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The Beijing Hour

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Iran
United States
Japan
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Russia
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Hong Kong
Strait Of Hormuz
Chinese New Year
Hainan Province
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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 Iranian army says its forces have struck US military bases in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait with missiles and drones, in retaliation for US attacks earlier this week (01:01). Rescue operations continue in Gyirong Port on the China-Nepal bor... more

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says President Xi Jinping's just concluded overseas trip has helped build consensus on cooperation and contributed Chinese ideas to global governance (01:08). China has held commemorative activities across the country... more

Chinese President Xi Jinping has held talks with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, during his state visit to Egypt (01:04). Workers have restored the key road access to Gyirong Port in Xizang Autonomous Region following a mudslide last ... more

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for higher-quality cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organization at the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan (01:00). Locals have mourned the victims of the... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Mark
Author of The Innovation Machine, expert on China's tech ecosystem
Independent
Episode: China hosts 11th APEC Ministerial Meeting on Food Security
Liu Zhicheng
Senior fellow at Renmin University of China
Renmin University of China
Episode: China leads in humanoid robot tech innovations
Wen Yao
Professor, Institute of International Studies at Fudan University
Fudan University
Episode: China, Indonesia hold inaugural Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue
Shi Fanqi
Associate Professor
Peking University
Episode: China's economy holds steady with solid structural gains in first seven months: official
German Prieto
Associate professor in the Geosciences Department (Colombia's National University)
Colombia's National University
Episode: 7.5-magnitude quake hits Colombia, largest in years
Barbara Melo
Communications coordinator
World Vision Colombia
Episode: 7.5-magnitude quake hits Colombia, largest in years
Laura Westbrook
Reporter
The Beijing Hour
Episode: Typhoon Dolphin weakens; heavy rain still looms
Desita Salkow
Reporter
The Beijing Hour
Episode: Typhoon Dolphin weakens; heavy rain still looms
Sina Azadi
Assistant professor of Middle East politics
George Washington University
Episode: Typhoon Dolphin weakens; heavy rain still looms

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 798 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
    Chinaa month ago
  • 文本

    能不能推出听写文本功能

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    麻瓜..62131
    China10 months 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…
    Chinaa year 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
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    arwenzh
    China2 years ago

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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.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#12
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#205
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#227
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China, Russia to promote ties to a deeper, higher level: ministry
Q: From your perspective, what is driving the momentum in China-Russia relations today?
The driving force is a shared vision for the future and aligned positions on global governance, economics, and regional issues, which translate into deepening cooperation across multiple sectors and closer strategic partnership.
Xizang makes progress in infrastructure, ecology after 75 years of peaceful development
Q: What message does China hope to send to the region and the world?
The country aims to advance regional economic integration, support a free trade area in Asia-Pacific, strengthen digital cooperation, and develop a green economy, while navigating a complex geopolitical landscape and maintaining open trade commitments.
Chinese, US trade teams hold talks as President Trump begins state visit
Q: What are businesses hoping to see from the China-U.S. meeting during President Trump's visit?
A stable and predictable framework that reduces political interference and emphasizes economic collaboration, fostering mutually beneficial opportunities and smoother operating conditions for multinational companies.
CPPCC concludes annual session, pledges to enhance role in Chinese modernization
Q: What is the CPPCC's ongoing function after the final report was accepted and promulgated?
The CPPCC will continue as an advisory body, delivering feedback on proposals and policies, using structured meetings, research tours, and proposals from field experts to support policy continuity.
CPPCC concludes annual session, pledges to enhance role in Chinese modernization
Q: Mr. Dunnett, how do you think the CPPCC can get the 15th Five-Year Plan off to a good start?
Dunnett highlights the CPPCC's role in ongoing advisory work, ensuring proposals are researched, debated, and fed back into policy development, with a focus on cross-sector implementation and accountability.

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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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Recent guests on The Beijing Hour include:

1. Andy Mark
2. Liu Zhicheng
3. Wen Yao
4. Shi Fanqi
5. German Prieto
6. Barbara Melo
7. Laura Westbrook
8. Desita Salkow

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