World Today

① We look at Naurun President David Adeang’s state visit to China two months after the Pacific island country restored diplomatic ties with Beijing. (00:47)

② For the first time since 2016, the US has allowed a UN Security Council resolution sharply critical of Israel to pass. To what extent does it tell us about the current rift between the US and Israel? (13:09)

③ For a second time in three months, China has warned the Philippines that their relations are at a “crossroads”. We explore what is driving the Philippines’ continued provocation of China on the Ren’ai Jiao issue. (24:58)

④ Boeing’s senior management team is to step down in the wake of ongoing safety problems. (34:40)

⑤ EU investigates Apple, Meta and Google owner Alphabet under new tech law. We explore the bloc’s determination in reining in big tech in digital markets. (43:45)

① Russia has charged four men with committing an act of terrorism for an attack on a Moscow concert hall. We look at different claims on who is responsible for the attack. (00:52)

② At the China Development Forum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang reassured global business leaders about China's economy and its steadfast opening up. (11:57)

③ Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou will make a second trip to the Chinese mainland next month, leading a group of students on an 11-day trip. How important is youth exchange to the cross-Straits relations? (24:52)

④ A United Nations Security Council resolution proposed by the United States calling for a ceasefire tied to the release of hostages in Gaza has failed to pass. Why is this draft resolution viewed by some UN Security members as unbalanced? (35:16)

⑤ In South Korea, medical professors are moving to reduce the hours they spend in practice in a widening of a doctors’ strike. (44:47)

In his most recent visit to Australia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi participated in the 7th China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and sat down with leaders in the business and strategic sectors in Australia. This was Wang Yi's first visit to Australia in seven years.

What's been learned from strained bilateral relations in the past few years? What's the way forward that will benefit both sides? Host Liu Kun is joined by Tony Kevin, Former Australian Ambassador to Poland and Cambodia, and author of the book "Return to Moscow"; Dr Geoff Raby AO, Former Australian ambassador to China, Non-executive Independent Company Director Chairman, Geoff Raby & Associates; Dr. Zhao Hai, Director of International Political Studies at the National Institute for Global Strategy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

①President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to further energize China's central region. How does it align with the country's major development strategies? (00:43)

②Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has wrapped up his tour in the southern hemisphere. He urged Australia to make policies independently. (13:49)

③China issues a 24-point action plan to attract foreign investment. (24:33)

④Prabowo Subianto has been elected as the new president of Indonesia. (34:00)

⑤A study suggests the population of almost every country will be shrinking by the end of the century. What's been driving this trend? (43:21)

①President Xi Jinping inspects Hunan Province. What key messages does the visit send out? (00:42)

②The third International Forum on Democracy kicks off in Beijing. (12:43)

③China has launched a new relay satellite to provide Earth-Moon communications services. How does that pave the way for China's future lunar missions? (24:33)

④Netanyahu has renewed his pledge to attack Rafah despite Biden's warning. Is there a widening rift between Israel and the US over the war in Gaza? (33:22)

⑤Apple is in talks to let Google Gemini power iPhone AI features. (41:26)

①The Bank of Japan has ended its negative interest rate policy. What prompted this shift, and how will it affect Japan's economy? (00:41)

②ROK civic groups rally against 3rd "Summit for Democracy". (11:42)

③What's in Article 23 of the Hong Kong Basic Law, and what does it mean for Hong Kong's future? (24:35)

④Nvidia says it's expanding ties with Chinese EV makers. What risks and opportunities does the collaboration bring? (34:56)

⑤China-Europe Railway Express sees rapid growth amid changing global logistics. (42:57)

What are Putin's key challenges in new six-year term?

①Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a trip to New Zealand and Australia. What to expect? (00:37)

②Vladimir Putin wins Russian Presidential Election. What does it mean to Russia's domestic politics and foreign relations? (12:38)

③Israel and Hamas are resuming cease-fire talks. What are the key demands from both sides? (24:34)

④China's economy continued to recover in first two months. (33:41)

⑤China to establish modern eco-environment monitoring system (44:06)

Washington's anti-China sentiment has found new targets: Chinese cranes and smart cars. Everything sounds familiar: these products pose a national security threat to the US. Most recently, a few trade unions in the US asked the White House to open a trade probe into China’s practices in the shipbuilding and maritime logistics sectors. It is widely believed that the White House is unlikely to turn down that request due to domestic political reasons.

In a US election year, are we going to see more turbulence between the US and China over economic and trade issues? Host Ding Heng is joined by Professor Lü Yue, Dean of Academy of Global Innovation & Governance with University of International Business and Economics, and Senior Fellow of the Center for China and Globalization; Harry Targ, Emeritus Professor of Political Science and International Relations with Purdue University; Lee Pei May, Assistant Professor of Political Science with International Islamic University Malaysia.

①The European Parliament has approved the Artificial Intelligence Act with an overwhelming majority in Strasbourg, France. What are the details? (00:47) ②U.S. government has announced it will send 300 million U.S. dollars of military aid to Ukraine.(13:15) ③Five American labor unions have filed a petition with the office of U.S. Trade Representative requesting a probe into China's shipbuilding industry. Are their accusations fair? (25:12) ④Chinese-made C919 aircraft and ARJ21 jetliner were on show in Malaysia earlier this week.(34:58) ⑤South Korean medical students have asked their universities to justify their absences caused by joining protests against the government's plan to dramatically raise the enrollment quota of medical schools.(45:03)

①President of the Republic of Angola Joao Lourenco is scheduled to pay a state visit to China this week. What are his priority issues? (00:50) ②U.S. President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have each secured enough delegates to become the 2024 presidential nominee. How will the race between the two unfold?(12:40) ③German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is hosting leaders from Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines this week in Berlin.(25:10) ④Saudi Aramco is looking at further opportunities to invest in China.(34:35) ⑤A poll suggests most Australians believe the nation should aim to become an independent middle power instead of primarily an ally of the United States.(44:54)