2025-05-19
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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 Biggum with you on this Monday, May 19th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, Chinese authorities hit the country's economy.
is resisting current pressures and maintains steady growth in April.
China and Denmark have pledged to deepen cooperation as the two sides mark 75 years of diplomatic ties.
And Israel has announced that it will allow a small amount of aid into the Gaza Strip.
In business, Chinese officials say home prices in the country remain stable.
In sports, badminton action from the Thailand Open.
In culture and entertainment, exploring the China Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Chinese authorities say the economy's managed to withstand pressure and maintain steady growth in April.
Retail sales expanded 5.1 percent.
Value-added industrial output grew 6.1 percent.
The National Bureau of Statistics said employment remains stable and new growth drivers gathered momentum.