The Shandong aircraft carrier has participated in a military drill in waters surrounding Taiwan. (00:57) U.S. authorities are investigating a wide-spread intelligence breach involving government files. (07:29) And China's IPO issuance has fully transitioned to a registration-based system. (38:53)

PLA Eastern Theater Command concludes drills near Taiwan

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China and Hungary have decided to lift their ties during a state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping where he held talks with the Hungarian president and prime minister(01:07). Israeli attacks on Rafah continue after peace talks conclude with no deal and despite U.S. warnings to halt arms deliveries(14:01). And the new Chinese ambassador to India says he’s ready to work to promote closer ties(20:22).

China, Hungary agree to become All-weather Comprehensive Strategic Partners for the New Era

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Hungarian counterpart Tamas Sulyok after attending a welcome ceremony in Budapest(01:07). The Pentagon chief says Washington halted bombs deliveries to Israel over concerns about Rafah(15:56). And the new climate envoys of China and the U.S. have held in-person discussions for the first time(25:57).

China to align modernization efforts with Hungary's opening policy: president

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).

China, Serbia to build community with a shared future in new era

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).

President Xi continues state visit to France in Tarbes

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).

PLA Eastern Theater Command concludes drills near Taiwan

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