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The Beijing Hour

Morning Edition

Paul James with you on this Thursday, February 9, 2017

Welcome to the Beijing Hour, coming to you live from the Chinese capital.

Coming up on our program this morning...

Expectations already running high amid word British Prime Minister Theresa May will be heading here to China later on in the Spring.

China's former Civil Affairs Minister and his deputy kicked out of the top ranks of the government.

A new President has been elected in Somalia.

In Business... Securities regulators planning to make it easier to create "green" IPO's in China.

In Sports.... Shanghai Shenhua has missed out on this year's AFC championships playoffs.

In Entertainment.... Matt Damon's "The Great Wall" poised to finally make its US debut after a solid run in China.

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