The Beijing Hour

U.S. and Russian officials say President Donald Trump could meet with President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week (01:01). The UN humanitarian office says the crisis in Gaza is escalating beyond catastrophe (01:53). Washington continues to ramp up its trade war with a new round of tariffs targeting India and others (22:53).

A UN official says Gaza will need aid deliveries in huge numbers for months or even years to come (00:55). A report from Xizang highlights environmental improvements in the ecologically sensitive region in southwest China (09:45). Many European officials say the EU's trade deal with the U.S. gives them no reason for celebration (19:06).

China underscores social and economic progress in Xizang, as the autonomous region marks its 60th founding anniversary (01:10). An American former contractor in Gaza has spoken out about the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (17:43). Extreme weather events are sweeping across many parts of the world (23:02).

The U.S. economy is showing signs of strain amid Washington's tariff campaign against global partners (01:02). Xizang in southwestern China continues to make headways in the agricultural sector (08:47). Conflict and shattered infrastructure continue to hamper aid efforts in Gaza, causing widespread hunger and misery (22:20).

China's top economic regulator unveils new efforts to deepen the country's push for a unified national market (01:02). China celebrates the 98th anniversary of the founding of the People's Liberation Army (02:52). U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order imposing tariffs on dozens of countries, with rates ranging from 10% to 41% (13:22).

The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade says global economic and trade frictions remain at a high level (01:06). Canada says it intends to recognize Palestinian statehood following similar announcements by France and the UK (15:30). Municipal authorities in Beijing say recent rainstorms have killed 44 people as of midday on Thursday (23:22).

The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China will hold its Fourth Plenary Session in October to outline the country's economic and social development goals for the next five years (01:01). China and the U.S. agree to extend the pause regarding Washington's so-called 24-percent "reciprocal tariffs" and China's countermeasures (11:37). The UK says it will recognize the State of Palestine in September unless Israel commits to long-term peace (27:15).

Parts of central Beijing and surrounding areas experience severe flooding after days of relentless rainfall (02:09). High-level delegations from China and the U.S. wrap up the first day of a new round of trade talks in Stockholm (19:03). Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia agree not to deploy more troops on the border (23:01).

The 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference concludes in Shanghai, focusing on integrating AI governance with industrial practices (01:06). The United States and the European Union reach a trade deal with a 15-percent tariff on EU exports (14:47). Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire (24:45).

Chinese Premier Li Qiang says relations between China and the European Union should be defined by cooperation no matter how the international landscape evolves (02:42). Thailand and Cambodia continue to trade attacks near the border area for a second day (14:06). U.S. President Donald Trump makes an in-person tour at the Federal Reserve (23:37).