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① China and Cambodia have held their first “2+2” strategic dialogue between foreign and defense ministers. How is China-Cambodia cooperation contributing to regional peace and stability? (00:48) ② China has reported that its agricultural economy maintained steady growth in the first quarter. We explore the main contributing factors behind this resilience. (13:54) ③ China’s WeChat Pay has expanded its cross-border services, allowing users to scan local QR codes in South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Will this move boost China’s outbound tourist flows to the five countries? (24:48) ④ The world’s biggest iceberg A23a has rapidly broken up after a 40-year life span, as warming ocean water speeds up the melting of Antarctic ice shelf. What can we do about it? (33:32) ⑤ Britain’s parliament has passed a bill to stop people born after 2008 from buying tobacco during their whole lives. Will it become a durable law? (44:36)