2026-04-24
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Tianlu with you on this Friday, April 24, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program.
China marks Space Day by announcing two newly discovered lunar minerals and its plans for Mars.
Japan's plan to establish a National Intelligence Committee sparks widespread concern.
And Lebanon and Israel have extended their ceasefire for three weeks.
In business, China's customs authorities are stepping up IPR protection efforts.
In sports, the latest from the Asian beach games in Sanya.
In culture and entertainment, Beijing is set to embrace the art season with various cultural events.
Now checking today's top stories.
Friday marks China's 11th Space Day.
It coincides with the 70th anniversary of the founding of the country's space program.
An event in southwest China has announced recent achievements in the country's space sector.
They include two new lunar minerals discovered in samples retrieved by the Chang'e 5 mission.