Why China, Russia and Iran hold talks over Tehran’s nuclear program

① China has announced a meeting with Russia and Iran in Beijing to discuss Iran’s nuclear program. We explore how it might create conditions for the resumption of nuclear talks? (00:51)

② How is Lao Foreign Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane’s visit to China cementing bilateral ties? (12:56)

③ How should we understand China’s statement that it has never exported fentanyl-related medications to North America? (24:23)

④ Why is Ukraine losing ground to Russian forces in Kursk region? How might the battlefield situation in the region play a role in determining if Moscow will accept the US ceasefire proposal? (33:13)

⑤ We take a look at a legal case in China where the court has ruled that an AI-generated image should have copyright protection. Can China’s legal system keep pace with AI’s development in the digital era? (43:32)