2025-04-08
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This is the Beijing Hour.
Examining the events that impact and shake China and the rest of the world.
This is the Beijing Hour.
One hour of news and information brought to you every weekday.
Now here's your host.
Shane Bigam with you on this Tuesday, April 8th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, Chinese authorities say they'll protect the country's interests as the U.S.
threatens even more tariffs.
Israeli protesters rally as their prime minister meets the U.S.
president at the White House,
and South Korea has set the date for an election following the formal removal of the country's impeached president.
In business, China's efforts to stabilize the country's stock markets in sports,
arsenal, and real Madrid prepare to face each other.
In culture and entertainment, the China Pavilion is all set for the World Expo, opening in Japan on Sunday.
Now checking the day's top stories.
China says it'll enact countermeasures to defend its interests in the face of fresh U.S.
tariffs.
Washington threatened an additional 50% tariff if China does not withdraw its 34% duties on U.S.