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On today's program: the president of Laos now in Beijing as he continues his state visit in China.
Iran says its navy targeted a U.S. destroyer in the Strait of Hormuz, but Washington's denied the claim.
The World Health Organization head says he's encouraged by the efforts to fight the Ebola outbreak in the DRC.
In business, China pushes back on claims that state subsidies are giving its companies an unfair advantage.
In sports, upsets and milestones at the French Open.
In culture and entertainment, China's hosting a dialogue on civilization in Dunhuang.
Now the day's top stories.
The Lao president is in Beijing to continue a state visit in China, which runs through Saturday.
Thongloun Sisoulith was in Hangzhou on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Sun Ye has more.
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has arrived in Beijing to a very warm welcome,
as the president continues his state visit to China that will run through until Saturday.
He has come at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.