2026-01-30
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Shane Bigam with you on this Friday, January 30th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the UK Prime Minister is now in Shanghai,
following meetings with the Chinese President and other top leaders in Beijing.
The US President says he plans to hold talks with Iran and remains hopeful that military action will not be needed.
A civil society group in Japan is asking the country's Prime Minister to retract controversial remarks on China's Taiwan region.
In business, China's cultural sector enjoyed steady growth in 2025.
In sports, a thrilling mixed doubles final at the Australian Open.
In culture and entertainment, a leading UK dance company is preparing to go on tour in China.
Now checking the day's top stories.
British Prime Minister Kira Starmer is now in Shanghai,
the final leg of his official visit to China this week.
During his time in Beijing,
Starmer said it was important to maintain dialogue and cooperation with China.