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:

Japan's national image nosedives among Chinese public due to blame-shifting over contaminated water dumping.

In a Global Times editorial, we formally request the British Museum to return all Chinese cultural relics acquired through improper channels to China free of charge.

During US commerce secretary Gina Raimondo’s visit to China, China expressed willingness to promote more trade dialogues with the US while Washington was urged to meet Beijing halfway.

During China's naval hospital ship Ark Peace's visit to the Solomon Islands, the Global Times witnessed the ship's appealing charm.