(2022-08-28). China puts military on alert after US warships enter Taiwan. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Beijing has reportedly slammed the US Navy's "freedom of navigation" missions in the Taiwan Strait as provocations.
(2022-08-28). West's neoliberal 'age of abundance' is over, as war and sanctions boomerang home. multipolarista.com 
France's President Macron warned of the end of "an era of abundance." Western wars and sanctions are boomeranging back at home. The neoliberal phase of capitalism is collapsing, having lost cheap Russian energy and cheap labor and consumer goods from China, and with regime-change ops failing.
(2022-08-28). US to develop laser weapons to counter Russia, China missiles. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) — Chief of US Naval Operations Admiral says the Navy makes efforts to develop so-called directed energy systems as a possible defense against hypersonic missiles already in the arsenal of Chinese and Russian militaries.
(2022-08-28). China to weave stronger safety net for disadvantaged people. ecns.cn China strives to step up support to ensure the livelihood of people in difficulty, offering social assistance with more coverage and funds.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). China allocates 10 bln yuan for drought relief, autumn grain production. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance on Friday earmarked 10 billion yuan (about 1.46 billion U.S. dollars) central reserve funds to support drought relief and the production of autumn grain.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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…
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-28). Cradle of Civilization: Daming Palace Ruins. ecns.cn The site of Daming Palace is located in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Daming Palace was the imperial palace complex of the Tang Dynasty(618-907) and its construction started in 634. It served as the imperial residence for 17 emperors over a period of more than 200 years. It is the world's largest complex of brick and wood palaces, with an area equivalent to four Forbidden Cities and three Versailles Palaces.
(2022-08-28). Xi encourages foreign experts to contribute more to promoting exchanges between China, other countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged foreign experts with the Foreign Languages Press to contribute more to promoting exchanges and communication between China and other countries in the world and building a community with a shared future for humanity.
(2022-08-28). (W.E.Talk) Why the Emancipation of Millions of Serfs in Tibet Was a Glorious Monument to Human Rights Protection in the World. ecns.cn
(2022-08-28). 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.
(2022-08-27). Blinken Returns Empty Handed From Africa Tour. orinocotribune.com By Abayomi Azikiwe — Aug 24, 2022 | United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited three African Union (AU) member-states during early August in an attempt to enhance the presence of Washington in the continent. | This tour came amid an escalation of tensions between Washington the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China. | Blinken first visited the Republic of South Africa where he had a joint meeting with Naledi Pandor, his diplomatic counterpart. Pandor reiterated the views of the African National Congress (ANC) government which has refused to denounce Moscow over its special milit…
(2022-08-27). Ignorant and Stupid Politicians Committed to Nuclear War: The Unthinkable: "Money and Mistakes" are the Driving Force behind World History. globalresearch.ca Nuclear War against both China and Russia is contemplated: | "At no point since the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, has humanity been closer to the unthinkable. All the safeguards of the Cold War …
(2022-08-27). Samarkand at the Crossroads: From Timur to the BRI and SCO. orinocotribune.com By Pepe Escobar  ; Aug 11, 2022 | From its ancient Silk Road role to China's BRI project, Uzbekistan is set to remain an important geoeconomic hub in Central Asia | SAMARKAND — The ultimate Silk Road city, set at an unrivaled Eurasian trade crossroads, is the ideal spot from which to examine where the New Silk Roads adventure is heading next. For starters, the upcoming summit of heads of state of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) will take place in Samarkand in mid-September. | The ancient city dazzled Alexander the Great in 329 BC and made the Tang dynasty crazy for its golden peaches. This wa…
(2022-08-27). Chinese Company Ships Crude From Venezuela, Defying US Sanctions. orinocotribune.com China has entrusted a defense-focused state firm to ship Venezuelan crude oil, in a clear defiance of US sanctions against Venezuela. | Since November 2020, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp (CASIC) has been in charge of transporting millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil as part of a deal to offset Caracas' debt to Beijing. This was reported as an exclusive by British news agency Startin…
(2022-08-27). What China's Worst Drought on Record Looks Like. globalresearch.ca
(2022-08-27). 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.