The Beijing Hour

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).

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).

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 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).

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 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 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 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)

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).

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).

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).

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).

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 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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).