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The Beijing Hour
Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.
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The Beijing HourDemocrats retake US Congress with historic midterm wins
The US Democratic Party has scored historic victories in the midterm elections to regain control of both chambers of Congress (01:03). Russia and Ukraine are…
The Beijing HourChina calls for dialogue, cooperation to restore Middle East peace
China's top diplomat has called for dialogue and negotiation to resolve Middle East conflicts during talks with Iranian and Saudi officials in Beijing (01:05)…
The Beijing HourPresident 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…
The Beijing HourCPC vows stronger Party building, anti-corruption efforts
The CPC has pledged to strengthen Party building in emerging sectors and step up efforts to combat corruption (01:09). The Chinese president has held meetings…
The Beijing HourCPC plenum concludes, adopting resolution on persevering with full, rigorous Party self-governance
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has held its fifth plenary session, adopting a resolution on persevering with full and rigorous…
The Beijing HourChina stresses political, diplomatic means to resolve Iranian nuclear issue
China has told the UN Security Council that dialogue and diplomacy are the only way to resolve the Iranian nuclear issue, urging an end to military threats and…
The Beijing HourIsrael votes in first national election since October 7 attacks
Israel holds parliamentary elections on Tuesday, its first national vote since the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023 (01:08). Brazil's Supreme Federal Court has…
The Beijing HourLula wins Brazil's presidential runoff as rival refuses to concede
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won a historic fourth term, defeating his right-wing rival in a closely contested runoff election (01:04)…
The Beijing HourChina deploys thousands of rescuers, 80 million yuan in aid after Xizang quake
More than 5,000 people are involved in rescue efforts following a deadly 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Xizang, with 80 million yuan allocated for relief and…
The Beijing HourXi Jinping calls for Long March spirit to guide China's modernization
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country to carry on the spirit of the Long March at a gathering marking the 90th anniversary of the victory of…
The Beijing HourChina showcases progress in green transition, climate governance
China has outlined its progress in tackling climate change, highlighting clean energy development and contributions to global climate governance (01:06). China…
The Beijing HourAPEC finance ministers meet in Hong Kong to discuss regional growth
Hong Kong is hosting the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting to assess the economic outlook and discuss growth-supporting policies across the Asia-Pacific (01:06)…
The Beijing HourChina's GDP up 4.6% in first three quarters on high-tech momentum
China's economy grew 4.6 percent in the first three quarters to exceed 107 trillion yuan, driven by high-tech and equipment manufacturing (01:06). Beijing has…
The Beijing HourWorld Food Day: China's agricultural cooperation sows seeds of food security
As the world marks World Food Day, China is sharing agricultural expertise with developing countries to boost food production and improve nutrition (01:08)…
The Beijing HourCanton Fair marks 70 years with focus on innovation, intelligence
The 140th China Import and Export Fair, now underway in Guangzhou, is highlighting new products, green technology, and AI (01:04). The International Monetary…
The Beijing HourChina's foreign trade rides high-tech export boom
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for decisive progress toward building a Healthy China by 2035, saying health is a key measure of national strength and…
The Beijing HourXi meets leaders of Botswana, Togo as China-Africa ties deepen
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Botswana counterpart and met with Togo's President of the Council of Ministers in Beijing (00:59). US…
The Beijing HourBeijing forum highlights swift response to public complaints
The Swift Response to Public Complaints Forum has opened in Beijing, focusing on urban governance and the city's 12345 hotline, which has handled around 200…
The Beijing HourChina, EU seek progress on trade in second round of talks
China and the European Union have held the second round of trade and investment consultations in Beijing (01:05). China says it remains committed to letting…
The Beijing HourChina sees strong travel, foreign entries over National Day holiday
China saw a surge in travel during the National Day holiday, with more than 2.1 billion cross-regional trips, alongside growth in entries by foreign nationals…
The Beijing HourHouthis step up strikes in Yemen and Saudi Arabia, warns against intervention
Yemen's government says Houthi forces launched attacks at Aden International Airport as the group claimed strikes on Saudi military targets (01:28). Japanese…
The Beijing HourPakistan and Turkiye to deploy military in Saudi Arabia under Mecca Alliance
Pakistan, Turkiye, and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed that the security of each country is an integral part of their collective security (01:21). China's railway…
The Beijing HourPremium sports competitions fuel holiday spending, new trends
International sporting events during the National Day holiday such as the World Table Tennis China Smash and the tennis China Open are helping drive spending…
The Beijing HourIranian president: Iran will never avoid dialogue with US
Tens of millions of people are traveling across China with the National Day holiday in full swing (1’12’’). Iran says it remains open to dialogue with the…
The Beijing HourChina marks National Day with vibrant celebrations nationwide
China celebrates the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic, with people gathering at Tiananmen Square for the flag-raising ceremony…
The Beijing HourChina marks Martyrs' Day to commemorate fallen heroes ahead of National Day
China has marked Martyrs' Day to honor those who gave their lives for national independence and prosperity, as the country continues efforts to improve the…
The Beijing HourSenior Chinese diplomat urges Japan to correct erroneous words and deeds on Taiwan question
At a meeting in Beijing with the president of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade in Beijing, senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi…
The Beijing HourChina, US reach consensus on multiple trade issues: ministry
The Chinese Commerce Ministry says Beijing and Washington have reached positive consensus on multiple economic and trade issues during their latest round of…
The Beijing HourXi says ready to work with Trump to steer China-US ties on steady course
During his state visit to the US, the Chinese president says he is ready to work with his US counterpart to steer the giant ship of China-US relations on a…
The Beijing HourXi says China, US should be partners, not rivals
In a written speech upon his arrival in the US for a state visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said the two countries should be partners, not rivals (01:07)…
The Beijing HourUN chief calls for networked multipolar world
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his state visit to the US on Wednesday, at the invitation of President Donald Trump (01:04). The general debate of the UN…
The Beijing HourChina says it's ready to work with US to enrich Constructive Relationship of Strategic Stability
Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the US this week, Beijing says it is ready to work with Washington to enrich their bilateral…
The Beijing HourChinese president to pay state visit to US
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has announced that President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from Wednesday to Friday, which comes over…
The Beijing HourChina marks 95th anniversary of September 18 Incident
China has held a solemn ceremony to mark the 95th anniversary of the September 18th Incident, the start of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against…
The Beijing HourChina-ASEAN Expo opens, featuring AI marketplace
The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo is underway in Nanning, featuring an artificial intelligence marketplace boasting over 500 consumer AI products, alongside the first…
The Beijing HourHK unveils first five-year plan for economic and social development
Hong Kong has unveiled its first five-year plan for economic and social development, with a focus on integrating finance with technology and innovation…
The Beijing HourRegional security governance headlines 13th Xiangshan Forum
Authorities say China's national economy remained steady in August, powered by innovation and high-quality growth (01:09). Hostilities between Yemen's Houthi…
The Beijing HourHouthis trade fire with Saudi Arabia, government forces
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says President Xi Jinping's attendance at the BRICS summit in India was of strategic significance for steering the…
The Beijing HourCIFTIS report highlights global services trade growth, digitalization
The Chinese president and other leaders of the world's emerging economies will focus on key global and economic issues at the 18th BRICS Summit in India on the…
The Beijing HourChina's services trade fair spotlights support for companies going global
Iran and the US have traded the biggest wave of attacks on shipping since the six-month old conflict began (01:05). This year's China International Fair for…
The Beijing HourAnnual fair for trade in services opens in Beijing
Iran says it has launched missiles toward US targets in Jordan in retaliation for US attacks on five Iranian crude oil tankers (01:03). The 2026 China…
The Beijing HourChina's trade growth stays double-digit for 4th month running
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on about 20 billion US dollars of US goods have taken effect, targeting a broad range of imports (01:07). Iran says talks with…
The Beijing HourForeign media visit mudslide disaster zone in Xizang
Foreign media reporters have visited the disaster zone to see the impact and rescue efforts in China's Xizang Autonomous Region in the aftermath of a…
The Beijing HourPower supply restored in core area of mudslide-hit Gyirong Port as rescue efforts continue
The Iranian army says its forces have struck US military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait with missiles and drones, in retaliation for US attacks…
The Beijing HourChina marks 81st anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says President Xi Jinping's just concluded overseas trip has helped build consensus on cooperation and contributed Chinese…
The Beijing HourXi holds talks with Egyptian president
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, during his state visit to Egypt (01:04). Workers have restored…
The Beijing HourXi calls for higher-quality cooperation within SCO
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for higher-quality cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads…
The Beijing HourXi calls for China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation in AI, global governance
During talks with his Kyrgyz counterpart in Bishkek, the Chinese president says China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to better align development…
The Beijing HourRescue operations underway in mudslide-hit Xizang, first group of rescuers enters core area
Full-scale rescue operations continue after a mudslide hit southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, with the first professional rescue teams reaching the…
The Beijing HourRescue efforts underway after mudslide hits China-Nepal border
Rescue efforts are underway after a mudslide struck the border between China and Nepal and caused heavy casualties, with hundreds of rescuers arriving in the…
The Beijing HourXi urges all-out rescue efforts after Nepal mudslide affects Xizang
The Chinese president has urged all-out efforts to search for the missing, relocate residents and treat the wounded, after a mudslide in Nepal caused heavy…
The Beijing HourChina hosts 11th APEC Ministerial Meeting on Food Security
Representatives from APEC economies have called for strengthening food security through technological innovation and digital agriculture at the 11th APEC…
The Beijing HourChina leads in humanoid robot tech innovations
New trade numbers out of an APEC meeting in China show the country's business with member economies is growing faster than the country's overall foreign trade…
The Beijing HourChina, Indonesia hold inaugural Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue
China and Indonesia have held the first meeting of their Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue Mechanism in Jakarta, with discussions aiming to expand cooperation…
The Beijing HourUS government debt tops record 40 trillion USD
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose what he calls "the most crushing economic operation ever" on Iran, while Iran has considered attacking US…
The Beijing HourReusable rocket touches down in China's first land recovery
China's Macao Special Administrative Region has unveiled its third five-year plan for 2026 to 2030, charting the next phase of the region's economic and social…
The Beijing HourChina unveils measures to boost county-level consumption
A senior Iranian official says the country will shift to a fully offensive military posture against the US, while President Trump has downplayed the prospects…
The Beijing HourChina's economy holds steady with solid structural gains in first seven months: official
The Belt and Road Initiative has made fruitful achievements since the Chinese president stressed mutually beneficial cooperation in his speech on the…
The Beijing HourInternational Memorial Day for "Comfort Women" marked across Asia
Asian countries including China are marking the International Memorial Day for "Comfort Women" to commemorate the victims of the Japanese military's sexual…
The Beijing HourChina's carbon emissions market volume exceeds 930 million tonnes
The head of an Iranian paramilitary unit says the Strait of Hormuz is under Tehran's control and management, after US President Donald Trump claimed that his…