China and the United States are global leaders in artificial intelligence, one of the most transformative cutting-edge technologies. Can the two countries reach a more cooperative approach to AI development? Could the upcoming meeting between the two presidents address critical AI governance?

As the world's two largest economies, whether China and the United States choose to collaborate or compete has far-reaching implications, from global financial stability to the future of climate change. Our experts help us navigate the complex dynamics shaping this relationship.

The Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers have held talks in Beijing. The Iranian official briefed the Chinese side on the latest Iran-U.S. negotiations and Tehran's possible next steps, insisting the political crisis cannot be resolved through military means. The Chinese foreign minister outlined China's principled stance and four-point proposal for stability. He brought up global calls to restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. How aligned are China's four points with Iran's immediate diplomatic goals? Is Iran ready to fully embrace this roadmap for de-escalation?

Dede Nickerson, a witness to and participant in China’s contemporary film scene, reflects on decades of change in Chinese cinema and moments that have surprised, inspired and connected people across cultures.

Schwarzman Scholars from more than 100 countries and regions have recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the program. The project is designed to cultivate global leaders of the future amid rapid geopolitical changes. Scholars spend one year in China in a master's program, not only in the classroom, but also traveling to very different parts of China. What started as an experiment has stood the test of time and demonstrated how universities are using new methods to develop talent in a world that demands leaders who understand global issues.

In this special episode, we talk about how sport exchanges between China and the United States have impacted people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

China's office responsible for foreign investment security review has issued a decision to prohibit foreign investment in the Manus acquisition project and it has ordered the parties involved to revoke the acquisition deal. What are the reasons behind the decision? How will it impact the cooperation and competition between China and the United States?

The Trump administration seeks a 1.5-trillion-dollar defense budget for 2027. That's a 44-percent rise in Pentagon spending, the largest such request in decades. It reflects the U.S. government's military investment priority over domestic programs, even before the U.S.-led war against Iran. How worrisome is a sharp rise in U.S. defense spending? As new drone, missile and artificial intelligence technologies change modern warfare, what can 1.5 trillion dollars buy in military hardware? How does a way higher U.S. military budget affect the global security architecture?

As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, there is growing emphasis on cultivating future global leaders. Stephen A. Schwarzman, founding trustee of Schwarzman Scholars, highlights this mission as the program marks its 10th anniversary. The initiative aims to prepare leaders with a strong understanding of China's role in the global economy and international affairs.

In this episode, we spoke with students and teachers at Tianjin Juilliard School.