Daily Archives: April 29, 2021

2021-04-29: News Headlines

Vijay Prashad (2021-04-29). The US is trying to light the match of Islamic extremism in China's Xinjiang. peoplesdispatch.org The information war now conducted by the US against China centers on Xinjiang. Once again, the US uses longstanding problems—such as the rise of extremism in Central Asia (fueled to some extent by the US since the 1980s)—to create problems for its adversaries…

sputniknews (2021-04-29). China Urges Australian Politicians to 'Shake Off the Cold War Mentality'. sputniknews.com Australia-China relations have been growing tense since Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged Beijing last year to allow an independent probe into the origins of COVID-19. This prompted a response from Beijing, leading to reciprocal economic sanctions.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Chinese vice premier stresses quality construction of Xiong'an New Area. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng Wednesday stressed high standards and quality in the construction of the Xiong'an New Area, which is expected to help relieve Beijing of functions non-essential to its role as the national capital.

sputniknews (2021-04-29). Video: China Launches Long March 5B Carrier Rocket With Main Module of Future Orbital Station. sputniknews.com BEIJING (Sputnik) — China launched on Thursday the Long March 5B (or Chang Zheng 5B) carrier rocket with the main module (Tianhe) of China's future orbital station, the broadcast of China Central Television shows.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Over 243 mln COVID-19 vaccine doses administered across China. ecns.cn More than 243.9 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered across China as of Wednesday, the National Health Commission said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). Decision on China jabs due soon. ecns.cn The World Health Organization will soon decide whether to give emergency approval for China's two main COVID-19 vaccines, WHO Assistant Director-General Mariangela Batista Galvao Simao has said.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). Philippines receives additional batch of China's Sinovac vaccines. ecns.cn The Philippines received an additional batch of the Sinovac CoronaVac vaccine from China on Thursday morning, allowing the Southeast Asian country to continue its vaccination drive.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Cambodia receives 3rd batch of China's Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine. ecns.cn A plane carrying the third batch of China-donated Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine arrived in the capital of Cambodia Wednesday night.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Hong Kong reports zero new local infection of COVID-19. ecns.cn Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection (CHP) reported Thursday no new local infection of COVID-19.The CHP said in a statement that there were 15 imported cases, taking Hong Kong's total tally to 11,770.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). China slams EU report on COVID-19 disinformation. ecns.cn The Chinese Mission to the European Union (EU) has slammed the European External Action Service (EEAS) for accusing China of disinformation regarding COVID-19. The mission said, "a disinformation report that has no factual basis is in itself an example of disinformation."

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). China strengthens solidarity with its neighbors in fight against COVID-19. ecns.cn Foreign ministers from China, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh held a meeting on coping with COVID-19 on Tuesday via video link.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). China expected to see 8.1% GDP growth in 2021. ecns.cn As the ongoing pandemic-related restrictions in many regions of the world will continually fuel demand for consumer goods, China's merchandise exports are expected to outperform imports in 2021.

Staff (2021-04-29). 'The future will belong to America!' Biden promises joint session of Congress in 1st speech since taking office. rt.com US President Joe Biden addressed both chambers of Congress, just ahead of his hundredth day in office, focusing on the progress his administration has made in delivering on its campaign promises, and making some new ones. | "We're in a competition with China and other countries to win the 21st Century," Biden declared, adding that the United States must and will prove to its adversaries that "democracy still works." | Can our democracy deliver on the most pressing needs of our people? Can our democracy overcome the lies, anger, hate and fears that have pulled us apart? America's adversaries — the autocrat…

Anonymous103 (2021-04-29). Chinese Liaoning Aircraft Carrier Conducted Naval Drills Near Taiwan, Sailed Between Disputed Diaoyu Islands. southfront.org Illustrative image | The Liaoning aircraft carrier task group of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) reportedly crossed the Miyako Strait and passed near the disputed Diaoyu Islands on April 28th. | The picture shows the aircraft carrier Liaoning (Hull 16) and other vessels and fighter jets in the maritime parade conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy in the S…

Anonymous103 (2021-04-29). Mike Pezzullo And Giving War A Chance. southfront.org One of Australia's two Canberra Class LHDs conducting exercises with a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke Class DDG and Nimitz Class CVN. Although possible, it is hard to image Australia committing significant naval assets to a U.S. strike against China. Australia has far too much to lose and little to gain from such a scenario. | Written by Dr. Binoy Kampmark. | Those madly titillated by conflict have become bolder of late in the corridors of the isolated Australian capital. In such spaces, insanity can be nurtured with a sickening atten…

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). China adopts law on preventing food waste. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to adopt an anti-food-waste law at a session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). China launches space station core module 'Tianhe'. ecns.cn The space station will be a T shape with the core module at the center and a lab capsule on each side. Each module will be over 20 tonnes.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). China vows to promote Sino-German relations to higher level. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday that China stands ready to work with Germany to keep the overall direction of bilateral relations featuring dialogue and cooperation and promote Sino-German relationship to a higher level.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). U.S. should remain open to coexistence with China: Kissinger. ecns.cn The United States should "remain open to a policy of coexistence" with China, former U.S. Secretary of State and long-time diplomat Henry Kissinger said recently in an interview published by Business Insider.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). Heavy floods forecast in major river basins. ecns.cn China is expected to experience heavy flooding in some of its major river basins during flood season as this year's climate conditions are worse than normal, the China Meteorological Administration said.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). China adopts law on preventing food waste. ecns.cn Chinese lawmakers on Thursday voted to adopt an anti-food-waste law at a session of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). Xi shines light on CPC's commitments, spirit through Party history stories. ecns.cn In his recent remarks during an inspection trip, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated strengthening belief via the learning of the history of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). China to launch space station core module. ecns.cn China plans to launch the core module of its space station at around 11: 00 a.m. Thursday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Real-time image of wild giant panda captured by infrared camera. ecns.cn It is the first time in China to combine ultrashort wave transmission technology with panda face recognition in wildlife monitoring and wireless transmission.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). Chinese actress investigated for tax, pay violations. ecns.cn China's taxation and broadcasting watchdogs said Wednesday that they are investigating allegations against Chinese actress Zheng Shuang concerning tax evasion, sky-high remuneration and contract fraud.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Xi congratulates success of space station core module launch. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated the successful launch of the core module of China's space station.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). China adopts new law to promote rural vitalization. ecns.cn A law on the promotion of rural vitalization was adopted by China's national legislature on Thursday, providing the country a legal guarantee in the pursuit of rural vitalization strategy.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). 2 killed, 16 injured in south China kindergarten stabbing. ecns.cn Two people were killed and 16 others injured in a knife-stabbing incident in Beiliu City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on Wednesday afternoon, local authorities said.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). China's anti-graft chief stresses promoting high-quality disciplinary inspection. ecns.cn China's top anti-graft official Wednesday stressed promoting high-quality disciplinary inspection with full coverage.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Xi shines light on CPC's commitments, spirit through Party history stories. ecns.cn In his recent remarks during an inspection trip, Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated strengthening belief via the learning of the history of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Hainan Expo prepares to display over 1,300 overseas brands. ecns.cn The construction of booths is on full swing at the Hainan International Conference and Exhibition Center, which will host the first China International Consumer Products Expo from May 7 to 10. More than 300 batches of exhibits have arrived and are ready for display, according to the organizing committee.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). China launches space station core module Tianhe. ecns.cn China on Thursday sent into space the core module of its space station, kicking off a series of key launch missions that aim to complete the construction of the station by the end of next year.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). China launches space station core module Tianhe. ecns.cn China on Thursday sent into space the core module of its space station, kicking off a series of key launch missions that aim to complete the construction of the station by the end of next year.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). China's population continues to grow in 2020: NBS. ecns.cn China's population continued to grow in 2020, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). New Zealand, Australia show divided stances toward China. ecns.cn New Zealand, one of the Five Eyes Alliance countries, has distanced itself from Australia, another partner of the group, to blacken China on its human-rights record, according to a recent Bloomberg report.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). China, EU ties poised for growth. ecns.cn But the EU should also improve the investment environment for foreign investors by easing curbs and providing national treatment to investors from other countries, said a survey report published by the institute.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). China launches space station core module 'Tianhe'. ecns.cn The space station will be a T shape with the core module at the center and a lab capsule on each side. Each module will be over 20 tonnes.

sputniknews (2021-04-29). Assailant in Kindergarten Knife Attack in Southern China Has Mental Disorder, Police Confirm. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The suspect who carried out the knife attack at a kindergarten in the city of Beiliu in southwestern China's Guangxi province has mental illness, local police said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). U.S., China should expand cooperation on natural gas development: WSJ. ecns.cn The United States and China should expand cooperation on natural gas development and trade, as such dealings will help smooth relations between both countries and achieve win-win results, said a recent article in The Wall Street Journal.

ecns.cn (2021-04-28). Sri Lanka, China vow to enhance pragmatic cooperation in all sectors. ecns.cn Sri Lanka and China vowed here Wednesday to enhance pragmatic cooperation in all sectors between the two countries including the military.

Dave DeCamp (2021-04-29). Biden: US in Competition With China to 'Win the 21st Century'. news.antiwar.com "We're in a competition with China and other countries to win the 21st century," he said. Biden made the comments in his pitch for the American Jobs Plan, a massive infrastructure plan that would cost $2.3 trillion. | Biden also s…

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Misty rain shrouds Lijiang River. ecns.cn Misty rain covers the Lijiang River in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, April 28, 2021.

ecns.cn (2021-04-29). Xinjiang program links interns with companies. ecns.cn A program launched two years ago by the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region to offer young people internship opportunities has roped in 1,694 institutions and enterprises across the region so far, and it hopes to bring in as many as 10,000 participants by 2022.

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