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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Now, here's your host, Shane Begum with you on this Monday, July 14th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
Chinese officials said the country's foreign trade showed resilience through the first half of the year.
The EU is pausing its trade retaliation against the U.S. until next month,
as the bloc considers its options.
And Gaza's health ministry says Palestinian deaths have hit another grim milestone as Israeli strikes continue in the enclave.
In business, China's central bank says financial support for the economy remains stable.
In sports, China's golden results from the table tennis action in Las Vegas.
In culture and entertainment, China's efforts to preserve some of its world-famous grottos.
Now to check in the day's top stories.
The General Administration of Customs says China's foreign trade showed resilience in the first half of the year.
The country's imports and exports of goods rose by 2.9% in the first six months.
Dai Kai has more.
At the press briefing,