Fantastic write. That as they set out to safety environments. That ive learned from one another. And Work Together for the future. Comfort. W. X. Chinese leader xi jinping begins a historic visit to north korea so can beijing reassert economic influence over its excitable neighbor days before a crucial trade meeting with u. S. President donald trump. Also on the show 4 years have passed since a devastating terror attack on a tunisian beach resort killed dozens of foreign visitors now terse to returning to the country. And looking for the perfect wine to pair with fish how about a bottle that itself was pulled from the sea. This is your Business Report im Stephen Beers in berlin thanks for joining us. She jean ping has become the 1st chinese leader to visit neighboring north korea in 14 years and thats a sign of improving relations between the 2 traditional allies despite a drop in trade between them both president xi and kim jong un will want to make sure that their economic ties remai
A drop in trade between them both president xi and kim jong un will want to make sure that their economic ties remain strong especially as she prepares for a crucial meeting with u. S. President donald trump and north korea 6 a Nuclear Agreement with the u. S. The chinese president s arrival on north korean soil was a momentous one clearly not everything that crosses the border between the 2 allies has waited with such excitement most of the exchanges between china and north korea happened here the friendship bridge across the yalu river 70 percent of bilateral trade passes here between dandong and the north korean city of sin nature you traditionally heavy metal is made of a big part of that trade the un sanctions imposed in 2017 banned exports of them to and from north korea with electrical coal cars and textiles also subject to restrictions un sanctions have taken their toll in 2800 exports from north korea to china are thought to have dropped by 88 percent trade in the other direct
Visiting an underwater winery. This is the doorway of business im john mellor berlin welcome european leaders have extended punishing economic sanctions against russia for another 6 months the sanctions include curbs on russias valuable oil business as well as the fans and finance sectors of the bloc 1st put sanctions on russia after moscow and acts crimea from ukraine and march 24th teen the e. U. Is now applying fresh pressure as it amounts of russian cooperation in the trial of 3 russians and one ukrainian accused of shooting down a bill asian passenger plane in crimea in that year all 298. 00 passengers were killed. You leaders however are not united in all matters russia the nord stream to pipeline project to ship gas from russia under the baltic sea to germany has put berlin at odds with eastern europe. The u. S. Who worry about moscow tightening its hold on Europe Russian state media reported earlier this week that the pipeline is nearly 60 percent complete. Construction is a re
Well leave this program for live coverage of the u. S. House. Today members are considering legislation to combat antisemitism on College Campuses. Live coverage of the u. S. House here on cspan. The speaker the house will be in order. The prayer will be offered by chaplain kibben. Chaplain kibben would you pray with me. Holy and eternal god, on the occasion of the 235th anniversary of the appointment of the first chaplain to congress, i offer this prayer in thanksgiving to you and to our countrys forbearers who to under it both fit who found it both fit and necessary to open each legislative day since 1789 with prayer. Repeating the sentiments of George Washington in his first address shared with the house of representatives on that same day, we offer our fervent supplications to that almighty being who rules over the universe, who presides in the counsels of nations, and whose providential aids can supply every human defect the. That his ben diction macons crate to the liberties and
America became a shining symbol of freedom a prosperity to the world. Today, we must ensure that america retains that lust ter. Everyone arrives here from different walks of life. Some are lawyers, some are Business Leaders and yes, well, at least one of us is a reindear rancher. I recognize we have different viewpoints and i have joined congress during a contentious time. I do think, however, there is one thing on which we should all agree, the job of a member of congress is to protect the rights of the people, not take them away. The National Debt is approaching 17 trillion. The decisions we make in this chamber, not only affect us today, they resonate throughout future generations. The massive National Debt we are accruing will leave to our children a weaker nation than the one we inherited from our parents. Those yet to be born do not have a voice today. They dont have representation. But we must remember what we do here resonates for generations to come. Our moment to preserve our