2026-03-04
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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, March 4th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, China's top political advisory body has opened its annual session in Beijing,
one day ahead of meetings by the country's lawmakers.
China's drone sector is transforming business in the skies and changing people's lives.
The U.S.
and Israel continue pounding Iran with missiles as Tehran responds with attacks of its own.
In business, China's high-tech sector is emerging as a key driver of economic growth.
In sports, Chinese teenagers up for a major international award.
In culture and entertainment,
China's National Traditional Orchestra has launched its Year of the Horse music season.
Now check in the day's top stories.
China's top political advisory body has opened its annual session in Beijing.
The fourth session of the 14th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee brings together over 2,000 political advisors from different parties,