China is stepping up efforts to stabilize employment and drive economic growth. Senior Chinese officials have outlined new policies to strengthen confidence in a complex global environment. What are the details of this policy package? What do they mean for China's economy (00:42)?

We will also explore the new travel trends shaping this year's Labor Day holiday. What do they mean for the tourism industry (22:30)?

A CNN report says the U.S. government's tariff and trade policies hurt small businesses domestically. Dozens of leading economists in the U.S. have signed a public declaration warning that President Trump’s use of tariffs could trigger a self-inflicted recession. The International Monetary Fund predicts that U.S. growth will slow to 1.8 percent this year. How might US trade policy backfire for its economy？

China's GDP grew 5.4 percent in the first quarter. An official from the National Bureau of Statistics said high U.S. tariffs may exert some pressure on China's foreign trade, but will not change the long-term positive trend of the Chinese economy. What has been driving China’s economic growth, despite the external pressures? Is it sustainable?

The 5th China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan showcases cutting edge technologies.

China's foreign ministry says it will take steps against the latest tariff threats from the United States. Spokesperson Lin Jian said China will fight until the end if the US continues escalating tariffs. Amid U.S. global tariff hikes, Beijing has released a white paper outlining its stance on key economic and trade issues with Washington. What does the U.S. tariff policy mean for the global economy? What will China's response be to the U.S. actions? Will U.S. tariffs change the big picture of China’s economy?

US President Donald Trump has introduced sweeping new tariffs on all imported goods to the United States and reciprocal tariffs on 60 countries. What does it mean for US trading partners? Will it backfire on the US? Will it change the global trading system? (00:42).

China's manufacturing sector grew in March to its highest level in a year (21:42).

China recently held the Boao Forum for Asia and the China Development Forum. These two major forums highlighted China's commitment to openness and global collaboration, integrating foreign enterprises into its economic growth. Premier Li Qiang made a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum in Beijing. He said China will continue to welcome enterprises from around the world, further expand market access, and facilitate the deeper integration of foreign enterprises into the Chinese market. So, what message is China sending? Why does China's economic trajectory continue to draw global attention?

China's economy shows steady growth through the first two months of the year, driven by the industrial and service sectors. Meanwhile, China has unveiled a plan to boost consumer spending, as the country moves to make domestic demand the main engine of economic growth. What are the details of China’s latest plan to boost consumption? How would these initiatives benefit both the Chinese economy and consumers? And what are the main driving forces for China’s economy this year?

Chinese stocks are gaining more popularity among both domestic and international investors. Meanwhile, the US stock market has been experiencing volatility. What brought about these changes in market sentiment? Is there a growing divergence in the outlook for the world’s two leading markets? Where will global investments head to?