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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Now here's your host, Shane Begumethue on this Wednesday, June 17th,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, Beijing's released a white paper on China's principles, proposals and actions on global governance.
Myanmar's president has visited China Railway Construction Corporation in Beijing amid his ongoing state visit in China.
And Mexico's developments in the spotlight is the country host's third edition of Football's World Cup.
In business, China's most influential annual financial conferences underway in Shanghai.
In sports, Lionel Messi launches Argentina's World Cup with a masterful performance.
In culture and entertainment, Hollywood veteran Janet Young at the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Now check in the day's top stories.
China has released a white paper on its principles, proposals and actions on global governance.
The document outlines the efforts China has made to uphold multilateralism and wisdom to promote a better world.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the country has consistently played an active role in this area
and that China stands ready to work with other countries to reinvigorate and strengthen the UN.
Zhao Yunfei has details.
Seeking answers to the challenges of the times, China has put forward its principles,