2025-06-19
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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.
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Shane Bigham with you on this Thursday, June 19th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
Israel has struck a heavy water facility in Iran as the two sides continue to trade airstrikes and missile attacks.
Chinese Foreign Ministry is sharing highlights from the just-concluded China-Central Asia Summit in Astana.
And the U.S. is now threatening travel bans affecting 36 countries.
In business, the Qingdao Multinational Summit is underway in Shandong Province.
In sports, a flurry of debuts at football's Club World Cup.
In culture and entertainment, the 31st Beijing International Book Fair is on now.
I'm checking the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping says the country is willing to maintain communication with all parties to play a constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East.
He made the remarks during a phone call with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin.
The two leaders exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East.
President Xi said the top priority is to ensure a ceasefire and safeguard the security of civilians.