The Beijing Hour

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).

China's top diplomat has called for dialogue and negotiation to resolve Middle East conflicts during talks with Iranian and Saudi officials in Beijing (01:05). Congressional candidates in the US have made their final arguments to voters ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections (06:54). China's central bank has conducted the third operation of the Securities, Funds, and Insurance companies Swap Facility (36:13).

The Chinese president has told the visiting Omani sultan that Beijing is willing to strengthen coordination with Arab countries to restore peace and achieve lasting stability in the Middle East (01:08). Iran says two oil tankers have caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz while transiting what it calls an unauthorized route (06:00). A UN environment official has shared her thoughts on China's marine ecosystem restoration efforts and lessons for global conservation (16:20).