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① China calls on France, Germany to uphold free trade after European countries propose new EU trade tool. How will trade defense tools backfire? (00:54) ② Three years into the Palestine-Israel conflict: What lessons for the world? (13:25) ③ How does China build a smarter, more efficient logistics network? (25:30)

① Beyond scenery and food: Why is China's long holiday drawing foreign tourists? (00:47) ② Pakistan and Türkiye agree to deploy forces in Saudi Arabia amid Yemeni threats. Can the Mecca Alliance deter Houthi attacks? (17:00) ③ China's urban underground pipeline network: Building smarter, safer cities (30:23)

① G20 members put forward different views on multiple trade issues set by the US presidency. Is G20 still able to manage economic disagreements? (00:49) ② US President Donald Trump names National Intelligence Chief Jay Clayton as the new AI czar. What does this tell us about how the US views AI? (14:29) ③ China's six networks strategy：What does China's next-generation telecom network mean for the future of connectivity? (25:30)

①Washington is calling on its European allies to release strategic diesel reserves to help the US address soaring diesel prices. How could Europe respond? (00:42) ②US President Donald Trump has announced a major South Korean investment package, but it has prompted Seoul to clarify that the deal is far from finalized. Will South Korea fulfill its investment commitment for the US? (11:36) ③China's Six Networks strategy: China is stepping up efforts to build a "new power grid". Its plans call for stronger electricity links between regions and upgrades to local networks. What could this investment mean for electricity bills, business decisions and the economic prospects of smaller cities? (25:00)

①2.1 billion trips, one holiday: a closer look at China's Golden Week economy. (00:37) ②China's central bank rolls out targeted financial support: What does it mean for the economy? (13:33) ③China's Six Networks strategy: China is building a major network of water infrastructure, from cross-regional water supply to flood control and inland waterways. What will China's water network change and why does it matter? (26:13)

①China has warned the EU against pursuing a reported Section 301-style trade tool targeting China. Is a China-EU trade war still preventable? (00:53) ②How provocative is a new Philippine maritime chart covering islands and reefs in China's Nansha Qundao? (15:36) ③China's Ministry of Science and Technology says the country has become one of the world's fastest-rising innovators. What's the secret behind China's advance? (24:33) ④The US has officially ended its military mission in Iraq. What could be its implication for the Middle East? (35:34) ⑤OpenAI has apologized for the hacking of an Australian government website by a rogue AI agent. What lessons can we learn from this incident? (44:39)

①Meeting president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, China's Wang Yi urged Japan to correct the erroneous words and deeds of its leaders on the Taiwan question. We explore why Japan needs to improve its relationship with China from its current low. (00:52) ②Why has the profit growth of China's high-tech manufacturing enterprises far outpaced its overall industrial profit rise so far this year? (15:45) ③EU foreign and defense ministers have met in Brussels to discuss military support for Ukraine and wider security issues. Why has the meeting failed to see major breakthroughs or agreements? (24:55) ④Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu has made a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates. What's at stake for the two sides? (34:08) ⑤The US has finalized sharply lower vehicle fuel economy standards. What could be its short-term effects and long-term impacts? (41:59)

① The Global Development Initiative is marking its 5th anniversary. What has it delivered to the world since its launch? (00:53) ② China and the US have reached positive consensus on multiple economic and trade issues during their latest round of consultations. How much space does it create to stabilize their trade ties? (12:42) ③ The Chinese Embassy in Manila has hit out at Gilberto Teodoro Jr. after the Philippine Defense Secretary attacked China at a forum. Is Teodoro trying to foster a culture of Sinophobia in the Philippines? (24:01) ④ Why have Swiss voters rejected a proposal to tighten neutrality rules? (31:47) ⑤ China has seen strong travel demand during its Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. We explore a broader shift taking shape in the country’s consumer economy. (41:31)

China and the United States have reached consensus on eight outcomes following a widely watched summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump in Washington. It touches on the key principles for a new vision for the bilateral relationship, mutual support in hosting international summits, Iran, trade consultation, AI dialogue, etc. What strategic guidance does the consensus provide for China-US ties? In what ways does it matter to the rest of the world? What is the key to implementing the consensus? Host Ding Heng is joined by Wang Haolan, Research Associate at Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Policy Institute; Professor Yao Shujie, Deputy Director of the Department of Social Sciences, Chongqing University.

President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States has provided fresh guidance for bilateral ties. The Chinese leader says he and President Donald Trump have reached common understanding on many issues during their talks in Washington, adding both nations stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation. How can China and the US translate their new vision of a "constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability" into action? Host Ding Heng is joined by Wang Haolan, Research Associate at Center for China Analysis, Asia Society Policy Institute; Dr. Shao Yuqun, Senior Fellow of the Center for American Studies, Shanghai Institutes for International Studies; Andy Mok, Author of the book "The Innovation Machine" and Professor with Beijing Foreign Studies University.

①Xi arrives in US to personal Trump welcome: China and the U.S. should be partners, not rivals. (00:53) ②We talk with four young people from China and the United States, exploring: Can a new generation build a healthier China-US relationship? (16:27) ③Takaichi provocatively challenges the UN Charter's "enemy state clauses". Is Japan edging back toward militarism? (26:10) ④China leads global tourism as both a source and destination. What's driving its growing role? (35:44) ⑤Italy is bringing nuclear power back after nearly four decades. What's behind the shift, and what does it mean for Europe's energy security? (45:29)

①Xi and Trump are set to meet again in Washington, less than six months after their last meeting in Beijing. What kind of China-U.S. relationship is taking shape? ②2026 World Manufacturing Convention opens in Anhui, China. How far has China's industrial upgrading come? ③U.S. and Iranian officials hold three-hour talks in New York. Is there a real opening for diplomacy? ④Washington, Tokyo and Seoul step up economic-security coordination. Cooperation or bloc politics?

①Chinese FM rejects protectionism and urges China and Germany to boost cooperation, uphold free trade.(00:48) ②Ambassador Fu Cong on President Xi's state visit to the United States, and where China-US relations stand.(14:05) ③China unveils a new five-year plan for agricultural and rural development. What does it mean for China’s food security?(24:47) ④Peruvian entrepreneur: Get involved, AI is a driver not the end.(35:40) ⑤Macron, Trump discuss Ukraine-Russia energy truce, while Russia and Ukraine continue to trade attacks. Where does the conflict go from here?(44:51)

①The annual China-ASEAN Expo highlights growing trade ties. How integrated are China-ASEAN industries? ②China sets a goal of becoming a global bio-medicine powerhouse by 2030. What does this mean for China's pharma sector? ③Malaysian government official: APEC's quick win is sharing best practices. ④German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called his party's state election results a "disaster." Where is German politics heading? ⑤Tehran and Washington are sending mixed signals - fight or negotiate? What's behind the conflicting messages?

Hong Kong's first Five-Year Plan is here. But it has also prompted a very different narrative in some Western media coverage. Is it really a move toward a planned economy or "mainlandization"? Or does their portrayal miss what the plan is actually about? From governance and economic planning to innovation, housing and alignment with the National 15th Five-Year Plan, let's look beyond the narrative and examine what this plan really means for Hong Kong. Host Ge Anna is joined by Dr. Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations, East China Normal University; Dr. ZHOU Mi, Senior Research Fellow, Chinese Academy of International Trade and Economic Cooperation; ZHANG Chi, Senior Researcher, Centre on Contemporary China and the World, the University of Hong Kong.