2026-08-31
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Hello with you on this Monday, August 31st,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, Chinese President Xi Jinping meets his Kyrgyz
counterpart during a state visit to the Central Asian nation.
Meanwhile, the Kyrgyz capital hosts the SCO forum on people-to-people
exchanges ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.
Rescue efforts are intensifying in Shizang after last week's deadly mudslide
as crews race to restore vital access to Jirong Port.
In business, China's manufacturing sector showed signs of improvement in August.
In sports, Thailand Stun hosts China in the Asian volleyball final, taking the title and an Olympic berth.
In culture and entertainment, China and Kazakhstan are teaming up for the first AI film festival in Astana.
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China stands ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to better align development strategies
and deepen exchanges of experience in governance.
During talks with Kyrgyz President Sadia Jeparov, the Chinese leader also expressed readiness
to work together to deliver more tangible and accessible outcomes of practical cooperation and make substantive...
Progress in building a community with a shared future.