2026-01-29
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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 Bigam with you on this Thursday, January 29th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the Chinese presidents met with the UK's visiting Prime Minister with both sides agreeing to develop long-term,
stable relations.
Tehran's told Washington they must drop its military threats
if it wants negotiations on Iran's nuclear program or any other issue.
France,
Denmark and Greenland have issued a call for European unity amid the current global tensions.
In business, the US Fed has put interest rate cuts on hold.
In sports, Chinese tennis star will play in the women's doubles final in Australia.
In culture and entertainment, relics from an ancient Chinese kingdom are on display in Beijing.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and the United Kingdom to work together to safeguard global stability and promote shared development.
He made the remarks on meeting British Prime Minister Kier Starmer in Beijing,