①Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has delivered a plea for more US support as part of his trip to Washington. Has he got what he wants from the trip? (00:53) ②December 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of official bilateral relations between China and New Zealand. We discuss the experience drawn from this successful relationship. (12:36) ③Regions across China are racing to shore up the vaccination rate for the elderly amid a rise in Covid-19 cases. (25:03) ④China’s State Council has vowed to prioritize economic growth next year. (35:35)