新闻纵贯线 The Beijing Hour updated 08:00 2017/07/01

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The Beijing Hour

Morning Edition

Paul James with you on this Saturday, July 1, 2017.

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

Coming up on our program this morning...

Our news focus...

Celebrations set for Hong Kong to mark 20 years since its return to China, as well as the swearing-in of the city's new government.

In other news...

China's ambassador to the US responds to new arms sales plans to Taiwan.

The United States Agriculture Secretary meeting with Chinese officials to mark the return of US beef imports to China.

Drones are one of the highlights of this year's Mobile World Congress in Shanghai.

In the second half of our program

We'll discuss ocean research, artificial intelligence and women in leadership roles.

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