The Beijing Hour

China has reaffirmed its commitment to deeper opening-up, reform in trade services, and global cooperation as CIFTIS 2025 is underway in Beijing (01:01). Qatar has vowed to respond firmly to an Israeli strike on its capital that targeted Hamas officials (09:36). China’s consumer inflation fell in August, while factory prices showed signs of stabilization (36:27).

The Chinese president says BRICS countries should continue to uphold multilateralism and enhance the voice of the Global South as he joined world leaders for a virtual summit (1:04).China's manufacturing output is projected to rise significantly during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), contributing more than 30% of global growth (36:58).French PM Francois Bayrou is stepping down after losing a confidence vote due to his controversial budget plan (14:24).

The Chinese president has told the China International Fair for Investment and Trade that the country will work with all parties for economic globalization, and expand high-level opening up (1:02). China's foreign trade rose 3.5 percent to over 29 trillion yuan (four trillion U.S. dollars) in the first eight months of the year (36:36). Japan's ruling party is selecting a new leader following PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation (23:38).

China has wrapped up a busy week featuring the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and V-Day commemorations, sending a clear message to the world for peace and a shared future for all (01:22). The Serbian President says President Xi's political messages on September 3 are exactly what the world needs (11:54). France says 26 countries, mostly from Europe, have formally vowed to deploy troops as part of a future Russia-Ukraine ceasefire (23:20).

Beijing's commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War have struck a chord with people far and wide (01:05). Following the V-Day events, international historians are saying China's contribution to victory in World War II was essential (16:04). Israel has rejected a Hamas ceasefire proposal and is preparing for an all-out assault in Gaza City (20:55).

The Chinese president has called on all countries to eliminate the root causes of war as he addressed the country's V-Day military parade and commemorations in Beijing (01:06). China's first 8K movie shot in space, produced by China Media Group, is set to premiere nationwide (53:25). A suicide bomber has struck the headquarters of one of the most powerful military units in Libya (25:50).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has chaired a three-party meeting, saying Beijing is willing to work with Russia and Mongolia to pursue the high-quality development of their trilateral cooperation (01:09). An American professor has hailed President Xi's Global Governance Initiative, highlighting its emphasis on common humanity and shared future (04:04). Authorities in Afghanistan have confirmed more than a thousand deaths from the earthquake in the country's mountainous east (24:39).

The Chinese president has proposed the Global Governance Initiative during the SCO summit in Tianjin that stresses equality, justice and multilateralism (06:39). The 2025 summer travel season has seen China's civil aviation industry transport 147 million passengers (36:45). China's summer box office this year has reached almost 12 billion yuan, surpassing last year's summer total (53:02).

China has reiterated its commitment to peaceful development and building a community with a shared future for humanity, ahead of Victory Day commemorations (01:06). Chinese officials say the country is fully prepared for hosting the largest-ever gathering of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (14:43). UN officials say more aid is reaching Gaza, but it's not nearly enough to prevent famine in the enclave (24:11).

Dozens of foreign leaders, senior officials and diplomats will gather in Beijing next week for China's Victory Day events (01:05). The United States is the only UN Security Council member to have not denounced what the other members call a manmade famine in Gaza (25:10). The All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce has released the 2025 list of China's Top 500 Private Enterprises, highlighting increased revenue and net profit (45:03).

Trade volume between China and Shanghai Cooperation Organization member countries reached a record 512 billion U.S. dollars in 2024 (01:07). Hundreds of thousands of Israeli demonstrators demand an end to the conflict in Gaza and the safe return of all hostages (18:16). China's total trade in services reached a record 3.9 trillion yuan (545 billion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2025 (39:25).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called the country's relationship with Russia the most stable, mature, and strategically valuable of the major power relations (01:06). The international community has condemned an Israeli strike on the only functioning public hospital in Gaza that killed civilians and journalists (16:29). China has established the world’s largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, and is playing a leading role in the global green transition (36:23).

Postal services worldwide are suspending deliveries to the U.S., as Washington prepares to scrap duty-free treatment on low-value parcels (01:11). The Chinese foreign minister has called on China and South Korea to keep their ties on the right track and achieve steady and sustained growth (31:45). Chinese customs authorities say the country remains one of the top three trading partners for 157 countries and regions worldwide (36:34).

China is set to host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin late August, the largest in the group's history (01:12). The Chinese foreign minister has called for advancing the country's all-weather strategic cooperative partnership with Pakistan during the final leg of his three-nation tour in South Asia (12:33). Israel's prime minister has threatened the demise of Gaza City if Hamas fails to disarm and release hostages (25:36).

China has celebrated the 60th founding anniversary of the Xizang region, with the country's leader attending a celebration in Lhasa (01:17). The foreign ministers of China, Afghanistan and Pakistan have reached a deal on cooperation during their dialogue in Kabul (15:16). The Israeli military is calling up tens of thousands of reservists as it prepares to take control of Gaza City, a move that has drawn much criticism from the world (25:22).

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Xizang to celebrate the 60th founding anniversary of the Autonomous Region in southwestern China (01:14). China will showcase new-generation armaments during its Victory Day parade on September 3rd (08:18). India's prime minister has hosted China's foreign minister and said the two countries are partners, not rivals (19:59).

China has expressed hope to work with the international community to play a constructive role in reaching a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis (04:11). Top Chinese and Indian diplomats have acknowledged that bilateral relations are showing a positive trend and continuously improving (08:26). Hamas and other Palestinian factions say they have accepted a Gaza ceasefire proposal (25:55).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has discussed security guarantees with other European leaders ahead of his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, who held talks with Russia's leader last week (01:10). Xizang continues to progress in cultural and ecological development 60 years after its founding as an autonomous region (07:46). And the International World Games Association president has spoken highly of the quality and atmosphere of the World Games that just concluded in Chengdu (21:45).

China is seeing less energy consumption and more forest coverage after 20 years of pursuing the vision that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." (01:02) China is remembering its contribution to the allied victory in WWII, 80 years after Japan's unconditional surrender (11:29). And the leaders of Russia and the United States are preparing to discuss a settlement of the Ukraine crisis at their summit in Alaska (23:07).

China has made significant progress in digital infrastructure and technology innovation during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25) (37:58). Ukraine's president says the U.S. and EU have agreed on five major principles for the upcoming summit between the U.S. and Russian leaders in Alaska (01:07). China has activated emergency responses in eight southeastern regions after Typhoon Podul made landfall (26:06).

The Chinese government has issued a first-of-its-kind policy to subsidize loans, as part of the country's drive to support businesses and spur consumer spending (01:01). A village in eastern China has transformed from a dusty mining backwater to a lush, verdant holiday destination in just a few years under a nationwide environmental protection scheme (14:43). The White House is downplaying expectations for the upcoming U.S.-Russia summit on Friday (27:04).

China and the U.S. agree to extend their tariff truce for another 90 days (01:00). The vision of “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" has been nourishing China’s environmental protection efforts, with a highland lake in the southwest transformed under its guidance (13:53). U.S. President Donald Trump declares a public safety emergency in Washington D.C. to combat street crime (26:26).

Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera blames Israel for the deaths of five of its staff in Gaza, including a well-known reporter (01:04). The UN Security Council has convened an emergency session to talk about Israel's planned takeover of Gaza City (05:55). Extreme weather across the globe continues to cause problems, including torrential rains and scorching heat (26:05).

Israel's security cabinet has approved plans for the takeover of Gaza City, prompting condemnation at home and abroad (01:01). Fish farming is raising incomes and helping the environment on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau (06:50). The latest U.S. tariffs affecting 90 nations have come into force (23:55).

U.S. and Russian officials say President Donald Trump could meet with President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week (01:01). The UN humanitarian office says the crisis in Gaza is escalating beyond catastrophe (01:53). Washington continues to ramp up its trade war with a new round of tariffs targeting India and others (22:53).

A UN official says Gaza will need aid deliveries in huge numbers for months or even years to come (00:55). A report from Xizang highlights environmental improvements in the ecologically sensitive region in southwest China (09:45). Many European officials say the EU's trade deal with the U.S. gives them no reason for celebration (19:06).

China underscores social and economic progress in Xizang, as the autonomous region marks its 60th founding anniversary (01:10). An American former contractor in Gaza has spoken out about the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (17:43). Extreme weather events are sweeping across many parts of the world (23:02).

The U.S. economy is showing signs of strain amid Washington's tariff campaign against global partners (01:02). Xizang in southwestern China continues to make headways in the agricultural sector (08:47). Conflict and shattered infrastructure continue to hamper aid efforts in Gaza, causing widespread hunger and misery (22:20).

China's top economic regulator unveils new efforts to deepen the country's push for a unified national market (01:02). China celebrates the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (02:52). U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order imposing tariffs on dozens of countries, with rates ranging from 10% to 41% (13:22).

The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade says global economic and trade frictions remain at a high level (01:06). Canada says it intends to recognize Palestinian statehood following similar announcements by France and the UK (15:30). Municipal authorities in Beijing say recent rainstorms have killed 44 people as of midday on Thursday (23:22).

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will hold its Fourth Plenary Session in October to outline the country's economic and social development goals for the next five years (01:01). China and the U.S. agree to extend the pause regarding Washington's so-called 24-percent "reciprocal tariffs" and China's countermeasures (11:37). The UK says it will recognize the State of Palestine in September unless Israel commits to long-term peace (27:15).

Parts of central Beijing and surrounding areas experience severe flooding after days of relentless rainfall (02:09). High-level delegations from China and the U.S. wrap up the first day of a new round of trade talks in Stockholm (19:03). Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia agree not to deploy more troops on the border (23:01).

The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference concludes in Shanghai, focusing on integrating AI governance with industrial practices (01:06). The United States and the European Union reach a trade deal with a 15-percent tariff on EU exports (14:47). Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire (24:45).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang says relations between China and the European Union should be defined by cooperation no matter how the international landscape evolves (02:42). Thailand and Cambodia continue to trade attacks near the border area for a second day (14:06). U.S. President Donald Trump makes an in-person tour at the Federal Reserve (23:37).

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls on China and the European Union to firmly uphold the right direction of China-Europe relations (01:07). Soldiers from Thailand and Cambodia exchange fire at a disputed border area (14:48). China continues to deepen its medical and health system reforms by expanding medical insurance coverage (37:10).

Chinese officials say the Hainan Free Trade Port will launch island-wide independent customs operations on December 18th (01:04). Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reiterates his intention to remain in office (16:08). UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns Israeli strikes that hit UN facilities in Gaza during a high-level debate at the UN Security Council (23:09).

Israeli troops in Gaza push into parts of Deir al-Balah for the first time (01:02). Beijing hosts a media forum on the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression (14:55). Typhoon Wipha makes landfall in Vietnam (27:36).

Top European leaders will visit China this week for the 25th China-EU Summit (01:01). Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vows to keep his job despite an election loss for his ruling coalition (11:10). Chinese officials say the country has built the world's largest high-speed railway, expressway, and postal and express delivery networks (37:13).

Chinese officials say the country has made landmark achievements in commerce development since the 14th Five-Year Plan began in 2021 (01:05). Media reports say mediators including Qatar and Egypt have presented Israel and Hamas with an updated Gaza ceasefire proposal (17:25). The South African finance minister calls for greater global leadership from the G20 (24:15).

The China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing enters its second day (01:05). China calls for respect for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity (14:29). The European Commission proposes a two-trillion-euro budget from 2028 to 2034 for the European Union (35:15).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang says China is ready to work with Australia to further deepen bilateral cooperation (00:59). The third China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing (08:26). U.S. President Donald Trump denies that he has taken Ukraine's side in the Russia-Ukraine conflict (20:08).