The Beijing Hour Podcast
1) Concerns grow within Japan's aquaculture industry under strained relations with China
Japan's aquaculture industry is blaming Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for uncertainties in exports and is demanding the government address their concerns (02:29). China says it's ready to make joint e...Show More
2) Japan's hospitality industry suffering under strained relations with China
Travel agencies and hotel operators in Japan are dreading a difficult season ahead as Chinese tourists cancel orders under diplomatic tensions (10:27). China and Kyrgyzstan have pledged mutual support...Show More
3) Chinese premier urges SCO to focus on key areas of development and security
Chinese authorities say Japan's claims of existential threats are an excuse to justify aggression (01:03). Chinese Premier Li Qiang has called on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to stimulate vit...Show More
4) Hainan Free Trade Port marks one month until independent customs operations
China has lodged representations over the Japanese prime minister's recent remarks over the Taiwan region during a meeting between foreign affairs officials (01:08). Island-wide independent customs op...Show More
5) No room for ambiguity or misinterpretation on documents about Taiwan Question: ministry
China is urging Japan to honor its commitments to the four political documents in which Japan acknowledges that Taiwan is Chinese territory (01:03). Chinese Premier Li Qiang is discussing the future o...Show More
6) China, Thailand pledge to align development plans as ties enter another 50 years
The heads of state from China and Thailand have expressed readiness to lead relations into a new era, as President Xi Jinping welcomed Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn on his first state visit to China (...Show More
7) U.S. president signs funding bill ending record 43-day government shutdown
The newly-passed bill will fund the U.S. federal government until January, but analysts say the economic losses during the longest shutdown in history are irreversible (01:03). Brazil's COP30 presiden...Show More
8) China, Spain reaffirm friendly ties, pledge deeper cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Spanish King Felipe VI have discussed the two countries' long-lasting friendship and pledged to advance ties through 10 newly-signed cooperation documents (01:04). The...Show More
9) Spanish king emphasizes closer China ties during inaugural state visit
Spanish King Felipe VI has discussed trade and economic ties at a forum in Chengdu during his first state visit to China since ascending to the throne (01:02). China is demonstrating its commitments a...Show More
10) CIIE concludes with $83.4 billion in tentative deals
While exhibitors and buyers struck a record value of tentative deals at the China International Import Expo that concluded on Monday, participants say the event's true impact lies in the lasting partn...Show More