Ben Norton (2023-12-31). Most important stories of 2023: Gaza, Ukraine, China, BRICS, dedollarization, bank crises, inflation. geopoliticaleconomy.com These were the most important geopolitical and economic issues of 2023, including the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, US-China tensions, BRICS expansion, growing de-dollarization, inflation crisis, crypto fraud, bank crashes, European de-industrialization, and more.

scorinoco (2023-12-31). 60 Years On: China's Medical Teams Treat 300 Million Patients Abroad. orinocotribune.com Since China sent its first medical team to aid Algeria in 1963, tens of thousands of Chinese medical personnel have embarked on their journey abroad, making solid contributions to global public health. | Over the past six decades, the country has dispatched over 30,000 medical personnel to 76 countries and regions across the world, providing medical services to nearly 300 million patients and helping build over 130 healthcare facilities, according to data from the National Health Commission. | Statistics also reveal that China's medical teams dispatched abroad have trained over 100,000 local medical personnel, en…

Juan M. Garcia (2023-12-31). Cuba and China in the dynamics of a multi-sector alliance. plenglish.com Beijing (Prensa Latina) China and Cuba have reinvigorated their economic-commercial relations, strengthened mutual political trust with high-level meetings and signed several agreements during a fruitful year for their ties.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúRobert Kuhn: China's initiatives offer an enlightened, new vision for building a better world. ecns.cn Sharing his prospect for 2024 with China News Network, Robert Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, said that he "focuses on China's increasing international engagement."

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: China's economy weathers storm to be more resilient, dynamic. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the year 2023 has seen China's economy weather the storm and become "more resilient and dynamic than before."

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: China's confidence, strength derived from time-honored history, splendid civilization. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said the nation's time-honored history and splendid civilization is the source of confidence and strength on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.

Xinhua (2023-12-31). President Xi Jinping's 2024 New Year message. pressenza.com On New Year's Eve, Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2024 New Year message via China Media Group and the Internet. The following is the full text of the message, which we publish particularly appreciating his vision for peace and a shared future for all humanity: Conflicts are still raging in some parts of the world. We Chinese are keenly aware of what peace means. We will work closely with the international community for the common good of humanity, build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make the world a better place for all. | Greetings to you all! As energy rises after the Winter Solst…

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: China to consolidate, strengthen momentum of economic recovery. ecns.cn China will consolidate and strengthen the momentum of economic recovery, and work to achieve steady and long-term economic development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday while delivering his 2024 New Year message.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi says to continuously consolidate, develop China-Russia ties serves fundamental interests of both countries. ecns.cn The development of China-Russia relations in the past three-quarters of a century has shown that to continuously consolidate and develop bilateral relations featuring permanent good-neighborly friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination and mutually beneficial cooperation serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, meets the expectations of the international community and conforms to the trend of the times, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: China to deepen reform and opening up across the board. ecns.cn China will deepen reform and opening up across the board, and further enhance people's confidence in development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi pledges steadfastly advancing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn China will steadfastly advance Chinese modernization, President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.

The Independent (2023-12-31). Year 2023 offers new insights on China-U.S. relations. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | In 2023, experts, scholars and specialists from various fields have shared their opinions with Xinhua on China's diplomacy, global hotspots as well as international relations, enriching the column through insightful contributions and engaging dialogues. The following are some of the highlights of their insights on China-U.S. relations: Dennis Munene, executive director …

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi pledges to work with int'l society to build community with a shared future for mankind. ecns.cn China will work with the international community to build a community with a shared future for mankind, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: China will surely be reunified. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said China will surely be reunified, and all Chinese on both sides of the Taiwan Strait should be bound by a common sense of purpose and share in the glory of the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: 2023 presents vibrant, flourishing China to world. ecns.cn All the exhilarating activities throughout 2023 have made Chinese people's lives richer and more colorful, marked the return of bustling life across the country, embodied people's pursuit of a beautiful life, and presented a vibrant and flourishing China to the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: China supports long-term prosperity, stability of Hong Kong, Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday pledged continuous support for Hong Kong and Macao in securing their long-term prosperity and stability.

Juan M. Garcia (2023-12-31). Xi Jinping predicts economic revitalization and development in China. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) President Xi Jinping on Sunday reviewed China's achievements and challenges in 2023, and predicted a coming year of greater economic revitalization with a new development paradigm.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: China's innovation-driven development full of energy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said the nation's time-honored history and splendid civilization is the source of confidence and strength on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: Our ultimate goal is to deliver a better life for people. ecns.cn China's ultimate goal is about delivering a better life for the people, Chinese President Xi Jinping remarked while delivering his 2024 New Year message on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi: China embraces the world while pursuing development. ecns.cn While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday in his 2024 New Year message.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi's 2024 New Year address: peace, development, unity and cooperation. ecns.cn While pursuing its development, China has also embraced the world and fulfilled its responsibility as a major country.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi meets Chinese diplomatic envoys to foreign countries. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president, and chairman of the Central Military Commission, met with Chinese diplomatic envoys attending the annual work conference for overseas envoys to foreign countries in 2023 at the Great Hall of the People on Dec 29. Xi delivered an important speech.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Denis Simon: Sci-tech innovation injects surging momentum into China's developmentÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn "China has seen lots of progress in 2023," said Danis Simon, executive vice chancellor of Duke Kunshan University in China, in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Global ties for shared growth fostered by BRI. ecns.cn From the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway to the China-Europe freight trains, the BRI has established a broad platform for cooperation, where China's high-quality development drives the world.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). China shines in diplomacy, scientific innovation and BRI cooperation: Swedish ScholarÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn The year 2023 is coming to an end. Speaking of China's developments in the past year, Stephen Brawer, chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, told China News Network that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) benefits both the internal and global development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Data applications key to driving economic growth. ecns.cn China plans to expand the application scenarios for data in 12 key fields, including smart manufacturing, modern agriculture, trade circulation, transportation and financial services.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi hails steady recovery amid challenges. ecns.cn China has successfully achieved the main targets for economic and social development in 2023, with the estimated total economic output set to exceed 126 trillion yuan ($18 trillion), President Xi Jinping said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). U.S. measures put tech ties under strain. ecns.cn As 2023 draws to a close, the U.S.-China technology relationship remains strained. This year witnessed intensified efforts by the United States to curb China's technological rise, deepening concerns over stifled innovation and a fragmented tech ecosystem.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). China 2023: The Heights of Aspiration. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). China's domestically built icebreaker makes debut. ecns.cn China's new generation of domestically designed and manufactured icebreaking scientific research ship, Jidi, made its debut on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). From 10 meters to space: China's heights of exploration. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúSwedish Scholar on China's 2024: Belt and Road Initiative provides new insights to China's development. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúSwedish Scholar: China's modernization and human rights achievement enjoy great success. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Danis Simon: Sci-tech innovation injects surging momentum into China's developmentÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn "China has seen lots of progress in 2023," said Danis Simon, executive vice chancellor of Duke Kunshan University in China, in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Hainan space center welcomes first commercial launch pad. ecns.cn The No. 1 launch pad of Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Center, China's first such commercial site under construction, was completed in Wenchang, Hainan Province on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). China's national legislature to convene annual session on March 5. ecns.cn The second annual session of the 14th National People's Congress will be held in Beijing on March 5, 2024, according to a decision made by the NPC Standing Committee on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). China's high-resolution geological research satellites put into use. ecns.cn China's L-SAR 01 satellite group has been put into use after in-orbit tests, according to the China National Space Administration on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). China to further strengthen implementation of monetary policy: PBOC. ecns.cn China will step up implementation of the existing monetary policies in efforts to promote development while maintaining stability, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said in a statement released on Thursday after the latest quarterly meeting of its monetary policy committee.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Share your views on China's 2024 government work report on finance. ecns.cn Share your views on 2024 China's government work report: Finance…

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Major structure of China's first commercial launch pad in Hainan completed. ecns.cn The major structure of China's first commercial launch pad at Hainan International Commercial Space Launch Center was completed in Wenchang, Hainan Province, on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). BRI facilitates green and sustainable development. ecns.cn The Silk Road spans a timeline of over 1,000 years, during which China has presented the world with an answer to green development…

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Global ties for shared growth fostered by BRI. ecns.cn From the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway to the China-Europe freight trains, the BRI has established a broad platform for cooperation, where China's high-quality development drives the world.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Flying taxi completes debut commercial flight demonstration in E China. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). China-Laos Railway transports over 25 mln passengers, 30 mln tons of goods. ecns.cn As of Wednesday, the China-Laos Railway has cumulatively transported 25.25 million passengers and 30.33 million metric tons of goods. Among them, cross-border freight exceeded 6.2 million metric tons, according to the Kunming branch of China Railway Group.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). China welcomes international undersea cables in territorial waters: spokesperson. ecns.cn China welcomes and supports other countries and telecommunication companies in laying international undersea cables in waters under China's jurisdiction, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Winter fishing-themed festival kicks off at NE China's Chagan Lake. ecns.cn The 22nd"ÄÄChagan Lake"ÄÄIce and Snow Fishing and Hunting Cultural Tourism Festival"ÄÄkicked off on Thursday at Chagan Lake, marking the beginning of the annual golden season for winter fishing."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Over 10,000 camels attend camel Nadam fair in N China. ecns.cn A winter Nadam fair featuring camel racing, camelback archery, and camel milking events kicked off Thursday in Alxa Right Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region."ÄÄ…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-12-30). Remembering Tiananmen Square with someone who was there and became one of the CCP's most wanted "criminals" expose-news.com To bring in the New Year, Yuri Bezmenov has removed paywalls from two podcasts: Interviews with Chris Brunet of Karlstack and Fengsuo Zhou of Human Rights in China and the Tiananmen Square …

WSWS (2023-12-30). China's central bank "sidelined" wsws.org The move to downgrade the role of the PBoC reflects growing concerns in ruling circles about continued lower growth.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). China shines in diplomacy, scientific innovation and BRI cooperation: Swedish ScholarÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn The year 2023 is coming to an end. Speaking of China's developments in the past year, Stephen Brawer, chairman of the Belt and Road Institute in Sweden, told China News Network that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) benefits both the internal and global development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Data applications key to driving economic growth. ecns.cn China plans to expand the application scenarios for data in 12 key fields, including smart manufacturing, modern agriculture, trade circulation, transportation and financial services.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Xi hails steady recovery amid challenges. ecns.cn China has successfully achieved the main targets for economic and social development in 2023, with the estimated total economic output set to exceed 126 trillion yuan ($18 trillion), President Xi Jinping said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). U.S. measures put tech ties under strain. ecns.cn As 2023 draws to a close, the U.S.-China technology relationship remains strained. This year witnessed intensified efforts by the United States to curb China's technological rise, deepening concerns over stifled innovation and a fragmented tech ecosystem.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). China 2023: The Heights of Aspiration. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). China's domestically built icebreaker makes debut. ecns.cn China's new generation of domestically designed and manufactured icebreaking scientific research ship, Jidi, made its debut on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). From 10 meters to space: China's heights of exploration. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúSwedish Scholar on China's 2024: Belt and Road Initiative provides new insights to China's development. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúSwedish Scholar: China's modernization and human rights achievement enjoy great success. ecns.cn

John Mueller (2023-12-30). Remember when Japan was going to take over the world? responsiblestatecraft.org

The most important security issue for the United States, the contest/competition/rivalry with China, may soon fade away.The plausibility of this proposition is enhanced if we take as a parallel not the rivalry with the USSR during the Cold War, but the one that smoked through the 1980s and early 1990s when Japan appeared to be becoming "Number One." The rather benign ending of that rivalry may have something to say about what will happen as China slides into what many suggest will be a lengthy period of slow growth or even stagnation.In both cases, the perceived threats have been primarily economic.<...

Editor (2023-12-30). Dec 30, 2023. sitrepworld.info Tchaikovsky — Marche Slave Do You Dare Even Look? — Forecast 2024, by James Howard Kunstler Humanity's Shared Future: Part of China's Effort, by Karl Sanchez Will the world see more wars or unrest in 2024? Here are 5 hotspots to watch, by Jessica Genauer Israel's Genocide Betrays the Holocaust, by Chris Hedges Israel announces its Gaza endgame: Ethnic cleansing as 'humanitarianism,' by Mitchell Plitnick Israel Says It's Anti-Semitic To Invoke The Genocide Convention Over Gaza, by Caitlin Johnstone 'Israel Aims to Destroy Palestinians' — South Africa Escalates at ICJ Israel &…

Dan Williams (2023-12-30). 2023 in review: World sports. america.cgtn.com It was quite the year for sports fans, with some astonishing, record-breaking achievements, big money business developments and a host of inspiring breakthroughs.

The Independent (2023-12-31). Xinhua's top 10 world news events in 2023. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | The following are the top 10 world news events in the year 2023 selected by Xinhua in a chronological order: 1. Generative AI accelerates industrial transformation The number of monthly active users of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, reached 100 million in January. Generative AI represented by ChatGPT is developing …

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Xi meets Chinese diplomatic envoys to foreign countries. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Chinese diplomatic envoys who are in Beijing to attend this year's work conference for overseas envoys.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). CPPCC holds gathering to ring in the new year, Xi Jinping delivers important speech. ecns.cn The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a New Year gathering in its auditorium in Beijing on the morning of Dec 29. Party and state leaders Xi Jinping, Li Qiang, Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, Li Xi, and Han Zheng, attended the gathering to ring in the year 2024.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). New ministers appointed, legislative agenda set. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress concluded its seventh session on Friday in Beijing with the appointment of three new ministers and the adoption of a series of law amendments.

ecns.cn (2023-12-31). Ren'ai Reef disruption by Manila denounced. ecns.cn Beijing on Friday strongly denounced Manila's attempt to build a permanent structure on Ren'ai Reef, and vowed a firm response to any provocations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). People enjoy themselves on frozen Shichahai Lake in Beijing. ecns.cn With the arrival of winter, the iconic Shichahai Lake in Beijing has undergone a magical transformation. A tradition deeply embedded in the local culture, the lake has been converted into an expansive ice rink, which started its trial run on Thursday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). New ministers appointed, legislative agenda set. ecns.cn The Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress concluded its seventh session on Friday in Beijing with the appointment of three new ministers and the adoption of a series of law amendments.

ecns.cn (2023-12-30). Ren'ai Reef disruption by Manila denounced. ecns.cn Beijing on Friday strongly denounced Manila's attempt to build a permanent structure on Ren'ai Reef, and vowed a firm response to any provocations.

The Independent (2023-12-30). Christmas in the West gets less Christmassy amid dogged inflation, rising insecurity. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | Another Christmas has come and gone, replete with families and friends exchanging gifts beside a crackling hearth, sharing stories under a Christmas tree and enjoying traditional holiday meals. Others weren't so fortunate, receiving church handouts, curling up in a subway station to avoid the cold or grieving the loss of beloved …

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China, Indonesia communicating over chemical plant blast. ecns.cn Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed on Wednesday that the explosion at a Chinese-owned plant on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island had killed 18 people, including eight Chinese citizens, and injured dozens.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China's first self-built fully automated dock enters operation in Qingdao, Shandong Province. ecns.cn The automated dock phase III of Qingdao port in East China's Shandong Province on Wednesday entered official operation, according to China Media Group, which was China's first self-built fully automated dock.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Qingdao automated container terminal starts operations. ecns.cn China's first indigenously developed automated container terminal in Qingdao, Shandong province, began operations on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward by the nation in achieving core competitiveness in the ports sector.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Collective punishment 'should be abolished'. ecns.cn Practices resulting in the collective punishment of the family members of convicted criminals should be abolished, as they contradict the principles and spirit of the Constitution, China's top legislature said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Diplomatic events reap broad benefits. ecns.cn The stronger synergy between China and its global partners "is a splendid chapter in charting both a connected, peaceful world and a path for a global community of shared future", he said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Sino-U.S. student exchanges vital for ties. ecns.cn Student exchanges between China and the United States go a long way in fostering bilateral relations and play a vital role, participants at an online discussion said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Beijing denounces U.S. defense bill as 'playing with fire' over Taiwan. ecns.cn China's top legislature lashed out at the recently passed U.S. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, accusing it of "manipulating" the Taiwan question and stoking tensions through "reckless actions."

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Industrial firms see profit growth for 4th straight month. ecns.cn Aided by a policy boost, China's economy is showing more signs of improvement, as official data on Wednesday revealed that profits at China's industrial firms grew for the fourth consecutive month in November.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Lai slammed for comments on war risk. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman slammed Lai Ching-te, deputy leader of China's Taiwan region, on Wednesday for his comments on the risk of a cross-Strait war, and warned that the pursuit of "Taiwan independence" means war.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). South Korean drug suspect extradited from China after school targeting scheme. ecns.cn Authorities in South Korea have taken custody of a suspect accused of drugging and extorting high school students, culminating in months of cross-border cooperation with China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China to step up research on future-orientated technologies. ecns.cn China's top industry regulator said on Wednesday that it will step up the research on future-oriented technologies, such as artificial intelligence, and push forward new industrialization.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China firmly opposes negative China-related provisions in U.S. defense authorization act. ecns.cn China expresses strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the negative provisions related to China in the U.S.' National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Domestic deep-sea integrated wind power installation vessel makes trial voyage. ecns.cn China's deep-sea integrated large-scale wind power installation vessel Bo Qiang 3060 conducted a trial voyage near the coastal city of Yantai in East China's Shandong Province on Wednesday.

Editor (2023-12-27). Dec 27, 2023. sitrepworld.info Going home — Mark Knopfler The End of War? by Bill Astore Russia — China Are on a Roll, by Pepe Escobar Craig Murray: What We've Learned in 2023 Are Four World Takeover Conspiracies Hiding in Plain Sight? Kevin Barrett, Peter Myers Netanyahu Advocates Ethnically Cleansing Palestinians of Gaza: Believe him, by Juan Cole Israel intensifies Gaza strikes, killing 250 Palestinians in 24 hours Palestine Solidarity Crackdown: Challenges in the US & Europe, by Layla Kattermann, Diala Shamas This Can't Be Another Instance Of Genocide ‚Ää— ‚ÄäIsrael Bel…

Ana Luisa Brown (2023-12-27). Cuba and China open ophthalmologic hospital. plenglish.com Hefei, China, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of Cuba and China on Wednesday opened here the new venue of an ophthalmologic hospital with specialists from both countries, as part of a collaboration of more than 10 years.

infobrics (2023-12-27). China, Saudi Drive BRICS' Push to Erase Dollar in Global Economy. infobrics.org The global financial landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with the BRICS alliance — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — at the forefront of a daring initiative to challenge the supremacy of the US dollar…

infobrics (2023-12-27). Russia's Oil Exports to China and India Surge. infobrics.org Russia has increased significantly its crude oil exports to China and India this year, with volumes to China hitting 100 million tons annually, or around 2 million barrels per day…

Brian Berletic (2023-12-27). Brian Berletic: China Has a SHOCKING Secret and the US is Going to War Over It. thealtworld.com Brian Berletic of The New Atlas reveals in an in-depth conversation China's shocking secret that the neocons in the US and West are desperately trying to bury.

Roger D, Harris, Popular Resistance. (2023-12-27). Contrasting Strategies Of The United States And China. popularresistance.org In the latest salvo preparing the US for confrontation with China, Nicholas Burns flat out said, "I don't feel optimistic about the future of US-China relations." Burns should know. He is Washington's ambassador to Beijing. | The US stance on bilateral relations with China, according to Burns, is one of "strategic competition in the coming decades… vying for global power as well as regional power." Indeed, the US is preparing for war with China. High-ranking US Airforce General Mike Minihan foresees war as early as 2025. | This contrasts with the Chinese approach of cooperation for mutual benefit to solve the m…

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-27). Contrasting Strategies Of The United States And China. popularresistance.org

Mark Niu (2023-12-27). Special event focused on the province of Anhui. america.cgtn.com Exchanges between the U.S. and China appear to be on the upswing, especially in the state of California, where a special event focused on the province of Anhui. | Mark Niu reports from Woodside, California.

Roger Harris (2023-12-27). Contrasting Strategies of the US and China. counterpunch.org

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China to retain lead in global shipbuilding. ecns.cn China will retain its lead in the global shipbuilding market this year, and this trend is expected to persist into 2024, market watchers and shipbuilders said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China plays key role in WTO digital trade talks. ecns.cn China will continue to play a constructive role in the ongoing negotiations on e-commerce at the World Trade Organization to help foster high-standard, balanced and inclusive digital trade rules that will enable developing members to harness relevant opportunities and reap the benefits.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Merungdap cave makes list of China's top 10 achaeological news of 2023. ecns.cn The China Media Group revealed China's top 10 archaeological news of 2023 on Sunday; among the prestigious list, the Merungdap Cave site, located in Ge'gyai county, Ngari prefecture of the Xizang autonomous region, stood out as a remarkable discovery.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Two more Beidou navigation satellites put into orbit. ecns.cn China launched two satellites into space on Tuesday morning for its Beidou Navigation Satellite System, according to the China Satellite Navigation Office.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). New high-speed railway routes start operations. ecns.cn Three new high-speed train routes became operational on Tuesday, promoting social and economic development, improving the quality of people's lives and showcasing China's expertise in building high-speed railways in varied and difficult terrain, according to the operator.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Ministry announces sanctions on U.S. firm, individuals. ecns.cn China said on Tuesday that it will sanction a United States company and two individuals as a countermeasure to sanctions the US has imposed on Chinese officials and companies over so-called human rights issues in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Former ABC VP: Five key moments of China crucial to the world in 2023ÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn "Another keyword is phoenix that China and the world has risen from the challenges of Covidafter a very trying three-year period," said Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow of Center for China & Globalization and former Vice President of ABC Television, in an exclusive interview with China News Network at the turn of a new year. He added that China led an onward and upward journey in 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). CPC Central Committee holds symposium commemorating 130th anniversary of Mao's birth. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Tuesday morning held a symposium at the Great Hall of the People to commemorate the 130th anniversary of the birth of Comrade Mao Zedong.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China aims to establish a comprehensive computing power infrastructure system by 2025. ecns.cn Five Chinese government agencies have recently issued opinions on deepening the implementation of the "East Data, West Computing" project and accelerating the construction of a national integrated computing power network.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). World's first research and training ship with remote control and autonomous navigation capabilities launched in NE China. ecns.cn The world's first research and training ship with autonomous navigation, remote control, and autonomous operation capabilities was launched on Monday in Dalian.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Cold wave brings range of challenges nationwide. ecns.cn The coldest air of this winter to date, which swept across China, transformed landscapes into frozen wonderlands.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). New species of chaoyangopterid pterosaur discovered. ecns.cn The new pterosaur species lived in China during the Early Cretaceous epoch, between 125 and 113 million years ago.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Colorful lights illuminated to celebrate new year across China. ecns.cn People enjoy a light show to celebrate the upcoming new year in Chongqing, Dec. 26, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Three new high-speed railways put into operations in China. ecns.cn The 261-kilometer railway linking Chengdu, Zigong and Yibin is the first high-speed railway with a speed of 350 kilometers per hour in Sichuan.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China adds two more satellites to Beidou-3 System. ecns.cn The launch marked the first mission of sending two MEO satellites in one go to the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System since the system was completed and officially commissioned in 2020.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). My Memory of China | American expert: five key events relevant to China in 2023. ecns.cn "It (2023) was a momentous year," said Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow of the Center for China & Globalization and Former Vice President of ABC Television, in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Zhangjiajie's winter tour heats up in C China. ecns.cn The second Zhangjiajie Ice and Snow Tourism Festival opened Tuesday at the Qixing Mountain Ski Resort in Zhangjiajie City, central China's Hunan Province. In recent years, with the continuous expansion of the ice and snow tourism market, snow viewing, skiing, and other ice and snow sports have become popular choices for winter tours in Zhangjiajie. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). My Memory of China | American expert: Innovation fuels China's growth in 2024. ecns.cn In an exclusive interview with China News Network recently, Harvey Dzodin, Senior Fellow of the Center for China & Globalization and Former Vice President of ABC Television, shared his stories with China in 2023 and his expectations for 2024.

The Independent (2023-12-27). EU-China cooperation vital in face of global challenges, economist says. independent.co.ug BRATISLAVA | Xinhua | Europe and China have common interests in several areas, such as climate, trade and technology, and the cooperation between the European Union (EU) and China is vital, a Slovakian economic expert told Xinhua in a recent interview. Juraj Sipko, former head of the Institute of Economic Research at the Slovak Academy …

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Colorful lanterns add festive atmosphere to Shanghai. ecns.cn A lantern installation titled "A Night of Fish and Dragon Dance" illuminated Shanghai's iconic Yuyuan Garden as part of the annual lantern fair, dazzling spectators from China and abroad. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China opens new high-speed railway linking Chengdu, Yibin. ecns.cn The Chengdu-Zigong-Yibin high-speed railway boasts a designed speed of 350 km per hour and has 12 stations along its 261 km line."ÄÄDue to complicated terrain, the new line has 231 bridges and 29 tunnels. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). China launches four meteorological satellites. ecns.cn China successfully sent four meteorological satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Wednesday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Southern Chinese city bordering Vietnam connected to rail network. ecns.cn Dongxing, a city on the China-Vietnam border in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, was linked to China's national railway network on Wednesday with the opening of a new rail line. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). A close look at Taipei Zoo's star pandas>. ecns.cn The adorable giant panda Yuan Zai, the female cub of giant panda Tuan Tuan and Yuan Yuan as goodwill gifts to Taiwan by the Chinese mainland, was spotted enjoying bamboo at Taipei Zoo"ÄÄin Taipei, southeast China's Taiwan, on Wednesday.

Blaise Malley (2023-12-27). Congress and the 4 faces of China baiting in 2023. responsiblestatecraft.org

The first session of the 118th Congress was one of the least productive in the body's history. Only 22

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-12-27). Presidente Xi Jinping afirma que reunificación de China es "inevitable" telesurtv.net Los vínculos entre la isla de Taiwán y China, a la que considera una provincia más bajo su soberanía, se rompieron en 1949.

Dan Williams (2023-12-27). 2023 in Review: A year of strikes. america.cgtn.com Take a look at the wave of strike action seen across a variety of industries throughout the United States in 2023.It led to key gains for workers, and historic precedents along the way. | Dan Williams reports on this latest Year in Review from Michigan.

Owen Fairclough (2023-12-27). Protests in Iraq after U.S. strikes. america.cgtn.com Protests erupted in Baghdad after the U.S. hit back at Iranian backed militants who targeted three American military personnel in Iraq. | Owen Fairclough reports from Washington D.C.

Joel Richards (2023-12-27). Argentina's trade unions march in capital. america.cgtn.com Argentina's powerful trade unions marched on Wednesday December 26 in protest at the Javier Milei government's plans to usher in sweeping economic reforms by presidential decree. | Joel Richards reports from Buenos Aires.

Nathan King (2023-12-27). 2023 in Review: The passing of giants. america.cgtn.com 2023 saw the passing of giants, from statesmen such as Henry Kissinger to stars of stage and screen including singer Tina Turner and actress Raquel Welch. | Nathan King looks back on some of those the wold lost in 2023.

teleSUR, MS (2023-12-28). Incendio en Beijing cobra cuatro vidas y deja cinco heridos. telesurtv.net El incendio fue provocado por una batería de una motocicleta eléctrica.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Air-raid shelter turned into 6,000-square-meter scenic area in Chongqing. ecns.cn The scenic area, named Cave Spaceship No.1, covers an area of over 6,000 square meters. Equipped with light and shadow interaction and holographic projection technologies, visitors are able to have an immersive interactive experience. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Zhuhai Port of Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge sets one-day traffic record. ecns.cn The daily traffic flow for the Zhuhai Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge reached a milestone on Monday, as the number of vehicles crossing the boundary exceeded 16,000.

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Taiwan business circle donates over 40 million yuan to mainland's quake-hit areas. ecns.cn Taiwan business people and enterprises had donated funds and relief supplies worth more than 40 million yuan (about 5.63 million U.S. dollars) to the quake-hit areas in Gansu Province as of Tuesday, a mainland spokesperson said Wednesday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-27). Food Safari in Yunnan | Feast on Tasty Chicken. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). China urges India for fairness for its companies. ecns.cn China on Monday urged India to provide a fair, just, transparent and non-discriminatory business environment for its companies after two employees working for Chinese smartphone vendor Vivo's India unit were reportedly arrested by India's Enforcement Directorate.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Clean energy key to CO2 goals. ecns.cn Expanding the use of green hydrogen will be crucial for China to achieve deep cuts in carbon emissions while ensuring domestic energy security, as the future growth of power generation will mainly come from non-fossil resources.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Energy majors fully embracing green wave. ecns.cn China's oil giants are planning to ramp up green energy production and use more sustainable, low-carbon methods in oil production to reach carbon neutrality, as the future of the country's energy sector is likely to lie in greener alternatives.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Company Law draft revision to bolster confidence. ecns.cn A draft revision to the Company Law has been put before Chinese lawmakers for a fourth reading on Monday, which officials and experts said comes amid China's ongoing efforts to enhance its business environment and bolster investment confidence.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Xi'an, Kazakhstan rail hub boosts trade ties. ecns.cn A dedicated rail terminal for freight between Xi'an, Shaanxi province, and Kazakhstan came online on Saturday, and is expected to boost the growing trade between China and Central Asia.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Highest alert for air pollution issued for Hebei capital. ecns.cn Shijiazhuang in North China's Hebei province issued a red alert for heavy air pollution from 7 am on Monday, urging factories and construction sites to reduce emissions so that the pollution might be mitigated.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Robert Kuhn: China addresses challenges to bolster economyÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn "I wish all my Chinese friends a Happy New Year," Robert Kuhn, chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, smiled and said in both English and Chinese before he shared his memory of China in 2023 during an inclusive interview with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). China raises 2024 import quota for Australian wool. ecns.cn China on Monday announced the 2024 import quotas for zero-tariff wool products from New Zealand and Australia, with a 5 percent rise in Australia's quota, in line with the terms of their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA).

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Magnificent scenery of Yellow River beach in C China. ecns.cn Magnificent winter scenery at Yellow River Scenic Area in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Stunning sunset with Tyndall effect in Hubei. ecns.cn Golden light breaks through clouds at sunset, forming the Tyndall effect over a mountain in Wufeng Tujia Autonomous County, central China's Hubei Province, Dec. 23, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Ship with remote control and autonomous navigation launched in NE China. ecns.cn Dalian Maritime University launched a dual-purpose ship for intelligent research and practical training on Monday in Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province. It is the world's first research and training ship with autonomous navigation, remote control, and autonomous operation functions. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). First baby gentoo penguin in Shanghai born at ocean park. ecns.cn A total of seven penguin babies were born at the Haichang Ocean Park in east China's Shanghai, including a gentoo penguin, the first of its kind born in the city.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). China launches 3 satellites from sea. ecns.cn China on Tuesday successfully launched a Long March-11 carrier rocket into space, sending three satellites into planned orbit. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). China launches new satellites to enhance BDS-3 services. ecns.cn China on Tuesday sent two new satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Classes resume in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn Primary and secondary schools in the quake-hit areas of Jishishan, northwest China's Gansu Province started to resume classes on Monday."ÄÄ"ÄÄ "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). School in China spends $2.1 million to buy Airbus A320 for students. ecns.cn Hangzhou Vocational and Technical College in China's Zhejiang Province has gone viral as it spent 15 million RMB (about $2.1 million) to buy an Airbus A320 for its students to practice and improve their skills. "ÄÄ…

The Independent (2023-12-26). Chinese Ambassador to US urges two sides to draw inspirations, wisdom from Ping-Pong Diplomacy. independent.co.ug WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng has called on the two sides to draw inspirations and wisdom from their Ping-Pong Diplomacy over five decades ago. In a speech at a recent event held by the Chinese Embassy in the United States to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, Xie …

The Independent (2023-12-26). Umeme: Stable electricity supply for NAM, G77 summits. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electricity distributor, Umeme Ltd, upgraded to first class, its readiness for power stability around the venues and hotels earmarked for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China summit in Kampala next month. The summits due to start in just over three weeks will take place at Speak Resort, Munyonyo, and will …

Pressenza New York (2023-12-26). Contrasting Strategies of the US and China: Prospects for Peace and Solving Global Problems. pressenza.com

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). New high-speed railway to boost development in Fujian's western region. ecns.cn The China State Railway Group, the national railway operator, announced on Monday that a new high-speed railway is set to open in East China's Fujian province on Tuesday, aiming to enhance social and economic development in the western part of the province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Increasing yield per unit: China sets overall grain production targets for 2024. ecns.cn China has established overall targets for its 2024 grain production, aiming to stabilize food grain, maize and soybean production, expand rapeseed planting area, and increase yield per unit area, as announced by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). China starts zero-tariff treatment for 6 least-developed African countries. ecns.cn The zero-tariff treatment China had granted for six least-developed African countries officially took effect on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Philippines should stop pursuing the wrong course at once on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on Monday that China will not weaken in its resolve to protect its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). China's research icebreaker Xuelong 2 heads for Amundsen Sea for comprehensive scientific expedition. ecns.cn China's domestically built polar icebreaker Xuelong 2 heads for the Amundsen Sea to carry out a comprehensive scientific expedition.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Robert Kuhn: China addresses challenges to boost its economyÔΩúMy Memory of China. ecns.cn Looking back at the year 2023, Dr. Robert Kuhn, Chairman of the Kuhn Foundation, told China News network that he focuses on how China dealt with its complex economy, seeking to bolster the economy in the short term in ways that benefit, not sacrifice the economy in the long term.

aljazeera (2023-12-26). China looks for the diplomatic 'sweet spot' between panda and wolf. aljazeera.com China's pandas have returned home and its wolf warriors have fallen silent as Beijing shifts its diplomatic approach.

noemail (2023-12-26). China urges US not to implement 'negative' content in defence policy bill. devdiscourse.com Negative China-related content in the United States' National Defense Authorization Act should not be implemented, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday.

Roger D. Harris (2023-12-26). Contrasting Strategies of the US and China. dissidentvoice.org Xi Jinping: "It is unrealistic for one side to remodel the other… the planet Earth is big enough for the two countries to succeed." Joe Biden: "We will not leave our future vulnerable to the whims of those who do not share our vision." In the latest salvo preparing the US for confrontation with China, …

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-12-26). Zionism and Africa. orinocotribune.com By Rosa Moro — Dec 24, 2023 | In their charm offensive in Africa, the Zionists exploit the image they want to sell around the world of being the legitimate representatives of the Jewish people. | Africa and the "Holy War" against Islam | Since its inception, "Israel" has sought allies and clients in Africa, as in the rest of the world. In 2017, it planned to hold an "Israel"-Africa summit in Togo, along the lines of summits in Europe, the US, Russia or China. "Israel" trumpeted that Netanyahu would meet with '25 African leaders', but in the end, the summit never took place because African leaders did not con…

Michael T. Klare (2023-12-26). The U.S. and China at year's end. nationofchange.org Still treading on the precipice…

Staff (2023-12-26). La cima de la economía mundial cambiará para el 2037: PIB de China superará al de EEUU. cubadebate.cu Según el informe del Centro de Estudios Económicos y Empresariales británico (CEBR, por sus siglas en inglés), el producto interno bruto (PIB) de China, medido a tipos de cambio, superará el mismo índice de Estados Unidos en el 2037. Además, se vaticina que después del 2080 la India se convertirá en la mayor economía mundial.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2023-12-26). Aumenta a 149 la cifra de fallecidos tras sismo en China. telesurtv.net Casi 1.000 residentes resultaron lesionadas y más de 14.000 viviendas quedaron destruidas.

Dan Collyns (2023-12-26). 2023 in review: Latin America's key events. america.cgtn.com As 2023 draws to a close, there has been no shortage of news in Latin America from climate natural disasters to the migrant crisis, and political shifts that are changing the continent. | CGTN's Dan Collyns looks back on an eventful year.

Jim Spellman (2023-12-26). U.S. holiday gun violence. america.cgtn.com The holiday season was marred by violence, as gunfire erupted at two U.S. shopping malls in the days before Christmas…

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station starts operation. ecns.cn The Guangzhou Baiyun Railway Station, one of the key transportation projects in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, started operation on Tuesday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Plan to spur HK, Macao investors. ecns.cn A three-year action plan released on Monday by the mainland's top economic regulator signaled a potential relaxation or removal of eligibility criteria, shareholding ratios and industry access restrictions for Hong Kong and Macao investors, emphasizing increased openness in the financial sector.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Micron, Fujian Jinhua to settle lawsuits. ecns.cn U.S. chip company Micron Technology Inc has settled an intellectual property lawsuit with Chinese company Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co, which experts said can pave the way for positive development of the firms in the future.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Chinese mainland customs raise limit on Taiwan-produced sorghum liquor carried by direct-flight passengers. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland is willing to see and support the relaxation of quantities of Taiwan island's sorghum liquor which can be brought to the mainland by local residents on direct flights between the coastal areas of Fujian Province and Kinmen, Matsu.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Mourning ceremony for earthquake victims held in Gansu. ecns.cn A commemorative event for the victims of the 6.2-magnitude earthquake was held in Jishishan County on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). Food Safari in Yunnan | To the wild. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

infobrics (2023-12-25). Russia to Raise Gas Export to China via Eastern Route. infobrics.org Gazprom PJSC and China National Petroleum Corp. (CNPC) have agreed to increase the volume of Russian gas export to China through the Power of Siberia Pipeline next year…

infobrics (2023-12-25). Agbiz Optimistic About Market Expansion to New Brics Members. infobrics.org With more countries to become members of the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) grouping, the South African agricultural industry will seek to deepen trade with these countries, particularly Saudi Arabia as a $20-billion importer of agricultural produce every year…

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). China's Deep Sea No 1 gas field completes natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection. ecns.cn Deep Sea No 1, China's self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field, successfully completed its first-ever natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection operation, since commencing operations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). E-shopping gets shot in the arm from livestreaming. ecns.cn The Christmas-to-New Year's Day week is typically preceded by peak shopping in many parts of the world; but in China, livestreaming has been making people go e-shopping all the time.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Over 97% minors using internet in China. ecns.cn The number of juvenile internet users reached 193 million in 2022, according to the fifth edition of the national survey on internet usage among minors.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Four Chinese generative AI models pass official assessment. ecns.cn The first group of four large generative artificial intelligence (AI) models passed the official "Large Model Standard Compliance Assessment" in China during the weekend.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). China's 63rd rocket launch of year puts four satellites into orbit. ecns.cn China launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Monday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the country's northwestern Gobi Desert, placing four satellites in orbit.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Gansu holds mourning events for victims of 6.2-magnitude earthquake. ecns.cn A mourning event for the victims of the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu Province was held on Monday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Fashion show presents traditional Tibetan costumes in Lhasa. ecns.cn Models present traditional Tibetan costumes during the first Lhasa Fashion Week held at the Potala Palace square in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Dec. 24, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). World's largest dual-fuel powered dredger enters water. ecns.cn China's first dual-fuel powered trailing suction dredger, Xinhaixun, enters water in Qidong, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 24, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). China sends four meteorological satellites into space. ecns.cn A Kuaizhou-1A carrier rocket carrying the Tianmu-1 meteorological constellation blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 25, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). China launches four meteorological satellites. ecns.cn China successfully sent four meteorological satellites into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Monday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Enthusiasts from China and Russia enjoy ice fishing in N China. ecns.cn The first ice fishing event in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region was held on Sunday on the banks of the Erguna River, which forms part of the border between China and Russia.

Staff (2023-12-25). Newsclick's HR head turns government approver in UAPA case. muslimmirror.com New Delhi : NewsClick's human resources department head Amit Chakravarty has moved a Delhi court seeking its permission to turn an approver in the case lodged under anti-terror law UAPA over allegations that the news portal received money to spread pro-China propaganda, court sources said. Chakravarty moved the application before Special Judge Hardeep Kaur last …

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). China's Deep Sea No 1 gas field completes natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection. ecns.cn Deep Sea No 1, China's self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field, successfully completed its first-ever natural gas condensate tank cleaning and inspection operation, since commencing operations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). E-shopping gets shot in the arm from livestreaming. ecns.cn The Christmas-to-New Year's Day week is typically preceded by peak shopping in many parts of the world; but in China, livestreaming has been making people go e-shopping all the time.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Respiratory diseases show declining trend, with COVID-19 at lowest level of 2023: China CDC. ecns.cn China's respiratory diseases cases, which recently have been showing a declining trend, have mainly been caused by influenza viruses, while COVID-19 cases have reached their lowest level since the beginning of 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Nation's first domestically made large cruise ship starts trial voyage. ecns.cn China's first domestically made large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City,set sail on a trial voyage from the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Sunday, setting the stage for its official inaugural voyage, which is slated for the first day of January.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties. ecns.cn China and the European Union are seeking to stabilize and expand their relations despite differences and challenges on multiple fronts.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Four Chinese generative AI models pass official assessment. ecns.cn The first group of four large generative artificial intelligence (AI) models passed the official "Large Model Standard Compliance Assessment" in China during the weekend.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). China has 193 million underage netizens with penetration rate reaching 97.2% in 2022: report. ecns.cn China has 193 million of netizens aged between 6 to 18 by the end of 2022, with the internet penetration rate among minors reaching 97.2 percent. The scale of short video users has increased significantly.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Civic Party to disband in March 2024. ecns.cn The Civic Party, a major anti-government political group in Hong Kong, will officially disband in March 2024 as the liquidation process of the party has reached the final stage.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Civic Party to disband in March 2024. ecns.cn The Civic Party, a major anti-government political group in Hong Kong, will officially disband in March 2024 as the liquidation process of the party has reached the final stage.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Public transport made easier for foreigners in Shanghai. ecns.cn Local authorities in Shanghai have launched an English version of the city's smart mobility app, which offers foreigners in the metropolis an easier access to its vast transport network.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Marine animals enjoy winter in Shanghai. ecns.cn At Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park, marine animals enjoyed their special season. Keepers revealed that even in winter, the temperature of the living areas of animals such as killer whales, penguins, and seals will be maintained between 0 and 15 degrees Celsius. At the same time, ice and chilled fish are constantly supplied to ensure they are happy to start the winter holiday. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). U.S. chip company Micron settles IP lawsuit with Chinese firm. ecns.cn The U.S. chip company Micron Technology Inc said it has settled an intellectual property theft lawsuit with Chinese company Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Tent schools set up so students don't fall behind. ecns.cn Despite temperatures still lingering below freezing, the sound of children reading out loud has started echoing inside the temporary shelters for the affected population after the earthquake in Jishishan county in Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Classes resume in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn A total of 152 makeshift schools with 1,136 teachers in Jishishan County resumed classes on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Tent schools set up so students don't fall behind. ecns.cn Despite temperatures still lingering below freezing, the sound of children reading out loud has started echoing inside the temporary shelters for the affected population after the earthquake in Jishishan county in Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Dalian committed to opening-up, economic vitality. ecns.cn Dalian, Liaoning province, is committed to expanding high-level opening-up and forging new frontiers for cooperation, the city's annual economic work conference, which concluded on Saturday, emphasized.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). R&D seen as key to success of private firms. ecns.cn At an equipment production line in Wucheng county of Dezhou, Shandong province, workers are busy producing specialized heat recovery ventilators for livestock farms.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Food Safari in Yunnan | Vietnamese flavors. ecns.cn Hekou County, situated at the southeastern end of Yunnan Province, shares a border and cultural exchange with Vietnam. In this vibrant county, Vietnamese delicacies like coconut rolls, Balut eggs, rice rolls, fried spring rolls, and pork rolls wrapped in piper sarmentosum leaves enjoy widespread popularity.

ecns.cn (2023-12-25). Food Safari in Yunnan | With fire,with love. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…

Pavel López Lazo (2023-12-25). Chinese scientists make sweaters from polar bear-inspired textiles. plenglish.com According to a study published on Friday in the journal Science, this encapsulated aerogel fiber is washable, dyeable, durable and well-suited for use in advanced textiles. | Aerogel fibers typically lack the strength and stretchability required for weaving into cloths, and they lose their insulating properties in wet or humid conditions. | The researchers from Zhejiang University discovered inspiration in the specialized fur of polar bears, which effectively keeps them warm and dry. The hair features a porous core enclosed within a dense shell structure, according to the study. | Mimicking the bear's core-shell…

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). New-generation laser obstacle remover improves tree-clearing efficiency. ecns.cn Next to a high-voltage power line in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, a tree barrier several hundred meters away was removed by grid operation and maintenance workers with a fifth-generation laser obstacle remover on Thursday. The Guangdong Dongguan Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid independently developed the instrument.

Ajamu Baraka, Black Agenda Report. (2023-12-24). Ajamu Baraka: Report Back From Peace Delegation To China. popularresistance.org On the issue of Chinese diplomacy, it is important to note that the Chinese approach is a significant departure from the crisis oriented, zero-sum diplomacy that is characteristic of diplomacy emanating from the West. | This was a particularly important element that we addressed in our discussions with members of Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament, various specialists on China and in a meeting with representatives from the Chinese Communist Party. | What is clear is that on the issue of diplomacy there is a fundamental divergence in core values. The principles articulated by President Xi Jinpi…

mforinoco (2023-12-24). China Suspends $6.5bln Currency Swap With Dollar-Strapped Argentina. orinocotribune.com The move comes only 10 days into the tenure of the new president, who campaigned on severing connections with China. | China has reportedly halted a $6.5 billion currency swap deal with Argentina, and the suspension will persist until President Javier Milei demonstrates a clear commitment to engaging with Beijing, as per Argentine media reports. | The move comes only 10 days into the tenure of the new president, who campaigned on severing connections with China. This emphasizes the challenge that Milei will encounter in attempting to fulfill those campaign promises. | Asked to confirm the reports, Zhicheng Xie, t…

mforinoco (2023-12-24). China Suspends $6.5 Billion Currency Swap With Dollar-Strapped Argentina. orinocotribune.com China has reportedly halted a $6.5 billion currency swap deal with Argentina, and the suspension will persist until President Javier Milei demonstrates a clear commitment to engaging with Beijing, as per Argentine media reports. | The move comes only 10 days into the tenure of the new president, who campaigned on severing connections with China. This emphasizes the challenge that Milei will encounter in attempting to fulfill those campaign promises. | Asked to confirm the reports, Zhicheng Xie, the spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Argentina, refused to do so. | Likewise in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry…

Pavel López Lazo (2023-12-24). China reports respiratory diseases rate dropped 8.2 percent. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 24 (Prensa Latina) The incidence of respiratory diseases in China continues to drop nationwide, a trend that should continue for the next few days, local health authorities reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Investment in power grid rises 1.8% to $78b. ecns.cn Investment in China's power grid has remained relatively stable in recent years, with total investment in national grid construction projects in 2022 reaching 500.6 billion yuan ($78.22 billion), up 1.8 percent year-on-year, according to the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Ping-pong celebration shows power of sports. ecns.cn The 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, which marked the beginning of a historic friendship between China and the United States, concluded its whirlwind tour from east to west in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Smashing wedding photos pays off. ecns.cn A business in Hebei province has carved out a unique niche in China's emotional landscape by offering a service to completely destroy unwanted wedding photos. In September, business began to pick up, and by November, orders had skyrocketed to nearly 260.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). People affected by earthquake in Qinghai receive Winter Solstice dumplings. ecns.cn Minhe county was affected by the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu province on Monday night.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Snow racing heats up winter sports as Inner Mongolia hits -30 ∞C. ecns.cn The sixth Hulun Buir (Hailar) Winter Heroes"ÄÄGames kicked off on Thursday"ÄÄin Hulun Buir City, north China's"ÄÄInner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). University students race dragon boats on ice in N China. ecns.cn Students from 18 universities, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Nankai University, raced dragon boats on ice on Friday in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). 3 crystallized dinosaur egg fossils found in C China's Hubei. ecns.cn Three crystallized dinosaur egg fossils were recently discovered in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province. "ÄÄ…

presstv.ir (2023-12-24). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). New-generation laser obstacle remover improves tree-clearing efficiency. ecns.cn Next to a high-voltage power line in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, a tree barrier several hundred meters away was removed by grid operation and maintenance workers with a fifth-generation laser obstacle remover on Thursday. The Guangdong Dongguan Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid independently developed the instrument.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Investment in power grid rises 1.8% to $78b. ecns.cn Investment in China's power grid has remained relatively stable in recent years, with total investment in national grid construction projects in 2022 reaching 500.6 billion yuan ($78.22 billion), up 1.8 percent year-on-year, according to the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Ping-pong celebration shows power of sports. ecns.cn The 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, which marked the beginning of a historic friendship between China and the United States, concluded its whirlwind tour from east to west in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Smashing wedding photos pays off. ecns.cn A business in Hebei province has carved out a unique niche in China's emotional landscape by offering a service to completely destroy unwanted wedding photos. In September, business began to pick up, and by November, orders had skyrocketed to nearly 260.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). People affected by earthquake in Qinghai receive Winter Solstice dumplings. ecns.cn Minhe county was affected by the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu province on Monday night.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Snow racing heats up winter sports as Inner Mongolia hits -30 ∞C. ecns.cn The sixth Hulun Buir (Hailar) Winter Heroes"ÄÄGames kicked off on Thursday"ÄÄin Hulun Buir City, north China's"ÄÄInner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). University students race dragon boats on ice in N China. ecns.cn Students from 18 universities, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Nankai University, raced dragon boats on ice on Friday in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). 3 crystallized dinosaur egg fossils found in C China's Hubei. ecns.cn Three crystallized dinosaur egg fossils were recently discovered in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). NPC plans amendments to Criminal Law to cover private firms. ecns.cn Corruption in private enterprises will be further combated in line with a draft amendment law, so that legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs can be better protected, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Revision to Charity Law emphasizes need for transparency. ecns.cn Individuals in need of help should provide true information when launching or collecting donations through internet platforms, instead of fabricating or concealing incidents to conduct donation fraud, said an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Ministry acts against 34,000 illegal online accounts. ecns.cn China has handled over 4,800 cases related to online rumors and shut down about 34,000 illegal accounts during a nationwide campaign from April to July this year, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

Editor (2023-12-23). Russia and China no longer using dollar in trade, claims Russian PM Mishustin. mronline.org Western currencies have almost been completely phased out in Russia-China trade, as nearly all payments between the countries are now carried out in rubles and yuan, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

WSWS (2023-12-23). New Zealand's new PM visits Australia to strengthen military ties. wsws.org As the US and its allies prepare for war against China, New Zealand and Australian prime ministers discussed boosting their military alliance and strengthening their joint role as imperialist powers in the Pacific.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-23). 2023 Retrospective | No. 177. dongshengnews.org As usual, we close the year with a retrospective of the most important events for China. Another year is coming to an end, the fourth since we founded Dongsheng and started publishing News on China. We want to thank you for your support, your attentive reading, your criticisms, and comments.

noemail (2023-12-23). US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests? devdiscourse.com In the 1980s, Fu Xiangdong was a young Chinese virology student who came to the United States to study biochemistry. More than three decades later, he had a prestigious professorship in California and was conducting promising research on Parkinson's disease.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2023-12-23). Cubanos residentes en China fomentan vínculos con la isla. radiohc.cu La Habana, 23 dic (RHC) Cubanos residentes en China expresaron orgullo por su país natal, instaron a estrechar los vínculos con la isla y rechazaron el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.

presstv.ir (2023-12-23). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

Editor (2023-12-23). Dec 23, 2023. sitrepworld.info Ralph Vaughan Williams — Romance SC Editorial: 2023 — The Year the World saw the US Emperor as Naked… and Grotesque Breaking Down Thinktank-land's Latest: Estonian MoD & ISW Analysis, by Simplicius The Thinker Now More Than Ever We Need a True Philosopher of Civilization, by Pepe Escobar Thoughts on War in Gaza and Ukraine, by Bill Astore The US and China at Year's End: Still Treading on the Precipice, by Michael T. Klare The Cost of Insouciance Is Death, by Paul Craig Roberts Colorado Ruling Makes Trump a Frontrunner, by Matt Taibbi Jung Predicted How the West Would Destroy Its…

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-12-23). Maui wildfires and rebuilding. america.cgtn.com Looking back over the past year, 2023 also saw the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century. 100 people lost their lives on the island of Maui, in Hawaii, in a series of wildfires in which climate change was a major factor.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-23). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Underground heat pipe breaks in Beijing; repairs underway. ecns.cn An underground heating pipeline broke early Friday beneath a major street in Beijing's Dongdan area, causing hot steam to escape and impacting local traffic.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Former head of Beijing IP Court sentenced to over 10 years for bribery. ecns.cn Su Chi, former president of the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the crime of bribery, according to the ruling issued by Beijing No 4 Intermediate People's Court.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Underground heat pipe breaks in Beijing; repairs underway. ecns.cn An underground heating pipeline broke early Friday beneath a major street in Beijing's Dongdan area, causing hot steam to escape and impacting local traffic.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Former head of Beijing IP Court sentenced to over 10 years for bribery. ecns.cn Su Chi, former president of the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the crime of bribery, according to the ruling issued by Beijing No 4 Intermediate People's Court.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.

Essam Elkorghli, Black Agenda Report. (2023-12-23). Teaching Hatred And Normalizing Violence Against Palestinians. popularresistance.org Since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous Western officials publicly decrying school textbooks in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) and how they instill violence against settlers, occupiers, and the Zionist entity. The officials rely in their outcries on reports by a liberal institute that defames Palestinian textbooks, while aggrandizing Zionist entity's textbooks as harbingers for peace. Simultaneously, since the Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous videos circulating showing young settlers not only being apathetic to the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza (when the time of writing, it has surpassed…

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Gansu hospital introduces surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery. ecns.cn The first domestically produced surgical robot, da Vinci Xi, was recently introduced at the Gansu Branch of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Lanzhou, Gansu province, marking a breakthrough for the hospital in minimally invasive surgery.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Gansu hospital introduces surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery. ecns.cn The first domestically produced surgical robot, da Vinci Xi, was recently introduced at the Gansu Branch of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Lanzhou, Gansu province, marking a breakthrough for the hospital in minimally invasive surgery.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Zootopia-themed attraction opens in Shanghai Disney Resort. ecns.cn This photo taken on Dec 19, 2023, shows the opening ceremony of the world's first Zootopia land in Shanghai Disney Resort in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). 'Tent school' set up for quake-affected children in Gansu. ecns.cn Photo taken on Dec 21, 2023, shows a firefighter teaching children inside a "tent school" in Shiyuan village of Jishishan county, Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). 'Tent school' set up for quake-affected children in Gansu. ecns.cn Photo taken on Dec 21, 2023, shows a firefighter teaching children inside a "tent school" in Shiyuan village of Jishishan county, Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Massive wind and solar power project in Gansu begins generating clean energy. ecns.cn The one million kilowatt wind and solar power project in Huanxian county of Qingyang city, Gansu province has begun generating power.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Coastal cities in Shandong blanketed in deep snowfall. ecns.cn Heavy snowfall has hit the Yantai and Weihai coastal cities in Shandong province since Tuesday night, resulting in deep accumulated snow, according to the Shandong Meteorological Bureau.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Coastal cities in Shandong blanketed in deep snowfall. ecns.cn Heavy snowfall has hit the Yantai and Weihai coastal cities in Shandong province since Tuesday night, resulting in deep accumulated snow, according to the Shandong Meteorological Bureau.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Chinese mainland resumes import of rockfish from Taiwan. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs announced the resumption of the import of rockfish from Taiwan region on Friday, according to the latest notice published on the administration's website.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Chinese mainland resumes import of rockfish from Taiwan. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs announced the resumption of the import of rockfish from Taiwan region on Friday, according to the latest notice published on the administration's website.

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Food Safari in Yunnan | Fruit food. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-24). Food Safari in Yunnan | Colorful Pingbian glutinous rice. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Fruit food. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Colorful Pingbian glutinous rice. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). New-generation laser obstacle remover improves tree-clearing efficiency. ecns.cn Next to a high-voltage power line in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, a tree barrier several hundred meters away was removed by grid operation and maintenance workers with a fifth-generation laser obstacle remover on Thursday. The Guangdong Dongguan Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid independently developed the instrument.

Editor (2023-12-23). Russia and China no longer using dollar in trade, claims Russian PM Mishustin. mronline.org Western currencies have almost been completely phased out in Russia-China trade, as nearly all payments between the countries are now carried out in rubles and yuan, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-23). 2023 Retrospective | No. 177. dongshengnews.org As usual, we close the year with a retrospective of the most important events for China. Another year is coming to an end, the fourth since we founded Dongsheng and started publishing News on China. We want to thank you for your support, your attentive reading, your criticisms, and comments.

noemail (2023-12-23). US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests? devdiscourse.com In the 1980s, Fu Xiangdong was a young Chinese virology student who came to the United States to study biochemistry. More than three decades later, he had a prestigious professorship in California and was conducting promising research on Parkinson's disease.

WSWS (2023-12-23). New Zealand's new PM visits Australia to strengthen military ties. wsws.org As the US and its allies prepare for war against China, New Zealand and Australian prime ministers discussed boosting their military alliance and strengthening their joint role as imperialist powers in the Pacific.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Investment in power grid rises 1.8% to $78b. ecns.cn Investment in China's power grid has remained relatively stable in recent years, with total investment in national grid construction projects in 2022 reaching 500.6 billion yuan ($78.22 billion), up 1.8 percent year-on-year, according to the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Ping-pong celebration shows power of sports. ecns.cn The 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, which marked the beginning of a historic friendship between China and the United States, concluded its whirlwind tour from east to west in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Smashing wedding photos pays off. ecns.cn A business in Hebei province has carved out a unique niche in China's emotional landscape by offering a service to completely destroy unwanted wedding photos. In September, business began to pick up, and by November, orders had skyrocketed to nearly 260.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). People affected by earthquake in Qinghai receive Winter Solstice dumplings. ecns.cn Minhe county was affected by the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu province on Monday night.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Snow racing heats up winter sports as Inner Mongolia hits -30 ∞C. ecns.cn The sixth Hulun Buir (Hailar) Winter Heroes"ÄÄGames kicked off on Thursday"ÄÄin Hulun Buir City, north China's"ÄÄInner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). University students race dragon boats on ice in N China. ecns.cn Students from 18 universities, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Nankai University, raced dragon boats on ice on Friday in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). 3 crystallized dinosaur egg fossils found in C China's Hubei. ecns.cn Three crystallized dinosaur egg fossils were recently discovered in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). NPC plans amendments to Criminal Law to cover private firms. ecns.cn Corruption in private enterprises will be further combated in line with a draft amendment law, so that legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs can be better protected, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Revision to Charity Law emphasizes need for transparency. ecns.cn Individuals in need of help should provide true information when launching or collecting donations through internet platforms, instead of fabricating or concealing incidents to conduct donation fraud, said an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Ministry acts against 34,000 illegal online accounts. ecns.cn China has handled over 4,800 cases related to online rumors and shut down about 34,000 illegal accounts during a nationwide campaign from April to July this year, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

presstv.ir (2023-12-23). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

Editor (2023-12-23). Dec 23, 2023. sitrepworld.info Ralph Vaughan Williams — Romance SC Editorial: 2023 — The Year the World saw the US Emperor as Naked… and Grotesque Breaking Down Thinktank-land's Latest: Estonian MoD & ISW Analysis, by Simplicius The Thinker Now More Than Ever We Need a True Philosopher of Civilization, by Pepe Escobar Thoughts on War in Gaza and Ukraine, by Bill Astore The US and China at Year's End: Still Treading on the Precipice, by Michael T. Klare The Cost of Insouciance Is Death, by Paul Craig Roberts Colorado Ruling Makes Trump a Frontrunner, by Matt Taibbi Jung Predicted How the West Would Destroy Its…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-23). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Underground heat pipe breaks in Beijing; repairs underway. ecns.cn An underground heating pipeline broke early Friday beneath a major street in Beijing's Dongdan area, causing hot steam to escape and impacting local traffic.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Former head of Beijing IP Court sentenced to over 10 years for bribery. ecns.cn Su Chi, former president of the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the crime of bribery, according to the ruling issued by Beijing No 4 Intermediate People's Court.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.

Essam Elkorghli, Black Agenda Report. (2023-12-23). Teaching Hatred And Normalizing Violence Against Palestinians. popularresistance.org Since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous Western officials publicly decrying school textbooks in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) and how they instill violence against settlers, occupiers, and the Zionist entity. The officials rely in their outcries on reports by a liberal institute that defames Palestinian textbooks, while aggrandizing Zionist entity's textbooks as harbingers for peace. Simultaneously, since the Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous videos circulating showing young settlers not only being apathetic to the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza (when the time of writing, it has surpassed…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Gansu hospital introduces surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery. ecns.cn The first domestically produced surgical robot, da Vinci Xi, was recently introduced at the Gansu Branch of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Lanzhou, Gansu province, marking a breakthrough for the hospital in minimally invasive surgery.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Zootopia-themed attraction opens in Shanghai Disney Resort. ecns.cn This photo taken on Dec 19, 2023, shows the opening ceremony of the world's first Zootopia land in Shanghai Disney Resort in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). 'Tent school' set up for quake-affected children in Gansu. ecns.cn Photo taken on Dec 21, 2023, shows a firefighter teaching children inside a "tent school" in Shiyuan village of Jishishan county, Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Massive wind and solar power project in Gansu begins generating clean energy. ecns.cn The one million kilowatt wind and solar power project in Huanxian county of Qingyang city, Gansu province has begun generating power.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Coastal cities in Shandong blanketed in deep snowfall. ecns.cn Heavy snowfall has hit the Yantai and Weihai coastal cities in Shandong province since Tuesday night, resulting in deep accumulated snow, according to the Shandong Meteorological Bureau.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Chinese mainland resumes import of rockfish from Taiwan. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs announced the resumption of the import of rockfish from Taiwan region on Friday, according to the latest notice published on the administration's website.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Fruit food. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Colorful Pingbian glutinous rice. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

WSWS (2023-12-21). Deadly earthquake strikes impoverished region of China. wsws.org As of Wednesday morning, according to the state media, at least 134 people were killed and around a thousand injured in northwestern Gansu province and the neighbouring province of Qinghai.

The Independent (2023-12-21). Cabinet approves CNOOC's license for LPG facility at Kingfisher. independent.co.ug Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved China National Offshore Oil Corporation- CNOOC Uganda Limited to proceed with the construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facility in the Kingfisher development area. The state minister in charge of national guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga revealed this during the cabinet briefing at the Uganda Media Centre in …

presstv.ir (2023-12-21). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Cut in holdings of US Treasurys seen 'necessary'. ecns.cn China's continued paring of its U.S. Treasury holdings is necessary given both the deteriorating quality of U.S. debt held by foreign governments and institutions, and China's need to optimize the structure of its overseas assets, experts said.

Rania Khalek (2023-12-20). Will Israel's Gaza Genocide Reshuffle the Regional & Global Order? thealtworld.com What does the genocide in Gaza mean for the surrounding Arab states? Do their oppositional responses even matter or is it all just symbolic? How will this impact the Abraham Accords and other normalization efforts? Why won't the Gulf states use their oil as leverage to pressure the United States? How does the genocide in Gaza impact countries like Jordan and Syria? How is it affecting America's standing in the world? What does it mean for Russia and China in an emerging multipolar world? | To discuss this and other regional developments, Rania Khalek was joined by Giorgio Cafiero, the CEO of Gulf State Analytics,…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China urges U.S. to play due role for truce in Gaza. ecns.cn Beijing said on Tuesday that it hopes Washington will listen to the growing international calls to end hostilities between Palestine and Israel, and refrain from unilaterally obstructing the United Nations Security Council from passing relevant resolutions.

infobrics (2023-12-20). Egypt Joins China's ILRS Moon Base Initiative. infobrics.org Egypt and China signed a series of space agreements including cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station…

infobrics (2023-12-20). Latest China-EU summit exposes Brussels' complete lack of sovereignty. infobrics.org Xi Jinping's and Li Qiang's attempts to nudge the talks more toward economic topics were ignored by von der Leyen and Michel. Virtually every Chinese offer of cooperation was not only rejected, but was also met with completely unreasonable demands that had nothing to do with economic relations. Political considerations were the only thing the EU was interested in.

Mauro Ramos, People's Dispatch. (2023-12-20). 95% Of Trade Between China And Russia No Longer Done In US Currency. popularresistance.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore.

presstv.ir (2023-12-20). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-20). A Merry AUKUS Surprise, Western Australia! dissidentvoice.org The secretive Australian government just cannot help itself. Clamouring and hectoring of other countries and their secret arrangements (who can forget the criticism of the Solomon Islands over its security pact with China for that reason?) the Albanese government is a bit too keen on keeping a lid on things regarding the withering away of …

Drago Bosnic (2023-12-20). Latest China-EU Summit Exposes Brussels' Complete Lack of Sovereignty. EU Foreign Policy Controlled by Washington. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Domestic tourism eyes greater prosperity. ecns.cn The prospects for China's tourism industry appear bright with the sector experiencing a good recovery in 2023, following the slump caused by COVID-19, industry officials and experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Red Sea concerns hit shipping, trade. ecns.cn Global shipping companies' recent reluctance to transit through the Suez Canal will affect China-Europe trade and exert pressure on operational costs of businesses on both sides, said experts and business executives on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). AI-powered PC ecosystem to gain ground. ecns.cn An artificial intelligence-powered personal computer ecosystem is forming in China, and this will boost the popularity of AI PCs in the country, said company executives and experts.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Traditional, renewable sources to ensure stable energy supply. ecns.cn China's sustained efforts to increase domestic oil and gas exploration and develop large-scale renewable energy sources will ensure sufficient energy supply amid the nation's green energy transition, analysts said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Nation pushes enrollment in professional master's degree. ecns.cn China's enrollment for professional master's degrees, which emphasize the practical application of knowledge and skills, will be increased to about two-thirds of all master's degree programs by 2025.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Officials: 2023 GDP goal well within reach. ecns.cn China is confident and capable of reaching this year's GDP growth target of around 5 percent, and policymakers have ample tools to stabilize the economy next year, officials and experts said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China hits back at EU resolution on Tibet. ecns.cn China slammed the European Parliament on Tuesday over the latter's resolution on boarding schools in the Tibet autonomous region, and urged the institution to stop undermining mutual trust and cooperation between China and Europe.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Green standards set for express packaging. ecns.cn China is to establish a green packaging standards system for express deliveries and has set an initial target for using recycled packaging, under a recently issued action plan for the industry.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Temporary settlement provides warmth in the cold for hard-hit Kexinmin village. ecns.cn The bonfire set ablaze at a temporary settlement in Jishishan county has provided much-needed warmth and hope for villagers dislocated by the earthquake that jolted a mountainous region in Northwest China's Gansu province near midnight of Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Economists share confidence in Chinese economy's further growth. ecns.cn There's still room for the Chinese government to make macroeconomic policies stronger next year, economists said at a seminar of the China Macroeconomy Forum, Securities Times reported on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). UN Secretary-General deeply saddened by earthquake in China. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply saddened by the loss of life and property damage and injuries to people caused by an earthquake in China, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). International students from BJTU proud to study in China. ecns.cn Last Thursday, a group of international students from Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) engaged in a cultural tour in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). It's a belated apology of 141 years: UCA president. ecns.cn The White House statement about the Chinese Exclusion Act is the first formal condemnation in 141 years, a belated apology more than a century overdue, said Shue Haipei, president of the United Chinese Americans, during an interview with China News Service.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). 5G mobile phone users reach 771 million: China's ministry. ecns.cn China's 5G mobile phone users reached 771 million by the end of November as the total number of mobile phone users of the three major telecommunications companies — China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom — reached 1.726 billion, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). NDRC to revise PPP mechanism to boost private investment. ecns.cn China's top economic planner on Tuesday vowed to expedite the implementation of a new mechanism for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and revise the rules for operating licenses involving infrastructure facilities and public utilities.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China releases the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals to strengthen protection. ecns.cn China has recently released the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals in a bid to strengthen the protection of terrestrial wildlife populations and their habitats.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The world's largest ro-ro passenger ship "MOBY LEGACY" moors at a port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 19, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Rescue work continues after earthquake hits NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night, killing at least 130 people in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces by Tuesday…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China's Wing Loong UAV rapidly joins Gansu earthquake rescue. ecns.cn China's independently-developed Wing Loong-2H large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has swiftly rushed to support emergency rescue work after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday.

Editor (2023-12-20). Dec 20, 2023. sitrepworld.info Arise Donbass! (–í—Å—Ç–∞–≤–∞–π –î–æ–Ω–±–∞—Å—Å!) Donetsk 'Tis the Season for War, by Bill Astore No Plan B: The Western Elites Didn't Plan for China, Russia and Iran Remaining Independent, by Roger Boyd Yuri Bezmenov: Interview with NS Lyons, author of The Upheaval, about "The China Convergence" The Terror Watchlist Prepared the Way to Tyranny, by Paul Craig Roberts Is neoliberalism really dead? Or does it live on like a zombie? V…

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The New Forms of Socialism in the Twenty-First Century. dongshengnews.org The world has come a long way since the mid-nineteenth century, when scientific socialism emerged in Europe. Contrary to initial expectations, socialism did not emerge in the developed capitalist countries, but in the underdeveloped colonies and semi-colonies, such as China. Faced with challenges that could not be answered by classical theories of socialism, China had to develop its own solutions. Having attained significant achievements in modernisation, China must now reach a higher level of socialist development and surpass capitalism.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China releases first batch of 789 important terrestrial wildlife habitats. ecns.cn China has unveiled the first batch of 789 crucial terrestrial wildlife habitats, safeguarding a remarkable 82.36 percent of the nation's protected species, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). CPC allocates 100 million yuan to quake-hit areas. ecns.cn China's main Communist Party of China personnel management and Party building body has allocated 100 million yuan ($14 million) from the Party funds to northwestern China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces to support rescue, relief and rebuilding work in quake-stricken areas.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Government departments swiftly engage in rescue efforts after quake hits Gansu. ecns.cn China's National Development and Reform Commission is allocating 250 million yuan (about $35 million) of funds to Gansu and Qinghai provinces to help restore reconstruction and public services following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China, Nicaragua upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership. ecns.cn China and Nicaragua announced on Wednesday they agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to the strategic partnership, vowing to expand bilateral trade and bring their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) into force as soon as possible.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The luxury ro-ro passenger ship, Moby Legacy, with a maximum displacement of over 70,000 tonnes, one of the largest in the world, set sail on Tuesday to Italy from the city of Guangzhou in south China. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Hot meals provided for people in earthquake-hit areas in Gansu. ecns.cn People in earthquake-hit areas have been provided with hot meals with meat and vegetables after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday. "ÄÄ…

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-12-20). Asciende a 131 cifra de muertos por terremoto en el norte de China. telesurtv.net Los equipos de mitigación de desastres trabajan en atender a los heridos y reubicar a las personas que perdieron sus casas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-20). Rusia y China revisan relaciones comerciales. telesurtv.net El ministro ruso manifestó durante el encuentro de primer nivel que ambas naciones en el 2023 superaron difíciles retos.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-20). Nicaragua y China elevan relaciones a asociación estratégica. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping reconoció que bajo la presidencia de Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua ha conquistado éxitos en defender la independencia, desarrollar la economía y mejorar el bienestar del pueblo.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2023-12-20). Aumenta a 127 la cifra de muertos por sismo en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net El sismo ocurrió a las 23H59 (hora local) del lunes a una profundidad focal de 10 kilómetros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-20). Continúan acciones de búsqueda y rescate tras terremoto en China. telesurtv.net Las acciones de búsqueda y rescate afrontan una ola de frío con temperaturas de hasta 14 grados bajo cero.

Brian Berletic (2023-12-20). US Races to Provoke Conflict Over Taiwan Before China's Irreversible Military and Economic Rise. thealtworld.com — The US is provoking China over the island province of Taiwan by placing troops on the island, arming the administration in Taipei, and increasingly encouraging separatism; | — The US officially recognizes China's sovereignty over Taiwan through its "One China" policy, yet unofficially undermines its at every juncture; | — Upcoming elections in Taiwan are subject to US political interference, which is extensive and undermines claims of Taiwan's "political independence;" | — Taiwan's economy depends heavily on the rest of China for continued prosperity and future opportunities the US is incapa…

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-12-20). Envían mensajes de solidaridad a China tras sismo. telesurtv.net "Rusia comparte el dolor de quienes perdieron a sus seres queridos como resultado de este desastre", refirió Vladímir Putin.

Dan Williams (2023-12-20). Mass-killings continue to plague the U.S. america.cgtn.com Mass-killings continue to plague the U.S. One major database shows 2023 saw 42 such attacks, very close to a single-year record. | Dan Williams reports from Chicago.

Paulo Cabral (2023-12-20). Chinese currency goes international in first yuan-based cross-border commercial loan. america.cgtn.com The first yuan-based cross-border commercial loan was recently completed in Brazil marking a major step toward the internationalization of the Chinese currency. A Chinese company that operates a major hydropower plant in Brazil was the recipient. | Paulo Cabral reports from Brazil.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Ancient tombs excavated in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A total of 71 ancient tombs dating back from Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were unearthed.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's first Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes visitors. ecns.cn The world's first Zootopia land opened to the public at Shanghai Disney Resort on Tuesday, drawing many visitors.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Gansu rolls into action to support quake victims. ecns.cn As of Wednesday morning, nearly 130,000 relief items, including tents, stoves, coats, quilts and folding beds, had been sent to the earthquake zone in Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Food Safari in Yunnan | Zhadian Milk. ecns.cn Zhadian, a fairly ordinary town in Yunnan has shot to fame in recent years because of milk.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China urges U.S. to play due role for truce in Gaza. ecns.cn Beijing said on Tuesday that it hopes Washington will listen to the growing international calls to end hostilities between Palestine and Israel, and refrain from unilaterally obstructing the United Nations Security Council from passing relevant resolutions.

infobrics (2023-12-20). Egypt Joins China's ILRS Moon Base Initiative. infobrics.org Egypt and China signed a series of space agreements including cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station…

infobrics (2023-12-20). Latest China-EU summit exposes Brussels' complete lack of sovereignty. infobrics.org Xi Jinping's and Li Qiang's attempts to nudge the talks more toward economic topics were ignored by von der Leyen and Michel. Virtually every Chinese offer of cooperation was not only rejected, but was also met with completely unreasonable demands that had nothing to do with economic relations. Political considerations were the only thing the EU was interested in.

Mauro Ramos, People's Dispatch. (2023-12-20). 95% Of Trade Between China And Russia No Longer Done In US Currency. popularresistance.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore.

Drago Bosnic (2023-12-20). Latest China-EU Summit Exposes Brussels' Complete Lack of Sovereignty. EU Foreign Policy Controlled by Washington. globalresearch.ca

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-20). A Merry AUKUS Surprise, Western Australia! dissidentvoice.org The secretive Australian government just cannot help itself. Clamouring and hectoring of other countries and their secret arrangements (who can forget the criticism of the Solomon Islands over its security pact with China for that reason?) the Albanese government is a bit too keen on keeping a lid on things regarding the withering away of …

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Domestic tourism eyes greater prosperity. ecns.cn The prospects for China's tourism industry appear bright with the sector experiencing a good recovery in 2023, following the slump caused by COVID-19, industry officials and experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Red Sea concerns hit shipping, trade. ecns.cn Global shipping companies' recent reluctance to transit through the Suez Canal will affect China-Europe trade and exert pressure on operational costs of businesses on both sides, said experts and business executives on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). AI-powered PC ecosystem to gain ground. ecns.cn An artificial intelligence-powered personal computer ecosystem is forming in China, and this will boost the popularity of AI PCs in the country, said company executives and experts.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Traditional, renewable sources to ensure stable energy supply. ecns.cn China's sustained efforts to increase domestic oil and gas exploration and develop large-scale renewable energy sources will ensure sufficient energy supply amid the nation's green energy transition, analysts said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Nation pushes enrollment in professional master's degree. ecns.cn China's enrollment for professional master's degrees, which emphasize the practical application of knowledge and skills, will be increased to about two-thirds of all master's degree programs by 2025.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Officials: 2023 GDP goal well within reach. ecns.cn China is confident and capable of reaching this year's GDP growth target of around 5 percent, and policymakers have ample tools to stabilize the economy next year, officials and experts said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China hits back at EU resolution on Tibet. ecns.cn China slammed the European Parliament on Tuesday over the latter's resolution on boarding schools in the Tibet autonomous region, and urged the institution to stop undermining mutual trust and cooperation between China and Europe.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Green standards set for express packaging. ecns.cn China is to establish a green packaging standards system for express deliveries and has set an initial target for using recycled packaging, under a recently issued action plan for the industry.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Temporary settlement provides warmth in the cold for hard-hit Kexinmin village. ecns.cn The bonfire set ablaze at a temporary settlement in Jishishan county has provided much-needed warmth and hope for villagers dislocated by the earthquake that jolted a mountainous region in Northwest China's Gansu province near midnight of Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Economists share confidence in Chinese economy's further growth. ecns.cn There's still room for the Chinese government to make macroeconomic policies stronger next year, economists said at a seminar of the China Macroeconomy Forum, Securities Times reported on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). UN Secretary-General deeply saddened by earthquake in China. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply saddened by the loss of life and property damage and injuries to people caused by an earthquake in China, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). International students from BJTU proud to study in China. ecns.cn Last Thursday, a group of international students from Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) engaged in a cultural tour in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). It's a belated apology of 141 years: UCA president. ecns.cn The White House statement about the Chinese Exclusion Act is the first formal condemnation in 141 years, a belated apology more than a century overdue, said Shue Haipei, president of the United Chinese Americans, during an interview with China News Service.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). 5G mobile phone users reach 771 million: China's ministry. ecns.cn China's 5G mobile phone users reached 771 million by the end of November as the total number of mobile phone users of the three major telecommunications companies — China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom — reached 1.726 billion, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). NDRC to revise PPP mechanism to boost private investment. ecns.cn China's top economic planner on Tuesday vowed to expedite the implementation of a new mechanism for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and revise the rules for operating licenses involving infrastructure facilities and public utilities.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China releases the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals to strengthen protection. ecns.cn China has recently released the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals in a bid to strengthen the protection of terrestrial wildlife populations and their habitats.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The world's largest ro-ro passenger ship "MOBY LEGACY" moors at a port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 19, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Rescue work continues after earthquake hits NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night, killing at least 130 people in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces by Tuesday…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China's Wing Loong UAV rapidly joins Gansu earthquake rescue. ecns.cn China's independently-developed Wing Loong-2H large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has swiftly rushed to support emergency rescue work after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The New Forms of Socialism in the Twenty-First Century. dongshengnews.org The world has come a long way since the mid-nineteenth century, when scientific socialism emerged in Europe. Contrary to initial expectations, socialism did not emerge in the developed capitalist countries, but in the underdeveloped colonies and semi-colonies, such as China. Faced with challenges that could not be answered by classical theories of socialism, China had to develop its own solutions. Having attained significant achievements in modernisation, China must now reach a higher level of socialist development and surpass capitalism.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China releases first batch of 789 important terrestrial wildlife habitats. ecns.cn China has unveiled the first batch of 789 crucial terrestrial wildlife habitats, safeguarding a remarkable 82.36 percent of the nation's protected species, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). CPC allocates 100 million yuan to quake-hit areas. ecns.cn China's main Communist Party of China personnel management and Party building body has allocated 100 million yuan ($14 million) from the Party funds to northwestern China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces to support rescue, relief and rebuilding work in quake-stricken areas.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China, Nicaragua upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership. ecns.cn China and Nicaragua announced on Wednesday they agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to the strategic partnership, vowing to expand bilateral trade and bring their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) into force as soon as possible.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The luxury ro-ro passenger ship, Moby Legacy, with a maximum displacement of over 70,000 tonnes, one of the largest in the world, set sail on Tuesday to Italy from the city of Guangzhou in south China. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Hot meals provided for people in earthquake-hit areas in Gansu. ecns.cn People in earthquake-hit areas have been provided with hot meals with meat and vegetables after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday. "ÄÄ…

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-12-20). Asciende a 131 cifra de muertos por terremoto en el norte de China. telesurtv.net Los equipos de mitigación de desastres trabajan en atender a los heridos y reubicar a las personas que perdieron sus casas.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-20). Nicaragua y China elevan relaciones a asociación estratégica. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping reconoció que bajo la presidencia de Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua ha conquistado éxitos en defender la independencia, desarrollar la economía y mejorar el bienestar del pueblo.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2023-12-20). Aumenta a 127 la cifra de muertos por sismo en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net El sismo ocurrió a las 23H59 (hora local) del lunes a una profundidad focal de 10 kilómetros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-20). Continúan acciones de búsqueda y rescate tras terremoto en China. telesurtv.net Las acciones de búsqueda y rescate afrontan una ola de frío con temperaturas de hasta 14 grados bajo cero.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-12-20). Envían mensajes de solidaridad a China tras sismo. telesurtv.net "Rusia comparte el dolor de quienes perdieron a sus seres queridos como resultado de este desastre", refirió Vladímir Putin.

presstv.ir (2023-12-20). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

Editor (2023-12-20). Dec 20, 2023. sitrepworld.info Arise Donbass! (–í—Å—Ç–∞–≤–∞–π –î–æ–Ω–±–∞—Å—Å!) Donetsk 'Tis the Season for War, by Bill Astore No Plan B: The Western Elites Didn't Plan for China, Russia and Iran Remaining Independent, by Roger Boyd Yuri Bezmenov: Interview with NS Lyons, author of The Upheaval, about "The China Convergence" The Terror Watchlist Prepared the Way to Tyranny, by Paul Craig Roberts Is neoliberalism really dead? Or does it live on like a zombie? V…

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Jurist and law educator Jiang Ping dies age 94. ecns.cn Jiang Ping, a well-known Chinese jurist and law educator, died at the age of 94 on Tuesday at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing, media outlet ThePaper.cn reported.

infobrics (2023-12-19). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org

latintimes (2023-12-19). At Least 116 Dead In Northwest China Earthquake. latintimes.com At least 116 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble in freezing conditions.

Brian Berletic (2023-12-19). Thailand to Speed Up Construction of Joint-Chinese High-Speed Railway. thealtworld.com Thailand's recently renewed commitment toward finishing the already under-construction Thai-Chinese high-speed railway may help move the Southeast Asian nation forward, out of the shadow of years of Western-induced political instability, and into the light of peace and prosperity as it and the rest of the region rise with China. | The recent announcement has triggered condemnation from Western commentators who support Washington, London, and Brussel's agenda of maintaining dominance over Asia and shaping Southeast Asia into a united front against a rising China. | As Thailand takes the final steps toward finishin…

Mauro Ramos (2023-12-19). Dedollarization: 95% of trade between China and Russia is no longer done in US currency. peoplesdispatch.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore. | The debate about the need for de-doll…

Dan Lieberman (2023-12-19). Troublesome China Bashing. dissidentvoice.org The front-page headline of the December 11, 2023, Washington Post (WAPO) read, "China's cyber army is invading critical U.S. services." The sub-headline, "A utility in Hawaii, a West Coast port and a pipeline are among the victims in the past year, officials say," impressed upon the reader that the Peoples Republic of China had wriggled …

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Gansu earthquake causes at least 111 deaths, houses collapse. ecns.cn A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province, at 11: 59 p.m. on Monday, with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to China Earthquake Networks Center.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Beijing and Pyongyang to mark key anniversary. ecns.cn China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea "have always firmly supported and trusted each other "and Beijing is willing to strengthen two-way communication and coordination, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi executed. ecns.cn Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi was executed on Monday after China's top court approved her death sentence.alty.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Efforts to improve child development in rural areas. ecns.cn China is ramping up efforts to enhance early development of infants and young children in villages in a bid to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, officials and experts said at an international symposium in Beijing on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Chinese drought-tolerant rice variety helps feed Africa, address climate woes. ecns.cn A drought-tolerant rice variety developed by China is boosting food production in African countries while slashing methane emissions, which have been linked to global warming.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Hainan celebrates opening of Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway. ecns.cn After nearly three years of intense construction, Haikou, South China's Hainan province, held an opening ceremony for the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China's top health authority sends multiple experts to help with relief in Gansu. ecns.cn The National Health Commission, China's top health authority, said on Tuesday morning that it has dispatched its officials in charge of health emergency work and medical experts to Jishishan county.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China on way to meet 2023 economic growth targets. ecns.cn China is well-positioned to meet its annual economic growth targets for 2023, the country's top economic regulator said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China urges U.S. to stop arming Taiwan. ecns.cn China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to the United States' latest arms sale to China's Taiwan, a defense spokesman said on Tuesday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). U.S.-China relations committee president emphasizes need for 'courage'. ecns.cn The United States and China need to "boost courage" to drive relations a step forward to benefit all, said Steve Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Y-20 delivers rescue supplies to earthquake ravaged area. ecns.cn A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army has transported 14 tons of rescue supplies, vehicles and rescuers to the earthquake-hit area after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Northwest China's Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Multiple rescue forces deployed to quake-hit Gansu, Qinghai provinces. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management on Tuesday allocated 200 million yuan(about 28 million USD) in natural disaster relief funds to quake-hit Gansu and Qinghai Provinces to support local earthquake relief efforts, including 150 million yuan for Gansu and 50 million yuan for Qinghai.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China purchases 90 million tons of autumn grain to strengthen food security: NDRC. ecns.cn China is stepping up autumn grain purchase, with state-owned enterprises in the country's major grain-producing areas buying over 90 million tons of grain as of December 15.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Fairy-tale scenery of Longtou Mountain after snow. ecns.cn Snow turns the Longtou Mountain into a dreamlike fairy tale world in Hanzhong, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Chinese cities to see tourism peak in New Year's Day holiday. ecns.cn China's major railway ticket booking platform 12306 showed that, as of 15: 00 on Dec 17, tickets for a number of trains are sold out.

The Independent (2023-12-19). Vibrant consumption fuels China's economic recovery. independent.co.ug NANCHANG | Xinhua | Despite external pressure and internal difficulties, China's economy has achieved a recovery and made solid progress in high-quality development in 2023, noted the annual Central Economic Work Conference held last week. Among various factors propelling growth, consumer spending is playing an increasingly important role, accounting for 83.2 percent of economic growth …

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night. At least 111 people were killed.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China's first ultra-deepwater drilling ship starts trial run. ecns.cn The vessel, measuring 179.8 meters in length and 32.8 meters in width, is about 33,000 metric tons in weight and has an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-19). Reportan sismo de magnitud 6,2 en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades no han confirmado, pero medios locales subrayan que fueron hallados ocho cuerpos y varias personas siguen atrapadas entre los escombros.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-12-19). Mueren 111 personas por terremoto en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Cien de los fallecidos residían en Gansu y 11 en la vecina provincia de Qinghai, que también fue afectada.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-12-19). Empresas navieras internacionales suspenden envíos por el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net Orient Overseas Container Line, China Ocean Shipping Company y Evergreen informaron sobre la detención de los servicios.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-19). China registra sismo de magnitud 5.5 en la región de Xinjiang. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, las autoridades chinas no han informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales a causa del nuevo temblor.

presstv.ir (2023-12-19). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

Joel Richards (2023-12-19). Latin America economy wrap up 2023. america.cgtn.com The International Monetary Fund expects global growth will rise about three percent in 2024, despite inflation and concerns about the conflict in Ukraine. The nations of Latin America, with some exceptions, grew more than predicted in 2023 as the region faces challenges and opportunities in the coming year. | Joel Richards looks back on 2023.

Carson Minow (2023-12-19). Challenges of the United Nations in 2023. america.cgtn.com It's been a challenging year for the United Nations with unfolding conflicts, humanitarian crises and debates about the UN's relevance. | Jody Jacobs takes a look back at the UN's greatest challenges of 2023.

Dan Collyns (2023-12-19). Bolivia commercially taps its lithium reserves. america.cgtn.com Bolivia, which has the world's biggest untapped reserves of lithium, has officially opened its first industrial-scale lithium plant. The initiative kicks off what the country hopes is a lithium export boom and move its economy forward. | Dan Collyns shares the latest.

Paulo Cabral (2023-12-19). Temporary jobs spike in Brazil for holidays. america.cgtn.com Brazil is seeing a spike in temporary jobs this holiday season — at levels not seen in ten years. It's a positive development, and one driving hopes the country will see an upswing in overall economic performance in 2024. | CGTN's Paulo Cabral shares the story from Sao Paulo.

Toni Waterman (2023-12-19). Food bank demand soars in United States. america.cgtn.com Food banks across the U.S. are feeling the squeeze this holiday season. Demand for assistance is soaring as grocery, housing and overall living costs rise. But those same inflationary factors are also limiting people's ability to give, leaving donation centers scrambling to keep families fed at a time when food insecurity is rising in America. | Toni Waterman shares the story from Austin.

Kwai Lou (2023-12-19). Jimmy Lai's Trial Marks the Death of Freedom in Hong Kong. dailysceptic.org Jimmy Lai, the 76-year-old British and Hong Kong citizen and founder of the Daily Apple, is on trial for "colluding with foreign forces", in a show of power from Beijing that marks the death of freedom in the territory.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Xi hears report from Macao SAR chief executive. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec 18, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Ho on Macao's current situation and the Macao SAR government's work.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Xi hears report from HKSAR executive chief. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec. 18, President Xi Jinping met with John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Lee on the current situation in Hong Kong and the work of the HKSAR government.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Railway linking Tianjin, Beijing Daxing International Airport starts operation. ecns.cn A railway connecting Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport opened on Monday. The line covers six stations, and a 47-km section is new, with a designed speed of 250 km per hour.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Ancient tombs excavated in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A total of 71 ancient tombs dating back from Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were unearthed.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's first Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes visitors. ecns.cn The world's first Zootopia land opened to the public at Shanghai Disney Resort on Tuesday, drawing many visitors.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Gansu rolls into action to support quake victims. ecns.cn As of Wednesday morning, nearly 130,000 relief items, including tents, stoves, coats, quilts and folding beds, had been sent to the earthquake zone in Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Qinghai affect by Gansu earthquake, mobilizes multiple personnel. ecns.cn Three cities and prefectures in Qinghai province were affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Gansu province, with the closest village to the epicenter only 12 kilometers away, local authorities said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Rescue operations underway in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn Rescuers raced against time to find survivors in Gansu.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). 988 km highway in Hainan fully opens to traffic. ecns.cn The total length of the coastal highway is 988.2 kilometers, linking existing roads in 12 coastal cities and counties in Hainan Province. The highway passes through 84 scenic areas.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2023-12-19). BP, Evergreen Suspend Red Sea Tanker Traffic; Yemen Continues Attacks. popularresistance.org BP said it will pause all its tanker traffic through the Red Sea following an escalation of attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement in response to Israel's brutal bombing campaign in Gaza. | "In light of the deteriorating security situation for shipping in the Red Sea, BP has decided to temporarily pause all transits through the Red Sea," the company said in a statement on 18 December. | Similarly, Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen said on Monday that it has decided to temporarily stop accepting Israeli cargo and instructed its container ships to suspend navigation throu…

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-19). US Approves $300 Million Sale for Taiwan's Military Information Systems. news.antiwar.com The State Department has approved a potential $300 million arms sale to Taiwan to support the island's tactical information systems, the Pentagon announced on December 15. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the deal includes life-cycle support and equipment for Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) capabilities, a military information system that's meant …

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Food Safari in Yunnan | Steam pot meals. ecns.cn Jianshui is known as the home of purple pottery with a long history. Steam pot is an invention of Jianshui people to combine fire and water together. It also substitutes for bowls and forms a dinner. A table of steam pot meals is a symbol of Jianshui cuisine.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Jurist and law educator Jiang Ping dies age 94. ecns.cn Jiang Ping, a well-known Chinese jurist and law educator, died at the age of 94 on Tuesday at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing, media outlet ThePaper.cn reported.

infobrics (2023-12-19). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org

Brian Berletic (2023-12-19). Thailand to Speed Up Construction of Joint-Chinese High-Speed Railway. thealtworld.com Thailand's recently renewed commitment toward finishing the already under-construction Thai-Chinese high-speed railway may help move the Southeast Asian nation forward, out of the shadow of years of Western-induced political instability, and into the light of peace and prosperity as it and the rest of the region rise with China. | The recent announcement has triggered condemnation from Western commentators who support Washington, London, and Brussel's agenda of maintaining dominance over Asia and shaping Southeast Asia into a united front against a rising China. | As Thailand takes the final steps toward finishin…

Mauro Ramos (2023-12-19). Dedollarization: 95% of trade between China and Russia is no longer done in US currency. peoplesdispatch.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore. | The debate about the need for de-doll…

The Independent (2023-12-19). Vibrant consumption fuels China's economic recovery. independent.co.ug NANCHANG | Xinhua | Despite external pressure and internal difficulties, China's economy has achieved a recovery and made solid progress in high-quality development in 2023, noted the annual Central Economic Work Conference held last week. Among various factors propelling growth, consumer spending is playing an increasingly important role, accounting for 83.2 percent of economic growth …

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Gansu earthquake causes at least 111 deaths, houses collapse. ecns.cn A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province, at 11: 59 p.m. on Monday, with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to China Earthquake Networks Center.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Beijing and Pyongyang to mark key anniversary. ecns.cn China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea "have always firmly supported and trusted each other "and Beijing is willing to strengthen two-way communication and coordination, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi executed. ecns.cn Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi was executed on Monday after China's top court approved her death sentence.alty.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Efforts to improve child development in rural areas. ecns.cn China is ramping up efforts to enhance early development of infants and young children in villages in a bid to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, officials and experts said at an international symposium in Beijing on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Chinese drought-tolerant rice variety helps feed Africa, address climate woes. ecns.cn A drought-tolerant rice variety developed by China is boosting food production in African countries while slashing methane emissions, which have been linked to global warming.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Hainan celebrates opening of Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway. ecns.cn After nearly three years of intense construction, Haikou, South China's Hainan province, held an opening ceremony for the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China's top health authority sends multiple experts to help with relief in Gansu. ecns.cn The National Health Commission, China's top health authority, said on Tuesday morning that it has dispatched its officials in charge of health emergency work and medical experts to Jishishan county.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China on way to meet 2023 economic growth targets. ecns.cn China is well-positioned to meet its annual economic growth targets for 2023, the country's top economic regulator said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China urges U.S. to stop arming Taiwan. ecns.cn China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to the United States' latest arms sale to China's Taiwan, a defense spokesman said on Tuesday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). U.S.-China relations committee president emphasizes need for 'courage'. ecns.cn The United States and China need to "boost courage" to drive relations a step forward to benefit all, said Steve Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Y-20 delivers rescue supplies to earthquake ravaged area. ecns.cn A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army has transported 14 tons of rescue supplies, vehicles and rescuers to the earthquake-hit area after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Northwest China's Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Multiple rescue forces deployed to quake-hit Gansu, Qinghai provinces. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management on Tuesday allocated 200 million yuan(about 28 million USD) in natural disaster relief funds to quake-hit Gansu and Qinghai Provinces to support local earthquake relief efforts, including 150 million yuan for Gansu and 50 million yuan for Qinghai.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China purchases 90 million tons of autumn grain to strengthen food security: NDRC. ecns.cn China is stepping up autumn grain purchase, with state-owned enterprises in the country's major grain-producing areas buying over 90 million tons of grain as of December 15.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Fairy-tale scenery of Longtou Mountain after snow. ecns.cn Snow turns the Longtou Mountain into a dreamlike fairy tale world in Hanzhong, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night. At least 111 people were killed.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China's first ultra-deepwater drilling ship starts trial run. ecns.cn The vessel, measuring 179.8 meters in length and 32.8 meters in width, is about 33,000 metric tons in weight and has an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles.

Dan Lieberman (2023-12-19). Troublesome China Bashing. dissidentvoice.org The front-page headline of the December 11, 2023, Washington Post (WAPO) read, "China's cyber army is invading critical U.S. services." The sub-headline, "A utility in Hawaii, a West Coast port and a pipeline are among the victims in the past year, officials say," impressed upon the reader that the Peoples Republic of China had wriggled …

UMMID (2023-12-19). China's AI thematic ETF hits milestone. ummid.com China's E Fund CSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Thematic ETF reached a milestone with Assets Under Management (AUM) approaching US$617 million December 13, 2023.

UMMID (2023-12-19). Massive earthquake hits China's Gansu; Death toll, injuries in hundreds. ummid.com A massive earthquake struck China's Gansu Province near the border with Qinghai during the intervening night of December 18 and 19, 2023 resulting in deaths and injuries in hundreds and causing significant damages.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Chinese cities to see tourism peak in New Year's Day holiday. ecns.cn China's major railway ticket booking platform 12306 showed that, as of 15: 00 on Dec 17, tickets for a number of trains are sold out.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-19). Reportan sismo de magnitud 6,2 en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades no han confirmado, pero medios locales subrayan que fueron hallados ocho cuerpos y varias personas siguen atrapadas entre los escombros.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-12-19). Mueren 111 personas por terremoto en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Cien de los fallecidos residían en Gansu y 11 en la vecina provincia de Qinghai, que también fue afectada.

teleSUR, YSM, SH (2023-12-19). Elevan a 118 la cifra de muertos por sismo en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Al conocer la noticia, el presidente Xi Jinping, llamó a hacer todo lo posible para buscar y rescatar a las personas que permanecen bajo los escombros.

Staff (2023-12-19). El más letal en China en nueve años: Ascienden al menos a 127 el número de muertos tras sismo. cubadebate.cu Un fuerte terremoto, que golpeó una zona montañosa en el noroeste de China destruyó viviendas, dejó a los habitantes al raso en una noche invernal con temperaturas bajo cero y mató a 127 personas, el temblor más letal en el país en nueve años. El sismo de magnitud 6,2 ocurrió justo antes de la medianoche del lunes e hirió a más de 700 personas.

Thierry Meyssan (2023-12-19). øSobrevivirá la dominación de Washington sobre la ONU? thealtworld.com En el momento de su creación, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas fue portadora de un ideal de igualdad entre las naciones y los pueblos. Pero, desde los primeros meses de su funcionamiento, los gobiernos de Estados Unidos y del Reino Unido apoyaron a Israel contra el pueblo palestino. Washington falsificó despues el Consejo de Seguridad poniendo el régimen instaurado en Formosa en la butaca que correspondía a China y provocando el boicot de la URSS. Hoy en día, la gran mayoría de los Estados miembros de la ONU denuncian la dominación que Washington ejerce sobre esa organización internacional y los miembros de…

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-12-19). Empresas navieras internacionales suspenden envíos por el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net Orient Overseas Container Line, China Ocean Shipping Company y Evergreen informaron sobre la detención de los servicios.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-12-19). Inauguran proyecto biotecnológico de vacunas en Bogotá, Colombia. telesurtv.net El acuerdo con la farmacéutica china Sinovac permitirá la producción de vacunas contra la Covid-19, la Hepatitis A, la Varicela y la Poliomielítis.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-19). China registra sismo de magnitud 5.5 en la región de Xinjiang. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, las autoridades chinas no han informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales a causa del nuevo temblor.

presstv.ir (2023-12-19). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

WSWS (2023-12-18). Australian Labor government hails US passage of AUKUS legislation. wsws.org Beyond the issue of Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, the legislation seeks to consolidate a military block clearly aimed at preparing for war against China.

Kimberly Roberson (2023-12-18). US Promotion of Banned Fukushima Seafood Contradicts Biden's Cancer Initiatives. truthout.org During their first summit of the year on November 16, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to end China's ban on imports of Japanese seafood imposed in response to Japan's discharging of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific, telling Jinping, "I want to work with you to create a brighter future for Japan-China ties for the sake… |

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). U.S. senator's 'sewage garlic' claim draws ridicule. ecns.cn An anti-China hawk in the United States Congress recently claimed that China has compromised U.S. national security by exporting garlic bulbs raised in sewage.

infobrics (2023-12-18). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Work on Antarctic research station advancing well. ecns.cn Construction of China's fifth and latest Antarctic science research station is advancing at full speed, after workers began to assemble the tallest steel columns in the station's main structure at the site on Saturday.

Alan Macleod (2023-12-18). South Korea and Japan Emerge as Key Battlegrounds in US Strategy Against China, Featuring Tim Shorrock. mintpressnews.com Dive into the intricate geopolitics of Northeast Asia with Tim Shorrock in today's MintCast interview, exploring the shaping of Japan and South Korea by the United States, their complex political landscapes, and the potential for regional unification amidst growing U.S.-China tensions…

Alan MacLeod (2023-12-18). South Korea and Japan Emerge as Key Battlegrounds in US Strategy Against China, Featuring Tim Shorrock. thealtworld.com Dive into the intricate geopolitics of Northeast Asia with Tim Shorrock in today's MintCast interview, exploring the shaping of Japan and South Korea by the United States, their complex political landscapes, and the potential for regional unification amidst growing U.S.-China tensions | As China continues rising and the U.S. attempts to dominate the world, Northeast Asia becomes an increasingly crucial battleground. The United States is trying to encircle China with a network of hundreds of military bases while building a trilateral military alliance with South Korea and Japan. But many in those countries want to…

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-18). US Increasing Military Exercises With Allies Near China. news.antiwar.com The US is increasing military exercises with its allies in the Asia Pacific that are meant as a message to China, the commander of the US Navy's Japan-based Seventh Fleet told The Washington Times. Vice Adm. Karl O. Thomas said the stepped-up exercises were meant to "deter" China, but tensions have only increased in the …

Observer R (2023-12-18). The End of Ukraine. sonar21.com According to many reports, the population of Ukraine has declined by more than half, from 40+ million to 20- million, with death, injury, and destruction widespread in the country since February 2014. Let's look at some of the stages where this outcome might have been prevented: | Stage One—The Ukraine administration of Yanukovych had negotiated a better economic deal with China and Russia than what the West was offering. China was very much interested in helping Ukraine increase agricultural production, thereby increasing exports to China. However, Yanukovych was overthrown in the 2014 Maidan revolut…

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Tibet Airlines to jointly develop plateau variant of C919 aircraft with COMAC. ecns.cn Tibet Airlines from Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Sunday signed a cooperation agreement with Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) in Shanghai to jointly develop a plateau variant of the C919 aircraft.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China's happiest city eyes high-quality development. ecns.cn Topping the list of the Happiest Cities in China for the 15th straight year, Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, is trying to create better lives for its residents through high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). First batch of projects to be supported with additional treasury bonds unveiled. ecns.cn China has issued a budget for the first batch of projects to use funds raised through the additional 1 trillion yuan ($141 billion) of sovereign bonds announced in October, China Daily learned from the Ministry of Finance.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China unveils rules on supervision of non-bank payment institutions. ecns.cn China's State Council unveiled rules on the regulation of non-bank payment institutions on Sunday, in a move to prevent financial risks, regulate the industry's growth and protect consumers' interests amid the rapid development of the sector.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Chinese economy to keep its growth momentum in 2024 despite facing challenges: official. ecns.cn China's economy faces more opportunities than challenges in 2024, with economic growth remaining on the recovery trajectory and more factors contributing to high-quality growth.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team sets off for scientific research. ecns.cn China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team composing of 29 members set off for different regions to conduct scientific research, media reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Temperatures plunge to historic lows as severe cold fronts impact most of China. ecns.cn Severe cold fronts have extended their grip over the majority of China, sending temperatures plunging below freezing and breaking historic extreme low records in multiple places, prompting authorities to deploy preventive arrangements to deal with possible extreme situations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). New railroad linking Tianjin city with Beijing Daxing airport starts commercial operation Monday. ecns.cn A new high-speed railway that links North China's port city of Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport (BDIA) will start commercial operation on Monday, according to China's state railway operator.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Over 5,000 Chinese suspects of economic crimes fleeing overseas apprehended from over 100 countries and regions: Ministry. ecns.cn More than 5,000 Chinese suspects of economic crimes fleeing overseas have been caught and arrested from over 100 countries and regions by the public security organs across the country since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). German-born panda twins arrive in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 4-year-old giant panda twins Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan, the first giant pandas born in Germany, arrived in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China sends commercial carrier rocket into space. ecns.cn The SQX-1 commercial carrier rocket carrying the Di'er-1 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 17, 2023.

_____ (2023-12-18). Is the ICC Still Relevant? Not So, Says Brazil's Lula da Silva—and He Is Not Alone. transcend.org Brazil's President Lula da Silva questioned the value of a court that does not include the US, Russia, or China. The ICC cannot be that relevant considering that major powers do not submit to its jurisdiction. The ICC is about geopolitics as much as it is about international law.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-18). Reportan sismo de magnitud 6,2 en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades no han confirmado, pero medios locales subrayan que fueron hallados ocho cuerpos y varias personas siguen atrapadas entre los escombros.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-12-18). Mueren 111 personas por terremoto en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Cien de los fallecidos residían en Gansu y 11 en la vecina provincia de Qinghai, que también fue afectada.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-12-18). Empresas navieras internacionales suspenden envíos por el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net Orient Overseas Container Line, China Ocean Shipping Company y Evergreen informaron sobre la detención de los servicios.

No More Battle of Okinawa Association (2023-12-18). Ceasefire in Gaza, No War on China. counterpunch.org Gaza is under attack by Israeli forces. Hospitals, refugee camps, and schools have been bombed indiscriminately, and even the water supply, which is indispensable for survival, has been cut off. Hamas, the target of the Israeli military's attacks, has gone underground, and it is the residents who are exposed to the bombing. This reminds us

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-12-18). Guanajuato: Mexico's industrial heartland. america.cgtn.com The world is living through what many are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution. | Just as AI and modern technology are changing lives on an individual level, those advances are doing the same to industry and the assembly line. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock shows what this look like in Mexico's industrial heartland in Guanajuato state, in this first in a special series. | The state received more than $31 billion in foreign direct investment last year.

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-12-18). Mexico's Industrial Transformation. america.cgtn.com CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock brings us this special series of reports from Mexico's industrial heartland. | The world is living through what many are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Just as AI and modern technology are changing lives on an individual level, those advances are doing the same to industry and the assembly line. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock shows what this look like in Mexico's industrial heartland in Guanajuato state, in this first in a special series. The state received more than $31 billion in foreign direct investment last year.

Jim Spellman (2023-12-18). 2023 in Review: Key U.S. events. america.cgtn.com As 2023 comes to a close, we look back at the year. | A year that brought change, crisis and intrigue in the United States.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-18). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Xi hears report from HKSAR executive chief. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec. 18, President Xi Jinping met with John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Lee on the current situation in Hong Kong and the work of the HKSAR government.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Railway linking Tianjin, Beijing Daxing International Airport starts operation. ecns.cn A railway connecting Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport opened on Monday. The line covers six stations, and a 47-km section is new, with a designed speed of 250 km per hour.

Kwai Lou (2023-12-19). Jimmy Lai's Trial Marks the Death of Freedom in Hong Kong. dailysceptic.org Jimmy Lai, the 76-year-old British and Hong Kong citizen and founder of the Daily Apple, is on trial for "colluding with foreign forces", in a show of power from Beijing that marks the death of freedom in the territory.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Xi hears report from Macao SAR chief executive. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec 18, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Ho on Macao's current situation and the Macao SAR government's work.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Permanent population of Beijing declines for a 6th consecutive year: BAI. ecns.cn Since 2017, the permanent population of Beijing has been declining for six consecutive years, and the distribution of the population shows a pattern of multiple support points and gradient distribution.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Harbin Ice and Snow World opens to public. ecns.cn The Harbin Ice and Snow World officially opened on Monday. Covering an area of 810,000 square meters, the park requires 250,000 cubic meters of ice and snow.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Qinghai affect by Gansu earthquake, mobilizes multiple personnel. ecns.cn Three cities and prefectures in Qinghai province were affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Gansu province, with the closest village to the epicenter only 12 kilometers away, local authorities said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Rescue operations underway in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn Rescuers raced against time to find survivors in Gansu.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-19). Xi Jinping llama fortalecer las operaciones tras sismo en Gansu. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping instó a avanzar en la asignación de recursos y suministros de ayuda en las regiones afectadas por el sismo de magnitud 6.2.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). 988 km highway in Hainan fully opens to traffic. ecns.cn The total length of the coastal highway is 988.2 kilometers, linking existing roads in 12 coastal cities and counties in Hainan Province. The highway passes through 84 scenic areas.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2023-12-19). BP, Evergreen Suspend Red Sea Tanker Traffic; Yemen Continues Attacks. popularresistance.org BP said it will pause all its tanker traffic through the Red Sea following an escalation of attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement in response to Israel's brutal bombing campaign in Gaza. | "In light of the deteriorating security situation for shipping in the Red Sea, BP has decided to temporarily pause all transits through the Red Sea," the company said in a statement on 18 December. | Similarly, Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen said on Monday that it has decided to temporarily stop accepting Israeli cargo and instructed its container ships to suspend navigation throu…

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Food Safari in Yunnan | Steam pot meals. ecns.cn Jianshui is known as the home of purple pottery with a long history. Steam pot is an invention of Jianshui people to combine fire and water together. It also substitutes for bowls and forms a dinner. A table of steam pot meals is a symbol of Jianshui cuisine.

Kimberly Roberson (2023-12-18). US Promotion of Banned Fukushima Seafood Contradicts Biden's Cancer Initiatives. truthout.org During their first summit of the year on November 16, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to end China's ban on imports of Japanese seafood imposed in response to Japan's discharging of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific, telling Jinping, "I want to work with you to create a brighter future for Japan-China ties for the sake… |

WSWS (2023-12-18). Australian Labor government hails US passage of AUKUS legislation. wsws.org Beyond the issue of Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, the legislation seeks to consolidate a military block clearly aimed at preparing for war against China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). U.S. senator's 'sewage garlic' claim draws ridicule. ecns.cn An anti-China hawk in the United States Congress recently claimed that China has compromised U.S. national security by exporting garlic bulbs raised in sewage.

infobrics (2023-12-18). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Work on Antarctic research station advancing well. ecns.cn Construction of China's fifth and latest Antarctic science research station is advancing at full speed, after workers began to assemble the tallest steel columns in the station's main structure at the site on Saturday.

Alan Macleod (2023-12-18). South Korea and Japan Emerge as Key Battlegrounds in US Strategy Against China, Featuring Tim Shorrock. mintpressnews.com Dive into the intricate geopolitics of Northeast Asia with Tim Shorrock in today's MintCast interview, exploring the shaping of Japan and South Korea by the United States, their complex political landscapes, and the potential for regional unification amidst growing U.S.-China tensions…

Alan MacLeod (2023-12-18). South Korea and Japan Emerge as Key Battlegrounds in US Strategy Against China, Featuring Tim Shorrock. thealtworld.com Dive into the intricate geopolitics of Northeast Asia with Tim Shorrock in today's MintCast interview, exploring the shaping of Japan and South Korea by the United States, their complex political landscapes, and the potential for regional unification amidst growing U.S.-China tensions | As China continues rising and the U.S. attempts to dominate the world, Northeast Asia becomes an increasingly crucial battleground. The United States is trying to encircle China with a network of hundreds of military bases while building a trilateral military alliance with South Korea and Japan. But many in those countries want to…

Observer R (2023-12-18). The End of Ukraine. sonar21.com According to many reports, the population of Ukraine has declined by more than half, from 40+ million to 20- million, with death, injury, and destruction widespread in the country since February 2014. Let's look at some of the stages where this outcome might have been prevented: | Stage One—The Ukraine administration of Yanukovych had negotiated a better economic deal with China and Russia than what the West was offering. China was very much interested in helping Ukraine increase agricultural production, thereby increasing exports to China. However, Yanukovych was overthrown in the 2014 Maidan revolut…

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Tibet Airlines to jointly develop plateau variant of C919 aircraft with COMAC. ecns.cn Tibet Airlines from Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Sunday signed a cooperation agreement with Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) in Shanghai to jointly develop a plateau variant of the C919 aircraft.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China's happiest city eyes high-quality development. ecns.cn Topping the list of the Happiest Cities in China for the 15th straight year, Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, is trying to create better lives for its residents through high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). First batch of projects to be supported with additional treasury bonds unveiled. ecns.cn China has issued a budget for the first batch of projects to use funds raised through the additional 1 trillion yuan ($141 billion) of sovereign bonds announced in October, China Daily learned from the Ministry of Finance.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China unveils rules on supervision of non-bank payment institutions. ecns.cn China's State Council unveiled rules on the regulation of non-bank payment institutions on Sunday, in a move to prevent financial risks, regulate the industry's growth and protect consumers' interests amid the rapid development of the sector.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Chinese economy to keep its growth momentum in 2024 despite facing challenges: official. ecns.cn China's economy faces more opportunities than challenges in 2024, with economic growth remaining on the recovery trajectory and more factors contributing to high-quality growth.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team sets off for scientific research. ecns.cn China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team composing of 29 members set off for different regions to conduct scientific research, media reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Temperatures plunge to historic lows as severe cold fronts impact most of China. ecns.cn Severe cold fronts have extended their grip over the majority of China, sending temperatures plunging below freezing and breaking historic extreme low records in multiple places, prompting authorities to deploy preventive arrangements to deal with possible extreme situations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). New railroad linking Tianjin city with Beijing Daxing airport starts commercial operation Monday. ecns.cn A new high-speed railway that links North China's port city of Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport (BDIA) will start commercial operation on Monday, according to China's state railway operator.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Over 5,000 Chinese suspects of economic crimes fleeing overseas apprehended from over 100 countries and regions: Ministry. ecns.cn More than 5,000 Chinese suspects of economic crimes fleeing overseas have been caught and arrested from over 100 countries and regions by the public security organs across the country since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). German-born panda twins arrive in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 4-year-old giant panda twins Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan, the first giant pandas born in Germany, arrived in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China sends commercial carrier rocket into space. ecns.cn The SQX-1 commercial carrier rocket carrying the Di'er-1 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 17, 2023.

The Independent (2023-12-18). China launches commercial carrier rocket. independent.co.ug JIUQUAN | Xinhua | China successfully launched SQX-1 commercial carrier rocket into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Sunday. The rocket blasted off at 3 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the launch site, sending the Di'er-1 satellite into the planned orbit. It was the sixth flight mission of the SQX-1 commercial …

No More Battle of Okinawa Association (2023-12-18). Ceasefire in Gaza, No War on China. counterpunch.org Gaza is under attack by Israeli forces. Hospitals, refugee camps, and schools have been bombed indiscriminately, and even the water supply, which is indispensable for survival, has been cut off. Hamas, the target of the Israeli military's attacks, has gone underground, and it is the residents who are exposed to the bombing. This reminds us

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Permanent population of Beijing declines for a 6th consecutive year: BAI. ecns.cn Since 2017, the permanent population of Beijing has been declining for six consecutive years, and the distribution of the population shows a pattern of multiple support points and gradient distribution.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Harbin Ice and Snow World opens to public. ecns.cn The Harbin Ice and Snow World officially opened on Monday. Covering an area of 810,000 square meters, the park requires 250,000 cubic meters of ice and snow.