In today’s podcast:

Following Lai Ching-te's speech upon assuming the role of the Taiwan region's new leader on May 20, the Chinese mainland reiterated its firm opposition to "Taiwan independence" and emphasized its unwavering stance against any form of separatist activities.

A Global Times investigation found that the "dollar diplomacy" by the Taiwan authorities not only harms the actual interests of local residents on the island, but it also becomes a breeding ground for corruption in related countries. 

China should consider raising the temporary tariff rate on imported cars with large-displacement engines, in order to reduce imports as part of the country's broader efforts to cut emissions and promote the green development of the auto industry, a Chinese auto industry insider told the Global Times.

As the Israel-Palestine conflict continues, pro-Palestine student protests on US campuses are calling attention to US policies in the region and challenging university administrators to divest.

Gong Hua, who is renowned for his decades of dedication to traditional Chinese ceramic craftsmanship, keeps reviving ancient porcelain techniques in Jingdezhen, known as the "porcelain capital" in East China's Jiangxi Province.