Global firms bet on China as Beijing hosts key economic forum

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  Shane Bigham with you on this Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

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  On today's program, the China Development Forum in Beijing

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  has reaffirmed the country's commitment to high standard opening up.

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  China's warned that the situation in the Middle East threatens to become unmanageable

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  if the fighting in the region continues.

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  Hundreds of global activists and lawmakers have arrived in Cuba with humanitarian aid.

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  In business, the annual Ba'ao Forum for Asia is getting underway in China this week.

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  In sports, the English Football League is crowned a new champion.

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  In culture and entertainment, the Beijing International Film Festival has launched activities

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  nearly a month ahead of the annual event.

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  Now the day's top stories.

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  Beijing has just hosted the China Development Forum,

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  reaffirming its commitment to building certainty and high standard opening up.

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  This year's gathering came just days after the end of the two sessions,

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