① US port workers have agreed to suspend their strike after reaching a tentative deal with port operators. But could this be just a temporary reprieve before automation replaces more jobs? (00:44)

② OpenAI has raised $6.6 billion in a new funding round. Will this influx of capital push the company to seek a more profit-driven model in AI development? (14:26)

③ An interview with Erik Solheim, President of the Green Belt and Road Institute, and former chief of the UN Environment Program. (25:00)

① Why is NATO’s new secretary general Mark Rutte repeating the rhetoric that “China is a decisive enabler of Russia's war in Ukraine”? And to what extent does it matter to NATO now that Rutte has taken over as its secretary general? (00:52)

② China's box office earnings during the National Day holiday surpassed 1 billion yuan, or $142 million, as of the third day of the seven-day holiday. Is China there yet in terms of becoming a powerhouse in film? And to what extent is box office reflexive of the consumption momentum in China? (12:58)

① Japan’s parliament has elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country’s new prime minister, and Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Ishiba. We take a look at Ishiba’s perceived emphasis on defense and security policies, as well as how Japan’s relations with China will look like under Ishiba. (00:48)

② China has filed an appeal to the World Trade Organization to rule on Canada's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles as well as steel and aluminum products. China will also conduct an anti-discriminatory probe into Canada’s restrictive measures. How could these legal tools help China defend its legitimate rights in trade? (15:35)

① China has granted citizens of Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, and Slovenia visa waivers, bringing the total number of European countries up to 17. Why is China looking to attract European tourists? How could China and Europe deepen cooperation in tourism? (00:43)

② Israel has launched a ground operation in southern Lebanon, marking an escalation in its continuing offensive against Hezbollah. Will the operation, as Israel claims, be “limited, localized, and targeted”? (13:51)

① Major Chinese cities including Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen have released a slew of measures to ease local homebuying rules. We explore the timing of these moves and how much they could boost local property markets. (00:44)

② In Austria, far-right Freedom Party has topped national elections in a historic victory. What could happen next? (13:15)

The 79th session of the UN General Assembly has convened in New York City. Facing a fragmented world of conflicts and crises, leaders have gathered together to discuss issues that matter to our planet. The session has adopted a "Pact for the Future" with the purpose of linking nations in tackling challenges ranging from climate change and artificial intelligence to escalating conflicts and increasing inequality and poverty. Yet the gathering fell short of reaching consensus on the Ukraine crisis or the Gaza conflict, two of the most pressing issues of our time.

What are the notable achievements at this year's UNGA? What are China's positions on critical issues such as AI? Host Liu Kun is joined by Dr. Lee Pei May, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the International Islamic University Malaysia; Warwick Powell, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute and Adjunct Professor at Queensland University of Technology; Dr. Wang Huiyao, President of the Center for China and Globalization.

①Top policymakers in China are urging more measures to boost the housing market, private businesses, spending, and employment. (00:52)

②China's Commerce Ministry has expressed firm opposition to the proposed US ban on Chinese software and hardware in connected vehicles. How valid are the US's "security concerns"? (14:06)

③The United States and some of its allies have called for a 21-day ceasefire across Lebanon-Israel border. But can the proposal realistically work?

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④Will Brazil join the BRI? (32:43)

⑤An interview with the vice president of the French Chamber of Commerce in China (40:39)

①China's special Middle East Envoy has met with Iranian officials in Tehran. How significant is this visit amid ongoing conflicts in the region? (00:37)

②Euro zone business activity contracted sharply in September.(14:17)

③Lunar Samples collected from China's Chang'e-6 mission have provided new understanding of the far side of the moon. (24:59)

④An interview with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (37:53)

⑤China offers flexible jobs for women after childbirth. (46:38)