China marks the 93rd anniversary of the event that triggered the War against Japanese Aggression to remember history and cherish peace(01:12). Pager explosions in Lebanon are threatening to escalate tensions in the region(12:30). And the European Commission president has unveiled her new team(22:47).

People in various countries and regions celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with moon cakes, family reunions, and travel(01:14). The suspect in this week’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump is charged with federal gun crimes(13:14). And Typhoon Babinca has weakened to a tropical storm and is moving northwest in China(21:23).

People in China are traveling, visiting lantern fairs and enjoying moon cakes during a three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday(01:13). The FBI is investigating an incident at Donald Trump’s golf club as an assassination attempt(14:37). And powerful Typhoon Babinca is churning across China’s east coast after making landfall in Shanghai(23:37).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the importance of ecological conservation and sustainable development in the Yellow River Basin(01:05). China's top legislature has adopted a decision to raise retirement ages(13:00). And International travelers to Beijing can now use MasterCard and Visa to ride the subway(19:11).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting the UAE following his trip to Saudi Arabia, and has pledged to work with the Gulf country under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership(01:06). Representatives from over 100 countries and regions, including the United States, Russia, Ukraine and Israel, are attending the Beijing Xiangshan Forum to discuss building trust and resolving doubts through dialogue(13:06). And Typhoon Yagi has killed more than 200 people in Vietnam and Thailand(22:47).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Saudi Arabia with the aim to further strengthen alignment between the two countries(01:03). The two candidates for the U.S. presidency have blasted each other in their presidential debate(12:29). And Typhoon Yagi has claimed more than 150 lives in Vietnam and flooded streets in the capital city(23:21).

China and Norway have agreed to establish a dialogue on green transition that will involve efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions(01:05). Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has attended business and cultural events in Shanghai as part of his official visit to China(10:36). And China's foreign trade is up six percent in the first eight months of this year(23:06).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, who are both paying official visits to China to consolidate ties(01:04). Transportation has resumed in China’s southern regions after Typhoon Yagi, which has moved on to Vietnam and killed dozens of people(13:00). And China is set to lift all restrictions on foreign investment in manufacturing(18:56).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang says closer China-Africa cooperation will provide strong support for jointly advancing modernization(01:04). Former European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has become the new French prime minister(19:29). China's reusable experimental spacecraft has successfully returned to its scheduled landing site(25:10).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed elevating bilateral ties with all African countries that have diplomatic relations with China to the level of strategic relations(01:08). The head of the UN nuclear watchdog agency has visited the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southern Ukraine(24:21). Official data shows that China's e-commerce logistics index came in at 114.2 in August, up slightly from July(44:14).

China has expressed readiness to work with African countries to jointly implement the Global Security Initiative(01:07). The European Union's naval mission has suspended efforts to salvage an oil tanker stranded in the Red Sea after an attack by Yemen’s Houthi forces(12:30). The International Atomic Energy Agency says it will step up assistance to Ukraine to protect the country's energy infrastructure(19:25).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the collective rise of the Global South, represented by China and Africa, exerts major impact on human development in his speech to the Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(01:05). The UN campaign to vaccinate children against polio is underway in the Gaza Strip(17:44). The Netherlands has announced a new aid package to Ukraine to support its winter energy supply(23:00).

China has elevated its ties with several African countries ahead of the Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation(01:04). The United Nations has kicked off a polio vaccination campaign in the war-torn Gaza Strip(16:55). Brazil continues to deal with historic droughts and wildfires in several regions(25:30).

Chinese authorities have released guidelines on refining the national market access system (14:49). The World Health Organization says Israel and Hamas have agreed to halt hostilities in Gaza for a polio vaccination campaign (17:16). Officials say nearly 500 Chinese and foreign enterprises have confirmed participation in the second China International Supply Chain Expo (37:56).

The Chinese president urges the U.S. to view China and its development in a rational manner and regard each other's development as opportunities rather than challenges (01:01). The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution to extend the mandate of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (15:02). Typhoon Shanshan has made landfall in southern Japan (24:18).

The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the country is committed to helping the development of its Global South partners, including those in Africa (01:05). The Pacific Islands Forum is underway in Tonga, with leaders hoping to draw global attention to the region's worsening climate situation (05:58). The International Atomic Energy Agency has confirmed evidence of a drone strike on a nuclear power plant in Russia's Kursk region (13:13).

Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has met U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Beijing (01:02). The World Health Organization has launched a global response plan to contain the mpox outbreak (21:43). Data from China's National Bureau of Statistics shows that industrial profit grew 3.6 percent from January to July (37:03).

Hamas says it has rejected new Israeli conditions in the latest Gaza ceasefire talks (01:06). Leaders from Pacific island nations are gathering in Tonga for the annual meeting of the Pacific Islands Forum (15:57). Chinese swimmer Sun Yang takes gold upon his return to the pool (46:23).

China and Belarus have vowed to strengthen cooperation in science and technology (02:23). The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has announced plans to visit Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant next week (05:28). Authorities say China's consumer market has shown steady growth this year (40:52).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has expressed the country's readiness to work with Russia to explore cooperation in emerging areas (01:06). Israel-Hezbollah tensions simmer as both sides continue to exchange fire (13:16). Official data shows China's non-financial outbound direct investment surpassed 83 billion U.S. dollars in the first seven months of the year (36:11).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is in Moscow for a regular meeting with his Russian counterpart that will focus on cooperation and issues of common interest (09:46). The Chinese Commerce Ministry says it has launched an anti-subsidy investigation into certain dairy products imported from the European Union (11:00). A peace deal between Israel and Hamas remains elusive as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ends his Middle East trip (18:37).

The Chinese Commerce Ministry says China-Africa trade reached over 282 billion U.S. dollars last year (05:02). Russian President Vladimir Putin says there can't be any talks with Ukraine after its attack on Russia's Kursk region (08:44). Reports say three-time Olympic swimming champion Sun Yang will return to the pool later this month (46:46). China's first triple-A video game has hit the market (53:08).

The Chinese president has held talks in Beijing with Vietnam's top leader (00:59). The new prime minister of Thailand has pledged to enhance cooperation with China (10:41). And the China-U.S. financial working group has held its fifth meeting in Shanghai (38:58).

Beijing has identified the U.S. as the world's greatest nuclear threat following American comments on deterring China (12:18). The Chinese FM has taken part in the ninth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Thailand to boost ties between China and Southeast Asia (01:05). The World Health Organization has warned of more Mpox cases in Europe after Sweden reported a case of the viral infection (18:56).

The World Health Organization has declared Mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years. An outbreak of the viral infection from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has spread to neighboring countries (24:23). The U.S. and Israel have sent delegations to the Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha, but Hamas is not attending (01:08). Fresh data from the National Bureau of Statistics shows China maintained stable economic growth in July (36:46).

Thailand's top constitutional court has voted to remove Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office following an ethics case (02:19). The Japanese prime minister has announced that he will leave his party's top leadership post and the country will choose a new PM this fall (01:04). The Russian region of Belgorod has declared a state of emergency following attacks by Ukrainian forces (12:17).

Ukraine says it has captured a thousand square kilometers of Russian territory since its troops rolled into the Kursk region a week ago. An expert says Kyiv is using the offensive as a bargaining chip in future negotiations (01:08). The Iranian president says his country has a right to respond to Israel's killing of the Hamas chief in the Iranian capital (11:25). A former member of Japan's notorious Unit 731 has visited Harbin in northeast China and apologized for Japanese war crimes (23:51).

China has called for de-escalation of the Russia-Ukraine conflict following the Ukrainian incursion into Russian territory (12:35). The Paris Olympics has come to a close and China has recorded its best-ever performance at an overseas Games (01:05). China has issued guidelines to shore up the green transition in all areas of economic and social development. It pledges to basically establish a green, low-carbon, and circular development economic system by 2035 (38:35).

China is calling for an independent investigation into the U.S. Anti-Doping Administration following serious scandals around American athletes (19:53). Israel again targeted Hezbollah personnel and infrastructure. And the Lebanese militant group has responded against Israeli targets (00:59). China has welcomed the new caretaker administration in Bangladesh following weeks of violent protests. The country also emphasized its commitment to non-interference in other countries' internal affairs (11:12).

The World Anti-Doping Agency has issued a statement that questions the integrity of its U.S. counterpart. Meantime, China is calling for tighter supervision of U.S. track and field athletes (23:10). Iran calls an emergency meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to discuss the killing of the Hamas leader in Tehran and Iran's response (01:07). Counter-protesters have taken to the streets in the UK after days of anti-immigrant violence (10:05).

The Chinese foreign minister has held talks with his Egyptian and Jordanian counterparts, discussing the conflict in Gaza and a range of other regional issues (01:06). Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has selected a running mate and is on the campaign trail ahead of the US elections in November (08:57). China's foreign trade in goods reached a record high of 24.8 trillion yuan, or 3.5 trillion U.S. dollars, in the first seven months of this year (38:28).

The UN has called for calm in Bangladesh following violent protests and the prime minister's resignation (01:05). Iran says it does not want to escalate regional tensions, but it must punish Israel following the assassination of a Hamas official in Tehran (09:28). And China continues to shine at the Paris Olympics, taking several gold medals in recent competition (20:46).

Iran is promising a "crushing and smart" retaliation for the killing of the Hamas leader in Tehran. Although not having claimed responsibility, Israel says its defenses are ready and its enemy will pay a high price for an attack (01:33). Chinese tennis player Zheng Qinwen has made "golden" history in the women's singles event in Paris (22:26). And the global equity market has taken a major hit as fears of a possible U.S. recession continue to grow among investors (36:28).

Russia and the West have completed the largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War, with 26 people released from seven countries (01:00). Qatar has held a funeral in Doha for the slain leader of the Hamas group. Israel has still yet to comment on the killing (07:00). Chinese and U.S. officials have met in Washington, DC to discuss narcotics control. They agreed to strengthen dialogue and communication based on the principles of mutual respect, management of differences, and mutually beneficial cooperation (19:00).

Officials have expressed confidence that Beijing will meet this year's economic growth target, as positive factors are accruing from international trade, enhanced fiscal support and New Quality Productive Forces (36:45). Iran has held a public funeral for the slain head of the Hamas group. Fears of a wider regional conflict in the Middle East are at a tipping-point (00:59). And emergency alerts are in effect in many parts of China due to heavy rains (13:01).

The CPC leadership has met to assess the current economic situation and set out priorities for the future. A statement released after the meeting says the country has sustained the momentum of economic recovery and moved faster to foster new growth drivers (01:02). China has expressed opposition and condemnation over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh (10:34). Paris Olympic organizers have given the green light to men's and women's triathlons after tests showed the River Seine to be clean enough for the competition on Wednesday (21:50).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the Silk Road spirit of peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit is a shared treasure of China and Italy, as he meets Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Beijing (01:02). Venezuela has ordered diplomatic staff from seven Latin American countries to leave over alleged political interference (13:18). And China's foreign trade has seen annual growth of about 1.6 trillion yuan since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012 (36:31).

Israel has threatened retaliation after a rocket attack in the Golan Heights killed 12 people in the occupied territory (11:49). The Chinese president has met with visiting leaders in Beijing, including the president of Timor-Leste and the prime minister of Italy (01:05). And Olympic officials have canceled a training session in the River Seine after a rise in pollution levels (22:39).

The United Nations has called for urgent action to reduce the number of deaths from soaring temperatures, calling it “an extreme heat epidemic.” (33:45) The Communist Part of China stresses peaceful development as a central theme of Chinese modernization (01:10). U.S. President Joe Biden has met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to press for a Gaza ceasefire (17:06).

The Communist Part of China is calling for improvements to strategic planning and policy coordination to achieve the goals from the Central Committee's third plenum (01:06). The U.S. president has addressed the American people on his reasons for exiting the 2024 election (10:05). And China Media Group has officially launched its Olympic broadcast studios near the Eiffel Tower in Paris (19:03).

Various Palestinian factions are expressing hope over the "Beijing Declaration" signed this week by groups including Fatah and Hamas (01:07). China's recently adopted resolution on advancing modernization calls for deeper scientific and technological reforms (13:50). And only a couple of days remain before the Paris Olympic Games open with a grand celebration along the River Seine (21:13).

Representatives from various Palestinian factions have met in Beijing to discuss reconciliation and strengthen unity (15:19). U.S. business leaders in China are sharing their thoughts on Beijing's reform plans following the conclusion of the 20th CPC Central Committee's Third Plenum meetings (01:08). And Paris is aiming to host the greenest Olympic Games ever when the events kick off later this week (22:36).

CPC General Secretary Xi Jinping has explained the importance of a crucial resolution on reform for the country's opening up and modernization (01:08). U.S. President Joe Biden has ended his re-election campaign following pressure from within his own party (13:57). The head of the Paris 2024 Organizing Committee says the French capital is ready to host the Summer Olympic Games (21:18).

A global cyber outage has caused significant disruptions across multiple sectors, including airlines, banks, media outlets and hospitals (32:44). China's top leadership endorses policies to further deepen reforms and advance modernization (01:07). The number of Palestinian deaths in Gaza is reported to have reached over 38 thousand since the fighting began last October (13:02).

A meeting of China's CPC Central Committee has issued a communique after adopting a resolution on deepening reforms to advance Chinese modernization (01:08). Reports indicate that Palestinian officials have rejected a U.S.-Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza (12:04). The Athletes' Village for the Paris Olympics officially opens on Thursday, just over a week ahead of the Games' opening ceremony (23:52).

The International Monetary Fund has upped its forecast for the Chinese economy, saying GDP growth is higher than expected (01:04). The U.S. Secretary of State has been meeting with Israeli officials to push for a ceasefire in Gaza (13:14). And Beijing's economy has been going strong in the first half of 2024 (36:57).

U.S. Republicans have officially nominated Donald Trump as their candidate in the November elections (10:27). China has been rising rapidly in the global innovation index, as the country strives to become a sci-tech powerhouse (01:04). Paris is gearing up for the start of the city's eco-friendly Summer Olympic Games starting in just ten days (22:00).

Hamas officials have denied calling a halt to ceasefire negotiations despite an Israeli attack on Khan Younis (19:50). China's GDP, industrial output, and retail sales numbers show strong growth through the first half of the year (01:06). And U.S. President Joe Biden has spoken following the attempted assassination of his Republican rival, denouncing political violence (16:43).

China has released a joint critique of the 2016 South China Sea arbitral ruling, slamming its "dodgy" legal basis (01:10). China has been deepening reforms on the cultural front as its modernization efforts enter a new stage (11:12). The world has marked the 35th Population Day, as the global population is projected to peak in 60 years at around 10.4 billion (19:05).

On China's 20th National Maritime Day, the country has released a report on its offshore environment which is showing signs of improvement (01:02). The Nishan Forum on World Civilizations wraps up in the birthplace of Confucius, where global cultural experts and scholars have gathered to facilitate understanding among different cultures (21:02). In Texas, tempers are rising with the temperature, as power outages linger through a heatwave (23:57).

A Chinese report shows that coral reefs and marine life are flourishing around the Huangyan Dao area in the South China Sea (01:09). Intelligence chiefs from Egypt, the U.S., and Israel are meeting in Doha to discuss a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict (16:48). And despite U.S. sanctions, tourists are returning to Venezuela in large numbers, boosting the battered South American economy (19:48).

Chinese scientists have published research on the environmental damage of a Philippine's warship illegally grounded in the South China Sea (23:03). Beijing is experiencing a flurry of diplomatic activity with several world leaders paying official visits to China (01:10). And Chinese weather authorities have announced a new round of alerts due to heavy rainfall across many parts of the country (26:15).

The Chinese president says the international community should create conditions and provide support for the resumption of direct dialogue and negotiation between Russia and Ukraine (31:00). France will have a minority government after a left-leaning coalition's surprise victory in the election on Sunday (22:11). The number of NEV registrations in China expanded 40 percent to reach 4.4 million in the first half of the year (39:36).

The Chinese president hopes to raise bilateral cooperation with Tajikistan to new heights as he arrives in Dushanbe for a state visit (01:12). The 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference is underway in Shanghai, highlighting AI's global governance and state-of-the-art gadgets (15:35). Britain's Labour Party has scored a landslide victory in the general election, ending 14 years of Tory rule (22:52).

The Chinese president has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to safeguard unity and development as a high-level summit kicks off in Kazakhstan (01:04). The 2024 World Artificial Intelligence Conference is now underway in China (09:56). And millions of Britons are casting ballots in the country's latest general election (17:30).

The Chinese and Kazakh presidents have held talks and witnessed the signing of numerous cooperation documents (01:05). The United Nations says the conflict in Gaza has created a maelstrom of human misery (15:40). And hurricane Beryl has pounded the southeastern Caribbean as a category 5 storm (23:24).

The Chinese president is now in Kazakhstan for a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and a state visit (01:04). The UN General Assembly has unanimously approved a Chinese proposal on artificial intelligence which stresses the development of AI should adhere to human-centered principles (12:23). And the U.S. Supreme Court has made a first-of-its-kind ruling on presidential immunity from prosecution (22:09).

Hong Kong is vowing to remain competitive as the Asian financial hub celebrates the 27th anniversary of its handover to the motherland (01:06). The Chinese president is heading to Kazakhstan this week for an official visit and a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (10:24). And Israel's prime minister vows to continue military operations in Gaza until his country has achieved its goals, while Hamas says it is open to any proposal that could lead to a permanent ceasefire (21:13).

The Chinese president has hailed the role of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, saying they have served as a historical benchmark on international relations and the international legal system(01:06). President Xi has held talks with his visiting Peruvian counterpart as the two countries are seeking to expand the scope of cooperation(09:21). The arrival of two giant pandas in California marks a new round of animal protection cooperation between China and the United States(16:57).

A flurry of diplomatic activity is underway, with the Peruvian president and leaders from Vietnam visiting China(01:01). Bolivian authorities are accusing a top military leader of trying to stage a coup(07:19). A China-US youth exchange festival in Kuliang, Fujian aims to enhance bilateral friendship(13:21).

Peru looks forward to opening up new opportunities and further expanding cooperation as the country’s president is touring several Chinese cities(01:03). Nationwide protests in Kenya against proposed tax hikes have turned deadly(11:39). Delegates at the Summer Davos meetings in northeast China are calling for more collaboration on clean energy(19:20).

The annual Summer Davos meetings are now underway in Dalian, China, with over a thousand guests exploring new drivers for global economic growth(01:06). China's Chang’e-6 lunar mission has returned to earth with the first-ever samples collected from the far side of the moon(10:37). Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has struck a deal with the U.S. justice department and will be able to return home to Australia(17:14).

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed hope in a letter that young people from China and the U.S. will carry forward their friendship and contribute to the growth of bilateral relations(01:01). The Chinese president has held talks with his visiting Polish counterpart who is seeking to deepen political and trade ties(08:14). Russian authorities have opened a terrorism investigation following a deadly series of attacks in the south of the country(19:42).

An expert says the Chinese president’s recent trip to Qinghai and Ningxia is a testament to the government’s long term adherence to a people-centered approach(01:03). The Israeli army and prime minister are at loggerheads over Hamas(10:03). Hong Kong has risen to become the world's 5th most competitive economy(20:33).

China and Malaysia have jointly agreed to prolong a mutual visa waiver program as Chinese Premier Li Qiang wraps up his three-nation tour in Kuala Lumpur(01:01). Hezbollah has pledged a fight "without limitations" if Israel "starts a war" with the militant group(10:09). Euro 2024 host nation Germany has already reached the last 16(46:32).

The Chinese president has visited a local middle school and a Tibetan Buddhist temple in Xining, capital of Qinghai Province(31:00). The Chinese premier is in Malaysia for the final stop on his three-nation tour(10:34). The Russian president has paid an official visit to North Korea(19:57).

The Chinese premier has attended a high-level business dialogue with the Australian prime minister in Perth(01:06). Protesters have taken to the streets of Jerusalem to demand new Israeli elections(11:38). Weather alerts remain in effect across many regions of southern China due to heavy rainfall(19:39).

The Chinese premier and Australian prime minister have signed several cooperation documents following meetings in Canberra(01:07). The Israeli military and government appear to be at odds over a humanitarian pause to allow aid deliveries in southern Gaza(10:59). Several states have refused to sign a final declaration at the Ukraine peace summit in Switzerland(18:51).

The Chinese premier has met industrial and business representatives in New Zealand as he continues his visit in the country(01:07). Mediators are working to bridge gaps in the Gaza ceasefire negotiations(08:08). Severe weather is affecting many parts of the world(19:15).

The Chinese premier has met with New Zealand's prime minister and governor-general(01:08). Palestinian media say Israeli forces have struck an area in southern Gaza previously designated as a safe zone(13:50). Extreme weather is sweeping across many parts of the world(21:49).

Foreign ministers from the BRICS nations and representatives from several developing countries have held a dialogue in Russia to find common ground on a number of issues(01:06). Hamas and Israel continue to argue over a ceasefire deal that both sides have reportedly accepted(07:52). A jury has found U.S. President Joe Biden's son guilty on three gun charges(20:16).

Foreign ministers from the BRICS countries have met in Russia(01:03). The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution supporting a ceasefire(09:28). The Greater Bay region in southern China is developing an integration plan for senior care(19:44).

June 10 has been designated as the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations after the UN General Assembly unanimously approved a Chinese proposal(01:06). Colorful cerebations are taking place across China to mark the Dragon Boat Festival(12:02). A prominent Israeli minister has quit the war cabinet and the government over the conflict in Gaza(18:27).

China’s national college entrance exam, the Gaokao, begins for more than 13 million people(01:09). The UN chief has condemned an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school that killed at least 40 people(08:54). Chinese scientists are restoring the Yellow River's farmland(19:49).

The Pakistani prime minister is in Beijing after stopping over in the southern city of Shenzhen(01:01). Officials in Gaza say an Israeli airstrike on a school has caused dozens of casualties(09:13). The UN says it is likely that Earth will exceed the 1.5 degree temperature rise target set in the 2015 Paris Accord(21:06).

The Pakistani prime minister is in China as the two sides look to improve bilateral relations and address issues of common concern(01:07). India's prime minister has won a new term in office, but his party has lost its outright majority in the lower house of parliament(09:56). Slovenia's parliament has approved recognition of an independent Palestinian state(21:59).

China's Chang-e 6 mission has collected sample from the far side of the moon and lifted them into orbit(01:08). Several foreign leaders including those from Brazil, Pakistan and Turkiye are visiting Beijing to chart the course for bilateral ties with China(08:59). The United States has urged the UN Security Council to support President Biden's three-phased plan for peace in Gaza(17:18).

The Chinese defense minister has called for peace and stability in Asia Pacific in his speech to the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore(01:05).Preliminary results indicate that voters in Mexico have elected the country's first female president(09:46). An Israeli official says the prime minister has accepted the framework for a deal to wind down the fighting in Gaza(17:49).

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have discussed the Taiwan question and the South China Sea issue on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue(01:06). Donald Trump has become the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a crime after the guilty verdict from his hush money trial(11:09). And Hamas says it is ready to reach an agreement if Israel stops its attacks on Gaza(21:00).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has addressed a meeting on China-Arab states cooperation pledging to advance ties and offer additional aid for Gaza(01:05). Electoral officials in South Africa are pleased with a higher-than-expected voter turnout(11:17). And a new pair of giant pandas will arrive in Washington this year under a new conservation program(19:47).

A new assessment from the International Monetary Fund predicts that China’s economy will grow five percent this year, up from its previous projection of 4.5 percent(01:04). A report shows that human rights in the U.S. continued to deteriorate last year with problems such as gun violence, discrimination, and violations of the rights for women and children(09:30). South Africans head to the polls in a general election where the ruling ANC is projected to lose its parliamentary majority(18:05).

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is in China for a state visit and to attend the opening ceremony of a ministerial meeting of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum along with several other heads of state(01:06). Israel says it is investigating a strike in Rafah that went wrong as it claims to have killed Hamas officials but also civilians(13:56). And Papua New Guinea is relocating residents from a landslide that officials say could have buried 2,000 people(23:28).

China, Japan and South Korea have agreed to step up cooperation and maintain close communication following a summit among the Chinese premier, Japanese prime minister and South Korean president(01:02). Authorities in Papua New Guinea say at least 2,000 people were buried in Friday’s landslide(15:22). And Israel has bombed Rafah after Hamas launched rockets at Tel Aviv(23:48).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed deepening reform with a focus on advancing Chinese modernization, and learned about efforts at opening up and ecological restoration during an inspection tour in the eastern province of Shandong(01:11). The People’s Liberation Army continues its drills around Taiwan and warns against separatist attempts(13:32). And a report on a helicopter crash in Iran that killed the president and foreign minister shows the helicopter remained on course before crashing(18:35).

Chinese military services including the army, navy, air force and rocket force are taking part in joint drills surrounding the island of Taiwan(01:02). Xizang is marking 73 years since the region’s peaceful liberation(09:18). And Colombia’s president has ordered the opening of an embassy in Ramallah, following announcements from three European countries of their plans to recognize Palestine as a state(22:45).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated that the Taiwan question is at the center of China's core interests(01:06). Several European nations including Ireland and Spain have announced plans to formally recognize the Palestinian state(06:21). And China is marking the International Day for Biodiversity(14:53).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has proposed efforts to deepen cooperation and pledged to work with SCO members for multipolarity and globalization(01:05). Officials on the Chinese mainland and scholars in Taiwan say the recent speech by the new Taiwan leader sends a dangerous signal(08:24). And both Israeli and Hamas leaders have denounced a request by the International Criminal Court to seek arrest warrants over alleged war crimes(18:46).

China has offered condolences over the deaths of Iran’s president, foreign minister, and other officials in a helicopter crash(01:01). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Kazakhstan to attend an SCO meeting after visiting Tajikistan(08:17). And the Chinese mainland says the new Taiwan leader’s speech sends a wrong signal regarding independence(19:23).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has hosted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the central government compound as the two leaders discussed topics including cooperation and peace(01:10). South Africa is urging the ICJ to order a halt of the Israeli offensive in Gaza(11:14). And Slovakia has charged a suspect in the shooting of the prime minister with attempted murder(20:46).

China and Russia have agreed to go further on their Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership in the New Era as the presidents of the two countries hold talks in Beijing (01:04). Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive after he was shot during an assassination attempt (14:57). And hundreds of athletes are in Shanghai for a last chance to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games (47:16).

China says additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will not help the economy and bilateral relations but will result in higher costs (01:02). China is warning the Philippines not to abuse Beijing's kindness by trespassing in the South China Sea (11:09). And international tourists groups arriving at Chinese ports on cruise ships can now enter without a visa (14:43).

Mutual trust and cooperation have topped discussions at a meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul (01:04). Donald Trump’s former lawyer has testified in court in New York saying he used settlement payments to keep an alleged affair about Trump quiet (16:02). And the Shanghai International Film Festival is set to open in June (53:04).

Israeli tanks have advanced deep into northern Gaza as troops continue to pound Rafah in the South(00:59). The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is expected to be among talks during Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar's visit this week(09:47). And Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed former First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov as the new defense minister(18:05).

China and Hungary have decided to lift their ties during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping where he held talks with the Hungarian president and prime minister(01:07). Israeli attacks on Rafah continue after peace talks conclude with no deal and despite U.S. warnings to halt arms deliveries(14:01). And the new Chinese ambassador to India says he’s ready to work to promote closer ties(20:22).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Hungarian counterpart Tamas Sulyok after attending a welcome ceremony in Budapest(01:07). The Pentagon chief says Washington halted bombs deliveries to Israel over concerns about Rafah(15:56). And the new climate envoys of China and the U.S. have held in-person discussions for the first time(25:57).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced six initiatives with Serbia that cover free trade, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges(01:00). China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe has entered the moon’s orbit ahead of a soft landing near the lunar south pole(14:12). And Hamas has warned that there will be no ceasefire in Gaza if Israel keeps up its assault in Rafah(23:48).

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Tarbes in the Pyrenees after talks with French President Emmanual Macron and addressing a business council meeting in Paris(01:08). Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal by Egypt and Qatar as Israel decides to continue to pound Rafah(14:13). And the Brazilian president is seeking a spending waiver for Rio Grande do Sul where heavy rains have killed at least 85 people(23:39).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris and urged efforts to contribute to the stable and healthy development of ties(01:00). Neither Israel nor Hamas is backing down in their demands for a truce as Israel threatens a large scale operation in Rafah(12:29). And experts blame climate change for the worst flooding in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul(22:21).

The Chang’e-6 lunar probe will attempt to complete humanity's first ever mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon(01:08). Hungary says it's an honor to host Chinese President Xi Jinping who will pay state visits to three European countries(18:47). And Hamas says it is studying Israel's proposals on a truce in Gaza(27:10).

Holiday makers in China made more than 280 million trips on the first day of the May Day holiday(01:04). Colombia is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel(14:06). And the final phase of the Canton Fair is focusing on fashion, health and household textiles(24:05).

Ahead of his European visit, the Chinese president has highlighted an example of China-Serbia cooperation under the Belt and Road initiative(01:04). China is expecting 270 million domestic trips daily during the May Day holiday period underway now(10:39). And millions across Asia have been experiencing life-threatening high temperatures and drought conditions(17:43).

China’s Shenzhou-17 crew has returned to earth after completing a six-month mission at the Tiangong Space Station(01:05). Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet his counterparts in France, Serbia and Hungary and discuss cooperation during state visits to the European countries(09:30). And Hamas has left talks in Cairo with Israeli proposals for a ceasefire and hostage exchanges(19:12).

The Chang’e-6 lunar probe is at the launch pad in Hainan for a mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon(01:01). Israeli strikes on Rafah have reportedly killed 22 people as Egypt prepares to host ceasefire talks(14:17). And unusual weather is wreaking havoc across the world(21:39).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and urged the two countries to be partners rather than rivals(01:07). Sustainability is one of the main highlights of the Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing(12:19). Pro-Palestine demonstrations continue at U.S. universities, prompting the University of Southern California to cancel the graduation ceremony(21:43).

The Chinese president has called for building world-class military medical universities after he stressed development and opening up during an inspection tour in Chongqing(01:05). China reaffirms its commitment to fair competition during a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken(10:31). And the Zhongguancun Forum is focusing on innovation(19:23).

Shenzhou-18 Taikonauts will experiment with an aquatic ecosystem featuring zebra fish and algae as part of their tasks inside China’s space station(01:03). U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China to begin a three-day visit(11:13). And the UN human rights body is calling for transparent investigations following the discovery of mass graves in Gaza(15:02).

The People’s Liberation Army Navy has made proposals on maritime governance and opened its warships to the public as it marks 75 years since its founding(01:06). China says it welcomes the visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and will make clear demands on issues concerning China's core interests(09:55). Prosecutors at Donald Trump's hush money trial have accused the former president of corrupting the 2016 presidential election(20:29).

Parts of China including Guangdong and Guangxi are expecting more severe weather as authorities warn of secondary disasters(01:02). Israel says it will pile pressure on Hamas for the release of hostages(11:48). Earth Day activities around the world and in China are focusing on reducing plastics and the harmonious co-existence between humans and nature(18:31).

Israeli and U.S. officials say Israel has launched an attack on Iran, but nuclear facilities near Tehran appear to be safe(01:04). India’s general election has kicked off and will last six weeks(12:39). And F1 has returned to Shanghai with hometown favorite Zhou Guanyu(21:04).

Organizers of the China International Consumer Products Expo has hailed this year's event as successful with record attendance numbers and achievement of its low carbon goals(01:07). The Chinese foreign minister has called for peace in the South China Sea(10:38). And Dubai International Airport is gradually recovering after the heaviest rainfall in UAE history(18:31).

China is displaying its green consumption trends at the China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan(01:00). China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft is at the launch area for the country's first manned space mission this year(11:48). And China and the United States have discussed military ties and financial issues in separate meetings(21:17).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Beijing and urged both countries to develop bilateral ties from a sustainable and strategic point of view(01:05). Israel says Iran will face consequences for its attack, as Tehran vows a harsher response(09:52). And the flame for the Paris Olympics has been lit in Greece(21:33).

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has visited a university and a German company in Shanghai(01:03). China is urging restraint amid tensions between Iran and Israel(08:09). And companies at the International Consumer Products Expo are focusing on innovation and cooperation(20:13).

The Queqiao-2 relay satellite has completed communication tests with the Chang’e-4 lunar probe currently exploring the far side of the moon (20:09). German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit China from Sunday to Tuesday (04:30). And Israel says it is preparing for scenarios outside Gaza amid growing concerns for potential Iranian attacks (12:22).

Policy makers and experts have gathered in Beijing for the China-Germany Dialogue Forum(01:03). Israel has confirmed the killing of the sons of Hamas' leader(11:06). And South Korea's opposition scores a big win in parliamentary elections(18:44).

The Chinese mainland says it will continue to provide favorable conditions for youth exchanges with Taiwan as former KMT party chairman Ma Ying-jeou leads a delegation of students in Beijing(01:04). Turkiye is restricting exports to Israel unless there is a ceasefire in Gaza(06:48). And more than 100,000 people in Russia and Kazakhstan have been ordered to flee the region’s worst flooding in 70 years(17:05).

The Chinese president and foreign minister have met visiting Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov(01:02). The PLA has carried out exercises and training in the South China Sea(08:15). Israel has set a date for a full-scale offensive into Rafah, while Hamas says there is no progress in peace talks(16:14).

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has reiterated Washington’s opposition to decoupling and joined discussions on trade and economics in China(01:07). Fujian is fast tracking its plans for high-quality development with support for innovation(09:57). And peace talks for Gaza have reportedly made progress as Israel winds down its troop numbers in the first major pullout in six months(18:13).

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in Guangzhou(01:06). Yellen also attended roundtable talks with business leaders. Israel says it will open more crossings for the delivery of aid into Gaza after the U.S. threatened to cut off support(08:00). And we have a special report on the popularity of mini dramas in China(21:13).

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit Guangzhou and Beijing for her second trip to China since last summer(01:02). Efforts in Taiwan are focused on locating the missing and helping other earthquake-affected people(10:54). And a grand ceremony has been held in northwestern China on Qingming Festival to honor the Yellow Emperor(20:52).

A magnitude-7.3 earthquake near Taiwan's east coast has killed at least nine people and sent tremors to the Chinese mainland and beyond, as mainland authorities get ready to offer support(01:07). U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is visiting China again after the presidents of the two countries had a candid conversation on ties(07:58). And severe weather will continue to bring strong winds hail, or heavy rain in southern and eastern China(22:51).

Iran says the attack on its consulate in Syria will not go unanswered(01:04). China is among countries that condemned the airstrike on Iran’s diplomatic mission in Damascus(04:24). And Moscow says it will sue Ukraine in international courts for its alleged role in the deadly concert hall attack last month(20:23).

The Chinese and French foreign ministers have met in Beijing to discuss ways of enhancing ties, including in trade, green development, and artificial intelligence(01:11). China is marking the seventh anniversary of the innovative and world-class Xiongan New Area in Hebei Province(08:14). The Turkish president has said his ruling coalition will have to reflect on its shortcomings following disappointing results in local elections(16:53).

The annual conference of the Boao Forum has wrapped up in Hainan, with Chinese delegates calling for solidarity and cooperation to address global challenges(01:25). China has seen a busy week of diplomacy, with the Nauran president on the final day of his first state visit after the two nations restored ties earlier this year(13:14). And gang violence continues to wreak havoc in Haiti, prompting the United Nations to respond(19:05).

At the Boao Forum for Asia, China's top legislator has made the case for enterprises to continue to invest in China(01:06).Violence on the Israel-Lebanon border is rising as Israeli forces trade fire with Hezbollah(09:55).Divers near the Port of Baltimore have recovered two bodies of missing workers following the bridge collapse(17:15).

The Chinese president has met with US business leaders and scholars in Beijing, calling for more exchanges between the people(01:10). The Boao Forum for Asia currently underway in southern China has focused on topics including AI and green development(08:37). US authorities have ended their active search for six people missing after the collapse of a bridge in Baltimore(18:07).

The Boao Forum for Asia is now underway in southern China with major topics including global security, the world economy, and artificial intelligence(01:02). China and Honduras are marking one year since the establishment of diplomatic ties(08:30). The UN Security Council has approved a ceasefire resolution for Gaza(17:03).

The Chinese capital is busy with a flurry of diplomatic activity as leaders from several nations are visiting(01:03).The Chinese premier has delivered a keynote speech at the China Development Forum in Beijing(11:02). Russia has observed a day of mourning for victims of the concert hall shooting in a Moscow suburb on Friday(19:54).

A truce may be on the horizon as the international community is mediating peace in Gaza(01:15). China has unveiled a raft of measures to facilitate the growth of the private economy(12:05). And the UN has adopted a new resolution to address some of the challenges posed by AI(21:05).

At a symposium in Changsha, the Chinese president has called for greater efforts to energize the economic performance of the country's central region(01:07). The Chinese foreign minister has wrapped up his visit in the southern hemisphere following a meeting with former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating(09:14). Russia has announced the evacuation of children from a border region amid fighting with Ukrainian forces(17:01).

The Chinese president has stressed the importance of farmers and food security amid his tour of Hunan Province in central China(01:05).The Third International Forum on Democracy has kicked off in Beijing with hundreds of delegates from 70 countries and regions(08:36). Israel has agreed to send a delegation to the US to discuss the Middle East country's planned invasion of Rafah(19:31).

The Chinese foreign minister has left for Australia after meetings in New Zealand with the prime minister and other top officials(01:07). A Pakistani scholar has hailed China's version of democracy as "thriving" and with "robust vitality."(15:15) A UN report says catastrophic hunger is imminent in northern Gaza amid the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel(15:15).

The Chinese foreign minister is in New Zealand for the first leg of a tour that will also take him to Australia(00:59). China's low-altitude economy continues to advance(08:43). Russian President Vladimir Putin has secured a fifth term in office(16:54).

China and Angola have agreed to uplift their ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership(01:06). One of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders is threatening any potential leader of a transitional council following the prime minister's resignation(13:01). Russian voters are now casting their ballots in a presidential election(21:57).

China has officially started trialing a visa-free entry program for six more European nations(01:09). Israel says it is going to flood Gaza with humanitarian aid, and is blaming relief organizations for failing to help in the embattled enclave(12:25). The non-profit Gun Violence Archive says the US has already recorded 70 mass shootings across 23 states so far this year(20:34).

China says it's ready to share opportunities with the world through initiatives related to its New Quality Productive Forces(01:03). The US appears to be all set for its first presidential election rematch since the 1950s(09:45). Haiti is in transition following the prime minister's promise to resign(19:22).

China is marking its 46th National Tree Planting Day, saying it greened nearly four million hectares last year(01:06). Experts are weighing in on how China's New Quality Productive Forces will shape the country's development(06:25). Reports indicate that Haiti's prime minister has resigned following pressure from armed groups that have largely overrun the capital(14:07).

China's annual Two Sessions have ended with the approval of the Government World Report and other important agenda items(01:07). Muslims around the world are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, though the fighting in Gaza has muted the celebrations(17:00). Protests appear likely in Japan as the country marks the 13th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster(25:10).

The Standing Committee of the National People's Congress has delivered its work report, noting the progress made in building China into a modern socialist country (03:06). The Chinese president has met with delegates from the armed forces (01:10). Israel and Hamas are trading blame with each other over the lack of a ceasefire in Gaza (21:18).

China's foreign minister has hailed the positive outcomes of the country's diplomacy over the past year (01:05). Digital technology is aiding China's agricultural sector and ensuring the country's food security (13:40). After five months of conflict in Gaza, much needed aid in the embattled enclave remains scarce (19:17).

The Chinese president continues to promote the idea of new quality productive forces at the ongoing Two Sessions meetings in Beijing (01:11). Joe Biden and Donald Trump have dominated the nomination contests of their respective parties (18:32). Talks in Cairo about reaching a truce in Gaza appear to have run into some difficulties (23:22).

China's 14th People's Congress has opened its second session in Beijing (01:04). The South Korean government is considering police action against striking doctors (20:34). Argentina has shut down the country's state news agency Telam (26:21).

China's political season is underway with the CPPCC convening its annual session on Monday and the NPC on Tuesday (01:09). Hamas has joined Qatar and the U.S. in negotiations in Cairo but Israel was absent (17:10). And a special Chinese representative has held talks with Russian officials as he begins another round of shuttle diplomacy on the Ukraine conflict (20:33).

Gaza authorities say Israeli forces killed over 100 Palestinians scrambling for humanitarian aid (01:09). The Sierra Leone President is seeking to attract more Chinese investment in the West African nation (15:26). A climatologist says dry season conditions fueled the Texas wildfire (27:06).

China's Two Sessions meetings starting next week will embrace "new productive forces" in the country's economy(01:05).Trainee doctors in South Korea are defying government orders to return to work amid a dispute over medical school admissions(13:20).China's efforts to reduce medicine costs for people suffering from rare diseases have borne fruit(23:15).

Japan is again discharging nuclear contaminated water into the Pacific Ocean (18:11). Stakeholders are cautiously optimistic about a ceasefire in Gaza, with the US president saying a deal is close (01:05). China makes preparations for the upcoming Two Sessions (14:25).

China's Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei integrated development initiative marks ten years as a national strategy (01:02). The Palestinian president has accepted the resignation of the territory's government (10:12). Polls show there is not much public support for striking doctors in South Korea (22:56).

The sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly is taking place in Nairobi, Kenya (20:29). China's top legislature is preparing for its annual session (01:05). Qatar and Egypt will hold talks on reaching a truce in the Israel-Hamas conflict (09:12).

China tells the UN's top court that justice "must not be denied" to Palestinians (01:08). G20 foreign ministers have wrapped up their meeting in Brazil, focusing on global security and the reform of global institutions (16:13). And China renews cooperation efforts on international giant panda conservation (21:15).

Chinese weather authorities have issued the highest alert level for a cold wave that's sweeping much of the country (00:53). China and the Republic of the Congo are marking 60 years of bilateral relations (07:10). Israeli lawmakers have voted to reject any unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state (19:00).

The Chinese foreign minister has met with the French president in Paris, with the two sides pledging to enhance cooperation(01:02). The U.S. has once again vetoed a potential Gaza ceasefire that was approved by most other members of the UN Security Council(10:43). Chinese authorities have issued cold weather warnings affecting many parts of the country(20:32).

China aims to improve land management to promote high-quality development(01:01).The US has proposed a draft UN Security Council Resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza(12:45). And China's Greater Bay Area plan has benefited the southern city of Macao in the past five years(19:43).

The Chinese foreign minister is in Spain for high-level meetings following his stop at the Munich Security Conference in Germany(00:52). Many sectors of China's economy have reported strong growth over the recent Spring Festival holiday(11:20). Israel has set a deadline for a possible offensive in Rafah(17:58).

China increases transport capacity to cope with surging traffic toward the end of the Spring Festival holiday(01:00). Ecuador ratifies a free trade agreement with China(09:55). Israel's special forces raid Gaza's largest functioning hospital(21:02).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference where he will deliver a speech(01:07). China has seen a surge in commodity and services consumption during the Spring Festival holiday(04:19). At least eight children are among the over 20 people injured in a shooting at the end of Wednesday's parade to celebrate the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl victory(26:13).

China's Spring Festival box office is booming with more than five billion yuan in tickets sales (01:05). There are fears over the possible consequences of an Israeli ground attack in Rafah (13:50). The US House of Representatives has voted to impeach the homeland security secretary, blaming him for record flows of migrants across the U.S.-Mexico border (17:39).

Commercial areas across China are buzzing with New Year vibes as tourism and spending remain robust (00:59). China has added seven new national-level ski resorts amid the continued interest in winter sports (17:57). And China has urged Israel to stop its assaults on Rafah (09:53).

Hundreds of millions of people are traveling as they welcome the Chinese New Year, and they’re also contributing to soaring box office numbers (00:56). Egypt is beefing up defenses from across the border as Israel strikes Rafah (15:24). And Patrick Mahomes is Super Bowl MVP for a third time after helping the Kansas City Chiefs win another Super Bowl (21:47).

People in China and beyond welcome the Year of the Loong (Chinese dragon) with record travels（00:55）. China and Singapore have enacted a mutual visa free policy with each allowing visits up to 30 days(11:32). And China’s central bank has pledged efforts to improve financial services(38:15).

Chinese travelers are setting new records amid this year's Spring Festival travel rush(01:02). Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza remain alive as Egyptian sources hint at efforts for a new round of negotiations(12:01). Emerging technologies are driving a new round of agricultural innovation in rural Zhejiang Province(19:02).

China and the U.S. have held the third round of talks under an economic working group(01:02). China's Spring Festival travel rush is in full swing, but snowstorms are causing disruptions to transport services(09:08). Diplomatic efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza are intensifying(19:08).

The Chinese and Norwegian foreign ministers have held talks in Beijing touching on issues including multilateralism and free trade(01:05). The US Secretary of State is in the Middle East for the fifth time since the start of the current conflict in Gaza(13:44). Forest fires in Chile have destroyed entire neighborhoods and killed at least 120 people(21:32).

China has released its annual No. 1 Central Document with emphasis on food security, rural development, and governance(01:04). Israel and Hamas remain divided over the ceasefire framework that Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. negotiated in Paris(16:22). And early returns from El Salvador's elections indicate a second term for the incumbent president(24:31).]]>

Israel has rejected an executive order from the US on sanctions against four Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank(01:03). A Chinese diplomat speaks about the Antigua and Barbuda PM’s recent China visit(11:33). Many people across northern China are marking Xiaonian, the Festival of the Kitchen God(23:10).]]>

Israel is reportedly carrying out attacks in Gaza as Hamas is said to be studying a ceasefire proposal(01:04). The International Court of Justice has rejected most of the claims Ukraine has made against Russia(10:43). And the Chinese foreign ministry has held a New Year reception in Beijing for foreign diplomats and their spouses(21:15).]]>

China and the US have inaugurated an anti-narcotics working group in Beijing(01:03). Hamas says it is studying a proposal for a truce in Gaza(10:35).The US House Committee on Homeland Security is considering articles of impeachment against the Homeland Security Secretary(21:06).]]>

Qatar's prime minister has announced a proposed framework for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas(01:06). The Chinese embassy in the US is marking 45 years of student exchanges, even as some Chinese students face difficulties entering the US(08:42). French farmers are blocking roads around Paris in protest of rising prices and what they call unfair competition(20:54).]]>

The Chinese foreign minister has met with the Thai prime minister in Bangkok as the two countries agree on a visa-free policy for travelers(01:06).The ongoing hostilities between Israel and Hamas threaten to spill over into the wider region(10:55). And the registration rate for new firearms in Brazil has dropped sharply over the last year(21:12).

The Chinese president has called for stronger ties with France while marking 60 years of diplomatic relations (00:57). China's annual Spring Festival travel rush, the largest human migration on Earth, is now underway (11:46). And officials in Gaza say an Israeli strike has killed 20 Palestinians who were in line waiting for food aid (20:05).

China and Uzbekistan have agreed to upgrade bilateral ties following a meeting in Beijing between the presidents of the two countries (00:58). Yemen's Houthi group says its fighters have targeted more American warships in the Red Sea (08:03). Russia says a military transport downed over Russian territory was carrying Ukrainian prisoners (17:43).

China and Nauru have officially resumed diplomatic relations at the ambassadorial level (00:54). The head of the UN has repeated his call for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza (18:22). China's central bank says it will cut the reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions by 0.5 percentage points from February 5 (35:23).

Rescue and disaster relief efforts are still underway in Yunnan after a landslide struck a mountainous village in the province (00:55). China has released a white paper on its efforts and international cooperation in the fight against terrorism (05:08). Air China says it will increase capacity and enrich travel products for the upcoming Spring Festival travel rush (36:42).

Rescuers are searching for villagers trapped under the rubble after a landslide in Yunnan Province (00:57). The Israeli prime minister has rejected a Hamas ceasefire proposal and continues to oppose Palestinian statehood (09:23). And Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has dropped out of the U.S. presidential race and is endorsing Donald Trump (15:04).

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has spoken highly of the extensive high-level cooperation between Russia and China (05:09). UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over the recent exchange of military strikes between Iran and Pakistan (15:31). A U.S. report outlines "cascading failures" in law enforcement during a school shooting in Texas nearly two years ago (24:57).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit is expected to consolidate China’s ties with Ireland in trade and people-to-people exchanges (00:57). China’s Tianzhou-7 cargo spacecraft has delivered fresh supplies including Chinese New Year gifts to the Tiangong space station (05:05). And priorities for China’s top economic regulator in 2024 include facilitating industrial digitalization and deepening opening up (37:28).

China's GDP reached 126 trillion yuan last year (00:51). Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China-Ireland ties have great potential as he visits Dublin (11:16). And China is expecting a record nine billion passenger trips during the Spring Festival travel rush (23:31).

China and Switzerland have agreed to support the early launch of formal negotiations to upgrade their free trade agreement (01:00). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has inaugurated a Belt and Road project in Tunisia during his visit (04:34). And Chinese players have displayed brilliant comeback performances at the Australian Open (46:30).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held talks with Egyptian and Arab League leaders about Gaza and bilateral ties (06:32). Nauru has announced its commitment to the One China Principle (10:57). And the corporate bond market at the Beijing Stock Exchange is now trading (36:15).

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for closer cooperation between China and Europe to promote multilateralism and economic globalization (30:52). South Africa has accused Israel of genocide in the top UN court (11:41). And China’s foreign trade was up 0.2 percent in 2023 (38.42).

Foreigners who travel to China for business, study and tourism can now enter the country faster and with less paperwork (04:35). The Belgian prime minister is the first European leader to visit China this year (00:55). And Ecuador's president says the country is at war with criminal gangs (12:45).

Trade and tourism are key topics during the Maldivian president's state visit to China (00:54). China and the U.S. have resumed in-person military contact (04:10). And Ecuador is now under an "internal armed conflict" declaration after a series of violent incidents including a high-profile prison break and the storming of a live TV show (11:09).

China's foreign minister has highlighted cooperation, multilateralism and inclusivity in the country's diplomatic work (00:54). A senior Hezbollah leader is killed in southern Lebanon (03:29). And German football legend Franz Beckenbauer has died aged 78 (47:01).

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is scheduled to meet Chinese leaders and sign cooperation documents with Chinese President Xi Jinping (00:53). U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the Middle East again with an effort to prevent the conflict from spreading (15:49). And China is expecting 80 million air passenger travels during the Spring Festival travel rush that begins on Jan. 26 (30:49).

China's "ice city" Harbin declares a holiday to welcome the Ice and Snow Festival (38:20). South Korea orders evacuations on two islands after North Korea fired artillery shells into waters nearby (00:58). And the Islamic State claims responsibility for the explosions in Kerman, Iran (03:15).

Iran has vowed to punish those responsible for the twin blasts in Kerman (00:59). Hezbollah and Israel suggest they don't want the war to spread out of Gaza, but the Hezbollah leader has warned against attacking Lebanese territory (07:32). And Donald Trump has appealed his removal from the Colorado primary ballot to the Supreme Court (10:08).

Records show the Japanese Coast Guard aircraft that collided with a passenger plane did not have permission to enter the runway, contrary to the pilot’s account (00:58). The deputy Hamas chief is killed in a blast in Beirut (08:48). And China's top economic regulator is rolling out more pragmatic measures to support the private economy (38:06).

There are no tsunami warnings for Japan but more aftershocks following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake (00:53). Israel says it will pull some troops out of Gaza in a shift to a new phase of its war against Hamas (10:22). And China and Thailand are waiving visas for each other's citizens starting March (26:23).

The leaders of China and the United States have exchanged congratulatory messages, expressing their hope at advancing ties (06:10). Japan has issued a tsunami warning after a strong earthquake (14:49). And the BRICS officially admits five new members (24:34).

Maine has barred Donald Trump from running in the state's presidential primary (08:24). China's civil aviation authorities say the total number of flights during the New Year holiday will jump 85 percent compared with a year ago (24:14). And we look back on the top ten news stories that highlight China's domestic achievements in the year of 2023 (19:56).

Chinese company Xiaomi has unveiled its SU7 electric sedan (38:29). Israel launches more attacks on both Gaza and the West Bank (06:07). The United States has reached immigration deals with Mexico (08:17).

Huangshan Mountain in eastern China is seeing a surge in visitor numbers and revenue as people make their New Year trips (20:49). Israel's budget deficit will triple next year as it prepares to fight Hamas for months (05:29). And Turkiye has taken the first step to ratify Finland's NATO bid (07:14).

Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station has reopened after undergoing a major renovation (19:06). Some shipping companies have announced plans to return to the Red Sea despite Houthi attacks (05:20). And protesters are still calling for Serbia’s election results to be annulled (07:30).

China removes tariffs on almost all taxable products from six least developed African countries (36:57). The situation in Gaza keeps getting worse amid relentless bombardment as talks intensify to boost aid for the enclave (00:56). And Classes have resumed online in earthquake affected regions in northwest China with a focus on the children's mental well-being (10:51).

The Czech Republic has declared a day of national morning after the country's worst mass shooting at a university in the capital (08:20). Talks are still underway to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza as a hunger crisis grips the territory (02:03). And we have a special report on Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory reaping the benefits of China's opening up (20:02).

Resettlement shelters are keeping people warm in temperatures as low as -14 degrees Celsius after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake in northwest China (00:49). Prospects for another ceasefire in Gaza remain uncertain as both Hamas and Israel exert their demands (07:54). And the DRC has extended voting in its presidential election amid logistical challenges (18:35).

Macao is enjoying closer bonds with the Chinese mainland 24 years after its return (18:27). Traffic has resumed and power is back on after a strong earthquake in northwest China. The focus is now on helping survivors (02:35). And Hamas’ leader is in Cairo to negotiate a ceasefire as the Israeli president says his country is ready to talk (09:33).

Emergency relief personnel and supplies are being rushed to Gansu and Qinghai where an earthquake has killed more than 100 (02:23). Israel says it’s shifting to a new phase of its conflict with Hamas and may allow residents to return to northern Gaza (07:29). And the incumbent Egyptian president has won a third term amid record voter turnout (18:24).

China has become the world's second largest economy since its Reform and Opening-up in 1978 (02:33). Sources from Egypt say Israel and Hamas have shown signs of readiness to negotiate a new truce (13:41). And a round-the-island tourist highway has opened in Hainan (20:53).

U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has met Israeli officials and called for restraint in Gaza (02:38). The European Union has decided to begin membership talks with Ukraine (09:57). And China’s key economic indicators have shown growth in November (39:37).

Hamas says it is ready to talk with Israel for initiatives that will lead to another ceasefire in Gaza (02:40). Russian President Vladimir has taken part in a televised event answering questions from the public (11:59). And large parts of China are bracing for steep temperature drops (24:52).

China and Vietnam have released a joint statement on advancing ties in areas including national defense, security, and the economy (02:42). COP28 has adopted a deal on transitioning away from all fossil fuels (14:11). And the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza (19:21).

Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee (02:40). People in Gaza are facing food shortages and soaring prices (12:04). And some COP28 delegates are unhappy about a draft that drops phasing out fossil fuels (19:05).

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to Vietnam on Tuesday and Wednesday (02:32). New Argentine President Javier Milei has promised radical changes to tackle economic challenges (12:48). And countries at COP28 are trying to find common ground in the final phase of the conference (21:56).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has co-chaired a summit with EU leaders in Beijing (02:03). Fierce fighting between Israel and Hamas are reported in southern Gaza (13:54). And Greece and Turkiye have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation (22:45).

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets EU leaders in Beijing (02:28). Israel says it has encircled the house of top Hamas leader (09:32). And scientists say climate threats to humanity are drawing closer (20:03).

The Israeli military says it has carried out the most intensive day of fighting in Gaza (02:30). China and EU leaders are set to discuss a wide range of topics at the upcoming summit in Beijing (09:41). And officials say Europe is facing a huge risk of terrorist attacks (23:19).

Israel has expanded its offensive against Hamas into southern Gaza (02:28). Chinese and EU leaders are set to meet in Beijing (09:19). And the 5th day of COP 28 kicked off with a focus on climate finance (24:19).

Chinese, Belarusian presidents have pledged to enhance ties during their meeting in Beijing (02:31). Israel says the military campaign against Hamas will continue (14:51). And Venezuelans have voted on the ownership of a disputed territory with Guyana (20:56).

Fighting has resumed in Gaza after an extended truce came to an end(02:38). China has set out visions for the Yangtze River Delta development(11:01). And the ongoing COP28 has set up a climate disaster fund(25:28).

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the truce in Gaza by one more day(02:43). The Chinese president has learned about Shanghai's efforts to strengthen its competitiveness during an inspection tour of the financial hub(16:02). And the 28th UN climate meeting has kicked off in Dubai(27:28).

Reports indicate that Israel and Hamas could extend the truce in Gaza(02:48). The first China International Supply Chain Expo is underway in Beijing(12:28). And NATO is calling for continued backing for Ukraine, while Moscow accuses the bloc of viewing Russia as an adversary(21:04).

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their truce by another two days(02:41). The first China International Supply Chain Expo has opened in Beijing(13:14). And Interpol is calling for stronger cooperation against transnational organized crime(20:41).

The four-day truce between Israel and Hamas is in its final day(02:41). The foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea have held a meeting on regional and global development(09:41). And Canada and the U.S. are bracing for the annual flu season(17:35).

A four-day truce between Israel and Hamas has begun(02:43). China has released a development blueprint for the next phase of the Belt and Road Initiative(07:41). And Dutch voters are in shock after a far-right party's victory in elections(19:01).

China and Uruguay have agreed to elevate bilateral relations(02:40).Israel says the release of hostages under a truce deal with Hamas will start Friday(12:12).And Albania's prime minister is encouraging NATO to increase its military presence in Kosovo(21:29).

Israel's cabinet has approved a temporary ceasefire with Hamas(02:47). China and Uzbekistan's foreign ministers have announced the establishment of a strategic dialogue platform(12:24). And North Korea has confirmed that it has orbited a military satellite(22:49).

The head of Hamas says the group is close to reaching a truce with Israel (02:34). Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Washington, DC (13:17). A new report from the UN includes a grim warning about rising global temperatures (26:46).

The president of Uruguay has landed in Beijing for a state visit (02:33). China's foreign minister has met with several visiting foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim countries to discuss the situation in Palestine (12:50). Voters in Argentina have elected a new president (20:11).

The Chinese president delivered a written speech at the APEC CEO Summit, stressing that development for all is the overarching goal of Asia-Pacific cooperation(05:24). Israel's military says it has found tunnels and weapons under a hospital in the Gaza Strip(15:15). Spain's incumbent prime minister secures a new term following a controversial deal with Catalan separatists(20:48).

The Chinese president has proposed a plan for promoting cooperation between Beijing and Washington(02:48). Israeli troops have withdrawn from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza after a 16-hour military operation(16:53). The UK is planning to confirm Rwanda as a "safe country" to support a deportation scheme for asylum seekers(23:58).

The leaders of China and the United States are in San Francisco for in-person talks(02:46). The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown(16:58). And China's economy showed a sustained recovery in October(38:34).

China says the heads of state from China and the United States are discussing fundamental issues affecting bilateral relations in San Francisco(02:47). Hamas says it is ready to release more hostages in exchange for a five-day ceasefire(17:54). And Argentina is choosing between two widely differing presidential candidates(22:05).

China-U.S. relations are in the spotlight as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to meet U.S. President Joe Biden and attend the APEC meetings in San Francisco(02:44). Hospitals in Gaza are running out of supplies amid Israeli attacks on the enclave(11:34). And the China-Laos Railway is offering tourism services from Beijing to Vientiane(26:53).

China has released a white paper outlining the tremendous economic growth and cultural development in the Xizang region(02:52). The 6th China International Import Expo has set a new record for the annual event with over 78 billion US dollars in tentative deals(11:11). And Israel has agreed to daily, humanitarian pauses in the fighting with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip(25:14).

US exhibitors at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai have signed half a billion dollars in deals(02:45). Israeli officials say the country's troops are now battling Hamas militants in the heart of Gaza City(15:40). Ukraine and Moldova have taken a step towards membership in the European Union(26:38).

The Chinese president has addressed the 2023 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit via video(02:42). Israel says its forces have reached the heart of Gaza City(19:51). And Britain's King Charles III makes his first speech to the parliament since his coronation(28:03).

China's president has met with Australia's prime minister in Beijing, with the two sides discussing the potential for trade and cooperation(02:46). The health ministry in Gaza has announced a grim milestone amid the conflict between Hamas and Israel(20:27). And Donald Trump has testified at the 250-million-dollar fraud case against him in New York(27:22).

The annual CIIE is underway with thousands of exhibitors in Shanghai(02:44). The Israeli military has divided the Gaza strip into two(20:53). And climate officials from China and the U.S. have met in California(28:01).

The Israeli military has encircled Gaza City as Hamas hits back with hit-and-run attacks(02:48). Several foreign leaders are visiting China, with more on the way ahead of the annual import expo in Shanghai(11:38). And the UN General Assembly has once again voted overwhelmingly against the US trade embargo on Cuba(23:04).

Two days of Israeli airstrikes on a refugee camp in Gaza have killed hundreds of civilians(02:49).The Chinese and Honduran foreign ministers have met in Beijing(14:00). And the UN has warned Pakistan about its plans to force undocumented foreign nationals out of the country(24:39).

Israel's military has expanded its ground operation in Gaza(02:46). Flying Tigers members and their families are in Beijing aiming to rekindle the spirit of cooperation between China and the US(12:07). King Charles III has acknowledged the painful aspects of colonialism on his tour in Kenya(24:11).

The Shenzhou-16 crew has returned to Beijing after landing safely(02:44). The Israeli prime minister rejects calls for a ceasefire in Gaza(16:50). And the EU urges Serbia and Kosovo to mend relations(24:35).

The 10th Beijing Xiangshan Forum discussing defense and security issues is underway.(02:42) Reports indicate more Israeli artillery and air strikes amid the ground invasion of Gaza.(13:40) And the Turkish republic marks the 100th anniversary of its founding.(23:33)

China's foreign minister meets the US secretary of state in Washington (02:31). Israel launches a limited ground offensive in Gaza (20:25). And a manhunt is underway following deadly shootings in Maine (27:53).

China's Shenzhou-17 mission is now in orbit (02:36). The Israel-Palestine conflict kills over 8,000 (11:32). And the U.S. House elects a new speaker (19:10).

The Chinese president meets the visiting governor of California in Beijing(02:41). Palestinian authorities say getting aid into war-torn Gaza continues to be a struggle(16:38). And China will launch its latest manned space mission on Thursday(23:23).

The Chinese foreign minister will visit the U.S.(02:42) Israel prepares for "unrelenting attacks" on Hamas(12:31). And the French president says Europe is seeing a rise in terrorism(23:00).

The violence between Israel and Palestine shows no signs of abating(02:44). The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge celebrates five years of operation(12:50). And conflict pushes millions of children in Sudan out of school(24:38).

China and Laos sign a new five-year plan on boosting cooperation (02:33). Clashes continue in Gaza (14:34). Jim Jordan vows to stay in the race for the U.S. House Speaker (23:51).

China outlines future of the Belt and Road Initiative (00:56). Nearly 5,000 are dead in the Israel-Palestine conflict (15:29). China is set to launch its latest manned space mission (22:51).

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the BRI forum in Beijing(02:38). Hundreds are dead in a hospital blast in Gaza(23:57). Ukraine confirms deployment of U.S.-supplied long-range missiles(27:36).

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with foreign leaders who are in Beijing to participate in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation(02:43). Israeli military continues pounding Gaza with air strikes(19:44). And police shoot dead the suspect accused of killing Swedish football fans in Brussels(27:23).

World leaders arrive in Beijing for the 3rd Belt and Road Forum.(02:39) China attracts a wave of foreign entrepreneurs from BRI countries.(10:26) And Australians reject a proposal over Indigenous rights.(20:56)

The Chinese president calls on local governments along the Yangtze River to prioritize conservation and green development（02:42）. Israel orders over a million people in northern Gaza to relocate south within 24 hours (13:39). In the US, the Republican candidate for Speaker of the House withdraws his bid after failing to secure enough votes (22:17).

Fighting between Israel and Palestine continues as aid groups struggle to bring in life-saving supplies (01:05). China and North Macedonia marks 30 years of bilateral ties (09:21). And another strong earthquake hits western Afghanistan where thousands died last week (20:05)

China marks the progress of the Belt and Road Initiative as Beijing and its partners celebrate 10 years of cooperation under the framework.(01:06) The Israeli military has retaken border areas seized by Hamas militants.(12:14) And Romania pledges ongoing support for Ukraine's efforts to export grain to global markets.(22:10)

The Chinese president hails China-US relations as the most important in the world.(01:04) Israel intensifies airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.(10:20) And the International Monetary Fund lowers its growth forecast for the global economy.(19:57)

The Chinese president holds talks with a U.S. delegation headed by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (01:00). Oil prices jumps following clashes between Israel and Hamas (11:57). Chinese experts helps restore an ancient Uzbek city on the Silk Road (21:49).

Tourism revenue generated during China's National Day holiday has exceeded the pre-pandemic level (15:18). A drone attack in central Syria has killed nearly 90 and injured hundreds of others (00:54). Athletes of different delegations say they have enjoyed their stay in Hangzhou during the 16-day Asian Games (09:17).

Japan is once again dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater into the Pacific Ocean.(00:55) Over 75-thousand workers have walked off the job in the United States, demanding higher wages.(05:53) And China has claimed its first ever men's marathon title at the Asian Games. (10:44)

In a historic vote, Republican Kevin McCarthy has been ousted as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (2:38). Passenger numbers have surged as Chinese travelers enjoy an extended holiday period (10:09). And China has expressed strong opposition to a European anti-subsidy investigation involving Chinese-made new energy vehicles (19:19).

Domestic travel in China was up 76 percent year on year during the first three days of the Golden Week holiday (2:34). A fellow U.S. Republican has filed a resolution to remove Kevin McCarthy from speakership (14:16). And China and Brazil have completed their first transaction using local currencies (16:48).

There is a surge in holiday travel and spending in China amid the National Day Golden Week (00:53). The U.S. has delayed a government shutdown for at least 45 days (07:56). And China's Chang'e-5 lunar program has won an international award (15:05).

China's rail and air transportation networks have made preparations for the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays (2:38). Half of the residents in Nagorno-Karaakh have left the region (11:23). And China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission is set for launch in the coming months (18:13).

A high-speed rail line in Fujian Province connects several key coastal cities in the eastern Province. (08:04) Azerbaijan has arrested a former Armenian leader in Nagorno-Karabakh.(10:01) And the French ambassador is back in Paris from Niger.(18:31)

The first Saudi ambassador has arrived in the West Bank and met with the Palestinian president (02:35). A New York judge has found Donald Trump liable for fraud (14:07). And a 13-year-old skateboarder has become China's youngest gold medalist at the Asian Games (47:56).

China has detailed its efforts in building a Global Community with a Shared Future in a white paper (02:38). The United States has recognized two Pacific Island nations as independent states (10:01). And two Ukrainian grain vessels have arrived in Turkiye via a new Black Sea route (11:58).

The first group of Chinese tourists is in Thailand following a new visa waiver (20:08). Residents are leaving Nagorno-Karabakh as leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan prepare to meet in Spain to discuss peace (02:38). And NASA's first asteroid sample fetched from deep space has landed on Earth (36:19).

China and Syria establish a strategic partnership. (01:20) Israel looks to normalize ties with Saudi Arabia. (21:57) And China announces flag bearers for the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games. (47:13)

Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has met Russian President Vladimir Putin before concluding a visit to Russia.(09:28) Azerbaijan and Armenia have reached a ceasefire deal over fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh.(11:59) And China's Shenzhou-16 crew has offered a science class from the Tiangong Space Station.(20:49)

The UN chief is calling for united action to tackle global challenges (02:38). India has expelled a Canadian diplomat in an escalation of a row over the killing of an alleged separatist leader (11:57). And conflict has flared again in Nagorno-Karabakh (35:30).

China's vice president has reiterated the country's commitment to supporting world peace and development, and the hope that the U.S. will take action to improve ties (02:35). Iran and the U.S. have exchanged prisoners following the release of frozen Iranian funds (11:30). And early action is underway at the Hangzhou Asian Games (48:20).

China commemorates the 92nd anniversary of the incident that marked the beginning of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (19:51). Deals worth 480 billion yuan in investment have been signed at the China-ASEAN Expo (01:40). And New York's Climate Week has begun with protests demanding a ban on fossil fuels (17:49).

China and Zambia agree to lift their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership. (01:44)Authorities in Libya want to find out if human failings are responsible for the flood disaster. (10:23)And the son of U.S. President Joe Biden is indicted on firearm charges. (25:01)

Zambia's president is in Beijing for the last leg of his China visit (01:01). Officials put the number of deaths in Libya's flooding at over 6,000 (07:35). And China has a plan to build a demonstration zone for integrated development across the Taiwan Straits. (19:44).

Storm Daniel causes thousands of casualties in Libya (02:31). The Chinese president meets his visiting Venezuelan counterpart in Beijing (12:47). Young people in China are exploring a new trend in socializing (23:59).

More than 2,000 people are feared dead in flooding in eastern Libya (02:37). The presidents of Venezuela and Zambia continue their state visits in China (10:44). And North Korea's top leader is visiting Russia (18:54).

Morocco has announced a fund to help those affected by the earthquake that has killed more than 2,000 (02:34). Zambia's president begins his state visit to China in Shenzhen (12:10). And protests have taken place in Chile 50 years after a U.S.-backed coup (24:25).

The Chinese president has toured parts of northeast China recently ravaged by heavy rains and floods.(01:22) The Chinese premier is on an official visit to Indonesia following his participation in the 18th ASEAN Summit in Jakarta.(12:00) And a former Trump administration White House trade advisor has been found guilty of contempt of Congress.(22:06)

Indonesia says there should be more cooperation between ASEAN and China for regional development.(01:20) Last month was the hottest August on record.(10：36) And Gabon's junta says ousted President Ali Bongo can seek medical help abroad.(24:50)

Chinese Premier Li Qiang hails the China-ASEAN friendship and calls for efforts to tackle challenges (02:40). A former national chairman of a U.S. far-right group has received the longest prison term so far given to anyone involved in the January 6 attack (18:04). And the UAE has pledged 4.5 billion U.S. dollars to support sustainable development in Africa (25:57).

The Chinese premier is attending the ASEAN Summit where unity and inclusiveness are in focus (02:36). Turkiye's president says the Black Sea grain deal may be restored soon after talks with his Russian counterpart (16:31). And Typhoon Haikui has resulted in casualties in Fujian (26:31).

Typhoon Haikui has lashed Taiwan and is moving toward the Chinese mainland (11:23). We visit the Culture and Tourism Pavilion at CIFTIS (02:37). And Zheng Qinwen is through to the last 16 at the U.S. Open (47:14).

The Chinese president has met with Benin's president in Beijing.(01:22) China's coastal regions brace for powerful storms.(09:53) Japan's fishing industry suffers the fallout of the country's nuclear wastewater release in the ocean.(20:16)

Benin's president is paying his first state visit to China in five years.(05:43) The military junta in Gabon has named a transitional leader.(09:27) And a maximum alert is in place as Typhoon Saola approaches China.(10:32)

James Cleverly is the first top diplomat from the UK to visit China in five years (02:34). Military officers in Gabon have seized power after President Ali Bongo Ondimba's election win (09:42). And typhoons are causing trouble in southern China and North America (18:55).

Chinese markets and restaurants have stopped offering Japanese seafood (08:06). Commerce chiefs from China and the U.S. have met in Beijing and initiated a system where they exchange information on export control (02:41). And Florida is bracing for its first hurricane of the season (21:48).

Gina Raimondo is the fourth high-level U.S. official to visit China in recent months (02:36). Russia has confirmed the death of the Wagner group chief after DNA tests (08:17). And e-sports is ready to make its debut at the Hangzhou Asian Games (21:50).

President Xi meets leaders from Iran, the Republic of the Congo, Malawi, Tanzania, and Namibia on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.(01:08) Donald Trump turns himself in at a Georgia jail to face racketeering and conspiracy charges.(11:11) Russian President Vladimir Putin offers condolences to the families of a recent plane crash.(20:56)

China's president has called the BRICS expansion to include six new members historic. (01:04) Russian authorities say the Wagner group's leader has died in a plane crash. (12:56) And India is the first country to land near the moon's South Pole. (20:06)

The Chinese President urges BRICS countries to unite and bring certainty and stability to the world (31:22). Srettha Thavisin is Thailand's new prime minister (11:27). And many Canadian wildfire evacuees are still waiting to return to their homes (19:27).

South Africa has hosted a welcome ceremony for visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping (02:35). Japan will start releasing nuclear wastewater from Thursday (13:29). And U.S. President Joe Biden has surveyed the damage on Maui (24:17).

Chinese President Xi Jinping is attending the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg and paying a state visit to South Africa (02:33). Bernardo Arevalo has won Guatemala's presidential election (13:46). And the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories has nearly emptied as people flee from wildfires (33:43).

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to attend the BRICS Summit in South Africa next week.(00:56) The Danish Foreign Minister is on a three-day visit to China.(09:28) Donald Trump has canceled a press conference over the 2020 election in Georgia.(18:19)

Only a few victims of the Hawaii wildfires have been identified as some residents question the response.(00:59) ECOWAS Defense chiefs are meeting in Ghana to discuss their options in response to the coup in Niger.(09:15) And England have set up a clash against Spain in the Women's World Cup final.(46:53)

Authorities are digging through the ashes on Maui to identify the victims as wildfires have killed more than 100 people (02:33). The U.S. state of Georgia has charged former president Donald Trump with trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election results (09:24). And Spain are into the Women's World Cup final (48:12).

The Chinese president is calling for efforts to maintain both high-quality development and high-level protection (02:32). Argentina devalues its currency after a far-right candidate wins the primary election (09:55). And the number of casualties in Hawaii's wildfires may dramatically increase (22:19).

At least 93 people are dead in the blazes that swept across Hawaii's Maui Island (02:38). Javier Milei is a surprise leader in Argentina's primary election (14:56). And Niger's military junta has reportedly agreed to talk with ECOWAS (18:03).

Typhoon Khanun is expected to make landfall in Liaoning Province in the northeast after cutting across the Korean Peninsula.(01:01) The Chinese foreign minister has met with the prime minister of Singapore.(11:32) Hawaii's governor says the wildfires on Maui are the "largest natural disaster" in state history.(25:21)

China has issued a blue alert for Typhoon Khanun, with northern and northeastern regions expecting gales and heavy rain (02:39). Beijing says a new U.S. ban on tech investment in China amounts to economic coercion and technological bullying (08:32). Official data shows that annual retail sales of new energy vehicles in China jumped nearly 32 percent in July (39:26).

China continues to fight flooding triggered by heavy rains. Typhoon Khanun is forecast to bring a new spell of rainfall to the country's northeast. (01:00) The warring parties in Sudan are engaged in another round of heavy fighting. (13:52) And several Amazon countries have signed the Belem Declaration on protecting the rainforest. (22:15)

Heilongjiang Province has issued two yellow alerts, one for possible flash floods and another for geological disasters (02:44). The Pakistani prime minister says the Chinese companies working under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor have contributed a lot to the South Asian country's industry (13:42). And China's export numbers continue to grow through the first seven months of the year (38:44).

Chinese authorities are coordinating flood control and relief across the country, as several rivers in northeast China have spilled their banks (01:01). China's pilot free trade zones have become a bright spot in attracting foreign investment as the country marks the tenth anniversary of its pilot FTZ construction this year (06:36). And Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni has appointed Hun Manet as the new prime minister (14:42).

Rescue efforts continue in Zhuozhou as the city battles surging floods (02:41). Donald Trump pleads not guilty to charges (12:00). Protesters pour to the streets of Niger calling for an end to sanctions imposed by West African states (14:13).

Flood relief and post-disaster reconstruction are underway in the Chinese capital and its surrounding areas. (02:14) Niger's coup leader has rejected ECOWAS' sanctions and warned against intervention. (14:27) And Chinese swimmers have exerted their dominance in the pool at the World University Games. (46:45)

One person is dead in Japan as a result of Typhoon Khanun.(02:18) Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been charged over efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.(08:13) And France and other European countries have evacuated citizens out of Niger following a military coup.(09:57)

The People's Liberation Army is marking its 96th founding anniversary (12:06). At least 11 people are dead in Beijing after days of heavy rainfall (02:35). And Myanmar's military junta has reduced the prison term for Aung San Suu Kyi (17:48).

Severe downpours have killed two people in Beijing (02:38). ECOWAS says Niger must reinstate the president or face possible military action (12:20). And China has claimed the first gold medal in diving at the World University Games (50:34).

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has sounded the alarm on climate change after scientists said July would likely be the hottest month on record (11:51). Russian President Vladimir Putin has said the country will continue exporting grain to Africa (15:22). And China has released new policies about the property market to spur domestic housing demand (38:42).

China and North Korea are commemorating 70 years of the armistice agreement on the Korean Peninsula (02:40). Niger's president has been removed in what African organizations call an attempted coup (12:16). And Typhoon Doksuri has resulted in casualties in Taiwan (15:01).

Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has called for efforts to address global security challenges and expressed China's willingness in expanding the BRICS framework (02:41). China is bracing for Typhoon Doksuri which has caused casualties in the Philippines (11:01). And Greek authorities are investigating the raging wildfires on Rhodes island as suspected arson (12:57).

Senior leaders of the Communist Party of China have set out the economic agenda for the second half of the year (01:04). China is bracing for another typhoon on the southern coast, as the storm currently batters the Philippines (10:05). And protesters are rallying across Israel after the government passed the first part of a controversial judicial reform (20:37).

Spain faces a long political limbo after the Popular Party won the election without securing a majority (01:04). Tourists were involved in the largest bushfire evacuation in Greek history (12:26). And Chinese player Zheng Qinwen has won her first WTA title (47:44).

Algeria's president has visited the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone to learn about its development (02:37). Iraq has expelled Sweden's ambassador following Stockholm's approval to burn a copy of the Koran (11:43). And Thailand's Move Forward Party will back a Pheu Thai candidate for prime minister (18:03).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed Henry Kissinger's friendship with China (02:37). Thailand will vote again to elect a prime minister after parliament denied Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat's re-nomination (03:32). And Hosts New Zealand defeated Norway in the Women's World Cup opener despite a deadly shooting in Auckland before kickoff (47:36).

Pita Limjaroenrat has been dealt a blow in his bid to become the new Thai prime minister (02:37). Hungary's prime minister says the country is against the U.S. supplying cluster munitions to Ukraine (05:41). And China's fiscal revenue has jumped significantly in the first half of the year (38:30).

Russia has suspended its participation in the Black Sea grain deal (2:36). Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi and U.S. climate envoy John Kerry have held discussions on solutions for climate issues (10:28). And Typhoon Talim is bringing intense winds and rain to Guangxi (23:17).

Climate envoys from China and the U.S. have held a four-hour meeting in Beijing (2:37). Russia is investigating a blast that killed two on the Crimea bridge (13:52). And deadly flooding has killed at least 40 people in South Korea (21:48).

The Chinese Foreign Ministry says China and Germany share more consensus than divergence and collaboration far outweighs rivalry (07:24). Cyclists are taking to the streets at night across China, as part of a trend that's sweeping the country (16:25). And Sudan's six neighboring countries have held talks in Cairo regarding the conflict that's raged since mid-April (23:33).

Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi is in Jakarta to attend meetings with ASEAN officials (02:38). NATO has promised more support but no timetable for Ukraine (04:21). And China's foreign trade is up 2.1% in the first half of the year (38:06).

Ukraine's president says it is "absurd" that there is no timeline for his country's NATO accession (02:36). China's business community is showing interest in investing in the Solomon Islands (09:01). And the author of "The Unbearable Lightness of Being" has died at the age of 94 (53:00).

The Solomon Islands has opened its embassy in Beijing during a visit by the prime minister (2:33). Turkiye has agreed to support Sweden's membership (8:03). And Spain's Coast Guard has rescued 86 people on a migrant ship that was believed missing two weeks ago (13:16).

China and the Solomon Islands have announced a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (2:39). China is aiming to transform its Global Development Initiative from a Chinese proposal to an international consensus (4:48). And the Uzbek president has won another term in office (33:05).

China says it hopes the United States will create a favorable environment for economic and trade relations as U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visits Beijing (02:38). China will ban food imports from 10 Japanese prefectures including Fukushima for safety reasons (04:25). And the Belarusian president says the leader of the Wagner Group is back in Russia (08:21).

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is visiting China (02:37). The IAEA chief has visited the Fukushima nuclear power plant after a final report on Japan's wastewater disposal plan (06:01). And singer Coco Lee is dead at the age of 48 (53:44).

Countries in and around the Pacific Ocean have expressed opposition to Japan's planned discharge of nuclear wastewater from Fukushima (2:41). Israeli troops have withdrawn from Jenin after a major operation in the West Bank (11:54). And July 3 was the hottest day ever globally (24:52).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for peace, development and cooperation at the SCO summit (01:02). The IAEA concludes that Japan's plans to release contaminated water from the Fukusima nuclear plant is consistent with safety standards (07:57). Chinese player Wang Xinyu is making a first-ever appearance in the Wimbledon second round (46:37).

The grandmother of the boy fatally shot by police in France is calling for and end to the violence (02:50). The China Africa Economic and Trade Expo has concluded with over 10 billion U.S. dollars worth of deals (09:39). And China has defeated Japan to win the FIBA Asian Cup (46:03).

Malawi has launched its Consulate General in Changsha during the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo and is hoping to better market its products through the platform (04:21). The UK's prime minister says he will appeal a court ruling that deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful (10:31). And a UNESCO meeting is discussing how satellites can help preserve heritage sites (21:33).

Representatives from 53 African countries are gathering in Changsha to attend the China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (02:37). There's a heavy police presence near Paris as people protest a police shooting that killed a teenage driver (15:12). And searchers have recovered debris from the imploded submersible and found presumed human remains (21:02).

The Belarusian president says the Wagner Group boss is now in his country (14:02). More Iranians can make their journey to Saudi Arabia for the Hajj pilgrimage this year under normalized ties (16:04). And the flame for the Chengdu Universiade is making its way back to the host city as the 30-day countdown begins (46:43).

The Chinese premier has called for openness and cooperation at the Summer Davos in Tianjin (2:38). The Wagner Group leader says he did not attempt to overthrow the Russian government (10:43). And a UN expert says the U.S. should apologize for the inhuman treatment of Guantanamo Bay inmates (15:45).

Leaders and officials from various countries are visiting China and attending the Summer Davos forum this week (2:37). Kyriakos Mitsotakis has secured a second term as Greek prime minister (14:42). And culture and leisure options are driving consumer spending in China this summer (20:58).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is attending a summit of the New Global Financial Pact as part of his visit to France (02:31). Rescue teams have found debris of the Titan sub, suggesting an implosion that killed all on board (08:52). And an old Dragon Boat Festival tradition is making a comeback in China (19:03).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang proposes deeper China-France cooperation in supply chains, innovation and businesses (02:35). Nine are detained following a restaurant blast that killed 31 in Yinchuan (08:32). And the hometown of Chinese poet Qu Yuan is hosting a dragon boat world cup to mark the festival (16:48).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is calling for closer China-Germany cooperation on climate and contributions to world peace (02:36). Time is running out for a submersible lost deep in the Atlantic Ocean (14:11). And China is gearing up for the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday (23:11).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang is stressing cooperation and development during his visit to Germany (2:37). NATO will not issue an invitation to Ukraine at its summit next month (12:14). And the U.S. and Canada are searching for a submarine that went missing near the Titanic ship wreck site (27:32).

The Chinese president says he hopes U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will help stabilize bilateral relations following his visit to China (2:34). Chinese Premier Li Qiang will co-chair the China-Germany inter-governmental consultation (7:30). And a group of African leaders has wrapped up what they call an impactful peace mission to Russia and Ukraine (12:43).

The NATO chief says Ukraine won't join the alliance until the conflict with Russia is over (05:26). At least nine people are under arrest following the migrant boat disaster near the Greek coast (11:01). And Lionel Messi scored the fastest goal of his international career in Beijing (46:37).

The Palestinian president has visited Tiananmen Square and payed tribute to the fallen heroes of China's revolutions (02:36). Turkiye and Sweden have agreed to more talks on the latter's bid to join NATO (06:38). And there are 100 days to go until the Hangzhou Asian Games (46:48).

China and Palestine have announced the establishment of a strategic partnership (02:37). The two-day Forum on Global Human Rights Governance has opened in Beijing (10:23). The UN is debating how climate change is impacting security globally (21:22). Honduras is looking to export coffee and other premium products to China (38:34).

China and Honduras have issued a joint statement after talks in Beijing between the presidents of the two countries (2:42). Former U.S. President Donald Trump is in Miami ahead of a court hearing on federal charges against him (11:31). Thousands of fishermen in South Korea have protested Japan's plan to release nuclear wastewater into the Pacific (20:25). The NBA has a new, first-time champion (47:21).

The Chinese president has met with his counterpart from Honduras in Beijing two months after the two countries established diplomatic relations (2:38). Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has passed away at the age of 86 (8:23). Japan starts test run of nuclear contaminated water discharge facilities (8:52). Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam singles title (46:58).

The Honduran president has begun a state visit in Shanghai (02:38). Russia says the damage to an ammonia pipeline will have a negative impact on the future of the Black Sea grain deal (10:08). And wildfires in Canada have forced flight cancellations in the United States(21:48).

Honduran President Xiomara Castro is paying a visit to China following the establishment of diplomatic ties (02:35). Russia and Ukraine are blaming each other of damaging a pipeline associated with the future of the Black Sea grain deal (16:21). And New York is shrouded in a yellowish haze as a result of the wildfires in Canada (24:25).

Supporting measures are in place for China's national college entrance exams (02:42). Russia and Ukraine blame each other for the destruction of the Kakhovka dam (12:15). And China's Snooker Association has vowed tough punishments after two players received lifetime bans (48:09).

China's embassy in Honduras is up and running (2:40). Ukraine accuses Russia of blowing up a dam near Kherson (11:45). And this year, millions of Gaokao exam takers have 21 new majors to choose from (18:22).

Train services have resumed in India after a three-train collision killed nearly 300 people (2:42). Oil prices have jumped following Saudi Arabia's decision to cut production by one million barrels per day (7:31). And we learn about China's efforts to reduce plastic pollution on this World Environment Day (10:03).

Ratification in the Philippines marks the full implementation of RCEP (02:37). The U.S. Congress has passed the debt ceiling bill after the Senate's approval (14:31). And China's Shenzhou-15 astronauts are coming home (20:59).

A bill to lift the U.S. government's debt ceiling has cleared its first hurdle in the House (02:37). Singapore's former foreign minister says the United States should show sincerity before talking with China (10:04). And Sevilla has won the Europa League for a seventh time (47:42).

Russia calls the drone attack on its capital a terrorist act (02:38). China's defence minister is attending the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this week (08:45). And China's information and commerce ministers meet Tesla CEO Elon Musk (33:09).

Six astronauts are inside China's space station after the arrival of the Shenzhou-16 crew (2:35). Moscow says Ukrainian drones have attacked the capital city, which Kyiv has denied (15:51). And Chinese player Zhang Zhizhen has made history at Roland Garros (48:50).

China is ready to launch its Shenzhou-16 mission to the space station with the country's first civilian astronaut on board (2:33). Female scientists are in the spotlight at this year's Zhongguancun Forum (10:07). And the Turkish president has won another term (17.02).

China and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have agreed to lift their bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. (0:59) Moscow and Minsk have signed a deal formalizing the deployment of Russia's tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory. (6:19) And in our special series, Xizang's unique culture injects vitality to the region's economy. (15:25)

President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo will meet with Chinese leaders and sign cooperation documents during his state visit (1:01). A Chinese envoy has met with French officials to discuss a peaceful solution for the Ukraine crisis (7:50). And our special series looks at how The Tibetan language is helping promote culture in Xizang (15:21).

China and Russia are set to discuss agriculture and transport among other topics during Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin's visit. (00:59) U.S. Republican and Democratic leaders are trading barbs as the deadline for a debt default approaches. (08:39) And our special series on Xizang elaborates on ecological conservation. (14:50)

China's Peak Mission expedition team has reached the summit of the world's tallest peak and completed a technical upgrade of the world's highest automatic weather station.(05:55) Turkiye's third-place presidential election candidate is endorsing the incumbent.(15:08) And China is getting ready to launch the Shenzhou-16 crew to its space station.(25:57)

Both of Sudan's rival factions say they will commit to a short-term ceasefire. (06:24) China says it will promote a global community of health for all. (10:26) And China has won its 13th Sudirman Cup. (47:29)

China and five Central Asian countries have signed a Xi'an Declaration on future cooperation plans (00:58). The Syrian president is in Saudi Arabia to attend the Arab League summit after its return to the bloc (12:19). And rain-triggered floods have killed more than a dozen people in northern Italy (21:24).

All six heads of state for the China-Central Asia Summit are gathered in Xi'an to attend the two-day event (01:05). A special Chinese envoy has discussed peace plans with Ukraine's president and foreign minister (10:36). And it's a showdown between Manchester City and Inter Milan in the Champions League final (45:50).

The Kazakh president says there should be no concerns about closer China-Central Asia ties.(00:53) High-tech products are in the spotlight at the China-CEEC expo.(09:34) And there's still no agreement on the U.S. debt limit after another round of talks but a deal could be close.(12:46)

Exhibitors are exploring new business opportunities at the China-Central and Eastern European Countries Expo. (00:55) The Ukrainian president says the country is preparing for a counteroffensive against Russia. (17:18) And the Thai prime minister has congratulated the winning parties after the country's election. (30:50)

Election results: Thailand's opposition claims victory, Turkish candidates head to run-off.(00:55) The Eritrean president goes to the Tiananmen Square during his China visit.(07:56) And Sudan's military leader has decided to free RSF's bank accounts.(21:18)

The United States is preparing for a mass influx of migrants as Title 42 expires (0:54). Türkiye says parties to the Black Sea Grain Initiative are nearing a deal for extension (8:55). And a Chinese e-commerce company has transformed the shopping experience in Africa (15:49).

China says it has ensured absolute security of staple food (0:55). Four-way talks are underway to discuss the extension of the Black Sea grain deal (10:50). And Indonesia's president is calling for unity within the ASEAN region (21:30).

China is launching its Tianzhou-6 cargo spacecraft. (01:00) Talks between the U.S. president and congressional leaders failed to resolve the debt issue. (10:55) And violence in Sudan has affected people's livelihood, health and security. (17:17)

China's foreign trade expanded to over 13tln yuan in the first four months. (11:46) Iran is making final preparations to resume diplomatic missions in Saudi Arabia as the two countries will reopen embassies soon. (00:55) And talks between Sudan's rival forces have yielded no concrete result yet. (04:36)

A truce seems to be holding in Khartoum after representatives of Sudan's rival factions began talks.(00:56) Japan's prime minister has wrapped up a visit to South Korea in a first by a Japanese leader in 12 years.(11:08) And rescue workers are in Jiangxi to aid flood relief efforts.(20:58)

Russia is accusing the United States of orchestrating the drone attack on the Kremlin (0:59). Serbia has had a second mass shooting in as many days (3:36). And Iran's president says his visit to Damascus is a new beginning in relations with Syria (5:15).

Ukraine has denied its involvement after Russia accused Kyiv of a drone attack on the Kremlin (1:04). Iran and Syria have signed long-term deals on oil, transportation and free trade zones (7:05). And China's foreign minister is in India to attend a SCO meeting (18:04).

Tourism significantly recovered in China as passenger flows remained high at the end of the Labor Day holiday. (01:03) South Sudan says leaders of Sudan's rival factions have agreed to a seven-day truce. (17:28) And Zhang Zhizhen continues to write history by reaching the Madrid Open quarterfinals. (47:07)

Holiday makers in China made nearly 160 million trips in the first three days of the Labor Day holiday.(01:02) Sudan's army and paramilitary RSF have agreed to send representatives for talks.(09:05) And the IMF predicts that Asia's economy will grow 4.6 pct this year.(36:59)

Chinese travelers made 50 million passenger trips via rail and highway during the first two days of the Labor Day holiday. (00:59) Sporadic fighting is reported in Sudan despite an extension of the truce. (16:07) And Ding Liren has become China's first men's world chess champion. (46:31)

Both the Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF have agreed to extend their ceasefire (0:57). The Kremlin says it welcomes the phone call between the leaders of China and Ukraine (6:58). And China is well prepared for a surge in travel during the Labor Day holiday (15:44).

The Sudanese army says its has approved a 72-hour extension of the ceasefire (1:05). China and five Central Asian countries have agreed to hold the China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an next month (9:03). And Giant Panda Ya Ya is home after 20 years in the United States (15:24).

A partial ceasefire is holding in Sudan, but there is now risk of a biological hazard threatening the region.(01:03) Russia's foreign minister says the Black Sea grain deal is at a deadlock.(17:18) And Giant Panda Ya Ya is coming home.(35:30)

Most of the 1,000 Chinese nationals in Sudan have evacuated to safer places. (01:06) Officials say the Canton Fair has posted the best on-site transaction results among trade expos. (12:40) And U.S. President Joe Biden is seeking another term in the White House. (19:28)

The Chinese embassy is helping Chinese nationals to get out of Sudan. (00:58) China has released color images of Mars. (07:15) And films featuring the experiences of elderly people are screening at the Beijing International Film Festival. (53:23)

Sudan's RSF paramilitary group has agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire to facilitate humanitarian efforts, but fighting is ongoing (1:02). NATO has reaffirmed Ukraine's membership bid (18:44). SpaceX's Starship blew up a few minutes into its first test flight (25:00).

China and Gabon are celebrating closer economic and cultural ties after agreeing to lift their relationship (1:00). Another ceasefire agreement has collapsed in Sudan (8:42). And the art-toy industry has become a stable contributor to China's economic growth (19:22).

Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed lifting China-Gabon ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership during President Ali Bongo Ondimba's state visit. (10:48) A ceasefire agreement has failed in Sudan as fighting trapped more people in and around the capital. (00:59) And there are 100 days to go until the Summer Universiade in Chengdu. (46:40)

The United Nations says the warring sides in Sudan have not shown any willingness to negotiate. (00:57) China welcomes Gabon's president, saying the visit will generate new outcomes in cooperation. (06:09) And China's GDP expanded 4.5 percent in Q1. (38:04)

Fighting continues in Sudan as the international community calls for an end to hostilities.(01:00) In-person exhibitions have resumed at the ongoing Canton Fair.(10:07) And tensions are rising as the U.S., South Korea, and Japan stage military exercises.(22:00)

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is in Beijing to meet Chinese leaders after stopping in Shanghai (01:01). The Hainan Expo has a camping category amid a boom in outdoor vacations (09:24). The FBI has arrested a member of the U.S. Air National Guard over the leak of classified documents (15:17).

Brazilian President Lula attended the inauguration of the president of the New Development Bank after arriving in China for a state visit (1:04). High-end brands at the Hainan Expo are discovering more potential of the Chinese market (11:16). And China's foreign trade has returned to growth (37:53).

Brazilian President Lula has embarked on a state visit to China, looking to expand trade and cooperation. (01:06) This year's Hainan Expo features green and smart consumption trends. (07:56) And the IMF has forecast that China's economy will grow by 5.2% this year. (40:20)

Global business leaders are gathered in Hainan for the China International Consumer Products Expo. (01:01) A military drill between the U.S. and the Philippines has been met with protests. (13:32) And China's March CPI is up 0.7 percent yearly. (38:40)

The Shandong aircraft carrier has participated in a military drill in waters surrounding Taiwan. (00:57) U.S. authorities are investigating a wide-spread intelligence breach involving government files. (07:29) And China's IPO issuance has fully transitioned to a registration-based system. (38:53)

China and France have struck deals on aviation, civilian nuclear energy, and culture during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit (1:01). The leaders of Russia and Belarus have discussed expanding economic cooperation and bolstering defense ties (11:03). And the IMF is warning of the weakest 5-year global economic growth since 1990 (19:45).

The Chinese president has met his French counterpart in Beijing and called for the two countries to contribute to multilateralism and peace (1:01). Chinese authorities have condemned Washington for approving the transit of Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen through the United States (12:42). And it's been 60 years since the first Chinese medical aid team arrived in Africa (20:15).

The French president is in China to begin a three-day visit.(00:58) Former U.S. President Donald Trump has lashed out at his prosecution following his arraignment in New York.(09:46) And Russia says it will take countermeasures after Finland officially became a NATO member.(14:25)

China's ambassador says trade cooperation with France has maintained healthy and stable development. (01:02) Russia says it will strengthen its military capacity in response to Finland's accession to NATO. (09:56) And the Asian Development Bank has hailed China's leading role in the region's economic growth. (20:13)

A former Kuomintang legislator is calling the Taiwan leader's stopover in the United States a disappointment. (01:00) Victories for the Finnish conservative party and a former Montenegro minister. (12:06) And some OPEC+ members have announced surprise oil output cuts. (20:15)

The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference has wrapped up in Hainan Province, with discussions on AI technology, medicine and digital finance held on the last day of the event. (01:00) Dozens of pilgrims have died in a mishap at a temple in India during a religious festival. (11:16) And Donald Trump has become the first former president to be indicted for a crime. (16:53)

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has urged efforts to jointly safeguard a peaceful and stable environment for development and inject more certainty into the volatile global environment. (01:01) Mexican authorities are investigating the deadly fire at a migrant detention facility near the U.S. border. (13:59) And a fire onboard a ferry in the Philippines has caused casualties among passengers. (23:27)

Authorities in Mexico say the fire at a migrant detention facility near the U.S. border killed dozens of people (01:01). Data shows how trade ties have deepened between China and Malaysia under the RCEP trade deal (07:03). U.S. lawmakers are blaming regulators for the failures of three U.S. banks earlier this month (17:43).

Police in Tennessee are investigating a deadly mass shooting at a school in Nashville (01:00). Officials at the Boao Forum for Asia in Hainan Province have released their annual report (08:49). And Israel's prime minister has delayed his government's judicial reforms following mass protests in the country (20:15).

China and Honduras have formally established diplomatic relations after the central American country severed official ties with Taiwan (01:00). The China Development Forum wraps up in Beijing, with the focus on global economic recovery (08:46). And thousands of Israelis take to the streets after the prime minister sacked his defense minister (16:04).

Tiktok's Chief Executive Officer has testified before a US Congressional committee over allegations of security concerns and Chinese influence. (01:06) The Swiss central bank announced a hefty rate hike as it also declared the country's banking crisis to be over. (10:09) And Chinese scientists have discovered a key gene that helps crops tolerate saltier soil conditions. (22:17)

The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates amid the recent turmoil in the banking sector.(00:59) Russia accuses the UK of upping the stakes in Ukraine by supplying Kyiv with depleted uranium shells.(13:50) And more than 300 guests from around the world have gathered in Beijing for a forum on democracy.(23:56)

The Chinese president has concluded his three-day state visit in Russia following the signing of several agreements (01:02). The U.S. treasury secretary says she is prepared to take steps to stop "contagion" in the banking system (11:59). And Thailand's king has dissolved parliament to make way for elections in May (21:50).

The Chinese president has called for a political solution to the Ukraine conflict during a conversation with his Russian counterpart in Moscow (01:02). The French government has survived two confidence votes in parliament amid ongoing anger over pension reforms in the country (14:40). And a UN report calls for greater political will in the fight against climate change (21:02).

The Chinese president says his visit to Russia will be a journey of friendship, cooperation and peace (01:03). UBS has struck a deal to purchase Credit Suisse as part of efforts to curb fears over global financial markets (15:54). And China again leaves its benchmark lending rates unchanged (37:40).

The Chinese president will visit Russia next week. China's foreign ministry describes the visit as a trip of friendship, cooperation and peace.(01:00) The U.S. treasury secretary has made her first comments following the banking crisis in the country.(10:47) And India is moving to prevent wide-scale blackouts like the ones the country experienced last summer.(20:38)

The Chinese president has proposed the Global Civilization Initiative and respect for the diversity of civilizations.(01:00) Concern for the global banking system is spreading in Europe with a major lender taking steps to strengthen liquidity.(07:33) And countries in southern Africa continue to struggle in the aftermath of Cyclone Freddy.(14:08)

China's economy has recorded steady growth through the first two months of the year (00:59). Moody's has downgraded the credit outlook for the entire U.S. banking system (11:02). And a former Australian prime minister has criticized his country's nuclear submarine deal with the U.S. and UK (19:37).

The U.S. president is promising to take action to ensure the safety of the country's banking system (01:00). Governments and organizations worldwide are concerned about military cooperation involving the U.S., UK and Australia (09:02). And the city of New York is auctioning off a 300-year-old violin (52:58).

The Chinese president spoke at the closing of the 14th National People's Congress, calling for building a modern, socialist country (01:01). U.S. officials say customers at the troubled Silicon Valley Bank will continue to have access to their deposits (15:45). And China's market for New Energy Vehicles is moving into high gear (38:47).

China's top legislature has elected Xi Jinping as the country's president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission. (01:02) Chinese farmers are increasingly turning to e-commerce to sell their goods. (08:15) And the head of the company behind the train derailment and chemical spill in Ohio has issued an apology in front of a U.S. senate committee. (18:43)

Chinese lawmakers at the annual political meetings are looking to enhance the quality and efficiency of legislation. (01:46) NPC deputies explain how they are dedicated to the country's goals for improving rural areas across China. (06:37) And German officials say they have searched a ship believed to be involved in last year's Nord Stream pipeline explosions. (18:27)

China's unveiled the draft of a plan for the biggest reorganization of State Council departments in years (01:44). China is making efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the farming sector (10:05). And France's nationwide protest against pension reforms is spilling into a second day (21:49).

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has answered questions from domestic and foreign journalists on the sidelines of China's annual legislative session. (04:44) China will set up a national financial regulatory administration, with a plan submitted to the national legislature for deliberation. (07:48) And South Korea has announced compensation plans for people forced to work under Japan's occupation in the early 20th century. (20:17)

Chinese President Xi Jinping says high-quality development is the primary task in building a modern socialist country (01:44). Members of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference have been discussing how to better accommodate migrant workers in cities (15:47). And Chinese durian lovers will soon enjoy the delicious Philippine varieties of the fruit as the first export shipment is scheduled to reach China before the end of the month (38:24).

The two biggest annual gatherings on China's political calendar both open this weekend. (01:47) The G20 foreign ministers' meeting has issued a call for multilateral cooperation to tackle global challenges. (10:08) And public anger is rising in Greece as authorities admit mistakes in the deadly train accident. (19:48)

The Chinese president has told his Belarusian counterpart that China's development will benefit countries globally.(00:59) Officials say the central government has scaled up efforts to implement employment-first policies and supporting measures.(05:26) And investigators in Greece say human error is likely responsible for Tuesday's deadly train collision.(13:39)

A deadly train collision in Greece has left more than 30 people dead and many injured (00:58). Nigerian election officials have declared a winner in the country's presidential vote over the weekend (05:42). And China's manufacturing PMI has recorded strong gains in February (37:15).

Foreign Minister Qin Gang says China will follow its path of human rights development and contribute to global human rights governance (03:38). Hong Kong has announced plans to drop its COVID-19 mask mandate from Wednesday (05:28). And the UK and the European Union have struck a new Brexit-related deal involving Northern Ireland (14:17).

UN Resident Coordinator in Ukraine Denise Brown says amid the dire situation on the front line, any initiative to find peace is welcome (01:03). The Chinese foreign minister will deliver a video address at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva (08:55). And electric vehicle exports in Shanghai have maintained strong momentum in the first two months of the year (42:25).

China has released a position paper on the Ukraine crisis, calling for dialogue and negotiation for a peaceful solution. (01:02) Several Chinese cities have rolled out reforms of the public healthcare system. (20:06) And U.S. investigators say the train crew had little warning ahead of the Ohio derailment. (24:14)

The search and rescue efforts resume at a collapsed coal mine in northern China after a halt caused by a landslide at the rescue site.(01:03) Ukraine is looking to extend the expiring Black Sea Grain Initiative by another year.(14:31) And China issues more certificates of origin under the RCEP trade deal.(37:33)

The top leadership of the Communist Party of China is focusing on the role of science and technology (01:02). Russia is suspending its participation in the only remaining nuclear weapons treaty with the U.S. (12:13) And China has expressed support for speeding up an investigation into the Nord Stream gas pipeline sabotage (16:09).

China has released its Global Security Initiative Concept Paper for common and sustainable security (00:54). More earthquakes have struck Turkiye and Syria, just two weeks after a pair of temblors killed tens of thousands of people (09:55). And China has launched a pilot program for real estate investment (37:09).

China has released a report accusing the U.S. of abusing its power globally (00:58). Russian forces continue to target Ukraine's eastern industrial heartland while Ukraine presses U.S. Congress members for F-16 fighter jets (05:25). And residents of an American town continue to report symptoms following a train derailment and chemical spill in Ohio (20:32).

The top leadership of the Communist Party of China has declared the country's decisive victory over Covid-19.(01:01) The UN has launched an appeal to help people in southern Turkiye while continuing its cross-border aid delivery into northwest Syria in the aftermath of the earthquakes.(19:23) And Japan again aborts the launch of its new flagship H3 rocket.(34:08)

China and Iran have issued a joint communique touching on a number of areas after the countries' presidents met in Beijing.(01:02) China's top diplomat has met with French leaders in Paris, discussing climate, trade, and a host of other issues.(03:56) And a Chinese search and rescue team has ended its mission in the city of Antakya in southern Turkiye.(33:06)

The Iranian president is visiting China. The two countries have signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents (01:04). Officials in the U.S. say toxic chemicals that spilled during a train derailment have entered the Ohio River (10:06). And rescuers in Turkiye have found more quake survivors more than a week after the disaster struck (19:35).

Chinese officials are stressing efforts to ensure food security in the country this year (1:00). Rescuers in the quake zones in Syria and Turkiye say the window for finding survivors is nearly closed (09:29). And police in the U.S. say the suspect who opened fire at Michigan State University is dead (17:58).

The Red Cross Society of China has sent more aid to quake-hit Syria. The latest supplies can meet the needs of more than 10,000 people (10:48). Schools across China are re-opening for in-person learning following the easing of COVID restrictions (15:07). And Wu Yibing has become the first Chinese male player to win an ATP Tour single's title (46:22).

Search and rescue groups from around the world continue to arrive in the quake zones in Turkiye and Syria. (02:55) The Chinese president has held a meeting in Beijing with the Cambodian prime minister. (10:53) And the Shenzhou-15 crew on the Tiangong space station has completed the mission's first spacewalk. (20:21)

Search and rescue efforts continue in the quake zones in Turkiey and Syria amid freezing weather. (00:58) The Red Cross Society of China is sending a team of rescue workers and medical supplies to Syria for disaster relief. (13:52) And China's industrial internet sector is looking for more talents. (39:34)

The international community is rallying financial aid and manpower for Turkiye and Syria (05:09). As earthquake relief assistance arrives in Turkiye from different parts of China, a local Chinese organization is busy helping coordinate the rescue work on the ground (12:12). And the NBA has a new all-time scoring leader (46:27).

Rescuers are racing against time to find survivors under the rubble following the earthquake that devastated Turkiye and Syria on Monday (01:04). The UN Secretary General has outlined a series of priorities for 2023 (12:01). And companies across China are busy hiring new workers amid a labor shortage (17:50).

Rescue efforts are underway after a powerful earthquake devastated Turkiye and Syria, causing heavy casualties (01:01). Chinese travelers are flocking overseas now that COVID restrictions have eased and group tours have resumed (07:25). And the UK is bracing for the biggest strike in the history of the National Health Service (21:52).

The Chinese mainland is scrapping quotas for passengers from Hong Kong and Macao arriving through land ports. (01:02) Pakistani authorities say they've identified the suicide bomber who struck a mosque in Peshawar. (22:35) And a survey shows China's services sector recorded significant improvement in January. (38:07)

The president of the 77th UN General Assembly is on a visit in China.(01:01) The outbound tourism market has been making a strong recovery since China scrapped most of its COVID restrictions.(07:54) And organizers have released two reports on the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics to mark the one-year anniversary of the Games.(47:44)

China's tourism market has recorded a strong recovery during the Spring Festival holiday (00:58). Searchers in Pakistan have recovered more bodies from the mosque struck on Monday by a suicide bomber (10:15). And Australian authorities have found a missing radioactive capsule (11:46).

The International Monetary Fund has projected China's economy to grow by 5.2 percent in 2023, up from the 4.4 percent forecast in October (01:00). Following the week-long Spring Festival holiday, agricultural enterprises across China have sprung back to full production (04:44). And China's manufacturing sector has returned to expansion levels, after three months of contractions induced by COVID-19 (37:41).

Officials say the overall rate of COVID-19 infections during the Spring Festival in China was low, and the cases were in steady decline across the country (01:08). A powerful blast has hit a mosque in Pakistan, causing heavy casualties (19:35). Calls for police reform in the U.S. continue to mount following the death of a motorist in Tennessee (20:20).

The Palestinian side has retaliated with rockets after an Israeli raid in the West Bank. (00:57) China is bracing for another Spring Festival travel peak as the holiday officially comes to an end. (08:18) Outraged police officers in Haiti have stormed the capital airport and the prime minister's official home over the killings of officers by gangs. (17:58)

The U.S. and Germany will send their battling tanks to Ukraine, with Russia warning of the danger of the move （00:49). A global survey shows high approval for China's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic (07:16). And a U.N. report is predicting a slowdown in global economic growth this year compared to 2022 (18:49).

Chinese president Xi Jinping has expressed China's readiness to work with Latin American and Caribbean countries for progress (0:59). Germany has reportedly agreed to send tanks to Ukraine (3:46). And the new New Zealand prime minister has vowed to reshuffle the cabinet and tackle cost-of-living issues (7:25).

China's box office ranks first in the world in total earnings from the beginning of the year, with sales reaching over 530 million dollars, 14-percent higher than North America (00:59). We look at the significance of Chinese New Year to locals in the UK, and what facts they know about it (08:07). South American leaders are gathering in Argentina to discuss a wide range of regional issues (14:57).

People in China and the rest of the world celebrate the Year of the Rabbit (58"); Suspect in California mass shooting has been confirmed dead (16'49"); Chinese blockbuster "The Wandering Earth II" has opened in a limited theatrical release in North America (25'46").

Business executives attending the World Economic Forum have highlighted China's resilience and expressed confidence about the country's economy.(01:03) Chinese New Year celebrations are in full swing around the world.(10:03) And the U.S. government has reached its borrowing limit.(23:48)

More couriers are working ahead of the holiday in China as people increase spending. (07:41) New Zealand's prime minister will step down and is not seeking re-election. (18:48) And two Chinese players are into the 3rd round of women's singles play at the Australian Open. (46:59)

The World Economic Forum and its participants welcome China's role in maintaining global economic stability. (01:03) People are shopping for food and making preparations for the Chinese New Year. (16:23) And the men's defending champion exits the Australian Open in the second round. (46:35)

China's GDP grew three percent last year against headwinds.(00:58) The World Economic Forum's annual Davos meeting is underway in Switzerland.(09:24) And the International Atomic Energy Agency has established a mission at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine.(25:58)

World leaders are gathering in Davos to work out how they can jointly tackle challenges facing all countries (08:00). An expert says she doesn't believe the XBB 1.5 COVID variant will spread on a large scale in China (14:20). And searchers have found the black boxes at the site of a plane crash in Nepal (25:35).

The visiting Chinese foreign minister has reaffirmed China's support for Gabon. (01:01) Culinary and recreational areas in China are bustling once again following the lifting of COVID restrictions. (14:33) And the U.S. attorney general has appointed a special counsel after classified documents were found at President Joe Biden's home in Deleware. (23:51)

The Chinese foreign minister says China will continue to be Africa's development partner. (01:01) Singapore is not imposing travel protocols on Chinese travelers. (16:06) And the U.S. Congress is facing new challenges after it finally convened. (23:00)

The visiting Chinese foreign minister has congratulated Ethiopia on the ceasefire agreement in the Tigray region. (01:02) The World Health Organization says there is no immediate risk for Europe after China lifted its COVID restrictions. (18:11) Mexico, the United States and Canada have discussed issues including migration and drug trafficking at a regional summit. (22:13)

Chinese travelers are rushing to book trips for the Lunar New Year holiday. (01:01) At least 1,200 people are under arrest over the storming of government buildings in Brazil. (13:45) And nurses in both the U.S. and the U.K. are going on strike to demand better pay. (20:13)

China's rural areas are getting ready for challenges to local COVID-19 responses during the Spring Festival travel rush (02:09). China says it supports Brazil's efforts to restore order after violence by supporters of the former president (17:09). And the new Chinese foreign minister carries on a tradition by choosing Africa as the destination of his first overseas trip in the New Year (30:56).

China and Turkmenistan have agreed to lift bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. (00:56) China is poised to embrace the Spring Festival travel rush. (13:48) And Russia has ordered a ceasefire which Ukraine rejected. (22:56)

China and the Philippines have signed agreements to deepen cooperation in areas including agriculture, infrastructure, and tourism. (00:57) Hong Kong residents are excited that travel to the mainland will be normalized soon.(09:29) And U.S. House Republicans are still unable to elect their leader as speaker. (18:01)

The Philippine president is in China to strengthen ties. (00:59) China says it has maintained an open and transparent attitude in its Covid cooperation with the WHO. (15:31) And Cristiano Ronaldo has greeted fans of his new club in Saudi Arabia. (46:50)

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is paying a state to China (1:00). Local governments are preparing medicines and vehicles for COVID-19 patients in rural areas ahead of the Spring Festival (16'45). And Brazilians bid their football king goodbye (46:43).

More Chinese people are traveling during the New Year holiday as COVID restrictions fall (0:54). RCEP will further boost connectivity after it took effect in Indonesia (11:39). And Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva begins his third term as Brazilian president (18:50).

China says there are sufficient medical resources to treat COVID-19 patients(0:47). Restaurant owners in China are full of hopes for the New Year(8:11). And football legend Pele is dead after losing a battle with cancer(44:48).

Various sectors across China are in recovery under the updated COVID response (1:01). The United Nations chief is calling for peace in the new year (23:41). And people around the world are getting ready to ring in 2023 (25:40).

Thailand is expecting Chinese visitors to revive its tourism after China further lifted travel restrictions (3:29). The United States keeps Title 42 in place (17:45). And Russia will ban oil exports as a countermeasure to a price ceiling imposed by Western countries (19:39).

Travelers will no longer need to quarantine upon arrival on the Chinese mainland (0:56). At least 50 people are dead in the winter storm in the U.S. with New York the hardest hit state (9:56). And Ukraine is hoping a peace summit will help resolve the conflict with Russia (19:23).

The Chinese president is urging continuous efforts to enhance the agriculture sector with Chinese characteristics (1:03). China's tourism sector expects a strong rebound under new COVID-19 response measures (11:44). And Russia says it is ready to talk as Moscow and Kyiv blame each other of refusing dialogue (20:48).

Family doctors in some places in China are providing 24-hour services to improve diagnostic efficiency and treatment for COVID-19 (0:53). Russia says Western aid to Ukraine will prolong the conflict (13:13). And a bomb cyclone is affecting at least 60 percent of the U.S. population (21:45).

China continues to offer better COVID-19 services as residents also show their kindness to each other (1:03). Ukraine's president visits the United States (11:48). And some people may have a less festive Christmas season (26:23).

Australia's foreign minister is visiting China as the two countries mark 50 years since they established diplomatic ties (0:58). The United States has recorded 100 million COVID-19 cases (15:08). And Elon Musk says he will step down as Twitter CEO after finding a replacement (27:29).

Different sectors across China are recovering from the impacts of COVID-19 (3:01). European Union ministers have finalized a deal for a natural gas price cap (11:10). And the Australian foreign minister is visiting China (30:57).

A campaign is underway in China to offer a second COVID booster vaccine (3:12). A draft deal calls on developed countries to support developing countries in biodiversity protection (10:51). And Argentina won the World Cup over France on penalties (43:09).

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for cooperation to protect the world's biodiversity (0:56). The United States is supporting the African Union's bid for full G20 membership (19:31). And the IAEA chief is in South Korea to discuss nuclear-related issues in North Korea and Japan (21:42).

The COP15 president is optimistic the conference will reach an agreement to save the Earth's wonders (2:42). The WHO chief says he hopes COVID-19 will not be a global emergency next year (11:41). And the World Cup winner will be decided between France and Argentina (44:25).

China is rolling out a second COVID booster dose for the elderly and the vulnerable (1:16). The United Nations gives China's ecosystem restoration project a nod (10:50). And allies have pledged a one billion U.S. dollar winter aid package for Ukraine (17:23).

China has held a national memorial ceremony for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre (1:00). COP15 participants are trying to reach an agreement to protect the world's critical resources (12:52). And the European Union could face a shortfall of nearly 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas (33:36).

Delegates at the UN biodiversity conference are discussing ways to secure funding to protect the world's resources (1:01). China is set to scrap the travel code in a latest move to adjust its COVID-19 measures (13:48). And Qatar is growing vegetables in the desert with the help of Sichuan Province (23:28).

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Arabian leaders have agreed to bring the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries to higher levels (1:00). Residents speak about new COVID-19 response measures (24:04). China's first homegrown large passenger aircraft has been delivered (38:19).

The Chinese president continues a visit to Saudi Arabia (1:00). COP15 participants are focusing on saving the planet's species and ecosystems (9:10). Bustling life is returning to Chinese cities with eased anti-COVID measures (17:33).

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia for a series of regional summits with Arab leaders (0:48). China is further lifting COVID restrictions (8:42). The second phase of a U.N. Biodiversity Conference gets underway in Canada (17:31).

China holds a memorial service for former president Jiang Zemin (0:55). The WHO says China’s optimized COVID response will help society return to normal (12:04). Russia is preparing a response to G7 and allies' oil price cap (21:45).

China's Shenzhou-14 astronauts have returned to the earth safely(51’’). Major Chinese cities are reducing COVID test requirements(6’45”). OPEC+ decides to keep oil output targets unchanged amid G7's price cap on Russian oil(16’23”). England has set up a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash with France(46’36”).

The body of late Chinese leader Jiang Zemin has been transferred to Beijing before a memorial service next week (0:56). Chinese authorities have called for optimized COVID response nationwide (8:15). G7 are close to agreeing on a price cap on Russian oil, while Moscow has blamed NATO for the escalation of tensions (21:32).

A memorial service will be held on December 6 for Jiang Zemin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (0:51). Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with European Council President Charles Michel on China-Europe ties (5:36). French President Emmanuel Macron is on a state visit to the U.S. (20:22).

Former Chinese President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Jiang Zemin has passed away (1:07). China has sent another three astronauts to its space station (9:54). NATO has promised more support for Kyiv, while officials of Russia's Kursk region accuse Ukrainian forces of striking a power plant (24:11).

Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith is paying a three-day state visit to China from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 (1:01). Russia says its troops are not pulling out of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (6:18). And giant pandas from China are a new attraction in Qatar during the World Cup (18:02).

The completion of China's first space station is drawing near with the Shenzhou-15 mission ready to take flight (1:01). Russia and Ukraine have agreed to renew a deal allowing for grain and fertilizer exports (15:27). And Chinese football fans watching the World Cup are creating huge sales potential (24:15).

Xi Jinping says China stands ready to work with Cuba to expand cooperation (0:59). The Russia-Ukraine conflict has entered its ninth month (9:10). New details about the mass shooting in the U.S. state of Virginia (16:45). China's central bank will cut the reserve requirement ratio for banks by 0.25 percentage points (31:35).

The Cuban president is on a state visit to China (0:58). China vows better financing support to rural vitalization (4:53). Anwar Ibrahim has been sworn in as prime minister of Malaysia (14:13). The U.S. is reeling from another mass shooting (17:37).

Rescuers in Indonesia are continuing to search for quake survivors (0:58). Initial probe finds illegal welding cause of central China factory fire (3:46). RMB’s presence in global payments and settlements is discussed at the Financial Street Forum in Beijing (8:07). Ukrainian authorities are evacuating civilians from two regions (19:18).

Indonesian officials say Monday's earthquake in West Java has killed over 250 people (1:02). China's green finance plans are in the spotlight at the ongoing Financial Street Forum in Beijing (5:51). A fire at a factory in Henan Province has killed 38 people. Turkiye's president has hinted at a ground incursion in northern Syria (16:08).

The COP27 U.N. Climate Conference in Egypt wraps up with a mix of success and disappointment (0:59). China's annual Financial Street Forum is now underway in Beijing (7:38). Messages of diversity and inclusion delivered at the World Cup opening ceremony (14:46).

Chinese President Xi Jinping is stressing fairness, justice, opening up, and inclusivity to build an Asia-Pacific community with a shared future. Delegates at COP27 in Egypt continue to work on climate action plans as the clock ticks down on their summit (0:59). And Qatar is preparing to accommodate 1.2 million visitors for the World Cup that kicks off this weekend (21:56).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed peaceful development, openness, inclusiveness, and solidarity in the Asia Pacific region (1:03). China's Shenzhou-14 crew has conducted a third spacewalk (18:54). And NATO thinks the missile that fell in Poland may have accidentally come from Ukraine (20:50).

Chinese President Xi Jinping is urging G20 members to strengthen cooperation to release the potential of the digital economy to promote global growth (00:58). The Jakarta-Bandung High Speed Railway has started trial operation (07:27). China and Luxembourg are marking 50 years of diplomatic ties (18:59).

Chinese president Xi Jinping is calling on G20 members to promote more inclusive, beneficial and resilient global development in the face of various challenges (01:02). China is combating COVID-19 with more targeted approaches (06:29). And the world hits eight billion people (23:17).

The leaders of China and the United States have met face-to-face for the first time since Joe Biden took office (01:01). Indonesian President Joko Widodo calls for concrete actions at the G20 Summit to solve the most pressing issues facing the world (10:28). And COP27 has hailed China's climate adaptation strategy (25:24).

The Chinese president is to attend G20 and APEC summits next week, where he will also meet with several leaders including the US president (1:03). China scraps a major restriction on international flights and reduces the amount of quarantine time for inbound travelers in its new COVID guidance (15:36). Sales maintain the momentum as China's annual shopping festival climaxes (40:50).

China and Cambodia have agreed to strengthen ties during Li Keqiang's visit (0:58). The fifth China International Import Expo is drawing to a close in Shanghai (8:03). Both chambers of the U.S. Congress remain too close to call in the midterm elections (16:04).

Control of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate still hangs in the balance (01:01). Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is in Cambodia for a series of meetings on East Asia cooperation (07:07). Sweden is promising to live up to the security commitments made to Türkiye (23:02).

The U.N. secretary general has warned that the world is “on a highway to climate hell” (00:59). The Chinese premier has called for stronger China-Cambodia friendship and closer East Asia cooperation (08:14). Millions of U.S. voters are casting their ballots in the country's midterm elections (19:54).

The COP27 U.N. Climate Change Conference has opened in Egypt (00:57). The ongoing China International Import Expo is focused on "green" and "low carbon" solutions (09:38). A plane crash in Tanzania has claimed at least 19 lives (21:39).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for closer Sino-German cooperation amid global challenges (01:04). China has released a white paper on its achievements in developing the Beidou Navigation Satellite System (14:03). The Beijing International Marathon will return this weekend after being canceled for two straight years (46:33).

The Mengtian lab module has reached its permanent position in orbit, giving China's space station a "T" shaped configuration (1:01). More foreign leaders are visiting China in the hope of promoting relations and cooperation (3:25). North Korea test-fired more missiles on Thursday, including one described as an intercontinental ballistic missile (17:46).

Chinese President Xi Jinping called for more efforts to promote strategic cooperation with Pakistan during a meeting with visiting Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif (01:04). Tensions are mounting after Pyongyang fired artillery shells in response to joint military drills between Washington and Seoul (08:07). The first village to benefit from China's "targeted poverty alleviation" is attracting young people back home to develop their businesses (21:37).

The Chinese and Vietnamese ruling parties are vowing to bring relations between the two countries to a new level (01:01). The Pakistani prime minister is visiting China aiming to further promote cooperation (05:27). Preparations for the 5th China International Import Expo are in full swing (37:21).

The construction of China's space station is entering the final stage following the successful launch of the Mengtian space lab module (01:03). South Korean authorities are investigating the deadly stampede in Seoul over the weekend (12:40). Many young Chinese people are advocating frugal lifestyles as they mark World Thrift Day (22:58).

General Secretary Xi Jinping has stressed promoting the founding spirit of the Communist Party of China and striving in unity for fulfilling the goals set by the Party congress (1:00). EU energy ministers are looking for ways to keep energy prices down across the bloc this winter (9:14). A report shows an alarming drop in the global wildlife population over the last fifty years (24:18).

The Chinese president's letter to the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations says closer communication and cooperation between the two sides will help bring greater stability and certainty to the world (1:04). The UK's new prime minister has faced opposition lawmakers in Parliament for the first time (10:47). The International Energy Agency says it believes global emissions will peak in 2025 (24:37).

New trends in consumer spending have become a key factor driving China's economic growth (01:03). Some global scholars believe China's experience in governance and development has set a good example for other countries to learn from (05:52). Health experts in the United States are concerned over the triple threat of flu, COVID-19 and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (26:14).

Observers are expecting that Rishi Sunak will have to face enormous challenges as he assumes office as British prime minister (00:58). Voters express concerns over soaring living costs as the midterm elections approach in the United States (07:37). China's second space station lab module is ready for launch (20:25).

A CPC report has charted a course for building China into a great, modern socialist country in all respects (01:05). Many US hospitals continue to report overwhelming numbers of respiratory illnesses involving children (21:32). China sees a better economic performance and foreign trade in Q3 (38:43).

Officials elaborate on China's progress in conservation and environmental protection on the sideline of the CPC National Congress (1:07). Britain's Conservative Party has laid out the rules for selecting the next party leader, who also becomes prime minister (18:26). Pfizer expects to quadruple the price of its COVID-19 vaccine next year (27:28).

Chinese officials at the CPC National Congress have reiterated the country's commitment to building a world of lasting peace through dialogue and consultation(1:07). U.S. President Joe Biden has announced he will release 15 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve(23:26). The World Health Organization says COVID-19 is still a global public health emergency(25:51).

Legal authorities at the 20th CPC National Congress elaborate on how China plans to improve the rule-of-law in the country (1:06). The European Commission has proposed more measures for tackling high energy prices (19:03). An Italian astronaut who is popular in China returns to Earth after spending six months in orbit (24:29).

Leaders and officials from around the world say the ongoing CPC National Congress in Beijing offers inspiration and opportunity (1:02). Uganda is developing its first major commercial oil project with assistance from China (16:27). Scientists at the World Health Summit are talking about collaboration for fighting pandemics like COVID-19 (22:35).

The Communist Party of China is aiming to improve governance within its ranks and further strengthen the Party in the new era (1:01). The U.K.'s new finance minister is facing a difficult task in shoring up the country's struggling economy (18:02). A study on "long COVID" shows how persistent the lingering symptoms can be (26:16).

Delegates express expectations for the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (10:55). The National Grain Security Publicity Week aims to increase public knowledge of grain security in China (18:48). China’s consumer price index rose 2.8 percent year on year in September, reversing the 0.1-percent decline in August (38:15).

European Union energy ministers discuss a possible EU agreement on energy prices in the Czech capital city of Prague (05:32). A senior health expert explains why China should continue with its "dynamic zero" anti-COVID approach (20:06). Many farmers in China are rolling up their sleeves to help ensure food security (22:15).

Russia's Federal Security Service says it has arrested five Russians and three citizens of Ukraine and Armenia for the Crimea Bridge blast (1:03). Astronauts aboard China's space station have livestreamed a science lecture for the first time from the Wentian lab module (9:42). Survivors of the Bali bombing, alongside families and friends of the victims marked the 20-year anniversary of the attacks (23:32).

Ukraine has vowed to strengthen armed forces after Russia's aerial assaults (1:03). Chinese astronauts are set to give the third lecture from the country's space station (9:49). Survivors speak out about abuse at Native American boarding schools (17:33).

Explosions rocked several Ukrainian cities with casualties reported (1:00). North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has guided recent exercises by nuclear tactical operation units (4:01). China's 2nd space station lab module is loaded with propellant for launch (23:04).

A Chinese envoy says a draft document rejected by the UN Human Rights Commission was an attempt at containing China's development (1:00). Thailand is mourning the victims of Thursday's attack at a daycare center in the country (7:59). Swedish authorities say investigators have found evidence of detonations along the damaged Nord Stream pipelines (21:44).

OPEC and its allies say they will cut oil production by two million barrels per day to shore up prices (1:01). South Korean authorities say North Korea has test-fired two more ballistic missiles (5:41). A mass shooting at a daycare center in Thailand leaves at least 34 people dead (16:26).

The South Korean and U.S. militaries have fired a volley of missiles during joint drills (9:21). The national debt of the United States has exceeded 31 trillion dollars for the first time (10:55). An American chemist has won the Nobel Prize twice (26:36).

Tokyo warned residents to take cover after North Korea tested a ballistic missile, sending it flying over Japan (01:04). Russia's Federation Council has ratified legislation allowing four Ukrainian regions to join Russia (02:48). Afghanistan's National Museum is striving to preserve the country's ancient heritage despite decades of conflict (21:57).

Authorities in Indonesia say they will establish an independent fact-finding team to investigate the deadly stampede at a football stadium that killed at least 125 people (1:02). Svante Paabo has won the Nobel Prize in Medicine (3:28). And China is expecting nearly 5.8 mln railway passenger trips on the third day of the National Day holiday (23:05).

Millions of people in China are ready to travel during the National Day holiday, which is expected to boost the country's tourism industry (7:08). China has moved the Wentian lab module by using a large robotic arm (12:14). European Union officials have met in Brussels to discuss the energy crisis and other issues affecting the region (17:41).

A senior Chinese diplomat says the country has always been a contributor to world peace, development and international order while expanding ties with the rest of the world (5:42). Sweden has detected a fourth leak on the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic Sea (23:24). China's central bank says the country will carry out finance reform in three cities (37:54).

The United Nations nuclear watchdog has expressed readiness to further deepen cooperation with China (3:48). China's agricultural technology and smart devices are helping farmers in many other Asian countries (13:40). Authorities say China is confident that it will achieve positive growth in its foreign trade in the second half of the year (38:35).

The United Nations Secretary-General has called for the elimination of nuclear threats around the world (0:59). Several countries have voiced support for China in defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity (5:01). A growing number of people in China are staying in homestays while traveling (10:04).

Authorities say China's progress in new infrastructure has facilitated the country's social and economic development over the past decade (1:02). A group of artists in Shandong Province have helped their village become a key tourist attraction (10:51). A report by China's central bank shows that yuan-denominated assets are increasingly popular among overseas investors (39:13).

Farmers across China celebrate the annual harvest festival in various ways (7:04). California plans to start installing windfarm facilities off the U.S. west coast before the end of the year (23:09). Official data shows that the number of new energy vehicles registered in China has reached nearly 11 million (37:16).

The Chinese foreign minister has urged developed countries to fulfill their commitments and provide developing countries with support (2:26). The Afghan central bank says the country has received 40 million U.S. dollars in cash as humanitarian aid to bolster its economy (14:49). Some public health experts have raised concerns after U.S. President Joe Biden declared that the pandemic is "over" (23:39).

The Russian president has ordered the first military mobilization in his country since World War II (0:59). The General Debate of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly has opened in New York (5:14). China is marking World Alzheimer's Day (10:26).

While meeting with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that mishandling the Taiwan question will have a disruptive impact on Sino-U.S. ties (1:00). A senior United Nations official has hailed China's efforts in poverty alleviation (1:53). Fruit farmers across many parts of China are embracing a bumper harvest of their products (10:51).

The head of the United Nations is calling on wealthier nations to live up to their climate change commitments to help vulnerable countries (1:03). A number of entrepreneurs and businesses from China and Togo have bolstered bilateral trade (8:09). Officials say foreign direct investment into the Chinese mainland expanded 16 percent to over 890 billion yuan in the first eight months of the year (38:28).

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has hailed the Global Development Initiative's role in helping implement the Sustainable Development Goals (21:39). A Chinese envoy has called for measures to ensure food security (23:44). A new batch of data shows China's economic recovery has been picking up steam over the past few months (39:33).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with leaders from other Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries, who are in Samarkand to attend the organization's summit (1:02). United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says he has spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about exporting Russian fertilizer through Black Sea ports (24:11). Carmakers are showcasing a number of new electric vehicles at an auto show in Detroit (40:41).

The Kazakh ambassador to China says President Xi Jinping's visit to Kazakhstan is of historic significance to bilateral relations (1:12). The United Nations has voiced deep concern about reports of renewed fighting along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border (21:13). Data shows that Shanghai's foreign trade maintained double-digit growth in July and August (38:40).

The United Nations nuclear watchdog chief says Russia and Ukraine are both interested in creating a security zone around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (15:23). The Chinese Ministry of Water Resources says the country has achieved major progress in water conservancy in the past decade (32:24). Data shows that China's small businesses continued their recovery momentum in August (38:22).

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Samarkand, Uzbekistan later this week (1:08). The United Nations Secretary-General has called for solidarity in South-South cooperation (10:01). A German automaker is partnering with two Chinese companies to make better batteries for electric vehicles (36:32).

Health authorities are implementing a series of preventive measures to ensure that people who resettled in tents will not fall victim to cluster infections after the quake that hit Sichuan (6:41). China has extended condolences to the United Kingdom upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II (11:58). Official data shows that China's consumer prices rose 2.5 percent in August compared to a year ago (39:19).

Officials say China is addressing issues associated with an aging society by increasing welfare support for senior citizens (10:01). China has encouraged Russia and Ukraine to maintain communication on humanitarian issues (15:39). South Korea has proposed talks with North Korea for the reunion of families separated by the Korean War (25:10).

China has urged maximum efforts in the international community to reduce risk at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant (1:02). Three Chinese astronauts have spoken with youths from eight African countries via video link (16:18). The National Health Commission says the average life expectancy in China has risen from 74.8 to 78.2 years in the past decade (33:29).

Local authorities have been stepping up emergency resettlement in the quake-hit county of Luding, Sichuan Province (1:32). Many African students have chosen to study aerospace engineering in China (12:14). Developers say Chile has granted approval for clinical research for two Chinese-made inactivated vaccines (33:28).

Russia has accused Ukraine of another attack on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant as a United Nations mission evaluates the situation in the area (4:39). Over 20 years of U.S. sanctions have left millions of Zimbabweans in poverty (7:12). The 2022 China Cybersecurity Week is underway in Hefei, Anhui Province (10:54).

A few members of the IAEA team remain at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (7:54). The China International Fair for Trade in Services is attracting visitors with a Metaverse exhibition hall (19:56). And over 100 companies have listed on the Beijing Stock Exchange one year since its establishment (27:33).

A team from the United Nations nuclear watchdog is scheduled to begin inspections at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant on Thursday (8:02). The China International Fair for Trade in Services is underway in Beijing (15:57). And Russia is hosting a week-long set of military exercises in its Far East (27:40).

An IAEA team is heading towards the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine (1:03). The Taliban has declared Aug. 31 a national holiday in Afghanistan (8:40). And Former President Mikhail Gorbachev of the Soviet Union has died at the age of 91 (17:46).

Our reporters take a look at the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan one year after U.S. troops withdrew (0:58). Pakistan estimates its economic losses in floods at $10 bln (12:09). And southwest China is finding solutions after a recent heatwave (16:12).

Pakistan is appealing for help as heavy rainfall has killed over 1,000 people in the country (1:08). The IAEA is set to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant this week (5:26). And Afghanistan is still facing many challenges one year after the withdrawal of U.S. troops (7:33).

The 2022 Changchun Airshow has opened with performances by an aerobatic team of the Chinese air force (3:16). A Chinese university is cultivating talents for better managing water resources in the Lancang-Mekong region (16:14). The World Health Organization says a million people across the globe have died of COVID-19 in 2022 (19:20).

A Chinese envoy has asked the United States and NATO to stop fueling the Ukraine conflict (5:31). A new generation of aerial refueling aircraft and China's most advanced stealth fighters will join the upcoming Changchun Airshow (6:23). Health authorities in Hainan Province say they have made big strides in the pandemic prevention and control battle (15:19).

A Chinese envoy has urged all stakeholders to exercise maximum restraint and minimize the risk of an accident at a nuclear power plant in Ukraine (1:09). China is ramping up efforts to battle droughts and floods (10:05). Many Afghan refugees who arrived in the U.S. one year ago are still struggling to settle down and make a new life (19:08).

Drought continues along Yangtze River causing shortage of power (1:26). Russia has requested a U.N. Security Council meeting on the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine (18:41). Moscow accuses Kyiv for killing Darya Dugina (21:39).

The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the recent remarks by the U.S. Ambassador to China about the Taiwan region expose Washington's hegemonic logic (1:02). Sichuan is facing a water shortage due to prolonged heatwaves, with the impacts rippling through the region's power supply (13:01). Somali forces have ended a deadly siege by gunmen at a hotel in the capital (20:23).

A Chinese envoy says the country has provided Afghanistan with over 350 million yuan worth of urgent humanitarian assistance (1:05). The UN chief calls for demilitarization of the area around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (5:55). Official data shows that foreign direct investment in the Chinese mainland expanded over 17 percent to nearly 800 billion yuan in the first seven months of the year (37:51).

The Chinese Commerce Ministry says the one-China principle is the prerequisite for the Taiwan region to take part in overseas economic cooperation (6:18). Science and technology is a key area of cooperation between China and Africa (8:40). Israel and Türkiye have agreed to restore full diplomatic ties and dispatch ambassadors to each other after years of tensions (21:42).

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will meet with the leaders of Ukraine and Türkiye to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict as well as grain exports (1:09). Russian President Vladimir Putin says U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan destabilizes the regional situation (3:16). China has applied a slew of new technologies in the energy sector (7:44).

The United Nations says they have the logistics and security capacity to support IAEA inspectors to visit Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (5:34). The 12th Beijing International Film Festival has rolled out a series of themed forums (15:51). China is encouraging the use of new technologies to promote agriculture (22:08).

Chinese envoy Yue Xiaoyong says Afghanistan is in urgent need of its foreign reserves to rebuild the country (1:03). The Chinese Embassy in Japan says it has lodged serious representation after Japanese officials sent offerings to the Yasukuni Shrine (10:30). Quanzhou's cuisine embodies strong Chinese traditions with influences from other cultures (22:55).

The United Nations Security Council has held an emergency meeting on the situation at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine (1:07). Quanzhou has a thriving business community that's been playing a key role in boosting the city's economic growth over the years (17:08). The Chinese government, organizations, and the public have been taking action to protect elephants, especially the endangered breeds (20:53).

The Chinese ambassador to the U.S. has accused Washington of double standards for challenging China's sovereignty over Taiwan, while emphasizing the principle of sovereignty for Ukraine (1:02). Chinese astronauts call on young people to send their paintings to the country's Tiangong space station (3:40). Quanzhou is one of the most unique cities in China and is home to an interesting blend of architecture (14:49).

China's State Council has issued a white paper reaffirming that Taiwan is a part of the country (1:01). First group of tourists stranded in China's Sanya return home (19:12). Record-breaking rainfall pounds the Seoul Metropolitan Region in South Korea (22:11). China's CPI hit a two-year high in July (37:45).

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu says the one-China principle is an international consensus and the political foundation for China to interact with other countries (1:02). Hainan is battling with a new wave of COVID-19 (13:46). The United Nations has released a revised humanitarian appeal for more funds toward the crisis in Ukraine (17:57).

Chinese authorities say peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is largely the result of the one-China principle (0:59). South Africa is the first country on the continent to sign a Belt and Road cooperation document (12:37). United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his warning against the use of nuclear weapons (20:03).

China has decided to impose sanctions against U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family members over her recent visit to the Taiwan region (3:28). Chinese enterprises and research institutes working in Africa have teamed up to help boost local economies and China-Africa cooperation (12:05). Some experts say the catering industry in China is expected to rebound from the difficulties of April and May caused by the COVID-19 resurgence (38:35).

The Chinese People's Liberation Army has begun to conduct military exercises and training activities around the Taiwan Island (0:58). The Qixi Festival, also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day, has become well-known among people from different parts of the world (11:12). Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says more grain ships are ready to leave Ukrainian ports following the departure of the first ship on Monday (21:03).

The Chinese foreign minister has denounced U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan (1:01). China and ASEAN have expanded agricultural cooperation over the past three decades (11:31). China is considering allowing foreign multinational groups to establish finance companies in the country (38:27).

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has expressed firm opposition to U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to China's Taiwan region (1:06). Kenya has benefitted considerably from its improved relations with China (15:54). This year's China International Fair for Trade in Services is set to kick off in Beijing at the end of this month (41:07).

China has celebrated the 95th founding anniversary of the People's Liberation Army (0:58). Several Chinese vocational schools have sent support to Kenya to train locals on the operation of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway (13:45). The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set off from the port of Odesa under an internationally brokered safe passage deal (17:04).

The Chinese and U.S. presidents have spoken over the phone, with both leaders describing the talks as candid and in-depth (1:04). The second Hainan Expo will conclude following hundreds of new product launches over the past week (9:32). The U.S. House of Representatives has passed sweeping bipartisan legislation to subsidize the domestic semiconductor industry (25:18).

The Chinese foreign minister is in Uzbekistan for a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (1:04). China's awarded its highest military honor to three servicemen ahead of the anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (8:17). The leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea says the country is ready to mobilize nuclear war deterrent (21:03).

The Philippine president orders rescue relief operations after a strong earthquake hit the country (1:05). The European Union has agreed to curb gas consumption amid fears that Russia could cut-off supplies this winter (3:30). China-backed bank funds the project of slum transformation in Indonesia (15:11).

China's president hosts high-level talks with his counterpart from Indonesia (1:01). Thousands of domestic and international brands are now on display at the 2nd International Consumer Products Expo (8:06). Ukraine says the country’s grain exports will resume later this week under the recent deal signed with Russia (18:38).

Indonesian President Joko Widodo is on a visit to China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping (1:01). Chinese astronauts have entered the new science lab that docked with the country's space station core module (10:49). The second edition of China International Consumer Products Expo kicks off in Hainan (13:53).

Chinese officials say Japan's defense white paper falsely labels China as a regional security concern and distorts China's national defense policy (1:10). China calls Japan's nuclear water discharge irresponsible as Japanese regulators approved a plan to release the Fukushima nuclear plant wastewater into the ocean (19:04). Contact tracing is underway at the White House after U.S. President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 (23:07).

Italy's president has accepted Prime Minister Mario Draghi's resignation (1:02). China's ambassador to the U.S. says Beijing doesn’t seek confrontation (5:48). Russia has resumed gas flow through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Europe following a maintenance shutdown (21:44).

China tells the World Economic Forum that it's committed to a market-oriented, world-class business environment (1:05). The city of Foshan has transformed itself into a hub for high-end manufacturers in recent years (5:00). Sri Lanka has a new president amid the country's economic turmoil (14:05).

China is urging the U.S. to cancel the planned trip to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (1:01). China and Pakistan are cementing their "iron brotherhood" relationship through the construction of an economic corridor (5:32). Much of Europe continues to swelter in record-breaking heat (16:38).

China is preparing to launch the Wentian space lab module from Hainan Province later this month (01:15). Rain-triggered mountain torrents have killed at least six people in Sichuan Province (10:17). South Korea's foreign minister is visiting Japan for the first time in four years (18:22).

The Chinese President has visited a university, an international land port, a residential community and other sites during his inspection tour of Xinjiang (01:10). Indonesia is accelerating development and reshaping its future through its infrastructure cooperation with China (13:54). Italy's president has rejected the prime minister's resignation amid government turmoil over a relief bill to combat soaring prices (26:13).

A Pakistani hydropower project with Chinese investment and expertise has officially begun operation (00:56). China and Argentina are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic ties (14:40). Millions of immigrants in the U.S. are struggling financially as industries are reeling from the pandemic (21:18).

Official data shows that China's foreign trade grew by over nine percent in the first half of 2022 (01:02). Shanghai has recorded its highest temperatures in 150 years (08:54). U.S. President Joe Biden is visiting the Middle East, his first trip to the region since taking office (16:56).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and ASEAN Secretary-General Lim Jock Hoi are vowing to strengthen ties (01:03). Polluting industries in China are taking a new green development path, as the country is pushing them to transition (10:04). A growing number of workers in the U.K. are taking to the streets to demand better working conditions (18:08).

Chinese authorities have called on all stakeholders in Sri Lanka to act in the fundamental interests of the country and its people (01:00). The Russia-Ukraine Conflict has affected the global economy in different ways (06:35). Foreign companies in China are now looking to advance in high tech industries (17:50).

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has died of his wounds after he was shot while delivering a campaign speech (01:17). China is ramping up efforts to improve rural development after its victory against extreme poverty (10:00). Details are starting to emerge on who will replace Boris Johnson as the U.K. prime minister (20:35).

British media reports say Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce his resignation amid mounting pressure on him to step down (01:16). Ceremonies are held across China to mark the 85th anniversary of the beginning of the country’s nationwide war against Japanese aggression (15:28). Russian troops continue to advance in eastern Ukraine (21:26).

China and Thailand have agreed to step up ties in several areas including railways and cyber security (01:17). China battles karaoke COVID cluster in Shanghai among other outbreaks (10:51). Officials have charged the suspect in the deadly 4th of July shooting in Chicago with seven counts of first degree murder (19:10).

China and other countries along the Lancong-Mekong River have vowed to deepen collaboration in a number of areas, including agriculture and digital economy (01:17). Shanghai's development continues pioneering China's reform and opening up process (09:11). Finland and Sweden have formally signed documents for the NATO accession protocol (21:59).