2026-08-11
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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 Tuesday, August 11th,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Chinese president sent condolences over the deadly earthquake in Colombia.
Details are emerging about the U.S.
President's secret military flight out of Turkey last month.
Beijing, Shandong, and many other regions have issued alerts for extreme rainfall from the remnants of Typhoon Dolphin.
In business, China's Unitree Robotics has made its highly anticipated debut on the star market.
In sports, three major football confederations have issued a critical letter to the FIFA president.
In culture and entertainment, an animated blockbuster wins Best Picture at the Hundred Flowers Film Awards.
Now check in the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended condolences to his Colombian counterpart over a deadly earthquake.
Authorities in Colombia say the 7.5 magnitude earthquake that hit the country on Monday was the largest one in years.
The quake has killed over 130 people as of early Tuesday.
President Abdelardo de la Espriella says the biggest concern is those who are still missing.
A curfew is underway in Cali amid threats of looting.