2026-10-05
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Now here's your host.
Shane Begum with you on this Monday, October the 5th,
2026. You're listening to a special holiday edition of the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, Chinese holiday goers are enjoying sporting events across the country,
along with shopping discounts using their event tickets.
Fighting in Yemen's picked up once again as government forces vow to retake all territory recently occupied by...
Houthi forces.
And Spain's governments called an election after parliament rejected measures on housing and protections for tenants.
In the second half of the program, we'll bring you our special feature, Hello from the Other Shore,
a podcast that invites Americans with years of experience engaging with China to share the personal stories
that have shaped their understanding of the country.
Our guest today is Mark Atkison, who spent decades doing business in China.
He reflects on the surprises and turning points he's encountered transformation now the day's top stories
Various sports activities are ongoing in China during the National Day holiday.
The World Table Tennis China Smash and the Tennis China Open in Beijing are leveraging the ticket stub economy
where ticket holders get special discounts and promos at nearby dining, shopping outlets, and tourism attractions.
A CGTN poll finds that 38% of the respondents want better sports gear, 24% prefer more facilities nearby,