Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed efforts to safeguard the multilateral trading system and pledged to share more development opportunities from China (01:04). The Chinese defense minister is calling for peaceful relations between the militaries of China and the United States (32:28). And the United Nations Security Council is urging an immediate end to the violence in Sudan (22:18).

Chinese President Xi Jinping says the heads of state of China and the United States should steer the direction and ensure the advancement of bilateral ties for the benefit of both countries and the world (01:02). China's Shenzhou-21 manned mission will take four mice to the Tiangong Space Station (13:27). And Hurricane Melissa has killed at least 25 people in Haiti, after leaving a trail of destruction in Jamaica and Cuba (22:13).

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are meeting in Busan ahead of the APEC meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea (01:04). The China Securities Regulatory Commission has launched a new plan to streamline the qualified foreign investor regime as part of the country's new measures to further open the market (36:19). And Melissa has hit Cuba and Jamaica as one of the strongest hurricanes on record in the region (23:23).

The upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Area covers nine new sectors such as the digital economy and green economy that the two sides are hoping to work on together for regional prosperity (01:06). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has spoken with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio about developing one of the world's most important bilateral relationships (11:03). And China's central bank has resumed trading treasury bonds in the open market (36:52).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has highlighted the economic resilience and vitality in East Asia, and pledged to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with ASEAN (01:06). China and the United States have reached a basic consensus on arrangements to address each other's trade concerns after talks in Malaysia (09:01). And major industrial firms in China have reported a 3.2 percent rise in profits in the first nine months (38:10).

China is prioritizing innovative trade and improving the business environment among efforts at further opening up under the 15th Five-Year Plan (01:21). China's Shenzhou-21 spacecraft is at the launch area awaiting liftoff (31:40). And the European Union has failed to agree on a plan to use frozen Russian assets to finance new loans for Ukraine (24:39).

China's major goals for the next five years include achievements in deepening reform and strengthening national security, as the country marches toward socialist modernization (01:15). China continues to share opportunities from its opening up at Phase II of the Canton Fair, and ahead of the China International Import Expo (14:10). Trade delegations from China and the United States will begin talks in Malaysia on Friday (31:38).

U.S. and Russian officials have decided to postpone a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin in Hungary after their foreign affairs chiefs spoke on the phone (01:05). Airbus has opened a second assembly line in China, capitalizing on the nation's push for high-level opening up under the 14th Five-Year Plan (07:38). And a UN report has condemned U.S. strikes against Venezuelan vessels as "extrajudicial executions" (19:01).

Sanae Takaichi has unveiled her cabinet including two female ministers and 10 new appointees after winning parliament's approval as Japan's first female prime minister (01:07). The U.S. government shutdown is affecting more than a thousand workers at the agency responsible for safeguarding the nuclear stockpile (21:28). And Chinese movies have raked in one billion yuan in overseas markets so far this year (52:19).

Official data shows that China's economy expanded by 5.2% in the first three quarters, and remains on track to meet the annual growth target of around 5% (01:06). Top Chinese leaders are discussing a development plan for the next five years at the fourth plenary session of the CPC's 20th Central Committee (03:14). And Israel and Hamas accuse each other of violating the Gaza ceasefire after a brief exchange of fire that killed more than 40 people (13:08).

The 2025 Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference is showcasing cutting-edge AI, smart mobility innovations, global collaboration, and China's leadership in ICV technology (01:08). Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin plan on meeting in Hungary to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict (09:50). Hamas and Israel trade accusations over truce violations, with disputes over returned bodies and commitments under the Gaza agreement (17:28).

China recorded over 7.2 million foreign visits in Q3, up 48% as expanded visa-free policies drive inbound travel growth (01:03). As the world marks World Food Day, a UN official warns of mounting challenges to global food security (11:28). A federal judge has temporarily halted U.S. government layoffs as the shutdown disrupts industries and food aid programs (21:17).

Hainan Province in southern China is set to launch island-wide independent customs operations, introducing zero tariffs on 74% of imports - a major milestone during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (01:05). China's consumer prices stabilized in September, with core inflation hitting a 19-month high, driven by strong consumer and industrial demand (36:25). And the U.S. government shutdown is impacting the economy, with federal layoffs, flight disruptions, and closures of major tourist attractions (21:12).

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China will deepen cooperation to advance the Global South's shared interests, as he met world leaders attending the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing (01:08). Beijing is urging Washington to show sincerity in trade talks, denying wrongful claims over its rare earth controls (16:27). China remains the world's top goods trader and second-largest in services, with trade growth driven by innovation, free trade agreements, and global cooperation (36:11).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has opened the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing, outlining four proposals and new funding to advance global women's development (01:06). Hamas has released 20 Israeli hostages as part of a peace deal to end the conflict in Gaza (18:48). China's foreign trade rose four percent in the first nine months of 2025, with ASEAN remaining the country's largest trading partner (37:38).

The upcoming Global Leaders' Meeting on Women will mark 30 years since the Beijing Declaration, with China pledging to advance gender equality, and promote global cooperation for women's development (01:14). The UN has unveiled a 60-day aid plan after Israel and Hamas approved a U.S.-brokered peace deal (18:30). And the U.S. government shutdown continues, causing nationwide flight delays and leaving millions of federal workers and military personnel unpaid (24:14).

The first phase of Gaza's ceasefire begins, marking progress toward hostage releases, aid delivery and a possible final peace (01:04). Beijing and Rome mark 55 years of ties, pledging deeper cooperation in trade, innovation, and culture, as the Chinese foreign minister visits Italy (12:34). China's holiday consumer sales rose 4.5%, led by tourism, culture, and health products (37:43).

Gaza peace talks have stretched into a third day, but Israel and Hamas continue to communicate through mediators (00:58). China's foreign minister is in Europe for a high level meeting with the Italian government and a foreign ministers' dialogue in Switzerland (09:00). The US government shutdown is entering its second week and economists are issuing warnings for the country's ecnomoy (21:50).

Israel and Hamas have held their first day of indirect talks in Egypt on the details of a Gaza ceasefire plan, which concluded with what Egypt describes as "a positive atmosphere." (01:13). No end yet in sight for the US government shutdown, as more attempts to break the impasse on federal funding fail in the Senate (09:31). China sees a travel surge as the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday is coming to an end (19:00).

As China celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival during the National Day holiday, people are spending the long break with family reunions, performances and travels (01:04). Hamas and Israeli delegations are discussing a U.S.-backed plan that aims to reach a ceasefire in Gaza (10:27). And the new French prime minister has resigned a day after his new cabinet is unveiled (19:21).