Chinese president hails China-Vietnam ties as model of friendly cooperation

Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded his state visits in three Southeast Asian countries, after meeting Cambodian leaders and pledging to build an all-weather community with a shared future in the new era (01:08). The IMF warns that U.S. tariffs will weaken the global economy and trigger inflation (15:40). Ukraine says it has signed a memorandum on a minerals deal with Washington (22:33).

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China-Cambodia relations remain rock solid, and he looks forward to deepening cooperation (01:08). China says it will pay no attention to the U.S. tariff numbers game but will defend national interests (10:47). And the China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan is advocating sustainability (17:35).

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).