China's annual Two Sessions have ended with the approval of the Government World Report and other important agenda items(01:07). Muslims around the world are now celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, though the fighting in Gaza has muted the celebrations(17:00). Protests appear likely in Japan as the country marks the 13th anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster(25:10).

China’s top legislature closes annual session

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China has offered condolences over the deaths of Iran’s president, foreign minister, and other officials in a helicopter crash(01:01). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Kazakhstan to attend an SCO meeting after visiting Tajikistan(08:17). And the Chinese mainland says the new Taiwan leader’s speech sends a wrong signal regarding independence(19:23).

President Xi says China lost a friend with death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

Chinese President Xi Jinping has hosted his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at the central government compound as the two leaders discussed topics including cooperation and peace(01:10). South Africa is urging the ICJ to order a halt of the Israeli offensive in Gaza(11:14). And Slovakia has charged a suspect in the shooting of the prime minister with attempted murder(20:46).

China, Russia reaffirm efforts to advance bilateral, world ties

China and Russia have agreed to go further on their Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership in the New Era as the presidents of the two countries hold talks in Beijing (01:04). Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive after he was shot during an assassination attempt (14:57). And hundreds of athletes are in Shanghai for a last chance to qualify for the Paris Olympic Games (47:16).

China, Russia pledge even closer ties 75 years after establishment of diplomatic relations

China says additional U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will not help the economy and bilateral relations but will result in higher costs (01:02). China is warning the Philippines not to abuse Beijing's kindness by trespassing in the South China Sea (11:09). And international tourists groups arriving at Chinese ports on cruise ships can now enter without a visa (14:43).

China slams U.S. tariff hike as protectionism, manipulation

Mutual trust and cooperation have topped discussions at a meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul (01:04). Donald Trump’s former lawyer has testified in court in New York saying he used settlement payments to keep an alleged affair about Trump quiet (16:02). And the Shanghai International Film Festival is set to open in June (53:04).

China’s top legislature closes annual session

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