2026-02-20
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This is the Beijing Hour.
Examining the events that impact and shake 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 Friday, February 20th, 2026.
You're listening to a special holiday edition of the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Spring Festival shopping season has been strong,
with spending on shopping, dining and travel across China.
The U.S.
President is reportedly considering a limited strike against military and government targets to pressure Iran into a new nuclear deal.
And former President Yun Sikyol apologized to the South Korean public after his conviction and life sentence on insurrection charges.
In the second half, we'll continue our three-part series on China's transition to a cleaner future.
In the second episode, we go to Guangdong Province to hitch a ride on electric mobility.
Now checking the day's top stories.
China's consumer sectors received an early boost during the Spring Festival holiday,
with strong spending on shopping, dining and travel across the country.
Average daily sales at major retailers and restaurants rose 8.6 percent through the first four days of the break,
while traffic and revenue at key shopping districts also increased.