2025-12-29
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This is the Beijing Hour.
Examining the events that impact and shake 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 Bigam with you on this Monday, December 29th, 2025.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the People's Liberation Army has begun conducting drills around Taiwan to safeguard China's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Cambodia and Thailand have vowed to gradually consolidate a ceasefire in their disputed border area following talks that China hosted.
And China Media Group has released a list of the top Chinese news stories of the year,
focusing on the country's major political, economic, diplomatic, and social developments.
In business, China's plans for its proactive fiscal policy next year in sports,
a heavyweight clash at the Africa Cup of Nations.
In culture and entertainment,
China Media Group has announced the sub-venues for the Spring Festival Gala.
Now checking the day's top stories.
The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army's begun conducting drills around Taiwan.
The military says the drills are a stern warning for separatist forces on the island and against external interference.
Chijur has more.