Why China sets up nature reserve on an island in the South China Sea
11 September 2025

Why China sets up nature reserve on an island in the South China Sea

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① China’s foreign and defense ministers have held calls with their US counterparts. Why is it important to reaffirm a few key principles guiding China-US bilateral ties now? (00:56)

② Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit Austria, Slovenia, and Poland in a five-day trip. What’s at stake in his trip? (16:07)

③ The Chinese government has approved a plan to set up a national nature reserve on the island of Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Why is it a necessary step? (25:13)

④ We take a look at the highlights of the ongoing 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services. (34:17)

⑤ What could be the political ramifications of the death of American conservative activist Charlie Kirk? (43:38)