The Beijing Hour

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).

US President Donald Trump says negotiations with Iran will begin on Monday, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran must ensure the US remains committed to the Memorandum of Understanding reached by the two sides in June (01:00). AI glasses are emerging as a key focus of China's expanding tech sector (21:39). China's securities regulator has announced policy measures to strengthen cooperation between the mainland and Hong Kong (36:46).