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The Beijing Hour

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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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The Chinese president has met with his Gabonese counterpart and the Austrian chancellor, both of whom had earlier attended the China International Import Expo in Shanghai (01:03). The US defense secretary has vowed to fight efforts in Congress to imp... more

The 9th China International Import Expo has opened in Shanghai, attracting more than 4,000 overseas exhibitors and featuring a record new product, technology, and service debuts (01:07). Iran says the partisan shift after the US midterm elections wil... more

The US Democratic Party has scored historic victories in the midterm elections to regain control of both chambers of Congress (01:03). Russia and Ukraine are preparing for US-mediated peace talks next week (13:47). Wednesday marks the 10th anniversar... more

China's top diplomat has called for dialogue and negotiation to resolve Middle East conflicts during talks with Iranian and Saudi officials in Beijing (01:05). Congressional candidates in the US have made their final arguments to voters ahead of Tues... more

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Recent Guests

Qu Qiang
Professor at Minzu University of China
Minzu University of China
Episode: CPC vows stronger Party building, anti-corruption efforts
Enrique Dussel
Director of the Center for China-Mexico Studies
Center for China-Mexico Studies
Episode: CPC vows stronger Party building, anti-corruption efforts
Genevieve Chow Kua Wing
Executive at jewelry brand Chow Tai Fook
Chow Tai Fook
Episode: CPC vows stronger Party building, anti-corruption efforts
John Gong
Professor of economics at the University of International Business and Economics
University of International Business and Economics
Episode: CPC plenum concludes, adopting resolution on persevering with full, rigorous Party self-governance
Chen Jiahe
Chief investment officer at Novam Arcade Technologies
Novam Arcade Technologies
Episode: China stresses political, diplomatic means to resolve Iranian nuclear issue
Wang Jin
Middle East expert and professor.
Episode: Israel votes in first national election since October 7 attacks
Zhang Shishui
Professor at Hangzhou Normal University.
Hangzhou Normal University
Episode: Israel votes in first national election since October 7 attacks
Chu Qiang
Fellow at the Spelton Road Research Centre of Minzu University of China.
Minzu University of China
Episode: Israel votes in first national election since October 7 attacks
Guy Ryder
United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Policy
United Nations
Episode: Lula wins Brazil's presidential runoff as rival refuses to concede

Hosts

Shane Bigham
Host with a focus on international and regional reporting for The Beijing Hour, affiliated with CGTN/The Beijing Hour family of outlets.
Shane Bigum
Co-host with responsibilities spanning live briefing, field reports, and hosting segments on global and regional news.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 802 ratings
  • 一些建议

    这是很好的英文博客,体验很不错👍我给了最高分—5分!

    我一些小建议,能否减少有关加沙地带和美伊冲突在时间上的占比,例如当天博客仅对时态发展做陈述性传播,周五或其他时间就这些地区热点问题做一周综述,这样听众可以听到CGTN或相关专家的深度解析或评论。

    另外,考虑到听众很多外籍人员,能否在中外文化互鉴和生活在中国的深度体验方面增加时长。

    谢谢你们!

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    Stanley ZhaoGL
    China3 months ago
  • 文本

    能不能推出听写文本功能

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    麻瓜..62131
    Chinaa year ago
  • 很不错

    用来练听力很不错

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChinaPage
    Chinaa year ago
  • 加入文本

    如果能附上文本就更好了

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    不评论不给解锁…
    China2 years ago
  • 可否共享文本

    能否在每日报导后附上音频文本,以便学习

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    arwenzh
    China2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback highlights host clarity and professional reporting, with praise for in-depth coverage of East Asia and global affairs.
The show delivers timely updates with credible on-the-ground reporting.
A minority perceives bias or propaganda in some coverage and calls for more balanced viewpoints.
Listeners want transcripts and text versions of reports for study and learning.
Some listeners feel transitions and audio levels are too loud at times.

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#15
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#203
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#209
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Israel votes in first national election since October 7 attacks
Q: How would you rate the resilience of China's manufacturing sector right now? Is that resilience broad-based enough or too concentrated in these select high-tech industries?
Chu Qiang says manufacturing has a broad production base, but profits are concentrated in computing, telecommunications and semiconductors. He also points to continuing weakness in traditional sectors.
Israel votes in first national election since October 7 attacks
Q: Professor Wang, Saudi Arabia will receive military support from Egypt as it continues to push for peace in the Middle East. How do you think this will affect the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi, as well as the overall regional situation?
Wang says the Houthis have gained advantages on the battlefield and threaten Red Sea navigation. Egypt and other regional countries may act to protect Saudi interests and deter further negative developments.
Lula wins Brazil's presidential runoff as rival refuses to concede
Q: At a time when geopolitical tensions are putting all of this under too much pressure, how can China and Europe work together to strengthen or uphold multilateralism and strengthen this international system?
Stahl says China and Europe share support for multilateralism and can cooperate on global challenges such as climate policy and responsible rules for emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Lula wins Brazil's presidential runoff as rival refuses to concede
Q: From your perspective, what would a fairer and more effective global governance system look like?
Gerhard Stahl says international institutions need reform to reflect changes in the global economy, including adjusting voting rights to give countries with greater economic and political importance a stronger place.
CPC plenum concludes, adopting resolution on persevering with full, rigorous Party self-governance
Q: And alongside with the latest bag of US economic data, how do you think that decision is gonna affect Asia Pacific markets? Are you talking about currencies, asset classes?
Gong said markets remained alert to possible rate hikes and noted that AI data-center investment was supporting some companies, while warning that investors should consider whether large AI investments will generate sufficient returns.

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What is The Beijing Hour about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A fast-paced news and analysis show with a Chinese perspective, covering breaking domestic and international events, economy, energy, weather, and climate issues, alongside tech, science, and culture segments. On-the-ground reporting, expert commentary, and live updates from multiple cities create a global-day-in-the-life feel, interwoven with regional reporting and geopolitical context. The program stands out for its blend of hard news, business updates, and regional insights delivered with a distinctly China-centric lens, making it a strong option for listeners who want current affairs with quick, location-aware reporting and expert context.

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1. Qu Qiang
2. Enrique Dussel
3. Genevieve Chow Kua Wing
4. John Gong
5. Chen Jiahe
6. Wang Jin
7. Zhang Shishui
8. Chu Qiang

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