新闻纵贯线 The Beijing Hour updated 08:00 2017/08/15（在线收听）

The Beijing Hour

Morning Edition

Paul James with you on this Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

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

Coming up on our program this morning...

Our news focus:

US President Donald Trump orders a review which is prompting concerns about a potential trade war with China.

In other news...

China's vice-Premier meets with Pakistan's President as that country prepares to mark its 70th independence anniversary.

The United Nations becomes the latest to condemn the violence and bigotry displayed this weekend in the US state of Virginia.

In business.... new economic data suggesting China's economy is running on a steady track.

In Sports... Tianjin Teda now in search of a new head coach following its 9th straight match without a victory last night.

In Entertainment... "Wolf Warriors 2" continues to rack up huge numbers at the Chinese box office.

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