The Beijing Hour

Typhoon Dolphin has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall in Zhejiang, but weather forecasters are warning of more heavy rain in the coming days (01:04). US President Donald Trump says Washington is only "semi-negotiating" with Tehran, but Iran denies any direct talks with the US (15:07). There are 100 days to go until the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on November 18th in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province (23:13).

China's foreign trade has been surging, already topping 30 trillion yuan in the first seven months — a 17.3 percent jump from a year earlier (01:00). China's tech sector is becoming a significant draw for global travelers (08:03). Beijing says Tokyo's pursuit of offensive weapons is increasingly dangerous and regional countries should be on alert (16:29).

Hiroshima marks the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing amid concerns over Japan's ongoing re-militarization and debate over its non-nuclear principles (01:03). Iran says an agreement with Oman on new arrangements for commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is close to being finalized (12:06). UNESCO names Beijing the World Capital of Architecture, recognizing the city's integration of rich architectural heritage with sustainable urban development and innovation (21:31).

China, together with other regional countries, has objected to a Japanese defense white paper that labels it as a threat (00:59). China has announced countermeasures against US sanctions alleging forced labor (10:23). And a variety of sources insist that negotiations are underway on a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz (21:36).

Iran says no meetings to ease tensions have been scheduled with the United States (01:03). More than 20 US states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over Section 301 tariffs (10:18). A province in eastern China has hosted a China-Germany youth football tournament (21:50).