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This is the Beijing Hour, one hour of news and information brought to you every weekday.
Now here's your host, Shane Bigham with you on this Monday, August 4, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the US Economy showing signs of strain amid Washington's tariff campaign against global partners.
Xi Zhang in southwestern China continues to make headway in the agricultural sector and conflict and shattered infrastructure continue to hamper aid efforts in Gaza.
In business,
China's cultural and tourism sectors record strong growth in the first half of the year.
In sports, wrapping up the final action at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
In culture and entertainment, checking in on China's surging summer box office.
Now the day's top stories.
The US Economy showing signs of strain amid the Trump administration's escalating tariff measures.
Despite repeated assurances from the White House that conditions remain strong.
President Donald Trump told reporters on Sunday that his administration will name a new commissioner for the Bureau of Labor Statistics within the next three or four days following the abrupt dismissal of the previous office holder.
Move came just hours after the release of disappointing employment figures,
intensifying concerns over the economic impact of the administration's tariff policies.
According to the bureau, U.S.