China expects 1.4 billion trips during May Day holiday

China's commerce ministry says it is assessing the possibility of trade talks with the United States after Washington expressed willingness to negotiate (01:06). China's top economic regulator is moving to implement the country's new private sector promotion law (36:55). And U.S. President Donald Trump has removed National Security Adviser Mike Waltz in the first major shake up of his administration since taking office in January (19:19).

Chinese people are going on immersive tours and finding in-depth travel experiences over the May Day holiday (01:02). South Korea's Supreme Court has overturned presidential front runner Lee Jae-myung's acquittal for violating the election law (11:58). And the U.S. quarterly GDP has dipped to its lowest rate since 2022 (16:19).

Chinese President Xi Jinping is stressing efforts to adapt to the changing environment and scientifically plan for social and economic development goals for the 15th Five Year Plan (01"02). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has joined his counterparts from BRICS countries in backing a statement by chair Brazil on opposing protectionism (11"56). And China's Shenzhou-19 mission is a success with the safe return of the astronauts (15"28).

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stressed multilateralism and free trade at a BRICS meeting in Brazil (01:05). The American public has complained about U.S. economic policies barely 100 days after President Donald Trump began his second term in office (12:17). And Canadians have voted to keep Mark Carney as prime minister amid threats from the United States (16:11).

Chinese authorities say they are confident in reaching development targets with policies to stabilize jobs, support foreign trade and boost consumption (01:00). China's top legislature is pushing for a bill to support the country's private economy (39:03). And Iran is mourning the victims of a port blast as authorities deny links with the defense sector (13:57).

China's top leadership has pledged to support companies severely impacted by tariffs, along with measures to boost consumption and expand opening up (01:10). China has once again denied tariff negotiations with the U.S. and called on Washington not to create confusion (01:55). And China’s Shenzhou-20 mission is taking zebra fish experiments in space one step further by studying bone loss and cardiovascular regeneration (12:47).

China and Kenya have announced the elevation of ties to a Community with a Shared Future in the New Era, and agreed to set up an example for China-Africa relations (01:01). China's Tiangong Space Station is welcoming a new three-member crew after the successful launch of the Shenzhou-20 mission (07:22). And China says there are no tariff talks with the U.S., denying Washington’s claims that the two sides will reach a deal soon (12:00).

China and Azerbaijan have agreed to elevate ties and exempt visas during a state visit of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev (01:02). A new three-member crew will head to China's Tiangong Space Station on Thursday for tasks including science experiments and spacewalks (01:57). And the International Monetary Fund has downgraded growth forecasts for the world and major economies as U.S. tariffs loom over global trade (12:48).

The International Monetary Fund/World Bank Spring Meetings have opened amid market turmoil stirred up by U.S. tariffs (01:01). Wall Street and the dollar plunged as investor confidence falters in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs and his attacks against the Federal Reserve chair (37:21). And the presidents of Kenya and Azerbaijan are paying state visits to China starting Tuesday (15:26).

Foreign and defense ministers from China and Indonesia have discussed political security and defense cooperation at the first "2+2 dialogue (01:06)." China says it will counter any tariffs deal that the United States makes at Beijing's expense (05:40). And China has pledged visa-free transit and payment convenience among other measures to accelerate the opening-up of its service sector (38:31).