2026-08-18
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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Ken Liu with you on this Tuesday, August 18th,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program.
Iran vows to adopt an offensive military stance against the US,
while the US president downplays the prospects of reaching a deal.
The UN's COP17 meeting on combating desertification is underway in the Mongolian capital.
And Russia warns of Japan's military expansion and its attempts to reinterpret international law.
In business, China unveils measures to boost county-level consumption.
In sports, the opening day of the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi.
In culture and entertainment, the National Youth Orchestra Jazz from the US is touring China.
Now checking today's top stories.
A senior Iranian official says the country will shift to a fully offensive military posture
in the conflict with the U.S.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard call has dismissed U.S.