2024-12-19
59 分钟Macao has become an important platform connecting Portuguese-speaking countries and the Chinese mainland(06:05). The UN Security Council has held a meeting on the conflict between Hamas and Israel(16:43). Participants at the 2024 Beijing Forum on Swift Response to Public Complaints has discussed urban services and public participation(22:15).
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Now, here's your host, Shane Bigham with you on this Thursday, December 19, 2024.
You're listening to the Beijing Hour coming to you live from the Chinese capital.
On today's program, the Chinese presidents visited the Guangdong Macau In Depth Cooperation Zone in Hangqin.
The UN Special Envoy for Syria has called for free and fair elections in the country.
A youth delegation from Taiwan is visiting the Ice and Snow Festival in Harbin.
In business, China is streamlining foreign currency management for multinational companies.
In sports, the FIFA Intercontinental Cup.
In culture and entertainment, a museum exhibition shows Macau's close ties with the maritime Silk Road.
Now now checking the day's top stories, Chinese President Xi Jinping has visited the Guangdong Macau In Depth Cooperation Zone in Hangqin.
He had exchanges with Macau residents living and starting businesses in the zone and with people involved in the zone's planning, construction, management and services.
President Xi also visited the Macau University of Science and Technology.
He learned about the development of two state level key laboratories at the university and spoke with teachers, students and scientific researchers.
The Chinese leader will attend a gathering marking the 25th 5th anniversary of Macau's return to China on Friday.
He'll also be present at the inauguration ceremony for the region's incoming government.
Macau will swear in Sam Ho FAI as the new Chief Executive.
The Guangdong Macau In Depth Cooperation Zone plays an important role in strengthening ties between Macau and neighboring Guangdong Province.
Lou Sirae has more the Hangqing, Guangdong.