China's mission in the Middle East
China's President Xi has reportedly heralded a 'new era' in relations on a diplomatic trip to the Middle East. He's brokering fresh ties with Saudi Arabia before heading to Iran.
China's President Xi has reportedly heralded a 'new era' in trade relations on a diplomatic trip to the Middle East. He's brokering fresh ties with Saudi Arabia before heading to Iran. As the world watches on, what will these deals mean for the global economy?
Also in the news, a political earthquake in Peru as the country's leader is ousted amid crippling inflation - we hear from a former finance minister.
The former CEO of collapsed payments firm Wirecard has appeared before a judge in Germany, in a case that's set to last two years.
Finally, as part of the 大象传媒's 100 Women series, we hear the intriguing story of the Kenyan athletes fighting to make basketball a more inclusive business.
(Picture: President Xi and the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohamed bin Salman, meet in Riyadh. Credit: Getty Images).
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