Chinese President Xi Jinping has talked with U.S. President Donald Trump on the phone. This is the first direct communication between the heads of state this year. Business analysts share their perspectives on how China and the U.S. can navigate the path toward stability.

Gold prices fell sharply towards the end of January. That came shortly after the precious metal touched a record high. However, the prices have since rebounded. What does the volatility mean?

How Europe is benefiting from cooperation with China for energy independence and realizing clean energy?

U.S. President Donald Trump announced last week he'd nominate former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh to head the U.S. central bank when Jerome Powell's term ends in May. Warsh served as the Fed governor from 2006 through 2011, which includes the deep recession that followed the 2008 financial crisis. He has recently argued for lower interest rates, a view that aligns with Trump's push for the Fed to ease borrowing costs. His nomination now goes through confirmation by the U.S. Senate. If confirmed, he will need to act on inflation amid a weakening job market. So, what does the nomination mean for the U.S. and the global economy?

The United States has recently unveiled its National Defense Strategy for 2026, outlining its strategic priorities. The document signals a significant shift in America's defense posture, with profound implications for its alliances and the future of international security. So, is it seen as a tactical adjustment or a fundamental strategic reorientation?

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is paying an official visit to China this week, the first by a British prime minister in eight years. He is accompanied by senior officials and executives from major British companies. The visit is expected to be an effort to refocus bilateral relations on win-win cooperation and renewed diplomacy. Where are China-British relations headed? What does the visit mean for world peace, security and stability?

China and Canada have agreed to build a new type of strategic partnership, a pragmatic shift toward mutual resilience. To understand why this consensus is win-win amid global trade shocks, we caught up with Graham Shantz, the president of the Canada China Business Council.

Today's special program is brought to you from the site of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng delivered a special address suggesting that no one should have privilege over the others and the world should not go back to the rules of the jungle. He made it clear that there are no winners in tariff and trade wars. State leaders and tech entrepreneurs are emphasising the importance of dialogue and cooperation. Jean-Pascal Tricoire is Chairman of Schneider Electric. His organization is deeply engaged in China and other parts of the global market. He shares his insights on the renewal of European industries, and how China's blazing the trail for global innovation.

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting wrapped up last week in Davos. The ramifications of the interactions among stakeholders are still being felt today and being analyzed constantly on the transatlantic relationship. Columbia University history professor Adam Tooze has detailed knowledge of the issue.

Since World War II, there have been numerous instances of significant disagreements that have strained transatlantic relations. Now, despite being one of the most enduring and influential partnerships in modern global politics, the transatlantic alliance between the U.S. and Europe is having its most serious crisis in history. How might it end? Where is it headed?