Climate Nexus (2021-07-21). Devastating flooding in China leaves 25 dead as nearly a year of rain falls in 3 days. peoplesworld.org More than two dozen people have been killed by catastrophic flash flooding in central China in recent days. At least a dozen people drowned in the subway in Zhengzhou, Henan province, and about 100,000 people have been evacuated. Social media videos showed extreme flooding that turned cars into bathtub toys — as well as the harrowing rescue of 150 …

Staff (2021-07-21). Beijing renews its call for Fort Detrick biolab probe as 4.7 million Chinese petition WHO to search in US for Covid origins. rt.com The Chinese foreign ministry has backed calls for an investigation into the Fort Detrick biolab as an origin of the Covid-19 pandemic after 4.7 million Chinese petitioned the WHO to send experts to the Maryland facility. | Speaking on Wednesday, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that the Chinese people had delivered a clear message in signing a "In less than fiv…

teleSUR (2021-07-21). China on Second-Highest Emergency Response as Floods Continue. telesurenglish.net China's Emergency Management Ministry on Wednesday raised the emergency response for flood control to Level II, the second-highest level in the response system, as heavy downpours continued to lash the central province of Henan. | RELATED: | Extremely heavy rainfall hit Henan on Tuesday, with precipitation in Zhengzhou, the provincial capital, exceeding the highest level on local weather records. The rainstorm has caused the water level in a reserv…

teleSUR (2021-07-21). Globalink | Death Toll Rises to 25 From Heavy Rains in Central China's Henan. telesurenglish.net The death toll from torrential rains in central China's Henan Province has risen to 25, with seven people missing.

Staff (2021-07-21). Biden Promised Diplomacy, But He's Overseeing Military Buildup Against China. truthout.org Shortly after Joe Biden took office, the president delivered a speech at the U.S. Department of State,

sputniknews (2021-07-21). US Attacks Sovereignty from Haiti to Cuba to China. sputniknews.com 'Core Group' just kinda decided who the Haitian government is; Dems push for decriminalizing marijuana; NSO spyware exposed; US attacks on Cuba and China connected…

Catherine Crockett (2021-07-21). Tuesday 7/27: The Assimilation of Jews in China — a Talk by Dr. Kang Liao. indybay.org Free, virtual event on Zoom. Register at www.tinyurl.com/Zoom-Kang-Liao for the join link. | Also live-streamed from Monterey, CA on MPJC's YouTube Channel: www.tinyurl.com/MPJC-YouTube-Channel…

Staff (2021-07-21). China Points to the US as Main Source of Cyberattacks. orinocotribune.com Beijing (Sputnik) — The United States is the main source of cyberattacks that are launched throughout the world, stated Zhao Lijian, spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, while commenting on similar accusations that Washington has made against Beijing. | A senior US administration official told reporters on Monday, July 19, that a group of US allies and partners, including the European Union, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan and NATO, have all joined the United States "in exposing and criticizing the malicious cyberattacks organized by the Chinese National Security Ministr…

Peter Koenig (2021-07-21). Carbon Neutral Green Finance — China May Take the Lead into a Post-Pandemic World. globalresearch.ca

Staff (2021-07-21). Headlines for July 21, 2021. democracynow.org "Once in a 1,000 Years" Rains and Flooding Kill at Least 25 People in China, Record-Breaking Wildfires Continue to Rage in Siberia, Western U.S., Releasing Toxic Fumes, Tokyo Olympic Events Start Even as Head of Organizing Committee Puts Games in Doubt, Thailand, Iran Impose COVID Lockdowns as France Launches "Health Pass" Amid Major Spike, Delta Variant Accounts for 83% of New U.S. Cases; Millions of Surplus Vaccines Could Go to Waste, Senators Unveil Legislation to Curb Presidential War Powers, Giving Authority Back to Congress, Immigrant Justice Activists Block New Jersey ICE "Black Site", Judge Blocks Arkansa…

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2021-07-21). Advierten presión de EE.UU para que países declaren contra Cuba. telesurtv.net Las autoridades cubanas han denunciado que el Gobierno de EE.UU. recurre a maniobras injerencistas para recrudecer el bloqueo impuesto a la isla caribeña.

teleSUR, JL (2021-07-21). Denuncian represión a manifestantes en ciudades de Colombia. telesurtv.net En varias regiones se reportaron hechos represivos, donde el Esmad atacó con gases y bombas aturdidoras a los manifestantes.

teleSUR (2021-07-20). Globalink | 12 Killed in Heavy Rain In China's Zhengzhou. telesurenglish.net A total of 12 people have been killed in the torrential rains in the downtown area of Zhengzhou, the provincial capital of central China's Henan Province, the local government said.

teleSUR (2021-07-20). China: Severe Floods Cause At Least 12 Deaths. telesurenglish.net Severe floods caused at least 12 deaths in the city of Zhengzhou in China, authorities reported on Tuesday, as the majority of the country is under maximum alert amid torrential downpours and the arrival of two typhoons. | RELATED: | The Henan province reported the heaviest rainstorm as the National Meteorological Center warned of rainfall up to 280 millimeters in the following days in the provinces of Henan, Hebei, Shanxi, Guangdong, Guangxi, and Yun…

ecns.cn (2021-07-20). China hopes WHO can maintain scientific, serious nature of COVID-19 origin tracing: FM. ecns.cn China hopes that the World Health Organization (WHO) will adhere to the spirit of science, professionalism and objectivity, and work with the international community to maintain the scientific and serious nature of COVID-19 origin tracing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Monday.

WSWS (2021-07-20). Biden administration dismisses China's claim to South China Sea. wsws.org The statement by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken demonstrates the fundamental continuity between the Trump and Biden administrations in their war drive against China.

Jim McIlroy (2021-07-20). The new Cold War on China. greenleft.org.au Jim McIlroy reviews Behind the Cold War on China, an important contribution to the current debate about China today.

Madison Tang — Jodie Evans (2021-07-20). How to Prevent a New Cold War with China. counterpunch.org On May 25th 2021, Representative Greogry Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced an expensive anti-China bill into the House. The Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement Act (H.R. 3524), also known as the EAGLE Act, would commit our tax dollars to dangerous anti-China rhetoric, as well as wasteful and environmentally damaging military

WSWS (2021-07-20). Japanese Defense White Paper stokes tensions with Beijing over Taiwan. wsws.org The White Paper codifies Tokyo's questioning of the "One China" policy, heightening the danger of war with Beijing.

_____ (2021-07-20). The Greatest Threat to Britain Isn't China or Russia, It's Boris Johnson. strategic-culture.org By Patrick COCKBURN | The lifeblood of He spoke of threats from stat…

WSWS (2021-07-20). Biden administration dismisses China's claim to South China Sea. wsws.org The statement by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken demonstrates the fundamental continuity between the Trump and Biden administrations in their war drive against China.

Madison Tang — Jodie Evans (2021-07-20). How to Prevent a New Cold War with China. counterpunch.org On May 25th 2021, Representative Greogry Meeks, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced an expensive anti-China bill into the House. The Ensuring American Global Leadership and Engagement Act (H.R. 3524), also known as the EAGLE Act, would commit our tax dollars to dangerous anti-China rhetoric, as well as wasteful and environmentally damaging military

ecns.cn (2021-07-20). China hopes WHO can maintain scientific, serious nature of COVID-19 origin tracing: FM. ecns.cn China hopes that the World Health Organization (WHO) will adhere to the spirit of science, professionalism and objectivity, and work with the international community to maintain the scientific and serious nature of COVID-19 origin tracing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Monday.

Jim McIlroy (2021-07-20). The new Cold War on China. greenleft.org.au Jim McIlroy reviews Behind the Cold War on China, an important contribution to the current debate about China today.

Catherine Crockett (2021-07-20). Tuesday 7/27: The Assimilation of Jews in China — a Talk by Dr. Kang Liao. indybay.org Free, virtual event on Zoom. Register at www.tinyurl.com/Zoom-Kang-Liao for the join link. | Also live-streamed from Monterey, CA on MPJC's YouTube Channel: www.tinyurl.com/MPJC-YouTube-Channel…

WSWS (2021-07-20). Japanese Defense White Paper stokes tensions with Beijing over Taiwan. wsws.org The White Paper codifies Tokyo's questioning of the "One China" policy, heightening the danger of war with Beijing.

_____ (2021-07-20). The Greatest Threat to Britain Isn't China or Russia, It's Boris Johnson. strategic-culture.org By Patrick COCKBURN | The lifeblood of He spoke of threats from stat…

Staff (2021-07-19). Washington Post's branding of Russians & Chinese as 'uncivilized' betrays the latent xenophobia fueling America's New Cold War. rt.com Who is truly civilized? Well, according to a column in the Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post over the weekend, it certainly isn't Russia or China. While the content is unoriginal, its Neo-Cold War attitude sparked outrage online. | The piece, by George F. Will,

ecns.cn (2021-07-19). China calls on WHO to oppose politicization in further COVID origin study. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Monday called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to maintain its scientific and professional position in tracing the origins of COVID-19 and firmly oppose the politicization of the matter as it prepares for the second phase of study.

teleSUR (2021-07-19). China Demands US Lift Blockade Against Cuba. telesurenglish.net China demanded again on Monday the lifting of the U.S. blockade against Cuba, in the aftermath of July 11 protests and amid a vast disinformation campaign promoted by foreign mainstream media. | RELATED: | Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that "China firmly opposes external interference in Cuba's internal affairs. We urge the US to immediately and fully lift its embargo against Cuba." | The Cuban government organi…

Andrew Korybko (2021-07-19). Poland Should Follow Ukraine's Lead by Using China to Balance the US. globalresearch.ca

sputniknews (2021-07-19). Chinese Scientists Point to Natural Origins of COVID-19. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Multiple Chinese scientists have come to the conclusion that the novel coronavirus has natural origins and could not have been artificially created, a new report published by the Science China Life Sciences academic journal says.

Editor2 (2021-07-19). Ghislaine Maxwell Took two Previously Undisclosed Trips with Bill Clinton to 'Escape' from Jeffrey Epstein — Reports. orinocotribune.com Two previously unknown trips shared by Ghislaine Maxwell and Bill Clinton have been revealed, and journalist Vicky Ward has described the relationship between the two as an "escape" from the late Jeffrey Epstein. | On the 'Chasing Ghislaine' podcast, Ward alleged this week that Maxwell joined Clinton on two foreign trips in the early 2000s and was considered "just as important" to his staff as Epstein. | Clinton reportedly used Epstein's infamous Lolita Express plane — which was said to jet some people for sexual encounters with underage women — to visit Japan, Taiwan, and China in 2005. He also flew…

Staff (2021-07-19). Washington Post's branding of Russians & Chinese as 'uncivilized' betrays the latent xenophobia fueling America's New Cold War. rt.com Who is truly civilized? Well, according to a column in the Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post over the weekend, it certainly isn't Russia or China. While the content is unoriginal, its Neo-Cold War attitude sparked outrage online. | The piece, by George F. Will,

ecns.cn (2021-07-19). China calls on WHO to oppose politicization in further COVID origin study. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Monday called on the World Health Organization (WHO) to maintain its scientific and professional position in tracing the origins of COVID-19 and firmly oppose the politicization of the matter as it prepares for the second phase of study.

Andrew Korybko (2021-07-19). Poland Should Follow Ukraine's Lead by Using China to Balance the US. globalresearch.ca

Catherine Crockett (2021-07-19). Tuesday 7/27: The Assimilation of Jews in China — a Talk by Dr. Kang Liao. indybay.org Free, virtual event on Zoom. Register at www.tinyurl.com/Zoom-Kang-Liao for the join link. | Also live-streamed from Monterey, CA on MPJC's YouTube Channel: www.tinyurl.com/MPJC-YouTube-Channel…

Editor2 (2021-07-19). Ghislaine Maxwell Took two Previously Undisclosed Trips with Bill Clinton to 'Escape' from Jeffrey Epstein — Reports. orinocotribune.com Two previously unknown trips shared by Ghislaine Maxwell and Bill Clinton have been revealed, and journalist Vicky Ward has described the relationship between the two as an "escape" from the late Jeffrey Epstein. | On the 'Chasing Ghislaine' podcast, Ward alleged this week that Maxwell joined Clinton on two foreign trips in the early 2000s and was considered "just as important" to his staff as Epstein. | Clinton reportedly used Epstein's infamous Lolita Express plane — which was said to jet some people for sexual encounters with underage women — to visit Japan, Taiwan, and China in 2005. He also flew…

sputniknews (2021-07-19). Chinese Scientists Point to Natural Origins of COVID-19. sputniknews.com MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Multiple Chinese scientists have come to the conclusion that the novel coronavirus has natural origins and could not have been artificially created, a new report published by the Science China Life Sciences academic journal says.

ecns.cn (2021-07-18). China opposes any attempt to seek regime change in Syria: FM. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2021-07-18). World Heritage Committee opens 44th session in east China. ecns.cn The 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO kicked off Friday in Fuzhou, capital of east China's Fujian Province, to review world heritage items online for the first time.

ecns.cn (2021-07-18). China to extend mass vaccination program to minors aged 12-17. ecns.cn A number of provinces, regions and municipalities across China have announced they will phase in COVID-19 vaccination for minors aged between 12 and 17.

_____ (2021-07-18). Biden-Xi Summit Coming Into View. strategic-culture.org On Taiwan, Campbell flatly ruled out any hollowing out of the "one-China policy." He said forcefully that while the US supports "a strong unofficial relationship" with Taiwan, there is no question of encouraging Taiwan's independence. He admitted that it can be a delicate dangerous balance but felt it must be maintained.

Staff (2021-07-18). China: Las sanciones impuestas por EE.UU. no son más que un desperdicio de papel. cubadebate.cu La Cancillería china afirmó que "las llamadas sanciones impuestas por EE.UU. no son más que un desperdicio de papel. Es simplemente ilusorio creer que China se doblegará ante sanciones". El viernes, Washington impuso sanciones contra siete funcionarios chinos a los que responsabiliza por las políticas hacia Hong Kong.

a guest author (2021-07-17). Comentario de Workers World / China y àÅfrica: Cooperación mutua, no neocolonialismo. workers.org Por Ernie Hamer (Autor invitado) Basado en una charla dada en una reunión de Workers World/ Partido Mundo Obrero en Buffalo, N.Y., el 27 de abril de 2021. Con la República Popular de China en ascenso, las fuerzas del imperialismo estadounidense están comenzando a entrar en pánico a medida que . . . |

WSWS (2021-07-17). Australian senator calls for end to One China policy. wsws.org Rex Patrick's remarks reflect US pressure on its key allies in Asia to line up with every aspect of its anti-China campaign, including the potentially explosive focus on Taiwan and the "One China" policy.

_____ (2021-07-17). Private-Equity 'Vampires' Run Into A Wall Of Worker Resistance. popularresistance.org At the peak of the Great Recession in 2008, General Motors was bailed out by U.S. taxpayers and survived. Bail-out money in hand, GM sharply increased its production in China and other low-wage nations on its way to recovering its past heights of profitability. But back in Janesville, Wisconsin, GM closed its plant, costing an estimated 9,000 jobs and widespread social misery that has not abated.

Dongsheng News (2021-07-17). News on China | No. 59. dissidentvoice.org In episode No. 59, China promotes competition and consumer rights, is developing the world's largest wind power project in Gansu province, has removed the giant panda from endangered status, and more.

ecns.cn (2021-07-17). China to steadily advance digital yuan pilots. ecns.cn China's central bank on Friday released a white paper on the progress of the country's digital fiat currency, the e-CNY, saying that it will steadily push forward pilot schemes of its digital yuan.

ecns.cn (2021-07-17). U.S. at its futile game again. ecns.cn Washington's new round of measures targeting the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, including sanctioning officials and issuing a new risk-warning to multinational companies, surprised few because it has been intensifying efforts to galvanize an alliance to advance its geopolitical strategy against China, which it considers a threat to U.S. interests.

a guest author (2021-07-17). Comentario de Workers World / China y àÅfrica: Cooperación mutua, no neocolonialismo. workers.org Por Ernie Hamer (Autor invitado) Basado en una charla dada en una reunión de Workers World/ Partido Mundo Obrero en Buffalo, N.Y., el 27 de abril de 2021. Con la República Popular de China en ascenso, las fuerzas del imperialismo estadounidense están comenzando a entrar en pánico a medida que . . . |

Steve Sweeney (2021-07-16). China warns U.S. against continued provocations as military plane lands in Taiwan. peoplesworld.org

ecns.cn (2021-07-16). China to strengthen cooperation with Bangladesh in beating pandemic, alleviating poverty: FM. ecns.cn

teleSUR (2021-07-16). China's National Carbon Market Starts Online Trading. telesurenglish.net China's national carbon market started online trading on Friday, a significant step to help the country reduce its carbon footprint and meet emission targets, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE). | RELATED: | Trading began at 9: 30 a.m. at the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange, with the opening price for carbon quotas at US$7.4 U.S. per tonne. The first transaction was priced at US$8.1 per tonne, wi…

David Santoro (2021-07-16). China: The Forgotten Nuclear Power No More. asia-pacificresearch.com

Kerry Smith (2021-07-16). War games on despite pandemic, threat to Great Barrier Reef. greenleft.org.au Lurking off the coast of China's eastern seaboard are three United States aircraft carrier battle groups, to be joined by a British aircraft carrier group and Australian and Canadian warships. Talisman Sabre 2021 has just begun, reports Kerry Smith.

Anonymous103 (2021-07-16). Japan's White Paper Identifies Taiwan As Key Tool In Containing China. southfront.org US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (L) meet with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (C) at his office in Tokyo on March 16, 2021. (Photo by KIM KYUNG-HOON / POOL / AFP)Japan's growing militarism aims to curb Chinese influence in the region. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | For the first time in its annual defense review, Japan directly mentioned the need to improve security and stability around Taiwan. On July 13, t…

Anand Naidoo (2021-07-16). The Heat: China's economy shows continued growth. america.cgtn.com New economic figures from China. What do they tell us about the strength of its economy? And, could they have a global impact?

Editor (2021-07-16). Why Human Rights in China and Tigray, But Not in Haiti, Palestine or Colombia? mronline.org Over eight days, from June 25-30, Haiti had been subjected to increasing state-sponsored, imperial and gang violence. Massacres killed almost 60 people in Port au Prince, including in Cité Soleil, Delmas and Pétionville, as well as on on Rue Magloire Ambroise. | July 16, 2021…

Editor (2021-07-16). Why Human Rights in China and Tigray, But Not in Haiti, Palestine or Colombia? mronline.org Over eight days, from June 25-30, Haiti had been subjected to increasing state-sponsored, imperial and gang violence. Massacres killed almost 60 people in Port au Prince, including in Cité Soleil, Delmas and Pétionville, as well as on on Rue Magloire Ambroise. | July 16, 2021…

Steve Sweeney (2021-07-16). China warns U.S. against continued provocations as military plane lands in Taiwan. peoplesworld.org

ecns.cn (2021-07-16). China to strengthen cooperation with Bangladesh in beating pandemic, alleviating poverty: FM. ecns.cn

teleSUR (2021-07-16). China's National Carbon Market Starts Online Trading. telesurenglish.net China's national carbon market started online trading on Friday, a significant step to help the country reduce its carbon footprint and meet emission targets, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE). | RELATED: | Trading began at 9: 30 a.m. at the Shanghai Environment and Energy Exchange, with the opening price for carbon quotas at US$7.4 U.S. per tonne. The first transaction was priced at US$8.1 per tonne, wi…

David Santoro (2021-07-16). China: The Forgotten Nuclear Power No More. asia-pacificresearch.com

Anonymous103 (2021-07-16). Japan's White Paper Identifies Taiwan As Key Tool In Containing China. southfront.org US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (R) and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (L) meet with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga (C) at his office in Tokyo on March 16, 2021. (Photo by KIM KYUNG-HOON / POOL / AFP)Japan's growing militarism aims to curb Chinese influence in the region. | Written by Paul Antonopoulos, independent geopolitical analyst | For the first time in its annual defense review, Japan directly mentioned the need to improve security and stability around Taiwan. On July 13, t…

Kerry Smith (2021-07-16). War games on despite pandemic, threat to Great Barrier Reef. greenleft.org.au Lurking off the coast of China's eastern seaboard are three United States aircraft carrier battle groups, to be joined by a British aircraft carrier group and Australian and Canadian warships. Talisman Sabre 2021 has just begun, reports Kerry Smith.

Anand Naidoo (2021-07-16). The Heat: China's economy shows continued growth. america.cgtn.com New economic figures from China. What do they tell us about the strength of its economy? And, could they have a global impact?

The Socialist Program (2021-07-15). China's Foreign Policy Part 5, 1989-1995: Navigating to Global Economic Integration after Tiananmen. liberationnews.org In the aftermath of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, China found itself internationally isolated and subjected to harsh new economic sanctions. Then in 1992, Deng Xiaoping launches the "Southern Tour", culminating in the dramatic deepening of market reforms. This leads to a massive influx of foreign investment as China becomes deeply integrated into the global economy.

Pepe Escobar (2021-07-15). The SCO's New Great Game in Central Asia: China's Economic Corridor into Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty (2021-07-15). China Cautiously Eyes New Regional Leadership Role As Afghanistan Fighting Intensifies. juancole.com By Reid Standish | — ( RFE/RL ) — As the security situation in Afghanistan worsens, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun a high-profile tour of Central Asia that analysts say is an effort by Beijing to boost its interests in the region. The weeklong visit to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan comes as the …

Karsten Riise (2021-07-15). China's Lead in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology and Quantum Computers. globalresearch.ca

Jeferson Miola (2021-07-15). Brasil, Haití, Cuba y las garras de Estados Unidos en América Latina. globalizacion.ca El bipartidismo estadounidense y su proyecto de dominación imperial en el mundo. La creciente influencia de China en América Latina en diversas esferas -comercial, financiera, política, económica, tecnológica y de inversión- ha desencadenado reacciones vigorosas del establishment estadounidense con el…

Arianna àÅlvarez àÅvalo (2021-07-15). Cuba, solidaridad y pandemia. globalizacion.ca øDónde estaban quienes unen las palabras ayuda y humanitaria cuando Estados Unidos prohibió la entrada de un buque proveniente de China con insumos para encarar el Covid y ayudar al pueblo cubano? øDónde estaban cuando Trump prohibió la ayuda monetaria…

_____ (2021-07-15). Destabilizing Cuba: Sanctions, Pandemic Hardship and Social Media Onslaught. strategic-culture.org Uncle Sam is not going to like Moscow and Beijing making inroads into his self-declared "backyard". But Uncle Sam has lost all moral authority to make serious objections. | A rash of public protests to hit Cuba was described by the White House as "spontaneous expressions of people exhausted with economic mismanagement and repression". President Joe Biden said the "United States stands with the people of Cuba as they bravely assert for their fundamental and universal rights." | The protests appear to have subsided as quickly as they erupted at the weekend. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has acknowledged there a…

Michael T. Klare (2021-07-15). Is a War With China Inevitable? thenation.com Is a War With China Inevitable?

Andrew Korybko (2021-07-15). What Kind of Help Does Haiti Really Need? orinocotribune.com By Andrew Korybko — Jul 13, 2021 | Recognizing Beijing as the legitimate government of a united China can unlock unparalleled developmental opportunities connected with the Belt & Road Initiative (BRI), which is emerging as among the most important centerpieces of the global economy, especially in…

Editor (2021-07-15). China and the supply chain: a comment on the June 2021 White House review. mronline.org Contrary to rhetoric from Democrats and Republicans, the U.S. has an economic interest in trade and peace with China | July 15, 2021 | Newswire…

Michael T. Klare (2021-07-15). U.S.-China Near-War Status Report. counterpunch.org It's the summer of 2026, five years after the Biden administration identified the People's Republic of China as the principal threat to U.S. security and Congress passed a raft of laws mandating a society-wide mobilization to ensure permanent U.S. domination of the Asia-Pacific region. Although major armed conflict between the United States and China has

_____ (2021-07-15). Destabilizing Cuba: Sanctions, Pandemic Hardship and Social Media Onslaught. strategic-culture.org Uncle Sam is not going to like Moscow and Beijing making inroads into his self-declared "backyard". But Uncle Sam has lost all moral authority to make serious objections. | A rash of public protests to hit Cuba was described by the White House as "spontaneous expressions of people exhausted with economic mismanagement and repression". President Joe Biden said the "United States stands with the people of Cuba as they bravely assert for their fundamental and universal rights." | The protests appear to have subsided as quickly as they erupted at the weekend. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has acknowledged there a…

The Socialist Program (2021-07-15). China's Foreign Policy Part 5, 1989-1995: Navigating to Global Economic Integration after Tiananmen. liberationnews.org In the aftermath of the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests, China found itself internationally isolated and subjected to harsh new economic sanctions. Then in 1992, Deng Xiaoping launches the "Southern Tour", culminating in the dramatic deepening of market reforms. This leads to a massive influx of foreign investment as China becomes deeply integrated into the global economy.

Pepe Escobar (2021-07-15). The SCO's New Great Game in Central Asia: China's Economic Corridor into Afghanistan. globalresearch.ca

Editor (2021-07-15). China and the supply chain: a comment on the June 2021 White House review. mronline.org Contrary to rhetoric from Democrats and Republicans, the U.S. has an economic interest in trade and peace with China | July 15, 2021 | Newswire…

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty (2021-07-15). China Cautiously Eyes New Regional Leadership Role As Afghanistan Fighting Intensifies. juancole.com By Reid Standish | — ( RFE/RL ) — As the security situation in Afghanistan worsens, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has begun a high-profile tour of Central Asia that analysts say is an effort by Beijing to boost its interests in the region. The weeklong visit to Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan comes as the …

Karsten Riise (2021-07-15). China's Lead in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology and Quantum Computers. globalresearch.ca

Michael T. Klare (2021-07-15). U.S.-China Near-War Status Report. counterpunch.org It's the summer of 2026, five years after the Biden administration identified the People's Republic of China as the principal threat to U.S. security and Congress passed a raft of laws mandating a society-wide mobilization to ensure permanent U.S. domination of the Asia-Pacific region. Although major armed conflict between the United States and China has

Michael T. Klare (2021-07-15). Is a War With China Inevitable? thenation.com Is a War With China Inevitable?

ecns.cn (2021-07-14). U.S. congressman warns against new 'Cold War'. ecns.cn U.S. Congressman Mark Green has warned against a new "Cold War" between the United States and China.

Lawrence Wittner (2021-07-14). Conflict or Cooperation in U.S.-China Relations? counterpunch.org The United States and China, the world's mightiest military and economic powers, are currently heading toward a Cold War or even a hot one, with disastrous consequences. But an alternative path is available and could be taken. Beginning in 2018, U.S. government policy toward China turned sharply hostile, bringing relations between the two nations to

Michael T. Klare (2021-07-14). On the Brink in 2026: U.S.-China Near-War Status Report. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — It's the summer of 2026, five years after the Biden administration identified the People's Republic of China as the principal threat to U.S. security and Congress passed a raft of laws mandating a society-wide mobilization to ensure permanent U.S. domination of the Asia-Pacific region. Although major armed conflict between the United …

Staff (2021-07-14). China cheers Russia's move away from US dollar in favor of yuan. rt.com Beijing has welcomed Russia's decision to cut the US currency from its National Wealth Fund and give the yuan a bigger role, China's Foreign Ministry has announced. | Last week, Russia fully eliminated the US dollar from its National Wealth Fund, reducing its share from 35% to zero. Meanwhile, it raised the amount of Chinese yuan in the fund to 30.4%, which put it in second place after the euro with 39.7%. | Also on rt.com | | Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Russia's…

ecns.cn (2021-07-14). China supports Afghanistan to build inclusive gov't on its own: FM. ecns.cn China expects Afghanistan to make a broad and inclusive power arrangement, pursue a steady and sound policy toward Muslims, resolutely fight all types of terrorism and extremist thoughts, and commit to friendly relations with all its neighbors, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2021-07-14). China Opens the SCO Pathway to Kabul, India Should Go Along. asia-pacificresearch.com

Joseph Thomas (2021-07-14). Belt & Road: The China-Laos-Thailand Corridor. asia-pacificresearch.com

Rick Rozoff (2021-07-14). SCO: U.S. promoting Indo-Pacific initiative to contain Russia and China, weaken ASEAN. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com SCO: U.S. promoting Indo-Pacific initiative to contain Russia and China, weaken ASEAN Washington is pushing its Indo-Pacific agenda to isolate Russia, deter China and diminish the role of the ten-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The above accusation was made by the Russian delegation to a meeting of foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization …

ecns.cn (2021-07-14). U.S. congressman warns against new 'Cold War'. ecns.cn U.S. Congressman Mark Green has warned against a new "Cold War" between the United States and China.

Lawrence Wittner (2021-07-14). Conflict or Cooperation in U.S.-China Relations? counterpunch.org The United States and China, the world's mightiest military and economic powers, are currently heading toward a Cold War or even a hot one, with disastrous consequences. But an alternative path is available and could be taken. Beginning in 2018, U.S. government policy toward China turned sharply hostile, bringing relations between the two nations to

Michael T. Klare (2021-07-14). On the Brink in 2026: U.S.-China Near-War Status Report. juancole.com ( Tomdispatch.com ) — It's the summer of 2026, five years after the Biden administration identified the People's Republic of China as the principal threat to U.S. security and Congress passed a raft of laws mandating a society-wide mobilization to ensure permanent U.S. domination of the Asia-Pacific region. Although major armed conflict between the United …

Staff (2021-07-14). China cheers Russia's move away from US dollar in favor of yuan. rt.com Beijing has welcomed Russia's decision to cut the US currency from its National Wealth Fund and give the yuan a bigger role, China's Foreign Ministry has announced. | Last week, Russia fully eliminated the US dollar from its National Wealth Fund, reducing its share from 35% to zero. Meanwhile, it raised the amount of Chinese yuan in the fund to 30.4%, which put it in second place after the euro with 39.7%. | Also on rt.com | | Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Russia's…

ecns.cn (2021-07-14). China supports Afghanistan to build inclusive gov't on its own: FM. ecns.cn China expects Afghanistan to make a broad and inclusive power arrangement, pursue a steady and sound policy toward Muslims, resolutely fight all types of terrorism and extremist thoughts, and commit to friendly relations with all its neighbors, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said.

Rick Rozoff (2021-07-14). SCO: U.S. promoting Indo-Pacific initiative to contain Russia and China, weaken ASEAN. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com SCO: U.S. promoting Indo-Pacific initiative to contain Russia and China, weaken ASEAN Washington is pushing its Indo-Pacific agenda to isolate Russia, deter China and diminish the role of the ten-nation Association of Southeast Asian Nations. The above accusation was made by the Russian delegation to a meeting of foreign ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization …

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2021-07-14). China Opens the SCO Pathway to Kabul, India Should Go Along. asia-pacificresearch.com

Joseph Thomas (2021-07-14). Belt & Road: The China-Laos-Thailand Corridor. asia-pacificresearch.com

Black Alliance for Peace (2021-07-13). Why Human Rights in China and Tigray, but Not in Haiti, Palestine or Colombia? globalresearch.ca

sputniknews (2021-07-13). China-Russia-N.Korea Ties Reinforced on Equal Footing, Experts Believe. sputniknews.com China and its two neighbors with significant relations – Russia and North Korea – have been strengthening their ties recently, as Chinese analysts said that ties among China, Russia and North Korea are totally different in nature from the US-Japan-South Korea alliance.

teleSUR (2021-07-13). China Kicks Off Lunar Sample Study Programs. telesurenglish.net On Monday, China delivered 17 grams of lunar samples brought back by the Chang'e-5 probe to 13 institutions, which applied for research programs to the Lunar Exploration and Space Program Center of the China National Space Administration (CNSA). | RELATED: | "This is the first batch of lunar samples delivered to research institutions. More samples will be released and delivered in the future as planned," said the CNSA Director Liu…

ecns.cn (2021-07-13). China slams Washington's genocide claim as the 'biggest lie of the century'. ecns.cn China said on Tuesday that the Biden administration's report renewing genocide allegations against China in Xinjiang is the "biggest lie of the century."

ecns.cn (2021-07-13). China urges relevant Western countries to tackle racial discrimination. ecns.cn

Julio Yao Villalaz (2021-07-13). 11 claves del exito de la República Popular China. globalizacion.ca El 1 de julio de 2021 se cumplió el Centenario de fundación del Partido Comunista de China y el 6 de julio se llevó a cabo una Conferencia virtual del Secretario General del PCCh y presidente de la República Popular…

_____ (2021-07-13). On the Brink in 2026: US-China Near-War Status Report. commondreams.org A perverse loophole allows owners of profitable teams—and their heirs—to lower their tax bills by claiming huge paper losses.

Jacob Hornberger (2021-07-13). The Danger NATO Poses to Americans. counterpunch.org Imagine a massive nuclear exchange between the United States and China. That obviously would not be a pretty sight for the people of either nation. As the mushroom clouds arose over both nations, imagine thinking to yourself: "All this because of a socialist road." According to an article in the London Daily Mail, the governments

Moderator (2021-07-13). The Chinese Missile Crisis of 2026. scheerpost.com U.S. Pacific Fleet / CC BY-NC 2.0] By Michael Klare / TomDispatch It's the summer of 2026, five years after the Biden administration identified the People's Republic of China as the principal threat to U.S. security and Congress passed a raft of laws mandating a society-wide mobilization to ensure permanent U.S. domination of the Asia-Pacific region. Although major armed conflict between the… |

WSWS (2021-07-13). Beijing mounts a diplomatic counteroffensive against Washington's aggressive stance. wsws.org The central thrust of Chinese President Xi's address to a global online gathering of 500 political parties was a barely concealed criticism of the hegemonic role of American imperialism.

Black Alliance for Peace (2021-07-13). Why Human Rights in China and Tigray, but Not in Haiti, Palestine or Colombia? globalresearch.ca

Jacob Hornberger (2021-07-13). The Danger NATO Poses to Americans. counterpunch.org Imagine a massive nuclear exchange between the United States and China. That obviously would not be a pretty sight for the people of either nation. As the mushroom clouds arose over both nations, imagine thinking to yourself: "All this because of a socialist road." According to an article in the London Daily Mail, the governments

sputniknews (2021-07-13). China-Russia-N.Korea Ties Reinforced on Equal Footing, Experts Believe. sputniknews.com China and its two neighbors with significant relations – Russia and North Korea – have been strengthening their ties recently, as Chinese analysts said that ties among China, Russia and North Korea are totally different in nature from the US-Japan-South Korea alliance.

ecns.cn (2021-07-13). China slams Washington's genocide claim as the 'biggest lie of the century'. ecns.cn China said on Tuesday that the Biden administration's report renewing genocide allegations against China in Xinjiang is the "biggest lie of the century."

Moderator (2021-07-13). The Chinese Missile Crisis of 2026. scheerpost.com U.S. Pacific Fleet / CC BY-NC 2.0] By Michael Klare / TomDispatch It's the summer of 2026, five years after the Biden administration identified the People's Republic of China as the principal threat to U.S. security and Congress passed a raft of laws mandating a society-wide mobilization to ensure permanent U.S. domination of the Asia-Pacific region. Although major armed conflict between the… |

ecns.cn (2021-07-13). China urges relevant Western countries to tackle racial discrimination. ecns.cn

WSWS (2021-07-13). Beijing mounts a diplomatic counteroffensive against Washington's aggressive stance. wsws.org The central thrust of Chinese President Xi's address to a global online gathering of 500 political parties was a barely concealed criticism of the hegemonic role of American imperialism.

Staff (2021-07-13). China apoya a Cuba y rechaza injerencia de E.E U.U en temas internos. cubadebate.cu China confirmó este martes su firme apoyo a Cuba en la protección de la estabilidad social, rechazó cualquier acto injerencista en sus asuntos internos y exigió a Estados Unidos levantar ya el bloqueo económico, comercial y financiero. Zhao Lijian, vocero del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores, aseguró que su Gobierno respalda a la isla.

Julio Yao Villalaz (2021-07-13). 11 claves del exito de la República Popular China. globalizacion.ca El 1 de julio de 2021 se cumplió el Centenario de fundación del Partido Comunista de China y el 6 de julio se llevó a cabo una Conferencia virtual del Secretario General del PCCh y presidente de la República Popular…

_____ (2021-07-13). On the Brink in 2026: US-China Near-War Status Report. commondreams.org A perverse loophole allows owners of profitable teams—and their heirs—to lower their tax bills by claiming huge paper losses.

Black Alliance for Peace (2021-07-12). Why Human Rights in China and Tigray but Not in Haiti, Palestine, or Colombia? dissidentvoice.org U.S. President Joe Biden and the Democrats have been playing the "Black Lives Matter" tune on their fiddle. Biden even raised the issue of Black Lives Matter during his presidential campaign. But, just days after Biden was sworn into office, his administration lent support for the Haitian dictator, Jovenel MoàØse, who stayed in office past …

Staff (2021-07-12). China says it 'drove away' US warship 'illegally' in waters claimed by Beijing on anniversary of Hague ruling on South China Sea. rt.com Beijing has once again called on the US to desist from provocative behavior after an American warship entered the waters around the Paracel Islands on the fifth anniversary of a court ruling against Chinese claims to the region. | In a statement on Monday, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said it had dealt with an American warship, the USS 'Benfold', which had entered the waters around the Paracel Islands without China's approval. | "We urge the United States to immediately stop such provocative actions," it said in a statement, adding that the US must refrain from further moves tha…

sputniknews (2021-07-12). Chinese Military Says US Warship Illegally Entered Waters Near Parcel Islands in South China Sea. sputniknews.com Earlier, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States urges China to cease its "provocative behaviour" and to respect international law when it comes to the South China Sea issue.

ecns.cn (2021-07-12). Xinjiang officials, teachers debunk claims of 'forced boarding' of students. ecns.cn Officials and teachers in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have debunked claims of "forced boarding" of ethnic minority students by sharing their stories and views on local education.

WSWS (2021-07-12). US imposes new sanctions on China over Uyghurs. wsws.org The bans are part of the escalating US confrontation with China, in which a propaganda campaign of lies and distortions is accompanying a relentless military build-up.

Hedelberto López Blanch (2021-07-12). Estados Unidos ya no puede detener a China. globalizacion.ca Washington esta buscando por todos los medios debilitar a la República Popular China que con un constante e indetenible crecimiento amenaza convertirse en pocos años en la primera economía mundial. La hegemonía imperial estadounidense ha perdido en los últimos tiempos…

Rick Sterling (2021-07-12). Weaponizing "Humanitarian Aid" to Syria: Deceitful Cover for U.S. Support of Al Qaeda and Excuse to Violate Syrian Sovereignty and UN Charter. covertactionmagazine.com On Friday July 9 the UN Security Council unanimously agreed to a conditional one-year extension of the Turkey/Syria border crossing at Bab al Hawa. As part of the agreement, the UN Secretary General needs to report regularly on what is happening with the aid going into the Al Qaeda dominated zone. Evidently Russia and China thought …

Black Alliance for Peace (2021-07-12). Why Human Rights in China and Tigray but Not in Haiti, Palestine, or Colombia? dissidentvoice.org U.S. President Joe Biden and the Democrats have been playing the "Black Lives Matter" tune on their fiddle. Biden even raised the issue of Black Lives Matter during his presidential campaign. But, just days after Biden was sworn into office, his administration lent support for the Haitian dictator, Jovenel MoàØse, who stayed in office past …

WSWS (2021-07-12). US imposes new sanctions on China over Uyghurs. wsws.org The bans are part of the escalating US confrontation with China, in which a propaganda campaign of lies and distortions is accompanying a relentless military build-up.

Staff (2021-07-12). China says it 'drove away' US warship 'illegally' in waters claimed by Beijing on anniversary of Hague ruling on South China Sea. rt.com Beijing has once again called on the US to desist from provocative behavior after an American warship entered the waters around the Paracel Islands on the fifth anniversary of a court ruling against Chinese claims to the region. | In a statement on Monday, the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army said it had dealt with an American warship, the USS 'Benfold', which had entered the waters around the Paracel Islands without China's approval. | "We urge the United States to immediately stop such provocative actions," it said in a statement, adding that the US must refrain from further moves tha…

sputniknews (2021-07-12). Chinese Military Says US Warship Illegally Entered Waters Near Parcel Islands in South China Sea. sputniknews.com Earlier, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said that the United States urges China to cease its "provocative behaviour" and to respect international law when it comes to the South China Sea issue.

ecns.cn (2021-07-12). Xinjiang officials, teachers debunk claims of 'forced boarding' of students. ecns.cn Officials and teachers in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region have debunked claims of "forced boarding" of ethnic minority students by sharing their stories and views on local education.

Hedelberto López Blanch (2021-07-12). Estados Unidos ya no puede detener a China. globalizacion.ca Washington esta buscando por todos los medios debilitar a la República Popular China que con un constante e indetenible crecimiento amenaza convertirse en pocos años en la primera economía mundial. La hegemonía imperial estadounidense ha perdido en los últimos tiempos…

_____ (2021-07-11). China Mega Investment Deal With Iran Blows U.S. Out of the Picture. strategic-culture.org A new world in the East is amalgamating as a direct result of American's delusional views about where it thinks it is in the world, Martin Jay writes. | China has just announced that it will invest 400 bn dollars in Iran over a period of 25 years in exchange for a great deal on Iran's oil — in the latest move of absolute defiance against the U.S. and its secondary sanctions. Where's this all heading? | 400 bn dollars is a considerable amount of money to invest in Iran, which, since Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the JCPOA (otherwise called the 'Iran Deal') we can certainly say is a poor country. In exc…

Lawrence Wittner (2021-07-11). Conflict or Cooperation in U.S.-China Relations? zcomm.org The United States and China, the world's mightiest military and economic powers, are currently heading toward a Cold War or even a hot one, with disastrous consequences. But an alternative path is available and could be taken. Beginning in 2018, U.S. government policy toward China turned sharply hostile, bringing relations between the two nations to

Lawrence Wittner (2021-07-11). Conflict or Cooperation in U.S.-China Relations? warisacrime.org The United States and China, the world's mightiest military and economic powers, are currently heading toward a Cold War or even a hot one, with disastrous consequences. But an alternative path is available and could be taken. Beginning in 2018, U.S. government policy toward China turned sharply hostile, bringing relations between the two nations to …

Staff (2021-07-11). Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un vow to bring China-North Korea ties to 'new level,' marking 60th anniversary of mutual defense treaty. rt.com Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un have pledged to strengthen their friendly relations as they exchanged messages on the 60th anniversary of a bilateral landmark defense treaty. | The close ties between the nations have been "gaining momentum" in recent years, having "comprehensively developed onto a higher stage in all fields, including politics, economy, military and culture," Kim said, according to North Korean state news agency KCNA. | The bilateral treaty has played a pivotal role in ensuring peace and stability in Asia against "hostile forces" in the region, the North Korean…

sputniknews (2021-07-11). China Promises to Respond to US Blacklisting 23 Chinese Companies, Commerce Ministry Says. sputniknews.com BEIJING (Sputnik) – Beijing strongly objects to the United States blacklisting 23 Chinese companies and will adopt an appropriate response to that, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday.

_____ (2021-07-11). N.Korea, China leaders vow greater coop. in face of enemy. en.mehrnews.com The leaders of North Korea and China traded messages vowing to strengthen cooperation on the anniversary of their treaty of friendship, cooperation, and mutual assistance between the two countries.

sputniknews (2021-07-11). Pompeo Says Russia Needs to 'See the Pain', Blasts Biden for Looking 'Weak' Before Putin. sputniknews.com The Trump-era CIA chief and secretary of state has spent months attacking the current administration on a range of domestic and foreign policy matters, and urged Washington to take a 'tougher' stance on Russia, China and Iran.

_____ (2021-07-11). US Blacklists More Foreign Firms. popularresistance.org The US Commerce Department claimed on Friday that the companies had been "implicated in human rights violations and abuses in the implementation of China's campaign of repression, mass detention, and high technology surveillance against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other members of Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region."

_____ (2021-07-11). US Blacklists More Foreign Firms. popularresistance.org The Biden administration has added 14 Chinese companies along with 20 other entities — including some from Iran and Russia — to its economic blacklist over claims of "human rights violations." | The US Commerce Department claimed on Friday that the companies had been "implicated in human rights violations and abuses in the implementation of China's campaign of repression, mass detention, and high technology surveillance against Uyghurs, Kazakhs, and other members of Muslim minority groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region." | "The Department of Commerce remains firmly committed to taking strong…

Shi Yi (2021-07-11). Shanghai leads way in China's carbon transition. zcomm.org Many Chinese cities and provinces are working on plans to hit peak carbon before 2030. Shanghai, China's most developed city, is set to lead the way…