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Sogong Yu with you on this Thursday, June 26th, 2025.
You're listening to The Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, NATO leaders agreed to boost defense spending to 5 percent of GDP.
The United States will hold talks with Iran next week on a possible deal over Iran's nuclear program.
And the Shanghai Cooperation Organization says it banks political and diplomatic solutions to international conflict.
In business, China says it remains the biggest driving force for the global economy.
In sports, Chinese player Yang Hansen goes to Portland with the 16th overall pick in the NBA draft.
In culture and entertainment,
China's iconic terracotta warriors amazing visitors in Southern California.
Now, today's top stories.
U.S.
President Donald Trump has returned from the NATO summit,
claiming a win after allies agreed to a historic military spending target.
NATO member states agreed to raise their defense funding to 5% of GDP annually by 2035.
Trump has demanded the increase as he accused European allies of not shortening their share.