2025-06-18
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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 18th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the Chinese president's outlined plans for developing closer ties with Central Asia.
International concerns rising over the conflict between Israel and Iran.
A youth delegation from Taiwan is visiting the Chinese mainland.
In business,
China's central bank announces new opening up measures at a financial forum in Shanghai.
In sports, scores and highlights from the Club World Cup.
In culture and entertainment,
China and the five Central Asian countries released a jointly produced documentary.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has outlined plans for building closer ties with Central Asian countries.
He made the remarks in a keynote speech at the second China-Central Asia summit in Astana.