2025-07-24
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Shane Bingham with you on this Thursday, July 24th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the Chinese president's calling on Europe to jointly uphold bilateral ties as the two sides prepare for a summit in Beijing.
China's expressed concerns over the rising tensions and violence between Thailand and Cambodia.
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to another prisoner swap,
but report no progress in achieving a ceasefire.
In business, deepening reforms in China's medical insurance system.
In sports, China takes seven golds in a single day at the World University Games.
In culture and entertainment,
an immersive exhibition at the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing.
And now the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and the European Union to firmly uphold the right direction of China-Europe relations.
He made the remarks
while meeting with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen,
who are in Beijing for the 25th China-EU summit.
The high-level talks come at a critical moment as the two sides mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Wang Shao reports.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on China and the EU to build under five decades of successful cooperation,