CRI Beyond Beijing is to start broadcasting on FM88 in Canberra, Australia, on May 6th.
Listeners in the Australian capital can hear 12 hours of Beyond Beijing's programmes from 8 am to 8 pm local time.
They can get the latest world news and analysis, find out about Chinese culture, fascinating tourist destinations and delicious food, and enjoy the best music from around the world.
A special ceremony will be held on May 8th to celebrate the launching of the service. A CRI delegation headed by CRI President Wang Gengnian, Chinese diplomats to Australia, and local dignitaries will attend the ceremony together with Chinese
CRI President Wang Gengnian says he believes with the support of listeners, steady progress will be made in the programming.
He also hopes Beyond Beijing FM88 will become a channel for the peoples of China and Australia to enhance mutual understanding and friendship.
Beyond Beijing FM 88 is another FM service launched by CRI in Australia, following the first such project, FM 104.9, initiated in Perth.
It represents the first time CRI's programs will be broadcast on an FM channel in Canberra.
If you happen to be in the city, please take a listen to our exciting programmes, and most importantly, tell us what you think of them.
You can send your comments and suggestions to beyondbeijing@cri.com.cn. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
Programme List
0800-0830 News and Reports
News, in-depth reports and analysis from China and around the world.
0830-0855 People in the Know
China's only English-language political current affairs program. Paul James talks with experts and 'people in the know.'
0855-0900 Chinese Studio
Get to know China by learning its language first.
0900-0905 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
0905-1000 Music Safari (1st hr)
A journey to China and the world musically speaking with PK.
1000-1005 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
1005-1100 Music Safari(2nd hr)
A journey to China and the world musically speaking with PK.
1100-1105 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
1105-1200 Music Safari(3rd hr)
A journey to China and the world musically speaking with PK.
1200-1205 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
1205-1300 Today
A news magazine show presenting a nuanced perspective on modern China through discussions with domestic and foreign experts.
1300-1305 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
1305-1400 Today
A news magazine show presenting a nuanced perspective on modern China through discussions with domestic and foreign experts.
1400-1405 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
1405-1500 Hot Pot Show(1st hr)
Enjoy world and Chinese pop music with DJ Duggy Day
1500-1505 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
1505-1600 Hot Pot Show(2nd hr)
Enjoy world and Chinese pop music with DJ Duggy Day
1600-1605 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
1605-1700 China Now
Hosts Peter Koveos and Liu Yan takes a journey inside the Middle Kingdom.
1700-1705 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
1705-1800 China Now
Hosts Peter Koveos and Liu Yan takes a journey inside the Middle Kingdom.
1800-1805 Hourly News
CRI brings you news about China and world every hour.
1805-1900 China Now
Hosts Peter Koveos and Liu Yan takes a journey inside the Middle Kingdom.
1900-1930 News and Reports
News, in-depth reports and analysis from China and around the world.
1930-1955 Features
CRI feature programs from Monday to Sunday cover every aspect of Chinese life and society.
1955-2000 Chinese Studio
Get to know China by learning its language first.