Xi meets leaders of Botswana, Togo as China-Africa ties deepen

Hong Kong is hosting the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting to assess the economic outlook and discuss growth-supporting policies across the Asia-Pacific (01:06). At the 2026 Financial Street Forum in Beijing, China's financial regulators have pledged measures to boost liquidity, attract investment, and further open up the sector to foreign institutions (08:32). Several French cities have imposed curfews following weekend protests and looting, as other European countries grapple with widespread unrest (18:20).

China's economy grew 4.6 percent in the first three quarters to exceed 107 trillion yuan, driven by high-tech and equipment manufacturing (01:06). Beijing has condemned Tokyo's latest moves concerning the Yasukuni Shrine that honors over a dozen convicted World War II Class-A war criminals (11:49). French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed legal action following violent protests across the country (20:17).

As the world marks World Food Day, China is sharing agricultural expertise with developing countries to boost food production and improve nutrition (01:08). The upcoming China International Import Expo in Shanghai will bring together companies from over 160 countries, regions and international organizations, with more than 2,000 firms making their debuts (14:17). Ukraine has resumed strikes on Russian energy facilities, as Kyiv says it will no longer observe a proposed energy ceasefire (19:37).

The 140th China Import and Export Fair, now underway in Guangzhou, is highlighting new products, green technology, and AI (01:04). The International Monetary Fund has raised economic growth for Asia and the Pacific but warns of downside risk (12:35). US inflation is accelerating, delivering another blow to American consumers just weeks before the midterm elections (36:43).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for decisive progress toward building a Healthy China by 2035, saying health is a key measure of national strength and prosperity (01:03). China's foreign trade grew more than 18 percent in the first three quarters, driven by stronger trade with free trade partners and rising exports of high-tech and green products (13:04). Ukraine says it is ready for an energy ceasefire with Russia, while the Kremlin says consultations are ongoing (21:22).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Botswana counterpart and met with Togo's President of the Council of Ministers in Beijing (00:59). US President Donald Trump continues to insist an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is in place (21:25). The IMF has raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.1 percent, up from the three percent projected in July (37:09).

The Swift Response to Public Complaints Forum has opened in Beijing, focusing on urban governance and the city's 12345 hotline, which has handled around 200 million public requests over the past seven years (01:01). Yemen's Houthi group has launched deadly attacks on Saudi Arabia, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to vow a firm response (14:02). A new trilateral security agreement between the US, Greenland, and Denmark has sparked concerns over whether increased military presence will uphold Arctic stability (23:06).

China and the European Union have held the second round of trade and investment consultations in Beijing (01:05). China says it remains committed to letting market forces play a decisive role in determining the RMB exchange rate (13:22). The Arctic Circle Assembly is underway in Iceland, with participants discussing infrastructure development, melting sea ice, and green energy (20:52).

China saw a surge in travel during the National Day holiday, with more than 2.1 billion cross-regional trips, alongside growth in entries by foreign nationals, including visa-free arrivals (01:05). The French prime minister has addressed the nation as student protests continue to disrupt high schools across the country (21:58). The EU trade chief is in China for talks on the future of the bilateral relationship (37:12).

Yemen's government says Houthi forces launched attacks at Aden International Airport as the group claimed strikes on Saudi military targets (01:28). Japanese protesters are calling for an end to US bases and voicing their anger to the government's inaction after a suspected murder case involving a US Marine in Okinawa (22:14). And organizers for the 2027 Winter Universiade have unveiled the torch "Auspicious Flight", as the 100-day countdown to the event in Changchun, northeast China begins (27:25).