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Israel and Hamas have agreed to a Gaza ceasefire deal that will take effect on Sunday(1:05). Disaster relief efforts continue in China's Xizang region after last week's 6.8-magnitude earthquake(13:08). Search teams are looking for human remains from the site of the deadly wildfires that broke out in Los Angeles over a week ago(25:47).
South Korea's anti-corruption agency has arrested impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol (1:05). Disaster relief efforts continue in China's Xizang region a week after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake (8:05). China records over 170-million trips on the first day of the annual Spring Festival travel rush (18:31).
China's Xizang region has recorded the strongest aftershock yet after last week's deadly earthquake (01:02). The president of Sri Lanka is now in China for a state visit (09:40). China's annual Spring Festival travel rush is now officially underway (16:02).
China's Xizang region has mourned the victims of last week's deadly 6.8-magnitude earthquake (01:06). Local authorities have confirmed that the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles have killed 24 people (13:55). Official data shows that China's imports and exports of goods reached a record high in 2024 (37:17).
Rescue work and resettlement efforts continue in China's Xizang region following a deadly earthquake(01:09). The Chinese foreign minister says the country’s ties with Nigeria serve as a model for solidarity and cooperation among countries of the Global South(11:51). A UN report predicts that the world economy will grow 2.8 percent in 2025(21:38).
Rescuers in China's Xizang region continue to search for quake survivors and relocate others from their damaged homes(01:04). The Chinese foreign minister says China stands ready to work with Chad to promote the development of bilateral ties(11:53). Firefighters in Los Angeles are battling to contain raging blazes in the city(26:40).
Rescuers continue to search for trapped survivors a day after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake jolted China's Xizang region(01:05). The Chinese foreign minister has vowed to enhance international cooperation with Africa(12:19). The California governor has declared a state of emergency amid a fast-moving wildfire(22:49).
Rescuers are searching for survivors after a 6.8-magnitude earthquake in China's Xizang Autonomous Region(01:03). The Canadian prime minister has announced he is stepping down(12:23). China's top economic regulator has released a guideline for building a unified national market(38:09).
The leaders of China and Botswana have exchanged congratulations on 50 years of diplomatic ties(01:02). The Israeli military has ramped up airstrikes on Gaza amid revived negotiations in Doha aimed at halting the 15-month conflict(18:02). A delegation led by the president of Peru's Congress is visiting China(23:58).
South Korean investigators have halted efforts to execute the arrest warrant against impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol (1:03). China's top economic officials highlight the country's achievements in 2024 and outline their blueprint for this year (13:13). The United Nations Security Council has welcomed five new non-permanent members for the 2025-26 term (19:30).
U.S. authorities are investigating two deadly incidents on New Year's Day which killed 16 people (01:05). Emergency relief supplies from China have arrived in Vanuatu to support the quake-hit country's disaster relief efforts (08:40). Palestinians in Gaza have ushered in 2025 amidst renewed casualties from Israeli attacks across the territory (16:18).
Celebrations in China and around the world have welcomed 2025, with thousands gathering at Beijing's Tian'anmen Square for a flag-raising ceremony (10:33). Panama has celebrated the 25th anniversary of taking control of the Panama Canal from the United States (35:57). The WTO is marking the 30th anniversary of its official commencement (37:38).
A South Korean court has issued a warrant to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol and search the presidential residence(00:59). China vows to promote the high-quality development of the water conservancy sector for national water security(07:54). UN humanitarians warn that Israel’s attacks in Gaza are dismantling the very means of survival in the strip(16:55).
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100(01:01). The South Korean Transport Ministry says it will inspect all Boeing planes in the country of the same model that crashed on Sunday(07:10). China has released the first report on the progress of the scientific research and application in China's space station(31:49).
Chinese officials say the results of the country's fifth national economic census reflect efforts to strive for high-quality development with innovative approaches(01:01). Yemen's Houthi group has vowed to launch retaliatory attacks on Israeli cities following Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah(10:14). The South Korean National Assembly has voted in favor of impeaching acting President Han Duck-soo(20:50).
The Chinese president has signed orders to enact three laws concerning value-added tax, supervision, and the popularization of science and technology(01:02). People in Indonesia’s Aceh province have commemorated the 20th anniversary of a devastating tsunami(20:51). Results of China’s fifth national economic census show that the country’s economy has achieved progress while maintaining stability over the past five years(31:00).
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is visiting China and has spoken with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi(00:59). Syria's interim foreign minister has vowed to prioritize serving the people(09:16). An Azerbaijani passenger plane has crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau(17:19).
Chinese lawmakers are deliberating a draft of the country’s first law specifically focusing on the development and protection of the private sector(01:06). Israeli and Palestinian officials say they are coming closer to a ceasefire deal, but crucial differences are yet to be resolved(12:19). The suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism and murder(19:49).
Chinese lawmakers are reviewing a draft national park law(01:03). Hamas and two other Palestinian factions say a truce with Israel is closer than ever(12:23). 2024 has seen elections taking place in over 70 countries and regions, with nearly half of the global population heading to the polls(21:59).
The Chinese president says “one country, two systems” is a sound policy that must be adhered to(01:02). The UN chief says Syria and its people are in a moment of history and opportunity(10:32). The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass a new Republican spending bill, leaving lawmakers only a day to approve new funding to avert a government shutdown(25:30).
Macao has become an important platform connecting Portuguese-speaking countries and the Chinese mainland(06:05). The UN Security Council has held a meeting on the conflict between Hamas and Israel(16:43). Participants at the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints has discussed urban services and public participation(22:15).
The Chinese president says the future of Macao will be better as long as the institutional strength of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy is given full play(01:04). China has expressed readiness to play a constructive role in helping Syria achieve peace and restore stability as soon as possible(09:51). The 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints is underway in the Chinese capital(20:44).
Macao has registered continued growth in trade with the Chinese mainland since its return to the motherland 25 years ago(01:00). German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in the lower house of parliament(08:52). China has further relaxed its visa-free transit policy by extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers to 240 hours(37:59).
An area on the Chinese mainland adjacent to Macao helps with the development of the special administrative region (03:32). South Korea's constitutional court says it will hold its first preparatory hearing on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol on December 27th (16:05). China's key economic indicators for November and the first 11 months of the year show a steady recovery (37:59).
China has marked the National Memorial Day for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre which took place 87 years ago (01:06). South Korea's parliament advances the time to vote on the second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol (12:45). China says it is open to engaging with the new U.S. administration's economic and trade team (41:15).
Chinese officials say the South-to-North Water Diversion Project plays an important role in optimizing the country's water resource allocation (09:24). South Korea's opposition parties submit a second impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration (11:50). The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly adopts a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza (25:56).
South Korean lawmakers are set to vote on a second impeachment motion against the country's president this weekend(01:05). Three giant pandas born at Belgium's Pairi Daiza zoo return to China(20:05). China has integrated into the global economy since it joined the WTO 23 years ago(37:37).
The Chinese president says the country will continue to play its role as the biggest engine of world economic growth(01:04). Israel expands its military operation in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, sparking condemnation from many other countries(12:59). The South Korean parliament passes a resolution to immediately arrest President Yoon Suk-yeol(24:38).
Syrian rebels seize Damascus, the capital, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to seek asylum in Russia(01:06). South Korean authorities order an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk-yeol(16:28). China's e-commerce logistics expand into rural areas, driving agricultural consumption and boosting local incomes(39:37).
The leader of South Korea's ruling party warns of dire consequences if President Yoon Suk-yeol remains in office(01:08). UNESCO adds three more items from China to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity(10:36). China now has over 4.1 million 5G base stations(45:33).
