Welcome to another episode of the GT Podcast with Mulan – a one-stop shop for the Global Times’ take on top China and global news.

On today’s podcast:

The US has been sparing no efforts in driving a wedge between China and Russia –Russia’s Ambassador to China talked to the Global Times about that and much more.

Also, the West tried to hijack a crucial UN meeting on human rights to target Russia and China – drawing a firm rebuttal from China. 

A sobering plea from a victim of the toxic train derailment in the US state of Ohio: “don’t let us be forgotten.” 

More signs of improving China-Australia trade ties, as Australian cotton arrived at a Chinese port.

Another Indian film drew applause from Chinese audience – what’s behind Bollywood’s popularity in China?