China: CRI launches 80th overseas radio station.

China Radio International launched an overseas radio station in Katmandu, capital city of Nepal,

bringing the number of its overseas stations to 80.

CRI held an inauguration ceremony at its headquarters in Beijing, China last week. Li Wei, Vice

Minister of the State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, stressed the significance of the

Katmandu station, saying the launch of the station marks CRI's enhanced influence and

competitiveness.

The newly launched station will broadcast in Nepalese for 18 hours each day. It will provide Nepali

audiences with programs produced locally, bringing them the latest and most comprehensive news

and information about China.

SOURCE: ABU NEWS

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