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On April 26th, French President Macron announced in a statement that he held talks with Ukrainian President Zelensky in Rome, and the exchanges between the two sides were “very positive”. Macron stated that he shares a common goal with US President Trump, which is to end the conflict in Ukraine. Macron revealed that Zelensky reiterated that Ukraine is ready to achieve an unconditional ceasefire and hopes to cooperate with the United States and European countries to promote this process. He also stated that France will continue to work within the framework of the “Volunteer Alliance” launched in Paris in March this year, striving to achieve a ceasefire and ultimately reach a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement.

On April 26th, Omani Foreign Minister Badr stated on social media that Iran and the United States reached a consensus that day, hoping to reach an agreement based on mutual respect and lasting commitment. The core principles, objectives, and technical concerns have all been addressed. The negotiations will continue next week, and the next high-level meeting is tentatively scheduled for May 3rd. The third round of indirect negotiations between Iran and the United States on the nuclear issue was held on the 26th in Muscat, the capital of Oman.

On April 26th, Cui Dongshu, Secretary General of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, issued a statement stating that the import volume of Chinese cars has continued to decline at an average annual rate of around 8% from 1.24 million in 2017 to only 800000 in 2023. In 2024, the import of automobiles reached 700000 units, a year-on-year decrease of 12%. From January to March 2025, there will be 95000 imported cars, a year-on-year decrease of 39%, which is a rare significant decline from January to March in recent times. Among them, 39000 imported cars were sold in March, a decrease of 27%, with a slight improvement in the decline.

On April 26th, US President Trump told reporters on Air Force One that unless China makes substantial concessions, it will not cancel the tariffs imposed on China. In the past week, the US has continuously released confusing and even contradictory signals on the issue of tariffs on China. The spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the United States emphasized on the evening of the 25th that there have been no consultations or negotiations between China and the United States on the issue of tariffs, let alone reaching an agreement. If the US really wants to solve the problem through dialogue and negotiation, it should correct its mistakes, stop threatening and blackmailing, and completely cancel all unilateral tariff measures against China. Saying that we need to reach an agreement with China while constantly exerting extreme pressure is not the correct way to deal with China, and it is also not feasible. CNTV

On April 26th, Chen Guoji, the Chief Secretary for Administration of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, attended the “Opportunities Hong Kong” themed interview event and stated that the tariff war initiated by the United States poses both “danger” and “opportunity” for Hong Kong. It reallocates global capital and attracts foreign companies and funds to Hong Kong, “he said. The Hong Kong SAR government is exploring investment agreements with Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh, Egypt, and Peru, and is also working with the business and professional services sectors to explore potential markets in Central Asia, South Africa, North Africa, and other regions. We will no longer rely solely on the US market. We will strengthen international exchanges and cooperation, actively deepen regional cooperation, and ensure that trade within the region is not affected by US tariffs. We can expand, deepen, and broaden our trade, “said Fan Wan’er, Director of Research at the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, in an interview. In recent years, Hong Kong’s exports to the US have decreased, while demand for exports from other markets has increased. Therefore, although the US has raised trade tensions by wielding its tariff stick, it has little impact on Hong Kong’s export business.

On April 26th, according to the Guangxi Meteorological Observatory, there were three rainfall accompanied by severe convective weather processes in Guangxi this week (April 19th, 20th, 22-24), and the area of extreme drought decreased by 25.7% compared to last week. It is estimated that there will be two moderate rain and local rainstorm accompanied by strong convection weather processes in Guangxi in the next week, so flood control and drought relief should be paid attention to to prevent drought and waterlogging from turning sharply.

On April 26th, Mozambican President Daniel Chappo delivered a speech on World Malaria Day, stating that the country recorded over 11.5 million malaria cases in 2024, including approximately 67000 hospitalizations and 358 in-hospital deaths.

On April 26th, Ukrainian President Zelensky shared for the first time on social media the details of his meeting with US President Trump. Zelensky called the meeting “very good” and said that both sides had time to discuss many matters one-on-one. He hopes that the content of this conversation can have a good outcome. Zelensky emphasized that protecting the lives of the Ukrainian people is of paramount importance, and achieving a comprehensive, unconditional ceasefire and establishing a reliable and lasting peace to prevent the recurrence of conflict is his desired goal. He also pointed out that this is a highly symbolic meeting, and if a common outcome can be achieved, it could become a ‘historic meeting’. On that day, Ukrainian President Zelensky had a brief meeting with US President Trump at the Vatican. This is the first face-to-face encounter between Trump and Zelensky after their argument at the White House in February this year.

On April 26th, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bagai stated during the third round of indirect negotiations on the nuclear issue between Iran and the United States that the Iranian and American delegations were in different rooms, with information being transmitted by Oman. A delegation of technical experts led by representatives from the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also attended the negotiations. The Iranian technical expert delegation is composed of experienced experts in banking, economics, and nuclear fields. Bagae emphasized that Iran insists on the principle of ending oppressive sanctions and is prepared to build confidence in the peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program. He pointed out that experience has proven that in order to reach an agreement, it is necessary to respect Iran’s legitimate rights under the Treaty on the Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons and ensure the effective termination of sanctions.

On April 26th, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced the final measures of the 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors. George Kosiradakis, President of the Greek Shipping Finance Association, stated that the US actions are not only unfair to China, but also to other countries including Greece, and that the US actions will disrupt the global trade order. In recent years, China’s shipbuilding industry has developed rapidly, and China has become the main supplier of ships to Greek shipping companies. There are no shipyards that can replace or undertake China’s shipbuilding capacity. (CCTV News)