China, U.S. reach consensus on TikTok, vow to stabilize economic ties

China and the U.S. have reached a framework consensus on TikTok and agreed to ease investment barriers, as both sides stressed the importance of mutually beneficial cooperation (01:08). China's grain output has hit a record high, with the urban-rural income gap narrowing significantly (09:15). A UN commission says Israel has committed genocide in Gaza and holds top Israeli officials responsible (19:55).

High-level Chinese and U.S. officials have resumed talks in Madrid, focusing on tariffs and the future of TikTok, as President Trump reportedly considers a fourth extension of the app's divestment deadline (01:09). The Qatari PM says Israel's strike on Doha will not stop the Gulf country's mediation efforts for a Gaza ceasefire (19:55). China's economy showed positive progress in August, with the policy promoting consumer goods trade-ins continuing to deliver encouraging results (36:37).

The remains of 30 Chinese volunteer soldiers who fell in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea have returned from South Korea, marking the 12th repatriation under a bilateral handover agreement (01:09). The UN Security Council has condemned Israel's strike on Doha, voicing its support for Qatar and the country's vital role in mediation amid the Gaza conflict (21:31). China says its government debt remains manageable, with the country's fiscal policy having ample room for future action (38:01).

Beijing is calling on Washington to deepen cooperation on maintaining peace and stability, while also warning against U.S. interference in China's core interests (01:07). Influential Donald Trump supporter Charlie Kirk is dead following a shooting at a speaking event in Utah (09:32). China has built the world's largest disease prevention and medical care systems, with the average life expectancy reaching 79 years, 1.1 years higher than in 2020 (19:56).

China has reaffirmed its commitment to deeper opening-up, reform in trade services, and global cooperation as CIFTIS 2025 is underway in Beijing (01:01). Qatar has vowed to respond firmly to an Israeli strike on its capital that targeted Hamas officials (09:36). China’s consumer inflation fell in August, while factory prices showed signs of stabilization (36:27).

The Chinese president says BRICS countries should continue to uphold multilateralism and enhance the voice of the Global South as he joined world leaders for a virtual summit (1:04).China's manufacturing output is projected to rise significantly during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025), contributing more than 30% of global growth (36:58).French PM Francois Bayrou is stepping down after losing a confidence vote due to his controversial budget plan (14:24).

The Chinese president has told the China International Fair for Investment and Trade that the country will work with all parties for economic globalization, and expand high-level opening up (1:02). China's foreign trade rose 3.5 percent to over 29 trillion yuan (four trillion U.S. dollars) in the first eight months of the year (36:36). Japan's ruling party is selecting a new leader following PM Shigeru Ishiba's resignation (23:38).

China has wrapped up a busy week featuring the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit and V-Day commemorations, sending a clear message to the world for peace and a shared future for all (01:22). The Serbian President says President Xi's political messages on September 3 are exactly what the world needs (11:54). France says 26 countries, mostly from Europe, have formally vowed to deploy troops as part of a future Russia-Ukraine ceasefire (23:20).

Beijing's commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War have struck a chord with people far and wide (01:05). Following the V-Day events, international historians are saying China's contribution to victory in World War II was essential (16:04). Israel has rejected a Hamas ceasefire proposal and is preparing for an all-out assault in Gaza City (20:55).

The Chinese president has called on all countries to eliminate the root causes of war as he addressed the country's V-Day military parade and commemorations in Beijing (01:06). China's first 8K movie shot in space, produced by China Media Group, is set to premiere nationwide (53:25). A suicide bomber has struck the headquarters of one of the most powerful military units in Libya (25:50).