China sanctions former Japanese military chief over collusion with Taiwan separatist forces
Chinese authorities say the country's economy has sustained steady progress and generally stable momentum over the past month (01:02). China has sanctioned a former chief of staff of the Japanese self-defense forces over collusion with Taiwan separatist forces (12:47). Australia's leaders have agreed to take decisive action to strengthen gun laws following a fatal mass shooting at Sydney's iconic Bondi Beach (17:25).
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Optimism toward China becomes shared consensus: FM spokesperson
China says its policy continuity and stable growth will provide certainty for the global economy, as there's a growing consensus that its prospects are positive (01:10). Beijing again denounces the Japanese prime minister's remarks over the Taiwan region (10:53). Ukraine presents the U.S. with an updated version of the peace plan proposed by Washington, while Russia says it wants agreements for lasting and sustainable peace with security guarantees for all involved (24:22).
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China sets economic priorities for 2026, vowing to boost consumption, innovation
China pledges to fully tap its economic potential by boosting domestic demand and innovation, as the annual Central Economic Work Conference sets the tone for next year's economic work (01:16). China says its recent strategic patrol jointly conducted with Russia should not be a concern for Japan (11:40). Venezuela accuses the U.S. of international piracy after American forces seized an oil tanker off the Venezuelan coast (21:32).
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China-proposed Group of Friends of Global Governance established
Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for openness and cooperation in global economic governance (01:07). The China-proposed Group of Friends of Global Governance has been established at the United Nations with the aim of enhancing exchanges and cooperation in global governance (12:00). China's consumer price index rises 0.7 percent in November, the highest reading since March 2024 (36:27).
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CPC leadership maps out economic direction for 2026
Chinese leaders have set the nation's economic priorities for next year, focusing on boosting domestic demand, strengthening innovation, and deepening reform and opening-up (01:05). The Ukrainian president has met European leaders to discuss the U.S.-brokered 20-point peace plan (20:33). The U.S. president says the country will allow Nvidia to ship its H200 artificial intelligence chips to what he calls "approved customers" in China and elsewhere (32:50).