2024-12-03
59 分钟The China-Laos Railway has spurred regional economic growth since it started operation three years ago(01:00). The United Nations chief calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities as violence escalates in Syria(16:10). China's central bank says it will maintain a supportive monetary policy stance in 2025(37:01).
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Now here's your host, Shane Bigham with you on this Tuesday, December 3, 2024.
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On today's program, the China Lao Railway, a major project under the Belt and Road Initiative, is marking its third anniversary.
Syrian officials say the army's recaptured key territories taken by rebels in recent days.
A major UN meeting on fighting desertification has opened in Saudi Arabia and China.
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China's central bank says it'll maintain its supportive monetary policies.
And today we bring you the eighth episode of a nine part special report that delves into China's journey towards sustainable development.
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Tuesday marks the third anniversary since the China Lao Railway started operation.
The China State Railway Group says the railway spurred regional economic growth.
The operator says the railways handled over 43 million passenger trips and transported about 48 million tons of goods.
The railway is a flagship project within the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.
The China proposed initiative launched 11 years ago and has contributed to global connectivity, economic growth and sustainable development.
Soon Tianyuan has more.