2026-03-09
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this is the beijing hour one hour of news and information brought to you every weekday now here's your host shane biggum with you on this monday march 9th 2026 you're listening to the beijing hour coming to you live from the chinese capital on today's program the chairman of the national people's congress standing committee has delivered a work report highlighting the building of a socialist market economy npc deputies have reviewed a draft law on promoting ethnic unity and progress across the country iran's assembly of experts has selected a new supreme leader for the country.
In business, China remains committed to safeguarding order and capital markets.
In sports, Chinese stars won her first All England badminton title.
In culture and entertainment,
China's film market appears to be solidifying its number one box office ranking globally.
Now checking the day's top stories.
China says its top legislatures supported reform and development through high-quality legislation over the past year.
The fourth session of the 14th NPC held a second plenary meeting on Monday.
Standing Committee Chairman Zhao Lezhi delivered a work report.
China will move forward with legislation on finance and financial stability this year.
The country will also advance the drafting of a state-owned assets law as part of efforts to build a high-standard socialist market economy.
Authorities say they'll strengthen research on legislation in emerging fields including artificial intelligence.
Gao Yimeng has more.
Chairman of China's National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji reviewed the work of 2025.
Zhao said the MPC Standing Committee has strengthened legislative work to support reform and development through high-quality laws.
In economic legislation,
the MPC Standing Committee enacted the Private Sector Promotion Law last year,
establishing the principles of impartial treatment,