① China’s military has launched combined drills around Taiwan in a warning to separatist forces on the island. Why are the drills a legitimate and necessary action? (00:54)

② China’s foreign minister is on a three-day visit to Russia for strategic talks. Why is “friends forever, never enemies” a solid basis for ties between Beijing and Moscow? (14:34)

③ Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic ties. We explore why bilateral ties are at a critical stage. (24:49)

④ US President Donald Trump is expected to announce new tariffs later this week. How has this expectation alone affected market sentiment? (35:17)

⑤ French far-right leader Marine Le Pen may be facing the end of her presidential ambitions, at least for now. We take a look at a court ruling convicting Le Pen of embezzlement and what impact it might have on French politics. (45:23)