(2022-01-07). Yes, there really were only two COVID deaths in mainland China in 2021. Here's how they did it. liberationnews.org To someone who lives under U.S. capitalism, a medical system that can successfully curb a pandemic like COVID-19 may seem like fantasy. What did the people, government, and Communist Party of China do to accomplish this incredible result?>
(2022-01-07). Understanding the China-US conflict. greenleft.org.au Author William Briggs characterises the intensifying conflict between the United States and China as a rivalry between two capitalist powers, one growing in strength, the other long dominant but now declining, writes Chris Slee.
(2022-01-07). China urges reflection on ramshackle 'democracy'. ecns.cn Democracy is a common value of humanity instead of a tool for political manipulation, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said Thursday, adding that moves to put a label on democracy－while weaponizing and politicizing it－are not a grand show, but a low trick.
(2022-01-07). Is Biden Risking War by Pushing Taiwan Independence? — Larry Wilkerson. dissidentvoice.org With Biden increasingly treating Taiwan as an independent country, is he provoking a military response from China that could go nuclear? Larry Wilkerson joins Paul Jay on theAnalysis.news.
(2022-01-07). Blast rocks canteen in China's Chongqing, casualties unknown. ecns.cn A blast rocked a canteen of a subdistrict office in Wulong District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, about noon on Friday, local authorities said.
(2022-01-07). China reiterates implementation of 'double reduction' policy. ecns.cn The Chinese education authority has stressed banning irregular off-campus tutoring activities featuring curriculum subjects and warned against excessive homework amid the upcoming winter vacation.
(2022-01-07). Joint statement of Australia-Japan leaders' meeting interferes in China's domestic affairs: Chinese embassy. ecns.cn The joint statement of the Australia-Japan leaders' meeting interferes in China's internal affairs, said the Chinese embassy in Australia on Friday.
(2022-01-07). Chinese FM refutes 'debt trap' allegation in China-Africa cooperation. ecns.cn The so-called allegation of "debt trap" is groundless and has been hyped up by some people with ulterior motives to smear China-Africa cooperation, visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said here Thursday.
(2022-01-07). 2022 NEV Show opens in Haikou. ecns.cn The 2022 Haikou International New Energy Vehicle & Connected Mobility Show opened Thursday in south China's Hainan Province.
(2022-01-07). At least 20 trapped as explosion rocks govt office. rt.com 
Emergency services are trying to rescue some 20 people after a blast shook an office block in Chongqing, China | A building, understood to house a government canteen, has collapsed in the Chinese city of Chongqing following an explosion. According to state news, at least 20 people remain trapped in the rubble. | A blast ripped through a building in the central Chinese metropolis of Chongqing at 12: 10pm on Friday. State media says the explosion was caused by a "suspected gas leak" in a canteen and resulted in the collapse of a neighborhood committee building. | According to news outlet CCTV, authorities have se…
(2022-01-07). North Korea claims US is leading 'hostile forces' in Olympics decision. rt.com 
The US has been accused of "insulting" China over the Beijing Olympics by North Korea, which has said it will not participate in the Games and praised Xi Jinping's government | North Korea has reached a decision over the Beijing Olympics in an announcement influenced by the pandemic and the "hostile forces" being led by the US. | Pyongyang has announced that it will not be participating in the Games and Paralympics in February, repeating its decision over the Tokyo Olympics in summer 2021, when it did not send a team because of purported fears over Covid. | North Korea's national Olympic committee and sports m…
(2022-01-07). Over 20 trapped after blast rocks canteen in China's Chongqing. ecns.cn More than 20 people were believed to have been trapped after a blast rocked a canteen of a subdistrict office in Wulong District, southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, on Friday noon.
(2022-01-07). Chinese FM elaborates on initiative of peaceful development in Horn of Africa. ecns.cn China stands ready to propose the "Initiative of Peaceful Development in the Horn of Africa" to support regional countries in addressing security, development and governance challenges.
(2022-01-07). All villages expected to gain access to delivery across China. ecns.cn Every village will be accessible to delivery in rural areas across China in 2022, according to the State Post Bureau of China.
(2022-01-07). China's Hunan launches China-Laos int'l freight train service. ecns.cn The China-Laos freight train service linking Huaihua City of central China's Hunan Province and Lao capital Vientiane kicked off operation on Thursday, opening a new shortcut from Hunan to ASEAN countries.
(2022-01-07). China dedicated to delivering splendid Winter Olympics: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China will do its best to deliver a splendid, exceptional and extraordinary Winter Olympics for the world, making all participants feel spring-like warmth and injecting more solidarity, confidence and strength into the world, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday.
(2022-01-07). Chinese research team applies aerospace tech to ski helmet. ecns.cn China's self-developed ski helmet, which uses aerospace technology, has made its debut in Dalian, Liaoning Province, as the 2022 Winter Games draw near.
(2022-01-07). China believes Kazakh authorities can solve problem properly: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday that China believes Kazakh authorities can solve its problem properly when asked to comment on the recent mass protests taking place in the country.
(2022-01-07). Bullet train service for Olympics makes debut trip. ecns.cn The new bullet train service for the upcoming Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games made its maiden journey to a new railway station on Thursday.
(2022-01-07). Preview of smart canteen for Winter Olympics reporters. ecns.cn Intelligent catering facilities inside the canteen for Winter Olympics reporters in Beijing.
(2022-01-07). 'Cloud' technology to facilitate 2022 Winter Games. ecns.cn Using core systems built upon the Alibaba Cloud, the 2022 Winter Games will be the first "Cloud Olympics," according to the Beijing Organizing Committee for the event.
(2022-01-07). Smart Olympic train starts service in Beijing. ecns.cn Smart Olympic trains connecting Beijing and Zhangjiakou starts service in Beijing.
(2022-01-07). In pics: Winter scenery of Xinjiang village. ecns.cn
(2022-01-06). US Breaks Own"Diplomatic Boycott" of 2022 Beijing Olympics — Up to 60 US Diplomats to Attend. newatlas.report January 6, 2022 (The New Atlas) — The US had announced a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics — yet nearly 60 US diplomats will be attending the games nonetheless. How serious can Washington's belief be that "genocide" is taking place in China if it is allowing its athletes to participate in the …
(2022-01-06). BOMBSHELL: India's Role in the US Proxy war on Myanmar (and on China). newatlas.report January 6, 2022 (The New Atlas) — Just as India had in the past aided US foreign policy objectives against China through hosting violent militant groups targeting Tibet, India is once again hosting militants, this time targeting China's BRI partner, Myanmar in Southeast Asia. Reuters admits that armed militants and their weapons are staged inside …
(2022-01-06). Updates: Russian, Belarusian CSTO troops arrive in Kazakhstan. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com The Kazakh government's Kazinform English-language website is still down. TASS: Gun battles resume in Almaty 112 Ukraine: Kazakhstan: 18 law enforcers killed, 748 wounded in street fights Global Times: China, Russia to definitely support stable geo-security of Kazakhstan Belarusian Telegraph Agency: Belarusian president compares situation in Kazakhstan to 2005 "Tulip Revolution" in neighboring Kyrgyzstan, post-election …
(2022-01-06). Reposting of an article on Kazakhstan from September. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Pentagon seeks to gain foothold in Kazakhstan against China Analyst Alya Kaminskaya does not rule out that the Pentagon seeks to use the Almaty hub [in Kazakhstan] as "an air base for reconnaissance and military cargo planes." She points out that Almaty International Airport no longer belongs to Kazakhstan since news emerged in May that 100% of its …
(2022-01-06). Indonesia Export Ban Puts China in a Coal Bind. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2022-01-06). Why the US Cannot Force China Out of the Middle East. journal-neo.org 
The China-Middle East relations have grown multi-dimensional to the extent that Washington's persistent efforts to unplug them have fell on deaf ears in Abu Dhabi and beyond. At the same time, Washington's own troubles with other Middle East states, such as Saudi Arabia, have directly allowed China to expand its ties beyond economic cooperation, trade …
(2022-01-06). FAST approves 27 int'l applications for observation since opening. ecns.cn A total of 27 international applications from 14 countries for observation by using China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) have been approved since it opened to global astronomers from March, 2021.
(2022-01-06). Tibet receives over 41 mln visitors in 2021. ecns.cn Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region received 41.5 million visitors in 2021, according to local authorities.
(2022-01-06). British Intelligence Intensifies its Struggle against Russia and China in Central Asia. journal-neo.org 
In a recent interview for the The Telegraph Damian Hinds, the British Minister of State for Security and Borders, named the most threatening states with which British politicians and secret service agents must contend. According to him, clear dangers are posed by Russia, China, and Iran. That a representative of Britain's present-day political and military …
(2022-01-06). Hainan free trade port attracts projects worth over 5 bln USD. ecns.cn Construction of 142 projects involving a total investment of 37.3 billion yuan (about 5.85 billion U.S. dollars) started Thursday in south China's Hainan free trade port.
(2022-01-06). China's lockdown in Xi'an suppressing COVID-19 outbreak. wsws.org China's actions stand in stark contrast to the disastrous policies of other governments around the world that have allowed the virus, particularly the latest Omicron variant, to run rampant through their populations.
(2022-01-06). Behind Closed Doors, US Urged Israel to Hamper Chinese Investments in Country – Report. sputniknews.com Over the last decade, former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried to strengthen ties with China and solicit Chinese investment in Israel's infrastructure and technology industries.
(2022-01-06). Space station's robotic arm performs successful maneuver. ecns.cn China's Tiangong space station conducted a test using its robotic arm to reposition the Tianzhou 2 cargo spaceship on Thursday morning, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2022-01-06). China calls for prudent action on Korean Peninsula issue. ecns.cn All relevant parties should act prudently and make joint efforts to promote the political settlement of the Korean Peninsula issue, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Thursday.
(2022-01-06). FAST approves 27 int'l applications for observation since operation. ecns.cn The latest science and research progress of China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) and international applications for observation were introduced by the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) at a press conference on Wednesday.
(2022-01-06). Leading contractor plans more than 40 space launches. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp, the country's major space contractor, plans to carry out more than 40 space launch missions this year, according to its annual work report.
(2022-01-06). Woman miscarries outside hospital during lockdown. rt.com 
Eight-months pregnant woman lost her baby after not being admitted to hospital promptly due to an invalid Covid test | An investigation has been launched in China following massive public outcry, after a post on social media shared how an expectant mother nearing full term had bled outside a hospital, then miscarried while awaiting a Covid test. | Officials from a hospital in the Chinese city of Xian in the country's north-west have been punished for refusing immediate help to a patient in need, authorities said on Thursday, according to AFP. The expectant mother, who was eight months into her pregnancy, was a…
(2022-01-06). Australia & Japan sign 'landmark' defense pact amid China tensions. rt.com 
Canberra and Tokyo have committed to enhanced cooperation between their militaries following a year of talks | A "landmark" defense deal has been signed by the governments of Australia and Japan, amid increased tensions with China in the Asia-Pacific. The pact sees the two nations commit to reciprocal military access. | On Thursday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a virtual meeting to put pen to paper on the Reciprocal Access Agreement. | "Japan is our closest partner in Asia, as demonstrated by our special strategic partnership — Australia's only su…
(2022-01-06). Red-billed gulls enjoy Kunming winter. ecns.cn Red-billed gulls fly above the bank of Dianchi Lake in Kunming, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2022-01-06). Tibet's highway mileage hits 120,000 km. ecns.cn Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region has constructed 120,000 km of highways, according to the fifth session of the 11th People's Congress of Tibet.
(2022-01-06). China to set up national botanical garden system. ecns.cn China will set up a national botanical garden system to strengthen ex-situ conservation of endangered plant species, said the National Forestry and Grassland Administration Thursday.
(2022-01-06). China's largest land port bustles with China-Europe freight trains. ecns.cn The Chinese land port of Manzhouli on the China-Russia border handled 4,235 China-Europe freight trains in 2021, up 18 percent year on year, said the local railway authorities.
(2022-01-06). Beijing sets air quality record in 2021. ecns.cn
(2022-01-06). Traditional Chinese incense: special gift to Beijing Winter Olympics. ecns.cn Gu Junming, an inheritor of traditional Chinese incense-making craft, is cerebrating the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics with his unique gifts.
(2022-01-06). Beijing to become greener this year. ecns.cn Beijing plans to plant 10,000 hectares of trees this year in an effort to raise the city's forest coverage rate to 44.8 percent, local authorities said Thursday.
(2022-01-06). Harbin Ice Lantern Fair opens to celebrate Winter Olympics. ecns.cn The 48th Ice Lantern Fair kicked off in Harbin on Wednesday. A variety of glittering ice sculptures with Olympic elements were exhibited to celebrate the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
(2022-01-06). Winter Olympics medalists to receive woolen bouquets. ecns.cn Crocheted wool bouquets will replace the traditional fresh flowers that are presented to award winners at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, according to a recent announcement by the event organizer.