The spectacular military parade in Beijing marked the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme shares his ringside impressions, explaining why he sees China as a beacon of peace and development.

Beijing’s historic Central Axis, a UNESCO World Heritage site, exemplifies cultural diversity. On Wednesday, China commemorated the 80th anniversary of its WWII victory along this iconic axis. In this episode, we explore how ancient Chinese culture, as reflected in this historic site, has shaped the nation’s enduring pursuit of peace.

Guided by its 15th Five-Year Plan, China is doubling down on sustainable growth and high-quality development. Among the most powerful examples of this commitment is the nation's fight against poverty. What's the long-term outlook on China's economy and sustained efforts against poverty?

China has commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War with a grand military parade. What does this part of history mean for China and the world?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed the Global Governance Initiative at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Plus" meeting in Tianjin. How can the initiative and the proposed principles behind it make a difference in building a more equitable and better community of nations?

Postal services across the world are suspending parcel deliveries to the United States. That includes some parcel delivery operations across Europe, Australia, Russia, India and beyond. The suspension is a response to a U.S. government decision to end the exemption that allows the customs-free import of individual parcels valued up to 800 U.S. dollars. Major international carrier DHL has suspended U.S.-bound parcel shipment. How big is the fallout of this decision on the U.S. market?

Indian goods are facing additional U.S. tariffs of up to 50 percent, among the highest imposed by Washington, due to its increased purchases of Russian oil. Today's program provides deeper insights on the latest developments.

U.S. President Donald Trump has met his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae-myung at the White House. What did the meeting leave for the relationship between Seoul and Washington?

China is rolling out the red carpet for the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in Tianjin. What's likely on the agenda?

According to the Chinese Ministry of Education, the number of Chinese students studying abroad has rebounded to pre-pandemic levels. Many young Chinese are facing a crucial decision about their future: should they continue studying in China or study abroad? How do students, parents, and educators think about this decision? Our guests shared their views.