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On today's program, the Chinese premier will give an address at the opening of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
China is exempting the Swedish nationals from visa requirements and is also allowing the resumption of group tours to Canada.
And Israel has vowed to keep targeting Hamas cells in Gaza despite the ceasefire.
In business.
China's manufacturing sector continued to expand last month, with strong growth in new orders.
And today we're starting a special series on China's path toward its dual carbon goals and sustainable development, starting with a look at the country's clean energy solutions.
And now the day's top stories.
China's announced that Premier Li Cheng will attend the opening ceremony of the China International Import Expo and address the event.
This year's CIIE in Shanghai will begin on Wednesday and last for six days.
The booths in the expanded exhibition area exceeding 430000 square meters are ready to greet guests.
The number of participating enterprises has increased by over 600 from last year.
And foreign leaders attending the China International Import Expo include the prime ministers of Georgia and Serbia, as well as Slovenia's national council president.
The Nigerian House of Representatives speaker has already arrived in Shanghai.
The United Arab Emirates is one of six guest countries of honour at the CIIE.
The Gulf country has been a consistent presence at the expo, showcasing its logistics aviation, financial services and camel milk products.
Anadia Swan has reactions from the UAE.
China International Import Expo, or CIIE, is one of China's biggest annual trade events and a major symbol of the country's commitment to opening up its economy to the world.
This year, the United Arab Emirates has been named a guest country of honour.
We have 7000 camels and obviously that produces a lot of milk and our biggest market is China.
So it's very important for us to get our message out to the Chinese distributors, the Chinese people, and share the camel milk.
The Chinese people have a tradition of drinking camel milk and we've tapped into that and they realise that the camel milk from the original source here in the
United Arab Emirates is really important.
Last year we managed to sign up with a new distributor which was very important for us.
This year we're hoping to get even more connections and more relationships to build the business in all the different channels to China.
The UAE's role as a global logistics and innovation hub aligns closely with China's Belt and Road Initiative.
As an increasing number of Chinese companies are basing their regional offices in the UAE, Dubai Chambers is working to make that a smooth transition.
We have three offices in China, in Shenzhen, Shanghai and Hong Kong, who covers a group of provinces around these cities to help them to expand.
When it comes to digital, it is further than just the physical boundaries.
It's about how we can create innovation corridors between Dubai China, between Dubai and the world and the growing tech hubs globally.
That will help our companies to tap into investment opportunities.
China is the UAE's largest trading partner, with total bilateral trade exceeding 100 billion US dollars in 2024.
Being a guest country of honour at the CIIE is a strategic opportunity for the UAE to invest further in China's economy and build partnerships in sectors driving both nations' growth, from clean energy to smart technology.
This guest country of honour role isn't just ceremonial.
It's a chance for both nations to deepen cooperation, open new markets and strengthen a partnership built on innovation, connectivity and shared prosperity.
That was Nadia Swan in Dubai.
A humanoid robot has taken part in the torch relay for the National Games kickoff this weekend.
Quavo served as a torchbearer in Shenzhen, as the relay took place simultaneously in Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macau.
Shenzhen is also rolling out smart traffic projects, LED displays and monitoring systems to ensure smooth operations across all major venues.
Huang Fei has more on the technology behind the National Games.
Held across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau.
The 2025 National Games will test how seamlessly the Greater Bay Area can work together, not just logistically but technologically.
And inside this research institute, we get a glimpse of that integration in action.
It's called nano-passive radiative cooling.
Sounds high-tech, right?
But it's already being used in everyday gear like workers' hats or jackets.
Well, some of these will be put to use at the National Games in November.
The same cooling tech will be sprayed on nearly 100 volunteer service stations, expected to cut carbon emissions by 200 tons.
It's inspired by Sahara silver ants.
The coating pool surfaces by over 15 degrees and indoor spaces by 3 to 5 degrees.
Developed by several Hong Kong universities.
It's the first time this technology has been turned into a paint and commercialized on the mainland.
Another local startup is offering smart indoor-outdoor navigation, accurate to within 3 meters.
We use Bluetooth for indoor positioning and Beidou and GPS outdoors, delivering seamless navigation between both environments.
These innovations are part of a broader push to turn Hong Kong research into real-world solutions, and the Games are helping them gain commercial traction.
Thanks to the Games' exposure, our startups are already being approached for partnerships.
And one of the most visible upgrades?
It's on the road.
Let's get in.
A fleet of robo taxis will be on call around the clock.
This is one of many robo taxis already running in Guangzhou, and more than a hundred of them will be deployed during the national games, offering rides between major venues hotels, media center, the railway station and, of course, the airport.
No driver in sight, but this car is pretty smooth, so we could just sit back and relax, maybe listen to some music.
Pony AI says its seventh-generation vehicles are smarter and safer, but the company is also tackling deeper issues in the ride-hailing industry.
Some drivers are working dangerously long hours just to earn more.
Autonomous vehicles tested extensively on complex public roads offer a safer alternative.
And at the same time, we are also creating new types of jobs.
The national games are more than a sporting event.
They are a showcase of what the Greater Bay Area can build when it works as one.
That was Huang Fei reporting.
And for more insights, Wang Ziheng spoke with Paul Dong.
He's the co-founder of culture business consulting firm EI Asia Limited.
Now the Games are being held across Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau for the first time.
How does hosting events across multiple cities enhance exchange and cooperation within the Greater Bay Area?
I think, with or without the National Games, collaboration across the Greater Bay Area has been underway and is speeding up for quite a while.
But, of course, such a sprawling event does showcase where the integration is now and is even pushing it forward faster, particularly in terms of communication and coordination among administrative counterparts based in Guangzhou Shenzhen, Hong Kong Macau Zhuhai, as well as a dozen other cities across Guangdong Province.
So we understand that prior to the Games, intercity transportation on the ground has largely been enhanced to facilitate travel between and among the three major Bay communities.
Weekend shopping and holiday making has become commonplace over the last few years.
And now this sporting and cultural event at the National Games calls for even more efficient and optimized networks to help make larger crowds of people to travel around and follow, so that they can follow their preferred sports or personalities or their stars around even more easily.
We're witnessing in terms of transportation with zero hurdle among the places.
And now we know that this edition of the National Games is actually making extensive use of new technologies.
From your perspective, how are innovations like AI and virtual reality changing the way fans experience the games?
I think local hosts are highly aware of people's expectation in their delivery of some state-of-the-art technology.
So I gather that the Games has already come up with the world's very first AI mascot.
The mascot is designed to, you know, equipped with, maybe deep-seek technology and doubao and as well as other you know it uh technologies and chatbots which can be very, very knowledgeable about the competitions, where you can find the tickets, where you can travel and where can, you know, take the seats and uh to walk around and have food.
I think these uh ai technologies embedded in the mascot, which is the world's very first one, can be very, very helpful.
And, at the same time, we expect humanoid robots to play a very big role all over the places, because humanoid robots have been such an important item in China's IT development plan.
We can see them everywhere.
There are also other AI-supported services.
And yeah, we have a lot of reason to expect that such technologies will not only make the competition of the games highly efficient, but also benefit people in the local communities in the long term.
That was Paul Dong, with EI Asia Limited, sharing his observations on the upcoming national games in southern China.
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China says it will exempt visa requirements for Swedish nationals from next Monday until the end of next year.
A foreign ministry spokesperson also announced that Beijing will extend the current visa exemptions for countries including France, until the end of next year.
Under the visa-free policy, ordinary passport holders from the designated countries can enter China for purposes such as business travel and exchange visits, and stay up to 30 days.
Meanwhile, China is resuming services for tourist groups traveling to Canada through travel agencies.
Mao Ning at China's foreign ministry says the move aims to promote further exchanges and understanding.
We are willing to work with Canada to facilitate people-to-people exchanges and help Canada well reciprocate and provide a safe and comfortable environment for Chinese tourists.
The number of Chinese tourists to Canada peaked in 2018, when Canada welcomed nearly 760000 visitors from China.
The National Immigration Administration says China's 10-day visa-free transit program will cover five more ports in Guangdong Province.
Three of the new ports are in Guangzhou and Zhuhai.
The other two are the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the West Kowloon Station of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.
The new policy will raise the total number of ports eligible for the visa-free transit to 65.
That'll take effect on Wednesday.
Travelers meeting certain criteria from 55 eligible countries can enter China through those ports and stay in the country for 10 days without a visa before heading to the next destination.
Hainan Province is aiming to cement its status as a top holiday destination with duty-free shopping.
New products are now available for duty-free allowances for overseas visitors.
The upgrade also gives local residents a better shopping experience.
And Lin Hua has the story.
Driven by the new duty-free shopping policy, Haiko's CDF mod has created a one-stop shopping market showcasing new products, including pet supplies, musical instruments, smart appliances and photography equipment.
Tourists are also drawn by Made in China products like clothing, tea and coffee.
When I come here, I'm actually much more interested in Chinese brands.
And I know the quality is just as good, if not better than in many cases.
Given that it expands the opportunities for shopping for foreigners like me, It's something only to be appreciated.
In response to the duty-free shopping upgrade, Haiko GDF Plaza has set up dedicated areas for smart household appliances, trendy Chinese cultural products and pet supplies.
The new policy not only expands the range of products, but it also enhances the shopping experience with the buy and pick up option.
New Island residents like us can now easily buy what we need at the duty free store.
Staff at Sanya International Duty-Free Shopping Complex have been trained on the changes to provide customers with a better shopping experience.
After the new policy was released, we quickly organized a comprehensive training for all our employees to prepare them to answer consumer questions about the new policy when they enter the store.
When we were shopping earlier, the sales staff told us about the new policy, so we changed our flight in order to make a purchase.
I'm buying a ring here.
The new duty-free shopping policy provides consumers with more choices and aims to stimulate the sales of duty-free goods and boosting local tourism consumption.
That was Lin Wa at Sansha Satellite TV.
China is set to present its green vision and low-carbon initiatives at the COP30 UN Climate Change Conference in Brazil.
Vice Premier Ding Shui-Hsiang will attend the event in Belem on Thursday as a special envoy from President Xi Jinping.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the Paris Climate Agreement that seeks to limit global warming to 15 degrees Celsius.
As a key player in global climate governance.
China says it's willing to share achievements and solutions.
Soon Tianyuan reports.
2025 is a pivotal year for all Paris Agreement signatories to submit their updated climate plans.
These plans, known as nationally determined contributions or NDCs, outline how each country intends to reduce emissions and take climate action over the next decade.
China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment has emphasized its commitment to active participation in global climate governance.
We hope this conference will send a clear and positive signal that collective climate action must not stall, that the trend toward green and low carbon development is irreversible, that international cooperation is indispensable and that multilateralism must remain firm.
The NDCs will be revealed at this year's conference, a critical step to keep global warming within 15 degrees Celsius.
President Xi Jinping recently announced that by 2035, China will reduce net emissions by 7 to 10 percent from peak levels, raise the share of non-fossil energy to over 30, as well as expand wind and solar capacity to 3600 gigawatts.
Additional objectives include increasing forest coverage, promoting new energy vehicles as the mainstream choice, enhancing the carbon market and fostering a climate-resilient society.
Our calculations show that by 2035, China's net greenhouse gas emissions will drop by more than 1 billion tonnes from the peak level.
That's a reduction far greater than that achieved by developed economies at comparable stages.
This demonstrates unprecedented ambition and strength.
The ministry says China stands ready to work with the international community to help build a clean and beautiful world.
China's new climate goals signal a stronger push toward a greener future.
And the message is loud and clear.
Tackling climate change requires real action for today and for generations to come.
That was Sun Qianyuan on China's role in making a cleaner world.
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China Women's Federation Vice President Huang Xiaowei says China is willing to provide more opportunities to advance women's causes.
She was speaking at the G20 Empowerment of Women Ministerial Meeting in South Africa.
Yolisa Njamola reports from Johannesburg.
The main aim of this ministerial meeting is to advance global commitments towards gender equality and women's economic empowerment.
All the country representatives here agreed to advance collective action to promote women's empowerment across the G20 platform.
Global women share a common destiny.
China is willing to provide more opportunities and guarantees for global women's affairs through its own development.
Build a broader cooperation platform for women from all countries, continually deepen exchanges and mutual learning and jointly write a new chapter in global women's cooperation.
We recognize our common concerns and are united in tackling gender-based violence against women, ensuring women's financial inclusion and building caring societies.
China asserted that the country supports South Africa's stance in terms of what to prioritize in dealing with women issues.
The Women's Ministerial Meeting ended with a declaration to be taken to the G20 Leaders Summit due to take place later this month.
Some of the major points in the declaration include the undertaking by the group to accelerate the call for women's economic participation, advancing financial inclusion, ending gender-based violence and fostering social and economic justice for women and girls.
That was Elisa and Jamila on efforts to ensure the rights of women and girls.
A two-day international academic symposium in Beijing is examining the global significance and contemporary relevance of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression.
Nearly 100 historians and scholars are engaging in discussions on the war of resistance and Taiwan's restoration.
Scholars from the Chinese mainland and Taiwan say it's important to learn about the true history and its lessons.
The influence of history continues today.
That's why we hold this large-scale international academic symposium in a year that marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of Chinese people's war against Japanese aggression.
From a Chinese perspective, this was a horrible war in which many people suffered very greatly.
And I think that's the kind of suffering and horror that hasn't received enough attention or recognition outside China.
When viewing the war of resistance from a global perspective, one can observe that the significance of the China battlefield becomes evident.
This is because in the history of world wars, especially in the history of World War II, the role of China battlefield was rarely acknowledged.
This is a gap that needs to be addressed.
In essence, history is all about being realistic and factual.
From the historical materials, We can also see that Taiwan's restoration is a historical fact when conducting related studies.
We hope to evoke a sense of historical memory, because it is not primarily in the hands of the current generation or the next, but rather in the hands of those who come later.
The event's host, Peking University, said it aims to bring people from across the Taiwan Strait together to work toward national reunification.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to disarm Hamas and demilitarize the Gaza Strip.
Netanyahu said Israeli forces will keep targeting militant cells despite the ceasefire.
He also said Israel won't ask for US permission regarding its military operations in Gaza while the White House works to preserve the Gaza ceasefire and secure further hostage releases.
Gaza.
Health authorities say at least 236 Palestinians have died under Israeli fire since the truce took effect over three weeks ago.
Israel's received the bodies of three more hostages from Hamas, as the two sides continue to trade blame for truce violations.
Hamas has released a list of what it says are ceasefire violations by Israel.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel will eliminate pockets of Hamas fighters in the area under Israeli control in Gaza.
Palestinians in Jabalia living close to the yellow line of withdrawal designated by Israeli forces are facing difficulties accessing their homes.
Sudan's ambassador to Egypt is accused the paramilitary rapid support forces of war crimes, calling on the international community to designate the group as a terrorist organization.
Madeline Mastafa Adawi said that his government will not negotiate with the RSF and urged global powers to act decisively rather than issue statements of condemnation.
The government of Sudan affirms there's no room for negotiation with this terrorist group.
And the army affirms that, in light of the international community's failure, it will continue to carry out its constitutional rights to protect citizens and restore stability, as it has been doing in many parts of the country.
Sudanese diplomat also renewed accusations that the United Arab Emirates has supplied the RSF with weapons, a claim the UAE denies.
But Anwar Gargash, senior diplomatic advisor to the president of the United Arab Emirates, did acknowledge mistakes in handling Sudan's crisis and stressed the importance of a civilian transition.
The RSF is being accused of massacres in al-Fasher, including ethnically targeted killings and sexual assaults.
Survivors' satellite images and social media footage suggest hundreds were slaughtered when the RSF overran the city in western Sudan.
The ongoing conflict has killed over 40000 people and displaced more than 14 million, creating what the United Nations calls the world's worst humanitarian crisis.
Violence continues in Sudan as the paramilitary rapid support forces launched drone strikes on two displacement centers in South Kordofan.
Volunteer groups say at least 12 people, including women and children, were killed.
Nabat Mohideen has more.
The Sudanese army is trying to regain control of some cities and villages that is now under control of the RSF, including Bara and surrounding villages.
Regarding the drone strike, the RSF targeted two camps in South Kordofan Kurdofan, in Kadougli City.
One belongs to IOM, International Organization for Migration, and another one in Tagali Abassiya, or Abassiya Tagali.
So those two camps are camps of displaced people.
Many children and women were killed and injured in these recent two attacks.
Twelve people got killed, while others are injured, which is an evidence of RSF targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure and waging a war against the Sudanese war and against civilians in displacement camps.
Because South Kurdistan now, there is no fighting there.
It's not a battlefield.
But RSF kept targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in their camps and everywhere.
The situation in South Kurdistan is intensifying, as people in displacement camps are right now very worried that RSF will attack it again, because they are obviously trying to not controlling Darfur only, but also Kurdistan and, of course, terrifying civilians everywhere.
That was Naba Moheddin in Port Sudan.
At least 26 people are dead after a landslide in western Kenya.
Rescuers suspended operations on Sunday after a flash flood in the Rift Valley area.
Floods that occurred under heavy rains have displaced thousands of people.
The government's urged evacuations and is airlifting supplies to those affected.
Enoch Sicolia has more.
Search and rescue efforts by a multi-agency team drawn from the military, police and humanitarian agencies are underway, and residents have been urged to move to higher areas.
Survivors have been airlifted to nearby local hospitals as the search for the missing intensified despite fears of more rainfall.
Rescue efforts have been hampered, as roads in the affected area have been completely cut off by the landslide.
I want to ask our people to be on the lookout.
We want to request all of them to go to higher ground and to avoid areas that are prone to landslides, because we already know areas that are prone to landslides.
The onset of the short rain season has led to multiple deaths and destroyed property in several parts of the country, according to Kenya's Interior Ministry.
Earlier, the Kenya Meteorological Department warned of more flash floods and landslides in some regions due to the heavy rains that are expected to continue for several weeks.
That was Enoch Sekolia reporting from Kenya.
British police have named a 32-year-old man as the sole suspect in the stabbing attack on a train in eastern England on Saturday.
Police also arrested another man who was then let go without further action.
At least 11 people were injured on the London-bound train.
Investigators recovered a knife at the scene.
Authorities say there's nothing to suggest the attack was a terrorist incident.
Defense Secretary, John Healy told Sky News that early assessments indicate that it was an isolated attack.
Paris prosecutors say the brazen Louvre jewelry heist was carried out by petty criminals and not organized crime professionals.
They told reporters that the suspects are Paris locals and described a 37-year-old man and his 38-year-old partner as a couple with children.
The man faces charges of organized theft and criminal conspiracy, while his partner is accused of complicity.
Both have denied involvement.
Two men aged 34 and 39 have also been charged.
Prosecutor Laura Bacow said all three men have prior convictions for theft.
What is interesting about this criminal record, when you compare them, is that you realize two of the suspects were involved in the same theft case for which they were convicted in Paris in 2015.
Last month, thieves made off with crown jewels worth over 100 million US dollars, including an emerald and diamond necklace that was owned by Napoleon I's wife.
We're at 29 minutes past the hour.
Beijing down to plus 3 Monday evening.
It'll be overcast in 14 on Tuesday.
Nancheng's getting a slight rain overnight, 15 degrees for a low.
Overcast in 18 tomorrow.
Chongzhong will see torrential rainfall overnight, 19 degrees for a low.
Then heavy rains with a high of 24.
Also in Asia, Islamabad's down to 14.
Then a light rain in 23.
Vientiane will see overcast conditions in 21 overnight.
Those overcast skies continue through the day tomorrow with a high of 25.
But on Penn, we'll see heavy rainfall overnight, 24 degrees, a light rain and 30 tomorrow.
It's time for a short break.
So far this hour.
The Chinese premier will give an address at the opening of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
China is exempting Swedish nationals from visa requirements and is also allowing the resumption of group tours to Canada.
Israel has vowed to keep targeting Hamas cells in Gaza despite the ceasefire.
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First of all, the check of the day's headlines.
Here's Wang Ziheng.
Thank you, Shane.
A Commerce Ministry spokesperson says Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the 8th China International Import Expo and related events and deliver a keynote speech.
The 8th CIIE will be held from November 5th to the 10th in Shanghai.
The National Immigration Administration has expanded the policy of applications for talent travel permits to Hong Kong and Macau.
From Wednesday, the policy will cover the whole areas of the Yangtze River Delta, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and all pilot free trade zones in the Chinese mainland.
High-end professionals in scientific cultural, health and legal sectors can apply for the multiple-entry travel permit to the two special administrative regions.
The travel permit will be valid for up to five years.
China's Qianzhou-20 manned spaceship is about to return to Earth after completing a six-month mission in orbit.
The spaceship will land at the Dongfeng landing site in Inner Mongolia.
The landing site in northern China has carried out the last major drill to prepare for the return of the Shenzhou 20 crew.
British police say one of the two men arrested after mass stabbing on a London-bound train has been released without charge.
The other suspect, a 32-year-old British male, remains in custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
British Transport Police Superintendent John Loveless says investigators do not believe Saturday's attack was terror-related.
Within eight minutes of the 999 call being made, two men were brought into police custody.
The first male, a 32-year-old male, a black British national, and a 35-year-old man, a British national of Caribbean descent.
There is nothing to suggest that this is a terrorist incident and we continue to work to establish at pace the full circumstances and the motivations that have led to this incident.
The stabbings happened on a train travelling from Doncaster to King's Cross in London.
Eleven people suffered injuries, with several in critical condition.
Passengers described panic on board, with some running through carriages while hiding in toilets to escape.
Britain's Home Secretary praised the bravery of some passengers and train staff, while King Charles and Queen Camilla said they were truly appalled, pulled and shocked by the attack.
British Defence Secretary John Healy says the government will move to strip Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, of his final military title, as King Charles III seeks to further distance the monarchy from the disgraced royal.
We've seen him surrender the range of military positions that he had, which are proud positions the royal family occupies, and there's a remaining vice-admiral position that we're being guided by the king and we're now looking to.
The decision follows King Charles' action last week to formally remove his brother's title of prince and evict him from his Windsor mansion.
Andrew, the king's younger brother, already stepped back from royal duties in 2019 after public outrage over his friendship with the late US financier and convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.
He has always insisted on his innocence and denied any wrongdoing.
But royal biographer Andrew Morton says more revelations may still surface.
Well, I think there are more revelations to come, especially coming from America, where there's a committee set up to investigate the Epstein files.
And, given the fact that Andrew hasn't been fully comprehensive in his admissions, I think that will be the fear inside the palace.
Morton added that the scandal has severely damaged the British monarchy's image.
Thank you, Shane.
Stocks on the Chinese mainland closed higher on Monday.
The Shanghai Composite Index was up over 05, while the Shenzhen Component Index closed about 02 higher.
Shares concerning shipbuilding, gaming and cultural sectors left the gainers, while those in jewelry and battery industries suffered losses.
Timothy Pope has more.
The markets emerged from a pretty choppy morning to have a decent afternoon.
The Shanghai Composite Index ended more than half of one percent higher.
The shenzhen component locked in a more modest 02 gain.
Investors were still taking profits on tech, semiconductor and ai stocks in the wake of the trade truce last week.
Certainly this morning seemed to be largely an extension of friday afternoon.
In terms of sentiment.
The market did turn positive in the afternoon.
Investors started buying the dip a little bit and brought the tech sector as a whole out of the negative.
But a couple of sub-indexes, like one tracking semiconductor companies and another tracking rare earth producers, were each down around 15.
So most of what we saw were defensive trades, which provided a really big boost for banking stocks.
Three of the top five contributors to gains on the Shanghai Composite Index were the big banks.
And a lot of the rest were energy stocks.
The country's big oil refiners and coal producers were all in the top 10 as well.
Sentiment may also have been a little bit dampened by the latest manufacturing PMI numbers, although there is both good and bad in these numbers.
The latest PMI numbers from Rating Dog coming in at 50.6 in October.
There was a drop in export orders, but we did see, pretty crucially, employment in the sector rising for the first time since March, which was definitely a positive sign.
That was Timothy Pope reporting.
Elsewhere in China, the Hong Kong stock market ended higher with the Han Sen up about 1%.
In Japan, the Nikkei surged over 2.1%.
China's manufacturing sector continued to expand in October, supported by steady growth in new orders.
The latest Purchasing Managers Index, compiled by SP and sponsored by RatingDoc, stood at 506, down from 512 in September, but still above the 50 mark.
That signals expansion.
Rising demand helped boost production, employment and purchasing activity, while inventory levels also increased.
Analysts say the slowdown in pace reflects short-term adjustments rather than a weakening trend.
With supportive policies under the 15th five-year plan taking effect, the sector is expected to maintain solid momentum in the coming months.
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Lincoln Humphreys spoke to Professor Lu Jiajing with Zhejiang University International Business School.
SP Global's latest PMI data shows expansion in China's manufacturing sector, albeit at a slower pace than the previous month.
Is this an indication that policy support is working as intended, or is extra targeted stimulus likely?
I do think that the biggest PMI index is showing that the current policy support the Chinese government has been working on is doing well, I think, in some sense, such as the recent tax breaks and the credit expansion for the manufacturers.
But I do think that we've got to be a little bit more patient to see the full recovery in the manufacturing industry.
Technically, this index is just saying that the factories are very busy in China and we've got new orders and new products to be made.
But, that being said, there seems to be some slowdown in the growth pace, especially in the export-oriented and energy-incentive industries.
So I think that it's mainly because the external demand is still weak, given this ongoing global uncertainty in the business environment.
So I don't think that we need a very big stimulus package for the moment.
Instead, what we need is some more targeted support, things like investment in advanced manufacturing, high-tech manufacturing, green energy industries.
So yes, I do think that policies are working, but just not overnight.
So we still need to be patient.
And I think what's more important now is just to keep these policies very precise and consistent so these entrepreneurs can still have more confidence to invest and hire, especially for the small and medium-sized enterprises.
In particular, speaking of high-tech manufacturing and equipment manufacturing, those sectors outperformed the overall PMI.
What does this differing momentum reveal about the shifts in China's manufacturing sector?
I do notice this big difference.
That's actually one of the brightest spots in the data.
I think we are seeing very strong growth in things like new energy vehicles, digital equipment and smart robotics.
These industries, I think, benefit pretty much from our solid RD departments and standing and very cost-efficient local supply chains.
So I do think that this differing momentum is essentially structural transition, or we can say that reshuffle across manufacturing sectors.
Truly, I do think that the traditional and low-value manufacturing industries are facing much pressure, but still emerging markets such as high-tech, like innovative industries such as sustainable energy, AI-based industries, can still benefit much and they are still expanding really fast and becoming new growth engines for Chinese market.
That was Professor Lu Jiajing with Zhejiang University International Business School.
China's electronics manufacturing sector has recorded solid growth in the first three quarters of 2025, with rising output, steady exports and expanding profits.
According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the value-added industrial output of major firms jumped 109.
Their combined operating revenue reached 12.5 trillion yuan, up 8.8%, while profits grew 12%.
Exports also stayed firm, with delivery value up 2.1%, reflecting stronger global competitiveness.
Officials say China's push to upgrade its information industry has driven growth from smart terminals to key components, reinforcing the sector's role as a pillar of the country's high-tech manufacturing landscape.
China's steel industry has recorded a strong rebound in the first three quarters of the year, with total profits reaching 96 billion yuan, or nearly 135 billion US dollars, nearly doubling from a year ago.
According to industry data, steel exports climbed 9.2% to nearly 88 million metric tons.
The growth was fueled by continuous advances in high-end steel manufacturing, which is driving innovation across automotive, construction and machinery sectors.
In Changshan, a key steel hub in northern China.
Producers like HBIS Group are developing ultra-strong steel plates that are six to seven times tougher than standard ones and light enough to help automakers cut vehicle weight by over 10.
With more companies shifting towards high-value products and diversified export destinations, China's steel sector is upgrading its structure and reinforcing its competitiveness in the global market.
China's central and western regions have posted record highs in foreign trade during the first nine months of the year.
In central China, imports and exports hit 2.8 trillion yuan, up 11.4%.
The increase is more than seven points higher than the national rate and marks 16 months of growth.
Trade with Belt and Road partners rose 145 to 15 trillion yuan, accounting for over half of the total.
Meanwhile, western regions recorded 2 trillion yuan in exports and 12 trillion in imports, both higher than a year ago.
Driven by private enterprises and high-tech manufacturing.
The western region's exports of high-tech products surged 264 during the period.
All right, thank you very much.
That was Tianyu with Business.
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Up next, a special report on China's clean energy solutions.
Devastating hurricanes, unprecedented heat waves, catastrophic flooding.
An upward trend of extreme weather and climate events is leading to significant losses across the globe.
In the fight against climate change, no one is a bystander.
China has pledged to peak the nation's CO2 emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.
To shed light on the country's journey towards sustainable development.
Our reporters traveled across China to capture the stories of individuals, enterprises and public institutions who are striving to make a difference.
CGTN Radio brings you a special series, Greener China, A Journey to 2060.
Join us on your favorite podcast platforms and search Climate Watch to witness Chinese people's awareness actions and the challenges we face as the country journeys into a greener future.
At 46 past the hour.
Today we begin a series on China's path toward its dual carbon goals and sustainable development.
Energy transition is a key driver in China's pursuit of carbon neutrality.
In the countries.
Eastern cities, businesses and residents are at the forefront of the nation's push to reduce carbon emissions.
Zhengtao.
Visited several of these cities to explore how communities are embracing clean energy solutions.
The transition away from an energy structure reliant on high-emission carbon is a crucial step in addressing global climate change.
This task is especially important in large cities, where high-emission carbon remains the primary driver of energy consumption.
Hello and welcome to our special series, Greener China, A Journey to 2060.
I'm Jiang Tao.
In this program, we will visit Shanghai and Changzhou and explore how the eastern Chinese cities are actively advancing clean energy in alignment with the country's carbon neutrality goals and leading the transformation of the energy structure.
We will cover this topic in three episodes.
Part one explores people's understanding of energy transition.
Part two focuses on the specific measures taking this effort.
And part three delves into the challenges encountered in carrying out the work.
Join me today to find out why residents, businesses and governments at all levels are committed to clean energy projects.
I only know that hydrogen energy is used in cars, but not much else.
Clean energy.
I'm not clear about what that is.
Maybe natural gas?
Do electric vehicles count as clean energy?
So what exactly is clean energy?
Clean energy includes sources many of us are familiar with, like solar and wind.
It also covers others such as hydropower, geothermal energy, tidal power and nuclear energy.
Director Ma Jun from the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs says clean energy refers to all energy sources that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, do not pollute the environment and are sustainable.
According to data from China Electricity Council, in 2023, coal-fired power generation still accounted for more than 60 of the country's total electricity production.
The development of clean energy is crucial to achieving carbon neutrality.
This is because overall, 80 to 90 percent of carbon dioxide emissions come from the production and use of energy.
Wild coal continues to play an important role.
Clean energy projects have been rapidly growing over the past decade.
The first offshore wind farm in Asia stands tall on the horizon of the East China Sea.
From the dock I could see giant wind turbines turning steadily in the distance, supplying energy to the sleepless city of Shanghai.
The Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm began operation in 2010
Each turbine stands more than 40 stories tall, with blades stretching over 120 meters.
Renhao Han is the project manager.
Offshore wind power is undoubtedly the future frontier for wind energy, especially along China's coastal regions, where wind resources are abundant.
The potential is enormous.
Wind power has long been a global focus.
The International Energy Agency estimates that global wind energy resources are 10 times that of hydropower.
Utilizing just 1% of global wind energy could meet the world's energy demands.
Given the abundance of wind energy and China's rapid development in this field, why isn't wind power the sole clean energy source?
Ma Jun explains that The development of diverse clean energy sources is a vital link for ensuring a balanced and resilient energy mix.
Wind energy is great, but it's not without its problems.
The main issue is that it's pretty unpredictable.
Wind doesn't always blow when we need it.
That's why we need to come up with new ways to mix different clean energy sources together.
In addition to producing more clean energy, storing the clean energy resources is also an important part of the clean energy industry.
One such example is Jintan Salt Carbon Energy Storage Project in Changzhou, at the center of the economically active Yangtze River Delta.
During off-peak hours, Electricity is used to compress and store air in a salt cavern.
Pan Libor, deputy director of the energy storage project, described the station as a massive power bank.
If there is little electricity consumption when wind and solar power are generated, the power would be wasted.
By storing it, we capture renewable energy that would otherwise be lost.
The cavern, located a kilometer underground and the size of 105 Olympic swimming pools, can store 300000 kWh of electricity, enough to power 30000 residents for a day.
These mines require investment for rehabilitation anyway, So using them not only generates economic benefits, but also helps manage mineral resources effectively.
In a village on the outskirts of Changzhou.
I found the local people's carbon reduction awareness way above many residents from first-tier cities in the country.
But this place was once troubled by environmental issues in the aquaculture ponds due to the feed used for crab farming.
Shen Jingqing, a local official, said that the local government had proactively integrated photovoltaic technology with aquaculture, a strategy that aims to promote sustainable development.
This is what the government encourages, and we ourselves should also promote.
If the project is profitable, we will introduce it to other places.
In 2020, I moved to work at Jintang Energy Storage Station.
It's an emerging industry.
Our original thermal power plants were dusty.
Now the gas-powered plants are as clean as a garden.
We made the transition from thermal power to renewable energy in 2007.
It has been a true privilege to be part of this flourishing journey over the past decade and more.
The final leg of our Eastern China trip took us to Xitaihu Industrial Park in Changzhou, a hub for hydrogen energy-related enterprises.
Though still in its infancy, The industrial park is large in scale.
Compared to countries like Germany, Japan and South Korea, China started relatively late in hydrogen energy development, especially in areas such as fuel cell efficiency, storage systems and refueling infrastructure.
Nevertheless, Industry insiders believe that with continuous technological advancements, hydrogen energy will become a pillar of China's energy security and low-carbon transformation.
Liu Dongwei, a private business owner who previously worked in venture capital, explains his recent shift to the hydrogen energy sector.
We have seen its enormous potential.
Once the industry takes off, it will become a trillion-dollar market and create many job opportunities.
Making the wave of clean energy development.
The four projects we visited are just a small part of the larger picture.
From offshore wind farms towering over the East China Sea to solar panels floating above aquaculture ponds in rural Changzhou, clean energy is no longer just a vision, is becoming reality.
China leads globally in clean energy related manufacturing.
We produce over 80 of the world's solar panels, 60 of the power batteries and 50 of wind equipment.
At the forefront of the grain transition, we're also advancing rapidly in research and innovation.
And successful stories and innovative models are quickly shared, sparkling the creation of more clean energy projects.
We will continue to share these stories in the next episode of our program, Building the Foundation of a Cleaner Energy System.
Until then, goodbye.
That was Jung Tao reporting.
57 past the hour now.
And checking the weather before we go for the day, Beijing down to plus 3 on Monday evening.
It'll be overcast in 14 on Tuesday.
Nanchang's getting a light rainfall overnight in 15 degrees, then overcast in 18.
Chongzhong will see torrential rainfall overnight.
It's down to 19, then heavy rains in 24 for Tuesday.
Also in Asia, Islamabad's 14 this evening, a light rainfall in 23 for Tuesday.
Vientiane is overcast overnight and tomorrow down to 21 degrees and then a high of 25.
Phnom Penh will be getting heavy rainfall overnight in 24 degrees, then a light rain in 30.
In Africa, Nairobi is getting a light rainfall in 26 degrees on Tuesday.
That's it for this edition of the Beijing Hour.
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Today, the Chinese premier will give an address at the opening of the China International Import Expo in Shanghai.
And China's attempt is exempting Swedish nationals from visa requirements and also allowing the resumption of group tours to Canada.
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The Yellow River, the second longest river in China, is regarded as a shaping force in the history, economy and culture of northern China.
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