In today’s podcast:

The attitude and demeanor of China’s Gen-Z athletes at the Paris Olympic Games have shifted people's focus from tallying gold medals to embracing the excitement of sports and the true spirit of the Olympics. Through their performance, their interactions with other athletes and the audience, as well as their voices in the media, the world can see a vibrant, confident, fashionable, friendly, brave and outspoken China.

US sprinting star Erriyon Knighton was embroiled in a doping scandal after he tested positive for trenbolone, a banned substance used for muscle growth. The US Anti-Doping Agency's rationale - Knighton's positive test result was a consequence of consuming tainted meat - has raised eyebrows. Historically, the US’ approach to handling doping cases has been plagued by inconsistencies and questionable justifications.

China's foreign trade in goods expanded by 6.2 percent year-on-year in the first seven months this year, setting a new record high, customs data showed on Wednesday, buoyed by the country's manufacturing strength, robust overseas demand, as well as the diversification of its commerce overseas.

A meeting between the foreign and defence ministers/secretaries of Australia and the US was held on Tuesday. Warwick Powell, an adjunct professor at Queensland University of Technology, writes that when American primacy in Asia was unquestioned, the Australian policy establishment could be comforted by Australia's subimperial status, but American primacy in the region is no more.

Sea turtles, with a history of 160 million years on earth, are truly enchanting creatures. Currently, there are seven species of sea turtles worldwide, with five found in Chinese waters. China has been increasing its efforts to protect sea turtles, with all species now classified as national first-class protected wild animals.