Overseas delegations at CDF express faith in China's economy, business prospects

China and Russia have reaffirmed ties during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit, as the two countries mark 80 years since the Allied victory in World War II (01:06). Chinese teams are disinfecting earthquake-affected areas in Myanmar to reduce the risk of diseases amid high temperatures (09:02). And the world is bracing for new U.S. tariffs, as many trading partners vow to come up with countermeasures (17:27).

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command has carried out drills around Taiwan in a stern warning to separatist forces (01:03). Chinese rescuers are not giving up on finding earthquake survivors in Myanmar while people in the affected areas cope with a shortage of resources (10:23). And French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says she will appeal after a court found her guilty of embezzlement (24:12).

About 400 Chinese experts, responders and medics are in Myanmar to assist rescue and relief efforts following the earthquake that killed over 2,000 people including three Chinese nationals (05:17). Washington and Tehran are warning each other of severe consequences over disagreements on the nuclear deal (17:00). And China’s manufacturing picked up pace in March (37:38).

The Chinese president has told international business leader that the country will remain a safe and promising investment destination (10:14). Myanmar is reporting many casualties after a powerful earthquake that rattled buildings more than a thousand kilometers from the epicenter (01:08). The worst wildfires in living memory in South Korea have killed at least 28 people in the southeast of the country (17:40).

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang has called for building the Asian community and creating a better future for Asia and beyond (01:05). Wall Street stocks took a tumble after Washington's latest tariff announcement on all imported cars (08:54). U.S. lawmakers have been questioning top officials in the Trump administration about the Signal app security leak scandal (18:09).

The Boao Forum in southern China has examined how to strike a balance between AI application and governance (01:07). Days of talks in Saudi Arabia on a possible ceasefire in Ukraine have ended without a joint statement (10:11). The U.S. National Security Advisor has taken full responsibility for an embarassing security leak involving attack plans in Yemen (22:29).

The Boao Forum in southern China says Asia remains a significant driver of the global economy amid mounting global challenges (01:03). Russia and the U.S. have concluded another round of talks focusing on achieving a ceasefire on the Black Sea (11:38). China, together with global industry experts, warns that Washington's proposed port fees on Chinese ships will disrupt global supply chains (20:33).

International enterprises at the China Development Forum have underscored the attractiveness and huge potential of China's economy (01:07). Washington is considering port fees for Chinese ships and fleets using ships made in China (13:37). U.S. and Russian authorities have held another round of talks in Saudi Arabia discussing Ukraine and other issues (21:08).

On the annual International Day of Forests, we examine China's efforts on conservation over the years(1:06). Yemen's Houthi group has launched a ballistic missile attack on Tel Aviv(12:20). Donald Trump's tariff polices are threatening to derail the global economy(20:40).

Chinese President Xi Jinping stresses that the cultural and tourism industry should follow a path of sustainable and healthy development (30:58).The Ukrainian president says a halt to strikes on energy infrastructure in its conflict with Russia could be done quickly (01:01). China is levying reciprocal tariffs on several categories of Canadian goods entering the country (18:22).