In today's podcast:

Tuesday, July 1, 2025, marked the 104th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China. Various activities, including reviewing the oath of joining the CPC, as well as educational and cultural events, were held across the country to inspire Party members and all the Chinese people.

Some leading indicators released recently show that the Chinese economy has been trending upward despite short-term fluctuations amid rising external challenges.

Hong Kong's Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung told the Global Times in an exclusive interview recently that the National Security Law for Hong Kong has played a pivotal role as a stabilizing anchor.

In a recent exclusive interview with the Global Times, Kevin Kelly, the founding executive editor of the US magazine Wired, said that 25 years from now, a very "cool China" could export the best games, augmented reality experiences, music, and art to the world, which will be emulated globally. 

Traditional Chinese musical instruments are a vessel of Chinese philosophy, intertwined with Chinese calligraphy, poetry, and the martial arts, Chinese musicians said.