2026-06-11
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Shane Bigum with you on this Thursday, June 11th,
2026. You're listening to The Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, an international forum with a focus on the philosophy of promoting
human rights through development has opened in Beijing.
The U.S. says it's completed its latest round of strikes against Iran, as Tehran says it's closed the Strait of Hormuz.
Reconstruction works now underway in the southern Philippines following the deadly earthquake on Monday.
In business, two major trade events have opened in Yunnan Province.
In sports, the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is just a few hours away.
Culture and entertainment: the second World Conference of Classics in Athens.
Now the day's top stories.
The 2026 Forum on Global Human Rights Governance has opened in Beijing.
The discussions focus on the philosophy of promoting human rights through development.
Over 400 guests from the UN and over 100 countries and regions are participating.
Five sub-forums at the event all tackle issues including the global governance initiative,