
The Beijing Hour
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President Xi holds talks with Myanmar counterpart on boosting cooperation
US and Iranian officials confirm agreement on framework to end the war
Green development, human rights protection discussed at Global Human Rights Governance Forum
China releases new national human rights action plan
Chinese FM urges dialogue to boost understanding among civilizations
Xi says consensus reached with DPRK leader on bilateral relations in new era
Leaders of China, DPRK vow to achieve greater progress in bilateral ties
Israel, Hezbollah continue trading attacks despite ceasefire deal
Lao president in Beijing to continue state visit
Beijing warns DPP authorities of consequences for betraying national interests
Lao president begins state visit to China
China expresses "grave concern" over Japan's move to deepen cooperation with NATO
Chinese FM calls for advancing UN reform, enhancing Security Council's authority and capabilities
Global partnership launched in Beijing to fight poverty, promote development
Chinese FM calls for more support for UN Charter, advancement of US-Iran talks
China, Serbia pledge deeper strategic cooperation and stronger bilateral ties
President Xi hails cooperation for facilitating development in China, Pakistan
Xizang makes progress in infrastructure, ecology after 75 years of peaceful development
China supports Cuba in defending sovereignty, opposing external interference: ministry
China-Russia relationship enters new stage of achievements, development: Xi
China, Russia hail long-standing friendship, cooperation ahead of President Putin's state visit
China, Russia to promote ties to a deeper, higher level: ministry
US leader's state visit conducive to enhancing understanding, deepening trust: President Xi
China, US to build constructive relationship of strategic stability: Xi
Chinese, US trade teams hold talks as President Trump begins state visit
Tajikistan seeks closer economic ties with China through president's state visit
China, U.S. to engage in heads of state diplomacy, trade consultations
Brazil to waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens
China willing to promote protection and restitution of lost cultural relics: ministry
Chinese, Iranian FMs voice support for reopening Strait of Hormuz, reaching political settlement
Chinese envoy calls for vigilance against Japan's nuclear ambitions
China erects monument to commemorate signing of Cairo Declaration
South African apples first arrival under China's expanded zero-tariff policy
New law to provide accessible and efficient support for vulnerable groups
Beijing eyes consumption, infrastructure and AI in next phase of policy push
Iranian FM blames U.S. "destructive habits" for slow diplomatic progress
Iranian FM in Russia after discussions on ending war during visits to Oman, Pakistan
China announces discovery of two new lunar minerals in Chang'e-5 samples
Remains of 12 Chinese People's Volunteers laid to rest in Shenyang
China honors 12 CPV martyrs as remains return from South Korea
China to remain vigilant against neo-militarism in Japan: ministry
President Xi renews China's call for immediate ceasefire, support for restoring peace
10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon in effect
China's GDP expands 5% in Q1, showing vitality
General Secretary Xi Jinping stresses cooperation with Vietnam in Party-to-Party ties, modernization
President Xi calls for peaceful coexistence as part of four-point proposal for peace in Middle East
China calls US-Iran talks step toward de-escalation

General Secretary Xi Jinping says trend toward closer cross-Strait ties will not change
The leaders of the CPC and KMT stressed the value of communication across the Taiwan Strait as they met in Beijing during a KMT delegation's visit to the Chinese mainland (01:03). Participants from the dawn of ping-pong diplomacy 55 years ago have revisited a historically significant venue in Beijing (16:34). And Israel's prime minister is seeking direct talks with Lebanon after a wave of deadly strikes against Hezbollah (24:06).

Iran, US at odds over Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz ahead of talks in Pakistan
Iran has accused the United States of violating key parts of Tehran's ceasefire proposal, after Israel launched intense strikes across Lebanon under a disputed ceasefire deal (01:07). Ships have turned back amid reports that the Strait of Hormuz is closed again (08:27). And the Chinese Kuomintang party delegation has experienced drone delivery, cultural exchanges and other activities in Shanghai before heading to Beijing (20:09).

US, Iran reach two-week ceasefire, to hold negotiations in Pakistan
The United States and Iran have agreed to call off strikes and continue negotiations in Pakistan in a move welcomed by the international community including China (01:07). China has vetoed a resolution on reopening the Strait of Hormuz at the UN Security Council, saying it's biased against Iran (07:31). And the Chinese mainland says compatriots from both sides of the Taiwan Strait are one family as a KMT delegation visits the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum (14:04).