World Today

①China’s foreign minister has held talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow. We discuss the timing of Wang Yi’s trip to Russia. (00:53)

②We explore a diplomatic row between India and Canada over allegations linking India to the killing of a Sikh activist in western Canada. (12:59)

③US car workers threaten to expand Detroit strikes. (25:23)

④The US has launched a cooperation initiative with dozens of European, African and American countries touching the Atlantic Ocean. What has prompted the US to do so? (38:01)

⑤We take a look at a radiation concern surrounding iPhone 12 in Europe. (45:25)

①China-ASEAN Expo is underway in Nanning. Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China-ASEAN relations are the most successful model in Asia-Pacific cooperation. (00:40)

②Senior Chinese and US officials meet in Malta for "substantive and constructive" talks. (13:20)

③The Summit of the Group of 77 and China has concluded with emphasis on empowering the Global South. (24:34)

④Okinawa Governor is visiting Geneva to oppose the relocation of a US military base in Japan. (32:26)

⑤China posted better-than-expected economic data in August. (40:47)

Plans are underway to build a new trade corridor connecting India to Europe via the Middle East. US, India, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates announced the project during the recent G20 summit. The European Union, France, Italy and Germany are also involved. In this edition of the program, we explore the geopolitics behind this project, as well as the prospect of the actual constructions surrounding it.

Host Ding Heng is joined by Mohammed Saqib, CEO of the Bureau of Research on Industry and Economic Fundamentals, a New Delhi-based consultancy; Guy Burton, Adjunct Professor at the Department of International Affairs, Vesalius College in Brussels; Yin Zhiguang, Professor of International Politics at Fudan University.

① What factors led to the elevation of the China-Venezuela relationship to an all-weather strategic partnership? (00:55)

② Cambodian PM Hun Manet is in China on his first official trip abroad since taking office last month. What to expect? (14:58)

③China releases a proposal on the reform and development of global governance. How might it shape the future of international cooperation? (24:42)

④China expresses serious concerns and strong dissatisfaction on EU's anti-subsidy probe into Chinese EV. What could be the consequences of the move for EU EV market? (34:32)

① China plans to establish Fujian Province as a demonstration zone for fostering integrated development across the Taiwan Straits. (00:51)

② U.S. House speaker calls for an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, alleging corruption within the Biden family. (15:00)

③ Russian President Vladimir Putin says Western countries are destroying the international financial relations system. (24:45)

④ Japan PM reshuffles the cabinet to boost his government's declining popularity. (35:00)