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Experts and leaders from over 40 countries and regions gathered in east China to discuss how to strengthen cooperation across the marine economy and marine sciences. At the Global Ocean Development Forum in Qingdao, they discussed what humanity can do to better protect the oceans, and what constitutes the ideal Blue Partnership regionally and globally.

As China and Zambia celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations, it’s time to look back and examine the ties and get prepared for an even stronger future for the two economies. What are the major highlights of the relationship? What is the future cooperation potential as both countries seek economic transformation and upgrade?

Israel launched missile strikes against Iran over the weekend against some twenty military sites, including air defense systems and missile manufacturing facilities. While the U.S., Great Britain and others have not condemned the attacks, many in the Middle East have voiced outrage, including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Syria and Iraq. What's the impact of these attacks? What could be the Iranian response? And is this the end of Iran-Israel conflict or a prelude to more strikes?

Experts and leaders from maritime organizations and research institutions are gathering in east China to discuss how to strengthen cooperation across the marine economy and marine sciences. The Global Ocean Development Forum in Qingdao has attracted hundreds of representatives from over 40 countries and regions. What can humanity do to better protect our oceans? And what constitutes the ideal Blue Partnership regionally and globally?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said China and the U.S. should serve to boost each other's development rather than hinder it, adding that his country is willing to work with Washington as partners and friends. How do we assess the recent developments of arguably the world's most important relationship? And how will bilateral ties be reshaped with the upcoming U.S. elections?

This year's BRICS summit has grabbed the world's attention due to its record-breaking scale and the sweeping range of issues to be covered. How will BRICS' expansion bring about changes in the global economy, energy cooperation, and innovation? What kind of world order is the grouping striving for? In what way will a greater BRICS give a bigger voice to the Global South and help in achieving openness, inclusiveness, and cooperation on a global scale?

Russia is to host the first ever summit of Great BRICS in Kazan, the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan. With ten members, BRICS currently accounts for around 32 percent of global output of natural gas, and 43 percent of crude oil, and has surpassed the G7 in terms of GDP. More than 30 countries have expressed interest in joining the bloc. What will top the agenda at this year's summit? Why is the bloc becoming so popular? With this growing popularity and influence, is the organization shaping up to be a serious contender to the Western-dominated international order?

China's economy is in the global limelight as stimulus packages are being rolled out one after another to boost the market. From raising business confidence to boosting internal demand, from resolving local government debts to issuing ultra-long treasury bonds -- what is the latest in a series of moves that are being closely scrutinized and discussed by everyone? What is the rationale behind this stimulus policy? And what lies ahead of China's economy?

On the sidelines of a regional summit, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with new Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, highlighting efforts to keep China-Japan relations on the right track. Known for proposing an Asian military block similar to NATO, Ishiba played down the idea in his first overseas trip. Still, how much change can we expect out of the new Japanese government? How will Ishiba handle Japan’s relationship with China, its largest trading partner, amid increasing military alliance with the U.S.? And what are some of his domestic challenges after he dissolved Japan’s lower house of parliament a week after taking office?

China's stock market roared alive to two-year highs Tuesday after the week-long National Day Holiday. It came thanks to a monetary stimulus package and property market support, together with anticipation of strong fiscal policies. But the rally then fizzled due to a lack of details on fiscal measures. What's in the pipeline to sustain the market optimism? What needs to be done to get the economy back on more solid footing? And what do these stimulus measures mean for the future of China's economy?