2026-05-15
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Tianlu with you on this Friday, May the 15th, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On this program, Chinese President Xi Jinping has described the US President Donald Trump's
just concluded state visit as historic and landmark.
The APEC Food Safety Cooperation Forum opens in Shanghai.
And British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential challenger as his Labour Party braces for a leadership change.
In business, China's railway passenger trips increase in the first four months.
In sports, Yannick Sinner breaks the Masters 1000 record to reach the Italian open semis.
In culture and entertainment, artificial intelligence helps connect young musicians from China and America.
Now checking today's top stories.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has described the US President Donald Trump's state visit as historic and landmark.
The two leaders held a private meeting in Beijing on Friday following talks a day earlier.
President Xi said they had reached important common understandings on maintaining stable economic and trade ties,
expanding practical cooperation across various fields, and properly addressing each other's concerns.
He said the visit would help enhance mutual understanding,