The Beijing Hour Podcast
1) China, ASEAN sign protocol for Free Trade Area 3.0
The upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Area covers nine new sectors such as the digital economy and green economy that the two sides are hoping to work on together for regional prosperity (01:06). Chines...Show More
2) Chinese Premier urges new successes for East Asia, closer ties with ASEAN
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has highlighted the economic resilience and vitality in East Asia, and pledged to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with ASEAN (01:06). China and the United S...Show More
3) China pledges wider opening up from 2026-2030
China is prioritizing innovative trade and improving the business environment among efforts at further opening up under the 15th Five-Year Plan (01:21). China's Shenzhou-21 spacecraft is at the launch...Show More
4) China pursues progress in high-quality development, technological self-reliance
China's major goals for the next five years include achievements in deepening reform and strengthening national security, as the country marches toward socialist modernization (01:15). China continues...Show More
5) Trump-Putin meeting in Hungary postponed with no new date
U.S. and Russian officials have decided to postpone a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin in Hungary after their foreign affairs chiefs spoke on the phone (01:0...Show More
6) Sanae Takaichi becomes first female PM in Japan
Sanae Takaichi has unveiled her cabinet including two female ministers and 10 new appointees after winning parliament's approval as Japan's first female prime minister (01:07). The U.S. government shu...Show More
7) China's economy posts steady, resilient growth in first three quarters
Official data shows that China's economy expanded by 5.2% in the first three quarters, and remains on track to meet the annual growth target of around 5% (01:06). Top Chinese leaders are discussing a ...Show More
8) From AI to smart roads: China shapes the future of mobility
The 2025 Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicles Conference is showcasing cutting-edge AI, smart mobility innovations, global collaboration, and China's leadership in ICV technology (01:08). Donald Tru...Show More
9) China's visa-free push spurs surge in international arrivals
China recorded over 7.2 million foreign visits in Q3, up 48% as expanded visa-free policies drive inbound travel growth (01:03). As the world marks World Food Day, a UN official warns of mounting chal...Show More
10) Hainan gears up for full customs launch, with zero tariffs on most imports
Hainan Province in southern China is set to launch island-wide independent customs operations, introducing zero tariffs on 74% of imports - a major milestone during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (01:...Show More