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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Shane Bigam with you on this Wednesday, December 31st, 2025.
you're listening to the Beijing hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the Chinese president delivered a New Year's speech via China media group and the internet.
China says the military exercises around Taiwan served as a warning to separatist forces on the island and against foreign interference in the Taiwan question.
The US has issued new sanctions targeting Iran's drone trade with Venezuela.
In business,
China's manufacturing sector is showing signs of recovery in sports around up of the latest action in the English Premier League in culture and entertainment,
previewing some highlights of China Media Group's New Year's Eve gala.
On New Year's Eve,
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2026 New Year message through China Media Group and the Internet.
The following is the full speech.
Ladies and gentlemen, greetings to all.
Year after year, life opens a fresh chapter.