China-Russia ties bring stability: Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended a parade in Moscow marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War in which the PLA Honor Guard took part (1:08). Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng begins a visit to Switzerland on Friday and will meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (11:38). And the U.S. reached a trade deal with Britain, the first since Washington announced sweeping global tariffs (19:08).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed readiness to work with Russia to safeguard the authority of the United Nations, and defend the rights and interests of developing countries (0:59). China expects its new legislation on supporting the private sector to encourage fair competition and healthy growth (10:55). And Pakistan says India will bear the repercussions of recent missile attacks, as India carries out nationwide defense drills (23:58).

Chinese President Xi Jinping has noted the importance of maintaining a correct view on the history of World War II, and urged Beijing and Moscow to safeguard the post-war international order and promote globalization (08:48). Major Chinese financial institutions are lowering rates and rolling out supportive policies to stabilize the economy (03:22). And Pakistan and India have fired at each other in an escalation of regional tensions (18:17).

China and the European Parliament have agreed to lift all restrictions on exchanges as Beijing and the EU mark 50 years of diplomatic ties (01:00). A Russian presidential special representative says the friendship between the leaders of China and Russia is the cornerstone of joint development (05:17). And foreign visitors have enjoyed visa-free travel and immediate tax refunds in China during the May Day holiday (12:59).

Russian President Vladimir Putin says relations with China bring stability to a tumultuous world as he prepares to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit (01:01). Chinese people are showing new interests and following new trends with the way they spend the May Day holiday (07:12). And Israel is threatening a strong response as the Houthi group announces missile attacks on Israeli airports (18:34).

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).