2022-11-19: News Headlines

____ (2022-11-18). China ready to coordinate with New Zealand for peace, stability in Pacific Islands region, says Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Bangkok on Friday that China is willing to coordinate closely with New Zealand to jointly promote peace, stability, development and prosperity in the Pacific island countries region.

____ (2022-11-18). China ready to join Chile for stronger comprehensive strategic partnership, says Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Bangkok on Friday that China is ready to join Chile in pushing for further development of their comprehensive strategic partnership.

____ (2022-11-19). Xi calls for building South China Sea into sea of peace, friendship, cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called on Brunei and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to work together to build the South China Sea into a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation.

____ (2022-11-19). Xi says China develops ties with Pacific Islands not targeting third party, no geopolitical intentions. ecns.cn China does not target a third party nor has any intentions in geopolitical competitions when it develops friendly relations with Pacific island countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday.

____ (2022-11-19). Xi expects more China-U.S. understanding to reduce misjudgement. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday it is hoped that China and the United States will further enhance mutual understanding, reduce misunderstanding and misjudgement, and work together to bring bilateral relations back to a healthy and stable track.

____ (2022-11-19). Herd of wild red deer spotted foraging in NW China. ecns.cn More than 50 wild red deer have been spotted foraging on the snow-blanketed Jiangbulati Grassland, which is located in Changji City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

_____ (2022-11-19). U.S. Versus China Covid Deaths — A Symptom of Diseased Capitalism. strategic-culture.org The horrendous death toll in the U.S. and Europe has been caused not so much by a virus but by an underlying disease of capitalist psychopathy. | The death toll from the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States is now well over 1.1 million. New mass infections and the proliferation of immune-resistant virus variants indicate the death toll will continue to rise as the third winter of the pandemic hits. | Europe faces a similarly bleak outlook of mounting sickness and deaths from the novel coronavirus known as SARS-Cov-2, which has undergone numerous mutations since the world pandemic was declared in early 2020. Thi…

____ (2022-11-19). Full text: Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of Thailand. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday held talks with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in Bangkok, with both sides reaching a consensus on building a China-Thailand community with a shared future.

____ (2022-11-19). Chinese President Xi Jinping holds talks with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at the Government House in Bangkok on Saturday. The two sides announced the consensus on building a China-Thailand community with a shared future for enhanced stability, prosperity and sustainability.

____ (2022-11-19). Argali sheep spotted in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Wild argali sheep have been spotted foraging on the grassland in Xilingol League, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

____ (2022-11-19). Rare light pillars appear in China's northernmost village. ecns.cn The miraculous light pillars appeared in Beiji village on a cold night, and illuminated skies. Beiji Village, also known as China's Arctic village, is located in Mohe City, China's northeast Heilongjiang Province.

WSWS (2022-11-19). Washington Post backs Republican-led witch-hunt against scientists. wsws.org On Thursday, the Washington Post published an editorial renewing its promotion of the Wuhan lab conspiracy theory, presenting an absurd, semi-literate attack on the research of scientists Michael Worobey and Kristian Andersen.

____ (2022-11-19). (100 great changes) Beijing Municipal Administrative Center: the 'City of the Future'. ecns.cn Tongzhou District, the sub-center of Beijing, is located about 20 kilometers east of Tiananmen Square.

Brian Berletic (2022-11-18). New Atlas LIVE: US vs. China at G20, ASEAN, Ukraine and More… thealtworld.com

Anonymous103 (2022-11-18). Russia, India, China, Iran: The Quad that Really Matters. southfront.org | Written bySoutheast Asia is right at the center of international relations for a whole week viz a viz three consecutive summits: Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Phnom Penh, the Group of Twenty (G20) summit in Bali, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Bangkok. | Eighteen nations…

Anonymous103 (2022-11-18). Why U.S. Is Committed to Conquering Russia Before It Conquers China. southfront.org Medea Benjamin | Written by On November 13th, Medea Benjamin and Nicholas J.L. Davies headlined

Infobrics (2022-11-18). Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa BRICS Bloc Grows with U.S. Left Out. infobrics.org An economic bloc led by five emerging economies, including the United States' top two rivals, appears set to expand as Washington struggles to promote its global agenda beyond traditional allies and partners around the world…

_____ (2022-11-18). Psl Editorial — 'Managed Competition' With China Or Real Peace? popularresistance.org President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first meeting since Biden took office today, a high-profile summit meant to set the tone for U.S.-China relations in the coming period. Outwardly, the two leaders remained cordial and affirmed their willingness to maintain dialogue with one another, with Biden going so far as to say "there need not be a new Cold War" between the two powers. The two sides agreed to restart regular talks relating to cooperation in the fight against climate change, and Secretary of State Blinken is set to travel to China for follow up discussions in the near future. | But i…

____ (2022-11-18). Chinese giant pandas meet the public ahead of World Cup in Qatar. ecns.cn Two giant pandas Jing Jing and Si Hai from China made their first public appearance on Thursday at the Panda House at Al Khor Park in Doha ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

____ (2022-11-18). APEC to deepen regional ties. ecns.cn Xi's attendance at the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting demonstrates that China will voice its message and contribute its wisdom in promoting the development of the regional organization, improving global governance and bolstering world economic recovery.

____ (2022-11-18). Reputation of China's universities rises steadily. ecns.cn China continues its climb up the global university reputation rankings, with Tsinghua University leading the way by rising to ninth place from 10th last year, becoming the highest-placed Asian institution, according to a recent report.

____ (2022-11-18). China to advance broader agenda of opening up across more areas and in greater depth, Xi says. ecns.cn China will advance a broader agenda of opening up across more areas and in greater depth, follow the Chinese path to modernization, and put in place new systems for a higher-standard open economy.

____ (2022-11-18). Xi Focus: Development and unity — China's proposals at G20, APEC envision shared future. ecns.cn With the world finding itself in a time of many challenges, China has pledged to promote peace and development and to build a human community with a shared future.

____ (2022-11-18). China considers holding 3rd Belt and Road Forum for Int'l Cooperation, says Xi. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday that Beijing is to consider holding the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation next year to give…

____ (2022-11-18). Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos in Bangkok, Thailand on Thursday, noting that China always views its relations with the Philippines from a strategic height.

____ (2022-11-18). Shenzhou XIV crew completes 3rd spacewalk. ecns.cn The Shenzhou XIV mission crew on board the Tiangong space station completed its third spacewalk on Thursday afternoon, according to the China Manned Space Agency.

____ (2022-11-18). Golden reed flowers add beauty to Bosten lake in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Golden reed flowers are in full bloom, adding beauty to Bosten Lake, China's largest inland freshwater lake, in Bohu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Nov. 15, 2022.

____ (2022-11-18). Jakarta-Bandung High-speed Railway a flagship project of China-Indonesia B&R cooperation. ecns.cn

____ (2022-11-18). (100 great changes) Chinese medical workers provide global aid. ecns.cn This team has crossed continents and oceans to contribute China's strength to the health and well-being of people around the world.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-18). US continues imposing sanctions on Iran-related firms. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — In continuation of the anti-Iran campaign, the United States imposed sanctions on 13 companies based in China, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for alleged role in sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-18). Iran strengthening cooperation with IAEA: China. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — A Chinese envoy said on Thursday that putting pressure on Iran would not help solve its nuclear issue and would only backfire, especially when Iran is strengthening its cooperation with IAEA.

En.mehrnews (2022-11-18). China May Host Belt and Road International Forum in 2023: XI. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) — China is considering holding the third high-level Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation next year, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.

Global Research News (2022-11-18). Selected Articles: US-Dollar Dominance vs. China's Yuan as an International Trading Currency. globalresearch.ca By For Chinese people, t…

Infobrics (2022-11-18). Harris' visit to Palawan could instigate China into boosting Spratley Island defences. infobrics.org Washington hopes to draw the Philippines further away from China…

Peter Koenig (2022-11-18). US-Dollar Dominance vs. China's Yuan as an International Trading Currency. globalresearch.ca

WSWS (2022-11-18). The disastrous implications of lifting Zero-COVID in China. wsws.org The objective laws of viral transmission mean that any shift away from a Zero-COVID elimination strategy carries with it the potential for the situation to quickly spiral out of control.

_____ (2022-11-18). 'Managed Competition' With China Or Real Peace? popularresistance.org President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first meeting since Biden took office today, a high-profile summit meant to set the tone for U.S.-China relations in the coming period. Outwardly, the two leaders remained cordial and affirmed their willingness to maintain dialogue with one another, with Biden going so far as to say "there need not be a new Cold War" between the two powers. The two sides agreed to restart regular talks relating to cooperation in the fight against climate change, and Secretary of State Blinken is set to travel to China for follow up discussions in the near future. | But i…

____ (2022-11-18). Nanning launches 4 new air routes to ASEAN countries. ecns.cn Nanning Wuxu International Airport in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region has launched another four international routes to Kuala Lumpur, Phnom Penh, Bangkok and Singapore, covering major ASEAN destinations.

____ (2022-11-18). Giant panda Tuan Tuan suffers 4 seizures: Taipei Zoo. ecns.cn Giant panda Tuan Tuan gifted by the Chinese mainland to Taiwan in 2008 suffered four seizures starting 4: 41 p.m. on Thursday, said Taipei Zoo on Friday.

____ (2022-11-18). Payouts lure workers back to Foxconn assembly plant. ecns.cn The Foxconn plant in Zhengzhou, Henan province, hit by a recent spate of COVID-19 infections and workers leaving the site in October and the beginning of November, has welcomed a new wave of workers to meet production during its peak period, according to reports.

Infobrics (2022-11-18). Chinese Team Wins Big in BRICS Skills Tourney. infobrics.org The Chinese team won 79 medals at the 2022 BRICS Skills Competition in Xiamen, Fujian province, ranking first among all involved delegations…

____ (2022-11-18). Incredible view of Yaxi expressway in Sichuan. ecns.cn Most of the ladderlike expressway is made up of viaducts and tunnels. It is acclaimed as an "expressway in the clouds" as it ascends by 7.5 meters for every kilometer.

Staff (2022-11-18). Xin Xin, la última panda gigante de América Latina. cubadebate.cu Con 32 años, Xin Xin es una de las pandas gigantes en cautividad más viejas de la historia. Los intentos por inseminarla en el zoológico de Chapultepec (México) no dieron resultado, por lo que no tuvo cría. Actualmente, China hace "diplomacia del panda" al prestar pandas gigantes durante un período de 10 a 15 años, por un costo de un millón de dólares al año.

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