2026-08-25
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Tianlu with you on this Tuesday, August 25,
2026. You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, APEC economists are meeting in eastern
China to strengthen food security through technology and digital farming.
The United States is imposing new sanctions on Iran to cut off all financial support for the country,
a move Tehran denounces as economic terrorism.
And rescue efforts continue in South China's Guangxi amid typhoon-triggered flooding.
In business, the China International Fair for Investment and Trade next month will highlight digital intelligence.
In sports, Olympic champion Zhen Qingwen has advanced in the US Open qualifying.
In culture and entertainment, a hit Chinese anti-war film is going global.
Now checking in today's top stories.
The 11th APEC ministerial meeting on food security is underway in East China.
The meeting in Hangzhou is part of this year's APEC activities hosted by China.
Senior representatives from 21 APEC economies along with the APEC secretariat
and international organizations have discussed high-quality agricultural and rural development.