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I'm Shane Beckham with you on this Monday, September 21st,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Chinese president is going to the United States for a state visit from Wednesday through Friday.
Iran claims to have information on a pending attack by the U.S.
And its allies, and China is marking the fifth anniversary since its proposal of the Global Development Initiative.
In business, China says its grain supply remains stable despite serious global risk factors.
In sports, two more gold medals for China on Monday at the Asian Games in Japan.
Dramas made its debut in New York City.
Now the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United
States from Wednesday to Friday at the invitation of U.S.
President Donald Trump.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the announcement on Monday.
At the invitation of U.S.