In today’s podcast:

President Xi Jinping on Tuesday hailed Chinese Olympians for their performance and sportsmanship at the Paris Olympic Games, saying they have won glory for the country and the people.

China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday criticized the European Commission (EC)'s draft definitive findings of its so-called anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), saying that China firmly opposes the EU's wrong move and vows to take all necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese businesses.

A Global Times editorial criticized the US for trying to meddle between China and the Philippines and discredit China on the South China Sea issue. It also warned politicians in Manila against being used as pawns by the US.

Long-awaited Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong, inspired by the story of the Monkey King, topped PC gaming platform Steam's chart by a large margin after its recent launch, triggering widespread discussions on its cultural implications.

China’s ‘small-town literature’ goes viral on social media, reflecting people’s nostalgia for hometown amid rapid urbanization