新闻纵贯线 The Beijing Hour updated 08:00 2017/01/18

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The Beijing Hour

Morning Edition

Bob Jones with you this Wednesday the 18th of January 2017

Welcome to the Beijing Hour, broadcasting from the Chinese capital.

Coming up in the next hour

In an historic speech at the World Economic Forum¹ in Davos - Chinese President Xi Jinping makes a passionate² plea for globalization, and urges the world to say no to protectionism.

Sustainable development flagged as a priority as China prepares for the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Chinese Premier³ Li Keqiang calling for more policy and financial support for fundamental research.

In business, Tibet leading China's electricity consumption growth

In sports, Have the new Chinese Super League rules scuppered Diego Costa's move to China.

In entertainment, the Chinese movie star celebrating the birth of a baby boy in Hong Kong.

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