Dialogue

Recently, the UN General Assembly overwhelmingly backed a resolution asking the Security Council to make Palestine a full member. A total of 143 countries voted in favor and 25 abstained, while nine were against – including the U.S. and Israel. What does the resounding approval mean for the Palestinians? With the ongoing conflict in Gaza, how far are we from a two-state solution to the Palestinian issue?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has wrapped up state visits to France, Serbia and Hungary. During his European tour, a plethora of agreements have been inked. Analysts share their opinions on the highlights of the Chinese leader’s trip. They also discuss how the visits will deepen China’s ties with the three nations and Europe as a whole.

China has long shared close and cooperative relations with Serbia and Hungary. China and Serbia are Comprehensive Strategic Partners. Hungary is the firm supporter of east-west cooperation and is among the very first to benefit from cooperation with China under the Belt and Road Initiative. How has the friendship between China and Serbia been made? Are China and Hungary ready to push their ties to new heights? And what more fruitful results can be yielded with a healthier China-Europe relationship?

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron have called for a worldwide truce during the Paris Olympic Games. President Xi also said China and France should uphold independence and jointly prevent a "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation. So what were the outcomes of President Xi’s visit to France? What’s the strategic significance of the visit amid rising tensions around the world? We’ll also explore centuries of cultural and people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.

Experts share their opinions on issues such as why Sino-French ties are at the forefront of China's relations with Western countries, the impact of France’s pursuit of strategic autonomy and how to deepen economic and trade relations between China and France.

Analysts share their perspectives on issues such as the green transition of China's auto industry and the necessity for digital transformation in the auto sector. They also discuss the prospects for cooperation between traditional companies and newcomers and the future of autonomous driving.

Experts share their opinions on issues such as why China's micro-drama boom has gone viral at home and abroad and what a micro-drama production looks like. They also discuss opportunities for actors, writers, directors and amateur filmmakers.

Demonstrations have been intensifying on college campus across the United States, with students calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and suspension of U.S. military aid to Israel. Despite certain U.S. politicians branding the demonstrators as anti-Semitic, and hundreds of students being arrested, the anti-war protests continue to gain momentum, and have even spread to the U.K. and France. Will the U.S. college protests make a difference on the ground in Gaza? How will the U.S. government respond to student demands? As Israel approves plans to invade Rafah, will the protests continue to escalate?

Experts share their opinions on issues such as the protection for overseas Chinese in Pakistan, the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and efforts made by Pakistan to tackle power shortages. They also discuss the Pakistani government’s priorities, China's role in helping coordinate development in Pakistan and Pakistan's advantages in attracting foreign investment.

Experts share their perspectives on the responsibilities of nuclear powers and U.S. policy on use of nuclear weapons. They also discuss the concept of mutually assured destruction and ways to achieve a sense of assurance and safety.