2025-06-04
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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 Bigham with you on this Wednesday, June 4th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
Lee Jae-myung has taken the oath of office as the 21st president of South Korea,
immediately starting his five-year term after a landslide election win.
The Chinese foreign minister stated that equality and respect are prerequisites for any exchanges with the United States.
And Gaza Humanitarian Foundations announced the closure of its aid distribution centers.
In business, the city of Shanghai is reporting surging export numbers.
In sports, the reigning women's Olympic tennis champion is out at the French Open.
In culture and entertainment,
the ancient craftsmanship of the Shui ethnic group in Guizhou.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Lee Jae-mung's become the new president of South Korea.
The country's 21st president took the oath of office in the National Assembly building Wednesday morning,