Shubhajit Roy, Diplomatic Affairs Editor at Indian Express, delves into the tense India-China border standoff, discussing troop disengagement talks between Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Bijin Jose shares insights on OpenAI's innovative new model from Project Strawberry, and its implications for jobs and research. Finally, the political scene shifts in Delhi with Atishi's appointment as Chief Minister, following former CM Arvind Kejriwal's resignation, marking a significant change in leadership.

Chinese and South Korean Foreign Ministers discuss mutual trust and cooperation, while Trump's former lawyer testifies about hush money. Shanghai International Film Festival set to open. Also covers Gaza conflict, humanitarian crisis, legal case, heatwave impacts, rice production, and global food security. Highlights international relations, business updates, China's economic growth, advancements in chatbot technology, sports news, and cultural exchanges between China and France.

Li Keqiang and Wang Yi discuss US-China relations, mourning in China, and the Xiangshan Forum. Gavin Newsom plays basketball in China. Rahm Emanuel addresses resource extraction. The podcast also covers the decline in FDI in China, implications of overseas meteorological stations, and the impact of pollution on competitiveness. The United Front's role in shaping visitors' views of China is also discussed.

Wang Yi, the Chinese Foreign Minister, and Abdallah Bou Habib, the Lebanese Foreign Minister, discuss China's emerging diplomatic strategies amidst the escalating Middle East conflict. They highlight how China is transitioning from a neutral stance to one of greater engagement, reflecting on the complexities of geopolitical dynamics. The conversation also touches on China's motivations in the region, its reluctance to intervene militarily, and the implications for its role as a potential peacemaker while navigating its own domestic challenges.

Wang Yi, China’s Foreign Minister, advocates for global peace and solidarity. He discusses China’s recent move to cut banks' reserve ratios to stimulate economic growth, enhancing liquidity and encouraging home purchases. Yi emphasizes China’s role in global diplomacy and the importance of cooperation, particularly highlighted at the China-ASEAN Expo. The conversation touches on the ongoing trade upgrade talks between China and Switzerland amid rising protectionism, and the escalating tensions between Argentina and Venezuela over political conflicts.