①China says it welcomes U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit and will focus on five key missions in the bilateral talks.(00:53) ②Nearly 200 navy representatives from dozens of countries gather this week in eastern China to attend the Western Pacific Naval Symposium in Qingdao.(14:10) ③China's general public budget revenue sustained recovery momentum during the first quarter of this year.(25:01) ④The main ruling party in the Maldives, the People's National Congress, has won the...

①Visiting Phnom Penh, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China is ready to work with Cambodia to strengthen cooperation in building the bilateral community with a shared future. What's the latest? (00:53) ②The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a 95 billion dollar legislative package providing security assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. What are the details? (12:48) ③China responds to western accusations of new industry overcapacity.(25:20) ④The International Monetary Fund has...

The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo has just concluded in Hainan. Themed on sharing opportunities and creating a better life, the expo attracted over 4000 brands from 71 countries and regions. How does the event reflect China's latest consumption trends and market landscape? What are the prospects for China’s consumption growth, and how will it impact businesses both domestically and internationally? Host Zhao Ying is joined by Subramania Bhatt, Founder and CEO of China Trading...

① China says it firmly opposes a US investigation into China’s policies in shipbuilding and maritime logistics industries. We take a look at the politics behind the probe as well as Biden’s call for tripling tariffs on Chinese steel. (00:59) ② What’s at stake in Chinese foreign minister’s six-day trip to Indonesia, Cambodia and Papua New Guinea? (15:29) ③ The US and the Philippines have announced plans to carry out their first-ever joint military exercises outside the Philippines’ territorial...

① China and the US have held the first dialogue between the two countries’ top defense officials in nearly 17 months. Is it a key step in keeping lines of communication open between the two military powers? (00:53) ② IMF upgrades 2024 global growth forecast to 3.2%. We take a look at the world economy’s potential challenges. (11:45) ③ The US says it will impose new sanctions against Iran in the wake of Tehran’s attack on Israel. Will its tactic of punishing Iran while urging Israel to...

Twenty-one mayors and government officials from 18 countries, including China, the U.S., Germany, Italy, Brazil, and Zambia, gathered to delve into how towns and cities can stimulate local vitality and grasp opportunities for cooperation. CGTN brings you this special program, "Conversation with Global Mayors."

① Meeting Olaf Scholz in Beijing, Xi Jinping called for developing China-Germany bilateral ties in an all-round way from a long-term, strategic perspective. We take a look at Xi’s main messages to Germany. (00:51) ② China’s economy showed good performance in the first quarter of 2024, growing by 5.3% year on year. We delve into what drove the growth. (13:19) ③ China’s foreign minister has held phone calls with his Iranian and Saudi counterparts in efforts to help reduce tensions in the Middle...

① What’s at stake in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s China visit? We are joined by Professor Hans-peter Burghof with University of Hohenheim in Germany and Professor Cui Hongjian from Beijing Foreign Studies University. (00:49) ② UN chief calls for restraint after Iran's attacks on Israel. To what extent has the attack intensified concerns that the Middle East is being pushed into a full-blown conflict? (25:19) ③ China issues new national-level guidelines aimed at addressing stock-market...

U.S. President Joe Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. held a joint meeting at the White House on Thursday. Pointing fingers at China, a joint statement by the three leaders said they aim to advance the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. The Chinese Foreign Ministry responded by saying U.S. accusations on China's position in the South China Sea are baseless, calling them attacks that merely malign China. How will the summit impact...

①General Secretary Xi Jinping of the Communist Party of China Central Committee meets with Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing. (00:42) ②US and Japan announce new military agreements. Is Japan shifting away from its pacifist stance? (14:39) ③South Korean prime minister offers to resign after election defeat. What factors have contributed to the ruling party’s defeat? (24:28) ④China’s March CPI up 0.1%, PPI down 2.8% (34:05) ⑤JD.com bolsters video content creation with 1 billion yuan investment. (42:30)

①Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for more cooperation with the Federated States of Micronesia. How will the collaboration benefit both sides? (00:43) ②China says it's regrettable to see Fitch Rates downgrade the country's sovereign credit rating outlook. (13:26) ③EU launches probe into Chinese wind turbine companies. (24:35) ④US adds 303,000 jobs in March as unemployment rate dips. (34:18) ⑤UK employees now have the right to request flexible work from day 1. What changes will it bring to...

①Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. (00:43) ②The US, UK and Australia are considering working with Japan through the AUKUS security pact. Does the AUKUS have the potential to become a NATO-like alliance? (11:44) ③The leaders of Japan and the Philippines will go to Washington this week for a trilateral summit to boost defense ties. What brings them together? (24:36) ④Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the country has set a date for an...

Tensions between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea are showing no signs of calming down. China was widely seen as the target when Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently ordered his government to strengthen coordination on maritime security to confront what he called "a range of serious challenges". Twice in three months, China’s foreign ministry has delivered a warning to the Philippine side that the bilateral relations are at a crossroads. Are there still...

①Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met foreign ministers from Timor-Leste and Laos. What are the details? (00:48) ②Former chairman Ma Ying-jeou of the Chinese Kuomintang Party has attended a ceremony honoring China's legendary Yellow Emperor in Shaanxi Province. (12:05) ③The World Bank says India is not creating enough jobs to sustain its young population, even as the country enjoys the world's fastest economic growth. What's the background? (25:26) ④A survey says that China has emerged...

①Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden had a phone conversation. What was discussed? (00:53) ②NATO foreign ministers gather in Brussels to discuss more aide for Ukraine as the bloc prepares to mark its 75th anniversary.(24:55) ③A UN spokesperson stresses safety of humanitarian workers in Gaza after seven staff members of an international food charity were killed in an Israeli airstrike.(35:00) ④Taylor Swift has become the first person to join Forbes’ Billionaires List...

①Chinese President President Xi Jinping has held talks with visiting Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto in Beijing. What are the details? (00:50) ②Iran's ambassador to Syria has vowed responses after a suspected Israeli strike flattened Iran's consulate in the Syrian capital and killed seven people. What's the latest? (13:00) ③The US and UK have agreed to cooperate on artificial intelligence safety.(25:20) ④A survey conducted by Japan's central bank reveals that business sentiment...

①Meeting his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says China is willing to work with France to build a more solid and dynamic bilateral relationship.(00:50) ②Thousands of Israelis marched in Jerusalem over the weekend, calling for more efforts to free the hostages in Gaza and for early elections in the country. What's the latest? (11:40) ③China's manufacturing sector has returned to expansion territory.(25:15) ④China’s Ministry of Commerce has...

The Boao Forum for Asia has concluded on the tropical island of Hainan in southern China. Under the theme of "Asia and the World: Common Challenges, Shared Responsibilities," the event focused on global security, the world economy, sci-tech innovation, and the impact of artificial intelligence. What are the most pressing challenges facing Asia and the world today? How can Asian countries work together to develop stronger resilience to global uncertainties? And what role can they play in...

① Beijing's Global South diplomacy is in spotlight amid multiple China visits by senior leaders from the developing world. (00:51) ② We take a look at the annual Boao Forum for Asia where China’s top legislator has called on Asian countries to stay united and oppose decoupling. (12:20) ③ China has announced that it will remove tariffs on Australian wine, marking another key sign of the improving ties between the two countries. (24:48) ④ China has filed a complaint to challenge Biden's...

① We look at the key messages from Xi Jinping’s meeting with US CEOs and strategists in Beijing. (00:53) ② Japan’s cabinet has approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries. Why is it a controversial step? (12:59) ③ Baltimore’s bridge disaster: rescue efforts and possible causes. (25:26) ④ China has lashed out at the US and the UK for slapping coordinated sanctions over alleged Chinese cyberattacks. Is the cyber security issue increasingly hijacked by...

① We look at Naurun President David Adeang’s state visit to China two months after the Pacific island country restored diplomatic ties with Beijing. (00:47) ② For the first time since 2016, the US has allowed a UN Security Council resolution sharply critical of Israel to pass. To what extent does it tell us about the current rift between the US and Israel? (13:09) ③ For a second time in three months, China has warned the Philippines that their relations are at a “crossroads”. We explore what...

① Russia has charged four men with committing an act of terrorism for an attack on a Moscow concert hall. We look at different claims on who is responsible for the attack. (00:52) ② At the China Development Forum, Chinese Premier Li Qiang reassured global business leaders about China's economy and its steadfast opening up. (11:57) ③ Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou will make a second trip to the Chinese mainland next month, leading a group of students on an 11-day trip. How important is...

In his most recent visit to Australia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi participated in the 7th China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and sat down with leaders in the business and strategic sectors in Australia. This was Wang Yi's first visit to Australia in seven years. What's been learned from strained bilateral relations in the past few years? What's the way forward that will benefit...

①President Xi Jinping has called for efforts to further energize China's central region. How does it align with the country's major development strategies? (00:43) ②Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has wrapped up his tour in the southern hemisphere. He urged Australia to make policies independently. (13:49) ③China issues a 24-point action plan to attract foreign investment. (24:33) ④Prabowo Subianto has been elected as the new president of Indonesia. (34:00) ⑤A study suggests the population...

①President Xi Jinping inspects Hunan Province. What key messages does the visit send out? (00:42) ②The third International Forum on Democracy kicks off in Beijing. (12:43) ③China has launched a new relay satellite to provide Earth-Moon communications services. How does that pave the way for China's future lunar missions? (24:33) ④Netanyahu has renewed his pledge to attack Rafah despite Biden's warning. Is there a widening rift between Israel and the US over the war in Gaza? (33:22) ⑤Apple is...