(2022-02-13). The United States, war on two fronts and loss of empire. greenleft.org.au The propaganda war against China and Russia got a whole lot worse in the past week. The very real danger of war either in our region, or in Europe, was made abundantly clear, argues William Briggs.
(2022-02-13). Interview: UN refugee agency official says China's contribution helps alleviate dire situation in Afghanistan. ecns.cn The resources provided by China to Afghanistan are helping the internally displaced Afghans to weather the harsh winter and COVID-19 pandemic, while China's engagement in political levels would facilitate a long-term solution to the situation.
(2022-02-13). President Moon and the Beijing Olympics. journal-neo.org 
On February 4, 2022, the Winter Olympic Games opened in Beijing, where 63 South Korean athletes will compete for medals in six sports. On December 6, 2021, Jen Psaki said that the United States is "diplomatically boycotting" the Beijing Winter Olympics because of human rights violations in China. The next day, on December 7, the …
(2022-02-13). China to keep prices stable in 2022 amid solid efforts. ecns.cn Looking into 2022, China has a solid foundation for stable prices, after prices remained within an appropriate range throughout 2021, experts said.
(2022-02-13). China, Netherlands to enhance ties, cooperation. ecns.cn China and the Netherlands should take the opportunity of 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties to boost bilateral relations and cooperation, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Friday.
(2022-02-13). COVID-19 vaccine boosters available in Venezuela. america.cgtn.com 
Venezuela has started administering booster vaccinations against COVID-19, as the country continues its efforts to keep the pandemic under control. For the boosters, Venezuela is using China's Sinopharm and Russia's Sputniklight vaccines. One of those getting a booster is Augusto Mancini. He went to a vaccination center in …
(2022-02-13). Lao leader speaks highly of China-Laos railway. ecns.cn General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party Central Committee and Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith has spoken highly of the China-Laos Railway during his recent trip by the Lane Xang EMU train and inspection on the railway's operation.
(2022-02-13). Quad is a tool to contain China: Foreign Ministry spokesperson. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Friday described the Quad, an informal alliance between the United States, Japan, Australia and India, as a "tool to contain China."
(2022-02-13). Beijing Winter Olympics set record-breaking viewership: OBS. ecns.cn A record number of viewers are watching the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, Yiannis Exarchos, CEO of Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS), said on Thursday.
(2022-02-13). Beijing 2022 runs smoothly as it passes half-way point: organizers. ecns.cn The Beijing Olympics has been running smoothly going into its second week of competition, said Yang Shu'an, vice president of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2022 Olympic Winter Games (BOCOG).
(2022-02-13). Xinjiang's Yecheng County launches first freight train to Tajikistan. ecns.cn A freight train loaded with 1,980 tons of fiberboard departed the Yecheng County railway station on Wednesday. It is expected to arrive in Tajikistan after a 15-day journey.
(2022-02-12). Eileen Gu Controversy Exposes the Importance of Racial Loyalty to the American Empire. orinocotribune.com 
By Danny Haiphong — Feb 9, 2022 | The young skier has become the target of a racist backlash that oozes from every orifice of the US's New Cold War. | Eileen Gu is a world class skier who has already won her first gold medal in the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics at the age of 18. Gu was raised in San Francisco by a mixed-race family. Her mom, who she posts about often
(2022-02-12). Front Line In New Cold War On China. popularresistance.org With a diplomatic boycott by Western governments, corporate media propaganda has demonized China over the 2022 Winter Olympics. | Britain's major newspaper the Financial Times openly declared, "Beijing Winter Olympics: the new front line in the US-China cold war." | China expert Carl Zha joins Multipolarista to pick apart the propaganda and explain what's really happening.
(2022-02-12). A Damning Indictment of Monopoly Media Dishonesty. dissidentvoice.org The Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC) sought to use podcaster Daniel Dumbrill, a long-time Canadian resident in China, for propagandistic purposes. The media savvy Dumbrill was prepared for this. Said Dumbrill, "Today, I'm going to indisputably and unmistakably demonstrate how mainstream media shapes your views and opinions through manipulation, dishonesty, and outright lies." Influenced by the …
(2022-02-12). How China became an Olympic boogeyman for the West. peoplesdispatch.org The history of the Olympic Games shows both the struggle by China and the Global South to be accepted by the U.S. and other imperialist nations, as well as alternative models to it…
(2022-02-12). U.S. Has 940 Times As High Death-Rate From Covid As China Does. southfront.org 
by Eric Zuesse | America has had 2,819 covid-19 deaths per million residents, versus China's 3 covid-19 deaths per million residents. That's 940 times higher. | America has had 237,119 covid-19 cases (diagnosed instances of the active disease), versus China's 74 covid-19 cases (diagnosed instances of the active disease). That's 3,204 times higher. | Although America has been more than 3 times as successful at treating the disease as China has been (3,204/940), China has been 3,204 times as successful at preventing the disease as America has been. | China has done this while almost consistently having a lower u…
(2022-02-12). National medical bulk-buy program to be expanded. ecns.cn China plans to expand its national bulk-buying program for drugs and high-value medical consumables this year to reduce medical costs, a health official said on Friday.
(2022-02-12). China's self-developed large amphibious aircraft passes test run. ecns.cn China's independently developed large amphibious aircraft, the AG600-1003, was successfully tested for the first time in the order of No. 1, 2, 3, and 4 engines.
(2022-02-12). Meet Russia's Beijing golden girls. rt.com 
The quartet of Russian stars produced a blistering gold medal performance at the Winter Olympics | The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) team has its third gold medal of the Beijing Winter Olympics after an imperious performance from the women's 4x5km cross-country relay team in China on Saturday. | The awesome Russian foursome romped home after a tussle with the second-placed Germans, while powerhouses Sweden were forced to settle for the bronze. | Russia's ROC stars celebrated wildly on clinching victory as youngster Veronika Stepanova anchored the final leg. | There was even a celebratory twirl on the podium…
(2022-02-12). Diverse food for Beijing 2022 wins hearts of global athletes. ecns.cn Athletes from all over the world have shared diverse dishes provided by China during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Traditional Chinese food like dumplings have been particularly popular among global followers.
(2022-02-12). One killed, 42 wounded in China bus explosion – police. tass.com The victims were hospitalized to receive medical care…
(2022-02-12). Falkland Islands of Contention between China and Britain. journal-neo.org 
Despite the active efforts of the White House, by various dirty machinations and the failed attempt at a "diplomatic boycott," to belittle the significance of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games, these Games themselves, as well as the contacts held against their background by the Chinese authorities with the leaders of a number of foreign states, …
(2022-02-12). US exploits Quad meeting in Australia to condemn Russia. wsws.org The failure of the US, Japan, Australia and India to concur over the Ukraine crisis did not stop the four powers from targeting China, despite the Indian external affairs minister's claim that the grouping was not directed "against" anyone.
(2022-02-12). Ambassador Qin Gang Sends Congratulatory Letter to Spring Festival Reception hosted by USAI. ecns.cn On Feb. 10, Ambassador Qin Gang sent‚ÄÇa congratulatory letter to the online Spring Festival reception hosted by‚ÄÇUS-Asia Institute. Minister Jing Quan attended the reception and read out Ambassador Qin's congratulatory letter. | In the letter, Ambassador Qin expressed‚ÄÇhigh appreciation to USAI for its long-term dedication‚ÄÇto the dialogue and exchanges between the US and Asian countries, including China.‚ÄÇAmbassador Qin‚ÄÇsaid, Spring Festival is the most important festival for Chinese people‚&A…
(2022-02-12). China's submarine diplomacy reaching deep and wide. asiatimes.com 
CHIANG MAI — China's delivery of two promised submarines to Thailand, now being assembled in Wuhan, may never actually reach the kingdom as Germany refuses to sell related engines to China because the boats will be sold on to a third country. Export restrictions aside, the real reason could be that Germany, as well as …
(2022-02-12). Australian defence minister accuses Labor Party of "appeasing" China. wsws.org The attempt to whip up a wartime atmosphere flows from the government's deep crisis and Australia's frontline role in the US-led preparations for conflict with China.
(2022-02-12). Iranian, Chinese negotiating delegations hold talk in Vienna. en.mehrnews.com The negotiating delegation of Iran and China headed by China's envoy in Vienna talk Wang Qun and Iran's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani held talks in Austrian capital of Vienna on Saturday evening.
(2022-02-12). People of the day(7): Yan Wengang. ecns.cn China's Yan Wengang made history by claiming a bronze medal in the men's skeleton at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Friday.
(2022-02-12). World champion Gut-Behrami grabs gold in women's SG at Beijing 2022. ecns.cn Two-time world champion Lara Gut-Behrami from Switzerland added an Olympic gold medal into her collection after winning women's super-G at Beijing 2022 here on Friday.
(2022-02-12). US claims of Russian 'invasion' not backed by evidence. en.mehrnews.com US officials' claims that Russia is allegedly planning to attack Ukraine during or after the Beijing Olympics are absolutely groundless, Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov has said.
(2022-02-12). Japanese Ayumu Hirano wins men's snowboard halfpipe at Beijing 2022. ecns.cn Ayumu Hirano of Japan claimed the men's snowboard halfpipe title by notching a high score of 96.00 points at Beijing 2022 here on Friday.
(2022-02-12). Shanghai opens first chocolate art museum. ecns.cn Shanghai's first chocolate art museum has opened in the Yuyuan Garden, a classical Chinese garden scenic spot in Shanghai.
(2022-02-12). Rime spectacle in Inner Mongolia after snow. ecns.cn Ergun city welcomed its first snow this year, with the rimes turning the vast wetland into a white world.
(2022-02-12). Drivers, delivery workers rally for union, higher pay. themilitant.com NEW YORK — More than 100 Uber, Lyft and other app-based ride and food-delivery workers and their supporters from New York City and Long Island rallied here Feb. 1 demanding higher pay, better working conditions, an end to arbitrary employer deactivations and for access to bathrooms and the right to form a union. | The rally was called to announce the formation of Justice for App Workers, a coalition of mainly local groups of drivers and delivery workers. Speakers addressed the rally in English, Chinese, Hindi, Spanish, Tibetan and Uzbek, reflecting the heavily immigrant workforce. | There are 100,000 or mor…