The Beijing Hour

Chinese President Xi Jinping has led tributes at a ceremony in Beijing, as commemorative events took place across the country to learn about the perseverance and courage of revolutionary heroes (01:03). China's manufacturing activity picked up in September, with the PMI rising 0.4 points from the month before, and the non-manufacturing PMI remaining stable (02:12). And Israel has accepted a U.S.-proposed Gaza ceasefire plan that includes the release of all hostages (11:17).

China's top leadership has emphasized a people-centered approach during the country's economic and social development in the next five years, as they decided to hold the fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee from October 20 to 23 to discuss a proposal for the 15th Five-Year Plan (01:03). Traveling and shopping in China are trending among international tourists under visa exemptions and tax refunds (01:44). And Iran has rejected the return of sanctions, calling the action by the E3 "illegal and unjustified (12:43)."

The Chinese premier has reaffirmed Beijing's support for UN authority and reforms, pledging closer ties under President Xi Jinping's Global Governance Initiative (01:06). The Palestinian president has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, while the U.S. president expressed opposition to Israeli annexation of the West Bank (09:33). China has created over 59 million urban jobs since 2021, with basic old-age insurance coverage significantly expanded (38:11).

China's Xinjiang region has held a grand gathering for its 70th founding anniversary, highlighting historic achievements under the CPC leadership (01:11). The Chinese president has announced new 2035 climate goals, pledging to cut emissions, boost non-fossil fuels, and expand wind and solar power (15:25). Weather authorities have downgraded Typhoon Ragasa to a tropical storm, hours after it slammed into the China's southern coast (27:04).

China marks the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region with celebrations in Urumqi, as President Xi highlights unity, progress, and modernization alongside residents reflecting on remarkable development (01:07). The Chinese premier has reaffirmed that Beijing is not seeking special treatment when negotiating reforms of the World Trade Organization (19:02). Super Typhoon Ragasa has hit the Chinese mainland after causing deadly destruction in the Taiwan region (25:36).

China's Xinjiang region is charting multiple successes, where rural revitalization and thriving tourism are powering modernization and shared prosperity (31:43). World leaders have marked the 80th year of the United Nations, with urgent calls to pursue peace and diplomacy amid one of the most turbulent moments in its history (01:01). A new OECD report expects China's economy to grow 4.9 percent in 2025, up from the 4.7 percent prediction in June (25:13).

The UK, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have officially recognized the Palestinian State, with more countries expected to follow at the UN General Assembly this week (01:12). China's Xinjiang region is seeing significant improvements in income, education, and healthcare at it marks its 70th founding anniversary (13:45). The U.S. president has sparked panic among employers and skilled workers with a massive annual fee for H1-B work visas (23:19).

Beijing issued a white paper outlining the CPC's Xinjiang strategy, highlighting economic growth, stability, cultural heritage protection, and its role as a Eurasian gateway, as the region marks its 70th founding anniversary (01:13). The Beijing Xiangshan Forum closed with calls for multilateralism, dialogue, and respect for sovereignty, stressing cooperation in global governance to advance peace, and address shared international security challenges (10:40). China has condemned another U.S. veto of a UN Gaza resolution demanding ceasefire, aid access, and hostage release (20:50).

China has marked the 94th anniversary of the September 18th Incident when Japanese troops launched a surprise attack in the northeastern city of Shenyang (01:07). At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, the Chinese defense minister has vowed to uphold peace, and support multilateralism for global security and a shared future (03:45). Experts say the U.S. Federal Reserve's latest rate cut is likely to further weaken the dollar while strengthening investor confidence in emerging markets (36:53).

The 22nd China-ASEAN Expo in Nanning gathers 3,200 enterprises from 60 countries, spotlighting New Quality Productive Forces through new themed exhibitions and trade activities (01:02). Israel has expanded a ground offensive in Gaza City, while the international community, including China, the EU, and several countries, condemns the attacks and urges ceasefire (20:17). China has entered the top 10 of the 2025 Global Innovation Index, ranking 10th for the first time (39:57).

China and the U.S. have reached a framework consensus on TikTok and agreed to ease investment barriers, as both sides stressed the importance of mutually beneficial cooperation (01:08). China's grain output has hit a record high, with the urban-rural income gap narrowing significantly (09:15). A UN commission says Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and holds top Israeli officials responsible (19:55).

High-level Chinese and U.S. officials have resumed talks in Madrid, focusing on tariffs and the future of TikTok, as President Trump reportedly considers a fourth extension of the app's divestment deadline (01:09). The Qatari PM says Israel's strike on Doha will not stop the Gulf country's mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire (19:55). China's economy showed positive progress in August, with the policy promoting consumer goods trade-ins continuing to deliver encouraging results (36:37).

The remains of 30 Chinese volunteer soldiers who fell in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea have returned from South Korea, marking the 12th repatriation under a bilateral handover agreement (01:09). The UN Security Council has condemned Israel's strike on Doha, voicing its support for Qatar and the country's vital role in mediation amid the Gaza conflict (21:31). China says its government debt remains manageable, with the country's fiscal policy having ample room for future action (38:01).

Beijing is calling on Washington to deepen cooperation on maintaining peace and stability, while also warning against U.S. interference in China's core interests (01:07). Influential Donald Trump supporter Charlie Kirk is dead following a shooting at a speaking event in Utah (09:32). China has built the world's largest disease prevention and medical care systems, with the average life expectancy reaching 79 years, 1.1 years higher than in 2020 (19:56).

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).