World Today

① China and France have held a strategic dialogue in Hangzhou. How can the two sides deepen mutual trust and promote all-round cooperation? (00:52) ② South Korea has appointed Ro Jae-hun, the eldest son of former President Roh Tae-woo, as its new ambassador to China. What does this appointment tell about President Lee Jae Myung and his administration’s China policy? (14:03) ③ Russian President...

① Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno has concluded a two-day visit to China. What does the visit signify regarding Madrid’s China policy? (00:52) ② The IMF’s latest economic forecast: the global economy has shown resilience amid US tariff turmoil, but the outlook remains dim. (13:47) ③ Apple CEO Tim Cook has met China’s minister of industry and information technology in Beijing....

① China has hit back on US port fees with retaliatory levies. We explore why Washington seeks to weaken China’s commercial shipping power and reignites the broader trade tensions with China. (1:00) ② China’s express delivery volume has surpassed 150 billion parcels this year, reaching a milestone more than a month ahead of schedule. What does it tell about the resilience of China’s consumer...

① Addressing the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing, Xi Jinping called for truly internalizing gender equality in society. We take a look at China’s achievements in empowering women and its contributions to global efforts for women’s development. (00:49) ② China has reported strong export and import figures for September against the backdrop of new trade tensions with the US. What’s...

China has wrapped up its National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays with impressive numbers. During the eight-day holiday break, 888 million trips were made, marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year. Domestic tourism revenue reached over 800 billion yuan, approximately $113 billion, a 15% year-on-year growth. What do these figures reveal about China’s booming holiday economy? And...

① China and Italy reaffirm strong ties — what opportunities lie ahead? (00:47) ② World Bank lifts China’s 2025 growth forecast to 4.8% — what does this mean for global economic momentum? (15:12) ③ Israel and Hamas reach agreement on the first phase of a peace plan — could this be a real turning point for Gaza? (26:38) ④ China’s box office exceeds 2024 total, boosted by “super golden week”...

① South Korea says it will “spare no effort” to strengthen ties with China — where are Beijing- Seoul relations headed next? (00:49) ② For the first time ever, renewable power has overtaken coal — and China is leading the charge. What does this mean for the global energy future? (13:50) ③ How will China's low-altitude economy take shape and unfold in the coming years? (25:01)

① Israel and Hamas open indirect talks in Egypt — but how likely is a Gaza ceasefire? (00:45) ② France sees third PM exit since last December — does this political turmoil pose risks to Europe? (14:46) ③ China set to test asteroid defense system — how could this mission reshape China's growing space economy and global role? (24:45)

① China’s holiday rush is rewriting records — more than a billion trips in just half a week! What does this travel fever say about China’s booming consumer power? (00:44) ② China’s top diplomat Wang Yi is heading to Europe — with stops in Italy and Switzerland for high-level talks. (13:25) ③ Pharma giants eye China: What makes it a strategic hub for global drug development? (25:01)

① China and Singapore have exchanged congratulations on the 35th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. Why have the two sides been able to build a close, deepening partnership? (00:38) ② Speaking at a forum in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump’s efforts to help negotiate peace in Ukraine, but warned that supplies of US long-range missiles to Kyiv would seriously hurt...