2026-05-12
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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.
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Shane Bigham with you on this Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Tajik president's now in Beijing on a state visit and met with the Chinese president
after meeting with business leaders.
Ahead of the visit by the U.S. President this week, China's foreign ministry says Beijing is seeking economic
and trade relations based on mutual benefit and win-win cooperation.
And the U.S. President says the ceasefire with Iran's on life support as the two sides
fail to reach an agreement on ending hostilities.
In business, China says its monetary policy in the first quarter has had a positive impact on the economy.
In sports, the Spurs stumble as they try to avoid Champions League relegation.
In culture and entertainment, the annual Cannes Film Festival is getting underway in France.
Now the day's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Tajik counterpart, who's paying a state visit to China.
Their talks followed a welcome ceremony for President Emma Mollie Rockman.