In today's podcast:

The 12th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, China's top security and defense annual forum, commenced at the Beijing International Convention Center on Wednesday.

During the recent China-US talks on economic and trade issues in Madrid, Spain, the two sides reached a basic framework consensus on resolving issues related to TikTok through cooperation, reducing investment barriers and promoting relevant economic and trade cooperation.

In the latest episode of the Global Times Global Minds Roundtable, three experts share their insights on the spirit, contemporary relevance and global significance of the China-proposed Global Governance Initiative. 

A Global Times in-depth story takes a detailed look at the rise of radical right-wing online influencers in some Western countries, and explore the impact they're having on the current global landscape and social conditions.

An English archaeologist's new book, which features 12 Chinese burial sites spanning more than 3,000 years of history, reveals a side of Chinese civilization that has often been overlooked by Western interpretations on civilization studies.