2026-02-02
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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 Monday, February 2nd, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the president of Uruguay has arrived in Beijing for a week-long official state visit in China.
Iran's supreme leader has warned that a U.S.
attack could lead to a wider regional conflict.
And Israel's reopened the RAFA border crossing for foot traffic,
allowing Palestinians access for the first time in over 18 months.
In business, surging travel has China's Spring Festival travel Russia now underway.
In sports,
the youngest career grand slam winner in men's tennis and culture entertainment and excitement is building globally for China's Spring Festival holiday.
Another day's top stories.
Uruguay and President Yaman Du Oresi has become the first Latin American leader to visit China in 2026.
He arrived in Beijing on Sunday morning for a week-long state visit.
Key topics on the agenda include deepening bilateral cooperation,