2026-05-01
59 分钟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 Bigham with you on this Friday, May 1st, 2026.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program.
China's received its first shipment from Africa under an expanded zero-tariff arrangement.
Travel numbers across China are surging for the start of the May Day holiday period.
The U.S. Defense Secretary said that he believes the ceasefire pauses the 60-day clock
on congressional authorization for war in Iran.
In business, phase three of the Canton Fair in southern China is now open.
In sports, the diving World Cup Super Final in Beijing.
In culture and entertainment, the Mayday Holiday box office has already hit a critical milestone.
Now the day's top stories.
Apples from South Africa have become the first batch of imports under China's expanded zero-tariff policy
for 53 diplomatic partners in Africa.
24 tons of the fruit swiftly cleared customs in Shenzhen after the measure took effect on Friday.
The tariff rate for the supermarket-bound apples dropped from 10% down to zero.
Importer Luo Shengsong in Shenzhen says it gives African fruit an edge in the market.
Since the policy took effect, South African apple tariffs have fallen from 10% to 0%.