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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.
One hour of news and information brought to you every weekday.
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Shane Bigham with you on this Wednesday, September 23rd,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Chinese President is on his way to the United States
for a state visit accompanied by his wife, the foreign minister and other officials.
The general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly has opened
in New York and Shanghai is hosting the 48th World Skills Competition with a special focus on vocational training.
In business, China's outbound investment numbers remain strong.
In sports, China's women's volleyball team takes its third straight gold at the Asian Games.
In culture and entertainment, the Chinese capital has hosted the Beijing Culture Forum.
Now, the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is on his way to the U.S., where he's paying a state visit.
The visit's at the invitation of U.S.
President Donald Trump, and it runs until Friday.
President Xi's wife, Peng Li Yuan,