2026-06-03
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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Shane Begum with you on this Wednesday, June 3rd,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Lao president's now on a state visit in China,
visiting sites in Hangzhou and acknowledging China's tech and development.
Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have flared up with the two sides exchanging strikes on strategic targets.
Beijing's warned Taiwan authorities against supporting the maritime talks between Japan and the Philippines.
In business, the prosperity index for China's logistics sector has returned to growth levels.
In sports, the Zhejiang Lions staved off elimination in Game 4 in the CBA Finals.
In culture and entertainment, documentaries produced by China Media Group have aired in Laos.
Now check in the day's top stories.
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has visited tech companies in Hangzhou,
the first stop of his five-day state visit in China.
The eastern city has become a leading hub for China's technology and digital economy,
particularly in artificial intelligence and robotics.