2026-04-06
59 分钟Get the unmissable news stories of the day.
This is the Beijing Hour.
Examining the events that impact and shape China and the rest of the world.
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 Monday, April the 6th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, China's estimated well over 800 million trips during the Qingming festival holiday,
with the country's roads being especially busy.
The U.S. President has set a Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz
or face more attacks on civilian targets.
Hungary says someone tried to sabotage a vital gas pipeline from Russia.
In business, China's encouraging more AI to boost the e-commerce sector.
In sports, China's Zhao Xintong joins the snooker elite with his latest victory.
In culture and entertainment, China's Qingming Festival box office helps the country to keep its place
as the number one global market for movies.
Now the day's top stories.
China's transport authorities have estimated more than 840 million passenger trips
during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday up 6%.
Our railway trips have increased by 8.2%, while road trips are up 5.8%.