Daily Archives: April 30, 2021

2021-04-30: News Headlines

sputniknews (2021-04-30). US General Warns China Nuclear Buildup 'On Track to Exceed Previous Projections'. sputniknews.com China's effort to expand its influence was estimated as one of the largest threats facing the United States, according to a major annual intelligence report released on 13 April, which also foresaw Beijing at least doubling its nuclear stockpile over the next decade.

Dave DeCamp (2021-04-30). China Accuses US of 'Cold War Thinking' in Response to Biden's Address. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Beijing responded to When asked about the speech,

Vijay Prashad (2021-04-30). The U.S. is trying to light the match of Islamic extremism in China's Xinjiang. mronline.org The information war now conducted by the U.S. against China centers on Xinjiang. Once again, the U.S. uses longstanding problems—such as the rise of extremism in Central Asia (fueled to some extent by the U.S. since the 1980s)—to create problems for its adversaries. | April 30, 2021 | Newswire…

Vijay Prashad — Jie Xiong (2021-04-30). The U.S. is Trying to Light the Match of Islamic Extremism in China's Xinjiang. counterpunch.org Accusations by the United States government and its allies about genocideand forced labor in Xinjiang have brought China's westernmost province into the gaze of the international media. This approach toward Xinjiang defines the information war prosecuted by Washington.

Trotskyist Platform (2021-04-30). Let's Win a Minimum Wage and Permanency for All GIG Workers. dissidentvoice.org On February 2, a group of delivery drivers took a brave step. They waged the first strike in Australia's history by gig workers. The workers opposed cuts to their pay rates by the company that they toil for, British-based Hungry Panda. Hungry Panda, while having no operations in China itself, specialises in providing food delivery …

Max Blumenthal (2021-04-30). Xinjiang shakedown: US anti-China lobby cashed in on 'forced labor' campaign that cost Uyghur workers their jobs. thegrayzone.com A campaign against supposed forced labor in Xinjiang has forced Uyghur workers out of their jobs while extracting a handsome payout from a US apparel company to Uyghur exile groups lobbying against China. A self-described "worker rights organization" in Washington DC called the Worker Rights Consortium has helped direct a Coalition to End Forced Labour in the Uyghur Region that has successfully pressured US apparel companies to leave the Xinjiang region of China. Claiming to represent "over 100 civil society …

Vijay Prashad (2021-04-30). The U.S. is Trying to Light the Match of Islamic Extremism in China's Xinjiang. zcomm.org As with Syria and Libya, Washington once more plays a reckless game with Islamic extremism…

Binoy Kampmark (2021-04-30). Giving War With China a Chance. counterpunch.org 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 attention to detail, much of it fictitious. One of the most powerful bureaucrats of the Australian Public Service has made a contribution to a war dance he

WSWS (2021-04-30). UK to send largest Carrier Strike Group since Falklands/Malvinas war to South China Sea. wsws.org No Royal Navy force has been mobilised on such a scale since the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas war.

Dongsheng News (2021-04-30). News on China | No. 49. dissidentvoice.org &nbsp…

Staff (2021-04-30). Lifting all illegal sanctions key to success of Vienna talks. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) — China's State News Agency said that success of JCPOA talks in Vienna strictly hinges on lifting of all unilateral and illegal sanctions imposed by the United States against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Dave DeCamp (2021-04-30). China Says US Has Ramped Up Military Activity Near Its Coast Under Biden. news.antiwar.com China said on Thursday said that "The US frequently dispatches ships and planes to operate in seas and airspace near China, promoting regional militarization and threatening regional peace and…

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.

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). 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.

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 (2021-04-28). 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 (2021-04-29). 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 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…

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…

Staff (2021-04-29). Ambassador Adán Chávez Praises the Work of China's Communist Party. orinocotribune.com The Communist Party of China (CCP) has been fundamental in the social and economic development achieved by the Asian country in recent decades, said Adán Chávez, vice president of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV), reported Xinhua. | "There are one hundred years of fruitful work, of great achievements, of enormous advances for the happiness of the Chinese people," Chávez, who is also Venezuela's ambassador to Cuba, told Xinhua, referring to the centenary of the founding of the CCP to be celebrated in July. | Chávez, who visited China four times between 2017 and 2019, asserted that the strong leadersh…

teleSUR (2021-04-29). China Launches Space Station Core Module Tianhe. telesurenglish.net 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. | RELATED: | The Tianhe module will act as the management and control hub of the space station Tiangong, with a node that could dock with up to three spacecraft at a time for short stays, or two for long, said Bai Linhou, deputy chief designer of the spa…

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 (2021-04-28). 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.

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). 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 (2021-04-29). 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.

2021-05-01 00:39 | 20:39 EST | 50 | 15 | 53 | 12 | 0