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Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.
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China, Serbia to build community with a shared future in new era
Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced six initiatives with Serbia that cover free trade, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges(01:00). China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe has entered the moon’s orbit ahead of a soft landing near the lunar south pole(14:12). And Hamas has warned that there will be no ceasefire in Gaza if Israel keeps up its assault in Rafah(23:48).
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President Xi continues state visit to France in Tarbes
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Tarbes in the Pyrenees after talks with French President Emmanual Macron and addressing a business council meeting in Paris(01:08). Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal by Egypt and Qatar as Israel decides to continue to pound Rafah(14:13). And the Brazilian president is seeking a spending waiver for Rio Grande do Sul where heavy rains have killed at least 85 people(23:39).
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President Xi calls for China, Europe to contribute to world peace, development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has met French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris and urged efforts to contribute to the stable and healthy development of ties(01:00). Neither Israel nor Hamas is backing down in their demands for a truce as Israel threatens a large scale operation in Rafah(12:29). And experts blame climate change for the worst flooding in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul(22:21).
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Chang’e-6 begins journey to retrieve samples from moon’s far side
The Chang’e-6 lunar probe will attempt to complete humanity's first ever mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon(01:08). Hungary says it's an honor to host Chinese President Xi Jinping who will pay state visits to three European countries(18:47). And Hamas says it is studying Israel's proposals on a truce in Gaza(27:10).
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China sees 16% more trips on May 1st compared with pre-COVID levels
Holiday makers in China made more than 280 million trips on the first day of the May Day holiday(01:04). Colombia is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel(14:06). And the final phase of the Canton Fair is focusing on fashion, health and household textiles(24:05).
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May Day holiday begins in China
Ahead of his European visit, the Chinese president has highlighted an example of China-Serbia cooperation under the Belt and Road initiative(01:04). China is expecting 270 million domestic trips daily during the May Day holiday period underway now(10:39). And millions across Asia have been experiencing life-threatening high temperatures and drought conditions(17:43).