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Now here's your host Shane Begum with you on this Thursday, February 6, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Chinese President's been hosting world leaders in Beijing and you'll More Ahead of the Asian Winter Games opening ceremony in Harbin on Friday.
Leaders from all over the world are condemning the US plan to expel Palestinians from Gaza.
The UN's issued a warning over the escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
In business, markets on the Chinese mainland surged on Thursday.
In sports, China's named its flag bearers for the Asian Winter Games.
In culture and entertainment, China has a new highest grossing film of all time.
Now checking the day's top stories, Chinese President Xi Jinping's expressed appreciation for Thailand's strong efforts to tackle online gambling and telecommunication fraud.
He made the remarks during his meeting with Prime Minister Peitong Tarn Shinawat in Beijing.
He called on both sides to strengthen judicial and law enforcement cooperation.
Shinawat reaffirmed Thailand's adherence to Luan China policy and she hopes for more collaboration with China in economy, trade and agriculture.
President Xi's also held talks with the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkia.
He called on the two countries to deepen cooperation and strategic coordination.
The two leaders witnessed the signing of documents for judicial cooperation and on the Belt and Road initiative.
He's in China for a three day state visit until Friday.
The Chinese President will attend the Asian Winter Games opening ceremony in the northeastern city of Harbin on Friday.