①Chinese Premier Li Qiang is in Kyrgyzstan for an SCO meeting and an official visit. (00:55)

②The US and Australia have announced plans to cooperate on critical minerals and bolster Pacific Islands infrastructure. Why are they seeking to broaden their security alliance into an economic and technology partnership? (12:27)

③China has criticized a report from the Pentagon detailing China's military strength and nuclear arsenal. Why is Pentagon exaggerating hype about a so-called Chinese military threat? (24:55)

④China will issue sovereign debt worth $137 billion to support economy. (33:00)

⑤The International Monetary Fund says Germany is expected to eclipse Japan as the world’s No. 3 economy in 2023. (44:11)