新闻纵贯线 The Beijing Hour updated 08:00 2017/02/16

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The Beijing Hour

Morning Edition

Paul James with you on this Thursday, February 16, 2017

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

Coming up on our program this morning...

Chinese authorities say they're keeping tabs on the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother in Malaysia this week.

France's new Prime Minister is set to make a stop over here in China next week.

Canada's Prime Minister is due to speak to Europe's parliament following the signing of a major free-trade agreement.

In Business... Standard Chartered¹ expecting stable growth in China this year.

In Sports.... an update on last night's CBA action..

In Entertainment.... director Zhang Yimou reportedly working on a new period piece.

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