The Beijing Hour Podcast
1) Beijing sets priorities for China-Germany ties, eyes stronger economic cooperation
The Chinese president outlines three priorities for future ties with Germany, as the two sides agree to promote cooperation, and uphold free trade (01:03). Iran and the U.S. hold a third round of indi...Show More
2) Beijing hosts Merz as Berlin seeks stronger trade, strategic independence
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on a two-day visit to China, which comes amid rising transatlantic tensions and increasing calls across Europe for greater strategic autonomy (01:04). U.S. Presiden...Show More
3) China restricts dual-use exports to curb Japan's re-militarization attempts
Beijing has added 20 Japanese entities to an export control list to curb Tokyo's attempts at re-militarization and acquiring nuclear weapons (01:08). The U.S. is reportedly considering new tariffs, wh...Show More
4) Oman's FM: Next U.S.-Iran talks to take place Thursday in Geneva
China urges the U.S. to lift unilateral tariffs on trading partners (02:01). Oman says the next round of talks between the U.S. and Iran will take place in Geneva on Thursday (06:48). The 2026 Milano-...Show More
5) China's Spring Festival Boom: Spending, Travel and Global Festivities
The Spring Festival shopping season has been strong, with strong spending on shopping, dining, and travel across China (01:05). The US president is reportedly considering a limited strike against mili...Show More
6) China sees cross-border travel surge under visa free policy
The latest trilateral talks on the four-year Ukraine conflict have come to an end without any breakthrough reported (01:04). A court in South Korea has sentenced the country's former president to life...Show More
7) Latest round of trilateral talks on Ukraine ends
The Chinese president has exchanged New Year greetings with his old friends in Iowa as part of the ongoing holiday festivities (01:00). The second day of trilateral talks among Ukraine, the United Sta...Show More
8) Iranian, U.S. delegations hold 2nd round of nuclear talks in Geneva
The Iranian delegation led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and U.S. negotiators including Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have held another round of talks, with tensions running high following an Irani...Show More
9) Spring Festival holiday abuzz with travel, cultural celebrations
Hundreds of millions of Chinese people are taking advantage of a long Spring Festival holiday, reuniting with family or traveling, as festivities across the country heat up on Chinese New Yearâs Eve (...Show More
10) Billions on the move: China gears up for New Year holiday rush
China has stepped up measures for the holiday rush, upgrading rail services, expanding highway EV charging, and adding airport self-service and security facilities to ease congestion (01:06). World le...Show More