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President Xi vows closer cooperation with Oman on regional peace

The Chinese president has told the visiting Omani sultan that Beijing is willing to strengthen coordination with Arab countries to restore peace and achieve lasting stability in the Middle East (01:08). Iran says two oil tankers have caught fire after hitting mines in the Strait of Hormuz while transiting what it calls an unauthorized route (06:00). A UN environment official has shared her thoughts on China's marine ecosystem restoration efforts and lessons for global conservation (16:20).

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