The Beijing Hour

Dec 11 2024 200 ep. 59 mins 3.8k
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Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.

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South Korean lawmakers to vote on second impeachment motion against president

Dec 11 2024 59 mins  
South Korean lawmakers are set to vote on a second impeachment motion against the country's president this weekend(01:05). Three giant pandas born at Belgium's Pairi Daiza zoo return to China(20:05). China has integrated into the global economy since it joined the WTO 23 years ago(37:37).

China to continue role as biggest engine of world economic growth: Xi

Dec 10 2024 59 mins  
The Chinese president says the country will continue to play its role as the biggest engine of world economic growth(01:04). Israel expands its military operation in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s government, sparking condemnation from many other countries(12:59). The South Korean parliament passes a resolution to immediately arrest President Yoon Suk-yeol(24:38).

Overseas travel ban issued on South Korean president

Dec 09 2024 59 mins  
Syrian rebels seize Damascus, the capital, forcing President Bashar al-Assad to seek asylum in Russia(01:06). South Korean authorities order an overseas travel ban on President Yoon Suk-yeol(16:28). China's e-commerce logistics expand into rural areas, driving agricultural consumption and boosting local incomes(39:37).

South Korea's ruling party leader warns of dire consequences if Yoon remains in office as president

Dec 06 2024 59 mins  
The leader of South Korea's ruling party warns of dire consequences if President Yoon Suk-yeol remains in office(01:08). UNESCO adds three more items from China to its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity(10:36). China now has over 4.1 million 5G base stations(45:33).

UNESCO inscribes Spring Festival on intangible cultural heritage list

Dec 05 2024 59 mins  
South Korea’s opposition is preparing to vote on a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, while the ruling People Power party vows to oppose the move(01:04). UNESCO has inscribed the Spring Festival on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity(09:39). The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade condemns the United States for its mi

UNSC holds emergency meeting over Syria amid intensifying conflict

Dec 04 2024 59 mins  
Opposition parties in South Korea submit a motion to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol who declared an emergency martial law(01:04). The U.N. Security Council holds an emergency meeting over Syria as the conflict intensifies(10:30). Chinese industrial associations urge domestic companies to exercise caution when purchasing U.S. chips(42:31).

Three years on, China-Laos Railway spurs regional economic growth

Dec 03 2024 59 mins  
The China-Laos Railway has spurred regional economic growth since it started operation three years ago(01:00). The United Nations chief calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities as violence escalates in Syria(16:10). China's central bank says it will maintain a supportive monetary policy stance in 2025(37:01).

Syria faces renewed violence amid rebel offensive

Dec 02 2024 59 mins  
Syria faces renewed violence amid a new offensive by rebel forces(01:00). China and the five Central Asian countries vow to further advance cooperation(31:38). China's factory activity expands at the fastest pace in five months(39:12).

China's total length of rural roads enough to circle equator over 110 times: white paper

Nov 29 2024 59 mins  
Israel and Hezbollah accuse each other of breaching the ceasefire (01:09). A white paper says the total length of rural roads in China is enough to circle the equator over 110 times (09:48). The Australian prime minister says the world's first law banning children younger than 16 from accessing social media will ensure the safety of the country's youth (23:49).

Remains of 43 fallen Chinese soldiers return home from South Korea after 70 years

Nov 28 2024 59 mins  
The remains of 43 fallen soldiers from the Chinese People's Volunteers who died during the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea have returned home(05:26). Displaced Lebanese people return home as a ceasefire deal between Hezbollah and Israel takes effect(15:21). Chinese self-driving startup Pony AI begins trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange(39:49).