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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Now here's your host, Shane Bigham with you on this Thursday, July 17th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, guess at China's international supply chain exposé.
The country's continuous upgrades are attracting much overseas interest.
China calls for respect for Syria's sovereignty and territory after Israeli forces strike Damascus.
International delegations have visited the Museum of the Communist Party of China in Beijing.
In business, China's progress in protecting intellectual property rights.
In sports, Team China basketball remains perfect at the Women's Asian Cup.
In culture, the 2025 China Film Directors Night in Yantai.
And now checking the day's top stories.
Thursday marks the second day of the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing.
Over 1200 enterprises,
institutions and supply chain partners from 75 countries and regions are participating.
The expo involves 15 themed events including advanced manufacturing,
innovation chains, smart transportation and green agriculture.