2025-10-24
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This is The Beijing Hour, one hour of news and information brought to you every weekday.
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So Hongyu with you on this Friday, October 24th, 2025.
You're listening to The Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program.
China aims to achieve progress in high-quality development with substantial improvements in scientific and technological self-reliance in the next five years.
The Chinese mainland is commemorating the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's return to China.
And Russian President Vladimir Putin says new US sanctions on oil companies will not significantly impact Russia's economic health.
In business,
China says the past four rounds of trade talks with the U.S. have proven that both sides can find ways to address concerns.
In sports,
Shea Gilder's Alexander hits a career-high 55 as the thunder-edged The Pacers in double-overtime thriller.
In culture and entertainment, ethnic dance drama Dream of the Red Chamber gains soaring popularity.
China is aiming to achieve progress in high-quality development with substantial improvements in scientific and technological self-reliance in the next five years.
The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China has adopted recommendations for the country's 15th Five-Year Plan that also calls for deeper reform and broader opening up.
The blueprint covering the five years through 2030 sets out goals to build a modern industrial system and faster progress in modernization in rural areas.
Participants at the fourth plenary session of the CPC 20th Central Committee say the plan provides strong momentum for China's steady progress.