# Lao president begins state visit to China

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Podcast: [The Beijing Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-beijing-hour-1088049)
Published: 2026-06-02T11:31:00+00:00
Episode link: 1_2764900
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The Lao president has begun a five-day state visit to China, starting in the eastern city of Hangzhou (01:08). Iran has reportedly halted indirect talks and peace deal negotiations with the United States, while Washington says talks with Tehran are continuing (12:04). Officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed more Ebola cases (24:30).

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