In today’s podcast:

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China adopted a resolution on further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization at its third plenary session, drawing up a sweeping blueprint that will guide China's reform and opening-up for years to come, according to a communique released on Thursday.

Former US president Donald Trump was shot in the right ear at his rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. This indicates that political violence has been a persistent element in American history, said Chinese observers.

In an interview with the Global Times, Jeffrey Sachs, a professor and director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, explains the risks brought to the world by the continuous expansion of NATO led by the US, as well as why the US demonizes China as a threat.

Despite facing physical violence from security personnel at a forum on security issues relating to the Taiwan Straits recently held in New York, three young Americans remained steadfast in their commitment to stand up for what they believe in – "working with China, but not war."

With the country's rapid development, the spiritual and cultural needs of visually impaired people in China are increasingly valued by the whole of society. More and more accessible facilities like barrier-free cinemas, streaming apps and bookstores are building bridges for them to share in the cultural heritage of the country.