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:

Chinese and EU leaders held the first in-person summit in four years - what was discussed? How it will impact China-EU ties going forward?

Meanwhile, a member of the European Parliament said the summit offers an opportunity to strengthen ties with China, but it needs to be free from US tutelage.

US ratings agency Moody's cut its credit outlook for China's government credit ratings from stable to negative - Chinese officials and economists dismissed the move as disappointing and biased.

Close ties between Russia and China are crucial for global and regional stability, Russia's Ambassador to China said after serving on the post for a year.

At the first Liangzhu Forum, a major cultural exchange event, the Chinese cultural spirit: "Not a 'king,' just 'jade'" was on vivid display.