Daily Archives: June 16, 2022

2022-06-16: News Headlines

____ (2022-06-16). Experts call for more cooperation with China to revitalize Pakistan's agriculture sector. ecns.cn As Pakistan's agriculture sector remained crucial for the country's economic growth, experts and scientists said that enhanced cooperation with China under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) can help revitalize the country's agriculture sector and combat the challenge of food insecurity.

____ (2022-06-16). China's commercial space telescope completes all-sky optical survey. ecns.cn China's commercial space telescope Yangwang-1 has completed an optical survey of the whole sky, according to its developer.

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-16). Pentagon Official Says Chinese Attack on Taiwan Would See Response Similar to Ukraine Invasion. news.antiwar.com Colin Kahl, the Pentagon's undersecretary of defense for policy, said Tuesday that a Chinese "act of aggression" against Taiwan would likely see a global response similar to what the US and its allies have done in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Potential adversaries and aggressors everywhere else in the world are looking at …

Newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2022-06-16). Updated Mayo Clinic recommendations for infant formula shortage. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Since the outbreak of COVID-19, there have been significant shortages of infant formulas in some stores, largely caused by supply chain issues, as well as a recent recall of several contaminated baby formula products. While this unfortunate crisis continues to impact thousands of caregivers needing to feed their babies, Mayo Clinic continues to offer advice on safe alternatives in the short term to patients. Alternative formula options For most infants, it is OK to switch…

____ (2022-06-16). China-Central Asia pipeline transports over 400 bln cubic meters of natural gas. ecns.cn The China-Central Asia Gas Pipeline has delivered more than 400 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China over a period of more than 12 years, according to PipeChina West Pipeline Company.

____ (2022-06-16). China-Central Asia gas pipeline transports over 400 bln cubic meters since 2009. ecns.cn The China-Central Asia gas pipeline has transported over 400 billion cubic meters of natural gas to China since it was put into operation in December 2009, according to the customs of China and Kazakhstan on Wednesday.

Jason Ditz (2022-06-16). US Ramps Up Iran Sanctions as Hope for Talks Fade. news.antiwar.com With Iran nuclear talks stalled, the US Treasury Department is once again announcing a new round of sanctions targeting Iran's oil and gas industry. | The sanctions hit three Iranian companies, Six companies, two from Hong Kong and four from the UAE, were sanctioned for working with Triliance, and two of their brokers, Jingfeng Gao and Mohammed Shaheed Ruknoddin Bhore, we…

Anonymous103 (2022-06-16). The Sorry Status Quo Persists Amidst the Escapism of 'Democracies'-From 'Wuhan's Virus' to 'Putin's Tax' and 'Zelenski brought it on himself'? southfront.org Written by Simon Ndiritu There is an ongoing tendency for 'democracies' to shift blame and deny responsibility for their failure….

____ (2022-06-16). Policies ready to achieve emissions goals. ecns.cn China has essentially completed its policy infrastructure for the country's ambitious climate targets and has made significant progress in low-carbon transition, government officials said at the 10th National Low-Carbon Day on Wednesday in Jinan, Shandong province.

____ (2022-06-16). HK LegCo passes plan on gov't restructure. ecns.cn The Hong Kong government's restructuring plan was passed by lawmakers on Wednesday, and it will now see the current 13 bureaus expanded to 15, and the introduction of three deputy secretaries at the senior level.

____ (2022-06-16). Hong Kong Post to issue special stamps for Hong Kong Palace Museum. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Post will issue special stamps and other philatelic products about the Hong Kong Palace Museum to celebrate its opening on July 2.

____ (2022-06-16). China's national lawmakers to mull laws on wire fraud, civil enforcement, monopoly. ecns.cn China's national lawmakers will deliberate draft laws regarding issues such as anti-telecom and cyber fraud, civil compulsory enforcement, and anti-monopoly during a forthcoming session by the country's top legislature.

____ (2022-06-16). Xinjiang attracts over 200 bln yuan of investment in Jan.-May. ecns.cn The commerce department of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region said investment from outside the region has seen robust growth in the January-May period.

____ (2022-06-16). Zhengzhou-Chongqing High-speed Railway to put into operation in late June. ecns.cn The Zhengzhou-Chongqing High-speed Railway will be fully operational in late June, cutting the travel time between the two cities from 8 hours to 4 hours and upgrading the high-speed railway network in central China and southwest China.

____ (2022-06-16). CNOOC completes first offshore CCUS project. ecns.cn Chinese State-owned oil and gas giant China National Offshore Oil Corp said on Wednesday that it has completed the country's first offshore carbon capture and storage project designed to permanently bury carbon dioxide in the seabed.

____ (2022-06-16). China opens last section of rail loop around its largest desert. ecns.cn The last section of a 2,712-km rail loop line around China's largest desert, the Taklimakan, in the country's northwesternmost Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region was put into operation on Thursday.

Freedom Socialist Party (2022-06-16). Wednesday 6/15: Labor History: A key to unlocking workers' power today. indybay.org Online via Zoom | To register: bit.ly/FSFD-Labor

____ (2022-06-16). Sunflowers in full bloom attract visitors in Zhejiang. ecns.cn People pose for photos in a blooming sunflower field in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, June 15, 2022. A total of four hectares of sunflowers bloom in Hangzhou, attracting many visitors.

____ (2022-06-16). Newly built Chengdu Natural History Museum ready to open. ecns.cn The Chengdu Natural History Museum has completed all procedures to host exhibitions soon. The museum involves six exhibition halls of different themes including geological environment, mineral resources, and dinosaur fossils, covering a total area of 17,005 square meters.

____ (2022-06-16). Cultural event held to mark 25th anniversary of HK's return to motherland. ecns.cn The event is held by Hong Kong Island Women's Association on Wednesday as part of celebrations for the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

____ (2022-06-16). China's draft law revision on women's protection garners wide public attention. ecns.cn A draft revision to the Law on the Protection of Rights and Interests of Women, which stipulates stringent measures to tackle women trafficking, has garnered wide public attention in China.

____ (2022-06-16). China confident on keeping foreign trade within reasonable range in 2022. ecns.cn China is confident to keep its foreign trade running within a reasonable range for the whole year, making more contributions to the economic fundamentals, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday.

David Giesen (2022-06-16). Sunday 7/3: Fulfilling the Promise of America, a symposium. indybay.org ZOOM video meet: | zoom.us/j/94131824284?pwd=RzI0ZEY1eEkrbkxFemNOMHFHbUZXZz09

La Peña (2022-06-16). Friday 6/17: Baila Community Dance Party. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Center, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705…

United We Dream (2022-06-16). Wednesday 6/15: DACA Tenth Anniversary: Then, Now and Beyond! Celebration & Action Rally. indybay.org Virtual celebration & action rally…

United We Dream (2022-06-16). Wednesday 6/15: DACA Décimo Aniversario – °Antes, Ahora y Más Allá! Celebración y Reuinon para la Acción. indybay.org Virtual celebration & action rally…

____ (2022-06-16). Shanghai Disney Resort reopens Disneytown and hotel. ecns.cn Photo taken on June 16, 2022 shows the World of Disney Store in east China's Shanghai. Shanghai Disney Resort reopened Disneytown and Shanghai Disneyland hotel on Thursday, the 6th anniversary of the resort.

____ (2022-06-16). Beijing conducts checks of key venues for risks. ecns.cn The Beijing government has conducted a citywide check of all cultural and entertainment venues since the latest infection cluster linked to a bar was reported on June 9 and has revoked several business licenses, a senior official said on Wednesday.

TeleSUR, hvh, JDO (2022-06-16). China insta al Brics a fortalecer la seguridad internacional. telesurtv.net Yang resaltó que la Iniciativa de Seguridad Global es la vía para alcanzar una paz duradera y seguridad universal.

____ (2022-06-16). China capable of meeting 3-percent CPI target: official. ecns.cn China will see its consumer price index (CPI) continue to run within a reasonable range and is capable of attaining the 3-percent annual target amid the global inflation surge, an official said Thursday.

____ (2022-06-16). China-developed COVID-19 mRNA vaccine as booster safe, immunogenic in clinical trial. ecns.cn A China-developed mRNA COVID-19 vaccine as a third booster dose has been shown in human trials to be safe and able to induce an immune response against the Omicron variant.

____ (2022-06-16). China welcomes overseas investment in R&D: ministry. ecns.cn China welcomes foreign companies to ramp up spending on research and development (R&D) and set up R&D centers in the country, Shu Jueting, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, said Thursday.

____ (2022-06-16). China to recruit 67,000 rural teachers this year. ecns.cn China plans to recruit 67,000 teachers for compulsory education in rural areas in 2022, the Ministry of Education said Thursday.

____ (2022-06-16). So-called 'forced labor' in Xinjiang is a big lie made by anti-China forces: FM. ecns.cn

____ (2022-06-16). China sees fewer hazy days, more clear blue skies. ecns.cn

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2022-06-16). 2022 California Juneteenth – National Freedom Day. indybay.org In the coming years over 100 California cities with @100,000+ residents will begin to discover our unique California Juneteenth Legacy, helping manifest equity and greater inclusion throughout the 5th largest economy in the world. Today, "Mining for Freedom" or the authentic "Golden Legacy" of our California USCT who fought, bleed and died for freedom is a fierce debate impacting future generation.

____ (2022-06-16). (W.E. Talk)Facts and Truths Show Workers of All Ethnic Groups in Xinjiang Enjoy Decent Work. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has actively practiced the international concept of decent work, followed the relevant conventions and initiatives of the International Labour Organization, and strictly implemented national laws, policies, and regulations.

____ (2022-06-16). China allocates relief funds for crop pest control. ecns.cn China has allocated 673 million yuan (about 100.3 million U.S. dollars) worth of agricultural relief funds to support crop pest prevention and control, according to the Ministry of Finance.

____ (2022-06-16). China makes big strides on quality of air. ecns.cn China has cut its harmful air particulates by nearly 40 percent since it imposed a "war against pollution" in 2013, attaining a feat that the United States and Europe only achieved in several decades and recessions.

____ (2022-06-16). RCEP offers broader room for China-ROK cooperation: official. ecns.cn The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement offers broader room for China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) to deepen economic and trade cooperation, a Chinese official said Thursday."ÄÄ…

_____ (2022-06-15). China Bolsters Cooperation with Central Asian Nations. journal-neo.org Amidst the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, on June 8, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the third "China+Central Asia" Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. Although similar meetings have taken place before, this summit has become urgent due to the recent depreciation of national currencies in the former Soviet republics, soaring food prices and …

Staff (2022-06-15). SCO parties to discuss accepting Iran membership. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jun. 15 (MNA) — The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states will discuss accepting Iran's membership in the ongoing SCO Council of National Coordinators' meeting in Tashkent.

Amarynth (2022-06-15). The 'New G8' Meets China's 'Three Rings'. thesaker.is The coming of the new G8 points to the inevitable advent of BRICS +, one of the key themes to be discussed in the upcoming BRICS summit in China. By…

Anonymous811 (2022-06-15). Tensions Over Taiwan Rising. southfront.org Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe and American Defense Minister Lloyd Austin | Recently, there has been a sharp increase in Chinese military activity around Taiwan. This was preceded by an official statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to the U.S. that if Taiwan secured independence from China, the PRC would immediately attack. | Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe spoke with his U.S. counterpart, Lloyd Austin, at a meeting on security in Asia in Singapore and said that China would fight for contro…

____ (2022-06-14). China's ecosystem improved greatly since 2012: minister. ecns.cn China has seen significant improvement in the quality and stability of its ecosystem since 2012 amid the country's efforts on environmental governance, Minister of Ecology and Environment Huang Runqiu has said.

____ (2022-06-14). Fuxing bullet train impresses U.S. ambassador in China. ecns.cn The U.S. ambassador in China Nicholas Burns said he was impressed by China's Fuxing bullet train during his visit to Wuhan from Beijing on Sunday.

____ (2022-06-15). China's industrial output picks up 0.7 pct in May. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 0.7 percent year on year in May, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

____ (2022-06-15). FM: To invest in China is to invest in the future. ecns.cn To invest in China is to invest in the future. By proposing misplaced curbs on normal trade and business ties with China, the US politicians will not succeed in blocking China's development. Rather, they will be surrounding the US with walls and and costing the US itself opportunities to grow.

____ (2022-06-14). China to step up stress testing for CPTPP, DEPA in Nansha, plan says. ecns.cn China's State Council on Tuesday released a sweeping plan to build Nansha in South China's Guangdong Province into a "major strategic platform" for global cooperation.

____ (2022-06-15). Shanghai Disneyland Hotel, Disneytown to reopen on Thursday. ecns.cn Shanghai Disneyland Hotel and Disneytown will resume operation on Thursday, which falls on the 6th anniversary of the resort, according to the Disney website.

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