2025-06-05
59 分钟Get the unmissable news stories of the day.
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 Thursday, June 5th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
U.S. trade partners are criticizing Washington's doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum.
China's foreign minister has called for healthy and stable trade relations with Japan.
The 54th World Environment Day on Thursday has a focus on solutions for plastic pollution.
In business, expansion in China's services sector picks up pace.
In sports, Novak Djokovic continues to roll at Roland Garros.
In culture and entertainment, a museum exhibit on China's Grand Canal.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Washington's doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs has sparked criticism among its major trading partners.
Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yong-chian says the move is protectionist.
The U.S. doubling of steel and aluminum tariffs harms not only others, but also itself.
The move is not only unhelpful for safeguarding industrial security,