What’s the prospect of battery-powered ships?

电池动力船的前景如何?

World Today

2026-04-07

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① Why is Iran rejecting a ceasefire and calling for a permanent end to its conflict with the US and Israel? (00:51) ② The White House has proposed boosting defense spending to $1.5 trillion in its 2027 budget, the largest such request in decades. What could be the consequences when the US federal government emphasizes military investments over domestic programs? (13:54) ③ How will China’s new guidelines on e-commerce help advance its real economy? (24:53) ④ Battery giant CATL is looking to bring its electric vehicle success to the high seas, developing battery-powered ships. How does the prospect of this direction look like? (35:01) ⑤ France has sold off its last remaining gold reserves held in New York, and all of its gold reserves are now in Paris. What has prompted its central bank to take this move? (45:12)
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  • Hello and welcome to World Today, I'm Dinghen in Beijing.

  • Coming up, Iran's 10-point proposal demands an end to attacks and sanctions.

  • China unveils e-commerce guidelines to advance the country's real economy.

  • CATL, the world's largest battery maker, is taking ambitions to the high seas.

  • France's central bank nets 13 billion euros by pulling gold out of U.S. Reserves.

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  • First up, Iran has rejected a U.S.-proposed 15-point peace plan, instead calling for a permanent end to the conflict.

  • Officials in Tehran say they have delivered a 10-point response via Pakistan,

  • citing past experiences as the reason for refusing a ceasefire.

  • Ending regional fighting, ensuring safe passage through the straightforward moods,

  • rebuilding war-damaged areas, and lifting international sanctions.

  • U.S. President Donald Trump has long been claiming that Washington has warned the war with Iran.

  • The United Nations says it is alarmed by U.S. Rhetoric suggesting possible attacks on key infrastructure in Iran.

  • U.N. Spokesperson Stephanie Dujaric says comments regarding targeting power plants,

  • bridges, as well as other facilities in Iran have raised serious concerns.

  • So for more joining us now on the line is Ina Tingen,

  • senior fellow of the Center for International Governance Innovation, a Canada-based think tank.

  • So thank you very much for joining us today, Aina.

  • First of all, why do you think the Iranian side is rejecting a ceasefire and demanding a permanent end to the conflict?