2025-06-13
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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 Bigelmuth, you on this Friday, June 13th,
2025, you're listening to the Beijing hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
Israeli airstrikes in Iran have killed top military officials and nuclear scientists.
Investigators are now trying to determine the cause of an Air India plane crash that killed hundreds.
And the fourth China Africa Economic and Trade Expo is now underway in Changsha.
In business,
China and Europe seek trade certainty amid Washington's unpredictable tariffs.
In sports, tennis action, including the Queen's Club Championships in London.
In culture and entertainment,
Shanghai's buzzing with the city's 27th The Israeli military says its fighter jets are still conducting strikes against Iranian military and nuclear facilities.
The Israeli Defense Forces says Iran has launched drones toward Israeli territory after Israel launched a wave of attacks across Iran.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the operation will continue for as long as necessary.
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has warned of severe punishment against Israel.
Iran's confirmed the killing of top military officials and scientists.
They include Chief Commander Hossein Salami of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards and Mohammad Bagheri,