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World Today

Ding Heng

Booking Overview

A current-affairs panel show focused on Chinese and global geopolitics, diplomacy, economics, and security, it brings in university professors and regional policy experts for multi-guest discussions. Credible pitches include academics, foreign-policy specialists, international lawyers, economists, and country experts with strong subject-matter authority; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need recognized institutional credentials and relevant expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 200

Frequency: Daily

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 7.3M subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

chinapluspodcast@hotmail.com

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Host

Ding Heng - Current-affairs presenter and moderator covering Chinese and international news, diplomacy, economics, and security.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
University professors, foreign-policy scholars, international lawyers, economists, and regional specialists with recognized institutional affiliations and expertise relevant to current geopolitical events.
Required Achievements:  
Academic appointments at established universities, Specialized expertise in international affairs, law, economics, or regional security, Research or professional experience directly related to major diplomatic and geopolitical issues

Recent Guest Discussions

Chen Yun - U.s.-south Korea Relations, Alliance Policy, And Regional Security.

Keechang Kim - The U.s.-south Korea Alliance, Military Cooperation, And Legal And Strategic Implications.

Peter Kuznick - U.s.-south Korea Relations, Alliance Credibility, And International Security.

Recent Topics

Geopolitics, China, Diplomacy, Trade, Security

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
World Today
:

What is lying ahead for China-EU trade talks?

October 12, 2026

①China has unveiled 19 key measures to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces. What do they tell us about China's vision for high-tech development? (00:56) ②China and the EU have held talks on hybrid and electric vehicle trade. What does the agreement reached during the talks mean to the two sides? (14:15) ③China's central bank says it remains committed to letting market forces play a decisive role in determining the renminbi exchange rate. We explore why China has no n...

Panel: What's actually driving the war in Yemen?

October 09, 2026

Over the past month, the conflict in Yemen has dramatically escalated. Houthi forces have surged along Yemen's Red Sea coast and seized key islands in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, prompting the Yemeni government to launch counteroffensives. The conflict has triggered everything from renewed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia to the activation of a mutual defense pact between Turkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, alongside the maneuvering and compromises of major powers. Why did the fragile ceasefir...

Europe's tougher line on China ahead of talks: Pressure or pragmatism?

October 08, 2026

① The European Parliament takes a tougher line on China as the EU Trade Commissioner is set to visit Beijing. Can Europe really pressure China into making concessions? (00:48) ② A look into new tourism trends revealed during China's National Day holiday (13:28) ③ The US government proposes a $70,000 fee for international students seeking paid work experience in the country. Could it make US education less attractive? (25:12) ④ Why is growing demand for more education funding and better sch...

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Frequently asked questions

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World Today
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How do I get in touch with World Today?

World Today is hosted by Ding Heng. Its publicly listed email is chinapluspodcast@hotmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for World Today?

The publicly listed email for World Today: chinapluspodcast@hotmail.com.

How many listeners does World Today have?

Podseeker estimates World Today reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for World Today?

World Today typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: University professors, foreign-policy scholars, international lawyers, economists, and regional specialists with recognized institutional affiliations and expertise relevant to current geopolitical events. Common among recent guests: Academic appointments at established universities; Specialized expertise in international affairs, law, economics, or regional security; Research or professional experience directly related to major diplomatic and geopolitical issues. Recent guests include Chen Yun, Keechang Kim, and Peter Kuznick.

How hard is it to get booked on World Today?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does World Today cover?

Recent episodes cover Geopolitics, China, Diplomacy, Trade, and Security. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

chinapluspodcast@hotmail.com

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