The Beijing Hour

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).

The Chinese president has met with his Gabonese counterpart and the Austrian chancellor, both of whom had earlier attended the China International Import Expo in Shanghai (01:03). The US defense secretary has vowed to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him (14:21). China has unveiled new tools and programs to advance marine conservation and global ocean governance (24:04).

The 9th China International Import Expo has opened in Shanghai, attracting more than 4,000 overseas exhibitors and featuring a record new product, technology, and service debuts (01:07). Iran says the partisan shift after the US midterm elections will not change Washington's hostility toward Tehran (14:07). The 2026 World Ocean Week in Xiamen aims to promote global maritime cooperation and the sustainable use of marine resources (21:06).

The US Democratic Party has scored historic victories in the midterm elections to regain control of both chambers of Congress (01:03). Russia and Ukraine are preparing for US-mediated peace talks next week (13:47). Wednesday marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a landmark climate treaty aimed at limiting global warming (19:56).