Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is handing over the reins to Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong. As it happens at a time of sluggish global economic growth and rising living costs, how could Singapore’s fourth-generation political leadership steer the economy? What does the leadership transition mean for Singapore?

From extreme heat and rising sea levels to biodiversity loss, the impacts of climate change are undeniable. Experts share their insights on how to cope with the impact of climate change.

During Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent state visit to France, the two countries issued a joint statement on the Middle East, stressing an immediate ceasefire, and condemning all violations of international humanitarian law. In an exclusive chat, Pierre Krähenbühl, the director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross, highly commends the China-France consensus for supporting global humanitarian actions.

The Royal Opera of Versailles' ten-city tour in China is music to the ears of Sino-French relations. How well received are the opera performances among Chinese audiences and what do the performances mean for French opera artists? How close can music bring China and France together?

Intertwined cultures of two ancient civilizations - Chinese and French - take the spotlight at the hi-tech Virtually Versailles exhibit in Hangzhou. Take a closer virtual look and learn French art and history from the Palace of Versailles museum curator, Laurent Salomé, one of those in the world today who best knows this French palace.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris for a state visit on Sunday. It takes place during celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Beijing and Paris - with France having been the first major Western power to establish official diplomatic relations with China. On China-France ties, we talked to Jean-Pierre Raffarin, former French prime minister, who has been serving as a bridge between the two countries for decades.

Top French executives from Schneider Electric, L'Oréal and Airbus sit down with Tianwei to share their stories of doing business in China.

Irish artist Abigail O'Brien and her friends share stories about how art has transcended boundaries and come to shape the friendship and cooperation between China and Europe.

China and the EU are important partners on trade and economic cooperation. But bilateral ties are impacted at times due to geopolitical uncertainty. What could they do to navigate the challenges?

The third China Media Group Forum convenes this month. Themed “A Force for Good: Shared Responsibility in AI,” the forum is joined by leaders of international organizations, leading global media outlets, scholars and experts. The swift technological development is transforming the media industry in many ways. How can we pool wisdom to make the most of the situation?

Global investors continue to view China as a favored investment destination despite a challenging and complex external environment. Trade between China and the U.S. has remained resilient despite bumpy bilateral relations. How should we understand the significance of economic cooperation between the two? What are the expectations from the business communities?

The 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition rolls out this week, ready to showcase cutting edge cars and electric vehicles. What do EVs and hi-tech vehicles mean for China's economy?

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be visiting China starting April 24. What could his trip accomplish, following a phone conversation earlier this month between the two heads of state? What are the chances China and the U.S. could work together on easing conflicts in the Middle East and Europe along with simmering tensions in East Asia?

Middle East tensions are high when three explosions were heard northeast of Iran's central Isfahan province on Friday. This comes as Israel is under pressure to think twice before striking back at Iran over the missile and drone attack on April 13. The ongoing situation is an apparent spillover of the ongoing six-month old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Many fear the Middle East is now sitting on a powder keg, on the slippery slope of a wider conflict. What can pull the situation from the...

China cracks open its huge market with the fourth China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou city and Guangzhou's Canton Fair. How can the expo and fair drive consumer-driven growth? What does Chinese consumer power mean for global businesses?

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday in Beijing. President Xi says that as the world's second- and third-largest economies, China and Germany's relationship goes beyond the scope of bilateral relations. This is Scholz’s second visit to China since 2022. We take a look at the top takeaways from this trip.

Steady progress with China-Germany relations has been made in recent years. China remained Germany's most important trade partner for the eighth year in a row last year. Germany's direct investment in China increased by 4.3 percent to a record 12.7 billion U.S. dollars last year. What's so significant about China-Germany ties?

Germany says Chancellor Olaf Scholz will soon go on his second visit to China since November 2022. What do these visits mean for trade relations between China and Germany? Top executives of Robert Bosch and Heraeus, two renowned German companies, share their insights.

Six months since the Israel-Palestine conflict broke out, over 34,000 people have been killed and more than 75,000 injured. To the rescue is the UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, which is dedicated to saving lives and protecting refugee rights. What is the best way to aid refugees and to help them get back on their feet?

Last week, representatives of the Chinese and American militaries took part in the China-U.S. Military Maritime Consultative Agreement meeting in Hawaii. This is the first meeting in two years under a military maritime consultation mechanism. What does the resumed meeting tell us about China-US military ties?

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has wrapped up her visit to China. What are the highlights of the visit? What does it mean for the China-US relationship in the long run?

How do business leaders adapt to a rapidly changing world? In this episode, we examine the impact of new technologies such as AI in healthcare industry, growth strategies for global business in China and the way to manage uncertainties in global supply chain.

In this episode, we have a special series of conversations with global business leaders, focusing on how they adapt to a rapidly changing world.

As increasingly extreme weather takes its toll on humanity, collaborative efforts towards addressing climate change through various approaches to achieve a common goal are crucial. Joint climate action in different shapes and sizes is the focus of a panel discussion at the recent annual conference of the Boao Forum for Asia.

This year marks the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. Looking back, the two countries have had their ups and downs along the way. However, people-to-people exchanges remain resilient, despite the tensions. People in the academe, for example, have been in touch with each other. Scott Kennedy, from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, is one active promoter of the two-way communication. He was the first to lead an academic delegation to...