Kevin Warsh has been sworn in as the new chair of the US Federal Reserve, succeeding Jerome Powell. The US president selected Warsh with an eye on lowering key interest rates to support economic growth. However, that goal may prove challenging amid rising fuel prices, inflation pressures, and ongoing tensions with Iran. The key question is how US monetary policy will be managed to maintain stability not only for the domestic economy but also for global markets. What changes could now be expected at the Federal Reserve?

China's emphasis on developing new quality productive forces has deepened its cooperation with the rest of the world. Driven by innovation and China's continued opening‑up policy, trade between China and global economies is undergoing rapid transformation.

China and the United States are global leaders in artificial intelligence, one of the most transformative cutting-edge technologies. Can the two countries reach a more cooperative approach to AI development? Could the upcoming meeting between the two presidents address critical AI governance?

Dede Nickerson, a witness to and participant in China’s contemporary film scene, reflects on decades of change in Chinese cinema and moments that have surprised, inspired and connected people across cultures.

Schwarzman Scholars from more than 100 countries and regions have recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the program. The project is designed to cultivate global leaders of the future amid rapid geopolitical changes. Scholars spend one year in China in a master's program, not only in the classroom, but also traveling to very different parts of China. What started as an experiment has stood the test of time and demonstrated how universities are using new methods to develop talent in a world that demands leaders who understand global issues.

In this special episode, we talk about how sport exchanges between China and the United States have impacted people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

China's office responsible for foreign investment security review has issued a decision to prohibit foreign investment in the Manus acquisition project and it has ordered the parties involved to revoke the acquisition deal. What are the reasons behind the decision? How will it impact the cooperation and competition between China and the United States?

The Trump administration seeks a 1.5-trillion-dollar defense budget for 2027. That's a 44-percent rise in Pentagon spending, the largest such request in decades. It reflects the U.S. government's military investment priority over domestic programs, even before the U.S.-led war against Iran. How worrisome is a sharp rise in U.S. defense spending? As new drone, missile and artificial intelligence technologies change modern warfare, what can 1.5 trillion dollars buy in military hardware? How does a way higher U.S. military budget affect the global security architecture?

As the world undergoes unprecedented changes, there is growing emphasis on cultivating future global leaders. Stephen A. Schwarzman, founding trustee of Schwarzman Scholars, highlights this mission as the program marks its 10th anniversary. The initiative aims to prepare leaders with a strong understanding of China's role in the global economy and international affairs.

In this episode, we spoke with students and teachers at Tianjin Juilliard School.

As tensions in the Middle East persist, the humanitarian situation has worsened, particularly in Iran, Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine. Among the most vulnerable are children, who are facing displacement, disrupted education, and limited access to basic necessities. A senior UNICEF official explains the need to advocate for the protection of children’s rights and to help meet their basic needs, especially in dire situations.

Against the backdrop of Middle East tensions, the Norwegian minister of international development calls for a ceasefire and urges everyone to follow international law. He discusses issues such as the need to face a new reality of war, conflict, and the climate crisis with partners like China, the importance of following international law amid Middle East conflicts, and efforts to reach out to partners in the Gulf region.

France's National Assembly has opened a door that has been closed for more than a century. A joint committee will work to align the positions of senators and deputies on a bill concerning cultural artifacts. The legislation aims to promote the return of looted colonial-era cultural artifacts and artworks, particularly those taken between 1815 and 1972. The move raises the question of whether it could trigger a broader shift across Europe.

Artificial intelligence has been pushing the envelope in how movies are being made. AI tools have proven to be a huge help from writing screenplays, unique special effects to the cutting room. China is definitely surfing on this cutting-edge wave of film-making. We had a discussion with a panel of movie industry insiders.

It all started with a few ping-pong matches 55 years ago. Today, that small breakthrough has grown into wide-ranging people-to-people exchanges between China and the United States. Some participants in the historic event are now sharing their personal stories and the connections behind them.