In today's podcast:

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong in Beijing on Tuesday, calling for further synergy of development strategies and enhanced cooperation.

The Global Times is launching a series of stories to explore the progress of ecological civilization projects that President Xi is concerned with, delving into the positive environmental changes occurring now, and offering valuable insights and references for both national and global efforts. In this installment, we delve into how China's practices and concepts, inspired by Xi Jinping's Thought on Ecological Civilization, were shared and highlighted at the just concluded COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

China will continue to take concrete actions to ensure stable and unimpeded global industrial and supply chains, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday while attending a symposium with representatives of enterprises and organizations participating in the upcoming second China International Supply Chain Expo.

John Quelch, Executive Vice Chancellor of Duke Kunshan University, said in a recent interview with Global Times that during challenging periods in China-US relations, education provides a pathway for deeper mutual understanding, thereby increasing the likelihood of building trust and mutual respect.

While connected by the common belief of Mazu, the Gen Z from across the Straits bring fresh energy to the cherished faith, modernizing this ancient tradition.