2026-03-10
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Examining the events that impact and shape China and the rest of the world.
This is the Beijing Hour.
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Now here's your host, Shane Begum with you on this Tuesday, March 10th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program,
a draft of China's next five-year plan has outlined several economic and social development targets through 2030.
China's latest government work report says the country will further broaden market access and open up additional sectors.
The Chinese foreign minister has spoken with some of his counterparts in the Gulf region regarding the fighting in Iran.
In business, China's recorded robust growth numbers through the first two months of the year.
In sports, Team China earns a comeback victory in AFC Women's Asian cup qualifying.
In Culture and Entertainment, a Chinese hit movie is boosting tourism in the Xinjiang region.
Now today's top stories.
The draft outline of China's 15th five-year plan for national economic and social development sets key targets through 2030.
A primary goal is boosting the country's annual grain production capacity to approximately 725 million metric tons.
This year's government work report emphasizes that agriculture,
rural areas and residents must remain the top priority.
For 2026, this means a firm focus on grain production.