2022-07-28: News Headlines

____ (2022-07-28). NDRC allocates $355 mln for greener economy. ecns.cn The National Development and Reform Commission, China's top economic regulator, recently announced an allocation of 2.4 billion yuan ($355 million) to save energy and reduce carbon emissions as part of the country's effort to transition to a greener economy.

WSWS (2022-07-28). US Senate passes CHIPS and Science Act to bolster US tech against China. wsws.org The Senate passed a $280 billion package of investments in the semiconductor industry and other high-tech research areas as part of the intensifying confrontation with China.

Dave DeCamp (2022-07-28). Pelosi Invites Lawmakers to Join Her in Taiwan as Military Prepares for Her Trip. news.antiwar.com House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has invited other members of Congress Rep. Michael McFaul (R-TX), the top Republican on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Wednesday that Pelosi invited him and Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), who chairs the committee. | McFaul said he couldn't go to Taiwan due to a prior engagem…

____ (2022-07-28). power climbs toward record high. ecns.cn China's expected new capacity in 2022 is on course to hit a record as the country goes full throttle on its green energy transition with the aim of peaking carbon emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.

____ (2022-07-28). New carrier rocket makes debut flight. ecns.cn The ZK 1A, a new model of carrier rocket, conducted its debut flight at noon on Wednesday at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, becoming the country's largest and most powerful solid-propellant rocket.

____ (2022-07-28). Chinese spokesperson refutes U.S. report against China. ecns.cn A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Wednesday refuted a U.S. report against China, saying it is political disinformation fabricated by a handful of Senate Republicans and completely ungrounded.

Repost (2022-07-28). SA New Frame's demise shines a light on China-aligned unions, parties and disinformation. indybay.org The closure of South Africa journal New Frame has exposed a web of connections between US multi-millionaire Roy Singham, NUMSA and the Chinese government as well as other publications supporting China.

____ (2022-07-28). Country to further tap into offshore wind resources. ecns.cn China's offshore wind power development is on the rise as the country prioritizes new energy capacity to support its green transition, experts said.

____ (2022-07-28). Fifth CIIE starts its 100-day countdown in Shanghai. ecns.cn The fifth China International Import Expo began the 100-day countdown to its opening on Wednesday, with the conference expected to demonstrate the confidence of companies in China's economic resilience and the higher level of its economic opening-up.

____ (2022-07-28). DAMOWANG Autumn/Winter 2022 collection unveiled at 2nd CICPE. ecns.cn Models walk on the beach during DAMOWANG Autum/Winter 2022 collection fashion show at the 2nd China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, July 27, 2022.

____ (2022-07-28). English version of HK chronicles launched. ecns.cn The launch of the first volume of the English edition of the Hong Kong Chronicles was held at Government House in Hong Kong on Wednesday.

____ (2022-07-28). Ancient bronzes of China, S Korea, and Japan exhibited at National Museum of China. ecns.cn Auspicious Metals from the Orient: Ancient Bronzes of China, South Korea, and Japan which was jointly held by the National Museum of China, the National Museum of Korea and the Tokyo National Museum of Japan kicked off on Tuesday in Beijing.

____ (2022-07-28). Luxury sees gateway in Hainan. ecns.cn Buoyed by the free trade port under construction and business-friendly events, Hainan has emerged as a bright spot on the global consumption map, creating a sizable market for luxury goodsÔºçand top brands are keen to exploit the opportunity to further tap into the China market…

____ (2022-07-28). China vows 'forceful' moves on sovereignty. ecns.cn China's military will take "forceful measures" to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity if anyone wants to breach China's bottom line on the Taiwan question, Beijing's top envoy in Washington said on Tuesday.

____ (2022-07-28). Cross-Straits consensus marked. ecns.cn Adhering to the 1992 Consensus, which embodies the one-China principle, is the anchor for the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Straits, experts on Taiwan affairs said.

____ (2022-07-28). Zero-carbon industrial park in Ordos promotes green transformation. ecns.cn A zero-carbon industrial park in Ordos, Inner Mongolia, is working hard to promote green energy. The industrial park was put into operation in April.

Staff (2022-07-27). China military gives warning to US on Pelosi visit to Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) — The Chinese military will not sit back if US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, a Chinese defense spokesperson warned on Tuesday.

Dave DeCamp (2022-07-27). Republicans Come Out in Support of Pelosi's Plans to Visit Taiwan. news.antiwar.com A growing number of Republican China hawks Republicans that have expressed support for Pelosi's plans include Senators Ben Sasse (NE), Tom Cotton (AR), and John Cornyn (TX). "Speaker Pelosi should go to Taiwan and President Biden should make it abundantly clear to Chairman Xi that there's not a damn thing the Chi…

WSWS (2022-07-27). Pelosi's Taiwan trip threatens World War III. wsws.org Behind the backs of the American public, the US military is preparing a provocation against China aimed at instigating a conflict that could lead to a full-scale world war between the world's two largest economies.

WSWS (2022-07-27). Pelosi's Taiwan visit is a reckless provocation. wsws.org Behind the backs of the American public, the US military is preparing a provocation against China aimed at instigating a conflict that could lead to a full-scale world war between the world's two largest economies.

____ (2022-07-27). China's positive global role underscored. ecns.cn China has played a positive role in avoiding deepening global polarization and a new Cold War against the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the "Indo-Pacific" strategy proposed by the United States, experts said on Tuesday.

Dave DeCamp (2022-07-27). Senate Passes $280 Billion Industrial Policy Bill Meant to Counter China. news.antiwar.com The Senate on Wednesday The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 passed

____ (2022-07-27). Top political advisor stresses upholding 1992 Consensus, working toward reunification of motherland. ecns.cn China's top political advisor Wang Yang on Tuesday stressed the importance of upholding the one-China principle and the 1992 Consensus, and called for jointly striving to achieve the reunification of the motherland.

Kamal Iranidoost (2022-07-27). China warns against US speaker visit to Taiwan again. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) — China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again warned Washington that it has to take the responsibility for all the consequences of the visit of the Speaker of the US House of Representatives to Taiwan.

____ (2022-07-27). '92 Consensus called only way forward on Taiwan. ecns.cn China's top political adviser, Wang Yang, called on Chinese at home and abroad on Tuesday to adhere to the 1992 Consensus, which embodies the one-China principle, and to jointly push forward the cause of national reunification and share in the glory of national rejuvenation.

____ (2022-07-27). Online prescription retail set to bloom. ecns.cn China's retail prescription medicine sector has seen rapid growth in the past few years, thanks to enhanced ties among parties related to the industry and digital tools, which are further pushing the sector forward on a healthy track.

Ramzy Baroud (2022-07-27). Washington is the Problem, Not the Solution: Why Mahmoud Abbas is Seeking New 'Powerful' Sponsors. mintpressnews.com Even if, supposedly, China, Russia or India would agree to be the new sponsors of the 'peace process', there is no reason for Tel Aviv to engage in future negotiations, when it is able to achieve its colonial objectives with full American support.

Staff (2022-07-27). Beijing slams US effort to sanction Russia oil sales to china. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) — The Chinese authorities flatly reject the US attempts to impose unilateral sanctions on Russian oil deliveries to China, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Wednesday.

Anonymous811 (2022-07-27). After Negotiations FAiled, India Increased Military Presence On Border With China. southfront.org Indian army | India is gradually building up its military contingent on the border with China. The place of escalation is still the province of Ladakh, where disputes have been going on since the second half of the previous century. The Ladakh region has always been characterized by heightened military activity, with constant clashes between Chinese and Indian border guards in 2020-2021. | Recent negotiations to disarm the border led nowhere. India became increasingly concerned about Chinese fighter jets flying over the…

____ (2022-07-27). Land-sea corridor key to boosting trade ties. ecns.cn The New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, a major trade channel between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, is expected to further strengthen connectivity between central and western Chinese regions and ASEAN member states.

____ (2022-07-27). Cooperation highlighted at high-profile human rights forum. ecns.cn Participants at this year's Beijing Forum on Human Rights called for strengthened cooperation in global human rights governance.

____ (2022-07-27). China launches six new satellites. ecns.cn China on Wednesday sent six new satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

____ (2022-07-27). UN official urged to present true picture of region. ecns.cn In the letter dated July 15 and made public on Tuesday, the organizations expressed their serious concerns over the pressure that Bachelet has received from anti-China forces to approve the release of the assessment.

____ (2022-07-27). Ancient Shuanglong bridge in Yunnan. ecns.cn The Shuanglong Bridge(Double Dragon Bridge), 148 meters long and about 9 meters high, is among the best large-scaled ancient bridges in China.

____ (2022-07-27). Tianzhou 3 cargo spacecraft reenters atmosphere in a controlled manner. ecns.cn The Tianzhou 3 cargo spacecraft destroyed itself during atmospheric reentry on Wednesday morning, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

____ (2022-07-27). High-speed rail sees rapid development in first half of year. ecns.cn China opened more than 2,000 kilometers of new railways in the first half of this year, and nearly half are high-speed railways, the national railway operator China State Railway Group said.

____ (2022-07-27). New SOE rises to seek global edge in minerals. ecns.cn The establishment of centrally administered State-owned China Mineral Resources Group Ltd will help the nation better guarantee the supply of important mineral resources, experts said.

____ (2022-07-27). China's Tianzhou-3 cargo craft re-enters atmosphere under control. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-3 cargo craft re-entered the atmosphere in a controlled manner at 11: 31 a.m. (Beijing Time) Wednesday, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA).

____ (2022-07-27). China takes multiple measures to ensure power supply: official. ecns.cn China has taken a slew of measures to ensure an adequate supply of power amid the growing demand for electricity during the summer, an energy official said on Wednesday.

Mike Walter (2022-07-27). The Heat: China-Indonesia ties, Heat waves. america.cgtn.com Trade and investment tops the agenda, as China's president welcomes Indonesia's president to Beijing. And, heat waves and wildfires are impacting millions of people this summer. Why climate experts say this could be the new normal.

____ (2022-07-27). China's Xinjiang sustains stable industrial growth in H1. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region saw the added value of the secondary industry increase by 5 percent year on year in the first half year, with coal, oil and natural gas, and non-metallic mineral products industries as the main driving force.

____ (2022-07-27). CNBG's monoclonal antibody against Omicron variants approved for clinical trials. ecns.cn A monoclonal antibody against SARS-CoV-2 has been approved by China's medical authorities for clinical trials, which is of great significance for coping with the spread of Omicron variants.

____ (2022-07-27). Manufacturing still attracting foreign interest. ecns.cn China's sprawling manufacturing sector remains a magnet for foreign investment as more foreign capital finds its way into key fields such as advanced manufacturing, high-tech and energy conservation.

____ (2022-07-27). Breathtaking view of Danxia landform in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Aerial view shows the breathtaking Danxia landform in Nuerga Canyon of Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, July 26, 2022.

____ (2022-07-27). 'Consequences' if Pelosi visits Taiwan. ecns.cn The Chinese military will "absolutely not sit idle" if U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan, the Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.

____ (2022-07-27). Ming Dynasty imperial edict found in North China. ecns.cn Cultural relics authorities have discovered an imperial edict dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in the city of Wuan, North China's Hebei province.

____ (2022-07-27). China's industrial profits up 1 pct in H1. ecns.cn Profits of China's major industrial firms rose 1 percent year on year in the first half of 2022, official data showed on Wednesday.

____ (2022-07-27). China issues alerts for rainstorms, mountain torrents. ecns.cn China's water and meteorological authorities and agencies issued alerts on Wednesday for rainstorms and mountain torrents in some parts of the country.

____ (2022-07-27). China's Lijian-1 rocket launches 6 new satellites. ecns.cn The Lijian-1 solid-propellant rocket was independently developed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The mission marked the first flight of Lijian-1.

____ (2022-07-27). TCM services significantly improved in China. ecns.cn China has significantly improved traditional Chinese medicine services at grassroots-level healthcare institutions, with nearly 77 percent of county-level regions having at least one TCM hospital.

____ (2022-07-27). 'Groundless accusations' rebuked. ecns.cn The Ministry of National Defense made stern representations to Japan after the latter released a new defense white paper that made groundless accusations against China.

____ (2022-07-27). China's internet sector sees slight revenue growth in H1. ecns.cn China's internet companies reported slight growth in business revenue in the first half of this year, data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology showed Wednesday.

____ (2022-07-27). AC352 helicopter cleared to enter market. ecns.cn The AC352 medium-lift utility helicopter has been cleared for commercial operation in China, with project managers seeing big potential in a wide range of public service and business fields.

____ (2022-07-27). Taiwan's consumer confidence keeps weakening for 6 months. ecns.cn The Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) of Taiwan has declined for six consecutive months and plunged to 63.05 points in July, according to a survey report released on Wednesday by the Research Center for Taiwan Economic Development.

WSWS (2022-07-27). China's real estate crisis deepens amid homebuyer boycott movement. wsws.org While the home-buyer boycott movement is so far relatively small in relation to the total market, its growth has sparked concern at top levels of the government.

Benjamin Norton (2022-07-26). CIA director admits media myth 'Havana Syndrome' is not foreign attack. multipolarista.com CIA Director William Burns admitted that US spies and diplomats suffering from "Havana Syndrome" were not attacked by a foreign country like Russia, China, or Cuba, and there are normal medical explanations.

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