Yang Xi Yu, a Senior research fellow specializing in China-Japan relations, and Wang Jin, an associate professor with insights into Lebanon's politics, discuss significant geopolitical developments. They examine how the ruling parties of China and Japan are committing to ongoing dialogue amid tensions. The conversation shifts to China's auto industry, celebrating a record-breaking year with production and sales surpassing 31 million units, highlighting the rise of new energy vehicles. Lastly, they explore Lebanon's political changes with the election of President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam.