Chinese premier meets foreign leaders attending 8th CIIE

The eighth edition of the China International Import Expo has opened in Shanghai. This year's event sets a new record in scale, with 155 participating countries, regions and international organizations.

The U.S. Senate has again failed to pass a temporary funding bill, marking the 14th unsuccessful attempt. This means the federal government shutdown is on track to surpass the 35-day record set during the shutdown between 2018 and 2019 and become the longest in U.S. history.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has held separate meetings with foreign leaders who are in Shanghai to attend the eighth China International Import Expo.

In his meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for safeguarding and developing China-Russia relations.

Foreign ministers from seven countries have met in Istanbul to discuss efforts to uphold the Gaza ceasefire and plan for the enclave's future.

The Chinese foreign minister has held a phone call with his German counterpart. Wang Yi told Johann Wadephul the important experience drawn from the development of bilateral ties is that both respect each other and the guiding principle should be win-win cooperation.

At the 30th regular meeting between Chinese and Russian heads of government, Chinese Premier Li Qiang says the country is ready to strengthen strategic communication, align development strategies and expand cooperation with Russia.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that the Spanish king and the Estonian foreign minister will visit China this month.

A Commerce Ministry spokesperson says Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo and related events and deliver a keynote speech.

Police say a 32-year-old British man is being treated as the sole suspect in a stabbing attack on a train in eastern England on Saturday evening.