Daily Archives: January 5, 2024

2024-01-05: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). China criticizes U.S.' discriminatory treatment of Chinese students. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin has expressed strong dissatisfaction and opposition to the U.S.' treatment of Chinese students following reports that several of them had been subjected to lengthy interrogations upon entering the U.S.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Insights丨Rana Mitter: China's engagement to make 2024 a peaceful, prosperous and cooperative year. ecns.cn During an interview with China News Network, Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School, expressed his hope of 2024.

noemail (2024-01-05). QUOTES-Industry experts react to China's anti-dumping probe into EU brandy. devdiscourse.com China launched on Friday an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the European Union, which will focus on brandy in containers of less than 200 litres (44 British gallons). Trade disputes between China and Europe have been mounting over the past year, with both sides exchanging accusations of unfair competition and protectionism.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Chinese device sets precision standard. ecns.cn The first coronal images captured by China's Spectral Imaging CoronaGraph were published by the Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics and Physics last month, setting a new global standard for precision.

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-05). Bolivia and China Finalize Agreement to Use Yuan in Bilateral Trade. orinocotribune.com

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Changsha residents line up to purchase stamps marking the Year of the Dragon. ecns.cn During an interview with China News Network, Rana Mitter, ST Lee Chair in US-Asia Relations at the Harvard Kennedy School, expressed his hope of 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). China's 4th C919 aircraft conducts flight training in E China. ecns.cn The 4th C919 aircraft was delivered to China Eastern Airline and will conduct flight training at Taizhou International Airport in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Made-in-China light rail train put into operation in Mexico City. ecns.cn A light rail train developed by CRRC for Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, was put into commercial operation on Wednesday local time, which is the first time a made-in-China light rail train serves Mexico City's public transportation system."ÄÄ…

latintimes (2024-01-05). Foreign Govts Paid Trump Firms Millions While President: Report. latintimes.com Former US president Donald Trump's businesses received at least $7.8 million from foreign governments including China during his time in the White House, a congressional report claimed Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Rescue protection carried out for Dazu Rock Carvings in SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn At the beginning of the new year, professional personnel carried out rescue protection for some caves in the Beishan cluster in Dazu Rock Carvings."ÄÄ…

The Independent (2024-01-05). China solves nearly 400,000 telecom, online fraud cases in 2023. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese public security departments have cracked 391,000 cases of telecom and online fraud from January to November 2023, the country's Ministry of Public Security announced Friday. To deliver a heavy blow to relevant criminal activities, the ministry in 2023 launched several law enforcement campaigns targeting telecom and online fraud. In total, …

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). China remains an important engine driving world economic growth: spokesperson. ecns.cn China will remain an important engine driving world economic growth in 2024. In a world battling economic uncertainties, China is a source of certainty and positive energy…

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). China to develop a batch of advanced robots for disaster prevention and rescue by 2025. ecns.cn China will develop a batch of advanced emergency robots by 2025, which can partially or completely replace human work in future disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief, said the country's emergency and information technology authorities.

latintimes (2024-01-05). India, China Eye Strategic Areas Bordering 'Last Barrier' Bhutan. latintimes.com Squeezed between giant arch-rivals India and China, the landlocked mountain kingdom of Bhutan was long isolated by icy Himalayan peaks.

UMMID (2024-01-05). China's BYD replaces Tesla as world's most popular EV maker. ummid.com Major Electric Vehicle (EV) maker Tesla sold more than its projected sale in the last quarter of the year 2023. The company however fell short of the number needed to retain the world's most popular electric vehicle crown.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Universities look for misconduct in retracted papers. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Education has asked universities to look for possible academic misconduct following "massive" retractions of research papers submitted by Chinese researchers at some foreign publications last year, according to the websites of several universities.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Endangered oriental white storks spend winter in E China. ecns.cn The oriental white stork, a globally endangered species, is a large wading bird. It is classified as a China's first-class protected animal.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). PBOC may increase size of property funding tool. ecns.cn China's central bank is likely to further expand the size of a targeted funding tool — pledged supplementary lending — to proactively back the struggling property sector, experts said after a PSL injection worth 350 billion yuan ($49.1 billion) last month.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Disney's 'Frozen' in real-life stuns visitors in Harbin. ecns.cn Tourists visit the Harbin Ice and Snow World, a real-life Disney's Frozen world, during the annual Harbin Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Wild ducks dot Aksu River in Xinjiang. ecns.cn A flock of wild ducks swim on the half frozen Aksu River in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, adding beauty to the river in winter.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Asia's largest natural science museum opens in N China's Hebei. ecns.cn The Paleozoological Museum of China, the largest natural science museum in Asia, opened to the public in Baoding, north China's Hebei Province, on Wednesday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). China ringing up wins against telecom fraud. ecns.cn Since the beginning of 2023, numerous articles, news items and posts regarding telecom fraud have been all the buzz on social media. One of the most extreme cases involved a doctoral student being deceived into heading to northern Myanmar.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). Snow sculpture of frozen pear appears on Songhuajiang River. ecns.cn A snow sculpture of a frozen pear appears on Songhuajiang River, attracting many visitors in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). China's consumer market sees a surge during festive seasons. ecns.cn China's consumer market has witnessed a surge in activity, driven by enthusiasm for cultural, ice sports, and tourism during the festive seasons, Shanghai Securities News reported on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). China launches new sea routes to South America as trade booms. ecns.cn A new sea shipment route connecting Dalian port in Northeast China's Liaoning Province and South America started operation on Tuesday, marking the opening of the first South American container ocean trunk line by the port, according to China Media Group.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Beijing urges end to conflict in Myanmar. ecns.cn China strongly objected on Thursday to the landing of a stray artillery shell from across the border that left five people injured in Yunnan province, calling for an immediate end to the ongoing conflict in northern Myanmar.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Top Party leadership hears series of annual work reports. ecns.cn A key meeting underlined on Thursday the need to uphold the Communist Party of China's overall leadership and focus on the most important political issue of advancing Chinese modernization as this year is a crucial year for fulfilling the goals and tasks of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25).

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Economic upswing expected. ecns.cn Despite the persistent challenges posed by a slump in the property sector and its impact on domestic demand, experts said they expect a notable economic upswing in China in 2024, fueled by a gradual recovery in services consumption and investment.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Xi sends condolences to Iran over terror attacks. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Thursday, a day after major terror attacks in the country, saying that China firmly supports Iran's efforts to safeguard its national security and stability.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Joint naval drill by U.S., Philippines condemned. ecns.cn Beijing condemned on Thursday a two-day joint naval drill by the United States and the Philippines in the South China Sea, saying the muscle-flexing will have an adverse effect on the management of the situation in the region.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Sanya hybrid rice project exceeds 2,000 kilograms per mu. ecns.cn The annual yield of the Sanya hybrid rice project in South China's Hainan province has exceeded 2,000 kilograms per mu, according to an assessment that occurred on Dec 30, which has set a new record for hybrid rice cultivated in tropical areas of China.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). China establishes five new medical disciplines for universities. ecns.cn China has established five new medical disciplines including Geriatrics and Health in a bid to cultivate talent with urgent needs and provide support for safeguarding public health"…

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). PBOC may increase size of property funding tool. ecns.cn China's central bank is likely to further expand the size of a targeted funding tool — pledged supplementary lending — to proactively back the struggling property sector, experts said after a PSL injection worth 350 billion yuan ($49.1 billion) last month.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). China ringing up wins against telecom fraud. ecns.cn Since the beginning of 2023, numerous articles, news items and posts regarding telecom fraud have been all the buzz on social media. One of the most extreme cases involved a doctoral student being deceived into heading to northern Myanmar.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Harbin's tourism boom fuels stock market surge. ecns.cn Harbin in Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province has experienced a recent boom in its tourism sector, boosting listed companies related to the tourism sector.

Gà∂kàßenur Bay (2024-01-05). Engaging China: A New Vision for a Western Global Debt Restructuring. counterpunch.org In the ever-evolving sphere of global finance, China's approach to debt relief and restructuring marks a clear departure from Western norms and introduces a nuanced strategy that deserves a closer examination. Western nations frequently express concerns over China's hesitance to engage in multilateral frameworks like the G20 Common Framework. This criticism may stem more from a misunderstanding than from China's actual disinterest. Assertions of China's financial dealings being opaque and a "barrier" to multilateral mechanisms often fail to acknowledge China's rise as the main creditor to developing nations. Its…

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). History academy marks 5th year. ecns.cn The Chinese Academy of History issued two books to mark the fifth anniversary of its founding at a news conference in Beijing on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). History academy marks 5th year. ecns.cn The Chinese Academy of History issued two books to mark the fifth anniversary of its founding at a news conference in Beijing on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Xinjiang issues revised regulations on religious affairs. ecns.cn Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region on Thursday issued revised regulations on religious affairs management, adding in a number of new clauses and a new chapter regarding the management of religious schools.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Xinjiang's ski resorts draw growing crowds. ecns.cn Winter sports in Xinjiang attract large numbers of tourists from all over the country.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Culture Fact: Winterfest turns Harbin into tourism hotspot. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-05). DNA analysis reveals two waves of migration. ecns.cn Scientists from Fudan University in Shanghai have delved into the ancient DNA of individuals buried in a mass cemetery in Gansu province, revealing compelling insights into the genetic makeup of Hexi Corridor residents dating back over 12 centuries.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Shanghai goes big on smart factories. ecns.cn Shanghai is determined to consolidate its leading position in intelligent manufacturing by building 70 new intelligent factories this year, and 200 new intelligent factories and 20 benchmark factories by the end of 2025.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). DNA analysis reveals two waves of migration. ecns.cn Scientists from Fudan University in Shanghai have delved into the ancient DNA of individuals buried in a mass cemetery in Gansu province, revealing compelling insights into the genetic makeup of Hexi Corridor residents dating back over 12 centuries.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Legoland Shanghai to open early next year. ecns.cn Legoland Shanghai Resort, the international IP-based theme park operated by British entertainment group Merlin Entertainments Ltd, is set to open in the spring or summer of 2025. It is expecting 3 to 5 million visitors per year.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Xi's efforts in protecting Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. ecns.cn The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, known as the "Roof of the world," has a profound influence on the global climate. President Xi Jinping has shown deep concern for the ecological and environment protection of the plateau. Over the years, he has often inspected Gansu, Qinghai provinces and the Tibet Autonomous Region, outlining a clear vision to develop the plateau into an international ecological civilization.

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