Daily Archives: July 1, 2022

2022-07-01: News Headlines

WSWS (2022-07-01). Germany commits tens of thousands of soldiers, combat aircraft and ships in the deployment against Russia. wsws.org Germany is playing a central role in NATO's preparations for war against Russia and China.

WSWS (2022-07-01). NATO prepares for "warfighting against nuclear-armed peer-competitors" wsws.org NATO has adopted a new strategy document outlining plans to militarize the European continent, massively escalate the war with Russia, and prepare for war with China.

____ (2022-07-01). Chinese spokesperson voices firm opposition to NATO chief's false remarks on Taiwan. ecns.cn A Chinese spokesperson on Friday voiced firm opposition to false remarks on Taiwan made by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.

_____ (2022-07-01). Economist Michael Hudson on inflation and Fed plan to cut wages: A depression is coming. popularresistance.org Economist Michael Hudson explains the inflation crisis and US Federal Reserve's "austerity program to reduce wages" and boost unemployment. He warns a "long depression" is coming, due to the new cold war on Russia and China.

____ (2022-07-01). Party growing in appeal with nation's youth. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China is demonstrating strong vitality and vigor, with a large number of outstanding young people joining its organizations each year to carry forward its cause, a senior Party official said on Thursday, one day ahead of the 101st anniversary of the Party's founding.

____ (2022-07-01). Central gov't fully supports HK in maintaining its unique status: Xi. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday said the central government fully supports Hong Kong in maintaining its unique status on a long-term basis.

____ (2022-07-01). Hong Kong should keep strengthening momentum of development: Xi. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Friday he hopes Hong Kong will keep strengthening the momentum of development.

____ (2022-07-01). Xi stresses importance of improving governance of HKSAR. ecns.cn Enhancing the system and capacity for governance and boosting its efficacy is of pressing importance for the development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), President Xi Jinping said here on Friday.

Shotgun Players (2022-07-01). Saturday 7/23: Ashby Stage Indigenous Land Acknowledgement Mural Unveiling. indybay.org Ashby Stage | 1901 Ashby Ave | Berkeley, CA 94703…

____ (2022-07-01). 25th anniversary of HK's return to motherland: Flags fly high over HK. ecns.cn A meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was held on Friday.

____ (2022-07-01). Yuqie highway opens to traffic in China's largest desert. ecns.cn The highway, connecting Yuli County and Qiemo County, is the third across the Taklimakan Desert, the world's second-largest shifting-sand desert. It has a total length of 334 kilometers, with 307 kilometers passing through the desert.

____ (2022-07-01). President Xi meets HKSAR chief executive John Lee. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping met with newly inaugurated Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee on Friday morning, expressing full support for the chief executive and confidence in Hong Kong's future.

____ (2022-07-01). Xi stresses implementation of 'patriots administering Hong Kong' principle. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping emphasized on Friday the implementation of the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong."

SCOTUS ruled wrongly (2022-07-01). People pour into Federal Bldg Plaza to Express their Outrage on Day of Decision. indybay.org Protesters spilled into the streets on June 24 soon after the much anticipated Supreme Court decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization was announced.

____ (2022-07-01). Next five years crucial for Hong Kong to break new ground: Xi. ecns.cn The next five years will be crucial for Hong Kong to break new ground and launch a new take-off, President Xi Jinping said here on Friday.

____ (2022-07-01). China to inspect enforcement of Foreign Investment Law. ecns.cn The National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee announced Thursday that it will launch an inspection of the enforcement of the Foreign Investment Law.

TeleSUR, ldp, SH (2022-07-01). Xi Jinping preside actos por retorno de Hong Kong a China. telesurtv.net El mandatario chino solicitó a las autoridades de Hong Kong garantizar que los frutos del desarrollo lleguen a toda la ciudadanía de la región especial.

Peter Maiden (2022-07-01). Abortion Rights Rally in Fresno June 28. indybay.org People protested the anti-abortion Supreme Court decision at Fresno City Hall on Tuesday, June 28.

____ (2022-07-01). (W.E. Talk)Why do we say the population demographics of Xinjiang is a reflection of the development and progress of Xinjiang. ecns.cn Liang Yuchun, Principal of the Higher Institute of Nationality and Society, Xinjiang Normal University, stated in a feature interview with "W.E. Talk" from the China News Service "The development of the population of Xinjiang since the founding of the PRC is world-shaking, historic and continuing." Through analyzing the development of people native to Xinjiang, Yuchun explains his opinion that the improving quality of life in Xinjiang is an obvious result and clear example of social progress.

____ (2022-07-01). Xi hopes Hong Kong people will jointly uphold harmony, stability. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed the hope that all Hong Kong people jointly uphold harmony and stability in pursuit of a better life.

____ (2022-07-01). John Lee sworn in as HKSAR's sixth-term chief executive. ecns.cn John Lee was sworn in here on Friday as the sixth-term chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).

____ (2022-07-01). Sujiaba trail observation deck opens to visitors. ecns.cn The deck opened to the public on Thursday, offering a unique perspective of the booming megacity in southwestern China. It started from the Tongyuanju Station of Chongqing Rail Transit and ended at Shuangfengshan Road, reducing travel time in the city built on mountains.

____ (2022-07-01). Expansion in air as June PMI back to black. ecns.cn China's factory activity expanded in June for the first time in four months as new orders and production improved, suggesting the country's economic recovery is gathering pace amid better containment of the COVID-19 pandemic and more substantial policy support, officials and experts said on Thursday.

____ (2022-07-01). Chinese vice president puts forward 4-point proposal on developing China-Philippines ties. ecns.cn

____ (2022-07-01). Major project of China's west-to-east power transmission program starts operation. ecns.cn A major part of China's west-to-east power transmission program kicked off operation Friday, a further boost to the coordinated development among different regions.

____ (2022-07-01). 107 bronze artifacts on display in newly upgrade Sangxingdui Museum. ecns.cn A total of 107 sets of bronze relics are on display at the Bronze Hall of Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, southwest China's Sichuan Province, June 30, 2022.

____ (2022-07-01). More than 50 percent of 134 Class A tourist attractions in Shanghai reopen. ecns.cn More than 50 percent of 134 Class A tourist attractions in Shanghai reopened with controlled capacity on Friday amid the city's return to normalcy.

Khubaka, Michael Harris (2022-07-01). Friday 7/29: Stolen Legacy: California Pioneers of African Descent. indybay.org Leidesdorff Street | Financial District…

____ (2022-07-01). Fossil reveals pandas ate bamboo with 'false thumb' 6-million-year ago. ecns.cn Fossil of the false thumb dating back to 6-million-year from the late Miocene site of Shuitangba in Yunnan Province reveals the earliest giant panda can manipulate bamboo.

____ (2022-07-01). Xi leaves Hong Kong after attending HKSAR anniversary celebrations. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping left by train Friday after attending a meeting marking the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland.

____ (2022-07-01). Summer scenery of Pu'er tea plantation in Yunnan. ecns.cn Aerial view shows green scenery of Pu'er tea plantation in Pu'er city, Yunnan Province, June 30, 2022.

____ (2022-07-01). President Xi arrives in Hong Kong for anniversary celebrations. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan wave to the welcoming crowd upon their arrival in Hong Kong, south China, June 30, 2022.

____ (2022-07-01). Hong Kong will achieve even greater accomplishments: Xi. ecns.cn HONG KONG, July 1 (Xinhua) — President Xi Jinping on Friday expressed the belief that with the strong support of the motherland and the solid implementation of "one country, two systems," Hong Kong will achieve even greater accomplishments."ÄÄ"ÄÄAt the meeting celebrating the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Xi said ensuring the continued success of the practice of "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong is an integral part of the historical process of th…

____ (2022-07-01). Xi expects HKSAR gov't to take more effective steps to address difficulties in people's lives. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping Friday said he expects the sixth-term government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) to take more effective steps to address difficulties in people's lives.

____ (2022-07-01). Xi stresses creating more opportunities for Hong Kong young people to grow and shine. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday stressed more efforts in helping young people in Hong Kong overcome difficulties and creating more opportunities for them to grow and shine.

Michael Petrelis (2022-07-01). Friday 7/1: Speakout: Cordileone at Mission Dolores. indybay.org Mission Dolores Basilica | 16th and Dolores Streets…

_____ (2022-06-30). China-Solomon Islands Relations will Change the Balance of Powers in the Pacific. journal-neo.org In April 2022, the world learned that China and the Solomon Islands had concluded a framework security treaty allowing China to deploy its naval forces in a small but strategically important nation in Oceania, just 2,000 km off the coast of the largest state in the South Pacific, Australia. At this point, however, the Chinese …

WSWS (2022-06-30). Turkey retracts veto on Sweden, Finland joining NATO amid war summit in Madrid. wsws.org On the eve of the NATO summit focusing on war against Russia in Ukraine, as well as confronting China, top officials from Turkey, Sweden and Finland made an agreement allowing Stockholm's and Helsinki's entry into the military alliance.

WSWS (2022-06-30). Australian PM commits to NATO war offensive against Russia and China. wsws.org Albanese directly linked the US-NATO proxy war against Russia, triggered by goading Moscow into a reactionary invasion of Ukraine, to the mounting campaign by the US and its allies to ignite a similar war against China over Taiwan.

Dave DeCamp (2022-06-30). NATO Says China Poses 'Systemic Challenges' In New Strategic Concept. news.antiwar.com As NATO leaders gathered in Madrid on Wednesday, It was the first time China was identified as a concern by

Staff (2022-06-30). Asianization of NATO: Japan, South Korea strategic partnership with bloc threatens peace. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Global TimesJune 29, 2022 Kishida, Yoon debut at NATO, casting shadow on Asian peace For the first time in history, leaders of Japan and South Korea joined the NATO Summit in Madrid on Wednesday to express their interest in underpinning a security alliance with the US' Western allies, following an "unprecedented" tough stance against China …

Staff (2022-06-30). Kyodo: NATO's targeting of China marks historical turning point. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Kyodo NewsJune 30, 2022 NATO's reference to China challenge a symbolic turning point NATO's decision to specifically name China as a challenge for the first time in policy guidelines is the latest indication democracies and like-minded nations are coalescing in opposition to Beijing's growing military and economic assertiveness. But the move may still be largely …

Staff (2022-06-30). NATO targets China for first time, expands strike force to nearly third of million. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com NATOSupreme Headquarters Allied Powers EuropeJune 30, 2022 Madrid Summit ends with far-reaching decisions to transform NATO Allied leaders agreed on a fundamental shift in NATO's deterrence and defence, with strengthened forward defences, enhanced battlegroups in the eastern part of the Alliance, and an increase in the number of high readiness forces to well over 300,000….During …

Sameena Rahman (2022-06-30). NATO officially adds China to its list of enemies. liberationnews.org NATO's new Strategic Concept also included a new and highly notable addition to NATO's official enemies list: China…

WSWS (2022-06-30). US announces plans to flood Europe with troops and weapons. wsws.org US President Joe Biden has announced a sweeping increase in US troop deployments to Europe as part of a plan by NATO to militarize the continent for its ongoing war with Russia and escalating conflict with China.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-06-30). Nicaragua: Working with China. libya360.wordpress.com Latin America Review: We speak to Nicaragua's Minister for International Relations & Greater Caribbean about China, the OAS, and high-quality rum!

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2022-06-30). "Partnership in Blue Pacific" to Turn Pacific Islands into Anti-China War Zone. libya360.wordpress.com The US has announced yet another anti-China alliance. This one is called, "Partners in Blue Pacific," and either includes or soon will include both the UK and France as well as Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. This is about countering China &#1 ; but if China is attempting to trade, develop, and raise the entire region…

Staff (2022-06-30). Pacific: U.S. holds world's largest naval drills with 26 nations, 25,000 troops, 38 ships, 170 warplanes. antibellum679354512.wordpress.com Nikkei AsiaJune 30, 2022 U.S. kicks off 26-nation Pacific naval exercise without TaiwanRIMPAC will include 25,000 personnel in monthlong drill The U.S. started hosting the world's largest joint naval exercises with one notable absentee — Taiwan. This year's edition of the U.S. Navy-led RIMPAC, or the Rim of the Pacific exercises, began Wednesday in Hawaii …

____ (2022-06-30). Millenniums-old construction materials found in China's Xi'an. ecns.cn Archaeologists in Xi'an, capital of northwest China's Shaanxi Province, have unearthed three pieces of semicircular tiles dating back to the late Yangshao Culture period, according to the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology.

____ (2022-06-30). China to see 520 mln railway trips during upcoming summer travel rush. ecns.cn China is expected to see 520 million railway trips during the upcoming summer travel rush that will kick off on Friday, according to the country's railway operator.

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