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.

In today’s podcast:

The Shanghai Cooperation Organization officially welcomed Iran as its newest member – what does it mean for the regional and global peace and security?
 
What US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s trip to China shows about Washington’s rationality in China policies?
 
As the US and some of its allies escalate their “chip war” against China – China sends a warning sign with export controls on key metals.
 
A group of Chinese tourists’ luxury trip to Europe quickly became a nightmare in France – what’s like to experience such a harrowing moment?
 
Finally, square dancing, a popular form of exercise among the elderly, gets national recognition with the first-ever national competition.