China has been the world's largest manufacturer for 15 years. What does this say about the resilience of China’s industrial base despite global headwinds? (00:44)

Gold prices have reached record highs recently. The rally has been remarkable: up 9 percent in just three weeks and more than 35 percent since the start of the year. What has been driving this gold rush? (18:31)

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization has held its 25th meeting of the Council of Heads of State in Tianjin. Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled a new proposal, the Global Governance Initiative, to create a more inclusive international order. (00:45)

Europe's July car sales have risen by the most since April last year, with BYD ahead of Tesla. How has BYD overtaken Tesla in the European market? What does it say about the global auto landscape? (22:20)

China unveils a national policy to accelerate the development and application of artificial Intelligence. How will it reshape the economy, people’s lives, and the global landscape of innovation (00:45)?

China is doubling down on the biotech industry. In the first half of the year, Chinese drug developers signed over 140 deals with foreign pharmaceutical companies, accounting for one-third of all global agreements. Why is biotech an emerging strategic industry in China? Will China become a biotech powerhouse (17:46)?

China’s stock market hit a historic milestone this week. The Shanghai Composite Index climbed to its highest level in a decade. At the same time, the total market capitalization of A-shares broke through the 100 trillion-yuan mark, or nearly 14 trillion U.S. dollars, for the first time. What are the main factors driving this rally? Compared with previous bull runs, what feels different this time? And what does this mean for China’s economy and financial market (00:46)?

The U.S. national debt surpasses 37 trillion US dollars as President Trump calls on Fed Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates (14:34).

Regarding China’s new subsidies on personal consumer loans, how big of a boost will this be for the economy? (00:45)

What does OpenAI’s release of ChatGPT-5 signal for the future of the AI industry?(18:00)

Several Chinese government bodies have recently held mid-year meetings to better support economic growth for the rest of the year. The People’s Bank of China pledged to increase the money supply and lower borrowing costs to ease financial burdens and stimulate demand. To unleash domestic spending, the Finance Ministry committed to rolling out personal subsidies and business loans in the services industry. At the same time, China is doubling down on emerging industries and innovation, with high-tech and equipment manufacturing reporting sales growth of nearly 10% in the first half of the year. What’s the strategy behind all these moves? How will they shape China’s economic outlook? How will today's policy support lay the foundation for sustainable growth in the long run?

The International Monetary Fund has raised its global growth forecast for 2025, with China getting the strongest boost among major economies. The IMF now projects China’s economy to grow by 4.8 percent this year, up from its four percent forecast in April’s World Economic Outlook. Why is the IMF upgrading China’s economic forecast? To what extent is the rebound in China’s growth tied to fundamentals, versus external factors like the tariff truce with the U.S.? What sectors of China’s economy are likely fueling this upward revision?

In December, China’s Hainan Free Trade Port will launch island-wide independent customs operations. What are the details (00:45)?

A new study from Invesco shows that nearly 60% of the world’s sovereign wealth funds plan to increase their investments in China. What is driving this? What sectors in China are desirable to these funds (13:25)?