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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 Monday, May 5th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the Chinese president will pay a state visit to Russia and mark 80 years since Victory Day.
China's rail network has carried over 100 million passengers during the May Day holiday period.
Israel vows stronger measures against the Houthis in Yemen following a missile strike at Ben Gurion.
International Airport.
In business, the closing day for the 137th Canton Fair.
In sports, China's record-extending win at the Sudirman Cup.
In culture and entertainment,
China's brand new tourism experiences and offerings during the May Day holiday.
Now check in the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is paying a state visit to Russia this week and attending celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War.
His trip will last from Wednesday to Saturday.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry says the leaders of the two countries will discuss bilateral relations and hold strategic talks on international and regional issues.
The ministry says the two presidents agree that Beijing and Moscow should safeguard the post-World War II order,