2026-08-13
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This is the Beijing Hour.
Examining the events that impact and shape China and the rest of the world.
This is the Beijing Hour.
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Shane Bigham with you on this Thursday, August 13th,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the U.S.
And Iran argue over who controls the Strait of Hormuz.
Colombia has declared a state of economic emergency to hasten the delivery of aid in the earthquake zone.
And forecasters say heavy rain could continue through the weekend
in some parts of China in the aftermath of Typhoon Dolphin.
In business, heavy volume on China's carbon emissions trading market.
In sports, PSGs defended the UEFA Super Cup.
In culture and entertainment, China's summer box office has reached 9 billion yuan.
Now check in the day's top stories.
The head of a paramilitary unit of Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is under Tehran's control and management.
The remarks came a day after U.S.
President Donald Trump claimed that his country had total control of the waterway.