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:

Chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee voiced support for fans' demands for refunds after soccer legend Lionel Messi's disappointing no-show in a match in Hong Kong on Sunday. 

Chinese and US officials held another round of talks in Beijing on Monday and Tuesday as part of their Economic Working Group, which was established last year, adding to growing interactions since the beginning of 2024 between officials of the world's two biggest economies.

Working via social media platforms after getting off duty has become a heated discussion topic in China in recent years. A case in which one employee successfully won her lawsuit against her employer caught great public attention and was hailed as a typical example of the country's judicial system showing initiative.

In an interview with the Global Times, a Philippine scholar envisioned how the situation in the South China Sea will evolve in 2024 and said that the US should not interfere in the disputes between Manila and Beijing.

Finally, a close look at the return of the stolen and lost ancient bronze vessel from the US.