The Beijing Hour

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The Beijing Hour Podcast

Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.

  1. China to resume importing Japanese seafood after conditions met

    19 HR. AGO

    China to resume importing Japanese seafood after conditions met

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim who is on his first diplomatic trip since assuming the role(01:09). China says it will gradually resume importing aquatic products from Japan, only if it completes independent sampling and testing of the wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant(12:14). And Hezbollah's leader says the deadly attacks with telecommunications devices in Lebanon crossed the red line(22:10).

    60 min
  2. U.S. Fed cuts interest rates amid questions for timing

    1 DAY AGO

    U.S. Fed cuts interest rates amid questions for timing

    The Federal Reserve has slashed interest rates by 50 basis points, raising questions about whether it's too late and if it will make a difference any time soon(01:11). Walkie-talkies, radios and solar panels have blown up in Lebanon following pager explosions a day earlier(11:41). And China has vowed not to give up on negotiations over EU tariffs on Chinese EVs(20:26).

    60 min
  3. China commemorates September 18 Incident

    2 DAYS AGO

    China commemorates September 18 Incident

    China marks the 93rd anniversary of the event that triggered the War against Japanese Aggression to remember history and cherish peace(01:12). Pager explosions in Lebanon are threatening to escalate tensions in the region(12:30). And the European Commission president has unveiled her new team(22:47).

    60 min
  4. Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated across the world

    3 DAYS AGO

    Mid-Autumn Festival celebrated across the world

    People in various countries and regions celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with moon cakes, family reunions, and travel(01:14). The suspect in this week’s assassination attempt on Donald Trump is charged with federal gun crimes(13:14). And Typhoon Babinca has weakened to a tropical storm and is moving northwest in China(21:23).

    60 min
  5. Holiday vibes fill China ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

    4 DAYS AGO

    Holiday vibes fill China ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival

    People in China are traveling, visiting lantern fairs and enjoying moon cakes during a three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday(01:13). The FBI is investigating an incident at Donald Trump’s golf club as an assassination attempt(14:37). And powerful Typhoon Babinca is churning across China’s east coast after making landfall in Shanghai(23:37).

    60 min
  6. President Xi emphasizes Yellow River protection

    SEP 13

    President Xi emphasizes Yellow River protection

    Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored the importance of ecological conservation and sustainable development in the Yellow River Basin(01:05). China's top legislature has adopted a decision to raise retirement ages(13:00). And International travelers to Beijing can now use MasterCard and Visa to ride the subway(19:11).

    60 min
  7. U.S., Russia, Ukraine, Israel among delegations at Xiangshan Forum on security

    SEP 12

    U.S., Russia, Ukraine, Israel among delegations at Xiangshan Forum on security

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting the UAE following his trip to Saudi Arabia, and has pledged to work with the Gulf country under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership(01:06). Representatives from over 100 countries and regions, including the United States, Russia, Ukraine and Israel, are attending the Beijing Xiangshan Forum to discuss building trust and resolving doubts through dialogue(13:06). And Typhoon Yagi has killed more than 200 people in Vietnam and Thailand(22:47).

    60 min
  8. Chinese premier visits Saudi Arabia

    SEP 11

    Chinese premier visits Saudi Arabia

    Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Saudi Arabia with the aim to further strengthen alignment between the two countries(01:03). The two candidates for the U.S. presidency have blasted each other in their presidential debate(12:29). And Typhoon Yagi has claimed more than 150 lives in Vietnam and flooded streets in the capital city(23:21).

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  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
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