2025-09-22
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This is the Beijing Hour.
Examining the events that impact and shake China and the rest of the world.
This is the Beijing Hour.
One hour of news and information brought to you every weekday.
Now here's your host Shane Bigam with you on this Monday, September 22nd, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the UK, Canada,
Australia and Portugal have officially recognized the Palestinian state,
with more countries expected to follow at the UN General Assembly this week.
China's Xinjiang region is noting significant improvements in income,
education and health care as it marks its 70th founding anniversary.
The U.S. president sparked panic among employers and skilled workers with a massive annual fee for H-1B work visas.
In business,
China's financial authorities have reviewed reforms and achievements during the 14th five-year plan period.
In sports, a display of U.S. sprinting power at the World Athletics Championships.
In culture and entertainment, the 12th Silk Road International Film Festival in food show.
Now the day's top stories.
United Kingdom, Canada,
Australia and Portugal have become the latest Western nations to formally recognize the state of Palestine,