World Today

1. Lee Jae-myung: S. Korea can’t sustain “security with the U.S., economy with China” approach (00:47) 2. 25 countries suspend US-bound packages over tariffs, UN body says (13:12) 3. China to showcase advanced military equipment to commemorate 80 years since WWII(25'59) 4. China’s Summer Spending Surges (43'53)

The recent talks between Russia and the United States in Alaska, followed closely by the U.S.–Ukraine–Europe meeting in Washington, may have concluded, but their impact continues to unfold. Where does the Russia–Ukraine conflict go from here? After the Alaska meeting, what kind of new diplomatic contest will unfold among the U.S., Europe, Russia, and Ukraine? Host Ge Anna joins Josef Mahoney, Professor of Politics and International Relations at East China Normal University; Li Yaqi, Research Assistant, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; George Tzogopoulos, Director of EU-China Programmes and Senior Research Fellow, at European Institute of Nice.

①China holds grand gathering to celebrate Xizang Autonomous Region's 60th founding anniversary. (00:41) ②Foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan have met in Kabul to strengthen security and economic cooperation. (13:43) ③Russia says talks on Ukraine's security without Moscow are a "road to nowhere." (24:27) ④Israel advances plan to sieve Gaza City. (34:36) ⑤Adaptations of Chinese mini-dramas go viral in the US. (43:35)

①Narendra Modi and Wang Yi have discussed China-India ties in New Delhi meeting. What's been achieved? (00:34) ②China has unveiled highlights of the V-Day military parade. What new weapons and equipment will be on display? (13:51) ③Trump expands 50% steel and aluminum tariffs to include 407 additional product types. (24:59) ④US national debt surpasses $37 trillion. (33:19) ⑤Europe's wildfires have burned the most land in nearly 20 years. (43:46)

①Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, in New Delhi. What's driving the momentum of a warmer China-India relationship? (00:39) ②US President Donald Trump has pledged to arrange a face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. How likely is that to happen? (13:15) ③China's A-share market surges past 100 trillion yuan milestone. (24:33) ④Hamas has accepted the latest Gaza ceasefire proposal. (35:18) ⑤An interview with Andrei Okounkov, Fields Medalist and foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (42:58)

①Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is on a trip to India, with the border issue high on the agenda. What can we expect? (00:35) ②Trump has reversed calls for a ceasefire and promised a peace agreement after his summit with Putin. How should we interpret this shift? (11:36) ③China releases report on human rights violations in the US in 2024. (24:34) ④German foreign minister criticizes what he calls "aggressive" China ahead of trip to Japan. (33:26) ⑤China's economy maintained steady growth in July. (41:57)

Commemorative activities have been held across China to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s unconditional surrender in World War II. When China first faced the onslaught of Japanese militarism in 1931, it was ten years earlier than the Pearl Harbor attack. Between 1931 and 1945, China’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression resulted in more than 35 million Chinese military and civilian casualties. How did the war shape contemporary China? What was China's contribution to the Allied Powers’ defeat of Japanese militarism? Why does commemorating that part of history matter? Host Ding Heng is joined by Peter Kuznick, Professor of History at American University; Warwick Powell, Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology; Wang Zhengxu, Professor of Political Science with Zhejiang University.

① “Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”: How China turns its green into gold. (00:47) ② What’s on the agenda as China’s top diplomat chairs the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting? (11:30) ③ How have China’s advances in digital infrastructure over the past five years reshaped its economy and society? (24:38) ④ With Israel ruling out a partial hostage deal, what prospects exist for a Gaza truce as Hamas and Egypt hold talks? (36:17) ⑤ Amid Europe’s record heatwaves, France bickers about air-conditioning. (45:50)

① Can Europe salvage its influence at the Trump–Putin talks? (00:47) ② Chinese navy expels U.S. destroyer intruding territorial waters around Huangyan Dao. (12:48) ③ What impact could China’s new interest subsidy on personal consumption loans have on spending and economic momentum? (25:30) ④ How are NEVs fueling the nearly 23% surge in China’s car exports in July? (34:27) ⑤ We’ll take a look at the cutting-edge AI, and What’s next? (44:54)

① What are the implications of China and Brazil’s call for self-reliance in the Global South? (00:43) ② What does another 90-day extension of the Beijing-Washington tariff truce mean for China-US trade relations? (14:34) ③ What does President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. signal about the current political climate? (26:50) ④ Can the newly signed peace deal between Azerbaijan and Armenia lead to lasting diplomatic relations? (35:33) ⑤ What key takeaways emerged from the recently concluded World Robot Conference? (46:21)