2025-05-08
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This is the Beijing Hour.
Examining the events that impact and shape 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 Begum, with you on this Thursday, May the 8th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Chinese president is in Moscow,
where he's pledged to work with Russia to deal with global challenges.
A Chinese official says the country's incoming law on the private economy will define the legal status of the sector.
Tensions between India and Pakistan remain high.
two sides trade fire over the border.
In business, the U.S.
Fed holds interest rates steady.
In sports, the Champions League final is all set.
In culture and entertainment, Chinese museums drew record crowds during the May Day holiday.
Now check in the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to work with Russia for global progress in the face of challenges.
In his opening remarks during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin,
the Chinese leader reviewed bilateral ties and looked ahead to more cooperation.
In the face of unilateralism and bullying by powerful countries in the international community,