China to remain vigilant against neo-militarism in Japan: ministry

21/4/2026

The Beijing Hour

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China says Japan's accelerating remilitarization is a fact and a reality, vowing to remain vigilant after Japan revised its defense equipment transfer rules to allow exports of lethal weapons (04:03). Iran's supreme leader has reportedly approved new talks with the United States, while the U.S. president has said he will not likely extend the ceasefire beyond Wednesday if no agreement is reached (13:20). And the Trump administration has launched a program to refund billions of dollars in tariffs (23:11).

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Altri episodi di "The Beijing Hour"

China to remain vigilant against neo-militarism in Japan: ministry

President Xi renews China's call for immediate ceasefire, support for restoring peace

10-day ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon in effect

China's GDP expands 5% in Q1, showing vitality

General Secretary Xi Jinping stresses cooperation with Vietnam in Party-to-Party ties, modernization

President Xi calls for peaceful coexistence as part of four-point proposal for peace in Middle East

China calls US-Iran talks step toward de-escalation

General Secretary Xi Jinping says trend toward closer cross-Strait ties will not change

Iran, US at odds over Lebanon, Strait of Hormuz ahead of talks in Pakistan

US, Iran reach two-week ceasefire, to hold negotiations in Pakistan