2025-08-07
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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Shane Begum with you on this Thursday, August 7th, 2025.
You're listening to The Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
White House officials say President Donald Trump could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week.
The UN Humanitarian Office says the crisis in Gaza is escalating beyond catastrophe.
The U.S. continues to ramp up its trade war with a new round of tariffs targeting India.
In business, China's trade numbers remain strong.
In sports, the 12th edition of the World Games are ready to open in Chengdu.
Entertainment, Egypt sets an opening date for a massive new museum near the pyramids.
Now check in the day's top stories.
A White House official says President Donald Trump could meet Russian President Vladimir Putin as soon as next week to discuss the conflict in Ukraine.
The White House also says Trump is open to meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart following his talks with Putin.
The announcement came after Putin and U.S.
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff met on Wednesday,