World Today

Meanwhile, Reports say U.S. envoy to Russia to resign this October;

Turkey sends more troops to northeast Syria;

China unveils overall plan for Shanghai Free Trade Zone;

And Today marks Chinese Valentine’s Day.

China regrets U.S. decision to label China currency manipulator

India revokes 'special status' for Kashmir amid crackdown;

Pyongyang fired another two projectiles, the 4th such test in two weeks;

Trump urges the nation to condemn "white supremacy" and find "bipartisan solutions";

And July confirmed as the hottest month on record.

Central bank says China is confident of keeping yuan stable;

Two mass shootings that killed 29 people in Texas and Ohio reverberated across the U.S. political arena;

Carrie Lam says Protests will push HK into a 'very dangerous situation';

Australia says US did not ask to deploy missiles

And Chinese tourists spend 130 bln USD overseas in 2018.

With in-depth panel discussions on domestic and global news and current affairs, Today gives you the story behind the headlines.

'Nezha' Breaks Chinese Animation Box Office Records;

India's parliament approved a bill that makes the Muslim practice of "instant divorce" a criminal offence; People born after 2000 choose majors based on personal interests rather than future income.

United States issued a memorandum requiring the WTO to change how it designates developing countries.

The U.S. side reportedly threatened action if changes to the special and differential treatment for developing members were not made within 90 days.

Will the Trump administration get what it wants by changing the WTO definitions? Where might that take the WTO next? and Will this have an impact on the trade negotiations between China and the US?

US Federal Reserve cuts interest rates for the first time in a decade

US envoy rebukes Germany after hesitating on Hormuz patrol mission

China marks 92nd anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army

A handful of foreign soccer players have become Chinese citizens as China targets a place at the 2022 World Cup

At least 34 civilians killed as Afghan bus hits roadside bomb that officials blame on Taliban

North Korea fires two ballistic missiles off the east coast, the second such launch in a week

South African unemployment rate hits the highest level in a decade

India criminalizes Muslim practice of instant divorce

Russia and Iran to expand military cooperation in memorandum of understanding

US Senate fails to override Trump’s veto of Saudi arms deal

Boris Johnson has set up a “war cabinet” to help deliver Brexit

Animated film “Ne Zha” smashes box office records

China’s central government expressed support for Hong Kong police and leader amid the deepening crisis

Donald Trump calls on WTO to drop “developing” nation status for China

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wraps up tour of Brazil and Chile, as Colombian president heads for Beijing

China’s tech-driven economy is growing

Survey shows China’s younger generation tend to choose their college majors based on personal interests rather than future salaries.