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:

As the Philippines, backed by Western forces, tries to incite tension with China, China showed restraint but is also fully prepared for any situation, experts say. 

China's latest trade data suggested both challenges and resilience of the country's import and export sectors. More efforts are underway to stabilize trade.

Are recent official exchanges between Chinese and US officials signs of improving China-US ties? Joseph Nye, former US assistant secretary of defense, shares his views.

In an interview with the Global Times, former US ambassador to China Winston Lord, who accompanied Kissinger on the historic trip to China, shares details about the momentous visit. 

The Chengdu FISU World University Games has concluded - beyond record performance of the Chinese delegation, the Games presented China's image of openness among global youth.