2025-04-22
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This is the Beijing Hour.
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 22nd, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the IMF World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington will have a focus on U.S.
President Donald Trump's tariffs.
China and Indonesia have reached a consensus on supporting each other's development.
And Ukraine says it's ready for any dialogue on a ceasefire.
to protect civilian infrastructure.
In business, Wall Street continues to disappoint investors.
In sports, thelorious World Sports Awards is named this year's winners.
In culture and entertainment, one of China's biggest film festivals is now in full swing.
Now checking the day's top stories.
The International Monetary Fund and World Bank spring meetings in Washington are focusing on tariffs.
This year's gathering got underway amid upheaval in global financial markets.
There is also a question about whether the United States will keep funding these two institutions.
Owen Fairclough has more.