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2022-08-26: News Headlines

Infobrics (2022-08-26). What Would BRICS Expansion Mean for Emerging Markets. infobrics.org As emerging markets recover from the Covid-19 pandemic and face financial headwinds due to interest rate hikes in the US, the BRICS group — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — is looking to expand its membership to tackle shared challenges…

Infobrics (2022-08-26). China-Russia Science Cooperation Deepens. infobrics.org Scientific and engineering communities in China and Russia will enhance academic exchanges, training and the facilitation of scientific and technological innovation…

Infobrics (2022-08-26). Quality of Relations, Level of Trust Important for China-Russia Ties in the Next Decade. infobrics.org Why could China achieve its first centenary goal? What will a great modern socialist country look like? Alexey Maslov, Director of the Institute of Asian and African Studies of Moscow State University, shared his opinions on these issues with Global Times…

Dave DeCamp (2022-08-26). Sen. Blackburn Arrives in Taiwan in Fourth US Visit This Month. news.antiwar.com Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) arrived in Taiwan on Thursday in the fourth US visit to the island this month as Washington continues to escalate tensions with Beijing. | Blackburn's trip was unannounced, and she and her aides arrived in Taiwan aboard a US Army plane. On Twitter, Blackburn pic.twitter.com/yVcaYN7yIA— Sen. Marsha Blackburn (@MarshaBlackburn)

SAM (2022-08-26). U.S Misinformation About Russia And China Risks Nuclear War. progressivehub.net JEFFREY SACHS | JEFFSACHS.ORG

Infobrics (2022-08-26). US has no choice but to exercise restraint, scholars argue. infobrics.org Washington is overburdened by overextending its power and trying to contain Russia and China simultaniously.

____ (2022-08-26). China advances to tank biathlon final in int'l army games. ecns.cn The Chinese team on Wednesday advanced to the tank biathlon's final contest in the ongoing International Army Games 2022 held in Russia.

Labor Video Project (2022-08-26). Pelosi Resign! San Franciscans Accuse Pelosi of War Mongering Against China. indybay.org Dozens of people rallied in Portsmouth Square in San Francisco Chinatown and demanded that San Francisco House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi resign. They accused her of whipping up war against China and being responsible for the escalating attacks on Chinese and Asian Americans.

Staff (2022-08-26). Senator Rubio introduces Bills to prevent China's attempt to obtain US Genomic Data. aninews.in Washington [US] May 22 (ANI): US Senator for Florida, Marco Rubio has introduced two bills to counter China's efforts to collect US healthcare and genomics data both legally and illegally.

____ (2022-08-26). China, ROK urged to jointly boost growth. ecns.cn Premier Li Keqiang has called for joint efforts by Beijing and Seoul to work toward another 30 years of common development and prosperity, saying that the two sides should reach agreements on the second phase of a bilateral free trade agreement as soon as possible.

Staff (2022-08-26). US, S. Korea agree to cooperate on Taiwan Strait issue amid rising tensions. aninews.in Washington [US], May 22 (ANI): The United States and South Korea have agreed to cooperate on the Taiwan Strait issue, amid rising tensions in the 180-km wide waterways.

____ (2022-08-26). China making great strides in medical innovation. ecns.cn The Chinese medical community has made significant progress in its ability to innovate in the past decade, a health official said on Thursday.

____ (2022-08-26). Country's job market stabilizes despite challenges. ecns.cn The central government has stabilized China's job market in the past 10 years and has managed to withstand the tremendous impact inflicted by the COVID-19 epidemic and challenges posed by economic downturn since 2020.

____ (2022-08-26). China's reusable suborbital carrier makes second successful flight. ecns.cn A reusable suborbital carrier developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology was successfully tested during a flight demonstration on Friday.

____ (2022-08-26). Tibet aids COVID-hit population. ecns.cn A total of 7,270 people in difficulties including 2,452 stranded travelers and migrant workers have been provided with basic living materials valuing 1.818 million yuan (about $265 thousand) since the latest outbreak of COVID-19 in Tibet Autonomous Region, said an official at a press conference on Wednesday.

____ (2022-08-26). Robots may help take the heat off testing staff. ecns.cn Amid the sweltering heat waves that have roasted southern China for days, it's a tough challenge for medical staff wearing heavy protective suits to collect throat swabs at COVID-19 testing sites.

Revolution Books (2022-08-26). Wednesday 8/24: Pelosi's Taiwan Visit: U.S. Dangerous Saber-Rattling vs. Rival China. indybay.org Revolution Books, 2444 Durant Ave. Berkeley CA 94704…

Staff (2022-08-26). China's carbon emissions soar to record high. aninews.in Beijing [China], May 22 (ANI): While the world is battling COVID-19 pandemic, China's carbon emissions has reached a new record high with a growth of 14.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2021 as compared to the previous year, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

____ (2022-08-26). Ministry: Nations' military drills shouldn't target 3rd party. ecns.cn China is firmly opposed to any form of interference by a third party in the China-India boundary issue, Defense Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Tan Kefei said on Thursday.

____ (2022-08-26). Beijing sub-center to build metaverse-themed amusement park. ecns.cn Tongzhou, Beijing's new administrative center, plans to build a metaverse demonstration zone along with over 30 "metaverse+" typical application scenario projects in next three years, according to local authorities.

____ (2022-08-26). Solid progress made in employment, social security during past decade. ecns.cn China has made historic achievements in employment and social security during the past decade, bolstering its steady economic expansion and social stability, a senior official said Thursday.

____ (2022-08-26). Typhoon Ma-on sweeps Pearl River Delta. ecns.cn Typhoon Ma-on, the ninth this year, made landfall in the coastal area of Diantai county of Guangdong province on Thursday morning, with a speed of 119 kilometers per hour, bringing heavy rainfall — especially in the province's wester…

____ (2022-08-26). Spokesperson denounces DPP's attempts to pursue 'Taiwan independence' by soliciting external support. ecns.cn The attempts by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to pursue "Taiwan independence" by soliciting the support of external forces will not impede China's path to reunification and national rejuvenation, a mainland spokesperson said on Thursday.

Staff (2022-08-26). France should avoid being dragged into US-China rivalry: Chief of Defense Staff. aninews.in Paris [France], May 22 (ANI/Sputnik): France should avoid being drawn into the growing rivalry between China and the United States, which will become a central geopolitical confrontation of the future, General Francois Lecointre, Chief of the country's Defense Staff told a daily newspaper.

____ (2022-08-26). 'Last matriarch in China' passes away at age 101. ecns.cn The "last matriarch in China" Maria Suo passed away beside her beloved reindeer at the age of 101 at 02: 27 on August 20, 2022.

____ (2022-08-26). China to take measures after U.S. adds 7 firms to export control list. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce said Thursday it will protect the legitimate rights of Chinese companies after the U.S. added seven Chinese entities to its export control list.

____ (2022-08-26). Xi sends congratulatory letter to 5th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a congratulatory letter to the 5th Forum on China-Africa Media Cooperation.

____ (2022-08-26). Wild China: Critically endangered plant rediscovered. ecns.cn

____ (2022-08-26). HKUST scientists identify key blood protein for simpler treatment for Alzheimer's disease. ecns.cn The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on Thursday announced the identification of a blood protein vital in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD), paving the way for a simpler treatment of the neurodegenerative illness.

Staff (2022-08-26). China's illegal timber business is stripping Suriname's forests. aninews.in Paramaribo [Suriname], May 22 (ANI): China's hunger for timber is stripping Suriname's forests.

____ (2022-08-26). Hong Kong Polytechnic University unveils new gate. ecns.cn August 24 this year marks the 85th Anniversary of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

____ (2022-08-26). Xi: Teamwork of China, Africa media crucial. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Thursday for media outlets in China and African countries to become facilitators of people-to-people exchanges and guardians of equity and justice to jointly advocate global development.

____ (2022-08-25). China's water transport investment maintains robust growth. ecns.cn China's investment in the construction of water transport infrastructure maintained a good growth momentum in the first seven months of the year, according to the Ministry of Transport.

____ (2022-08-26). China considers carbon emission management system for battery. ecns.cn China will explore a carbon emission management system for battery products, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced in a draft guideline on energy and electronic industry development released on Thursday.

Mario Hernández (2022-08-26). Taiwán: øNuevo escenario de guerra? globalizacion.ca La posibilidad de una guerra nuclear inundó a comienzos de agosto al mundo. El eventual teatro de combate entre EE UU y China por el control de Taiwán se sumó a la guerra en Ucrania contribuyendo a definir una crisis…

TeleSUR (2022-08-25). China Warns of the Risks of a New Cold War. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the UN, highlighted the importance of preserving global stability at the time that warned of the dangers that a new Cold War could bring to the international community. | RELATED: | "The Ukraine crisis and a series of recent tense developments around the world show that … we must be highly vigilant against any deliberate attempts to provoke troubles and intens…

Infobrics (2022-08-25). US-South Korean Ulchi Freedom Shield military exercises raises alarms in Pyongyang. infobrics.org US intentions in Korean Peninsula questioned given its destabilising role in Ukraine and Taiwan.

TeleSUR (2022-08-25). Russia-India Trade Free From US Dollar. telesurenglish.net The BRICS International Forum President Purnima Anand said Thursday, "We have implemented the mechanism of mutual settlements in rubles and rupees, and there is no need for our countries to use the dollar in mutual settlements." | RELATED: | The official also said that China is developing a similar mechanism of mutual settlements in rubles and yuan, which according to the BRICS president, constitutes a way for Russ…

Global Research News (2022-08-25). Selected Articles: US Secretary of State Blinken Returns Empty Handed from Africa Tour. globalresearch.ca By This tour came amid an escalation of tensions between the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China in regard to their …

Dave DeCamp (2022-08-25). Taiwan Unveils Plans to Raise Military Budget By 14%. news.antiwar.com Taiwan on Thursday unveiled plans to The 13.9% increase was signed off by Taiwan's cabinet and still needs to be approved by the island's parliament. The increase would bring the total military budget to about $19.41 billion, which will represent 15% of the government's annual budget. | The new military spendi…

Oneworld.press (2022-08-25). India's Leadership Of The Global De-Dollarization Trend Will Accelerate Multipolarity. oneworld.press It's indeed possible for India to independently defend its economic-financial interests vis a vis the US while still coordinating with it to a certain extent in deterring what its leadership regards as the credible scenario of China advancing its regional interests in a zero-sum way. So as not to have the preceding sentence misunderstood or maliciously misportrayed, the author doesn't share the Indian leadership's assessment of China's intentions but nevertheless acknowledges that Delhi formulates policy based on that perspective.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2022-08-25). "Economic Warfare" Directed against China? The Shanghai "Covid Zero Tolerance Mandate" globalresearch.ca "Covid Tolerance Zero" has contributed to destabilizing Shanghai's financial sector as well as China's buoyant export economy. It has created social havoc for millions of people, requiring the imposition of PCR tests, using the QR code as a means of social control.

____ (2022-08-25). Some Facts About Pelosi's Visit to Taiwan. ecns.cn Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi made a provocative visit to China's Taiwan region recently in disregard of the Chinese side's stern warnings.

Helen Davidson (2022-08-25). China Drought Causes Yangtze to Dry Up, Sparking Shortage of Hydropower. globalresearch.ca

Infobrics (2022-08-25). Opinion: Bipolarity Is Back. infobrics.org As US-China relations have moved from building bridges in 1972 to building walls in 2022, countries will increasingly be forced to choose sides and companies will have to plan supply chains accordingly. Those seeking to trade in both blocs will need to "divisionalise", running parallel operations…

Misión Verdad (2022-08-25). China Pledges to Forgive Debt of 17 African Countries. orinocotribune.com China has pledged to forgive 23 interest-free loans for 17 African countries and will also provide food aid to nations in need. This was announced by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on August 18. | Wang Yi, in his statement given at the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, stated, "China will forgive 23 interest-free loans for 17 African countries that were due by the end of 2021." | Wang also assured that China wil…

____ (2022-08-25). Beijing-3B satellite launched from Taiyuan. ecns.cn A Long March-2D rocket carrying Beijing-3B satellite blasts off from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 24, 2022.

____ (2022-08-25). Ferry services suspended in Qiongzhou Strait due to Typhoon Ma-on. ecns.cn Ferry services in south China's Qiongzhou Strait and operations at three ports in Haikou, capital of Hainan Province have been suspended due to Typhoon Ma-on.

____ (2022-08-25). Irrigation sought to save harvests. ecns.cn As a monthlong heat wave and drought wilt crops in southern China, agronomist Xia Liming is focused on finding alternative ways of irrigation in Changsha, Hunan province, in order to save harvests.

____ (2022-08-25). Closer China-Africa cooperation boosting Africa's supply chain development: report. ecns.cn Closer cooperation between China and Africa is boosting Africa's supply chains amid various headwinds, according to a report released on Tuesday.

____ (2022-08-25). New PLA refueling aircraft to feature at Changchun public event. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army Air Force will display its latest addition — the YY-20 large aerial refueling aircraft — during a public event starting on Friday in Changchun, capital of Jilin province.

____ (2022-08-25). China to crack down on illegal price gouging in PV industry. ecns.cn China has promised a crackdown on irregularities in the photovoltaic (PV) sector to tame price hikes, according to a guideline released on Wednesday.

____ (2022-08-25). U.S. suppression of Chinese firms slammed. ecns.cn As the United States added seven new China-related entities to its export control list, scholars have said that this suppression of Chinese companies is unpopular and benefits no one.

____ (2022-08-25). China refutes groundless accusations. ecns.cn China's Permanent Mission to the United Nations on Tuesday firmly refuted a Taiwan-related joint statement made by several countries including Belize.

____ (2022-08-25). Taiwan is China's Taiwan and Taiwan question is China's domestic affairs: China's Defense Minister. ecns.cn Taiwan is China's Taiwan and the Taiwan question is China's domestic affairs, said China's State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe during a video speech at a Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting on Wednesday, noting that China appreciates the more than 170 countries and international organizations that support China's condemnation of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan island earlier this month.

____ (2022-08-25). 107-year-old Covid patient discharged from hospital in Hainan. ecns.cn A 107-year-old patient infected with COVID-19 was discharged from hospital in Haikou, Hainan Province on Wednesday.

Staff (2022-08-25). Another US delegation reportedly to arrive in Taiwan tonight. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) — In the midst of increasing tensions on the island of Taiwan, the local media of this region announced that a US delegation will enter the island tonight.

April Lanuza (2022-08-25). Celebrating years of Great Panda conservation efforts. america.cgtn.com Ambassador Qin Gang greeted dignitaries, scientists, executives, parents, and "panda fans" who gathered to commemorate years of U.S.-China partnership and progress in Giant Panda conservation and breeding.

____ (2022-08-25). China launches emergency response to possible geological disasters. ecns.cn China on Wednesday activated a Level-IV emergency response to possible geological disasters triggered by Typhoon Ma-on, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources.

____ (2022-08-25). China eases visa rules for international students. ecns.cn China has eased border entry restrictions for international students and business travelers starting on Wednesday as part of broader steps to facilitate greater cross-border travel and exchanges more than two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

____ (2022-08-25). Chinese FM attends reception marking 30th anniversary of China-ROK ties. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended a reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and the Republic of Korea (ROK) here on Wednesday.

____ (2022-08-25). Ferry services to be suspended in south China's Qiongzhou Strait as Typhoon Ma-on nears. ecns.cn Ferry services in south China's Qiongzhou Strait and operations at three ports in Haikou, capital of Hainan Province, will be suspended starting from 8 p.m. on Wednesday as Typhoon Ma-on is forecast to make landfall on Thursday.

____ (2022-08-25). Poyang Lake in Jiangxi keeps shrinking due to drought. ecns.cn The water level of China's largest freshwater lake Poyang Lake in Jiangxi Province continues to decline.

TeleSUR, JCM (2022-08-25). China advierte sobre grave amenaza a las cosechas por sequía. telesurtv.net Las provincias centrales y meridionales de China están sumidas en una ola de calor y sequía que han afectado a la red hidroeléctrica nacional del país.

Diegoramos718 (2022-08-24). The West's Dangerously Simple-Minded Narrative About Russia and China. scheerpost.com President of Russia Vladimir Putin and President of the People's Republic of China Xi Jinping give statements for the press. Kremlin.ru, CC BY 4.0 By Jeffrey D. Sachs / The world is on the edge of nuclear catastrophe in no small part because of the failur…

Benjamin Norton (2022-08-24). CIA intimidated Britain to force 'ally' to cut ties with China's Huawei. multipolarista.com The Donald Trump White House and CIA ran "black ops" to intimate Britain to cut ties with China's tech giant Huawei, hurting the UK's economic interests to advance Washington's trade war on Beijing.

____ (2022-08-24). Emergency response launched for central China drought. ecns.cn Chinese authorities on Tuesday launched a Level-IV emergency response for a relatively serious drought in central China's Hubei Province.

____ (2022-08-24). China's space station drinking water more than 90 pct recycled. ecns.cn China's space station with the Shenzhou-14 crew in orbit now has the capacity to produce more than 90 percent of its drinking water through recycling, with less than 10 percent supplied from the ground.

____ (2022-08-24). China to implement negative list for cross-border trade in services. ecns.cn China will implement a negative list for cross-border trade in services, expand opening-up in the services sector and bolster digital trade to shore up economic growth, said government officials on Tuesday.

____ (2022-08-24). More than 1,400 firms to attend upcoming services trade fair in Beijing. ecns.cn As of Monday, 71 countries, regions and international organizations had confirmed to stage exhibitions or hold meetings at the CIFTIS, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Germany, the UK and the World Meteorological Organization.

____ (2022-08-24). Burgeoning service trade highlights China's opening-up endeavors in past decade. ecns.cn China's service trade has delivered a meteoric expansion and showcased a growing presence in the global arena over the past decade, as the country moves into a higher-level opening-up economy.

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