A recession might be in the cards for the U.S. economy, as a change in its bond market sends a grave warning. On top of this, Trump is planning to impose new tariffs on the rest of the country’s Chinese imports coming December. With the conflict costing consumers and businesses dearly, will the U.S. and China see eye to eye before they, and their economies, reach the point of no return?

China is joining the ranks of countries in mandatory garbage sorting. Shanghai became the pilot city of such a major policy change in July. CGTN takes a look at the modern garbage disposal chain work there and how its residents' lifestyles have been changed. Will Shanghai provide valuable experience other cities can draw upon? Experts say a smooth implementation of the policy is vital to China's aspiration to become a major global contributor to sustainable development.