
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.

郑丽文是不是“红统”？What Cheng Li-wun means for cross-strait relations

“再造一个中国高技术产业”是什么意思？

投入再多高科技，中国经济真的能起飞吗？

十五五规划的重点

从明年开始，中国将进入中共建国以来的第十五个五年经济社会规划阶段。中共中央委员会上个星期召开全体会议，除了确定开除多名高干的党籍外，也审议通过了《第十五个五年规划的建议》。

中国国家发改委主任郑栅洁在全会后的记者会上说，未来10年中国产业的新增规模，将相当于再造一个中国高技术产业。

然而，过去几年来，中国政府大力强调发展高科技产业，在新能源汽车、机器人等领域也交出了亮丽成绩，但是民众的经济体感依然不佳。

中国经济发展的道路上依然面对许多困难，新提出的“十五五”规划，为解决这个问题找到答案了吗？

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与香颂资本董事沈萌讲解中共四中全会通过的十五五规划。

延伸阅读：
十五五规划强调经济建设与高质量发展 学者：更注重人民体感 
陈婧：中国经济走出疫情冲击了吗？

Starting in 2026, China will embark on its 15th five-year economic and social plan, a critical blueprint recently adopted by the Communist Party's Central Committee at its Fourth Plenary Session. This marks another significant milestone in the country's development trajectory since the founding of the People's Republic of China. Emphasising high-quality growth and the establishment of modern industrial clusters, the plan seeks to propel China into a new era of technological innovation. 

Despite the government's successful forays into high-tech sectors such as new energy vehicles and robotics, public sentiment regarding the economy remains cautious. The recent Fourth Plenum focused on reviewing achievements under the current plan and setting priorities for the years ahead. 

In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong speaks with Shen Meng, Director of Xiangsong Capital, to discuss whether the 15th Five-Year Plan can address China's persistent economic challenges.​

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.

从明年开始，中国将进入中共建国以来的第十五个五年经济社会规划阶段。中共中央委员会上个星期召开全体会议，除了确定开除多名高干的党籍外，也审议通过了《<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20251024-7710403">第十五个五年规划的建议</a>》。
中国国家发改委主任郑栅洁在全会后的记者会上说，未来10年中国产业的新增规模，将相当于再造一个中国高技术产业。
然而，过去几年来，中国政府大力强调发展高科技产业，在新能源汽车、机器人等领域也交出了亮丽成绩，但是民众的经济体感依然不佳。
中国经济发展的道路上依然面对许多困难，新提出的&ldquo;十五五&rdquo;规划，为解决这个问题找到答案了吗？
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>与香颂资本董事沈萌讲解中共四中全会通过的十五五规划。
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251024-7709199">十五五规划强调经济建设与高质量发展 学者：更注重人民体感</a>&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251025-7714595">陈婧：中国经济走出疫情冲击了吗？</a></li>
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Starting in 2026, China will embark on its 15th five-year economic and social plan, a critical blueprint recently adopted by the Communist Party's Central Committee at its Fourth Plenary Session. This marks another significant milestone in the country's development trajectory since the founding of the People's Republic of China. Emphasising high-quality growth and the establishment of modern industrial clusters, the plan seeks to propel China into a new era of technological innovation.&nbsp;
Despite the government's successful forays into high-tech sectors such as new energy vehicles and robotics, public sentiment regarding the economy remains cautious. The recent Fourth Plenum focused on reviewing achievements under the current plan and setting priorities for the years ahead.&nbsp;
In this episode of Global Heartbeat, host Han Yonghong speaks with Shen Meng, Director of Xiangsong Capital, to discuss whether the 15th Five-Year Plan can address China's persistent economic challenges.​
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.

十五五中国经济：科技破局？China: Why innovation is not boosting the economy

网络神曲《没出息》的由来

王世坚爆红是得到大陆政府默许

台湾会是‘习特会’的交易棋子吗？

台湾民进党籍立法委员王世坚在台北议会质询时的片段，被中国大陆音乐人王搏改编成洗脑神曲。王搏创作的慷慨激昂原版，迅速在两岸网络走红，各地华语音乐人也纷纷接力演绎，衍生出各种版本，包括抒情版、陕西话版和粤语版。

王世坚本人对自己意外在中国大陆爆红感到不可置信。他感叹，网上人才、鬼才什么都有，让他叹为观止。

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与《联合早报》中国新闻资深高级记者于泽远探讨这首《没出息》到底有什么魔力？为什么能在全中国大陆的网民中广泛传播？它是否透露了北京反独促统的哪些新思路？

延伸阅读：
新闻人间：“反共人士”王世坚 意外走红大陆
反续推大罢免遭党内炮轰 绿委王世坚称不会退党

The “Mei Chu Xi” (沒出息, “No Future”) meme went viral in Mainland China after a clip featuring Taiwanese Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Wang Shih-chien was remixed into a catchy song by mainland Chinese musician Wang Bo. Stemming from a fiery parliamentary exchange in Taipei, the track’s humorous tone and emotional resonance have inspired countless adaptations across dialects and social media platforms. While Wang expressed surprise at his sudden mainland fame, the phenomenon prompts deeper questions: does its popularity merely reflect internet culture, or could it signal subtle political messaging or collective frustration within China?​

In this Global Heartbeat episode, host Han Yonghong and Lianhe Zaobao’s China News Copy Editor Yu Zeyuan examine the reasons behind the song's widespread appeal and discuss whether the trend is a harmless meme or part of broader cross-strait political currents.

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.

台湾<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/min-jin-dang">民进党</a>籍立法委员王世坚在台北议会质询时的片段，被中国大陆音乐人王搏改编成洗脑神曲。王搏创作的慷慨激昂原版，迅速在两岸网络走红，各地华语音乐人也纷纷接力演绎，衍生出各种版本，包括抒情版、陕西话版和粤语版。
王世坚本人对自己意外在中国大陆爆红感到不可置信。他感叹，网上人才、鬼才什么都有，让他叹为观止。
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》中国新闻资深高级记者<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/yu-ze-yuan">于泽远</a>探讨这首《没出息》到底有什么魔力？为什么能在全中国大陆的网民中广泛传播？它是否透露了北京反独促统的哪些新思路？
延伸阅读：
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<li><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251011-7640654">新闻人间：&ldquo;反共人士&rdquo;王世坚 意外走红大陆</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20250731-7252265">反续推大罢免遭党内炮轰 绿委王世坚称不会退党</a></li>
</ul>
The &ldquo;Mei Chu Xi&rdquo; (沒出息, &ldquo;No Future&rdquo;) meme went viral in Mainland China after a clip featuring Taiwanese Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Wang Shih-chien was remixed into a catchy song by mainland Chinese musician Wang Bo. Stemming from a fiery parliamentary exchange in Taipei, the track&rsquo;s humorous tone and emotional resonance have inspired countless adaptations across dialects and social media platforms. While Wang expressed surprise at his sudden mainland fame, the phenomenon prompts deeper questions: does its popularity merely reflect internet culture, or could it signal subtle political messaging or collective frustration within China?​
In this Global Heartbeat episode, host Han Yonghong and Lianhe Zaobao&rsquo;s China News Copy Editor Yu Zeyuan examine the reasons behind the song's widespread appeal and discuss whether the trend is a harmless meme or part of broader cross-strait political currents.
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.

王世坚一声《没出息》为什么能红遍两岸？Beyond the meme: “Mei Chu Xi” and cross-strait dynamics

高市早苗的背景

高市出现标志日本社会改变男权主义的倾向？

高市会不会是个“短命”首相？

日本与中、韩、美的关系会起变化吗？

日本执政的自由民主党上星期六举行总裁选举，64岁的前经济安保部长高市早苗当选，成为自民党首位女总裁。外界预计，她也将成为日本历史上首位女首相。

高市早苗在当选后表示，为了国家利益，自民党必须“像牛马一样工作”，她本人也将摒弃“工作与生活平衡”这一概念，“工作、工作、再工作”。

从政前，高市早苗曾担任电视节目主持人，并是重金属乐团的鼓手。她长期崇拜英国前首相撒切尔夫人。部分舆论称她为“日本版铁娘子”，但也有批评者认为她是“日本版特朗普”或“女版安倍”。

高市早苗政治立场鲜明，主张大力打击外国人非法居留，限制外国人购买日本土地，并推动修宪，让日本能够正式拥有国家军队。她延续已故前首相安倍晋三的外交立场，强调“台湾有事就是日本有事”。

她也曾公开表示，日本民众对中国“感到愤怒”，自己“也一样”，认为日本人“已经受够了”。因此，高市早苗被视为日本极右翼政治势力的代表人物。

这期的早报播客《东谈西论》，听主持人韩咏红与东京大学综合文化研究科教授川岛真解析高市的当选，会给东北亚局势带来什么冲击？摆在她面前的，又有哪些重大挑战？

延伸阅读：
于泽远：中日关系将遭遇高市早苗冲击？
林泉忠：高市早苗外交之路铺满荆棘

In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female leader, positioning her to become Japan’s first female prime minister. The 64‑year‑old former Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications is a staunch conservative, noted for her nationalist views and uncompromising work ethic. 

Takaichi, formerly a television host and heavy‑metal drummer, has cultivated a distinctive public persona. Her policy platform calls for stricter immigration controls, tighter restrictions on foreign land purchases, and constitutional amendments to formalise a national military. Closely aligned with the security positions of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, she is especially vocal on Taiwan‑China tensions and is often referred to as Japan’s “Iron Lady” for her admiration of Margaret Thatcher.

In this episode of the Global Heartbeat podcast, host Han Yonghong and Dr. Shin Kawashima, Professor of International Relations at the University of Tokyo, examine Takaichi’s ascent, Japan’s rightward political shift, and the potential regional consequences.

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.

日本执政的<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/ri-ben-zi-min-dang">自由民主党</a>上星期六举行总裁选举，64岁的前经济安保部长<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/gao-shi-zao-miao">高市早苗</a>当选，成为自民党<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/realtime/china/story20251005-7618262">首位女总裁</a>。外界预计，她也将成为<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20251007-7624398">日本历史上首位女首相</a>。
高市早苗在当选后表示，为了国家利益，自民党必须&ldquo;像牛马一样工作&rdquo;，她本人也将摒弃&ldquo;工作与生活平衡&rdquo;这一概念，&ldquo;工作、工作、再工作&rdquo;。
从政前，高市早苗曾担任电视节目主持人，并是重金属乐团的鼓手。她长期崇拜英国前首相撒切尔夫人。部分舆论称她为&ldquo;日本版铁娘子&rdquo;，但也有批评者认为她是&ldquo;日本版特朗普&rdquo;或&ldquo;女版安倍&rdquo;。
高市早苗政治立场鲜明，主张大力打击外国人非法居留，限制外国人购买日本土地，并推动修宪，让日本能够正式拥有国家军队。她延续已故前首相<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/keywords/an-bei-jin-san">安倍晋三</a>的外交立场，强调&ldquo;台湾有事就是日本有事&rdquo;。
她也曾公开表示，日本民众对中国&ldquo;感到愤怒&rdquo;，自己&ldquo;也一样&rdquo;，认为日本人&ldquo;已经受够了&rdquo;。因此，高市早苗被视为日本极右翼政治势力的代表人物。
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>与东京大学综合文化研究科教授<a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/byline/chuan-dao-zhen">川岛真</a>解析高市的当选，会给东北亚局势带来什么冲击？摆在她面前的，又有哪些重大挑战？
延伸阅读：
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/news/china/story20251006-7618912">于泽远：中日关系将遭遇高市早苗冲击？</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.zaobao.com.sg/forum/views/story20251007-7624509">林泉忠：高市早苗外交之路铺满荆棘</a></li>
</ul>
In a landmark moment for Japanese politics, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its first female leader, positioning her to become Japan&rsquo;s first female prime minister. The 64‑year‑old former Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications is a staunch conservative, noted for her nationalist views and uncompromising work ethic.&nbsp;
Takaichi, formerly a television host and heavy‑metal drummer, has cultivated a distinctive public persona. Her policy platform calls for stricter immigration controls, tighter restrictions on foreign land purchases, and constitutional amendments to formalise a national military. Closely aligned with the security positions of the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, she is especially vocal on Taiwan‑China tensions and is often referred to as Japan&rsquo;s &ldquo;Iron Lady&rdquo; for her admiration of Margaret Thatcher.
In this episode of the Global Heartbeat podcast, host Han Yonghong and Dr. Shin Kawashima, Professor of International Relations at the University of Tokyo, examine Takaichi&rsquo;s ascent, Japan&rsquo;s rightward political shift, and the potential regional consequences.
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.

高市早苗当选：日本要迎来“女版安倍”？Japan's first female prime minister

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。

东谈西论

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