2026-02-24
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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 Begumethou on this Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
China's added 20 Japanese business entities to its export control list to prevent Tokyo from using dual use items for military purposes.
There are reports that the U.S.
president's considering even more tariffs on goods and services vital for defense and national security.
China recorded strong consumer spending and travel numbers during the nine-day Spring Festival holiday.
In business, China's marked five years since eradicating extreme poverty.
In sports, action at the World Table Tennis Singapore Smash.
In culture and entertainment,
China currently holds the top spot as the world's highest-grossing film market.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Chinese Commerce Ministry has added 20 Japanese entities,
including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries shipbuilding to its export control list,
setting the need to safeguard national security and fulfill international nonproliferation obligations.