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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 HourChina, France play a constructive role in promoting a multipolar world: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting the two countries' constructive role in promoting a…
The Beijing HourChinese, Russian FMs vow to defend outcomes of WWII victory
The foreign ministers of China and Russia have called for safeguarding the victorious outcomes of World War II, with the Chinese side urging continued…
The Beijing HourExpectations high for French president's state visit to China
China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations delivers another letter to the UN chief, rejecting Japan's arguments over the Taiwan region (01:10). Two…
The Beijing HourChina voices concern as Japan increases defense spending
China is raising concerns over Japan's increased military spending amid the tensions over the Taiwan region (01:04). U.S. and Ukrainian officials say their…
The Beijing HourChinese FM urges joint efforts, mutual support from China, France to maintain post-war order
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has elaborated on China's position on the Taiwan question during a phone call with a French presidential adviser, urging both…
The Beijing HourWhite paper highlights China's efforts in arms control
A white paper on China's arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation describes the country's constructive role and highlights its initiatives for a…
The Beijing HourChina demands Japan clarify its position on the Taiwan question
Chinese officials have questioned what Japan's self-claimed "consistent stance" on the Taiwan region is and whether it still adheres to the one-China principle…
The Beijing HourPresident Xi urges China, U.S. to safeguard WWII outcomes in phone call with President Trump
During a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that Taiwan's return to China is an integral part of the post-war…
The Beijing HourChina urges stronger G20 collaboration on environment, green transition, food security
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed unity, openness and cooperation among the G20 to face global challenges (01:08). Flights on 12 routes between China and…
The Beijing HourConcerns grow within Japan's aquaculture industry under strained relations with China
Japan's aquaculture industry is blaming Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for uncertainties in exports and is demanding the government address their concerns…
The Beijing HourJapan's hospitality industry suffering under strained relations with China
Travel agencies and hotel operators in Japan are dreading a difficult season ahead as Chinese tourists cancel orders under diplomatic tensions (10:27). China…
The Beijing HourChinese premier urges SCO to focus on key areas of development and security
Chinese authorities say Japan's claims of existential threats are an excuse to justify aggression (01:03). Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on the Shanghai…
The Beijing HourHainan Free Trade Port marks one month until independent customs operations
China has lodged representations over the Japanese prime minister's recent remarks over the Taiwan region during a meeting between foreign affairs officials…
The Beijing HourNo room for ambiguity or misinterpretation on documents about Taiwan Question: ministry
China is urging Japan to honor its commitments to the four political documents in which Japan acknowledges that Taiwan is Chinese territory (01:03). Chinese…
The Beijing HourChina, Thailand pledge to align development plans as ties enter another 50 years
The heads of state from China and Thailand have expressed readiness to lead relations into a new era, as President Xi Jinping welcomed Thai King Maha…
The Beijing HourU.S. president signs funding bill ending record 43-day government shutdown
The newly-passed bill will fund the U.S. federal government until January, but analysts say the economic losses during the longest shutdown in history are…
The Beijing HourChina, Spain reaffirm friendly ties, pledge deeper cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish King Felipe VI have discussed the two countries' long-lasting friendship and pledged to advance ties through 10…
The Beijing HourSpanish king emphasizes closer China ties during inaugural state visit
Spanish King Felipe VI has discussed trade and economic ties at a forum in Chengdu during his first state visit to China since ascending to the throne (01:02)…
The Beijing HourCIIE concludes with $83.4 billion in tentative deals
While exhibitors and buyers struck a record value of tentative deals at the China International Import Expo that concluded on Monday, participants say the…
The Beijing HourFujian aircraft carrier enters active service
Chinese President Xi Jinping has attended the commissioning ceremony of the country's third aircraft carrier and inspected the vessel that is equipped with…
The Beijing HourChina's openness increases nearly 30% since 1990: report
The World Openness Report released at a forum running in tandem with the China International Import Expo shows that openness and cooperation are the inevitable…
The Beijing HourChinese premier reaffirms development, openness through CIIE
Chinese premier Li Qiang has hailed the China International Import Expo as a bridge connecting the world, and an entrance to the Chinese economy (01:06). A…
The Beijing HourMultinational enterprises see investment opportunities through CIIE
As the China International Import Expo gets ready to welcome guests on Wednesday, companies seeking a larger market share through China's opening up expect the…
The Beijing HourChina takes further steps to facilitate tourism
International leaders are beginning to arrive in Shanghai for the International Import Expo, where Chinese Premier Li Qiang will deliver a speech (01:01)…
The Beijing HourPresident Xi urges multilateralism, openness at APEC meetings
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed efforts to safeguard the multilateral trading system and pledged to share more development opportunities from China…
The Beijing HourChinese, U.S. leaders agree good relations benefit both countries and the world
Chinese President Xi Jinping says the heads of state of China and the United States should steer the direction and ensure the advancement of bilateral ties for…
The Beijing HourChinese, U.S. leaders to meet in South Korea ahead of APEC meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are meeting in Busan ahead of the APEC meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea (01:04). The China…
The Beijing HourChina, ASEAN sign protocol for Free Trade Area 3.0
The upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Area covers nine new sectors such as the digital economy and green economy that the two sides are hoping to work on…
The Beijing HourChinese Premier urges new successes for East Asia, closer ties with ASEAN
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has highlighted the economic resilience and vitality in East Asia, and pledged to strengthen the alignment of development strategies…
The Beijing HourChina pledges wider opening up from 2026-2030
China is prioritizing innovative trade and improving the business environment among efforts at further opening up under the 15th Five-Year Plan (01:21)…
The Beijing HourChina to boost high-quality development, tech self-reliance in 15th Five-year Plan
China's major goals for the next five years include achievements in deepening reform and strengthening national security, as the country marches toward…
The Beijing HourTrump-Putin meeting in Hungary postponed with no new date
U.S. and Russian officials have decided to postpone a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin in Hungary after their…
The Beijing HourSanae Takaichi becomes first female PM in Japan
Sanae Takaichi has unveiled her cabinet including two female ministers and 10 new appointees after winning parliament's approval as Japan's first female prime…
The Beijing HourChina's economy posts steady, resilient growth in first three quarters
Official data shows that China's economy expanded by 5.2% in the first three quarters, and remains on track to meet the annual growth target of around 5%…
The Beijing HourFrom AI to smart roads: China shapes the future of mobility
The 2025 Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference is showcasing cutting-edge AI, smart mobility innovations, global collaboration, and China's…
The Beijing HourChina's visa-free push spurs surge in international arrivals
China recorded over 7.2 million foreign visits in Q3, up 48% as expanded visa-free policies drive inbound travel growth (01:03). As the world marks World Food…
The Beijing HourHainan gears up for full customs launch, with zero tariffs on most imports
Hainan Province in southern China is set to launch island-wide independent customs operations, introducing zero tariffs on 74% of imports - a major milestone…
The Beijing HourPresident Xi calls for solidarity, shared development as he meets world leaders in Beijing
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China will deepen cooperation to advance the Global South's shared interests, as he met world leaders attending the Global…
The Beijing HourPresident Xi unveils new initiatives to advance global women's development at Beijing meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping has opened the Global Leaders' Meeting on Women in Beijing, outlining four proposals and new funding to advance global women's…
The Beijing HourChina pledges greater gender equality ahead of Global Leaders' Meeting on Women
The upcoming Global Leaders' Meeting on Women will mark 30 years since the Beijing Declaration, with China pledging to advance gender equality, and promote…
The Beijing HourNew Gaza peace plan rekindles hope after years of bloodshed
The first phase of Gaza's ceasefire begins, marking progress toward hostage releases, aid delivery and a possible final peace (01:04). Beijing and Rome mark 55…
The Beijing HourChinese foreign minister in Europe for high-level meetings
Gaza peace talks have stretched into a third day, but Israel and Hamas continue to communicate through mediators (00:58). China's foreign minister is in Europe…
The Beijing HourPositive atmosphere reported on day one of Israel-Hamas talks in Egypt
Israel and Hamas have held their first day of indirect talks in Egypt on the details of a Gaza ceasefire plan, which concluded with what Egypt describes as "a…
The Beijing HourChina marks Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day holiday with cultural, outdoor activities
As China celebrates the Mid-Autumn Festival during the National Day holiday, people are spending the long break with family reunions, performances and travels…
The Beijing HourCultural, recreational activities held on third day of China's National Day holiday
Vibrant cultural and recreational activities are underway across China to celebrate the National Day holiday season (01:55). Protests are underway around the…
The Beijing HourCountries condemn Israel for intercepting aid flotilla for Gaza
China's railway network set a new single-day record for passengers to start the National Day holiday Golden Week (01:08). Organizers of an international aid…