The Beijing Hour

The top leaders of China and Vietnam have met in Beijing and discussed issues such as opposing unilateralism and developing China-ASEAN ties (01:10). Chinese President Xi Jinping has highlighted the stability and certainty in China-Russia relations during talks with the Russian foreign minister (09:56). And the U.S. president says the war against Iran is close to completion, and he isn't thinking about extending the ceasefire (16:18).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with the Abu Dhabi crown prince and proposed adhering to the principle of peaceful coexistence, respecting national sovereignty, upholding the international rule of law, and balancing development with security (01:04). President Xi also met the Spanish prime minister and urged joint efforts to safeguard true multilateralism and global peace and development (03:00). And China's foreign trade grew 15% in Q1, marking the fastest expansion in five years (36:51).

China says U.S.-Iran negotiations in Pakistan are a step toward de-escalation, and is calling for the continuation of the ceasefire (01:07). The Spanish prime minister has highlighted cooperation with China in technology during his official visit (11:55). And China is looking forward to advancing ties with the UAE during a visit by the Abu Dhabi crown prince (31:40).

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 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).