For more, joining us in the studio is Mr. Jia Xiudong, a Senior Research Fellow at the China Institute of International Studies.

Q1: Iraqi forces extended control on areas around Fallujah on Saturday, and a Shi'ite militia leader said the final battle to recapture the city will start in "days, not weeks". What challenges are the forces facing if they want to retake the city in such a short time?

Q2: Besides the progress made in Fallujiah,  how is the fight against the Islamic State going in Iraq?