2025-10-27
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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 Megumethu, on this Monday, October 27th, 2025.
You're listening to The Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the Chinese premier says Beijing is willing to strengthen alignment and development with members of the ASEAN group.
China and the U.S. have reached a consensus on how to address each other's trade concerns following two days of talks.
In Egypt,
dissent experts and heavy equipment to help Hamas recover the remaining bodies of Israeli hostages.
In business, rising profits for China's major industrial firms.
In sports, a tense La Liga matchup between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
In culture, entertainment, Austria celebrates the 60th anniversary of a classic Hollywood movie.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Chinese Premier Li Cheng says the country is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with the ASEAN Group,
speaking at the ASEAN Plus 3 Summit in Malaysia.
The premier also said China is ready to work with ASEAN members to build a successful free trade area.
The two sides are expected to sign the FTA 3.0 upgraded protocol, enhancing trade and investment.
Ryan Meltzer reports from Kuala Lumpur.