The Vital Role of Youth in Shaping China's Consumption Economy

① We are joined by Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow of Taihe Institute, and Han Hua, Secretary General of Beijing Club for International Dialogue, for a closer look at the key messages from Xi Jinping’s New Year address.(00:54)

② How is ice and snow economy driving winter tourism in China? (25:31)

③ Russian gas has stopped flowing to EU states via Ukraine after a five-year deal expired. We explore its strategic and symbolic impact for the whole of Europe. (35:12)

④ Cote d'Ivoire has announced that French troops will withdraw from the country, ending a decades-long military presence. What has led to the West African nation’s decision? (45:47)