Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2024-02-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 145: Hamas Warns Israel And US Of 'Political Machinations' Amid Talks. popularresistance.org Hamas' armed wing, Izz El-Din Al-Qassam Brigades, launched on Wednesday morning a barrage of missiles from southern Lebanon on Israeli targets in the north. | Al-Qssam Brigades said it bombed "the headquarters of Israel's 769th Eastern Brigade (Camp Ghaibour), and its airport barracks in Beit Hilal in northern occupied Palestine, with two missile salvos consisting of 40 Grad missiles." | It said the attack comes as a response to "the Zionist massacres against civilians in the Gaza Strip and the assassination of the martyred leaders and their brothers in the southern suburbs of Lebanon," referring to Saleh Al-Arou…

Workers World Party (2024-02-29). PDF of February 29 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. China: Palestine has right to armed struggle The sacrifice of Aaron Bushnell Students walk out for Palestine Gaza: Hunger as a weapon Imperialist hypocrisy marks Assange persecution Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |

GABIK (2024-02-29). Cabinet approves hosting of New Development Bank meeting. sanews.gov.za Cabinet approves hosting of New Development Bank meeting | Cabinet has considered and approved the hosting of the annual meeting of the New Development Bank (NDB) to take place in South Africa in June 2024. | Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said it has been 10 years since Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) countries signed the Articles of the NDB at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, marking the establishment of the "first multilateral development institution by emerging and developing countries". | Briefing media on the outcomes of the Cabinet meeting on Thursday, Ntshavheni sa…

tvbrics (2024-02-29). Russian athletes win ice hockey matches at the Sino-Russian Winter Games. tvbrics.com The event also included competitions between ice hockey teams from China and Russia, as well as car races on ice…

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Japan urged cooperation in international monitoring for the disposal of nuclear-tainted water. ecns.cn China once again urged Japan to responsibly handle the disposal of its nuclear-contaminated waters and cooperate in establishing a comprehensive, effective and independently driven long-term international monitoring mechanism involving all relevant stakeholders.

K. J. Noh, Popular Resistance. (2024-02-29). US Readies 'Transnational Kill Chain' For Taiwan Proxy War. popularresistance.org In many traditions, when you paint or sculpt a Buddha, the eyes are the very last to be painted. It's only after the eyes have been completed that the sculpture is fully alive and empowered. | The US has just approved a $75 million weapons package to Taiwan province involving the sale of the Link 16 communications system. | The acquisition of Link 16 is analogous to "painting the eyes on the Buddha": a last touch, it makes Taiwan's military systems and weapons platforms live and far-seeing. It confers deadly powers, or more prosaically, in the words of the US military, it completes Taiwan as the final, lethal lin…

krish-rad_ind (2024-02-29). US READIES 'TRANSNATIONAL KILL CHAIN' FOR TAIWAN PROXY WAR. popularresistance.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). China envoy embarks on shuttle diplomacy. ecns.cn China will send its special envoy for Eurasian affairs on a second round of shuttle diplomacy this week to promote a political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, which has dragged on for two years.

Reuters (2024-02-29). China's BYD looking for Mexico EV plant location, Americas CEO Stella Li says. scmp.com The Shenzhen-based EV maker expects to choose a location for the plant, which is set to have a production capacity of 150,000 cars annually, by the year-end.

Robert Delaney (2024-02-29). Impending Hong Kong security law language stirs 'growing concern', former US consul general says. scmp.com Hanscom Smith cites government consultation paper signalling possible targeting of connections between entities operating in the city and those overseas.

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-29). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). State Ownership and the People's Republic. By: Chen Kojira. midwesternmarx.com The dawn of the twentieth century saw the rise of modern, planned national economies around the world. In many of these cases, planned economies often were coupled with state ownership of production. China, especially due to becoming a Marxist-Leninist state in 1949, is no exception to this trend. It is commonly misconceived by both leftists and rightists that the People's Republic of China has ceased to plan its economy; that the government has relinquished its obligations of maint …

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). More than 85,000 freight train trips connect China to Europe. ecns.cn The cumulative volume of the China-Europe Railway Express had exceeded 85,000 trips, cctv.com reported on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Insights丨Experts call for a fair reading of China's prospect. ecns.cn With China and the U.S. contribution to the world GDP coming out respectively, debate has been heated up again surrounding the trend of "a rising East and a declining West." In responding to related questions, experts share their confidence in China's development and call for a fair reading of China's hopeful prospects.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Ice begins melting on Boston Lake as spring comes. ecns.cn Ice on Bosten Lake, China's largest inland freshwater lake, begins melting as temperature rises in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Feb. 28, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Countryside playing catch-up with EVs. ecns.cn China's rural thoroughfares, once dominated by the droning of traditional internal combustion engines, are now far from cacophonous amid the ongoing quiet revolution of electric vehicles.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). China completes first deep-sea gas field cluster in S China Sea. ecns.cn Installation of the 2nd phase of Shenhai-1, China's self-developed deep-sea gas field has been completed, China Offshore Oil Engineering Co Ltd announced on Wednesday.

Zhou Xiaoming (2024-02-29). A stronger, more confident China has little to fear from Trump 2.0. scmp.com Donald Trump's intentions towards China are clear, Beijing has seen him off before and this time, the US has less economic leverage, ironically, thanks to its decoupling efforts. If anything, Trump 2.0 will alienate the world.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-29). China and the U.S. search for missing people in World War II. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 29 (Prensa Latina) China and the United States jointly conducted a field study in search of the remains of U.S. military personnel who disappeared here during World War II, an official source confirmed today.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Flamingos in Jiangsu ready for spring migration. ecns.cn Flamingos were first spotted at the Tiaozini Wetland in 2015. By the end of 2023, the number of migrated flamingos had been recorded for nine consecutive years, which rose from one to 14.

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). China's economy is still far out growing the U.S. — contrary to Western media "fake news. By: John Ross. midwesternmarx.com GDP data for China, the U.S., and the other G7 countries for the year 2023 has now been published. This makes possible an accurate assessment of China's, the U.S., and major economies performance—both in terms of China's domestic goals and international comparisons. There are two key reasons this is important.​First for China's domestic reasons: to achieve a balanced estimate of China's socialist economic situation and therefore the tasks it faces.Secon …

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). 'New productive forces 'top provinces' agendas. ecns.cn Several provincial-level regions across China have identified "new productive forces" and the development of the private sector as their top priorities during their first meetings after the Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Five global asset managers ink agreements with Shanghai regulators. ecns.cn A total of five global asset managers, including industry big names such as Schroders Capital and Aspect Capital, signed agreements with the Shanghai local regulators and industry associations on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). TDSL prepares 27 proposals to share at upcoming two sessions. ecns.cn The Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League said it plans to submit 27 party proposals, with a particular emphasis on proposals concerning cross-Strait relations, to the upcoming annual two sessions that will soon start next week.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). New translation of historical book further connects Taiwan, Chinese mainland. ecns.cn A contemporary Chinese version of the "General History of Taiwan", a history book written in classical Chinese more than 100 years ago, launched on Tuesday in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Patrols near Kinmen 'beyond reproach'. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday that its coast guard patrols in waters near the Kinmen islands, which are administered by Taiwan, were beyond reproach, dismissing complaints that the boarding of a Taiwan tourist boat had caused panic.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-02-29). Putin stresses relations with Latin America, ASEAN, and Africa. plenglish.com "We are working on strengthening relations with Latin American countries; we admire with respect the interest in learning the Russian language and culture," Putin stressed in his State of the Nation Address on Thursday. | The president noted that with ASEAN, Africa, and Arab countries, we observe a potential with plans and new points of contact in this partnership. | "We see great prospects in building a great Eurasian partnership, combining integration procedures inside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)," he noted. | The head of State pointed out that the Russia-Afric…

eng.belta.by (2024-02-29). Xie Xiaoyong: Youth plays an important role in strengthening Belarus-China relations. eng.belta.by Youth plays an important role in strengthening Belarusian-Chinese relations, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Republic of Belarus Xie Xiaoyong said at the concert celebrating the Lantern Festival at the BSU Lyceum.

midwesternmarx (2024-02-29). Another Lost Cold War Document: Zhou Enlai's March 8, 1952 Denunciation of U.S. Germ Warfare. By: Jeffrey S. Kaye. midwesternmarx.com Picture of the "Northeast China Group of the Commission for Investigating the Crime of Bacteriological Warfare Committed by the American Imperialists," taken at Shenyang, April 1, 1952. From 1952 pamphlet, "Exhibition on Bacteriological War Crimes Committed by the Government of the United States," pg. 13, published by The Chinese People's Committee for World Peace (author's private collection) IntroductionThis is an updated version of the original post. The update is necessary, …

Laith Fadel (2024-02-29). New York City struggles with influx of asylum seekers. america.cgtn.com In the past year, tens of thousands of asylum seekers have arrived in New York City, mainly from South and Central America, along with a significant number from Africa. Officials acknowledge the strain on city resources, particularly concerning the limited access to basic services for African asylum seekers. CGTN's William Denselow reports from New York.

Ji Siqi (2024-02-29). Chinese premier meets with US business group in Beijing as part of charm offensive. scmp.com Li Qiang tells delegation led by US Chamber of Commerce head that Washington's 'small yard, high fence' approach to trade with China is not in either side's interest.

Reuters (2024-02-29). Canada fired scientists Xiangguo Qiu and Keding Cheng for sharing information with China, report says. scmp.com Xiangguo Qiu and her husband, Keding Cheng, were escorted out of the National Microbiology Lab in Winnipeg before being sacked.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). 12 monks receive Buddhism's highest degree in Xizang. ecns.cn Twelve monks obtained the degree of Geshe Lharampa following a sutra debate on Wednesday. Geshe Lharampa is the highest degree in the exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Xi holds talks with Sierra Leonean president. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Shenzhen aims higher with milestone in intercity air taxi flight. ecns.cn A cutting-edge "air taxi" service, once operational, is expected to gain traction, as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft developer AutoFlight conducted the world's first intercity demonstration flight in South China's Guangdong province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Cheaper generic versions of diabetes drug prove effective. ecns.cn Generic and more affordable versions of the diabetes drug metformin that have been included in China's bulk buy program are as effective as their brand-name counterparts.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Officials recommend latest popular film and TV dramas in mainland to Taiwan audiences. ecns.cn New mainland film and TV productions such as movies YOLO and Pegasus 2 are among the latest works to be recommended to people in Taiwan by Chinese officials, who say the charm of Chinese culture can be shared on both sides of the Taiwan Straits through watching these productions.

Ana Perdigón (2024-02-29). Biden Signs Executive Order Targeting Venezuela & Cuba (+Personal Data). orinocotribune.com US President Biden signed a new executive order targeting Cuba and Venezuela this Wednesday. The US administration claims that this order aims to protect data of US citizens. | According to the EFE news agency, Biden signed the executive order to protect personal data of officials or members of the Army from countries that the White House considers "worrisome." | US sources told the Spanish news agency that the executive order will target countries such as China, Russia, North Korea, Iran, Cuba, and Venezuela. | American citizens deserve peace of mind that their sensitive data — ranging from health and fina…

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). PV capacity set for rapid expansion, industry body says. ecns.cn China's photovoltaic industry is poised to grow further this year, with domestic installed capacity and power generation expected to maintain rapid expansion, the China Photovoltaic Industry Association said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Astronauts selected for Shenzhou-18, 19 missions. ecns.cn Crew members for China's upcoming manned space missions, Shenzhou-18 and Shenzhou-19, have been selected and they are currently engaged in training programs, according to China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) on Thursday.

Global Research News (2024-02-29). Selected Articles: "Cognitive Warfare": Stop the World Competition for "Control of Human Brains" globalresearch.ca By The USA, Russia and China own systems, which are, among others, capable of producing strong electric currents in the ionosphere by transmitting …

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Nation opens first simulated environment for space research. ecns.cn China's first Space Environment Simulation and Research Infrastructure facility passed national-level acceptance review and officially began operations on Tuesday in Harbin, Heilongjiang province.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-29). Violence on highways threatens Mexico's trucking industry. america.cgtn.com Violence on Mexico's highways is escalating, prompting concerns from the country's truckers who are advocating for increased protection. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock shows how trucking unions are appealing to the government for assistance.

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-29). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org

Asieh Namdar (2024-02-29). The Heat: Mobile World Congress. america.cgtn.com Mobile World Congress is underway in Barcelona, Spain showcasing innovative products. What's on display at the world's biggest tech event? | Joining the discussion: |

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Palmprint recognition payment in Shanghai draws debate. ecns.cn At a gate machine at a subway station in Shanghai, a passenger can be identified with five fingers open and the palm centered 5 to 10 centimeters of the reading area.

ecns.cn (2024-02-29). Shanghai rising magnet for foreign investment. ecns.cn The new deals cover key sectors including biomedicine, electronic information, automotives, digital economy and green low-carbon, and 26 projects are valued at more than $50 million each.

Oakland Asian Cultural Center (2024-02-29). Sunday 3/24: "Sons Of Chinatown: A Memoir Rooted In China And America" Book Release Reading. indybay.org Oakland Asian Cultural Center…

Friends of Socialist China. (2024-02-27). China Affirms Palestinian People's Right To Wage Armed Struggle. popularresistance.org The government of China has made an extremely important statement affirming the right of the Palestinian people to engage in armed struggle for liberation. | Speaking on February 22, on the second day of the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s hearings on 'The Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jersusalem', held at the Hague, Holland, Ma Xinmin, Legal Adviser to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, referring to the results of the 'Six Day War' in June 1967, that 57 years have passed since Israel began its occupation a…

tvbrics (2024-02-27). China intends to carry out about 100 space launches. tvbrics.com In 2023, their number was 67…

infobrics (2024-02-27). By making war threats against China, Ukraine proves to be US vassal state. infobrics.org Kiev is not in a position to be involved in new conflicts, but its subservience to the US obliges it to be "ready" for war with world powers such as China.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-02-27). Lavrov, China's deputy FM discuss Ukrainian crisis. plenglish.com Moscow, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and Chinese Deputy Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, who is on a working visit to Moscow, discussed the Ukrainian crisis, the Russian Foreign Ministry informed on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). China's homegrown C919, ARJ21 commence Southeast Asian demo flights. ecns.cn A ceremony for demonstration flights of China's domestically produced regional jet ARJ21 and large passenger aircraft C919 in Southeast Asia was launched at Van Don International Airport in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) announced on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). World's longest undersea high-speed railway tunnel to begin construction soon. ecns.cn With a length of 135 meters and an excavation diameter of 14.57 meters, the massive tunnel boring machine named "Yongzhou", designed for the groundbreaking Jintang undersea tunnel project, rolled off the production line Monday in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). What makes Zhangjiakou a chosen city. ecns.cn As co-host city of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Zhangjiakou has drawn global attention, with a variety of winter sports athletes delivering outstanding performances in the local competition zone.

Sean Callebs (2024-02-27). The Heat: Global Economy. america.cgtn.com The International Monetary Fund upgraded its outlook for global economy for 2024, pointing to the better-than-expected performance of China and the United States last year. Meanwhile, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany are dealing with recession. | Joining the discussion: | Klaus Larres is a fellow at the…

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Trend of 'rise of the East and decline of the West' inevitable: economist. ecns.cn The trend of China's economic growth remains unchanged, and the so-called China decline theory will not resist the trend of "the rise of the East and the decline of the West", an economist said in an article on Sunday.

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-27). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Zhangjiajie looks forward to rebound in South Korean tourist numbers. ecns.cn Tourism industry insiders in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, are optimistic about a rebound in the number of tourists from South Korea this year as they look to recover from the market impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-02-27). Fierce Gaza Clashes Leave Israeli Soldiers Dead or InjuredAl-Qassam Brigades announced late Tuesday observing Israeli helicopters evacuating the soldiers dead or injured in the fierce clashes which erupted in Al-Zeitoun neighborhood, Gaza City.
  Al-Qassam fighters had bombarded the advancing troops in Al-Zeitoun neighborhood with mortar shells, destroying a Merkava tank and a D9 bulldozer in the same area.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-27). Mexican deputies to expand parliamentary meetings with China. plenglish.com Mexico City, Feb 27 (Prensa Latina) Marcela Guerra proposed to her peers in China to resume the parliamentary dialogue between Mexico and China and institutionalize bilateral meetings, the communications department informed today.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). China records 17,000th bone marrow donor. ecns.cn An e-commerce worker and longtime blood donor in Zhejiang province became the country's 17,000th bone marrow stem cell donor on Monday morning.

John Ross (2024-02-27). China's economy is still far out growing the U.S. — contrary to Western media "fake news" mronline.org The factual situation is that China's economy, as it heads into 2024, has far outgrown all other major comparable economies.

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-27). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Long March 12 to debut this year. ecns.cn China has developed a new type of carrier rocket that is expected to make its debut flight this year, according to a designer.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). China's state broadcaster CCTV puts on air AI-generated animation program. ecns.cn China's first artificial intelligence-generated animation Qianqiu Shisong was put on air via CCTV-1, part of China Media Group (CMG) on Monday, which illustrated scenes and figures described in China's ancient poems and verses done by generative AI.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Golden farmland scene with blooming cole flowers in Yunnan. ecns.cn Golden farmland scene with blooming cole flowers in Luoping County of Qujing City, southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Khushboo Razdan (2024-02-27). Renewal of US-China science pact likely to be delayed again as sticking points remain. scmp.com The US-China Science and Technology Agreement faces a Tuesday deadline for continuance, but Washington's concerns about access to data and the safety of US scientists in China require renegotiation.

Reuters (2024-02-27). US commerce chief visiting China to meet officials and business leaders. scmp.com US Chamber of Commerce CEO Suzanne Clark is leading a US delegation to Beijing where they will meet senior Chinese government officials and local business leaders, group said.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). 4,000 precious artifacts displayed in new Yin Ruins museum. ecns.cn A new museum building for the Yin Ruins, a world heritage site known as "the hometown of oracle bone inscriptions," officially opened in Anyang city, Central China's Henan Province on Monday.

Ji Siqi (2024-02-27). Chinese commerce minister meets with US trade representative at WTO conference in Abu Dhabi. scmp.com Wang Wentao speaks with Katherine Tai on the sidelines and delivers Beijing's 'solemn concerns' about Taiwan and tariffs, according to a Commerce Ministry statement.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Logistics giants enlarge footprint in Chengdu. ecns.cn Global logistics companies are expanding their presence in Chengdu, as the capital of Southwest China's Sichuan province actively integrates itself into global industrial and supply chains.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Nation to expand carbon market soon. ecns.cn China will strive to expand its carbon trading market as soon as possible, as both trade volume and prices in the program are increasing, Zhao Yingmin, vice-minister of ecology and environment, said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). In Numbers: Ten years on China's Jing-Jin-Ji region deepens coordination with notable outcomes. ecns.cn

Khushboo Razdan (2024-02-27). US, semiconductor firms in 'tough' talks over funding American chip manufacturing: commerce secretary. scmp.com Negotiations will result in each company 'doing more for economic and national security at a lower cost to the taxpayer', says Gina Raimondo.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Inaugural 'Brilliant China Tour' takes flight. ecns.cn As the first "Brilliant China Tour" passengers prepared to board their Air China flight, they received a warm welcome from the airline — along with some cuddly panda dolls.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). China's first C919 arrives in Shanghai after overseas debut. ecns.cn World's first C919 passenger jetliner returned to Shanghai after a 5-hour direct flight from Singapore on Monday, marking a successful overseas debut.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Press center opens for China's annual two sessions. ecns.cn The press center for China's upcoming annual legislative and political consultative sessions opened Tuesday in Beijing. More than 3,000 journalists registered to cover the two sessions, including more than 1,000 from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and abroad.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Visa-free policy attracts visitors to Hainan. ecns.cn China's recent extension of visa-free entry to Hainan province to visitors from 59 countries has proved a hit, attracting a significant influx of tourists to the tropical island.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Chinese airlines to increase weekly round-trip flights to U.S. to 50 from current 35, starting March 31. ecns.cn Chinese passenger airlines will be able to increase their weekly round-trip flights to the U.S. from the current 35 to 50, starting from March 31, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) said on Monday after frequent China-U.S. interactions.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Rime-covered mountains look picturesque. ecns.cn A sea of clouds float on rime-covered mountain peaks at the Guifeng scenic area in Macheng, central China's Hubei Province, Feb. 25, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). China successfully clones world's first Tibetan goats. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have successfully cloned two Tibetan goats with body cells for the first time in northwest China's Qinghai Province, marking a significant breakthrough in Tibetan goat conservation and breeding.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). Economist: China can ride out realty pressure. ecns.cn China is capable of effecting more measures to boost market confidence in property developers' liquidity and credit, thereby reversing the downward pressure on the Chinese economy from real estate and further vitalizing the economy.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). New Yinxu museum greets visitors in C China. ecns.cn A new building of the Yinxu Museum opened to the public on Monday. About 3,000 among the 4,000 pieces of cultural relics are on display for the first time, including bronzes, pottery, jade ware, and oracle bones.

ecns.cn (2024-02-27). 15 universities to set up campuses in Xiong'an. ecns.cn As part of the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, 15 universities in Beijing will establish new campuses in Xiong'an New Area, marking a new milestone in its development.

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-02-27). Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Serbia this year, says its leader Alexander Vucic. scmp.com Balkan nation, a close ally of Beijing in recent years, is the first confirmed stop on the Chinese president's first post-pandemic trip to Europe.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-02-26). Dismantling Western Hypocrisy on Xinjiang and Gaza. orinocotribune.com By Arjae Red — Jan 16, 2024 | Arjae Red, a union activist and Workers World Party leader, traveled in May 2023 to The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China's far northwest as part of a WWP delegation along with Workers World contributing editor Sara Flounders, organized by the China — U.S. Solidarity Network | The movement in the U.S. supporting Palestinian national liberation has drawn truly massive numbers of people in action. On Jan. 13, for example, a reported 400,000 people marched on the White House, marking the largest pro-Palestine demonstration in U.S. history. | To counter this gr…

infobrics (2024-02-26). Enhancing Global Economic Progress with the Brics Alliance. infobrics.org Larionova and Shelepov's research, titled "Brics, G20, and global economic governance reform" and published in the International Political Science Review (2021), highlights the influential role of the Brics association, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, in reforming global economic governance…

tvbrics (2024-02-26). China's spacecraft to fly to the moon to be named Mengzhou. tvbrics.com The name was chosen from options suggested by the public…

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). (W.E. Talk) Taoist Ecological Thought and the West's Concept of Permaculture. ecns.cn Patrick Nijs is a former Belgian ambassador to China, and lifetime honorary ambassador and co-founder of the EU-China Joint Innovation Center in Brussels. He has been a witness to China's reform and opening up since 1997, when he first came to China. A staunch environmentalist, he chose to stay in China and work in the environment sector after his term as the Belgian ambassador ended in 2013. | In 2013, Patrick Nijs bid farewell to his diplomatic career and returned to his wife Deng Minyan's hometown, a place called Dongchuan in the city of Kunming in southwestern China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Chinese lunar lander and new crew spaceship names revealed. ecns.cn China unveiled on Saturday the names of its manned lunar lander and new crew spaceship.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Coast guard boosts patrols near Kinmen after deadly boat collision. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland's coast guard deployed a fleet of vessels for patrols near Kinmen island on Sunday, following a deadly collision between a mainland fishing boat and a patrol vessel from Taiwan earlier this month.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Ministry refutes U.S.' false accusations against China's trade policies. ecns.cn China strongly opposes the United States' accusations regarding its trade policies and economic practices and called on the country to abide by the rules of the World Trade Organization and its own commitments, said the Ministry of Commerce on Monday.

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-26). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). NEVs charge up race in country's auto market. ecns.cn Competition in China's vehicle market this year will remain as fierce as in 2023, if not fiercer, with some major carmakers having started a new wave of price cuts right after the Spring Festival holiday, said analysts.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Thousands gather in S China's Guangxi to enjoy Lusheng competition. ecns.cn A grand gathering was held in Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). China's top anti-graft watchdog releases work report for 2023. ecns.cn 87 Chinese mid-level officials, including three minister-level "tigers," were placed under inspection in 2023, as China pledges to continuously deepen the fight against corruption in the long run.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). U.S. ports remain confident in China-made cranes despite security concerns. ecns.cn The two cranes are the first of six that are all expected to be operational by the first quarter of 2025."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe decisions echo the American Association of Port Authorities' (AAPA) position.

english.almayadeen.net (2024-02-26). Malnutrition, hunger kills 7 infants in Gaza due to Israeli war, siege>Seven Palestinian infants died from malnutrition and starvation in 24 hours in the Gaza Strip, according to the Information Office in Gaza, as reported by Anadolu.
  In a statement released on Saturday, the office warned of an impending catastrophe unless the Israeli genocide halts and the blockade on Gaza is lifted.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). China slams false claim over 'ecological destruction' in South China Sea. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Saturday called relevant parties to respect the facts and not be misled by untruthful media tactics over "ecological destruction" in South China Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Legislation advances whole-process people's democracy. ecns.cn Thanks to the enactment and modification of several laws last year, China's system of people's congresses has been further improved, contributing to ensuring that the people are the masters of the country, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Plan sets 'red line' for key river basin. ecns.cn The first national-level territorial space plan tailored to a specific river basin was recently approved by the State Council, China's Cabinet, a senior environmental and territorial planning official said on Thursday.

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-26). Part 4] Questions and answers on China : Could China lend differently? cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). PLA poster contains coast guard elements, hints at firm resolve after boat incident. ecns.cn the Eastern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Friday released a poster titled "Return Home" calling on Taiwan compatriots to return to the motherland, which also includes elements of the coast guard forces for the first time.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Zhangjiajie's 'Avatar' mountains transformed to wonderland. ecns.cn Snow covers mountain peaks, transforming the fantastical "Avatar" world into a wonderland in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 25, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Hainan welcomes new tourism activities — sightseeing buses. ecns.cn The launch of the sightseeing bus around the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway on Wednesday morning marked a new addition to the tourism offerings in the island province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Ice sculptures, lanterns add color to 14th National Winter Games. ecns.cn China's 14th National Winter Games kicked off Feb. 17, marking the largest national event in China after the Beijing Winter Olympics.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). (W.E. Talk) Telling the Stories of China's Journey from Poverty to Prosperity Through the Lives of Ordinary People. ecns.cn Malcolm Clarke says, "China is not good at self-defense," which is why it has not been able to shoot down the false accusations coming regularly from the Western world. However, it has pulled 1.4 billion people out of absolute poverty when Western countries have never achieved such large-scale poverty reduction.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). China willing to work to move forward multiple initiatives and achieve results with WTO. ecns.cn China is willing to work with all parties to achieve more pragmatic results at the 13th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization held in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, said the country's top commerce official on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). China's men's table tennis team claims 11th consecutive title at ITTF World Championships. ecns.cn China beat France to claim its 11th consecutive men's title at the ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals in Busan on Sunday.

eng.belta.by (2024-02-26). MFA: China respects choice of Belarusian people. eng.belta.by "Being an all-weather strategic partner of Belarus, China respects the choice of the Belarusian people," Mao Ning noted. "We are ready to further expand cooperation with Belarus across the board and facilitate the continuous development of relations between the two countries."

ecns.cn (2024-02-26). Xi encourages more U.S. youths to visit China. ecns.cn Sienna Stoneking, a freshman at Muscatine High School in the U.S. state of Iowa, could not conceal her excitement when recalling her first trip to China, which she made last month with the encouragement of President Xi Jinping.

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Joe Piette (2024-02-25). No slam dunk for 76ers arena. workers.org Philadelphia When the billionaires who own the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team made their announcement on July 21, 2022, that they intend to build a new arena — 76 Place — on the edge of the city's Chinatown community, they didn't expect the opposition pushback to last this long. Now, 18 . . . |

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). New UK sanctions targeting Chinese companies over Ukraine crisis are unilateralismÔºöembassy. ecns.cn New UK sanctions targeting Chinese companies over Ukraine crisis are unilateralism that has no basis in international law, and China is firmly opposed to it.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Rescue work underway after ship-bridge accident in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Five people were killed in the accident and the bridge on Thursday morning in Guangzhou.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Philippines urged to respect China's sovereignty. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard urged the Philippines on Friday to stop infringing on China's sovereignty, saying it will continue to carry out necessary measures in waters under China's jurisdiction.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei reap fruits of deeper cooperation. ecns.cn The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei integrated development region has deepened cooperation in many fields including transportation, ecology and industry over the past 10 years.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Xi stresses promoting equipment renewal, trade-in of consumer goods, lowering logistics costs. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chairman of the Central Military Commission and director of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs (CCFEA), presided over the fourth meeting of the CCFEA on the afternoon of Feb. 23.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). 'Wearing garden on the head' in Fujian attracts visitors. ecns.cn The floral headdress,a traditional symbol of Xunpu women, is called Zanhuawei in Quanzhou, a port city known as one of the starting points of the ancient maritime silk road.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Cradle of civilization: Light show on Xi'an city wall. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Xi replies to letter from Iowa's Muscatine High School students. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday, also the Chinese Lantern Festival of the Year of the Dragon, replied to a letter from students of the U.S. Iowa state's Muscatine High School who visited China in late January and sent them New Year cards in return.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Madrid Zoo hosts farewell party for giant panda family. ecns.cn Panda couple Bing Xing and Hua Zui Ba, accompanied by their three Madrid-born cubs Chulina, You You and Jiu Jiu, will fly back to Chengdu, Sichuan Province on Feb 29. A younger panda couple will move to the zoo in the coming months.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Bustling Lantern Festival witnesses China's economic vitality and creativity. ecns.cn For Chinese people, eating yuanxiao or tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), enjoying lantern displays, and making nocturnal visits are traditional activities during the festival.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Xinjiang set to boost air trip business. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is speeding up the development of its air travel market by building more civil airports and raising connectivity, fueled by increased travel demand to and from the region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Molly Show: Keeping up with the carbohydrates superstar — shaobing. ecns.cn Have you ever tried shaobing, one of the Chinese-style breads? Had you ever imagined that it would become popular outside China and loved by foodies around the world? "ÄÄRecently, CNN released the "50 of the world's best breads" and Chinese shaobing was on the list. Today,Molly will show you how come the Chinese carbohydrates food has become a superstar.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Starbucks releases pork-flavored latte in China for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Starbucks released a pork-flavored latte in China to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. On Thursday, staff member at Starbucks in Shanghai showed making process of the pork-flavored latte. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-25). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Speedier Customs clearances to propel consumption, trade. ecns.cn With China creating more favorable conditions to boost both domestic consumption and foreign trade, the country's Customs authorities have implemented a number of innovative measures to expedite Customs clearances for foreign goods.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo 2024 attracts diverse tourism products and folk culture. ecns.cn Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo 2024 is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and it will end on Sunday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Philippines, China cooperate to crack down on illegal offshore gambling. ecns.cn China cooperated with the Philippines to deal with illegal offshore gambling, repatriating more than 40 Chinese nationals following a similar operation in December 2023, according to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Folk artist in N China's Hebei carves Chinese dragon on eggshells. ecns.cn The series contains 10 sets of egg carvings. Among them, "Year of the Loong (Dragon) 2024" adopted the intaglio carving technique, using four eggshells to combine the image of the traditional Chinese dragon with the number 2024."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). In Numbers: China's Xizang receives over 2 million tourists during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Mountain fires put out in S China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Mountain fires were put out on Thursday afternoon after three days and two nights of all-out rescue in Hechi City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). U.S. man's videos foster understanding. ecns.cn Donning a worn-out military coat and peddling a dilapidated bicycle, Ryan Norman seeks to recapture the quintessential elements of traditional rural lifestyles in North China through videos documenting his experiences.

ecns.cn (2024-02-25). Spectacular scenery of terraced fields at twilight in Yunnan. ecns.cn Spectacular aerial view of terraced fields at twilight in Yuanyang County of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 19, 2024.

teleSUR, JGN (2024-02-25). Mueren 15 personas por incendio en edificio residencial en China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indicaron que el siniestro causó además 44 personas heridas, que ameritaron ser trasladadas a hospitales cercanos.

Jim Spellman (2024-02-24). U.S. targets Russia with sanctions over Navalny's death and the conflict in Ukraine. america.cgtn.com The U.S. has announced new sanctions against Russia in response to the death of imprisoned opposition activist Alexei Navalny and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This is the largest package of U.S. sanctions since the conflict in Ukraine began two years ago.

tvbrics (2024-02-24). China develops the first-ever trackless train. tvbrics.com It recognises special markings using sensors and is controlled by a central control system…

WSWS (2024-02-24). 2 years of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine. wsws.org The imperialist governments have not a shred of concern for "democracy" in Ukraine. In reality, they intend to bring Ukraine into their sphere of influence as part of their drive to carve up the Russian Federation, seize its natural resources, and thereby prepare for military conflict with China.

WSWS (2024-02-24). Two years of the US-NATO war against Russia in Ukraine. wsws.org The imperialist governments have not a shred of concern for "democracy" in Ukraine. In reality, they intend to bring Ukraine into their sphere of influence as part of their drive to carve up the Russian Federation, seize its natural resources, and thereby prepare for military conflict with China.

Sara Flounders (2024-02-24). Oppose the new Cold War on China by opposing every U.S. war. workers.org Based on a talk by Sara Flounders to a webinar held on Feb. 18, 2024, Peace Delegates Report Back from China, organized by Friends of Socialist China and the International Manifesto Group. To see the webinar, go to tinyurl.com/2rv6njbj. With U.S. wars coming thick and fast, the best way to . . . |

Florence CGTN (2024-02-24). UN marks two years of Russia-Ukraine conflict. america.cgtn.com The United Nations Secretary General says it's "high time for peace" in Ukraine. | Speaking at the UN on Friday, Antonio Guterres joined several foreign ministers for the two-year anniversary of the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. | At least 10,500 civilians have died in Ukraine during the course of the fighting, and many more have been injured.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). New UK sanctions targeting Chinese companies over Ukraine crisis are unilateralismÔºöembassy. ecns.cn New UK sanctions targeting Chinese companies over Ukraine crisis are unilateralism that has no basis in international law, and China is firmly opposed to it.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Cradle of civilization: Light show on Xi'an city wall. ecns.cn

Sean Callebs (2024-02-24). The Heat: U.S. Presidential Election. america.cgtn.com In the race for the White House, the Republican Party is set to hold another primary on Saturday in South Carolina. The question is not so much whether Donald Trump will win, but will Nikki Haley stay in the contest. | Joining the discussion: | Bill Crane is a political analyst a…

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Philippines, China cooperate to crack down on illegal offshore gambling. ecns.cn China cooperated with the Philippines to deal with illegal offshore gambling, repatriating more than 40 Chinese nationals following a similar operation in December 2023, according to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Bustling Lantern Festival witnesses China's economic vitality and creativity. ecns.cn For Chinese people, eating yuanxiao or tangyuan (glutinous rice balls), enjoying lantern displays, and making nocturnal visits are traditional activities during the festival.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Mountain fires put out in S China's Guangxi. ecns.cn Mountain fires were put out on Thursday afternoon after three days and two nights of all-out rescue in Hechi City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Ralph Jennings,Kandy Wong (2024-02-24). China's 1 trillion yuan EV, solar and battery exports face overcapacity concerns as US, EU anxieties grow. scmp.com Beijing has already recognised overcapacity as a major challenge for 2024, as US and European Union anti-dumping probes and tariffs disrupt trade.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Molly Show: Keeping up with the carbohydrates superstar — shaobing. ecns.cn Have you ever tried shaobing, one of the Chinese-style breads? Had you ever imagined that it would become popular outside China and loved by foodies around the world? "ÄÄRecently, CNN released the "50 of the world's best breads" and Chinese shaobing was on the list. Today,Molly will show you how come the Chinese carbohydrates food has become a superstar.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Philippines urged to respect China's sovereignty. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard urged the Philippines on Friday to stop infringing on China's sovereignty, saying it will continue to carry out necessary measures in waters under China's jurisdiction.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Madrid Zoo hosts farewell party for giant panda family. ecns.cn Panda couple Bing Xing and Hua Zui Ba, accompanied by their three Madrid-born cubs Chulina, You You and Jiu Jiu, will fly back to Chengdu, Sichuan Province on Feb 29. A younger panda couple will move to the zoo in the coming months.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Rescue work underway after ship-bridge accident in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Five people were killed in the accident and the bridge on Thursday morning in Guangzhou.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). U.S. man's videos foster understanding. ecns.cn Donning a worn-out military coat and peddling a dilapidated bicycle, Ryan Norman seeks to recapture the quintessential elements of traditional rural lifestyles in North China through videos documenting his experiences.

Wang Wen (2024-02-24). In a world engulfed by war, China is holding out for peace. scmp.com The many conflicts around the world could be seen as a new, albeit fragmented, world war in a period marked by political instability, increased military spending and a decline in trust in traditional conflict resolution mechanisms. China does not want to be the global cop, but is committed to peace.

Nitza Soledad Perez (2024-02-24). Rape as a weapon of war in Haiti. america.cgtn.com In Haiti, the UN says rape is being used as a weapon of war, with gangs engaging in collective sexual assaults to consolidate power and control. Officials say rape with impunity is increasing at an alarming rate. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez brings us the story of Rose, a Haitian survivor of such violence.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Starbucks releases pork-flavored latte in China for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Starbucks released a pork-flavored latte in China to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. On Thursday, staff member at Starbucks in Shanghai showed making process of the pork-flavored latte. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). In Numbers: China's Xizang receives over 2 million tourists during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-24). Part 3] Questions/Answers on China : Is China doing what the World Bank, IMF and US are doing? cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Speedier Customs clearances to propel consumption, trade. ecns.cn With China creating more favorable conditions to boost both domestic consumption and foreign trade, the country's Customs authorities have implemented a number of innovative measures to expedite Customs clearances for foreign goods.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Spectacular scenery of terraced fields at twilight in Yunnan. ecns.cn Spectacular aerial view of terraced fields at twilight in Yuanyang County of Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Feb. 19, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Robots rolled out to charge EVs during travel rush. ecns.cn State Grid Corp of China — the world's largest utility company — has adopted an innovative approach to mobile charging solutions by using autonomous electric vehicle charging robots during the Spring Festival holiday this year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Pacts signed for panda conservation. ecns.cn The China Wildlife Conservation Association recently signed agreements on a new round of international cooperation for giant panda conservation with the Madrid Zoo in Spain and the San Diego Zoo in the United States.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). 'Wearing garden on the head' in Fujian attracts visitors. ecns.cn The floral headdress,a traditional symbol of Xunpu women, is called Zanhuawei in Quanzhou, a port city known as one of the starting points of the ancient maritime silk road.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Xi stresses promoting equipment renewal, trade-in of consumer goods, lowering logistics costs. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, chairman of the Central Military Commission and director of the Central Commission for Financial and Economic Affairs (CCFEA), presided over the fourth meeting of the CCFEA on the afternoon of Feb. 23.

Florence CGTN (2024-02-24). Chinese EV maker Lotus Technology debuts on Nasdaq. america.cgtn.com Luxury electric vehicle maker Lotus Technology marked a milestone on Friday, Feb. 23, listing on the tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange in New York. | Trading through a special-purpose acquisition company called L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp, Lotus Tech made its debut in U.S. markets. The new company valued at more than $5 billion says it will work to achieve dominance in the EV sector.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei reap fruits of deeper cooperation. ecns.cn The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei integrated development region has deepened cooperation in many fields including transportation, ecology and industry over the past 10 years.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Xinjiang set to boost air trip business. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is speeding up the development of its air travel market by building more civil airports and raising connectivity, fueled by increased travel demand to and from the region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Xi replies to letter from Iowa's Muscatine High School students. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday, also the Chinese Lantern Festival of the Year of the Dragon, replied to a letter from students of the U.S. Iowa state's Muscatine High School who visited China in late January and sent them New Year cards in return.

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Folk artist in N China's Hebei carves Chinese dragon on eggshells. ecns.cn The series contains 10 sets of egg carvings. Among them, "Year of the Loong (Dragon) 2024" adopted the intaglio carving technique, using four eggshells to combine the image of the traditional Chinese dragon with the number 2024."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-24). Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo 2024 attracts diverse tourism products and folk culture. ecns.cn Hong Kong Holiday & Travel Expo 2024 is being held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and it will end on Sunday."ÄÄ…

teleSUR, JGN (2024-02-24). Mueren 15 personas por incendio en edificio residencial en China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades indicaron que el siniestro causó además 44 personas heridas, que ameritaron ser trasladadas a hospitales cercanos.

teleSUR . rzr (2024-02-24). Perú y China perfilan aumentar sus relaciones bilaterales. telesurtv.net Representantes de ambas naciones también dialogaron sobre las "acciones conjuntas que se impulsarán" con vistas a la próxima cumbre del Foro de Cooperación Económica Asia-Pacífico.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-02-24). Bolivia y China acuerdan realizar operaciones directas en yuanes. telesurtv.net A partir de ahora estos movimientos financieros se llevarán a cabo sin intermediarios y sin monedas intermediarias.

albawaba (2024-02-18). ICJ to hold hearings on the consequences of Israeli occupation. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Starting on Monday, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) will start hearing sessions on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories since 1967, with a record 52 countries likely to provide evidence.United States, Russia, and China along with several other countries will be addressing judges in a week-long session at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.Despite the ICJ resolutions not being legally binding, the opinions coming out at the end of the case brought forward by South Africa will have its toll on Israel as international pressure mounts up over the brutal…

People's Dispatch. (2024-02-18). Constituents Mount Pressure Against US Senator Chuck Schumer. popularresistance.org On February 15, Pro-Palestine activists staged a day-long picket outside of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's office in midtown Manhattan. Schumer is one of the chief supporters of Israel in the US government, which itself is the single largest funder of the Zionist state. Schumer has been spearheading the effort in the Senate to pass massive military aid to Israel, and was recently behind a successful effort to pass a USD 95 billion foreign aid bill for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. This bill included USD 14 billion for the state of Israel. The bill is now set to be voted on by the House of Representatives.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Taiwan Strait fatalities lead to call for answers. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Saturday urged Taiwan authorities to properly handle an incident that led to the deaths of two mainland fishermen, saying that the Chinese mainland reserves the right to take further measures.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). People across China enjoy Spring Festival. ecns.cn Various celebrations have been held across China to embrace the Spring Festival. Feb. 17 marks the last day of the Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). 14th National Winter Games officially opens. ecns.cn On Saturday night, the opening ceremony of the 14th National Winter Games was held in Hulunbuir, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, marking the largest national event in China after the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-18). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-18). Part 2] Questions/Answers on China as a Major Creditor Power. cadtm.org China has been demonized by several commentators: it is said to be the main creditor of many countries of the South and to get the most of them through ruthless exploitation, whereas the World Bank, the IMF, and the Paris Club, which comprise traditional creditor powers, are supposed to do their best to help those countries burdened by too much debt. China uses propaganda of its own. It parades as an ally of countries of the South, regularly announces debt cancellation and debt relief, and (…) | – | / |

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Hong Kong greets 1.3 mln visits during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn Hong Kong received 1.3 million visits during the Chinese New Year holidays from Saturday to Friday (Feb. 10 to 16), with 1.14 million visits from the mainland, reaching the level in the same period in 2019.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Shanghai sees growth of consumption during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn Shanghai saw strong growth of consumption with people visiting from outside the city during the eight-day Spring Festival holiday, a proof of the economic vitality of the special location, according to official sources.

Peggy Sito (2024-02-18). Saudi Arabian conglomerate Ajlan eyes 'mega deals' with Chinese companies in tech, new energy, petrochemical sectors. scmp.com The private conglomerate headquartered in Riyadh aims to make strategic investments by acquiring equity stakes, providing financial expertise, and offering legal advice to leading players in these industries.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Chinese C919 jetliner arrives in Singapore to attend airshow. ecns.cn Chinese passenger jet C919 arrived at Changi Airport Saturday after a non-stop flight of nearly six hours to attend the Singapore Airshow 2024, according to China Eastern Airlines Singapore Branch."ÄÄ…

Mason Walker (2024-02-18). China's Chang'e-6 Lunar Mission: Unveiling the Secrets of the Far Side of the Moon. medriva.com China is set to take another giant leap in space exploration with the upcoming Chang'e-6 mission, aiming at collecting and returning lunar samples from the far side of the moon. The mission, which is expected to launch in May, is a significant milestone in China's lunar exploration program. The preparatory work for the mission is…

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). FM urges U.S. actions to honor pledges. ecns.cn Beijing urges Washington to perceive China's development objectively and rationally, adopt a positive and pragmatic policy towards China, and honor President Joe Biden's commitments via concrete actions.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China witnesses increasing passenger trips as Spring Festival holiday comes to end. ecns.cn China witnessed some 2.31 billion passenger trips during Feb. 10 to 17 — this year's Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's first narrow body aircraft to make debut in Singapore. ecns.cn China's first self-developed narrow-body aircraft C919 arrived at Singapore's Changi Airport on Saturday, ready to make its debut in an international air show, according to the jet's first global customer China Eastern Airlines.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Chinese tourists' footprints cover 1,700 cities worldwide during Spring Festival holiday: data. ecns.cn Data released by China's online travel platform Qunar on Saturday revealed that during the 2024 Spring Festival holiday, Chinese tourists visited 115 countries globally, covering 1,754 cities worldwide.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Record figures point to robust holiday travel. ecns.cn A growing number of indicators highlighted a bustling holiday travel and consumption peak in China, continuing a tourism boom since the beginning of 2024 that has lifted expectations for China's economic recovery.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Home-grown C919 jetliner to debut at Singapore Airshow. ecns.cn The first C919 will join four other homegrown aircrafts manufactured by Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) to attend the Singapore Airshow that runs through February 20 until February 25, marking their first appearance overseas.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). A travel around Nanjing's Qinhuai River to experience Lunar New Year vigor in dazzling lights >. ecns.cn On the third day of the first month in the lunar calendar in the Year of the Dragon, don't miss an encounter with the annual Qinhuai Lantern Festival held in Nanjing, E China's Jiangsu Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Wang urges UK to take ties back on track. ecns.cn Beijing and London should make joint efforts to properly handle differences and contradictions and push China-UK relations back to the track of healthy and stable development.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Index reflects nation's strength in AI governance. ecns.cn China plays a leading role in the global development of artificial intelligence and has performed well in the area of AI governance, according to the recently published AI Governance International Evaluation Index.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's homegrown C919 jetliner flies to Singapore for airshow. ecns.cn China's first homegrown large passenger plane C919 arrived at Singapore at 1: 49 a.m. on Saturday (local time), preparing to participate in the 2024 Singapore Airshow from February 20 to 25, according to China Eastern Airlines.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's border exits and entries see dramatic increases during Spring Festival. ecns.cn Border inspection authorities across the country checked 13.52 million entries and exits for domestic and foreign individuals, with an average of 1.69 million per day, during the Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). A-Ma Temple witnesses development and cultural exchanges in Macao. ecns.cn A-Ma Temple, a world cultural heritage site and renowned landmark in south China's Macao, is filled with bustling crowds and the continuous burning of incense during the Spring Festival.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). 14th National Winter Games kicks off in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn China's 14th National Winter Games kicked off on Saturday, marking the largest national event in China after the Beijing Winter Olympics.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's outbound tourism thrives during Chinese New Year holidays. ecns.cn China witnessed explosive growth in outbound tourism during this year's Spring Festival holidays (February 10-17), notably surpassing the figures for 2019.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China Coast Guard to conduct regular patrols in Xiamen-Kinmen waters. ecns.cn The Fujian Coast Guard Bureau will carry out regular patrols in the waters between Xiamen and Kinmen, said Gan Yu, a spokesperson for the bureau on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Sora showcases potential of AI technology. ecns.cn Sora is probably able to reshape the entire movie industry and it also mirrors the disparity between China and the U.S. on in generative AI.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Freedom of civilian navigation in South China Sea more of a pretext: former Chinese vice foreign minister. ecns.cn Fu Ying, founding chairperson of the Center for International Security and Strategy at Tsinghua University, pointed out at a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference that the emphasis on freedom of navigation of civilian ships in the South China Sea seems to be more of a pretext, rather than a true concern.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). Island nations bank on waves of Chinese visitors. ecns.cn Island nations in the Asia-Pacific are banking on tourists from China to revive their travel industries and spur post-pandemic growth, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-02-18). China's role as global stabilizing force highlighted at MSC 2024. ecns.cn No matter how the international situation changes, China will continue to be a stabilizing force in a turbulent world, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference 2024, which is being held from Friday to Sunday.

presstv.ir (2024-02-18). China: Palestinian statehood key to end world's 'longest-lasting injustice'. presstv.ir "We should call for proper settlement of the question of Palestine, which has been lingering on for more than 70 years," Foreign Minister Wang said.

tvbrics (2024-02-17). China's shipbuilding industry reports profit growth in 2023. tvbrics.com Shipbuilding companies accelerated digital transformation and increased their contribution to technological innovation…

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-17). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org

Effy Vayena (2024-02-17). Perspectives] Machina non deus: being in charge of AI. thelancet.com The potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform our lives is a prominent issue in public discourse. The threats of other leading global challenges, such as conflicts and climate change, are clear, but AI has been portrayed as both a danger and an advance. Undoubtedly, AI has the potential to impact many aspects of human life and to some extent has already begun doing so. Whether in the long-term this transformation will be positive or negative is a matter of human choice. More than a Glitch: Confronting Race, Gender, and Ability Bias in Tech by Meredith Broussard gets to the issue of choice and how it…

Mao-Li Xia (2024-02-17). Correspondence] China's philosophy for a healthier population. thelancet.com Richard Horton's Offline piece1 fits in well with the Confucianism philosophy of harmony and diversity advocated by the Chinese society. Both political leaders and the general public believe that harmony is the most valuable ideal. The same values are held in China's ancient medicine. The Inner Canon of Huangdi2 (the Classic of Internal Medicine, China's earliest classic work on medicine) believes that harmony between yin and yang is the key to good health and preventing disease.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Chinese New Year fireworks light up Hong Kong. ecns.cn After a four-year hiatus since 2020, a Lunar New Year fireworks display once again lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong Sunday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Securities regulator picks 'major' money market funds. ecns.cn China's securities regulator recently identified a number of newly designated major money market fund products and has put them under enhanced oversight, as part of the country's efforts to anchor investors' expectations and promote the sound development of its capital market.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.

ecns.cn (2024-02-17). Open-air markets bolster Beijing's street vending economy. ecns.cn Spring Festival decorations such as lanterns and couplets are sold at the Shahe Market on Jan 7."Together, we have located more such markets in the suburbs of Beijing, and I am planning to visit them one by one.""ÄÄ"ÄÄA visitor gets a taste of the market.

tvbrics (2024-02-16). Beijing launches helicopter tours to the Great Wall of China. tvbrics.com Tourists can choose from three routes‚Å…

infobrics (2024-02-16). Shenyang Joins Battle of Chinese Cities for Russian Seafood Trade. infobrics.org With an expanded U.S. ban on Russian seafood coming into effect that now includes products processed in third countries, Russian exporters are increasingly pivoting to China…

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.

WSWS (2024-02-16). House Intelligence Committee chair sparks uproar over Russian "space weapons" wsws.org It is not clear whether Republican Mike Turner intended to pressure House Republicans to approve $60 billion in new spending on the war against Russia in Ukraine, or simply to stoke public fears like last year's "China balloon" scare.

Eric Toussaint (2024-02-16). Part 1] Questions & answers on China as a major creditor power by Éric Toussaint. cadtm.org

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Chinese New Year fireworks light up Hong Kong. ecns.cn After a four-year hiatus since 2020, a Lunar New Year fireworks display once again lit up the night sky of Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong Sunday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Securities regulator picks 'major' money market funds. ecns.cn China's securities regulator recently identified a number of newly designated major money market fund products and has put them under enhanced oversight, as part of the country's efforts to anchor investors' expectations and promote the sound development of its capital market.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Beautiful Kashgar steals festive television spotlight. ecns.cn This year's China Central Television Spring Festival Gala established a branch venue in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, specifically in Kashgar in the southwestern part of the region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Experts: Rate cuts hold key to recovery. ecns.cn China needs further monetary accommodation to reinforce the recent signs of a recovery in demand, with more interest rate cuts needed in order to ease corporate financing burdens and household mortgage costs, political advisers and exper…

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). China's top diplomat to attend Munich Security Conference, visit Spain and France. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will attend the 60th Munich Security Conference and visit Spain and France, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday at a news conference.

ecns.cn (2024-02-16). Open-air markets bolster Beijing's street vending economy. ecns.cn Spring Festival decorations such as lanterns and couplets are sold at the Shahe Market on Jan 7."Together, we have located more such markets in the suburbs of Beijing, and I am planning to visit them one by one.""ÄÄ"ÄÄA visitor gets a taste of the market.

infobrics (2024-02-14). Artificial Intelligence Technologies in Medicine: Case Studies from China and India. infobrics.org Due to its continuous advancement and extensive utilization, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has permeated deeply into all aspects of life, particularly within the realm of medicine, while the prospects for its application continue to broaden. AI has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery worldwide…

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.

noreply (2024-02-14). On A Lighter Note… smoothiex12.blogspot.com LOL)) Tucker: Comrade Xi, how's your relations with Taiwan?Xi. OK, so 5,648 years before Christ…Tucker: Fuck, please, not that…

albawaba (2024-02-14). Apple engineer faces surprising penalty. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Former Apple engineer Xiaolang Zhang has been handed an unexpected punishment after admitting to stealing vital information related to Apple's self-driving car project. Zhang has been sentenced to 120 days in jail followed by three years of probation.Zhang's arrest occurred at San Jose International Airport in 2018 as he prepared to board a flight to China. Initially, Zhang denied the allegations but changed his plea in 2022, confessing to stealing trade secrets.According to court documents disclosed by 9to5Mac, Zhang has also been ordered to pay $146,984 in restitution. Initially facing a possible 10-…

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). 'China is my second home': Foreigners celebrate Chinese Spring Festival. ecns.cn A group of foreigners from France and Switzerland were invited to a cultural event last Friday on Little New Year, or Xiaonian in Chinese, in Beijing to welcome the Chinese Spring Festival and the upcoming Year of the Dragon.

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). Insights丨French expert looks forward to China's more important international role. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). Insights丨French TV presenter: Upholding peaceful mind, France and China will share shining future. ecns.cn With a peaceful mind and generosity in our two countries, France and China must share a better and shining future, said Olivier Grandjean, a French-language TV presenter and writer, to China News Network in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.

ecns.cn (2024-02-14). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…

infobrics (2024-02-13). BRICS Bank Issues 5-year Pana Bonds. infobrics.org The BRICS New Development Bank announced that it has issued 6 billion yuan (about 844.5 million U.S. dollars) of five-year panda bonds in the China Interbank Bond Market…

infobrics (2024-02-13). New Shipping Route Connecting China and Russia Is Officially Open. infobrics.org With a cargo ship recently departing for Jingjiang Port in east China's Jiangsu Province after unloading nearly 20,000 tons of Russia-imported coal at Longkou Port in east China's Shandong Province, a new shipping route linking ports in Russia, Longkou and Jingjiang is officially open…

midwesternmarx (2024-02-13). How Yemen's 'asabiyya' is reshaping geopolitics By: Pepe Escobar. midwesternmarx.com The Arabic word Asabiyya, or 'social solidarity,' is a soundbite in the west, but taken very seriously by the globe's new contenders China, Russia, and Iran. It is Yemen, however, that is mainstreaming the idea, by sacrificing everything for the world's collective morality in a bid to end the genocide in Gaza. When there is a general change of conditions,It is as if the entire creation had changedand the whole world been altered,as if it were a new and repeated creation,a world brought i …

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Hainan expands visa-free entry categories. ecns.cn The reasons for applying for visa-free entry to China's Hainan province have been expanded for nationals of several countries, China's National Immigration Administration announced on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). 'China is my second home': Foreigners celebrate Chinese Spring Festival. ecns.cn A group of foreigners from France and Switzerland were invited to a cultural event last Friday on Little New Year, or Xiaonian in Chinese, in Beijing to welcome the Chinese Spring Festival and the upcoming Year of the Dragon.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). China to join Cobra Gold 2024 military exercise in Thailand. ecns.cn A contingent selected from the Southern Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army will participate the Cobra Gold 2024 multinational exercise from Feb. 10 to March 7 in Thailand.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Traditional 'dance to hero's song' in Guangdong staged to celebrate Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Dancers perform the Chaoshan Yingge dance, or "dance to the hero's song", during a Chinese New Year celebration event in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 8, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Insights丨French expert looks forward to China's more important international role. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Insights丨French TV presenter: Upholding peaceful mind, France and China will share shining future. ecns.cn With a peaceful mind and generosity in our two countries, France and China must share a better and shining future, said Olivier Grandjean, a French-language TV presenter and writer, to China News Network in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). China records nearly 5 bln domestic trips in 2023. ecns.cn A total of 4.89 billion domestic trips were made in China in 2023, marking a year-on-year increase of 93 percent, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Drums beat at foot of Mount Tai to welcome Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Powerful drum beats resounded in Tianwai Village, Tai'an, east China's Shandong Province. People beat the traditional "Taishan Shengshi Drums" to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Hong Kong fans to get 50% refund for Messi no-show match. ecns.cn Thousands of soccer fans, some of whom had reportedly paid up to HK$5,000 ($639) to watch an exhibition match in Hong Kong in which Argentinian superstar Lionel Messi failed to play, can get a 50-percent refund on their tickets.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Insights丨Former official of WEF: China's economic shift promising through sustainable development. ecns.cn Claude Smadja, Former Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, noted during an exclusive interview with China News Network that China has achieved tremendous progress in many areas including artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and electric cars.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). International experts expect more Chinese wisdom to fuel global growth in 2024 | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn With Chinese New Year 2024 arriving, international experts sent their good wishes for the coming year to the Chinese people in recent interviews with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Vessel expelled from South China Sea waters. ecns.cn On Sunday evening, the China Coast Guard announced that it had expelled a Philippine coast guard vessel that had repeatedly intruded into waters near Huangyan Island in South China Sea, emphasizing that the Chinese side's responses were "professional and standardized".

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). International experts expect further advances in China | Spring Festival Goes Global. ecns.cn As the world celebrates the coming of the Year of the Dragon, global experts send their greetings."China has made the right kinds of investments for the real economy to prosper," said David Blair, vice president and senior economist at the Center for China and Globalization, in an interview with China News Network. He expects the Chinese economy to grow further over the next decade.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Chinese, U.S. musicians sing to celebrate coming of spring. ecns.cn Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Wu Rina, an Ewenki ethnic musician and professor at the School of Music of Minzu University of China, and Mark Levine, an American professor and country musician at the same university, jointly performed the song "Spring is coming," which was composed by the late Mongolian singer Buren Bayaer.

ecns.cn (2024-02-13). Giant pandas send Lunar New Year greetings from China. ecns.cn Staff members held giant panda cubs during a group appearance event at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province. | Giant pandas at Chongqing Zoo extended their Chinese New Year's greetings. They feasted on fruits and bamboo, symbolizing a bountiful harvest."ÄÄ…

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-13). We need to stop AUKUS and a possible war on China. greenleft.org.au