On this programme, we looked at the escalating Iran conflict that made leading maritime insurers cancel war risk cover for vessels operating in the Gulf region.
A travel security analyst also joined us to discuss the risks of travelling and doing business in Gulf states, as some well-known international hotel chains in the region were hit by retaliatory strikes coming from Iran.
After the break, a former race-car driver told us what to expect of the new Formula One season that is set to return this weekend.
And finally, we brought you the latest updates on the annual “Two Sessions”, that are taking place in the capital. Premier Li Qiang unveiled major development targets for the 15th Five-year Plan, and set the 2026 GDP growth target at 4.5 percent to 5 percent.
9:05am-9:18am: Insurers' response to the Iran war
Speaker: Timothy Lee, Deputy Chairman of the Marine Insurance Association
9:18am-9:30am: Travel security in the Gulf
Speaker: Tony Loughran, Founder and Director of Zero Risk International
9:32am-9:45am: New Formula 1 season starts
Speaker: Nick Marsh, former racing driver and team owner
9:45am-10:00am: China's major development targets for 2026-2030
Speaker: Andrew Leung, Independent China Strategist and former Director General of Social Welfare
