2026-03-16
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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.
One hour of news and information brought to you every weekday.
Now here's your host, Shane Beckham, with you on this Monday, March 16th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, high-level Chinese and U.S.
delegations have gathered in Paris for economic and trade talks.
China's economy is off to a strong start,
with many major indicators putting up robust growth numbers.
And protesters in several Western countries have held rallies against the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.
In business, China's services sector is booming through the first two months of the year.
In sports, the Winter Paralympic Games have come to a close in Italy.
In culture and entertainment, the National Ballet of China is on an overseas tour.
Now check in today's top stories.
High-level discussions between Chinese and U.S.
delegations on economic and trade issues continue in Paris on Monday.
Chinese Vice Premier Halifeng already met with U.S.
Treasury Secretary Scott Besant over the weekend.