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This is the Beijing Hour.
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Shane Bigham with you on this Tuesday, March 31st, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program.
Pakistan's foreign minister is visiting China on Tuesday for discussions on the Iran war and other issues
of regional and international concern.
The World Trade Organization has issued a declaration regarding the world's first multilateral investment agreement.
Cuba is getting its first oil shipment of the year despite the ongoing U.S. Sanctions on the country.
In business, China's manufacturing returns to growth after two months of contraction.
In sports, Team China starts strong at the International Table Tennis Federation World Cup in Macau.
In culture and entertainment, the Discover China cultural tour has kicked off in Beijing.
Now the day's top stories.
Pakistani Foreign Minister Mohammed Ishak Dar is visiting China on Tuesday to hold discussions
with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi.
China says it believes the foreign ministers will strengthen strategic coordination on international