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The Beijing Hour

The Beijing Hour

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 Breaking news, business, up-to-date sports, and the hottest entertainment happenings, from the unique Chinese perspective.Copyright @ China Plus Politics & Government
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  • China condemns Japan's record defense spending

    China condemns Japan's record defense spending
    Dec 26 2025
    Beijing condemns Japan's substantial increase in defense spending after the Japanese cabinet approved a draft budget for fiscal year 2026 (01:01). China's high-speed rail network surpasses 50,000 kilometers with the opening of a new line in the country's northwest (17:29). The U.S. president confirms his country's military strikes against Islamic State targets in Nigeria (20:00).
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  • Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank marks 10th anniversary

    Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank marks 10th anniversary
    Dec 25 2025
    A Chinese military spokesperson calls for joint actions to contain the revival of militarism by Japan's right-wing forces (01:05). The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is marking its 10th anniversary (11:46). The Ukrainian president unveils the main points of a draft peace proposal to end the conflict with Russia, while Moscow says it is still formulating its position (21:05).
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  • U.S. criticized for escalating tensions with Venezuela at UN Security Council emergency meeting

    U.S. criticized for escalating tensions with Venezuela at UN Security Council emergency meeting
    Dec 24 2025
    China calls on Japan to shoulder the responsibility of ensuring nuclear safety (01:00). China finalizes its ratification of the landmark High Seas Treaty on protecting marine biodiversity (09:38). Members of the UN Security Council including China and Russia criticize the U.S. for escalating military tensions with Venezuela (19:02).
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