The Beijing Hour

China says it hopes all sides will build consensus at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting next week to reach a declaration (01:03). President Vladimir Putin has reiterated that Russia will not accept the deployment of foreign troops in Ukraine (12:48). A once-degraded coastline in southeastern China has been transformed into a thriving mangrove wetland, with wildlife returning after years of restoration efforts (24:58).

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng has put forward a four-point proposal on climate action at COP31 in Antalya, Turkiye (01:04). The Chinese foreign minister has told his US counterpart that Beijing is ready to strengthen communication and cooperation, manage differences, and advance stable bilateral ties (11:08). Russian and Ukrainian negotiators have agreed to a major prisoner exchange following two days of peace talks in Abu Dhabi (21:17).

Russia, Ukraine, and the US continue talks on ending the conflict, with Kyiv and Washington calling the first day productive (01:02). The APEC CEO Summit next week will bring together more than 2,000 participants to discuss regional trade and emerging technologies (09:42). China has reaffirmed its commitment to global climate action, with the UN chief praising its contributions to cutting emissions through renewable energy (21:35).

The 9th China International Import Expo has wrapped up in Shanghai with intended transaction volume exceeding 85 billion US dollars, setting a record high (01:10). Negotiators from Washington, Moscow, and Kyiv are meeting for a new round of talks aimed at ending the long-running Ukraine conflict (10:22). The World Meteorological Organization warns that a very strong El Nino could intensify global extreme weather well into 2027 (22:14).

The China International Import Expo has secured hundreds of cooperation agreements, boosting trade and investment (01:03). The US president says renewed large-scale strikes on Iran are highly unlikely as long as negotiations progress (11:47). Delegations from nearly 200 countries are meeting in Antalya for the COP31 UN climate conference (23:11).