2026-02-25
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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.
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Shane Begum with you on this Wednesday, February the 25th, 2026.
You're listening to The Beijing Hour.
Coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
the German Chancellor is in Beijing for an official visit to China and is accompanied by a high-level business delegation.
The US president is delivered a state-of-the-union address and is lashed out at the Supreme Court over a recent tariff decision.
China is marking the fifth anniversary of the elimination of extreme poverty in the country.
In business, direct investment in China by German companies has hit a new milestone.
In sports, updated table tennis action at the WTT Singapore Smash.
In culture and entertainment, A popular Chinese movie has made its debut in Los Angeles.
Now checking the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on China and Germany to strengthen strategic communication and trust to further develop bilateral relations.
He made the remarks on meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Beijing.
President Xi said that China-Germany relationship is important for both countries,