Dialogue

It has been one year since the Gaza conflict broke out. The region is now bordering on an all-out war as Israel fights on several fronts. How significant is the war in its long-term impact on regional security and political landscape? How much worse will things become before it gets any better? If there’s a peaceful solution, how does it look like, if there’s one?

China's rapid technological advancements, from its expansive high-speed rail network to pioneering space exploration and AI innovations, have positioned the country as a global tech powerhouse. These breakthroughs are reshaping daily lives and influencing international cooperation, raising questions about the future trajectory of technology in China. What does this mean for the world as we move forward?

75 years after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the nation has not only experienced rapid economic growth but has also reshaped its diplomacy. This shift signifies enhanced global interactions and a commitment to multilateralism, impacting international relations and fostering common development worldwide.

Over the course of 75 years, China has transformed itself from an impoverished and underdeveloped country into the world’s second largest economy. What steps has China taken to ensure continued prosperity for its people? And looking ahead, what are some of the outstanding challenges that remain?

Over the past 75 years, China has experienced a significant transition in its energy sector. With constant eco-environmental progress, the country is getting greener and cleaner. How has China achieved this? What is its global impact? What are some of the challenges as China is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality in 2060?

From the world's largest high-speed rail network to groundbreaking space exploration and cutting-edge AI industries, China has rapidly transformed into a global tech powerhouse. Join us for the story behind this remarkable transformation, China’s future goals of tech innovation and more.

Experts share their perspectives on China's efforts to realize modernization, as the country celebrates the 75th founding anniversary of the People's Republic.

China has unveiled aggressive stimulus to arrest an economic slowdown, with pledges on fiscal spending and goals of stabilizing the property sector. What are the specific moves? What more stimulus policies will be released to boost economic growth? And how will those steps help the Chinese economy cope with the challenges?

It is a special edition of Dialogue. We have spoken to international guests at this year's Global Mayors Dialogue for more insights on sustainable development to digital innovation. Here is Tian Wei in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou.

At least 12 people have been killed and thousands wounded in Beirut and across Lebanon after pagers exploded on Tuesday in a coordinated attack which western media sources say was carried out by Israel. Who were the victims of the attack? What more do we know about how the attack was carried out? And what will be the likely retaliation for the attack?