2025-10-09
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This is the Beijing Hour.
This is the Beijing Hour.
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Now here's your host, Shane Begum with you on this Thursday, October 9th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital on today's program.
And any Palestinians in Israelis are celebrating as the first phase of the new gas, a Gaza ceasefire deal is officially taken effect.
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The sixth attempt to end the US government government shutdowns failed as Republicans and Democrats struggled to find common ground.
In business, China's consumer sales surged during the National Day holiday period.
In sports, the flame lighting ceremony for China's 15th national games.
In culture and entertainment, massive box office numbers during the holiday in China.
Now checking the day's top stories.
First phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement has officially taken effect.
Residents in the Palestinian enclave expressed joy after the announcement of the peace plan.
In Tel Aviv, Israelis gathered at the Hossages Square to celebrate the news.
The latest deal includes an end to the two-year conflict, the release of Israeli Hossages and Palestinian prisoners, the entry of aid into Gaza, and the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed line.
Hamas has confirmed the deal, but is calling on Washington and guarantor states to ensure Israel fully implements the ceasefire.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he's approving the agreement and is vowed to bring all hostages home.
Mediators say a final draft of the peace deal is underway.