China has long been a champion of green development and environment protection.

Recently, the country's green commitments are further enhanced as the draft of its first ever Environmental code was unveiled, marking a significant step towards bolstering green efforts and integrating various environmental regulations. What's in the draft code? How can it help improve China's current environmental laws and regulations? And how can China better work with the world in global environmental governance?

Indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas are underway in Qatar, with both sides keeping delegations on the ground. What are the key sticking points in these negotiations? What might a post-conflict Gaza look like? How could the outcome of these talks reshape the political landscape across the region?

Analysts share their views on issues such as China-Singapore ties amid global uncertainty, prospects for resolving the Ukraine crisis and Asia-Pacific security assessment.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is set to attend the 17th BRICS summit in Brazil, and will also pay an official visit to Egypt. What can we expect from the visits? How effective is BRICS as the voice for the global south? And what role do Egypt and China play in promoting regional peace and stability?

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a high-level diplomatic tour across Europe, with key stops in Brussels, Berlin, and Paris. The visit aims to pave the way for the upcoming summit between Chinese and European leaders - and comes as both sides navigate unresolved trade tensions and complex geopolitical headwinds. What are the key takeaways from Wang Yi's visit? Where do China-EU relations stand as the two sides commemorate 50 years of diplomatic ties? And how can these two major global players work together to foster peace, stability, and defend free trade?

Twenty-eight years have passed since Hong Kong returned to China in 1997. Since then, Hong Kong has been thriving as a city of culture, tech and innovation. How is Hong Kong evolving amid global shifts and regional integration? What draws people to its markets? What new engines are powering the next chapter of its story?

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who took office in early June, has recently appointed ministers in key roles including defense, foreign affairs, and unification. His election follows a period of political instability triggered by his predecessor's failed attempt to impose martial law. What does Lee's victory and cabinet selection signal for South Korea's future? What major challenges lie ahead for the new administration? And how will President Lee navigate relations with key neighbors and allies?

NATO's annual summit has opened at The Hague, where leaders are expected to debate a bold new proposal: raising defense spending to five percent of GDP. How will NATO members handle their internal divisions over rising budget demands? Is the U.S. shifting its role within the alliance? And how consistent is NATO's approach to the many regional conflicts unfolding across the globe?

In a dramatic turn of events, Israel and Iran have accepted a ceasefire proposal put forward by U.S. President Donald Trump. Can the ceasefire hold? How has this short but intense conflict impacted the world? And what lies ahead in the broader relationship between Washington and Tehran?

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared victory following the bombing of key Iranian nuclear sites. In response, Tehran condemned the "outrageous" U.S. strikes, warning of "everlasting consequences." How much of Iran's nuclear capability has been destroyed? What are the next possible moves? And among the options, how likely is it for Iran to close the Strait of Hormuz, potentially triggering massive disruption in global markets?