2026-08-26
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Tianlu with you on this Wednesday, August 26,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out
to rescue efforts after a mudslide caused heavy casualties in southwest China.
Iran says it has restarted talks with Oman to manage the Strait of Hormuz.
And China marks the 10th anniversary of its Healthy China 2030 blueprint.
In business, China aims to build 500 zero-carbon factories by the end of 2030. In sports,
Serena Williams come back in the mixed doubles at the US Open.
In culture and entertainment, Black Myth Studios' new gameplay trailer already has millions of views.
Now checking in today's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out efforts to search for the missing, relocate residents
and treat the wounded after a mudslide near the Jirong port in Shizang on Wednesday morning.
The disaster on the Nepalese side triggered heavy casualties and left people missing at the port.
It has cut off roads leading to the port as well as communications and power supplies.
A first group of 200 rescue personnel has been sent to the site.