Qatar's prime minister has announced a proposed framework for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas(01:06). The Chinese embassy in the US is marking 45 years of student exchanges, even as some Chinese students face difficulties entering the US(08:42). French farmers are blocking roads around Paris in protest of rising prices and what they call unfair competition(20:54).

Qatari prime minister says framework reached for Gaza truce

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has stressed deepening reform with a focus on advancing Chinese modernization, and learned about efforts at opening up and ecological restoration during an inspection tour in the eastern province of Shandong(01:11). The People’s Liberation Army continues its drills around Taiwan and warns against separatist attempts(13:32). And a report on a helicopter crash in Iran that killed the president and foreign minister shows the helicopter remained on course before crashing(18:35).

President Xi stresses reform, opening up during inspection tour in Shandong

Chinese military services including the army, navy, air force and rocket force are taking part in joint drills surrounding the island of Taiwan(01:02). Xizang is marking 73 years since the region’s peaceful liberation(09:18). And Colombia’s president has ordered the opening of an embassy in Ramallah, following announcements from three European countries of their plans to recognize Palestine as a state(22:45).

PLA warns separatist forces with drills around Taiwan

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reiterated that the Taiwan question is at the center of China's core interests(01:06). Several European nations including Ireland and Spain have announced plans to formally recognize the Palestinian state(06:21). And China is marking the International Day for Biodiversity(14:53).

Wang Yi reiterates Taiwan question at center of China's core interests

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has proposed efforts to deepen cooperation and pledged to work with SCO members for multipolarity and globalization(01:05). Officials on the Chinese mainland and scholars in Taiwan say the recent speech by the new Taiwan leader sends a dangerous signal(08:24). And both Israeli and Hamas leaders have denounced a request by the International Criminal Court to seek arrest warrants over alleged war crimes(18:46).

Chinese FM calls for championing Shanghai Spirit at SCO meeting

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).

Qatari prime minister says framework reached for Gaza truce

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