Boao Forum for Asia holds plenary with appeal for unity, respect for diversity

China's top legislator has called for resolving conflicts through dialogue and respecting diversity while addressing the plenary of the Boao Forum for Asia's annual conference in Hainan (01:07). Iran has denied holding any direct talks with the U.S., while Washington insists Tehran is seeking a deal amid rising tensions (13:28). The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a crime against humanity and calling for reparatory justice (21:38).