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The Beijing Hour

Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.

Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.

 

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Optimism toward China becomes shared consensus: FM spokesperson

China says its policy continuity and stable growth will provide certainty for the global e... more

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#199

China sets economic priorities for 2026, vowing to boost consumption, innovation

China pledges to fully tap its economic potential by boosting domestic demand and innovati... more

11 Dec 2025

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11 Dec 2025


#198

China-proposed Group of Friends of Global Governance established

Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls for openness and cooperation in global economic governance ... more

10 Dec 2025

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10 Dec 2025


#197

CPC leadership maps out economic direction for 2026

Chinese leaders have set the nation's economic priorities for next year, focusing on boost... more

09 Dec 2025

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09 Dec 2025


#196

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 revi... more

08 Dec 2025

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08 Dec 2025


#195

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 sout... more

05 Dec 2025

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05 Dec 2025


#194

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... more

04 Dec 2025

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04 Dec 2025


#193

Chinese, Russian FMs vow to defend outcomes of WWII victory

The foreign ministers of China and Russia have called for safeguarding the victorious outc... more

03 Dec 2025

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03 Dec 2025


#192

Expectations high for French president's state visit to China

China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations delivers another letter to the UN c... more

02 Dec 2025

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02 Dec 2025


#191

China voices concern as Japan increases defense spending

China is raising concerns over Japan's increased military spending amid the tensions over ... more

01 Dec 2025

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01 Dec 2025


#190

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... more

28 Nov 2025

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28 Nov 2025


#189

White paper highlights China's efforts in arms control

A white paper on China's arms control, disarmament, and non-proliferation describes the co... more

27 Nov 2025

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27 Nov 2025


#188

China demands Japan clarify its position on the Taiwan question

Chinese officials have questioned what Japan's self-claimed "consistent stance" on the Tai... more

26 Nov 2025

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26 Nov 2025


#187

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 emphasi... more

25 Nov 2025

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25 Nov 2025


#186

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 fac... more

24 Nov 2025

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24 Nov 2025


#185

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... more

21 Nov 2025

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21 Nov 2025


#184

Japan's hospitality industry suffering under strained relations with China

Travel agencies and hotel operators in Japan are dreading a difficult season ahead as Chin... more

20 Nov 2025

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20 Nov 2025


#183

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 agg... more

19 Nov 2025

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19 Nov 2025


#182

Hainan Free Trade Port marks one month until independent customs operations

China has lodged representations over the Japanese prime minister's recent remarks over th... more

18 Nov 2025

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18 Nov 2025


#181

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 Ja... more

17 Nov 2025

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17 Nov 2025