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The Beijing Hour

Morning  Edition

Paul James with you on this Sunday, December 18, 2016.

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

Coming up on our program this morning....

Chinese officials announcing plans to return a US drone discovered in the South China Sea to US custody.

Economic experts have come together this weekend to discuss the Chinese government's new mandate of stability for this coming year.

The process to appoint local 'river chiefs' is now underway in China.

Seven candidates will be in the running to represent France's 'left' in next year's Presidential elections.

In the 2nd half of our program....

We introduce you to a single father from Tanzania who has been raising his kids in China.

And tell you how a woman in the Philippines is taking the 'Christmas spirit' to a whole new level.

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