Israel, Lebanon hold first high-level meeting since 1993
About this episode
The episode discusses significant diplomatic meetings and proposals affecting the Middle East and global economic forecasts.
① Chinese, Vietnamese top leaders hold talks in Beijing. What's the significance of the meeting? (00:42) ② China put forward a four-point proposal on promoting peace and stability in the Middle East. What does it mean to the Middle East situations? (13:07) ③ Israel and Lebanon lay out different expectations in their first direct talks in Washington. What will come next? (25:14) ③ IMF cuts 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1%. What's dragging it down? (31:57) ⑤ A conversation with a senior business consultant about the transformation of Hainan, China's pilot free trade zone (44:03)
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