President Xi on inspection tour in Hunan

Chinese President Xi Jinping has announced six initiatives with Serbia that cover free trade, agriculture and people-to-people exchanges(01:00). China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe has entered the moon’s orbit ahead of a soft landing near the lunar south pole(14:12). And Hamas has warned that there will be no ceasefire in Gaza if Israel keeps up its assault in Rafah(23:48).

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Tarbes in the Pyrenees after talks with French President Emmanual Macron and addressing a business council meeting in Paris(01:08). Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal by Egypt and Qatar as Israel decides to continue to pound Rafah(14:13). And the Brazilian president is seeking a spending waiver for Rio Grande do Sul where heavy rains have killed at least 85 people(23:39).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris and urged efforts to contribute to the stable and healthy development of ties(01:00). Neither Israel nor Hamas is backing down in their demands for a truce as Israel threatens a large scale operation in Rafah(12:29). And experts blame climate change for the worst flooding in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul(22:21).

The Chang’e-6 lunar probe will attempt to complete humanity's first ever mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon(01:08). Hungary says it's an honor to host Chinese President Xi Jinping who will pay state visits to three European countries(18:47). And Hamas says it is studying Israel's proposals on a truce in Gaza(27:10).

Holiday makers in China made more than 280 million trips on the first day of the May Day holiday(01:04). Colombia is cutting diplomatic ties with Israel(14:06). And the final phase of the Canton Fair is focusing on fashion, health and household textiles(24:05).

Ahead of his European visit, the Chinese president has highlighted an example of China-Serbia cooperation under the Belt and Road initiative(01:04). China is expecting 270 million domestic trips daily during the May Day holiday period underway now(10:39). And millions across Asia have been experiencing life-threatening high temperatures and drought conditions(17:43).

China’s Shenzhou-17 crew has returned to earth after completing a six-month mission at the Tiangong Space Station(01:05). Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet his counterparts in France, Serbia and Hungary and discuss cooperation during state visits to the European countries(09:30). And Hamas has left talks in Cairo with Israeli proposals for a ceasefire and hostage exchanges(19:12).

The Chang’e-6 lunar probe is at the launch pad in Hainan for a mission to collect samples from the far side of the moon(01:01). Israeli strikes on Rafah have reportedly killed 22 people as Egypt prepares to host ceasefire talks(14:17). And unusual weather is wreaking havoc across the world(21:39).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and urged the two countries to be partners rather than rivals(01:07). Sustainability is one of the main highlights of the Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing(12:19). Pro-Palestine demonstrations continue at U.S. universities, prompting the University of Southern California to cancel the graduation ceremony(21:43).

The Chinese president has called for building world-class military medical universities after he stressed development and opening up during an inspection tour in Chongqing(01:05). China reaffirms its commitment to fair competition during a visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken(10:31). And the Zhongguancun Forum is focusing on innovation(19:23).