2025-10-23
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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 Beggum with you on this Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, as Beijing sets targets for the 15-5-year plan,
major countries and international organizations are expressing optimism for China's plans.
Phase 2 of the Canton Fair, focusing on quality home living, is now underway in southern China.
The United States has imposed new sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil producers to pressure Moscow over the conflict in Ukraine.
In business, China's overtaking the U.S. is Germany's largest trading partner.
In sports, Real Madrid remains perfect in the Champions League.
in culture and entertainment, exploring a fusion of tradition and new trends in the Chinese capital.
Now checking the day's top stories.
China is aiming to make significant advancements in high-quality development,
substantial improvements in scientific and technological self-reliance and strength,
and breakthroughs in deepening reform within the next five years.
Top leaders adopted recommendations for the country's 15th five-year plan that will run from next year to 2030,
following the fourth plenary meeting of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China.