2025-10-15
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This is The Beijing Hour.
Examining the events that impact and shape 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 Bigum, with you on this Wednesday, October 15th, 2025.
You're listening to The Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
Hainan province is nearly complete of preparations for its island-wide independent customs operations.
Israeli media says the country is reopening the rapid border crossing to allow more aid into Gaza.
The U.S. federal government shutdown continues after the latest Republican-backed funding bill failed to pass a vote.
In business, China's consumer prices show signs of stabilizing in sports.
A stunning comeback for Team China at the Asian Table Tennis Team Championships.
In culture,
Entertainment a celebrated cello artist from China electrifies audiences with their latest tour Now checking the day's top stories The southern Chinese province of Hainan will launch island-wide independent customs operations on December 18th,
marking a key milestone in the country's high-level opening up during the 14th five-year plan period which ends this year.
Officials say preparations for the Hainan free trade port are nearly complete,
with infrastructure and inspection systems ready for full operation.
They said trial runs at key cargo ports since September have gone smoothly,
paving the way for a seamless transition into December.
Starting then, 74 per cent of imported goods will enjoy zero tariffs under a new,