Monthly Archives: January 2024

2024-01-11: News Headlines

Pressenza New York (2024-01-11). An American Appeals To Taiwan: Don't Vote To Be Ukraine 2.0. pressenza.com "American bullets, Taiwanese blood" Is a Cruel and Evil Bargain | By John V. Walsh | On January 13, the people of Taiwan, officially designated the Republic of China (ROC), will elect a new President and unicameral legislature known as the Legislative Yuan. The election hinges on the question of Taiwan's policy toward the Mainland, the People's Republic of China (PRC). That policy will have a profound impact on East Asia — and the world. | Taiwan's major threat to peace in the area is a move to break with the One China Policy and declare independence from the Mainland. The PRC's policy is to reunite with Ta…

infobrics (2024-01-11). Russia Still Wants to Collaborate with China on Long-Range Aircraft Program. infobrics.org Russia hopes to leverage its strengths to provide crucial components for the C929 project…

A A (2024-01-11). As West Condemns Bangladesh election, China and Russia Embrace Dhaka. strategic-culture.su

WSWS (2024-01-11). Biden administration meddles in the Taiwanese election. wsws.org Biden's plans for a high-level delegation to Taipei makes clear that the US intends to continue to heighten tensions with China regardless of who is elected on Saturday. To leak the news just prior to polling day is calculated to influence the vote.

infobrics (2024-01-11). BRICS Stable Force in International Affairs with 'Bright Prospects': China. infobrics.org Beijing's remarks come as 5 new members join while Argentina decides against joining multinational bloc…

infobrics (2024-01-11). 'India-China Ties Must Be Based on Realism': FM Jaishankar. infobrics.org Jaishankar lauded PM Narendra Modi for his pragmatic approach towards China in an interview with ANI to mark the release of his new book "Why Bharat Matters"

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China expects steady increase of inbound visits in 2024. ecns.cn China is expected to see a steady increase in the number of inbound visits in 2024, said Chi Jingyang, border control management director of China's National Immigration Administration (NIA).

Eric Zuesse (2024-01-11). Taiwan's Election on Saturday Will Decide War or No-war in China. asia-pacificresearch.com

Anish R M (2024-01-11). The elections in Taiwan are consequential for regional peace. peoplesdispatch.org A vice-president with a diminished popularity and a divided opposition are set to battle it out in an election that has the potential to affect peace and stability in East Asia…

Vijay Prashad (2024-01-11). Why I Believe What I Believe About the Chinese Revolution. dissidentvoice.org Liu Hongjie (China), Skyline, 2021. Late last year, a colleague sent me a letter decrying some of my writings about China, notably the last newsletter of 2023. This newsletter is my response to him. ** The situation in China is the cause of a great deal of consternation amongst the left. I am glad you have raised the …

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China launches world's largest solid-fuel carrier rocket. ecns.cn The Gravity-1 (YL-1) carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center from waters off the coast of Haiyang, east China's Shandong Province, at 1: 30 p.m. (Beijing Time) on Thursday, sending three satellites into the planned orbit.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Envoy calls for end to attacks in Red Sea. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday called on Houthi rebels to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, emphasizing respect for the freedom of navigation. The call came as the UN Security Council adopted a resolution demanding an end to Red Sea attacks.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Lost Summer Palace bronze panel returned. ecns.cn A long-lost bronze relic from the Summer Palace in Beijing has been returned from overseas and was transferred back to its home on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China's car production, sales hit a record high. ecns.cn China's automobile production and sales volumes both surpassed 30 million units for the first time in 2023, hitting a record high.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Expert baths Komodo dragon in China's largest breeding base. ecns.cn An expert bathed a 3-year-old Komodo dragon on Wednesday at the Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. The Chimelong Safari Park is also China's largest breeding base for Komodo dragons."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China moves to expand 5G coverage in outlying border regions, inhabited offshore isles. ecns.cn China will move to expand its 5G mobile network access to all outlying border regions and inhabited offshore islands, and the 5G coverage will likely reach 100 percent by the end of 2025, according to a notice jointly issued by 13 Chinese government departments on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Chang'e 6 to land on moon in 1st half of year. ecns.cn The Chang'e 6 spacecraft, China's next robotic expedition to the moon, is scheduled to land on the lunar surface in the first half of this year and will be tasked with bringing back samples from its little-known far side.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China launches new-generation meteorological supercomputing system with 6.5-times higher computing power. ecns.cn In 2023, China has ramped up informationization of meteorological data, launching a new generation of meteorological supercomputing system with 6.5-times higher computing power, China Media Group reported on Wednesday.

NEO (2024-01-11). Government welcomes Rooibos tariff reduction decision. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes Rooibos tariff reduction decision | Government has welcomed the decision by the People's Republic of China to substantially reduce tariff rates on imports of South African Rooibos tea. | "China, the world's largest tea-market, previously had tariffs ranging from 15% to 30% on rooibos tea. This has now been reduced to 6%," said the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) in a statement. | The move is with effect from 1 January 2024. | It added that Rooibos tea is a unique South African tea that has gained a strong foothold in global markets with hundreds of millions of rands of ann…

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). China holds majority of world's 'lighthouse factories'. ecns.cn China has the highest number of "lighthouse factories"- manufacturers that show leadership in using Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, the Securities Times reported on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). FTA between China, New Zealand now in full implementation: Chinese Embassy. ecns.cn All dairy products exported from New Zealand to China are now able to enter China duty-free and quota-free, reflecting China's fulfillment of its commitments of tariff elimination under the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Senior CPC official holds talks with former U.S. officials, business representatives. ecns.cn Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, met former U.S. officials and representatives from the finance and business community in New York on Tuesday.

UMMID (2024-01-11). World's 1st Electric Vehicle powered by Farasis Energy sodium-ion batteries finally here. ummid.com China had unveiled world's first Electric Vehicles powered by sodium-ion batteries – JMEV EV3 (Youth Edition) and Yiwei in December last, promising they will hit the roads in January 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Concerns raised for U.S. intervention on Dutch exports to China. ecns.cn China expressed deep concern and strong opposition to the direct intervention from the United States in disrupting the export of photolithography machines from Dutch companies to China, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-11). Archaeologists solve mystery of ancient Jianjiapo tombs' origin. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists recently pinpointed the origin of the mysterious Jianjiapo tomb site in the east Tianshan region in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region.

latintimes (2024-01-11). Business Trumps Politics For Chinese Companies At CES. latintimes.com Hundreds of Chinese companies were at the annual CES gadget extravaganza, shrugging off US-China political trade tensions and focusing on taking care of business.

Robert Kogon (2024-01-11). Why Fauci, Not Drosten? German Scientists Met Openly With Wuhan 'Batwoman'. dailysceptic.org There's been a lot of chatter lately about Wuhan's 'batwoman' and her 'secret' meetings with U.S. officials. But at least as suspicious is the connection between Germany's Christian Drosten and Wuhan, says Robert Kogon.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). SME performance improves in 2023. ecns.cn Business performance of China's small and medium-sized enterprises improved in 2023 on the back of the gradual resumption of work and production after the COVID-19 pandemic, alongside a package of supportive policy measures.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Xi notes global impact of U.S. ties in letter to Iowa friend. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said that China is willing to work with the United States to promote the steady, sound and sustained development of China-U.S. relations, and to seek more benefits for the two peoples and provide more public goods for the international community.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China and Finland to enhance cooperation. ecns.cn China and Finland agreed on Wednesday to bolster their mutually beneficial cooperation and enhance communication on international and regional affairs amid global challenges, as President Xi Jinping met with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto via video link.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China, U.S. hold defense policy coordination talks. ecns.cn China is willing to develop healthy and stable military-to-military relations with the United States on the basis of equality and respect, and jointly implement the military-related consensus reached by the two heads of state during their meeting in San Francisco in November.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China approves new drugs offering hope for Alzheimer's patients and HIV prevention. ecns.cn China's medical regulators recently granted approvals for two foreign drugs, bringing new hope to patients with Alzheimer's disease and high-risk groups for HIV/AIDS.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Chang'e 6 to land on moon in 1st half of year. ecns.cn The Chang'e 6 spacecraft, China's next robotic expedition to the moon, is scheduled to land on the lunar surface in the first half of this year and will be tasked with bringing back samples from its little-known far side.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). FTA between China, New Zealand now in full implementation: Chinese Embassy. ecns.cn All dairy products exported from New Zealand to China are now able to enter China duty-free and quota-free, reflecting China's fulfillment of its commitments of tariff elimination under the China-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China launches new-generation meteorological supercomputing system with 6.5-times higher computing power. ecns.cn In 2023, China has ramped up informationization of meteorological data, launching a new generation of meteorological supercomputing system with 6.5-times higher computing power, China Media Group reported on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China moves to expand 5G coverage in outlying border regions, inhabited offshore isles. ecns.cn China will move to expand its 5G mobile network access to all outlying border regions and inhabited offshore islands, and the 5G coverage will likely reach 100 percent by the end of 2025, according to a notice jointly issued by 13 Chinese government departments on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Lost Summer Palace bronze panel returned. ecns.cn A long-lost bronze relic from the Summer Palace in Beijing has been returned from overseas and was transferred back to its home on Wednesday.

teleSUR, rzr, MS (2024-01-11). Putin viaja a la región de Jabárovsk, fronteriza con China. telesurtv.net El periplo del presidente Putin comenzó por la región de Chukotka, única por su cercanía con la Ruta Marítima Septentrional.

Staff (2024-01-11). Gobierno chino insta a Washington a no interferir en comicios de Taiwán. cubadebate.cu El Gobierno de China ratificó este jueves su rechazo a la injerencia del Gobierno de EE.UU. en el proceso electoral de Taiwán, cuyos comicios están previstos para celebrarse el próximo fin de semana. La Cancilería responde así al anuncio de Washington de enviar una delegación "no oficial" a Taiwán tras la realización de los comicios.

teleSUR, hvh, JDO (2024-01-11). China insta a EE.UU. a no interferir en comicios de Taiwán. telesurtv.net La portavoz de la Cancillería china llamó a Washington a no interferir "de ninguna manera" en Taiwán.

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2024-01-10: News Headlines

infobrics (2024-01-10). BRICS Caught Up with Goldman Sachs Growth Forecast a Decade Early, Driven by India-China's 25-yr Streak. infobrics.org In his column, T.N. Ninan looks back at the forecast that the BRICS economies would overtake the US, Japan, Germany, UK, France, and Italy, and how far that prophecy has been fulfilled…

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China's GDP projected to increase 5.3% in 2024. ecns.cn China's economic growth is projected to reach 5.3 percent in 2024, Xinhua Finance reported on Tuesday citing a report by Chinese Academy of Sciences.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China calls for healthy, stable military ties with U.S. ecns.cn China is willing to develop healthy and stable military-to-military relations with the United States on the basis of equality and respect, the Chinese defense ministry said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Chinese agricultural scientists to select new seed potatoes exposed to outer space. ecns.cn As part of the country's agricultural advancement efforts, China has started to select a batch of new seed potatoes out of 10,800 salt-tolerant potatoes exposed to outer space at the Shenzhou-16 mission, for future cultivation.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Xi says achievements in China-U.S. ties attributable to collective efforts of people. ecns.cn The achievements in China-U.S. relations are primarily attributable to the collective efforts of the people of the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China launches Einstein Probe satellite. ecns.cn China sent the Einstein Probe, an astronomical satellite, into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Chang'e-6 spacecraft components arrive at launch site. ecns.cn Spacecraft components of China's Chang'e-6 lunar mission have been delivered to the Wenchang Space Launch Site, marking a significant step in the fourth phase of the lunar exploration program.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China plans to launch Chang'e-6 lunar probe in first half of 2024. ecns.cn China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe is scheduled for launch in the first half of this year, the China National Space Administration said Wednesday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Xinjiang delivers 740 billion kWh of electricity to nation. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region had delivered a total of 740.8 billion kWh of electricity to other parts of China by the end of 2023, of which clean electricity accounted for nearly 30 percent.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). In Numbers: China-Maldives cooperation. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Fujian eyes enhanced cross-Strait biz ties. ecns.cn China has unveiled a package of policy steps to support building its coastal Fujian province, located opposite Taiwan, into a pilot zone for advancing cross-Strait economic integration.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Fuxing Intelligent EMU CR400BF-Z offers comfortable rides to people. ecns.cn The Fuxing Intelligent Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) CR400BF-Z has been under maintenance at a maintenance station of Xi'an bullet train section in northwest China's Shaanxi Province. This marks the first time that this type of EMU has been introduced to northwest China."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Ancient tomb accidentally revealed in Chongqing. ecns.cn A tomb that dates back some 2,200 years ago was uncovered inadvertently in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality last year, amazing archaeologists with its extremely well-preserved state and some unique relics that have never been seen before.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Sino-U.S. Ping-pong exchange renews friendship. ecns.cn This year marks the 45th anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations, the competition aims to renew the friendship between China and the U.S.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China ready to push foreign trade to higher level: minister. ecns.cn China has the capability and confidence to make new progress in promoting the development of trade at a higher level, Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Colorful icefalls spotted in Wulaofeng Scenic Spot. ecns.cn Visitors to the Wulaofeng Scenic Spot in north China's Shanxi Province have recently experienced a visual treat.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-10). China urges to expand relations with DR Congo. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 10 (Prensa Latina) China congratulated Felix Tshisekedi on Wednesday on his re-election as President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and advocated for deepening exchanges and cooperation between the two countries.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Artist carves lifelike dragon on frozen river in N China. ecns.cn Chen Yandong, a plumber and electrician, recently spent several days carving ice sculptures of a dragon, horses, reindeer, and other animals on a frozen river in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China-Europe Railway Express trips up 6% in 2023. ecns.cn The number of China-Europe Railway Express services operated in 2023 reached 17,000, up 6 percent year-on-year. The rise in freight train trips reflects deepening economic and trade cooperation between China and partner countries.

scorinoco (2024-01-10). How US Customs Shattered Chinese Women PhD Students' American Dream. orinocotribune.com By Jiawen Zhang and Zichen Wang — Jan 5, 2024 | The following is the translation of "Chinese PhD Students in the US Suddenly Deported: Enduring a Nightmare-like 50 Hours," a news report by China Science Daily posted in its Meng Fei, a PhD student originally set to return to her university in the US, was denied entry at a US airport and rapidly repatriated. The 50 hours she spent there is utterly an unforgettable nightmare for her. | After Meng landed in Washington DC on December 19, 2023, she was immedi…

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Culture Fact: Winter beauty in NE China's Jilin Province. ecns.cn

latintimes (2024-01-10). US Lawmaker Calls For Probe Of UAE Tech Firm Over China Ties. latintimes.com A key US lawmaker has called on Washington to mull trade curbs on Emirati artificial intelligence firm Group 42 Holdings (G42) over its ties with China, according to a letter released Tuesday.

latintimes (2024-01-10). Taiwan Voters Face Flood Of Pro-China Disinformation. latintimes.com From deepfakes to breathless TikTok videos, a wave of disinformation has hit Taiwan's voters ahead of Saturday's presidential election, aimed overwhelmingly at candidates China opposes.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Official: China won't upend global order. ecns.cn A senior Chinese official on Tuesday reiterated China's stance on not engaging in a cold war, emphasizing the value of peace and a commitment to maintaining the current international order.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Chinese ambassador urges U.S. to take real actions to address China's concerns. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Tuesday urged the U.S. side to take real actions to address China's concerns, and solve rather than create problems.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). New Fuxing high-speed trains to be put into service in NW China. ecns.cn With China updating the train diagram in 2024, new Fuxing high-speed trains will be put into service on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China launches Einstein Probe satellite into space. ecns.cn China sent the Einstein Probe, an astronomical satellite, into space from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Tuesday.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-10). Bhutan's People's Democratic Party wins elections. plenglish.com According to preliminary results, the PDP secured 30 out of 47 seats in the National Assembly, defeating the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) as its only rival. | With this result, this Asian nation is set to form a new government with the return to power of Tshering Tobgay, who was prime minister from 2013 to 2018. | Located between India and China, Bhutan, with a total population of about 770,000 inhabitants, has a unique two-round electoral system. | The first round of the elections was held in November 2023, in which the ruling Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) party came in fourth place and was subsequently disqualified…

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China's C919 makes maiden flight on new Shanghai-Beijing route. ecns.cn China's aircraft C919 launched commercial flights between the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and the Beijing Daxing International Airport on Tuesday, marking the second regular route for the C919, following the previously launched Shanghai Hongqiao-Chengdu Tianfu route.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Nansha set to play key role in GBA prosperity. ecns.cn China is betting on a slew of incentives to help build Nansha district in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, into a strategic hub for technological innovation and advanced industries, making it an attractive destination for international talent and investments"…

UMMID (2024-01-10). World's 1st Electric Vehicle powered by Farasis Energy sodium-ion batteries finally here. ummid.com China had unveiled world's first Electric Vehicles powered by sodium-ion batteries – JMEV EV3 (Youth Edition) and Yiwei in December last, promising they will hit the roads in January 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Operating mileage of China's railway network hits 159,000 km. ecns.cn The operating mileage of China's railway network amounted to 159,000 km by the end of 2023, data from the national railway operator showed Tuesday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). China, U.S. hold defense talks in Washington. ecns.cn The 17th defense policy coordination talks between China and the United States were held in Washington on Monday and Tuesday, China's Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Travel boom lifts tourism sector shares. ecns.cn Tourism industry stocks have outperformed the broader A-share market, as more tourists flock to winter hot spots like "ice city" Harbin in Heilongjiang province, signaling that the recovery in consumption has had a positive effect on the capital market.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). HK, neighboring Shenzhen getting cozier via visits. ecns.cn In an intriguing cultural exchange, residents of Hong Kong are increasingly crossing the border into Shenzhen, Guangdong province, while Shenzhen residents are making the reverse journey to Hong Kong, creating a dynamic interplay of commerce, culture and leisure activities.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Hong Kong expected to return to global Top 5 in new IPOs in 2024: report. ecns.cn Hong Kong's IPO market is expected to rebound in 2024, allowing the city to reclaim its position as one of the top five global IPO sites, a report by accounting firm KPMG said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-10). Ruby-like cranberries harvested from water. ecns.cn In return"ÄÄfor"ÄÄthe"ÄÄgenerous"ÄÄgift"ÄÄof"ÄÄtruckloads of honey mandarins and Orah mandarins"ÄÄreceived from"ÄÄGuangxi"ÄÄZhuang Autonomous Region,"ÄÄHeilongjiang sent"ÄÄ100,000 boxes of cranberries to Guangxi as a gift."ÄÄ…

krish-rad_ind (2024-01-10). An American Appeals To Taiwan: Don't Vote To Be Ukraine 2.0. popularresistance.org

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2024-01-08: News Headlines

WSWS (2024-01-08). Australian protests against Israeli genocide of Gaza: "The issue is Zionism and imperialism" wsws.org "At a higher level they want to get Russia and China. America's been declining for many, many years and this is their way of weakening those two powers."

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Ministry criticizes U.S. for deporting Chinese students with valid visas. ecns.cn China's foreign ministry has criticized what it says is the discriminatory treatment of Chinese students trying to enter the United States after reports of prolonged interrogations and coercion, with some seeing their visas revoked upon arrival in the U.S.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). China's foreign exchange reserves reach two-year high. ecns.cn China's foreign exchange reserves reached a two-year high of $3.238 trillion as of the end of last year while gold reserves increased for the 14th consecutive month, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said.

_____ (2024-01-08). The US Can't Stop China's Rise, but It Will Cripple the EU while Trying. transcend.org 4 Jan 2024 – Washington's desperate attempts to curb Beijing's high-tech development are hurting U.S. allies more than the Chinese.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). First-ever pineapple shipment from Xuwen county reaches DPRK. ecns.cn Xuwen is the southernmost county of the mainland and is located on the Leizhou Peninsula. It is the largest pineapple production base in the country, earning it the nickname "hometown of pineapples in China".

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). China's 3rd-generation superconductor quantum computer comes online. ecns.cn China's quantum computing has made new progress, with its third-generation superconducting quantum computer "Origin Wukong" coming online at 9 am on Saturday at Origin Quantum Computing Technology (Hefei) Co.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). China's self-developed super conducting quantum chip officially launched. ecns.cn China's self-developed third generation quantum chip, "Wukong" (Kuafu C72-300), was officially launched at the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center in east China's Hefei Province on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Devices used for illegal flight data collection seized. ecns.cn Chinese security agencies have cracked down on foreign organizations that have been recruiting aviation enthusiasts in China as "volunteers" to illegally collect and transmit flight data, the Ministry of State Security said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). China promotes homegrown large aircraft abroad. ecns.cn The Civil Aviation Administration of China said it will promote its domestic narrow-body passenger jets to be certified in Europe this year.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Fuxing Intelligent Electric Multiple Unit CR400BF-Z launched in NW China for first time. ecns.cn The Fuxing Intelligent Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) CR400BF-Z was under maintenance at a maintenance station of Xi 'an bullet train section. This is the first time that this type of EMU has been introduced to northwest China.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). China's shipbuilding companies win increasing global orders. ecns.cn China's shipbuilding companies win increasing global orders with delivery time being extended to 2028 thanks to green development advantage, CCTV reported on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Ministry says British intelligence used foreign national to spy on China. ecns.cn China's national security authority recently uncovered a case involving the United Kingdom's Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6, using foreign nationals to engage in espionage activities against China.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). China places first ecological subsurface mooring buoy in polar region. ecns.cn China's 40th Antarctic expedition team placed its first ecological subsurface mooring buoy in the Amundsen Sea on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Winter scenery Daqinghe River in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Snow-covered mountain range is reflected in Daqinghe River, presenting a tranquil winter scenery in Qinghe County of Altay, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). China remains crucial link in supply chain. ecns.cn China will retain its position as a key global manufacturing hub, as the supply chain diversification moves by certain multinational companies are gradual and limited only to low-end sectors, according to senior analysts and business leaders.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Vision gaining ground among China's partners. ecns.cn The vision of "building a community with a shared future for mankind", first put forward by President Xi Jinping in 2013, has gained increasing popularity among China's partners at its doorstep and beyond.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). World's longest super sea-crossing bridge marks phased progress. ecns.cn The Xihoumen Highway and Railway Bridge in East China's Zhejiang Province marked phased progress when 18 drill piles belonging to pier No 5 of the bridge, each with a diameter of 6.3 meters – the world's largest – were injected with cement on Sunday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Crystal ice cubes lure visitors to Harbin. ecns.cn People play on the frozen Songhuajiang River in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Jan. 6, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Ministry of State Security reveals MI6's use of foreign national for espionage operations targeting China. ecns.cn China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) on Monday disclosed a case in which the British Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) used foreign personnel from a third country to engage in espionage activities against China.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). China's manufacturing sector unleashes full potential. ecns.cn China's manufacturing sector continues to unleash its growth potential, as many manufacturers rush to fulfill orders and drive innovation as the year kicks off, CCTV News reported on Monday.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-01-08). China 'Actively Involved' in Iraq's Reconstruction. orinocotribune.com Chinese investment has sparked the rise of many significant infrastructure projects in Iraq | Beijing is fully committed to "friendly" ties with Baghdad and "actively participates" in Iraq's reconstruction, a Chinese official told Kurdish news outlet "China and Iraq share friendly relations; as a sincere friend China actively participates in Iraq and the reconstruction of the country," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told Rudaw at a press briefing in Beijing. | He added that the Chinese…

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Annual anti-graft blockbuster premieres. ecns.cn In the first weekend of 2024, state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) started to air an annual anti-corruption documentary revealing shocking details which go beyond financial corruption.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). China's self-developed super conducting quantum chip launched. ecns.cn China's self-developed third generation quantum chip, "Wukong" (Kuafu C72-300), was officially launched at the Anhui Quantum Computing Engineering Research Center in east China's Hefei Province on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). Guinness recognizes Harbin Ice and Snow World. ecns.cn At the 2024 China Ice and Snow Tourism Development Forum held on Friday in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, Harbin Ice and Snow World was recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest ice and snow park, with an area of 816,682.5 square meters.

Colonel Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. (2024-01-07). China, Iran and And North Korea Have Warned The US On Their Red Lines. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, January 3, 204, a small group waved signs on Honolulu's busy Beretania Street in front of the Hawaii State Capitol to commemorate the sixth year since the citizens of Hawaii were informed by text messages that there was an incoming nuclear missile. The phone alert said, "This is not a practice." People in Hawaii dived into man-holes on the street, headed into their homes or into other places like caves. 20 minutes later, the State of Hawaii Emergency Management System issued an apology for a systems operator pushing the wrong button. | But the drill made real to the people of Hawaii how close our worl…

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). China calls for stabilizing ties with U.S. ecns.cn Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing.Meanwhile, China has already started to implement the pledge by Xi in San Francisco to invite 50,000 young US citizens to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). PBOC sets goals to support economic growth, development. ecns.cn China's central bank will work to sustain buoyant financing activity while expanding financial opening-up this year as part of its efforts to effectively support economic growth and high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). New guidelines aim to boost affordable rental housing. ecns.cn China unveiled a guideline on Friday to strengthen financial support for the rental housing market in a bid to effectively boost the supply of affordable and commercial rental housing.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Data guideline set to boost high-quality development. ecns.cn China's latest push to expand the application scenarios of data elements and give full play to the multiplier effect of data is expected to foster new growth drivers as well as bolster its high-quality economic development, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). China and Myanmar pledge peace, stability. ecns.cn Vice foreign ministers from China and Myanmar have pledged to jointly maintain peace and stability along the border between the two countries, while cracking down on cross-border crimes such as telecom fraud.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Two senior officials expelled from CPC. ecns.cn Two former senior officials from China's State-owned enterprises have been expelled from the Communist Party of China for serious violations of discipline and the law, according to China's anti-graft watchdog.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Satellite launch marks beginning of China's space plans for 2024. ecns.cn China launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Friday evening from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gobi Desert, marking the beginning of its space plans for 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Nation to tackle population aging. ecns.cn The State Council, China's cabinet, is currently engaged in extensive research and development of policies aimed at nurturing the silver economy and improving the well-being of its senior citizens.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Beijing steps up pursuit of fugitives abroad. ecns.cn China has maintained momentum in pursuing fugitives who are wanted in the country on corruption charges and will continue to enhance international cooperation and coordination to hunt down such individuals who are hiding abroad, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Kids' tour to Harbin becomes online hit. ecns.cn With its enchanting allure and captivating attractions, Harbin, the picturesque ice city of Heilongjiang province in Northeast China, has become a social media sensation, leaving netizens mesmerized by its myriad splendors.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Air route aims to boost Hainan free port status. ecns.cn With the take-off of flight MU551 from South China's Sanya Phoenix International Airport to London Heathrow at 08: 39 am on Friday, China Eastern Airlines became the first Chinese airliner to launch a regular passenger flight from Sanya in Hainan province to Europe since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Shanghai-based carrier.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). 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 Friday."ÄÄ…

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-01-07). China: First large cruise ship completes maiden voyage. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The Adora Magic City, the first large cruise ship of Chinese manufacture, completed its maiden voyage with more than three thousand passengers on board who traveled 1,119 nautical miles during seven days.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Half-year-old giant panda in SW China's Chongqing named Mang Can Can. ecns.cn The fifth cub of the giant panda Mang Zai was named Mang Can Can, announced Chongqing Zoo on Saturday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Molly Show: 'Ice City' Harbin offers cozy getaway. ecns.cn To let visitors experience the generosity of Northeast China, locals slice the frozen pears and plate them beautifully, and add sugar to bean curd jelly to cater to their taste. They have placed carpets along the Central Avenue, and built warm rest spots on the square.

The Independent (2024-01-07). China's NEV industry ends 2023 on upbeat note, eyeing stronger growth in 2024. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | China's new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers closed 2023 with better-than-expected performances and optimism for the year ahead, industry insiders have said. A report from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) published on Wednesday has estimated that the country's wholesale NEV sales totaled 8.88 million units in 2023, which would mark a …

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). (W.E. Talk) The Path for Proximity Between the East and the West. ecns.cn Today, however, some people think that the Chinese civilization and Western civilization are incompatible, and the rise of China is a signal of hegemony. Zhang Guogang weighs in on the validity of the "clash of civilizations" theory and the way for Eastern and Western civilizations to get closer.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Molly Show: 'Ice City' Harbin offers cozy getaway for tourists. ecns.cn To let visitors experience the generosity of Northeast China, locals slice the frozen pears and plate them beautifully, and add sugar to bean curd jelly to cater to their taste.

Paulo Cabral (2024-01-07). One year after Jan 8 riots in Brazil. america.cgtn.com In Brazil, Jan 8 marks the one-year anniversary of the day when thousands of Jair Bolsonaro supporters stormed the presidential palace, Congress and the Supreme Court after Bolsonaro's rival and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the 2023 presidential election.

Dan Williams (2024-01-07). Can the 2024 presidential race fix America's divisions? america.cgtn.com Later this month, the first votes will be cast in the 2024 presidential election in the Iowa caucuses. The race for the White House promises to be hotly contested, but possibly more divided than ever.

Florence CGTN (2024-01-07). Boeing under renewed scrutiny. america.cgtn.com The fallout for Boeing tied to its 737 Max-9 jetliners continues after a mid-flight blowout on an Alaska Airlines flight last week. Luckily no one was injured in the mid-air fiasco, but the U.S. airline manufacturer is coming under renewed scrutiny as the National Transportation Safety Board conducts an investigation.

Florence CGTN (2024-01-07). Dengue cases surge in Caribbean nations. america.cgtn.com Caribbean nations are being hit hard by an upsurge in cases of dengue. Environmental experts and health professionals point to climate change as being in large part to blame.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). U.S. students experience charm of local culture in Chengdu. ecns.cn A total of 29 students from Columbia University together with student representatives from universities in Chengdu attended the program. They watched folk performance, intangible cultural heritage display and try local food.

ecns.cn (2024-01-08). 'Gatangpa' festival celebrated in Yunnan. ecns.cn "Gatangpa" festival is the new year celebration of the Hani ethnic people in Yunnan.

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2024-01-07: News Headlines

Colonel Ann Wright, Popular Resistance. (2024-01-07). China, Iran and And North Korea Have Warned The US On Their Red Lines. popularresistance.org On Tuesday, January 3, 204, a small group waved signs on Honolulu's busy Beretania Street in front of the Hawaii State Capitol to commemorate the sixth year since the citizens of Hawaii were informed by text messages that there was an incoming nuclear missile. The phone alert said, "This is not a practice." People in Hawaii dived into man-holes on the street, headed into their homes or into other places like caves. 20 minutes later, the State of Hawaii Emergency Management System issued an apology for a systems operator pushing the wrong button. | But the drill made real to the people of Hawaii how close our worl…

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Half-year-old giant panda in SW China's Chongqing named Mang Can Can. ecns.cn The fifth cub of the giant panda Mang Zai was named Mang Can Can, announced Chongqing Zoo on Saturday."ÄÄ…

The Independent (2024-01-07). China's NEV industry ends 2023 on upbeat note, eyeing stronger growth in 2024. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | China's new energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers closed 2023 with better-than-expected performances and optimism for the year ahead, industry insiders have said. A report from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) published on Wednesday has estimated that the country's wholesale NEV sales totaled 8.88 million units in 2023, which would mark a …

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Molly Show: 'Ice City' Harbin offers cozy getaway. ecns.cn To let visitors experience the generosity of Northeast China, locals slice the frozen pears and plate them beautifully, and add sugar to bean curd jelly to cater to their taste. They have placed carpets along the Central Avenue, and built warm rest spots on the square.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Molly Show: 'Ice City' Harbin offers cozy getaway for tourists. ecns.cn To let visitors experience the generosity of Northeast China, locals slice the frozen pears and plate them beautifully, and add sugar to bean curd jelly to cater to their taste.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). (W.E. Talk) The Path for Proximity Between the East and the West. ecns.cn Today, however, some people think that the Chinese civilization and Western civilization are incompatible, and the rise of China is a signal of hegemony. Zhang Guogang weighs in on the validity of the "clash of civilizations" theory and the way for Eastern and Western civilizations to get closer.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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 (2024-01-07). 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.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). China calls for stabilizing ties with U.S. ecns.cn Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing.Meanwhile, China has already started to implement the pledge by Xi in San Francisco to invite 50,000 young US citizens to China on exchange and study programs in the next five years.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). PBOC sets goals to support economic growth, development. ecns.cn China's central bank will work to sustain buoyant financing activity while expanding financial opening-up this year as part of its efforts to effectively support economic growth and high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). New guidelines aim to boost affordable rental housing. ecns.cn China unveiled a guideline on Friday to strengthen financial support for the rental housing market in a bid to effectively boost the supply of affordable and commercial rental housing.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Data guideline set to boost high-quality development. ecns.cn China's latest push to expand the application scenarios of data elements and give full play to the multiplier effect of data is expected to foster new growth drivers as well as bolster its high-quality economic development, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). China and Myanmar pledge peace, stability. ecns.cn Vice foreign ministers from China and Myanmar have pledged to jointly maintain peace and stability along the border between the two countries, while cracking down on cross-border crimes such as telecom fraud.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Two senior officials expelled from CPC. ecns.cn Two former senior officials from China's State-owned enterprises have been expelled from the Communist Party of China for serious violations of discipline and the law, according to China's anti-graft watchdog.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Satellite launch marks beginning of China's space plans for 2024. ecns.cn China launched a Kuaizhou 1A carrier rocket on Friday evening from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gobi Desert, marking the beginning of its space plans for 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Nation to tackle population aging. ecns.cn The State Council, China's cabinet, is currently engaged in extensive research and development of policies aimed at nurturing the silver economy and improving the well-being of its senior citizens.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Beijing steps up pursuit of fugitives abroad. ecns.cn China has maintained momentum in pursuing fugitives who are wanted in the country on corruption charges and will continue to enhance international cooperation and coordination to hunt down such individuals who are hiding abroad, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Kids' tour to Harbin becomes online hit. ecns.cn With its enchanting allure and captivating attractions, Harbin, the picturesque ice city of Heilongjiang province in Northeast China, has become a social media sensation, leaving netizens mesmerized by its myriad splendors.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). Air route aims to boost Hainan free port status. ecns.cn With the take-off of flight MU551 from South China's Sanya Phoenix International Airport to London Heathrow at 08: 39 am on Friday, China Eastern Airlines became the first Chinese airliner to launch a regular passenger flight from Sanya in Hainan province to Europe since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Shanghai-based carrier.

ecns.cn (2024-01-07). 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 Friday."ÄÄ…

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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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2024-01-04: News Headlines

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-04). US Aircraft Carrier Conducts Joint Patrol With Philippines in South China Sea. news.antiwar.com A US Navy aircraft carrier conducted joint patrols and exercises with the Philippine military in the South China Sea in the latest US provocation in the region aimed at China. The USS Carl Vinson and its strike group, which includes a cruiser and two destroyers, participated in the operations on Wednesday and Thursday along with …

Mauro Ramos (2024-01-04). Understanding the latest US restrictions on chip exports to China. peoplesdispatch.org On November 17, another measure from the Biden administration to further limit exports of advanced semiconductors and the machines to manufacture them to China, came into force. | According to the US government, the new rules aim to eliminate ways to circumvent previous restrictions and will prevent, for example, the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips to China. | In response to the announcement, made in October, the US Semiconductor Industry Association questioned the move, stating that "overly broad, unilateral controls risk harming the US semiconductor ecosystem without advancing national security…

Staff (2024-01-04). Understanding the latest US restrictions on chip exports to China. peoplesdispatch.org On November 17, another measure from the Biden administration to further limit exports of advanced semiconductors and the machines to manufacture them to China, came into force. According to the US government, the new rules aim to eliminate ways to circumvent previous restrictions and will prevent, for example, the export of advanced artificial intelligence chips …

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). China aspires to increase air flights between China and U.S. in 2024, introduce C919 planes to overseas airlines. ecns.cn China's civil aviation industry aims to promote a significant increase in direct flights between China and the U.S., and introduce the domestically manufactured C919 aircraft to operate in more countries, as part of new moves to further lift air travel.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). China attaches high importance to international patent cooperation, intellectual property protection: FM. ecns.cn The year 2024 marks the 30th anniversary of China's entry into the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT). Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Wednesday that China attaches high importance to international patent cooperation and intellectual property (IP) protection.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). 1,278 fugitives repatriated in first 11 months of last year. ecns.cn China repatriated 1,278 fugitives, including 140 Party members and government officials, in the first 11 months of last year and recovering 2.91 billion yuan ($406.7 million) of embezzled funds in the process.

UMMID (2024-01-04). 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 (2024-01-04). Civil aviation sector eyes more direct flights to U.S. ecns.cn The number of direct flights between China and the U.S. has recovered to 63 a week.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Goitered gazelles spotted in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Goitered gacelle is under China's second-class protection and live in the desert at an altitude of 300-3,000 meters.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Sports industry a 'MVP' in China. ecns.cn The Chinese sports industry showed significant growth in 2022, with a total scale reaching 3.3 trillion yuan ($461.3 billion), up 5.9 percent year-on-year.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). China to improve signals of mobile telecom networks through enhanced coverage. ecns.cn China will significantly improve the signal of its mobile communication networks including 4G and 5G covering more than 80,000 locations, along 25,000 kilometers of railways, 350,000 kilometers of expressways, and 150 metro lines by the end of 2024.

Countercurrents (2024-01-04). With Over $34 Trillion U.S. Government Debt Jumps To New Height. pressenza.com U.S. government federal debt has breached an unflattering milestone, topping $34 trillion for the first time in history and amounting to more than double the total of the world's next-biggest borrower, China. | The U.S. Treasury Department About $102,000 For Ever…

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). International flights on way back to pre-pandemic levels. ecns.cn China's international civil aviation market bounced back last year, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). China's finance ministry to increase fiscal spending to boost real economy. ecns.cn Chinese financial authorities vowed to strengthen policy support and funding to boost the real economy's revival and improve people's livelihood.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Horse galloping in snow creates fascinating attraction in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Horses gallop on a snow-covered grassland in Zhaosu County, Kazak Autonomous Prefecture of Ili, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Jan. 3, 2024. The performance produces fascinating attraction in Xinjiang.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). White paradise in Shanxi. ecns.cn Snow covers Huayan temple, turning the ancient temple into a white wonderland in Datong, north China's Shanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). China's AG60E electric aircraft makes maiden flight. ecns.cn China-developed AG60E electric aircraft conducted a successful maiden flight at Jiande Qiandaohu Airport on Wednesday, according to China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Corporation.

Alasdair Baverstock (2024-01-04). US reopens border crossings with Mexico amid slowing migration. america.cgtn.com Four border crossings between the United States and Mexico have re-opened on Jan. 4. | The move comes as the number of migrants is showing a steep decline. Officials hope the resumption of normal operations will benefit the economies of both countries. | But many wonder how long it will last. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.

Ediz Tiyansan (2024-01-04). People without homes are on the rise in US, with 30% in California. america.cgtn.com The number of homeless people across the United States has grown, and 30 percent of them live in California. In 2023, the city of Los Angeles officially became the new so-called "homeless capital of the United States" overtaking New York. Our correspondent Ediz Tiyansan reports. | A Thirty percent live in California. In 2023, the city of…

Dr. William Makis (2024-01-04). Pilot Incapacitation: Cathay Pacific Flight (HKG-SYD), Captain Felt Unwell, Crew Turned Around and Returned to Hong Kong, Landed Safely Three Hours Later. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Commissioner's office: Jimmy Lai's trial fair. ecns.cn The Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Wednesday refuted Western politicians' smears against the SAR's handling of Jimmy Lai's national security case, saying the trial is law-based and impartial.

ecns.cn (2024-01-04). Smears a common trick of Taiwan DPP, says Chinese mainland spokesman. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman said on Thursday that attacking and smearing the mainland is a common trick used by the Democratic Progressive Party in Taiwan's elections.

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2024-01-03: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Wuhan hospital fined $7,011 for insufficient real-name verification for pregnant women. ecns.cn Wuhan Puren Hospital in Central China's Hubei Province, which is suspected of involvement in surrogacy practices, has been fined 50,000 yuan ($7,011) and received a warning due to several violations, including inadequate real-name verification procedures for pregnant women during treatment, according to media reports on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). China sees surge in New Year holiday cross-border trips. ecns.cn China's border-check agencies saw nearly 5.18 million inbound and outbound trips during the three-day New Year holiday from Saturday to Monday, representing a massive year-on-year increase, the National Immigration Administration said Tuesday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). China committed to a stable, sound and sustainable China-U.S. relationship: spokesperson. ecns.cn History shows that the growth of China-U.S. relations not only contributes to the good of the two peoples but also to world peace, stability and development," said aChinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson who made the remarks on the 45th anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Development to remain the focus in 75th year of nation's founding. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, set off from Shanghai on its maiden voyage on Monday. The delivery and operation of the large ship, built after eight years of scientific research and five years of design and construction, has been called a "milestone" in China's shipbuilding industry.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Stable growth to be focus of policy support. ecns.cn China is expected to step up policy support for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and advanced manufacturing in a more precise manner, while also paying more attention to prevent industry regulatory measures from constraining economic vitality, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Plan points way toward bluer skies. ecns.cn The latest measures outlined by China to curb air pollution and promote its green transition by next year will pave the way for bluer skies and healthier lives while further propelling the nation's response to climate change, officials and analysts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Ice, snow economy ignites Harbin. ecns.cn During the three-day New Year holiday, Harbin, situated in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, has emerged as a trending city online, drawing in a considerable influx of tourists.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Neighborhood diplomacy sees benefits for all. ecns.cn China valuing its neighbors is not an empty slogan, as President Xi Jinping met with leaders or senior officials from neighboring Asian countries in each of the 12 months of the past year.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). In Numbers: China sees robust travel, tourism demand in New Year holiday. ecns.cn

midwesternmarx (2024-01-03). Forge ahead with reform and opening-up By: Ken Hammond. midwesternmarx.com In December 1978 the leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) made a momentous decision to open a new program of economic development. Over the first three decades of the People's Republic of China, a foundation for a modern socialist system had been built, but this had been an arduous process, with advances and retreats, successes and failures, and much contention about how best to pursue the goals of enhancing production in industry and agriculture and of improving the mat …

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Ministry: China is committed to sound ties with U.S. ecns.cn The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday reiterated China's commitment to a stable, sound and sustainable relationship with the United States, saying that the two countries can help each other succeed and prosper together as history has shown.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). China's warplane productions exceed expectation in 2023, contribute to national defense development. ecns.cn The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has received a solid boost to their comprehensive combat capabilities amid a deteriorating security environment, experts said on Tuesday, after China's aviation industry wrapped up 2023 with warplane productions that exceeded expectation.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). China opposes the U.S. coercing other countries into joining its technological blockade against China: FM. ecns.cn China opposes the U.S.'s overstretching the national security concept and using all sorts of pretexts to coerce other countries into joining its technological blockade against China, said Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Country's tourism market off to a robust start in 2024. ecns.cn China's tourism market got off to a robust start in 2024, with the just-concluded New Year's Day holiday witnessing a surge in travel to domestic and overseas destinations, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in both visitor numbers and revenue.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Over 3,000 passengers embark on journey aboard China's homegrown large cruise ship. ecns.cn With more than 3,000 passengers aboard, China's first domestically built large cruise ship "Adora Magic City" set sail from the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port at 4: 45 p.m. local time on Monday, commencing its 7-day, 6-night maiden commercial voyage to destinations including Jeju in South Korea, Fukuoka and Nagasaki in Japan.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). China's first homegrown large cruise ship starts maiden commercial voyage. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, docks at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port on Jan. 1, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Killer whale mom and child make debut in Shanghai. ecns.cn A female killer whale named Cookie and her calf Cody made their appearance together at the Haichang Ocean Park in East China's Shanghai."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). 135 mln domestic trips made during China's New Year holiday. ecns.cn A total of 135 million domestic trips were recorded in China during the three-day New Year holiday from last Saturday to Monday, according to statistics released by the country's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Thailand, China to implement permanent visa-free scheme: PM. ecns.cn Thailand and China will implement a reciprocal permanent visa-free scheme for their citizens, said Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday, according to CCTV.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Four giant pandas to meet public in Chongqing. ecns.cn Four giant pandas, Qing Hua, Qing Lu, Qiao Yue, and Ai Lian, from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, recently arrived at the Chongqing Locajoy Animal Theme Park in Yongchuan District, Chongqing."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Russian tourists flock to NE China's Jilin to celebrate new year. ecns.cn The city of Hunchun in northeast China's Jilin Province has recently seen a peak in the arrival of Russian tourists. More than 2,600 Russian tourists came to experience Chinese culture and taste Chinese food at Hunchun hotels to welcome the New Year on Sunday night."ÄÄ…

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-01-03). Renuevan alerta amarilla por niebla en partes de China. telesurtv.net Según autoridades locales, la visibilidad en varias zonas pudiera reducirse a menos de 500 metros e incluso, menos de 200.

Owen Fairclough (2024-01-02). The BRICS trade alliance expands. america.cgtn.com The BRICS trade alliance has doubled its size, starting this Tuesday. | Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa have been joined by five more countries to create a powerhouse that represents nearly half the world's population.

Editor (2024-01-02). Jan 2, 2024. sitrepworld.info Platoon Soundtrack — Adagio for Strings The Great Clarification, by James Howard Kunstler US Foreign Policy Is a Scam Built on Corruption, by Jeffrey D. Sachs Is It Over Yet? Dissecting capitalism, by Michael Hudson, Radhika Desai (Transcript) The War Party Tantrum, by Matt Taibbi Tributes Pour in For John Pilger — Consortium News The End of Free Speech? by John Leake The China Convergence: Yes, the West is becoming more like China, by N.S. Lyons Happy Days Are Here Again? by Bill Astore 1984/2024 — the hidden hope in Orwell's warning, by Paul Cudenec Newyear's resolution: "be…

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). China sees surge in New Year holiday cross-border trips. ecns.cn China's border-check agencies saw nearly 5.18 million inbound and outbound trips during the three-day New Year holiday from Saturday to Monday, representing a massive year-on-year increase, the National Immigration Administration said Tuesday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). China and neighbors set to strengthen relations. ecns.cn The year 2023 witnessed fruitful outcomes of collaboration between China and its neighboring countries, experts said, predicting such cooperation will continue to deepen comprehensively in 2024.

Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. (2024-01-02). Western Imperialist Nations As The Greatest Enemy Of Humanity. popularresistance.org In November, 2023, a delegation from the US Peace Council traveled to China for meetings at the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament. Ajamu Baraka, who participated in that delegation, speaks with Clearing the FOG about what he witnessed and the contrasts between US/Western and Chinese approaches to development, diplomacy and global security. He also discusses the broader conflicts in the world, particularly in Western Asia, the fall of US hegemony, the black radical tradition's definition of peace and the Peoples-Centered Human Rights Framework. Baraka advises us to understand…

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2024-01-02). Fake Intellectuals Working For Think Tanks Funded By the Arms Industry Are Driving Support For War After War After War. covertactionmagazine.com Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, Syria, Ukraine, Russia, China, and Now Iran A few days after the October 7 attacks in northern Israel, The Atlantic Council ran an inflammatory article on its website by Jonathan Panikoff, a former deputy national intelligence officer, entitled "It doesn't matter whether Iran planned the Hamas attack—Tehran is still to blame."[1] The …

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). 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 (2024-01-02). 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 (2024-01-01). Nation's shipbuilders chart exciting waters. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, embarked on its maiden voyage on Monday, when it left Shanghai for destinations in Northeast Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Xi, Biden exchange letters celebrating diplomatic relationship. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden of the United States exchanged congratulatory letters on Monday, commemorating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the U.S.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). 118 thousand trips since visa free travel for 6 countries. ecns.cn China announced a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia on a trial basis, starting on Dec 1. In the past month, this group of people has comprised 55.1 percent of the total inbound travelers from these six countries.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). China expected to inject more certainty for the world in 2024: scholars | My Memory of China. ecns.cn Looking ahead to 2024, global experts and scholars said that interdependence is an inevitable trend.

Jose Eloy Richards Richards (2024-01-02). China inaugurates world's largest high altitude wind farm. plenglish.com Based on Xinhua news agency, it is a project in the autonomous region of Xizang, southwest, which has 25 wind turbines capable of providing approximately 200 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per year. | According to CHN Energy Investment Group, this saves about 60,000 tons of standard coal and will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 160,000 tons. | The project, built at an average altitude of 4,650 meters above sea level, was completed in about 260 days with an investment of 640 million yuan (about US$90.36 million). | In CHN Energy Investment's view, the operation of the farm will play a crucial role…

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Rewards of e-commerce flow across border bridge. ecns.cn Dongxing, a county-level border city in South China's Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, is located on the banks of the Beilun River. On the other side of the river in Vietnam lies Mong Cai, with the two cities linked by a bridge.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Nation's shipbuilders chart exciting waters. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, embarked on its maiden voyage on Monday, when it left Shanghai for destinations in Northeast Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Xi, Kim announce 2024 as China-DPRK Friendship Year. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's top leader Kim Jong-un jointly announced 2024 as the China-DPRK Friendship Year on Monday, as the two countries celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). China expected to maintain steady growth. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, embarked on its maiden voyage on Monday, when it left Shanghai for destinations in Northeast Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). New energy projects cater to Xizang's power needs. ecns.cn The Omatingga wind farm, the world's largest wind power project in an ultrahigh-altitude area, officially commenced operation on Monday in the Xizang autonomous region, China Media Group reported…

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Harsher punishment set for bribery crimes. ecns.cn People who offer bribes or damage the legitimate interests of private enterprises will face harsher punishment in line with an amended law, in China's latest step in strengthening the fight against corruption.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). New food security law to boost farmers' incomes. ecns.cn China's top legislature has adopted a food security law that aims to ensure grain supply, and stipulates measures to increase the income of crop farmers.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Experts urge monetary policy easing. ecns.cn China may need to further ease its monetary policy early this year as domestic demand remains insufficient while low inflation and a stabilizing renminbi have offered more scope for policy adjustments, experts said on Monday…

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). China launches first regulation of phosphorus pollution in Poyang Lake. ecns.cn East China's Jiangxi Province has introduced a regulation to prevent and control total phosphorus pollution in Poyang Lake, which took effect starting from Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Thailand, China to implement permanent visa-free scheme: PM. ecns.cn Thailand and China will implement a reciprocal permanent visa-free scheme for their citizens, said Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday, according to CCTV.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). 135 mln domestic trips made during China's New Year holiday. ecns.cn A total of 135 million domestic trips were recorded in China during the three-day New Year holiday from last Saturday to Monday, according to statistics released by the country's Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Over 3,000 passengers embark on journey aboard China's homegrown large cruise ship. ecns.cn With more than 3,000 passengers aboard, China's first domestically built large cruise ship "Adora Magic City" set sail from the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port at 4: 45 p.m. local time on Monday, commencing its 7-day, 6-night maiden commercial voyage to destinations including Jeju in South Korea, Fukuoka and Nagasaki in Japan.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). China's first homegrown large cruise ship starts maiden commercial voyage. ecns.cn China's first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, docks at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port on Jan. 1, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Four giant pandas to meet public in Chongqing. ecns.cn Four giant pandas, Qing Hua, Qing Lu, Qiao Yue, and Ai Lian, from the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda, recently arrived at the Chongqing Locajoy Animal Theme Park in Yongchuan District, Chongqing."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Russian tourists flock to NE China's Jilin to celebrate new year. ecns.cn The city of Hunchun in northeast China's Jilin Province has recently seen a peak in the arrival of Russian tourists. More than 2,600 Russian tourists came to experience Chinese culture and taste Chinese food at Hunchun hotels to welcome the New Year on Sunday night."ÄÄ…

jamanetwork (2024-01-02). WHO: Surge in Respiratory Infections in China Not Due to New Pathogens. jamanetwork.com Respiratory illnesses—including Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza—have been on the rise among children in China over the past several months.

teleSUR, DRL (2024-01-02). Arabia Saudita se une de manera oficial al grupo de los Brics. telesurtv.net China, el mayor cliente de petróleo de Arabia Saudita, ha liderado los llamados para que los Brics se expandan y se conviertan en un contrapeso para Occidente.

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-02). Entra en vigencia TLC entre China y Nicaragua. telesurtv.net El Tratado de Libre Comercio entra en vigencia de manera inmediata a partir de este 1 de enero de 2024, dicho acuerdo fue firmado el pasado 31 de agosto de 2023 entre ambas naciones.

teleSUR, dcdc, JCM (2024-01-02). China llama a reunificación pacífica de Taiwán. telesurtv.net Alto funcionario del país asiático exhortó a la unión y a "oponerse inquebrantablemente al separatismo por la 'independencia' de la isla" y a la "interferencia de fuerzas externas".

Hendrik Sybrandy (2024-01-02). Montana's TikTok ban gets blocked. america.cgtn.com January 1st is traditionally a day when a host of new laws take effect across the U.S. | One such law passed in April banned the use of the social media app TikTok in the state of Montana. | But despite the turn of the calendar page, it will not become reality. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy explains.

Franc Contreras (2024-01-02). Thousands attempt the journey to the U.S. in a migrant caravan. america.cgtn.com Heading into the new year, mass migration remains a key issue in the Americas. | U.S. Customs and Border Protection says in December, U.S. border agents registered more than 300,000 encounters with undocumented migrants. | As CGTN's Franc Contreras reports from Mexico's southern state of Chiapas, large numbers of migrant travelers continue making their way north.

Jim Spellman (2024-01-02). New state laws go into effect across the U.S. america.cgtn.com In the U.S. new state laws often go into effect on or around January first. | This year, there are new laws addressing some of the biggest issues facing the country. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.

Owen Fairclough (2024-01-02). Colorado Republicans appeal Trump's banning from state ballot. america.cgtn.com The U.S. presidential election cycle is about to step up a gear as Republican candidates prepare to face voters who'll decide who gets their nomination. | Former President Donald Trump is the outright Republican frontrunner, and in the latest polls he's ahead of Democratic Party incumbent, Joe Biden. | But Trump's disqualification from the Republican primary ballot in Colorado and Maine makes his candidacy uncertain. | That's where things start to get complicated, as CGTN's Owen Fairclough explains.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Beijing starts pilot run of 6 special bus lines for medical treatment. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). First flag-raising ceremony of 2024 held at Tiananmen Square. ecns.cn A flag-raising ceremony was held at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on Monday to mark the first day of 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Savoring ice cream becomes a delight in winter Harbin. ecns.cn Eating ice cream or ice lollipop has become a delight among tourists in winter Harbin.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Members of HKSAR's seventh-term District Councils take oaths, assume office. ecns.cn All 470 newly-elected members of the seventh-term District Councils (DCs) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday took oaths to uphold the Basic Law of the HKSAR and bear allegiance to the HKSAR, and assumed office."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Members of HKSAR's seventh-term District Councils take oaths, assume office. ecns.cn All 470 newly-elected members of the seventh-term District Councils (DCs) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday took oaths to uphold the Basic Law of the HKSAR and bear allegiance to the HKSAR, and assumed office."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Shanghai launches new online portal for expat services. ecns.cn Called International Services Shanghai, the new website will have its own Facebook, X (formerly known as Twitter), and WeChat accounts.

ecns.cn (2024-01-03). Liaoning Port Group opens first South American container rout. ecns.cn The launch of this route filled the gap in direct shipping services from Dalian Port to the South American region.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Liaoning Port Group opens first South American container rout. ecns.cn The launch of this route filled the gap in direct shipping services from Dalian Port to the South American region.

ecns.cn (2024-01-02). Mainland criticizes Taiwan leader's inconsistent actions on cross-Strait relations. ecns.cn In response to Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen's New Year's speech, a spokesman for the Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binhua, criticized Tsai's inconsistent actions and statements, accusing her of severely harming the interests of Taiwan compatriots and posing a significant threat to the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait.

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