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This is the Beijing Hour.
One hour of news and information brought to you every weekday.
Now here's your host, Shane Begum with you on this Tuesday, June 2nd,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the president of Laos arrived in Hangzhou to begin a five-day state visit in China.
There are conflicting reports on the status of peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran.
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed more Ebola cases and deaths.
In business, RCEP, the world's largest free trade deal, continues to deliver benefits for its member countries.
In sports, the Women's World No. 1 is still on track for her first French Open title.
Entertainment, experts on culture, archaeology,
and civilization from China and other countries are preparing for a gathering in Greece.
Now the day's top stories.
The Lao president is in Hangzhou for a five-day state visit in China.
He arrived in the eastern Chinese city on Tuesday.
Biran has more.
During his time here in Hangzhou and Huzhou,
President Thongloun will visit local technology companies and discuss China's experience in ecological governance.