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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Shane Bigum with you on this Tuesday, October 21st, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour.
Coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
Japan's parliament selected the country's first female prime minister a day after the country's new government coalition took shape.
Chinese meetings for shaping the country's 15th five-year plan are drawing international attention.
U.S. officials have confirmed that the government shutdowns affecting workers responsible
for safeguarding the country's nuclear stockpile.
In business, China's silver economy is expanding rapidly with smart elderly care.
In sports, tennis action from the Guangzhou Open in southern China.
In culture and entertainment,
this year's overseas market for Chinese movies has already passed a billion yuan.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Japan's parliament selected Senai Takiichi as the country's first female prime minister.