About this episode

The episode discusses the conclusion of the World AI Conference in Shanghai, recent developments in US-Iran negotiations, and the political shift in the UK with Andy Burnham becoming prime minister.

The World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance has concluded in Shanghai, with major governance initiatives and innovative outcomes released (01:06). Iran says it has received proposals from the mediators for the resumption of negotiations with the United States and de-escalation of tensions in the region (11:17). Andy Burnham becomes the seventh UK prime minister in a decade after Keir Starmer formally steps down (19:50).

More episodes of The Beijing Hour

• China's transport infrastructure reaches new highs · July 21, 2026 · 60 min
• China announces major measures to support global AI development · July 17, 2026 · 60 min
• 2026 World AI Conference to focus on breakthroughs, governance · July 16, 2026 · 60 min
• China's H1 GDP grows 4.7 percent · July 15, 2026 · 60 min
• China's H1 foreign trade surpasses 25 trillion yuan for first time · July 14, 2026 · 60 min
• China issues new critique of the so-called South China Sea Arbitration Award · July 13, 2026 · 60 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Beijing Hour podcast page.