China, Thailand pledge to align development plans as ties enter another 50 years

China is urging Japan to honor its commitments to the four political documents in which Japan acknowledges that Taiwan is Chinese territory (01:03). Chinese Premier Li Qiang is discussing the future of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at a meeting in Russia (12:47). And Hainan Province is making final preparations for independent customs operations that will begin next month (14:20).

The heads of state from China and Thailand have expressed readiness to lead relations into a new era, as President Xi Jinping welcomed Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn on his first state visit to China (01:16). The Shenzhou-20 astronauts have safely arrived home aboard the Shenzhou-21 spacecraft following a delay caused by a cracked spacecraft window (11:51). And China has slammed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about the Taiwan region, warning Tokyo of heavy prices for any intervention (13:18).

The newly-passed bill will fund the U.S. federal government until January, but analysts say the economic losses during the longest shutdown in history are irreversible (01:03). Brazil's COP30 presidency says climate talks are showing good momentum, but it will extend negotiations to buy time for reaching agreements on climate goals (14:36). And China's "Singles Day" shopping festival has set a new record with 14 billion parcels (35:49).

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish King Felipe VI have discussed the two countries' long-lasting friendship and pledged to advance ties through 10 newly-signed cooperation documents (01:04). The China Pavilion on the sidelines of COP30 is sharing experiences and wisdom from China's climate response (03:12). And a funding bill that will ensure the reopening of the U.S. government has cleared the Senate before expected approval in the House (19:08).

Spanish King Felipe VI has discussed trade and economic ties at a forum in Chengdu during his first state visit to China since ascending to the throne (01:02). China is demonstrating its commitments and achievements in tackling climate issues at its pavilion during COP30 in Belem (11:59). And in a major milestone in China's auto industry, NEV sales in October accounted for more than half of all new cars sold in the country (37:16).

While exhibitors and buyers struck a record value of tentative deals at the China International Import Expo that concluded on Monday, participants say the event's true impact lies in the lasting partnerships it forges, extending its influence far beyond the six-day fair (01:00). China has pledged to work with the international community to promote green development and address climate challenges (14:21). And the U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan spending bill in a first step to end the longest government shutdown (24:09).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended the commissioning ceremony of the country's third aircraft carrier and inspected the vessel that is equipped with electromagnetic catapult launch capabilities (00:58). China's foreign trade in goods climbed 3.6 percent in the first 10 months, led by robust exchanges with ASEAN countries (09:04). And China's vice premier, attending the climate summit in Brazil, has pledged to fulfill the country's climate commitments and urged multilateralism (18:35).

The World Openness Report released at a forum running in tandem with the China International Import Expo shows that openness and cooperation are the inevitable path for world peace and development (01:00). China's new measures on facilitating travel and opening up include adding more ports of entry eligible for 24-hour visa-free transit (12:37). And U.S. aviation authorities are cutting air traffic under a shortage of controllers because of the government shutdown (24:25).

Chinese premier Li Qiang has hailed the China International Import Expo as a bridge connecting the world, and an entrance to the Chinese economy (01:06). A special C919 aircraft featuring iconic landmark and cultural elements of the host region is serving athletes and spectators during the National Games (19:22). And the impacts of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history are spilling over into Canada (23:49).

As the China International Import Expo gets ready to welcome guests on Wednesday, companies seeking a larger market share through China's opening up expect the CIIE to help them gauge demand and trends (04:55). China's Shenzhou-20 astronauts are coming home from the Tiangong Space Station, after they cooked and shared chicken wings and steak with the Shenzhou-21 crew (12:37). And Senate Democrats and Republicans have discussed a possible off ramp to the U.S. government shutdown, as the Trump administration says it will partially fund the SNAP food aid program (21:16).