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Now here's your host, Shane Bigham with you on this Thursday, February 20, 2025.
You're listening to THE Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On this today's program.
The Russian president says troops have retaken territory in Russia's Kursk region
that had been occupied by Ukraine.
Hamas has proposed an exchange of all remaining hostages
and prisoners for the next phase of the ceasefire with Israel.
And China's gearing up for its annual political meetings, known as the Two Sessions.
In business, China's plans to encourage foreign investment in the country.
In sports, setting up the UEFA Champions League last 16 in culture and entertainment,
the stage adaptation of a Hollywood classic in Beijing.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Russian President Vladimir Putin says Russian forces have crossed
into Ukraine from the Kursk region.
He said troops continue to advance along the entire line of contact.