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Chinese President Xi Jinping has delivered a keynote speech at the opening of the 2026 World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance, calling for a fair and equitable global AI governance system. A day earlier, representatives from several countries signed the Convention on the Establishment of the World AI Cooperation Organization in Shanghai, marking a new step toward international AI cooperation. Together with China's newly released AI Cooperation Development Action Plan, these developments have drawn global attention. What will WAICO actually do? And will it give developing countries a greater voice in shaping the future of AI?

China's economy grew by 4.7 percent in the first half of the year, with foreign trade rising nearly 17 percent, and new growth drivers expanding at a faster pace. Meanwhile, the government has recently approved its first Five-Year Plan dedicated to expanding consumption, making it a strategic priority and a stronger driver of economic growth. So, what do the economic indicators tell us about China's growth momentum? How should we understand the latest policy signals? And what can we expect from a stronger engine driving China's high-quality development in the future?

Across Europe, nationalist and right-wing populist parties, once confined to the exterior, are now entering governments, gaining parliamentary influence and reshaping debates over migration, trade, climate policy and national sovereignty. What is driving this shift? Does it represent a necessary correction to the failures of mainstream politics? Or could it deepen political divisions and weaken European unity? And how could a stronger nationalist right reshape Europe's role in the wider world?

China has issued an action plan for peaking carbon emissions during the 15th Five-Year Plan period. It outlines measures to accelerate the transition to clean energy, promote green industries, and deepen low-carbon development across key sectors. What could this mean for China's overall energy supply? And what significance could it have for the global energy transition?

The Middle East is once again at a critical crossroads. After a fresh exchange of strikes, US President Donald Trump declares the MOU dead. Renewed escalation is deepening regional instability and sharpening divisions over military action, international law, and the prospects for diplomacy. How are Arab states assessing the risks and costs of a widening conflict? How are US allies recalibrating their positions? And what will it take to move the region away from confrontation and toward a durable peace?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is wrapping up a week-long tour of Northern Europe, with stops in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway. It is the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister to Denmark in 15 years and to Sweden in 22 years. The tour comes as Europe is wrestling with trade tensions with China, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and growing uncertainty over its relationship with the US. It also coincides with this week's NATO summit in Ankara. All four countries on Wang's itinerary are NATO members, while three are also members of the European Union. So why has Beijing chosen the Nordic region for this diplomatic push? Can these countries help steady China-Europe relations at a time of growing geopolitical pressure? And beyond the handshakes and diplomatic language, what concrete results has the visit produced?

The world today stands at a crossroads. From the Middle East to Europe, armed conflicts remain on the rise, and the suffering of war is felt beyond the battlefield. But amid growing uncertainty are encouraging signs of diplomatic engagement and dialogue. So how should we understand today's changing world? Can countries manage competition without escalating into confrontation? And in an era of often volatile transformation, how can peace, security, and development be maintained?

Addressing a gathering marking the 105th anniversary of the Communist Party of China, Chinese leader Xi Jinping described the Party's century-long journey as the "most magnificent epic" of the nation. He called on the Party to continue advancing toward its goal of building China into a modern socialist country on schedule. How should we assess the Party's achievements and governing logic over the past 105 years? And as China moves closer to its long-term modernization objectives, what challenges may lie ahead?

Beijing has held a grand gathering to mark the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, delivered a key speech reviewing the Party's 105-year journey, from its founding mission of seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the nation, to its current task of advancing Chinese modernization. What are the key messages out of today's speech? How has the CPC continued to adapt through different stages of China's development? And as China enters a new stage of modernization, what are the Party's major opportunities and challenges ahead?

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. From just over 50 members in 1921 to more than 100 million today, the CPC has led one of the most remarkable transformations in modern history, turning China into the world's second-largest economy and a major force in global affairs. What explains the Party's remarkable longevity and governing capacity? How has it continued to adapt through profound changes at home and abroad? And as China enters a new stage of development, what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for the world's largest ruling party?