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Shenzhou-18 to experiment with fish, algae on space mission
Shenzhou-18 Taikonauts will experiment with an aquatic ecosystem featuring zebra fish and algae as part of their tasks inside China’s space station(01:03). U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in China to begin a three-day visit(11:13). And the UN human rights body is calling for transparent investigations following the discovery of mass graves in Gaza(15:02).
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PLA Navy marks 75 years since founding
The People’s Liberation Army Navy has made proposals on maritime governance and opened its warships to the public as it marks 75 years since its founding(01:06). China says it welcomes the visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and will make clear demands on issues concerning China's core interests(09:55). Prosecutors at Donald Trump's hush money trial have accused the former president of corrupting the 2016 presidential election(20:29).
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At least 3 dead, 11 missing after heavy rains in Guangdong
Parts of China including Guangdong and Guangxi are expecting more severe weather as authorities warn of secondary disasters(01:02). Israel says it will pile pressure on Hamas for the release of hostages(11:48). Earth Day activities around the world and in China are focusing on reducing plastics and the harmonious co-existence between humans and nature(18:31).
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Israel launches attack on Iran: officials
Israeli and U.S. officials say Israel has launched an attack on Iran, but nuclear facilities near Tehran appear to be safe(01:04). India’s general election has kicked off and will last six weeks(12:39). And F1 has returned to Shanghai with hometown favorite Zhou Guanyu(21:04).
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Record setting Hainan Expo offers access, opportunities
Organizers of the China International Consumer Products Expo has hailed this year's event as successful with record attendance numbers and achievement of its low carbon goals(01:07). The Chinese foreign minister has called for peace in the South China Sea(10:38). And Dubai International Airport is gradually recovering after the heaviest rainfall in UAE history(18:31).
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Green consumption highlight at Hainan Expo
China is displaying its green consumption trends at the China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan(01:00). China's Shenzhou-18 spacecraft is at the launch area for the country's first manned space mission this year(11:48). And China and the United States have discussed military ties and financial issues in separate meetings(21:17).