Daily Archives: December 31, 2023

2023-12-31: News Headlines

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 …

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