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    OCHA: Gaza will need trucks of aid for possibly years to come

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 59:36


    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).

    Former U.S. worker speaks out about potential war crimes in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 59:45


    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).

    U.S. economy recoils amid intensified trade war

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 59:45


    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 unveils new efforts to deepen push for a unified national market

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 59:45


    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).

    Canada to join France, Britain in recognizing Palestinian statehood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 59:45


    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).

    China, U.S. agree to push for extension of tariff pause

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 59:44


    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).

    Beijing experiences severe flooding after relentless rainfall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 59:45


    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).

    Thailand, Cambodia agree to immediate ceasefire: Malaysian PM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 59:45


    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).

    China, EU affirm commitment to multilateralism, free trade

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 59:45


    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).

    Xi calls on China, EU to uphold right direction of bilateral ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 59:45


    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).

    Hainan Free Trade Port to launch island-wide independent customs operations on December 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 59:45


    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).

    Typhoon Wipha makes landfall in Vietnam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 59:45


    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).

    Japanese PM vows to stay on after ruling coalition loses upper house control

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 59:45


    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).

    China makes landmark achievements in high-quality commerce development: officials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 59:45


    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).

    Third CISCE enters second day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 59:45


    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).

    Third China International Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 59:45


    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).

    Xi lists priorities for urban development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 59:45


    Chinese President Xi Jinping lays out the priorities for the next phase of urban development in the country (01:04). China's GDP grows 5.3 percent in the first half of the year (06:38). The Tianzhou-9 cargo craft docks with China's space station (11:17).

    China's foreign trade shows resilience in H1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 59:45


    Chinese officials say the country's foreign trade showed resilience through the first half of the year (01:04). The European Union is pausing its trade retaliation against the United States until August as the bloc considers its options (12:31). Gaza's health authorities say the number of Palestinians killed in the strip has surpassed 58-thousand since the conflict between Israel and Hamas began in 2023 (20:35).

    Chinese FM calls for advanced regional integration among China, Japan, South Korea and ASEAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 59:45


    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends the ASEAN Plus Three Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Malaysia, urging efforts to advance regional integration (01:13). U.S. President Donald Trump announces a 35-percent tariff for goods imported from Canada starting August 1st (09:26). Safeguarding the diversity of human civilizations for world peace and development is the central theme of the Global Civilizations Dialogue Ministerial Meeting in Beijing (16:19).

    China voices support for Arab countries' unity, development: premier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 59:45


    Chinese Premier Li Qiang expresses the country's support for Arab countries in strengthening strategic autonomy, during a meeting with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit in Cairo (01:12). U.S. President Donald Trump is set to impose tariffs on eight more countries, including a 50-percent levy on Brazil (16:35). Former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol returns to jail after a court approved a warrant sought by prosecutors (25:38).

    Chinese economy shows strong resilience from 2021 to 2025: officials

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 59:45


    Chinese Premier Li Qiang is on an official visit to Egypt (01:08). Chinese officials say the country's economic increment from the 14th Five-Year Plan is expected to exceed 35 trillion yuan (04:32). U.S. President Donald Trump threatens more tariffs on copper and pharmaceutical imports (15:29).

    BRICS countries criticize Trump's tariff threat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 59:45


    BRICS countries have sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on any country aligning with the bloc (01:55). President Trump extends the pause on the so-called reciprocal tariffs to August 1st while announcing new levies on 14 countries (07:35). Hopes are fading for finding survivors after deadly flash floods devastated parts of Texas (22:45).

    Chinese premier calls on BRICS to be vanguard in advancing global governance reform

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 59:45


    Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls on BRICS nations to be the vanguard in advancing global governance reform, as leaders gathered in Brazil for the group's summit (01:09). China commemorates the 88th anniversary of the Lugou Bridge Incident which marked the start of Japan's full-scale invasion and the beginning of China's whole-nation war of resistance (11:05). Gaza's health authorities say over 6,800 Palestinians have died since Israel resumed military operation in the strip on March 18th after a brief ceasefire. (21:36)

    2025 marks new start of China-Germany All-round Strategic Partnership: Chinese FM

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 59:45


    China and Germany hold the eighth round of Strategic Dialogue on Diplomacy and Security in Berlin (01:10). The western and northeastern parts of China face heavy rain storms (15:36). The U.S. House of Representatives passes President Donald Trump's tax cut and spending bill (17:41).

    South Korea to rapidly improve relations with China: Lee Jae-myung

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 59:45


    Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls for dialogue over division in his meetings with EU leaders in Brussels (01:11). South Korean President Lee Jae-myung says his administration will rapidly improve relations with China (08:52). At least four people are dead after a ferry carrying 65 people capsized near Bali, Indonesia (22:35).

    Iran suspends cooperation with IAEA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 59:45


    Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for consolidating a unified national market and high-quality development of the marine economy (01:07). The U.S. Senate has passed President Donald Trump's tax and spending bill (11:01). Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has approved Tehran's suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (19:49).

    HK celebrates 28th anniversary of return to China

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 59:45


    General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China Central Committee calls for full and rigorous self-governance through good conduct as the CPC celebrates its 104th founding anniversary (01:11). Hong Kong marks the 28th anniversary of its return to China (10:23). Thailand's constitutional court suspends the prime minister from duty (25:56).

    Palestinians ordered to evacuate Jabalia before Israel's bombardments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 59:45


    The Israeli army has ordered Palestinians to evacuate from Jabalia area and most of the districts in Gaza City before bombardments (03:02). The U.S. Senate is voting on President Donald Trump's so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" (11:31). Emergency response measures for flooding are in place in several parts of China amid heavy rainfall (21:24).

    China, Ecuador sign cooperation plan on promoting Belt and Road Initiative

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 59:45


    China and Ecuador sign a cooperation plan on promoting the Belt and Road Initiative (01:06). Iran says the U.S. gained no achievement from the Israel-Iran conflict (10:29). UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says the UN Charter is not an a-la-carte menu (20:39).

    Heavy rains batter south China

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 59:45


    NATO member states agree to raise their defense spending to five percent of GDP annually by 2035 (01:11). The United States will hold talks with Iran on a possible deal over Iran's nuclear program (09:03). Heavy rains are battering large parts of southern China (23:07).

    China to open its door wider to the world: premier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 59:45


    At the Summer Davos forum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country will continue to foster a first-class business environment (01:02). The Iranian parliament approves a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (09:26). NATO is holding its annual summit in the Netherlands (24:13).

    Xi calls for deeper Belt and Road cooperation between China, Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 59:45


    Chinese President Xi Jinping calls on China and Singapore to deepen Belt and Road cooperation (01:04). China will hold a military parade to mark 80th anniversary of the victory in the war against Japanese aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War (02:56). Israel accuses Iran of violating a ceasefire shortly after agreeing to it, Tehran denies the claim (13:10).

    UN Security Council holds emergency meeting to discuss U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 59:45


    The U.N. Security Council has held an emergency meeting to discuss the U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iran (06:49). Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is on a five-day official visit to China (20:36). The Summer Davos Forum will kick off in northern China on Tuesday (43:08).

    Xi calls for deeper China-New Zealand ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 59:45


    Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for further development of China-New Zealand relations (01:02). Residents in Tehran continue to flee the Iranian capital amid Israeli attacks (05:45). Over 110 Chinese nationals in Israel evacuate to Egypt (12:25).

    China willing to play a constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East: Xi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 59:45


    Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country is willing to play a constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin (01:01). New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is on an official visit to China (18:46). The United States is threatening a possible travel ban on 36 countries (23:03).

    Xi outlines plans for building closer China-Central Asia ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 59:45


    Chinese President Xi Jinping outlines plans for building closer ties with Central Asian countries (00:59). The conflict between Israel and Iran enters a sixth day (17:22). A youth delegation from Taiwan is visiting the Chinese mainland (26:54).

    China ready to work with Kazakhstan to contribute to peace, development: Xi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 59:45


    Chinese President Xi Jinping meets counterparts from Central Asian countries ahead of the second China-Central Asia Summit (00:59). An Israeli airstrike hits Iran's state television broadcaster (14:27). The third China International Supply Chain Expo will be in Beijing in July (37:00).

    Xi to attend second China-Central Asia Summit in Kazakhstan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 59:45


    Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Kazakhstan to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit (00:56). Iran and Israel continue to trade fire with missiles and airstrikes (12:50). The suspect who allegedly shot dead a U.S. democratic lawmaker and her husband in Minnesota is in custody (23:57).

    India launches investigation into deadly plane crash in Gujarat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 59:45


    Iran launches drones toward Israeli territory following Israel's attacks on Iran's military and nuclear targets (01:02). A formal investigation into the deadly plane crash in Gujarat, India, is underway (14:30). The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo features 30 trade and economic events (21:55).

    Beijing calls for sound and sustainable China-U.S. economic and trade ties

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 59:24


    China calls for sound and sustainable economic and trade ties with the United States (01:01). The fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo kicks off in Changsha (08:44). The overnight curfew remains in effect in Los Angeles for another night amid the federal immigration crackdown (19:56).

    China urges the U.S. to resolve trade disputes through dialogue and cooperation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 59:45


    Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng urges the United States to resolve trade disputes with China through dialogue and cooperation (01:03). China is set to begin zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries (12:03). The mayor of Los Angeles declares a curfew in the downtown area amid clashes between protesters and law enforcement officers over immigration raids (18:03).

    China, U.S. hold trade talks in London

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 59:45


    China and the U.S. hold fresh trade talks in London (01:01). U.S. law enforcement officers and protesters continue to clash over immigration raids in Los Angeles (11:07). Participants at the UN Ocean Conference call for protections for the marine environments (23:07).

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