World Today

①Chinese President Xi Jinping is on a state visit to Egypt. We explore what's next for bilateral ties. (00:42)

②A conversation with a Former Egyptian PM about how China-Egypt ties can inspire the Global South. (12:10)

③With road access to mudslide-hit border port restored in Xizang, what are the new chances in search and rescue work? (25:24)

④New poll shows Quad citizens question U.S. partnerships as views of China shift. (32:50)

⑤Bloodshed at an Iranian wedding: How to reduce civilian casualties amid U.S.-Iran conflict? (43:09)

①President Xi Jinping calls for efforts to support higher-quality SCO development. What is its evolving role in global governance? (00:44)

②The U.S. calls for G20 partners to consider more trade barriers on Beijing. How will it harm G20 mechanism? (12:42)

③We explore how China's semiconductor profits soar amid AI driven computing demand. (25:23)

④Russia's updated automotive strategy to produce 2.8 million cars a year by 2035: Can it become a major global player? (36:46)

⑤Why are young Koreans more interested in marriage than young Japanese? (43:36)

①China and Kyrgyzstan sign a treaty on permanent good-neighborliness, friendship and cooperation. What does it mean for bilateral ties? (00:46)

②How is China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation reshaping lives and connecting Central Asia? (12:51)

③Rescue efforts intensify after a devastating mudslide hit the border port of Gyirong in southwest China. What lessons does the disaster offer humans? (25:31)

④Key takeaways from Chairman Kevin Warsh's Jackson Hole speech (35:26)

⑤What is the danger of hyping up the Taiwan-related issues for Pacific island countries? (46:11)

Discussions in some Western media and policy circles have promoted the idea of a so-called "China squeeze," arguing that China's manufacturing strength is limiting industrialization opportunities for developing economies. Is the "China squeeze" a recycled version of the "China threat?" Does the West really worry about the Global South, or is this another zero-sum approach aimed at containing China's rise?

Host Dou Hongyu is joined by Warwick Powell, Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology, Professor John Gong of the University of International Business and Economics, and Li Lun, Assistant Professor of Economics at Peking University, to explore the questions.

①Xi Jinping will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Bishkek and pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt. What can we expect of the trip? (01:03)

②China's foreign minister has met with US Ambassador to China David Perduey. We explore the meeting's key messages. (13:46)

③China and India have reached an eight-point consensus on their border issue. How will the consensus help build mutual trust between the two sides? (24:58)

④Qatar's prime minister is on a visit to Tehran for talks on de-escalating tensions and reviving dialogue between the US and Iran. What's behind Doha's faith in the diplomatic path? (35:14)

⑤For the first time in over two decades, a majority of South Koreans have an unfavorable view of the US. What has led to the decline in South Koreans' confidence in the US? (44:28)

①China and the US have held their third semi-official Track 1.5 Dialogue. Is the dialogue mechanism enhancing mutual trust between the two sides? (00:59)

②Growth of G7 economies slowed in the second quarter. What could this mean for the global economy? (14:21)

③Iran and Oman have discussed joint shipping route and mine clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz. What would a temporary joint shipping route actually look like? (24:59)

④The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have dissolved after merging with the Syrian army. How far has Syria's peace process advanced? (34:19)

⑤China has set a dedicated chapter on autonomous vehicles in draft revision to its road traffic safety law. Is it a key step towards clearing regulatory hurdles to wider commercialization of autonomous driving systems? (44:16)

①Jordan's king is on his ninth visit to China since his accession to the throne. Why are ties between China and Jordan getting closer? (00:57)

②China's vice president met India's national security adviser ahead of a new round of talks on the China-India boundary question. How can China and India enhance mutual trust? (14:13)

③China and Switzerland have completed their negotiations over free trade agreement upgrade. What will an updated FTA bring to the two sides? (24:47)

④The US has announced a major expansion of economic sanctions against Iran. Will Tehran withstand the pressure? (35:37)

⑤China has proposed formulating at least 100 key standards for the humanoid robot industry by 2028. We explore the proposal's possible implications. (45:17)

①China and Indonesia agree to deepen cooperation in energy, mineral resources, AI and maritime affairs, and begin formulating a five-year action plan for 2027 to 2031. What's the significance of it? (00:53)

②Is China's trade strength really creating a so-called "squeeze" on other economies? (13:59)

③Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on the US after Washington imposed a 50% levy on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods. How many cards does Canada hold in fighting a trade war with the US? (25:00)

④Why has India's purchase of Russian oil reached a record high despite tighter Western sanctions? (35:30)

⑤What has prompted US President Donald Trump to tout an economic D-Day against Iran? (45:17)

An annual joint military exercise between the US and South Korea have been cut in half at Washington's request. Before the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise began, US President Donald Trump called for its reduction, citing his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, as well as Seoul's lack of assistance with the Iran war. South Korea has been a US ally for more than 70 years. The two nations have a mutual defense treaty.

Is Washington's decision dealing a blow to American alliance credibility? Host Ding Heng is joined by Peter Kuznick, Professor of History with American University; Keechang Kim, Professor of Law at Korea University; Professor Chen Yun with Fudan University, who is now a visiting scholar at Seoul National University.

①Wang Yi visits South Korea and Indonesia. What's topping his agenda? (00:51)

②Pentagon targets 30 U.S. universities over Chinese research ties. A new "Cold War" in science? (11:45)

③China, Australia expand currency swap agreement. Is Australia hedging against its dependence on the U.S. dollar? (24:09)

④U.S. national debt tops $40 trillion for the first time. How much longer can America sustain its debt-driven economy? (34:40)

⑤China's film industry chain tops 60 billion USD this year. What's driving the growth beyond the box office? (44:09)