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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Now here's your host, Shane Bigam with you on this Thursday, January 15th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
Canada's Prime Minister is now in Beijing on a four-day official visit to China in what's viewed as a milestone and turning point in bilateral ties.
Military officials in Iran say the country is ready if it's attacked, following repeated U.S.
threats.
Denmark says fundamental disagreements remain following talks with the U.S.
over the status of Greenland.
In business, the number of companies in Hainan engaged in foreign trade has been surging.
In sports, China's men's under-23 footballers reach a new milestone in Asian and cup qualifying.
In culture entertainment,
Harbin's hosted a snow sculpture competition involving international universities.
Now the day's top stories.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Beijing for a four-day official visit to China on the invitation of Premier Lee Cheung,
and Yongyang has more.