China's ambassador says trade cooperation with France has maintained healthy and stable development. (01:02) Russia says it will strengthen its military capacity in response to Finland's accession to NATO. (09:56) And the Asian Development Bank has hailed China's leading role in the region's economic growth. (20:13)

Russia vows to respond to Finland's NATO membership

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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).

Shenzhou-18 to experiment with fish, algae on space mission

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).

PLA Navy marks 75 years since founding

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).

At least 3 dead, 11 missing after heavy rains in Guangdong

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).

Israel launches attack on Iran: officials

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).

Russia vows to respond to Finland's NATO membership

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