China’s people-centered approach to internet development

① The 2026 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit is being held in China’s Zhejiang Province. Why does China call for a people-centered approach to internet development? (00:54)

② China’s foreign minister has held a phone call with his Philippine counterpart. Can Manila rein in the anti-China rhetoric of certain Philippine politicians and speak with a consistent voice on China policy? (12:32)

③ We explore why foreign companies report strong growth in their China operations. (24:25)

④ Why has Donald Trump decided to end about $4 billion in annual US aid to Israel? (36:26)

⑤ An article of the DPRK’s Korean Central News Agency has warned that Japan is rapidly transforming into a war state. What could be the consequences when Japan’s defense policy aggressively shifts from defensive to offensive? (45:58)