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The Beijing Hour

Morning Edition

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

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

Coming up on our program this morning...

Poverty reduction and agriculture the focus of Chinese President Xi Jinping's time on Wednesday at the National People's Congress.

China's Foreign Minister proposing steps to try to end tensions on the Korean peninsula.

The tourism sector in the US already reporting fallout from President Donald Trump's immigration ban.

In Business..... Foreign-invested companies in Shanghai said to be doing well for themselves through last year.

In Sports.... Barcelona pulling off an improbable upset in the European Champions League.

In Entertainment.... a preview of a pair of Chinese films set to open in theatres tomorrow.

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