The Beijing Hour
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The Beijing Hour
Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.
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Switzerland in mourning after deadly ski resort fire kills around 40
People across China and the world are reacting to President Xi Jinping's New Year speech that highlighted innovation, high-quality development and a s...
Celebrations held across China to ring in 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping has delivered a New Year speech, calling for efforts to achieve new progress in "the story of China's miracle" (01:03). C...
Chinese president delivers New Year speech
Chinese President Xi Jinping has delivered a New Year speech via China Media Group and the Internet (01:05). Beijing says the military exercises aroun...
Xi calls for advancing Chinese modernization at gathering to usher in New Year
The Chinese president calls for unity to advance Chinese modernization at a gathering to usher in the New Year (01:06). Beijing says the military exer...
China maps out priorities for rural work in 2026
China has held its annual Central Rural Work Conference in Beijing to map out priorities for the country's rural work in 2026 (01:10). The Eastern The...
PLA starts "Justice Mission 2025" drills around Taiwan
The Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army has begun drills around Taiwan to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity...
China condemns Japan's record defense spending
Beijing condemns Japan's substantial increase in defense spending after the Japanese cabinet approved a draft budget for fiscal year 2026 (01:01). Chi...
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank marks 10th anniversary
A Chinese military spokesperson calls for joint actions to contain the revival of militarism by Japan's right-wing forces (01:05). The Asian Infrastru...
U.S. criticized for escalating tensions with Venezuela at UN Security Council emergency meeting
China calls on Japan to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring nuclear safety (01:00). China finalizes its ratification of the landmark High Seas Tre...
Investigators suspect Ukrainian special services behind Moscow car bombing, Ukraine yet to respond
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on state-owned enterprises directly administered by the central government to contribute more to Chinese moder...
Thailand, Cambodia to resume ceasefire discussions
China has denounced remarks by senior Japanese officials who say the country needs nuclear weapons (01:03). China's top legislature has begun reviewin...
Beijing expresses opposition to 2026 U.S. Defense Authorization Act
Residents and businesses in Hainan Province are welcoming the launch of special customs operations that took effect on Thursday (01:06). Beijing has e...
Hainan formally launches special customs operations
Hainan Province has begun its special customs operations, a milestone in China's high-standard opening up (01:04). China says Japan's recent actions h...
Chinese mainland criticizes DPP's measures restricting cross-Strait exchanges
The clock is ticking toward a historic moment in Hainan Province, as it is set to formally launch island-wide special customs operations (01:06). Thai...
China demands Japan honor political commitments on Taiwan
Hainan Province is ready to start special customs operation and officially become a free trade port in China (07:36). China has again criticized Japan...
China sanctions former Japanese military chief over collusion with Taiwan separatist forces
Chinese authorities say the country's economy has sustained steady progress and generally stable momentum over the past month (01:02). China has sanct...
Optimism toward China becomes shared consensus: FM spokesperson
China says its policy continuity and stable growth will provide certainty for the global economy, as there's a growing consensus that its prospects ar...
China sets economic priorities for 2026, vowing to boost consumption, innovation
China pledges to fully tap its economic potential by boosting domestic demand and innovation, as the annual Central Economic Work Conference sets the...
China-proposed Group of Friends of Global Governance established
Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for openness and cooperation in global economic governance (01:07). The China-proposed Group of Friends of Global Gover...
CPC leadership maps out economic direction for 2026
Chinese leaders have set the nation's economic priorities for next year, focusing on boosting domestic demand, strengthening innovation, and deepening...
China demands Japan stop harassing its normal military exercises
The CPC leadership holds a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026 and review a set of regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-bas...
Xi calls on China, France to jointly contribute to global peace, stability
Chinese President Xi Jinping holds an informal meeting with his French counterpart in southwest China, saying the two countries should jointly contrib...
China, France play a constructive role in promoting a multipolar world: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron, highlighting the two countries' constructive role in promo...
Chinese, Russian FMs vow to defend outcomes of WWII victory
The foreign ministers of China and Russia have called for safeguarding the victorious outcomes of World War II, with the Chinese side urging continued...
Expectations high for French president's state visit to China
China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations delivers another letter to the UN chief, rejecting Japan's arguments over the Taiwan region (01...
China voices concern as Japan increases defense spending
China is raising concerns over Japan's increased military spending amid the tensions over the Taiwan region (01:04). U.S. and Ukrainian officials say...
Chinese FM urges joint efforts, mutual support from China, France to maintain post-war order
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has elaborated on China's position on the Taiwan question during a phone call with a French presidential adviser, urg...
White paper highlights China's efforts in arms control
A white paper on China's arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation describes the country's constructive role and highlights its initiatives for...
China demands Japan clarify its position on the Taiwan question
Chinese officials have questioned what Japan's self-claimed "consistent stance" on the Taiwan region is and whether it still adheres to the one-China...
President Xi urges China, U.S. to safeguard WWII outcomes in phone call with President Trump
During a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized that Taiwan's return to China is an integral part of the...
China urges stronger G20 collaboration on environment, green transition, food security
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has stressed unity, openness and cooperation among the G20 to face global challenges (01:08). Flights on 12 routes between Ch...
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 conce...
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)...
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...
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 off...
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). C...
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...
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...
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...
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...