China, Spain reaffirm economic ties, support for multilateralism

Chinese President Xi Jinping is calling for efforts from China and Malaysia to build a high-level strategic community with a shared future in his talks with Malaysia's king and prime minister (01:07). China posted a GDP growth of 5.4% in Q1, setting up a good foundation for the yearly target of around 5% (13:21). And the Hainan Free Trade Port is showing its attractiveness for global carmakers through the China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan (16:08).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Vietnamese leaders and called on the two countries to pursue high-quality development, modernization, and a community with a shared future (01:03). The Chinese president has pledged closer ties with Malaysia and ASEAN (10:30). And China's cross border trips increased by more than 15% in the first quarter (13:13).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to work with Vietnam to deepen ties for the benefit of both countries and the world (01:04). China's foreign trade showed resilience in Q1, rising 1.3% (38:27). And China's box office this year is currently topping the world with around 3.4 billion U.S. dollars (52:40).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to work with Spain and the European Union to safeguard the global trade environment during a meeting with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (01:11). China raises tariffs to 125% on U.S. goods and will not make further responses to tariff hikes by Washington (11:30). Former South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol has left the presidential residence after his impeachment and removal from office (25:44).

China's commerce ministry and foreign ministry have reiterated the country's call for dialogue to resolve differences on tariffs, and its determination to protect national interests (01:05). Germany's Union bloc and Social Democrats have secured a deal for a coalition government (14:09). China and Spain are seeking closer ties during a visit by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (21:23).

China's white paper on trade and economic ties with the United States criticizes Washington for its global tariffs, while urging dialogue to resolve differences (01:00). The United Nations chief has rejected an Israeli proposal to control aid deliveries to Gaza (15:44). And sales revenue in Chinese manufacturing continued growth, increasing 4.8% in Q1 (44:15).

Chinese authorities have expressed determination to protect the country's interests in the face of U.S. tariff threats, calling them an act of bullying and protectionism (01:02). Protesters doubt if the meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump will help reach a hostage release deal (15:20). And South Korea has confirmed June 3 as the date for the next presidential election (22:36).

U.S. tariffs have sent Asian stock markets tumbling as they continue to spark opposition (01:03). A new trend offering immersive experiences emerged in Chinese shopping centers during the Qingming Festival holiday (15:38). Towns in the U.S. Midwest and South are submerged after days of rain that triggered more flood alerts (21:33).

South Korea will hold snap elections within 60 days after the Constitutional Court voted unanimously to remove impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol from office (01:05). Canada and Mexico have vowed to protect their industries after U.S. auto tariffs took effect (14:56). And Friday marks the beginning of the Qingming Festival holiday in China, a time for people to honor their ancestors and make short trips (09:03).

U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs has drawn global opposition, with China and other trading partners vowing to act to protect interests (01:02). China has delivered new aid supplies to assist earthquake relief in Myanmar (13:27). And Denmark’s prime minister has visited Greenland to reaffirm support amid U.S. pressure to control the island (21:56).