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Chinese premier co-chairs summit with EU leaders

Chinese premier co-chairs summit with EU leaders

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has co-chaired a summit with EU leaders in Beijing (02:03). Fierce fighting between Israel and Hamas are reported in southern Gaza (13:54). And Greece and Turkiye have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation (22:45).

Chinese premier co-chairs summit with EU leaders

Chinese premier co-chairs summit with EU leaders

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has co-chaired a summit with EU leaders in Beijing (02:03). Fierce fighting between Israel and Hamas are reported in southern Gaza (13:54). And Greece and Turkiye have pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation (22:45).

President Xi urges China, EU to step up cooperation

President Xi urges China, EU to step up cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets EU leaders in Beijing (02:28). Israel says it has encircled the house of top Hamas leader (09:32). And scientists say climate threats to humanity are drawing closer (20:03).

Israeli forces unleash most intense attacks on Gaza

Israeli forces unleash most intense attacks on Gaza

The Israeli military says it has carried out the most intensive day of fighting in Gaza (02:30). China and EU leaders are set to discuss a wide range of topics at the upcoming summit in Beijing (09:41). And officials say Europe is facing a huge risk of terrorist attacks (23:19).

Israel intensifies southern Gaza offensive

Israel intensifies southern Gaza offensive

Israel has expanded its offensive against Hamas into southern Gaza (02:28). Chinese and EU leaders are set to meet in Beijing (09:19). And the 5th day of COP 28 kicked off with a focus on climate finance (24:19).

Chinese, Belarusian presidents meet in Beijing

Chinese, Belarusian presidents meet in Beijing

Chinese, Belarusian presidents have pledged to enhance ties during their meeting in Beijing (02:31). Israel says the military campaign against Hamas will continue (14:51). And Venezuelans have voted on the ownership of a disputed territory with Guyana (20:56).

Hostilities rise as Israel-Hamas truce ends

Hostilities rise as Israel-Hamas truce ends

Fighting has resumed in Gaza after an extended truce came to an end(02:38). China has set out visions for the Yangtze River Delta development(11:01). And the ongoing COP28 has set up a climate disaster fund(25:28).

Truce extended again between Israel, Hamas

Truce extended again between Israel, Hamas

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend the truce in Gaza by one more day(02:43). The Chinese president has learned about Shanghai's efforts to strengthen its competitiveness during an inspection tour of the financial hub(16:02). And the 28th UN climate meeting has kicked off in Dubai(27:28).

World expects extended truce between Israel, Hamas

World expects extended truce between Israel, Hamas

Reports indicate that Israel and Hamas could extend the truce in Gaza(02:48). The first China International Supply Chain Expo is underway in Beijing(12:28). And NATO is calling for continued backing for Ukraine, while Moscow accuses the bloc of viewing Russia as an adversary(21:04).

Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce

Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce

Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their truce by another two days(02:41). The first China International Supply Chain Expo has opened in Beijing(13:14). And Interpol is calling for stronger cooperation against transnational organized crime(20:41).

Four-day ceasefire between Israel, Hamas draws to close

Four-day ceasefire between Israel, Hamas draws to close

The four-day truce between Israel and Hamas is in its final day(02:41). The foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea have held a meeting on regional and global development(09:41). And Canada and the U.S. are bracing for the annual flu season(17:35).

Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza takes effect

Israel-Hamas truce in Gaza takes effect

A four-day truce between Israel and Hamas has begun(02:43). China has released a development blueprint for the next phase of the Belt and Road Initiative(07:41). And Dutch voters are in shock after a far-right party's victory in elections(19:01).

China, Uruguay boost ties as leaders meet in Beijing

China, Uruguay boost ties as leaders meet in Beijing

China and Uruguay have agreed to elevate bilateral relations(02:40).Israel says the release of hostages under a truce deal with Hamas will start Friday(12:12).And Albania's prime minister is encouraging NATO to increase its military presence in Kosovo(21:29).

Israel, Hamas agree to halt fight for release of hostages

Israel, Hamas agree to halt fight for release of hostages

Israel's cabinet has approved a temporary ceasefire with Hamas(02:47). China and Uzbekistan's foreign ministers have announced the establishment of a strategic dialogue platform(12:24). And North Korea has confirmed that it has orbited a military satellite(22:49).

Hamas chief expects truce with Israel

Hamas chief expects truce with Israel

The head of Hamas says the group is close to reaching a truce with Israel (02:34). Air China has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Washington, DC (13:17). A new report from the UN includes a grim warning about rising global temperatures (26:46).

Uruguayan president in China for state visit

Uruguayan president in China for state visit

The president of Uruguay has landed in Beijing for a state visit (02:33). China's foreign minister has met with several visiting foreign ministers from Arab and Muslim countries to discuss the situation in Palestine (12:50). Voters in Argentina have elected a new president (20:11).

Xi calls for unity to achieve better Asia-Pacific cooperation

Xi calls for unity to achieve better Asia-Pacific cooperation

The Chinese president delivered a written speech at the APEC CEO Summit, stressing that development for all is the overarching goal of Asia-Pacific cooperation(05:24). Israel's military says it has found tunnels and weapons under a hospital in the Gaza Strip(15:15). Spain's incumbent prime minister secures a new term following a controversial deal with Catalan separatists(20:48).

Xi meets Biden in San Francisco

Xi meets Biden in San Francisco

The Chinese president has proposed a plan for promoting cooperation between Beijing and Washington(02:48). Israeli troops have withdrawn from al-Shifa hospital in Gaza after a 16-hour military operation(16:53). The UK is planning to confirm Rwanda as a "safe country" to support a deportation scheme for asylum seekers(23:58).

Chinese president in San Francisco to meet Biden

Chinese president in San Francisco to meet Biden

The leaders of China and the United States are in San Francisco for in-person talks(02:46). The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a funding bill to avoid a government shutdown(16:58). And China's economy showed a sustained recovery in October(38:34).

World anticipating meeting between Chinese, US presidents

World anticipating meeting between Chinese, US presidents

China says the heads of state from China and the United States are discussing fundamental issues affecting bilateral relations in San Francisco(02:47). Hamas says it is ready to release more hostages in exchange for a five-day ceasefire(17:54). And Argentina is choosing between two widely differing presidential candidates(22:05).

Chinese president to meet U.S. counterpart, attend APEC meetings

Chinese president to meet U.S. counterpart, attend APEC meetings

China-U.S. relations are in the spotlight as Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares to meet U.S. President Joe Biden and attend the APEC meetings in San Francisco(02:44). Hospitals in Gaza are running out of supplies amid Israeli attacks on the enclave(11:34). And the China-Laos Railway is offering tourism services from Beijing to Vientiane(26:53).