Articles

The United Nations established "World Youth Skills Day" every July to reflect on the employment predicament faced by the younger generation amid the rapid restructuring of the global labor landscape. This existential question is reflected in a speech given by Zhang Xiaolong, former CEO of Fenbi Education, a leading civil service exam preparation company in mainland China. He accused young people of "deserving it" for not being able to find jobs, and the resulting public outcry led to his resignation this month. Mainstream societal voices often simplify the issue of NEETs (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) or high youth unemployment rates as generational responsibility, readily blaming the younger generation for not working hard enough or choosing to "lie down." However, a deeper look at the current job market reveals that the core problem is not a negative mindset, but rather the profound transformation of the workplace structure brought about by the widespread adoption of AI.

What were the outcomes of the NATO summit? The US and Europe are increasingly at odds, and a New York Times article declares NATO is coming to an end. Furthermore, what's the difference between NATO's $70 billion military aid to Ukraine and Ukraine joining NATO and receiving defense assistance?

[Now News] Title: US-Iran Situation Guest: Pan Xuezhi, Advisor of the Joint University International Relations and Diplomacy Association [Current Affairs Roundup]: https://new […

Hong Kong has launched its gold settlement system, with the first batch of transactions already completed, aiming to build a long-term gold trading ecosystem. Recently, there has also been a lot of good news regarding financial connectivity and integration between mainland China and Hong Kong [...]

The key to Hong Kong's prosperity over the next five years lies in its ability to successfully transform into a "super value-adder" leading regional development. [...]

As June arrived, several of my friends from out of town visited Hong Kong. Upon entering the airport terminal, they were immediately drawn in by the enticing aroma of tea. A demonstration of Hong Kong-style milk tea making was underway, with the chef skillfully performing the art in mid-air…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned. In ten years, Britain has had seven prime ministers. Is this related to the impact of the Brexit referendum ten years ago? At the same time, not only Britain, but Europe and the entire West are in a political and economic predicament. How can they get out of this predicament?

China has released a white paper titled "Building a More Just and Reasonable Global Governance System: China's Concepts, Initiatives, and Actions." Wang Yiwei, a professor in the Department of Diplomacy at the School of International Relations, Renmin University of China, stated that global governance initiatives largely aim to reform and improve the post-war international system centered on the United Nations. He said that over 851 million people worldwide reside in countries in the "Global South," and should rightfully have 851 million voices in the global governance system, but in reality, they may have less than 151 million. He believes this situation is inconsistent with the principle of "people-centeredness" and the original intentions of the founding of the United Nations.

Against the backdrop of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, the regional order is undergoing a profound multipolar restructuring. China and Saudi Arabia, among other countries, are actively seeking strategic autonomy, not only promoting de-dollarization and diversified alliances but also gradually reducing their dependence on traditional US hegemony. On the other hand, Iran and its "Arc of Resistance" coalition are using inexpensive drones and proxy networks to build asymmetric deterrence, successfully depleting the air defense systems and military production capacity of both the US and Israel with a low-cost strategy. Faced with complex and costly military expenditures, Washington tends to adopt transactional de-escalation measures and restrictive military aid to prevent excessive consumption of military power and resources; while Israel is facing a bottleneck in its military production capacity and increasingly severe diplomatic isolation. Geopolitical competition has even extended to the sports arena. During the 2026 World Cup, the US imposed strict visa restrictions and "same-day travel" clauses on the Iranian national team, highlighting how national sovereignty and political calculations often supersede international sports norms.

Just as US President Trump said that the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations were progressing well, the US military launched a self-defense strike against Iranian missile facilities in southern Iran. What impact will this attack have on the US-Iran ceasefire negotiations?