2025-02-07
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This is the Beijing Hour, one hour of news and information brought to you every weekday.
Now here's your host, Shane Bigham with you on this Friday, February 7, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Chinese president's in Harbin for the opening of the 9th Asian Winter Games.
The UN says the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is getting worse as rebels advance across the country
and US Allies are seeking new trade partners in business.
China's ice and snow tourism industry is experiencing rapid growth.
In sports, the Asian Winter Games in Harbin are ready to go.
In culture and entertainment, Chinese animation continues to set records at the domestic box office.
Now checking the day's top stor.
Chinese President Xi Jinping says Harbin will present a sports event with Chinese characteristics
and elements of various Asian cultures.
The Chinese leaders in the northeastern city for the opening ceremony of the 9th Asian Winter Games.
International guests joining him include the Sultan of Brunei, the presidents of Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan,
the Thai Prime Minister and the International Olympic Committee president.
As the welcome or at the welcome banquet on Friday,