In today’s podcast:

China has made another significant contribution to the peace and stability of a world in turbulence as 14 factions from Palestine, including Fatah and Hamas, with key support from China, reached a historic declaration for nationwide reconciliation in Beijing on Tuesday.

On the heels of the just-concluded third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, a delegation of the board of directors of the US-China Business Council, which include executives from the council and some US firms, have met with Chinese officials, highlighting the US business community's deep interest in the outcomes of the third plenum and the intertwined and irreplaceable nature of bilateral economic ties.

In an interview with the Global Times, Barry Trembath, a retired hydropower engineer living in Sydney who worked for the World Bank for 17 years and worked in 23 provinces and province level cities in China, talked about his understanding of high-quality development and the prospects of the Chinese economy.

What is kung fu like? Shaolin kung fu can involve agile movements, a resilient spirit, elegant motions or powerful strikes. Regardless of age, race, gender or body type, every Shaolin disciple shares a common belief. This belief is not only a pursuit of martial arts skills, but also a way of life and a spiritual realm.

Seventy-two poets, from countries including India, Russia, Iran and Brazil, participated this week in a range of academic seminars, visits to historical sites, and poetry recitals in their native languages with passion, in their own rhythms, and getting to know more about their various styles.