The Beijing Hour

China says it supports the Iranian government and people and hopes they overcome current difficulties and maintain stability (01:06). The Chinese mainland says the DPP authorities' reliance on external forces threatens the safety and interests of the people in the Taiwan region (13:34). A crane collapsed on a passenger train in northeastern Thailand, killing dozens (24:06).

At a plenary session of the CPC's top anti-corruption body, the Chinese leader calls for efforts to press ahead with the anti-corruption fight (01:04). The Chinese foreign minister says it is the opportune time for China and the African Union to enhance mutual trust and deepen cooperation (11:51). Iranian authorities accuse the United States and Israel of inciting the violent demonstrations over the past weeks (22:26).

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will pay an official visit to China this week (04:42). U.S. President Donald Trump says he is weighing a range of responses to the protests in Iran, including possible military options (14:05). China and the European Union have agreed that China's EV exporters should receive general guidance on price commitments for the EU market (38:46).

During the ninth China-African Union Strategic Dialogue, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on China and Africa to deepen cooperation (01:09). Acting Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez says her country has not been what she calls "subjugated" by the United States (12:26). Iran reports a nationwide internet blackout, as protests erupt in Tehran (24:10).

China has urged the Japanese government to abide by its nuclear non-proliferation treaty obligations (01:08). The U.S. has seized two tankers that it says are linked with Venezuelan oil shipments (13:05). Protests and anger have erupted over the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old Minneapolis woman in the latest immigration crackdown by the Trump administration (22:36).