China marks National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre victims

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100(01:01). The South Korean Transport Ministry says it will inspect all Boeing planes in the country of the same model that crashed on Sunday(07:10). China has released the first report on the progress of the scientific research and application in China's space station(31:49).

Chinese officials say the results of the country's fifth national economic census reflect efforts to strive for high-quality development with innovative approaches(01:01). Yemen's Houthi group has vowed to launch retaliatory attacks on Israeli cities following Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital and the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah(10:14). The South Korean National Assembly has voted in favor of impeaching acting President Han Duck-soo(20:50).

The Chinese president has signed orders to enact three laws concerning value-added tax, supervision, and the popularization of science and technology(01:02). People in Indonesia’s Aceh province have commemorated the 20th anniversary of a devastating tsunami(20:51). Results of China’s fifth national economic census show that the country’s economy has achieved progress while maintaining stability over the past five years(31:00).

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is visiting China and has spoken with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi(00:59). Syria's interim foreign minister has vowed to prioritize serving the people(09:16). An Azerbaijani passenger plane has crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau(17:19).

Chinese lawmakers are deliberating a draft of the country’s first law specifically focusing on the development and protection of the private sector(01:06). Israeli and Palestinian officials say they are coming closer to a ceasefire deal, but crucial differences are yet to be resolved(12:19). The suspect accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has pleaded not guilty to charges of terrorism and murder(19:49).

Chinese lawmakers are reviewing a draft national park law(01:03). Hamas and two other Palestinian factions say a truce with Israel is closer than ever(12:23). 2024 has seen elections taking place in over 70 countries and regions, with nearly half of the global population heading to the polls(21:59).

The Chinese president says “one country, two systems” is a sound policy that must be adhered to(01:02). The UN chief says Syria and its people are in a moment of history and opportunity(10:32). The U.S. House of Representatives has failed to pass a new Republican spending bill, leaving lawmakers only a day to approve new funding to avert a government shutdown(25:30).

Macao has become an important platform connecting Portuguese-speaking countries and the Chinese mainland(06:05). The UN Security Council has held a meeting on the conflict between Hamas and Israel(16:43). Participants at the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints has discussed urban services and public participation(22:15).

The Chinese president says the future of Macao will be better as long as the institutional strength of the “One Country, Two Systems” policy is given full play(01:04). China has expressed readiness to play a constructive role in helping Syria achieve peace and restore stability as soon as possible(09:51). The 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints is underway in the Chinese capital(20:44).

Macao has registered continued growth in trade with the Chinese mainland since its return to the motherland 25 years ago(01:00). German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost a vote of confidence in the lower house of parliament(08:52). China has further relaxed its visa-free transit policy by extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travelers to 240 hours(37:59).