Monthly Archives: February 2024

2024-02-12: News Headlines

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-02-12). Putin Debunks Tucker Carlson's Warmongering Anti-China Propaganda. popularresistance.org The US TV host Tucker Carlson set off a political scandal by traveling to Moscow this February to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin. | This provoked a debate in the media, which — as is so often the case in partisan US politics — completely missed the forest for the trees. | Liberal war hawks like Hillary Clinton portrayed Tucker Carlson as a traitor and "useful idiot" of Putin. | Democrats have been blinded by their obsessive hatred of Russia, and are utterly incapable of seeing what is happening geopolitically. | In reality, Carlson and other Donald Trump allies in the Republican Party have…

ecns.cn (2024-02-12). 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.

albawaba (2024-02-12). China's Temu takes over NFL Super Bowl! albawaba.com ALBAWABA – One of China's biggest online marketplaces, Temu took America by storm after airing several ads in the NFL Super Bowl game between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Fransisco 49ers. By the time of writing this article, users took to social media platforms such as X (formerly known as Twitter) to voice their opinions on the matter with memes swarming making Temu the most trending topic in the country! Temu is a Chinese online marketplace similar to Shein. It is known for offering a variety of things to its users including accessories, figurines, clothes, kitchen appliances, and many more for competitive an…

ecns.cn (2024-02-12). 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 (2024-02-12). 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 (2024-02-12). 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.

WSWS (2024-02-12). Australia hosts Indian Ocean gathering to ramp up US-led confrontation with China. wsws.org At an Indian-government sponsored conference in Perth, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong accused Beijing of a "rapid military buildup" threatening the entire region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-12). '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 (2024-02-12). 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 (2024-02-12). 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 (2024-02-12). Insights丨French expert looks forward to China's more important international role. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-12). 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 (2024-02-12). 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 (2024-02-12). 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 (2024-02-12). 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 (2024-02-12). 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 (2024-02-12). 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.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-12). We need to stop AUKUS and a possible war on China. greenleft.org.au

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2024-02-11: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-02-11). Xi says China-Russia relations embrace new development opportunities. ecns.cn China and Russia withstood many tests together in the past, and their relations embrace new development opportunities in the future, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-11). 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.

Friends of Socialist China. (2024-02-11). US Peace Activists Call For Dialogue And Understanding With China. popularresistance.org At a time when China-United States relations are increasingly defined by narratives of rivalry, a recent visit by US peace activists to China offered a refreshing counterpoint. | Seeking to build bridges of understanding between the two nations, a delegation from the US Peace Council visited China last month at the invitation of the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament. | They shared their firsthand experience in China at a recent webinar to demonstrate that cooperation, not competition, is the path to a peaceful future. | "What we witnessed was a modernizing China focused on promoting peaceful…

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ecns.cn (2024-02-11). '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 (2024-02-11). Tracking down the dragon throughout history. ecns.cn The Chinese call themselves "the descendants of the dragon" for a reason. Emperor Yandi, a legendary tribal leader in predynastic China, was said to have been born out of his mother's telepathic interaction with a mighty dragon.

ecns.cn (2024-02-11). 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 (2024-02-11). Spring blooms across globe. ecns.cn Celebrations of the Lunar New Year are in full swing worldwide as China's traditional Spring Festival holiday draws growing, enthusiastic attention across the globe.

ecns.cn (2024-02-11). China-Laos Railway builds on momentum in new year as cargo and passenger numbers grow. ecns.cn China-Laos Railway has facilitated 27.87 million passenger journeys and 32.56 million tons of cargo since it entered operation on December 3, 2021, China Media Group reported on Thursday, reflecting the strong momentum in China-Laos business trade and personnel exchanges.

ecns.cn (2024-02-11). Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to all Chinese, urging efforts to write new chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at a Spring Festival reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 8, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-11). 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 (2024-02-11). Insights丨French expert looks forward to China's more important international role. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-11). 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 (2024-02-11). 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 (2024-02-11). 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.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-02-11). Presidente de Cuba felicita a gobierno y pueblo de china por Nuevo Año Lunar. radiohc.cu Beijing, 11 feb (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, envió una felicitación al pueblo chino y al mandatario Xi Jinping por el Nuevo Año Lunar, trascendió este domingo en Beijing.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-11). We need to stop AUKUS and a possible war on China. greenleft.org.au

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2024-02-10: News Headlines

Ben Norton (2024-02-10). Putin debunks Tucker Carlson's warmongering anti-China propaganda, mocks his CIA ties. geopoliticaleconomy.com Russia's President Vladimir Putin condemned the "boogeyman" anti-China propaganda that Trump ally Tucker Carlson spewed in his interview in Moscow, while mocking the ex Fox News host for applying to join the CIA.

Staff (2024-02-10). Putin debunks Tucker Carlson's warmongering anti-China propaganda, mocks his CIA ties. geopoliticaleconomy.substack.com Subscribe now The US TV host Tucker Carlson set off a political scandal by traveling to Moscow this February to interview Russian President Vladimir Putin. This provoked a debate in the media, which — as is so often the case in partisan US politics — completely missed the forest for the trees. Liberal war hawks …

Sophie Chew (2024-02-10). China Lashes Out at 'Chaos and Disorder' Behind Fukushima Radioactive Waste Water Leak. globalresearch.ca

Dongsheng Collective (2024-02-10). China grew more than any other developed economy in 2023 | January 2024. dongshengnews.org China strengthens its role as an international peace broker by intervening in multiple international conflicts; China supports Palestine's full UN membership; PetroChina now controls Iraq's largest oil field; Taiwan's separatist ruling party won elections…

Mike Walter (2024-02-10). The Heat: Spring Festival 2024. america.cgtn.com China's Spring Festival Gala kicked off the New Year on Friday. The week-long holiday starts the celebration of the Year of the Loong or Dragon. Watched by nearly 700 million people, it's believed to be the world's most-watched TV program. | Joining us: | Ted Xu is a Chinese language teacher. | Gabriel Yin Yue is a CGTN Correspondent. | #SpringFestival2024…

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-10). We need to stop AUKUS and a possible war on China. greenleft.org.au

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2024-02-09: News Headlines

Tim Beal, Friends of Socialist China. (2024-02-09). Asian NATO Under A New Guise. popularresistance.org Over the past couple of years there has been a flurry of activity linking NATO, and some of its constituent countries with the states of American East Asia, principally Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been a frequent visitor, and in December 2023, the US embassy in Seoul arranged for senior representatives from eight NATO countries to visit South Korea to "engage in discussions on the security situation in the Indo-Pacific region and other pertinent issues". Meanwhile back in Washington Representative Mike Lawler has introduced a bill in Congress aimed at…

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-02-09). EcoWaste Coalition Discovers 5 More Highly Leaded China-Made Paints Sold Online. pressenza.com 8 February 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today announced its discovery of five more imported spray paints containing high concentrations of lead that are illegally sold online. | As part of its continuing advocacy to promote strict adherence to the national lead paint ban to protect human health from the adverse effects of lead exposure, the group recently obtained five variants of Veslee Paint Aerosol from an online seller for P130 per 450 ml can. | "The continued importation, distribution, and sale of lead-containing paint products is an outright infraction of a government-iss…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-02-09). CIA Director Calls China Biggest 'Threat', Says Ukraine War Benefits US. popularresistance.org The director of the Central Intelligence Agency, William J. Burns, published an article in which he referred to "the United States' principal rivals—China and Russia", while emphasizing that "China is the bigger long-term threat". | Strongly implying that we are in the early stages of a new cold war, he wrote that "China and Russia consume much of the CIA's attention". | Burns revealed that "the CIA has been reorganizing itself" in order to counter China. The notorious US spy agency has created a special "mission center" focusing exclusively on Beijing, and has doubled its budget for anti-China operations.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Xi says China-Russia relations embrace new development opportunities. ecns.cn China and Russia withstood many tests together in the past, and their relations embrace new development opportunities in the future, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). China's ethnic groups make jolly melodies for New Year. ecns.cn "Virtually all of the 56 ethnic groups in China now celebrate Spring Festival, but many have also integrated their own cultural elements, further enriching the cultural connotations of the festival."

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Spring blooms across globe. ecns.cn Celebrations of the Lunar New Year are in full swing worldwide as China's traditional Spring Festival holiday draws growing, enthusiastic attention across the globe.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). China-Laos Railway builds on momentum in new year as cargo and passenger numbers grow. ecns.cn China-Laos Railway has facilitated 27.87 million passenger journeys and 32.56 million tons of cargo since it entered operation on December 3, 2021, China Media Group reported on Thursday, reflecting the strong momentum in China-Laos business trade and personnel exchanges.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Xi extends Spring Festival greetings to all Chinese, urging efforts to write new chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, delivers a speech at a Spring Festival reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 8, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Northerners head south for warmth. ecns.cn While people from southern provinces are attracted to the snowy winter scenery in North China, people from the north are swarming to southern destinations for the Spring Festival holiday to enjoy the warmth and sunny beaches.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Tracking down the dragon throughout history. ecns.cn The Chinese call themselves "the descendants of the dragon" for a reason. Emperor Yandi, a legendary tribal leader in predynastic China, was said to have been born out of his mother's telepathic interaction with a mighty dragon.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). 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 (2024-02-09). 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.

WSWS (2024-02-09). ABC promotes US military-build up as "cross-cultural exchange" with indigenous Australians. wsws.org The article was transparent war propaganda, deploying identity politics and public relations spin, to promote preparations for a catastrophic war with China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). China's forex reserves down in January. ecns.cn China's forex reserves came in at 3.2193 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of January 2024, down 18.7 billion U.S. dollars or 0.59 percent from December 2023, according to the data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). China takes steps to enhance telecom service, easing access for foreigners: spokesperson. ecns.cn To help foreigners get a mobile number easier upon their arrival in China, carriers including China Telecom, China Mobile, and China Unicom recently set up nine new shops at airports in such cities as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Kunming, Chengdu and Xiamen, and six new shops in popular destinations for foreign travelers in cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Xi'an and Qingdao.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Xi takes part in Spring Festival gathering with non-CPC members. ecns.cn As the Spring Festival of the Year of the Dragon is just around the corner, Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, took part in a gathering with leading officials of the non-CPC political parties' central committees and the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) and representatives of personages without party affiliation at the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of Feb. 7 to greet the upcoming festival.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Spectacular fire dragon dance celebrates Spring Festival in Sichuan. ecns.cn Villagers perform dragon dance under flying molten iron to celebrate the Spring Festival in Dazhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Feb. 7, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). 0.015 mm! Ultra-thin stainless steel produced in SW China's Sichuan. ecns.cn The 0.015 mm ultra-thin stainless steel product was successfully produced by Pangang Group Research Institute Co., Ltd. in southwest China's Sichuan Province."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Rare black-necked cranes seen in northwest China's Qinghai. ecns.cn Photographers spotted three black-necked cranes and more than thirty common cranes in Golmud, northwest China's Qinghai Province."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Animals enjoy customized 'Chinese New Year's Eve dinner' at Yunnan zoo. ecns.cn Animals including ring-tailed lemurs, giraffes, parrots and tigers in southwest China's Yunnan Safari Park enjoyed customized "Chinese New Year Eve dinner""ÄÄon Wednesday as the Spring Festival is just around the corner."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Explore the charm of N China's Zhangjiakou through vibrant colors. ecns.cn As one of the host"ÄÄcities"ÄÄof the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Zhangjiakou in Hebei Province has become a well-known city in north"ÄÄChina that has drawn the world's attention."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). Switzerland to facilitate Chinese travel: Foreign Minister. ecns.cn Swiss Federal Councilor and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said in Beijing that Switzerland warmly welcomes Chinese tourists and will provide more visa facilitation for Chinese citizens and enterprises investing in the country.

ecns.cn (2024-02-09). DPP manipulates tourism for political purposes, harms cross-Straits exchanges: Taiwan Affairs Office. ecns.cn The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday criticized the secessionist Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities of Taiwan for using tourism for political manipulation and harming cross-Straits exchanges.

teleSUR- jaa, MS (2024-02-09). Presidentes de China y Rusia realizaron reunión de alto nivel. telesurtv.net El Kremlin a través de su cuenta de Telegram detalló que en el encuentro telefónico, ambos líderes intercambiaron sobre varios temas de la actualidad internacional y sus relaciones mutuas.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-09). We need to stop AUKUS and a possible war on China. greenleft.org.au

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2024-02-08: News Headlines

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-08). We need to stop AUKUS and a possible war on China. greenleft.org.au

infobrics (2024-02-08). Booster for the Global South. infobrics.org China and the League of Arab States are working together amid intensifying major-country competition…

infobrics (2024-02-08). Russia the Driver Behind China's Aluminium Import Boom. infobrics.org Russia and China are becoming increasingly dependent on each other in the aluminium market…

Alasdair Baverstock (2024-02-07). Mexicans celebrate the Year of the Dragon with Lunar New Year celebration. america.cgtn.com The Year of the Loong Dragon is just around the corner as February 10 will mark the turn of the Lunar New Year — China's most important annual celebration. | It's a tradition that is growing in importance around the world, not least in Mexico, where residents are learning about the tradition with the help of diplomats from both countries. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China's homemade subsea oil drilling equipment put into use in Zhanjiang. ecns.cn China's domestically developed submarine oil drilling equipment – a subsea Christmas (Xmas) tree system – was put into operation on Tuesday near Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Xinjiang lab to boost aircraft checks. ecns.cn A new aircraft metal testing laboratory in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Northwest China, has become the country's first such facility to use independently developed Chinese equipment.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Oil spill recovery vessel launched. ecns.cn A specialized oil spill recovery vessel Haixun 041, built by Wuhan-based Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd, was launched at its Shuangliu Shipbuilding Base in Wuhan.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Shanghai eyes first stop in inbound travel. ecns.cn Shanghai's strong attraction as a tourist destination will definitely benefit inbound tourism in China and the Yangtze River Delta region in particular, as it is one of the most vibrant cities in the country, said experts.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Gov't aims to bring major work accidents to a 'dynamic zero'. ecns.cn The Work Safety Commission of the State Council, China's Cabinet, recently released a three-year plan that aims to achieve a "dynamic zero" of major accident hazards across the country.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Consumption drive gets fresh focus. ecns.cn China will roll out a series of well-targeted policy measures aimed at shifting the focus of consumption from post-pandemic recovery to sustainable expansion, so as to stimulate domestic demand, boost consumer confidence and drive long-term economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Great potential seen in senior tourism market. ecns.cn The senior tourism market in China has significant growth potential that is driven by factors such as the improved health conditions of older adults, their increased purchasing power and their desire for exploration and leisure in retirement.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Return of lost Western Zhou Dynasty relic bridges cultures. ecns.cn When Raymond King helped his mother clear out old belongings in her New York apartment, little did they know an unassuming bronze vessel, nestled among other antiques, was a lost treasure crafted at least 2,800 years ago in China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China-U.S. commerce officials discuss preparations for meeting. ecns.cn Senior commerce officials from China and the United States discussed preparation works for the first deputy minister-level meeting of the China-U.S. commerce and trade working group on Tuesday…

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China encourages NEV companies to set up research centers abroad. ecns.cn China has issued a document to encourage NEV companies to set up overseas research and development centers, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). U.S. returns stolen artifact to China. ecns.cn China's cultural authority has successfully retrieved the stolen and lost Western Zhou (1046BC-771BC) bronze vessel known as Feng Xing Shu Gui from the U.S., marking the end of its 40-year odyssey abroad and its return to its homeland.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Shanghai pushes ahead high-level FTZ, cross-border data transfers. ecns.cn Shanghai on Tuesday issued a wide-ranging action plan to implement the high-level opening-up of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ), with a focus on facilitating cross-border data transfers.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China ramps up supply, encourages spending for Spring Festival holidays. ecns.cn China is gearing up for the approaching Spring Festival holidays with an emphasis on ensuring abundant supply and boosting consumption.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Floating flower market opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Women dressed in traditional Hanfu costume take part in a cruise parade at the 14th floating flower market, a unique tradition during China's Spring Festival on Liwan Lake in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Giant panda cubs make group debut in Chengdu to greet Chinese New Year. ecns.cn A total of 34 giant panda cubs were bred by China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2023.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Outer dome of China's small nuclear reactor Linglong One installed. ecns.cn The 550-ton outer dome installation on the world's first commercial small modular reactor was completed on Tuesday, marking the completion of the main structure.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-07). We need to stop AUKUS and a possible war on China. greenleft.org.au

WSWS (2024-02-07). US pressures Papua New Guinea over security talks with China. wsws.org As Washington seeks to provoke war with China over Taiwan, the US is seeking to overcome any resistance among Pacific Island countries and integrate them into its escalating confrontation with Beijing.

Dan Collyns (2024-02-07). Chile tries to rebuild after vicious wildfire. america.cgtn.com Residents and volunteers are clearing up the ash and rubble after Chile's deadliest fire in three decades. | More than 130 have died and hundreds remain missing in the country's central Pacific Coast region of Viña del Mar, the epicenter of the blaze. | CGTN's Dan Collyns reports.

Ediz Tiyansan (2024-02-07). Atmospheric river continues to bear down on California. america.cgtn.com Nearly 40 million Americans have come under flood, winter storm and high wind advisories this week, as an atmospheric river storm has brought record-setting precipitation across the U.S. West Coast. | Unprecedented downpours have caused widespread flooding, mudslides, and some deaths. | CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.

Joel Richards (2024-02-07). Argentine President's domestic policy hits a snag at home. america.cgtn.com Argentina's Libertarian President Javier Milei is on an official visit to Israel as he tries to realign his country's foreign policy, but back home he was handed a major defeat on Tuesday, Feb. 6, when his much-vaunted sweeping reform bill stalled in Congress. | While Milei realigns the country on the international stage, back home he faces growing challenges to introduce the radical changes he has promised. | CGTN's Joel Richards reports.

John Terrett (2024-02-07). New York Mayor calls social media a "public health hazard" america.cgtn.com The mayor of New York says social media is an environmental toxin and a public health hazard. | Eric Adams is the first major elected city official in America to take such a stance. He says social media companies are fueling a mental health crisis. | Adam's alert comes less than a year after a similar warning from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy about the mental health risk and well-being of children and adolescents. | CGTN's John Terrett reports.

Nitza Soledad Perez (2024-02-07). Florida Supreme Court hold hearings on ballot initiative for abortion. america.cgtn.com Following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in 2022 to overturn the landmark legislation that made access to an abortion a federal right, states are now deciding where they stand on the controversial issue. | The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday on whether Floridians will get to decide in the November elections if state law guarantees abortion protections in Florida. | CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez reports.

Roselena Ramirez (2024-02-07). Abducted in Seconds: One Woman's Quest for Family in Mexico City. america.cgtn.com A 30-Year Journey to Reunite | Nearly three decades ago, a little girl was abducted in the heart of Mexico City. Despite the odds, she grew up and embarked on a mission to reunite with her family. Unfortunately, missing children is a common occurrence in Mexico, and only a small percentage are fortunate enough to be reunited with their loved ones. Alasdair Baverstock has more on this story.

Roselena Ramirez (2024-02-07). Navigating Legal Threats to In Vitro Specialists. america.cgtn.com There have been significant advancements in fertility treatments, but what happens when strict abortion laws threaten In-vitro specialists? Dan Williams reports.

Roselena Ramirez (2024-02-07). Rising Waters and Vanishing Shores: Puerto Rico's Battle Against Coastal Changes. america.cgtn.com Puerto Rico is often called the "Island of Enchantment" due to its beautiful sandy beaches. However, the coastline has been significantly impacted by severe weather and hurricanes, resulting in the loss of many beaches and the erosion of the shoreline. As a result, many homes located along the shore are at risk of collapsing due to the rising water levels. Mike Kirsch has reported on this issue.

Roselena Ramirez (2024-02-07). Unveiling Haiti's Ongoing Struggles: From Natural Disasters to Criminal Gangs. america.cgtn.com A Nation's Battle for Stability | Join us as we delve into the ongoing struggles of Haiti and the brave battle that its people are fighting for stability. In recent years, Haiti has faced countless challenges, from political unrest to natural disasters. But despite it all, the Haitian people remain resilient and determined to create a better future for themselves and their nation. Learn about this inspiring journey and how you can support Haiti's fight for stability.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2024-02-08). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Multiple causes behind Beijing subway crash. ecns.cn An earlier report by the Beijing Commission of Transport said 515 people were sent to hospitals after the accident, with 102 suffering fractures.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). HK to require back-up plans in wake of Messi mess. ecns.cn On Sunday, Messi, who was by contract required to play for 45 minutes in the match between Inter Miami and Hong Kong XI, sat on the bench for the whole game due to a reported injury.

Rhoda Wilson (2024-02-08). Health Related News: Wearable devices, face masks, vaccines, ivermectin and gag orders. expose-news.com In Taiwan, an infant dies after being forced to wear a face mask at daycare; American colleges that still have covid injection mandates in place; assisted suicide is out of control in …

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2024-02-07: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China's homemade subsea oil drilling equipment put into use in Zhanjiang. ecns.cn China's domestically developed submarine oil drilling equipment – a subsea Christmas (Xmas) tree system – was put into operation on Tuesday near Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Xinjiang lab to boost aircraft checks. ecns.cn A new aircraft metal testing laboratory in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Northwest China, has become the country's first such facility to use independently developed Chinese equipment.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Oil spill recovery vessel launched. ecns.cn A specialized oil spill recovery vessel Haixun 041, built by Wuhan-based Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd, was launched at its Shuangliu Shipbuilding Base in Wuhan.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Shanghai eyes first stop in inbound travel. ecns.cn Shanghai's strong attraction as a tourist destination will definitely benefit inbound tourism in China and the Yangtze River Delta region in particular, as it is one of the most vibrant cities in the country, said experts.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Gov't aims to bring major work accidents to a 'dynamic zero'. ecns.cn The Work Safety Commission of the State Council, China's Cabinet, recently released a three-year plan that aims to achieve a "dynamic zero" of major accident hazards across the country.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Consumption drive gets fresh focus. ecns.cn China will roll out a series of well-targeted policy measures aimed at shifting the focus of consumption from post-pandemic recovery to sustainable expansion, so as to stimulate domestic demand, boost consumer confidence and drive long-term economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Great potential seen in senior tourism market. ecns.cn The senior tourism market in China has significant growth potential that is driven by factors such as the improved health conditions of older adults, their increased purchasing power and their desire for exploration and leisure in retirement.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Return of lost Western Zhou Dynasty relic bridges cultures. ecns.cn When Raymond King helped his mother clear out old belongings in her New York apartment, little did they know an unassuming bronze vessel, nestled among other antiques, was a lost treasure crafted at least 2,800 years ago in China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China-U.S. commerce officials discuss preparations for meeting. ecns.cn Senior commerce officials from China and the United States discussed preparation works for the first deputy minister-level meeting of the China-U.S. commerce and trade working group on Tuesday…

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China encourages NEV companies to set up research centers abroad. ecns.cn China has issued a document to encourage NEV companies to set up overseas research and development centers, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). U.S. returns stolen artifact to China. ecns.cn China's cultural authority has successfully retrieved the stolen and lost Western Zhou (1046BC-771BC) bronze vessel known as Feng Xing Shu Gui from the U.S., marking the end of its 40-year odyssey abroad and its return to its homeland.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Shanghai pushes ahead high-level FTZ, cross-border data transfers. ecns.cn Shanghai on Tuesday issued a wide-ranging action plan to implement the high-level opening-up of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ), with a focus on facilitating cross-border data transfers.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China ramps up supply, encourages spending for Spring Festival holidays. ecns.cn China is gearing up for the approaching Spring Festival holidays with an emphasis on ensuring abundant supply and boosting consumption.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Floating flower market opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Women dressed in traditional Hanfu costume take part in a cruise parade at the 14th floating flower market, a unique tradition during China's Spring Festival on Liwan Lake in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Giant panda cubs make group debut in Chengdu to greet Chinese New Year. ecns.cn A total of 34 giant panda cubs were bred by China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2023.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Outer dome of China's small nuclear reactor Linglong One installed. ecns.cn The 550-ton outer dome installation on the world's first commercial small modular reactor was completed on Tuesday, marking the completion of the main structure.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-07). We need to stop AUKUS and a possible war on China. greenleft.org.au

WSWS (2024-02-07). US pressures Papua New Guinea over security talks with China. wsws.org As Washington seeks to provoke war with China over Taiwan, the US is seeking to overcome any resistance among Pacific Island countries and integrate them into its escalating confrontation with Beijing.

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-06). Senate Confirms China Hawk Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secretary of State. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed China hawk Kurt Campbell as the deputy secretary of state, the second highest ranking position in the State Department. Campbell is taking the position after serving as President Biden's top Asia official on the National Security Council. He worked in the Obama administration's State Department from 2009-2013 and oversaw a …

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). 4th CICPE scheduled from April 13-18, further boosting consumption recovery. ecns.cn The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Stable growth forecast for China's machinery makers this year. ecns.cn China's machinery sector is expected to report year-on-year revenue and profit growth of 5 percent each this year, while exports are likely to increase by around 2 percent, industry experts estimated on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Holiday to spur recovery in tourism. ecns.cn The speedy recovery of China's tourism sector has injected momentum into the global travel industry, spurred on by various visa-free policies and increased airline capacity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Hainan Air launches direct flights between Haikou, UAE. ecns.cn An increase in inbound visits to South China's Hainan province is underway, aligning with the province's efforts to launch and restore more international flight routes.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Xinjiang's RMB cross-border settlement soars 13.3% in 2023. ecns.cn The cross-border settlement of Chinese yuan, or RMB, of enterprises in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region registered a new high to 52.8 billion yuan (about $7.23 billion) in 2023, a year-on-year growth of 13.3 percent, said Xu Ke, vice governor at Xinjiang branch of People's Bank of China during a press conference on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Authorities take steps to secure train ticket supply. ecns.cn From Jan 26 to Sunday, the national railway network handled more than 119 million passenger trips, according to China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). China's ODI reaches $148 billion. ecns.cn China's outward direct investment (ODI) reached $147.9 billion last year, edging up 0.9 percent year-on-year, among which non-financial ODI grew 11.4 percent to $130.1 billion, said a report by accounting firm EY China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). More measures coming to brighten biz climate. ecns.cn China will take a number of measures to improve its business environment and attract more foreign investment, in order to strengthen the drive for high-quality economic development, officials said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Court doubles down on owners for liability over dangerous dogs. ecns.cn China's top court reiterated that if dangerous animals — which are not allowed to be kept as pets — injure others, the owners or breeders should be held liable regardless of whether the victims are at fault.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Asia's manufacturing PMI rebounds to 50.4. ecns.cn The purchasing mangers' index (PMI) for Asia's manufacturing sector regained at 50.4 in January 2024, up 0.6 percent from the previous mouth, according to data released by China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Free subway rides for passengers in ancient attire bring 'Hanfu' into daily life. ecns.cn The transportation department in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province has announced that passengers dressed in ancient Chinese attire will be able to ride the subway citywide for free.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Chinese researchers release AI governance index. ecns.cn Chinese researchers released an artificial intelligence (AI) governance index on Monday, which shows that the U.S. and China are leading in terms of overall quantity in AI development and China ranks in the first echelon, second only to the U.S. in terms of AI governance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Nauru students begin study in China after diplomatic relations resume. ecns.cn After China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations on January 24, 26 international students from Nauru arrived in Beijing on January 29 to participate in a one-month learning program focusing on China's national conditions and the Chinese language.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Ancient city site unearthed in Henan. ecns.cn Photo released on Feb. 5, 2024 shows the excavation site of the eastern section of an ancient city wall of the "Gan" from the Warring States Period (475-221B.C.) to the Han Dynasty (206B.C.- 220A.D.) in Puyang, Central China's Henan Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Lantern making thrives in Hebei ahead of Chinese New Year. ecns.cn The village of Tuntou has been famous for its lantern production, which accounts for 80 percent of lantern making in China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries gear up for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries geared up in celebrations of the Year of the Dragon.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Promotional campaign for China's ice and snow tourism launched in Dubai. ecns.cn A special campaign to promote China's booming ice and snow tourism resources has recently been launched in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2024-02-06). China condena ataque de EE.UU. contra Siria e Irak. telesurtv.net "Siria e Irak son países soberanos", declaró el portavoz del Ministerio chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Wenbin.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-06). China-Brazil deal boosts family agriculture. america.cgtn.com China and Brazil have forged a cooperation agreement to supply farming machinery for family agriculture in Brazil. Despite playing a crucial role in Brazilian farming, small-scale farmers often face challenges due to limited resources, including machinery suitable for smaller fields. CGTN's Paulo Cabral provides further insight into this partnership.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-06). Denver implements limits on migrant shelter stays amid arrival surge. america.cgtn.com Numerous cities throughout the United States have experienced an overwhelming influx of migrants entering the country via the southern border. Denver, Colorado, is one such city, having welcomed tens of thousands of new arrivals in the past year alone. This surge has placed significant pressure on local services. Consequently, Denver has enacted restrictions on the duration of migrant stays in its shelters. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy reports.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-06). Millions affected by severe weather across U.S. west coast. america.cgtn.com Nearly 40 million Americans have been impacted by floods, winter storms, and high wind advisories as an atmospheric river storm unleashes record-setting precipitation across the U.S. West Coast. The unprecedented downpours have resulted in widespread flooding, mudslides, and some fatalities. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan provides the latest updates from Los Angeles.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-06). U.S. Supreme Court to hear landmark case ahead of presidential election. america.cgtn.com This Thursday, Feb. 8, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a case deemed of monumental importance for the upcoming November presidential election. At the heart of the matter are constitutional provisions that have not been previously challenged in this manner. Additionally, an appeals court ruling issued on Tuesday, Feb. 6 found that former President Donald Trump doesn't have immunity for election interference in one of the cases against him. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.

Lisa Chiu (2024-02-06). Here's why leap years exist. america.cgtn.com 2024 is a leap year, a day that only appears on the calendar every four years. | Here's why we do this. | The Earth takes 365.24219 days to travel around the sun. | That extra .24219 days may seem small, but since calendars only have 365 days. | That means that every year we get just a little knocked off the timing of the seasons, by about six hours every year. | So to prevent Halloween from happening in the middle of winter, we add a leap day every four years. | This allows farmers to set regular days for sowing the fields and harvesting the crops, and it helps everyone else have regular seasons. | For those bor…

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Multiple causes behind Beijing subway crash. ecns.cn An earlier report by the Beijing Commission of Transport said 515 people were sent to hospitals after the accident, with 102 suffering fractures.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). HK to require back-up plans in wake of Messi mess. ecns.cn On Sunday, Messi, who was by contract required to play for 45 minutes in the match between Inter Miami and Hong Kong XI, sat on the bench for the whole game due to a reported injury.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Councilors vow to explain Article 23 to HK residents. ecns.cn Hong Kong district councilors attending a government briefing on Monday vowed to proactively explain to the community about the urgency of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, and garner their support and advice in the legislative process.

marketing (2024-02-06). Coach Of Inter Miami Explains Why Messi Not Play In Match In Hong Kong #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) The head coach of the American Inter Miami, Gerardo Martino, | explained why the striker of the team Lionel Messi had not played | with the local club Hong Kong XI (4: 1), Azernews …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). The ICJ's Provisional Orders Measures and the Responsibility of Third States. libya360.wordpress.com Jinan Bastaki On 26 January 2024, the International Court of Justice issued an interim order in response to South Africa's application instituting proceedings against Israel alleging violations of the Genocide Convention for its actions in the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023 (South Africa v Israel). The Court found that, in light of the evidence presented by…

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Dazzling lanterns light up Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai. ecns.cn This year's show is inspired by Shanhaijing, or the Classic of Mountains and Seas, a major source of Chinese mythology that dates back more than 2,000 years.

Alex Salmon (2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.

Alex Salmon (2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-02-06). Taiwan's Fate Shouldn't Be Tied to US War Machine. orinocotribune.com By Ding Gang — Jan 24, 2024 | Former US president Donald Trump is known for his forthright statements, and his stance on the Taiwan question is no exception. During a recent interview with Fox News, Trump suggested that the US should not come to Taiwan's defense if the mainland were to attack. He pointed out that Taiwan has taken business away from the US, specifically in the semiconductor industry. "Taiwan did take all of our chip business," Trump stated. "We used to make all of our own chips, now they're made in Taiwan, 90 percent of [them]… Remember this, Taiwan took, smart, brilliant, they took our bus…

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2024-02-06: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries gear up for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries geared up in celebrations of the Year of the Dragon.

tvbrics (2024-02-06). Chinese team wins the gold medal in synchronised swimming at world championships. tvbrics.com The title was China's second one in the sport after the 2023 Fukuoka World Championships…

marketing (2024-02-06). Coach Of Inter Miami Explains Why Messi Not Play In Match In Hong Kong #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) The head coach of the American Inter Miami, Gerardo Martino, | explained why the striker of the team Lionel Messi had not played | with the local club Hong Kong XI (4: 1), Azernews …

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Holiday to spur recovery in tourism. ecns.cn The speedy recovery of China's tourism sector has injected momentum into the global travel industry, spurred on by various visa-free policies and increased airline capacity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). China's ODI reaches $148 billion. ecns.cn China's outward direct investment (ODI) reached $147.9 billion last year, edging up 0.9 percent year-on-year, among which non-financial ODI grew 11.4 percent to $130.1 billion, said a report by accounting firm EY China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Lantern making thrives in Hebei ahead of Chinese New Year. ecns.cn The village of Tuntou has been famous for its lantern production, which accounts for 80 percent of lantern making in China.

albawaba (2024-02-06). Former Chinese banker gets suspended death penalty for corruption. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A former high-ranking banker in China, Tian Huiyu, has been sentenced to a suspended death penalty by a court in Changde, Hunan province. Tian, who previously served as the president of China Merchants Bank and was a close aide to the country's former economic minister, has been found guilty of corruption charges including bribery and insider trading.According to the court's ruling, Tian will face the death penalty with a two-year reprieve, meaning if he stays out of trouble during this time, his sentence could be reduced to life imprisonment. He was convicted of abusing his position in state-owned ins…

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Dazzling lanterns light up Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai. ecns.cn This year's show is inspired by Shanhaijing, or the Classic of Mountains and Seas, a major source of Chinese mythology that dates back more than 2,000 years.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Promotional campaign for China's ice and snow tourism launched in Dubai. ecns.cn A special campaign to promote China's booming ice and snow tourism resources has recently been launched in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Ancient city site unearthed in Henan. ecns.cn Photo released on Feb. 5, 2024 shows the excavation site of the eastern section of an ancient city wall of the "Gan" from the Warring States Period (475-221B.C.) to the Han Dynasty (206B.C.- 220A.D.) in Puyang, Central China's Henan Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Councilors vow to explain Article 23 to HK residents. ecns.cn Hong Kong district councilors attending a government briefing on Monday vowed to proactively explain to the community about the urgency of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, and garner their support and advice in the legislative process.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). More measures coming to brighten biz climate. ecns.cn China will take a number of measures to improve its business environment and attract more foreign investment, in order to strengthen the drive for high-quality economic development, officials said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). 4th CICPE scheduled from April 13-18, further boosting consumption recovery. ecns.cn The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Free subway rides for passengers in ancient attire bring 'Hanfu' into daily life. ecns.cn The transportation department in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province has announced that passengers dressed in ancient Chinese attire will be able to ride the subway citywide for free.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Court doubles down on owners for liability over dangerous dogs. ecns.cn China's top court reiterated that if dangerous animals — which are not allowed to be kept as pets — injure others, the owners or breeders should be held liable regardless of whether the victims are at fault.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Asia's manufacturing PMI rebounds to 50.4. ecns.cn The purchasing mangers' index (PMI) for Asia's manufacturing sector regained at 50.4 in January 2024, up 0.6 percent from the previous mouth, according to data released by China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Hainan Air launches direct flights between Haikou, UAE. ecns.cn An increase in inbound visits to South China's Hainan province is underway, aligning with the province's efforts to launch and restore more international flight routes.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Authorities take steps to secure train ticket supply. ecns.cn From Jan 26 to Sunday, the national railway network handled more than 119 million passenger trips, according to China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Chinese researchers release AI governance index. ecns.cn Chinese researchers released an artificial intelligence (AI) governance index on Monday, which shows that the U.S. and China are leading in terms of overall quantity in AI development and China ranks in the first echelon, second only to the U.S. in terms of AI governance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Nauru students begin study in China after diplomatic relations resume. ecns.cn After China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations on January 24, 26 international students from Nauru arrived in Beijing on January 29 to participate in a one-month learning program focusing on China's national conditions and the Chinese language.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Stable growth forecast for China's machinery makers this year. ecns.cn China's machinery sector is expected to report year-on-year revenue and profit growth of 5 percent each this year, while exports are likely to increase by around 2 percent, industry experts estimated on Monday.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-02-06). Bolivia and China to sign financial agreement on zinc plant. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, confirmed that the Ministries of Mining and Development Planning will sign an agreement with the Government of China to finance the construction of a Zinc Plant in Oruro.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Xinjiang's RMB cross-border settlement soars 13.3% in 2023. ecns.cn The cross-border settlement of Chinese yuan, or RMB, of enterprises in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region registered a new high to 52.8 billion yuan (about $7.23 billion) in 2023, a year-on-year growth of 13.3 percent, said Xu Ke, vice governor at Xinjiang branch of People's Bank of China during a press conference on Monday.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2024-02-06). China condena ataque de EE.UU. contra Siria e Irak. telesurtv.net "Siria e Irak son países soberanos", declaró el portavoz del Ministerio chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Wenbin.

Alex Salmon (2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.

Alex Salmon (2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.

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2024-02-05: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). January blues driven away as EV sales go up. ecns.cn New energy vehicle makers in China saw rising deliveries in January, which is usually not a popular car-buying month. Analysts said the good start is expected to drive the burgeoning sector to a new high in the year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Northwest China's Xinjiang realizes $34.3 billion exports to five Central Asian countries in 2023. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region secured top spot in exports to the five Central Asian countries in 2023, reaching a record-breaking 246.57 billion yuan ($34.3 billion). The result marked substantial year-on-year growth of 23.2 percent.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China, U.S. mark 45th anniversary of educational ties. ecns.cn It was 45 years ago when Jimmy Carter, then-president of the United States, received a call at the White House from his science adviser asking if he would be open to 5,000 Chinese students coming to the US to study. Carter said he would welcome 10,000.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). 90-mln-year-old fossils belong to new dinosaur. ecns.cn Paleontologists in China have discovered a new species of dinosaur, which suggests the existence of a previously unknown group of titanosaurs in eastern Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Exploitation of protected animals forbidden. ecns.cn Authorities are taking stringent measures to stop the exploitation of protected animals amid booming winter tourism in northeastern China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Campaign to prevent coal mine accidents. ecns.cn China is launching a campaign targeting production safety accidents in coal mines following a newly enacted administrative regulation focused on the problem.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China launches experimental satellites to advance 6G tech. ecns.cn Two experimental satellites were sent into low-Earth orbits by state-owned telecommunication operator China Mobile on Saturday to further test 5G- and 6G-related technology.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China's securities regulator vows to take forceful measures to prevent risks from pledged shares. ecns.cn CSRC) said on Monday that it will closely monitor risks from pledged stocks and take targeted forceful measures to prevent such risks, noting that the current increase in major shareholders adding collateral to their stock pledge is of protective nature and will prevent forced liquidation.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China rolls out ethical guideline for brain-computer interfaces research. ecns.cn China has rolled out an ethical guideline for brain-computer interfaces (BCI) aiming to better guide the compliant development of BCI research and prevent ethical risks in the process of research and technological applications.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Lasers used to speed up data transfer from space. ecns.cn China is striving to develop laser communication technology, a key component in space-based information networks.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Beijing's Yizhuang unveils plans for a 'rocket street' and 18 supporting measures. ecns.cn Yizhuang has announced plans to create a "rocket street" and revealed 18 supporting measures at an industrial meeting on Saturday as part of China's efforts to speed up the development of the commercial space industry.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Over 1,600-year-old ivory-woven lacquerware unearthed in China for first time. ecns.cn For the first time, a lacquerware featuring woven ivory was discovered in China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Spring Festival to see 'hottest outbound tourism in five years'. ecns.cn The upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays are set to mark a rebound in the tourism sector as ports across China will embrace hustle and bustle again, which is expected to reach the same level as in 2019.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-02-05). Warning Out on Cancer-Causing Cadmium in Lucky Charm Bracelets. pressenza.com 4 February 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning luck seekers from buying charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a chemical that is linked to various types of cancer. | The group, which has been campaigning against toxic metals like cadmium, lead, mercury, and other chemicals of concern, made the timely warning as people started to flock to Chinatown and adjacent places to buy charms that are supposed to attract good health and fortune in time for the celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Wood Dragon on February…

infobrics (2024-02-05). New BRICS Member Iran Calls for Digital Currency Systems this Year. infobrics.org BRICS, the intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, started meetings this morning in Russia. After agreeing to expand its membership in August, the group added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE on January 1…

Ingo Schmidt (2024-02-05). The Indispensable Opponent. indybay.org The West's hostility towards China has increased since China's engine began to stutter. At the same time, the US government is pumping massive amounts of money into the economy and has thus been able to prevent an impending recession for the time being, but is far from regaining its former role as a global engine of growth.

newarab (2024-02-05). Ai Weiwei says West's Gaza censorship like 'Mao's China'. newarab.com The popular Chinese artist and political dissident Ai, known for being outspoken in support of the Palestinian cause, said that

WSWS (2024-02-05). Indonesian presidential candidates back greater military spending. wsws.org All three candidates indicated a tilt away from economic dependence on China and by implication closer relations with US imperialism as it ratchets up its war preparations against Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China raises response level for snow. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday raised the emergency response for rain, snow and freezing temperatures in Hubei and Anhui provinces.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China set to launch two experimental satellites. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Ports across China to see 1.8 mln daily entries, exits during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China is predicted to experience a daily average of 1.8 million entries and exits at ports across China during the Spring Festival holiday, an increase of about 3.3 times over last year, and the same as in 2019.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China's coast guard monitors illegal activity of Philippine civilian vessel. ecns.cn A Chinese coast guard vessel closely monitored and supervised the entire process of a small Philippine civilian vessel which illegally ran aground on China's Ren'ai Reef in South China Sea and delivered supplies to a stranded military ship on Friday, China Coast Guard said in a statement on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). DNA technology helps confirm identities of 10 Chinese soldiers. ecns.cn The identities of 10 Chinese soldiers who were killed in the 1950-1953 Korean War were recently confirmed using DNA technology after their remains were returned to China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xi inspects troops stationed in Tianjin, extends festival greetings to all servicemen. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected troops stationed in north China's Tianjin Municipality ahead of the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xi pays visit to grassroots officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended Chinese New Year greetings to the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. Xi wished the Chinese people both at home and abroad good health, a happy family and good luck in the Year of the Dragon, and wished the motherland peace and prosperity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Smart Dragon 3 rocket successfully completes third space launch. ecns.cn China launched a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, placing nine satellites in space.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China launches world's first in-orbit AI commercial hypersatellite. ecns.cn China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the world's first in-orbit artificial intelligence (AI) commercial hypersatellite on Saturday from waters off the coast of Yangjiang City in south China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Magnitud 4.6 earthquake hits northwest China's Xinjiang: CENC. ecns.cn A magnitude-4.6 earthquake hit Akqi County in Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). 'Village gala' celebrated in Guangxi. ecns.cn Locals perform during the "village gala" to celebrate the Spring Festival in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Taklimakan Desert braces for first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Sand dunes are covered by snow in Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Feb. 2, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China sends 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket carrying nine satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Yangjiang, in south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). In Numbers: China's forest food output hits 226 million tonnes in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-04). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

Ingo Schmidt (2024-02-04). The Indispensable Opponent. indybay.org The West's hostility towards China has increased since China's engine began to stutter. At the same time, the US government is pumping massive amounts of money into the economy and has thus been able to prevent an impending recession for the time being, but is far from regaining its former role as a global engine of growth.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-04). China presents Friendship Award to Cuban journalist and other experts. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese government today presented the Friendship Award to Cuban journalist Sergio Alejandro Gomez and other international experts for their contributions to China's development.

Labor Video Project (2024-02-04). Reinstate Namibian Hasab Mine Unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje. indybay.org Namibian unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje is a union leader at the second largest uranium mine in the world owned by Chinese state owned China General Nuclear Power Group CGNP. She was fired after exposing the conditions at the mine and participating in the Namibian Labour Tribunal last October in the capital Windhoek. She also went to the media and that was one of the charges against her. The Chinese owners said that she had exposed the work conditions embarrassing the company and it's subcontractor Eagle Night Watch. These workers are forced to do mine work at substandard wages with no healthcare and benefits. Sinc…

newarab (2024-02-04). Ai Weiwei says West's Gaza censorship like 'Mao's China'. newarab.com The popular Chinese artist and political dissident Ai, known for being outspoken in support of the Palestinian cause, said that

teleSUR, JCM (2024-02-04). Cohete chino Smart Dragon-3 lanza nueve satélites desde el mar. telesurtv.net China lanzó el primer satélite comercial del mundo con inteligencia artificial.

tvbrics (2024-02-04). Cultural sector enterprises record remarkable expansion in China. tvbrics.com China has recorded significant growth in revenue and profits for major companies in the cultural sector in 2023…

tvbrics (2024-02-04). Cultural sector enterprises record remarkable expansion in China. tvbrics.com China has recorded significant growth in revenue and profits for major companies in the cultural sector in 2023…

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China, Brazil agree on multiple-entry 10-year-long visa for their nationals. ecns.cn China and Brazil agreed to grant 10-year visa treatment for their nationals for business, leisure trips and family visits, starting from February 29, 2024, a move to promote China-Brazil economic cooperation and business activities.

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Mark Niu (2024-02-04). Facebook at 20. america.cgtn.com The world's largest social media network is turning 20 years old. Facebook has had an eventful two-decade run filled with obstacles, successes and plenty of controversy too.

Jim Spellman (2024-02-04). A global call to improve cancer care. america.cgtn.com Cancer cases and deaths worldwide are expected to rise sharply in the coming years. Organizers are calling on governments to do what they can to reduce the number of people who are suffering, promote health equity and make medical care more readily accessible.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Olympic Museum reopens to public in Beijing. ecns.cn Beijing Olympic Museum reopened to the public on Sunday, on the second anniversary of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xinjiang 'winter nests' becoming quake-proof. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). HK sports chief: organizer confirmed Messi's no-show 10 minutes before game ended, proposal for Messi to talk to fans turned down. ecns.cn Argentine footballer Lionel Messi was only confirmed not to show up at a friendly match between Hong Kong and Inter Miami CF 10 minutes before the game ended on Sunday.

The Independent (2024-02-05). Messi's absence in friendly infuriates Hong Kong fans. independent.co.ug HONG KONG | Xinhua | Lionel Messi's failure to take to the field in a Sunday friendly between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong League XI infuriated fans at the Hong Kong Stadium. The stadium was fully packed with about 40,000 fans, many of whom were eager to watch Messi play, but both the Argentinian …

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Shanghai's Pudong Airport resumes online car-hailing operations. ecns.cn Online car-hailing operations in Shanghai's Pudong Airport area resumed on Feb 4 after the Shanghai Road Transport Administration banned the service on Jan 29.

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-05). Senate Unveils $118 Billion Bill With Money for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and New Yemen War. news.antiwar.com The Senate Appropriations Committee on Sunday unveiled a massive $118 billion spending bill that includes military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as spending for President Biden's new war with Yemen's Houthis. The bill is the result of months of negotiations between Senate Democrats and Republicans on border policies and includes $20 billion …

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2024-02-04: News Headlines

newarab (2024-02-04). Ai Weiwei says West's Gaza censorship like 'Mao's China'. newarab.com The popular Chinese artist and political dissident Ai, known for being outspoken in support of the Palestinian cause, said that

tvbrics (2024-02-04). Cultural sector enterprises record remarkable expansion in China. tvbrics.com China has recorded significant growth in revenue and profits for major companies in the cultural sector in 2023…

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Taklimakan Desert braces for first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Sand dunes are covered by snow in Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Feb. 2, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China raises response level for snow. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday raised the emergency response for rain, snow and freezing temperatures in Hubei and Anhui provinces.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xinjiang 'winter nests' becoming quake-proof. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China set to launch two experimental satellites. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). In Numbers: China's forest food output hits 226 million tonnes in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). 'Village gala' celebrated in Guangxi. ecns.cn Locals perform during the "village gala" to celebrate the Spring Festival in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Magnitud 4.6 earthquake hits northwest China's Xinjiang: CENC. ecns.cn A magnitude-4.6 earthquake hit Akqi County in Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Ports across China to see 1.8 mln daily entries, exits during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China is predicted to experience a daily average of 1.8 million entries and exits at ports across China during the Spring Festival holiday, an increase of about 3.3 times over last year, and the same as in 2019.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China sends 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket carrying nine satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Yangjiang, in south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xi inspects troops stationed in Tianjin, extends festival greetings to all servicemen. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected troops stationed in north China's Tianjin Municipality ahead of the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year.

mauinews.com (2024-02-04). Israel should comply with ICJ's rulingIt is a bitter twist of history that 75 years after the horrors of the Holocaust saw the UN adopt the genocide convention, Israel is likely to find itself in the dock of the international court of justice accused of being intent on destroying the Palestinians "in whole or in part".

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China launches world's first in-orbit AI commercial hypersatellite. ecns.cn China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the world's first in-orbit artificial intelligence (AI) commercial hypersatellite on Saturday from waters off the coast of Yangjiang City in south China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Shanghai's Pudong Airport resumes online car-hailing operations. ecns.cn Online car-hailing operations in Shanghai's Pudong Airport area resumed on Feb 4 after the Shanghai Road Transport Administration banned the service on Jan 29.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China's coast guard monitors illegal activity of Philippine civilian vessel. ecns.cn A Chinese coast guard vessel closely monitored and supervised the entire process of a small Philippine civilian vessel which illegally ran aground on China's Ren'ai Reef in South China Sea and delivered supplies to a stranded military ship on Friday, China Coast Guard said in a statement on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). DNA technology helps confirm identities of 10 Chinese soldiers. ecns.cn The identities of 10 Chinese soldiers who were killed in the 1950-1953 Korean War were recently confirmed using DNA technology after their remains were returned to China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xi pays visit to grassroots officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended Chinese New Year greetings to the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. Xi wished the Chinese people both at home and abroad good health, a happy family and good luck in the Year of the Dragon, and wished the motherland peace and prosperity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Smart Dragon 3 rocket successfully completes third space launch. ecns.cn China launched a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, placing nine satellites in space.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-04). China entrega Premio de Amistad a periodista cubano y otros expertos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El gobierno chino entregó hoy el Premio de la Amistad al periodista cubano Sergio Alejandro Gómez y a otros expertos internacionales por sus contribuciones al desarrollo del país.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-04). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

Labor Video Project (2024-02-04). Reinstate Namibian Hasab Mine Unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje. indybay.org Namibian unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje is a union leader at the second largest uranium mine in the world owned by Chinese state owned China General Nuclear Power Group CGNP. She was fired after exposing the conditions at the mine and participating in the Namibian Labour Tribunal last October in the capital Windhoek. She also went to the media and that was one of the charges against her. The Chinese owners said that she had exposed the work conditions embarrassing the company and it's subcontractor Eagle Night Watch. These workers are forced to do mine work at substandard wages with no healthcare and benefits. Sinc…

Ingo Schmidt (2024-02-04). The Indispensable Opponent. indybay.org The West's hostility towards China has increased since China's engine began to stutter. At the same time, the US government is pumping massive amounts of money into the economy and has thus been able to prevent an impending recession for the time being, but is far from regaining its former role as a global engine of growth.

reuters.com (2024-02-03). U.S. launches strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killedThe White House said the United States had informed Iraq ahead of strikes. Baghdad later accused the United States of deception, saying a U.S. claim of coordination with the Iraqi authorities was "unfounded".

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2024-02-02: News Headlines

Esther Lau, Helena Hui Wang, Richard Horton (2024-02-03). Comment] Winner of 2023 Wakley—Wu Lien Teh Prize: are congenital diseases a curse? thelancet.com For the 2023 Wakley—Wu Lien Teh Prize we invited submissions related to five health issues (Spotlights) that deserve to be prioritised for this century: universal health coverage, child and adolescent health, mental health, climate and health, and research for health.1 We were pleased and grateful to receive 112 submissions in response to our call. Essays were selected and discussed among seven editors at The Lancet Group and an external medical expert. The winning essay is "Congenital Curse" by Shu Wang, a neurosurgeon from Beijing Tiantan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, China.

albawaba (2024-02-02). Apple struggles in China despite improved global sales. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Apple has released its fiscal Q1 report for 2024, which showed a break of the declined sales streak that spanned for four quarters, with quarterly 2 percent higher revenue of $119.6 billion and $2.18 in quarterly earnings per diluted share, a 16 percent increase from the previous year, while sales in China are 13 percent less than anticipated numbers from LSEG, with $20.82 billion compared to analysts' estimate of $23.53 billion.Apple's stock price saw a decline of 1.6 percent during trading hours and 2 percent further in extended trading hours, with the tech giant's Chief Financial Officer, Luca…

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). China's deep-sea gas field makes new progress. ecns.cn The second phase of Shenhai Yihao, China's first self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field, saw the onshore manufacturing of its integrated processing platform completed in Qingdao, Shandong province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). ByteDance's platform takes on U.S. e-tailers. ecns.cn TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing platform, is attempting to challenge e-commerce giants such as Amazon of the United States and Shein and Temu of China with its own e-commerce shop that sells made-in-China goods to Americans directly via its app.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Regulation put forward as way to control bride prices. ecns.cn In the ongoing campaign against the escalating bride prices prevailing in rural China, a policy adviser from Jiangxi province has advocated for a solution — introducing a certification system for rural matchmakers.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Efforts pledged to prevent mining accidents. ecns.cn China on Thursday pledged more stringent efforts to prevent major safety accidents in the mining sector, after a spate of serious mining production safety accidents across the nation since 2023, especially in the past two months.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Global South urged to make voices heard. ecns.cn Representatives from G77 and China stated that the organization underscored their critical role in providing the Global South with the means to articulate their shared vision, promote their interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). China to export commuter trains to Indonesia for first time. ecns.cn China's leading train manufacturer CRRC Sifang announced to export commuter electronic trains to Indonesia for the first time, marking another breakthrough after the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail EMU project.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Provincial-level regions set GDP targets at about, above 5% for 2024. ecns.cn As of Wednesday, 31 provincial-level regions in China had announced GDP growth targets of about or above 5 percent for 2024, as stronger momentum is expected to be unleashed in the new year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Xi visits people in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited people in the northern city of Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Picturesque winter scenery of Longtou Mountain in Shaanxi. ecns.cn Picturesque scenery of clouds shrouded Longtou Mountain with snow in Hanzhong, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). In Numbers: China to expand visa-free travel to more countries, seeking further exemptions. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). In Numbers: Number of individually owned businesses in China hits 124 mln. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Hoisting drill for simulated rocket held in S China's commercial spacecraft launch site. ecns.cn A hoisting drill for a simulated rocket at the No. 1 launch pad of Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site was conducted on Thursday in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-02). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

Labor Video Project (2024-02-02). Reinstate Namibian Hasab Mine Unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje. indybay.org Namibian unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje is a union leader at the second largest uranium mine in the world owned by Chinese state owned China General Nuclear Power Group CGNP. She was fired after exposing the conditions at the mine and participating in the Namibian Labour Tribunal last October in the capital Windhoek. She also went to the media and that was one of the charges against her. The Chinese owners said that she had exposed the work conditions embarrassing the company and it's subcontractor Eagle Night Watch. These workers are forced to do mine work at substandard wages with no healthcare and benefits. Sinc…

Otis Grotewohl (2024-02-02). Socialist Korea and People's China strengthen ties. workers.org Representatives of the People's Republic of China and the Democratic People's of Korea (DPRK) held a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, Jan. 26, that they described as productive. The meeting indicated growing solidarity between the two socialist countries. Sun Weidong, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chinese ambassador to the DPRK . . . |

unitedEditor (2024-02-02). "We Denounce the 'Prepared to Fight' Remarks and Express Determination Not to Fight" uwidata.com ASO Taro, the first incumbent Deputy Prime Minister of Japan to make an official visit to Taiwan, delivered a speech in Taipei on August 8, in which he bluntly stated that Japan, Taiwan, the United States, and other volunteer nations must function as a strong deterrent force against China, and that he was "ready to …

WSWS (2024-02-02). Alarm in Canberra over Papua New Guinea-China negotiations on policing co-operation. wsws.org Amid escalating US-led preparations for war with China, any attempt by Beijing to gain a toehold in PNG is a major cause of concern not just in Australia but also Washington.

albawaba (2024-02-01). China recognizes Taliban's ambassador, sets diplomatic precedent. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Chinese President Xi Jinping formally accepted credentials from Mawlawi Asadullah, the Ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, marking the Taliban's official appointment of their ambassador to China. This move positions China as the first nation globally to acknowledge the Taliban ambassador as Afghanistan's legitimate representative abroad.ü§¨Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun told Shoigu that the PRC will support Russia on the "Ukrainian issue" despite continuous pressure from the US and Europe. | Earlier, China recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan. | ‚…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-02-01). China Is 'World's Sole Manufacturing Superpower', 35% Of Global Output. popularresistance.org China has overseen world-historic economic growth through a government-led development model, in which state-owned enterprises control the natural monopolies and "commanding heights" of the economy, state-owned banks give favorable loans to strategic industries, and the state's robust industrial policy helps the country move up the value chain toward higher value-added forms of production. | This model, which Beijing officially refers to as a socialist market economy, has been so successful that a prominent European think tank has acknowledged that "China is now the world's sole manufacturing superpower". | In 20…

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-01). US Establishes New Stockpile in Australia to Prepare for War Over Taiwan. news.antiwar.com The US created a new stockpile of military equipment during drills in Australia last summer to prepare for a future war with China over Taiwan, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The stockpile was left behind after the Talisman Sabre exercises, which ran from July 22 to August 4 and were billed as the largest-ever iteration of …

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Chinese companies retain 2nd place on Hurun Top 500. ecns.cn China retains its second place among the latest version of Global 500 companies, followed by Japan and the UK, according to 2023 Hurun Global 500 Report released on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). High-speed freight train pilot program connects Chongqing and Zhengzhou. ecns.cn Dedicated high-speed cargo trains have started running daily between Chongqing in the country's southwest and Zhengzhou in Central China's Henan province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Railway logistics centers complete. ecns.cn With the establishment of the Harbin Railway Logistics Center on Monday, 39 railway logistics centers across China have been launched, marking a milestone in the development of the railway logistics system and bolstering high-quality social and economic development.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Pioneering zone to be launched in Hunan to propel Sino-African trade. ecns.cn China's green light to build a pioneering zone for in-depth China-Africa economic and trade cooperation in the central Chinese province of Hunan will pave the way for exploring innovative avenues of bilateral collaboration in the next stage.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). SPC approves executions of 3 high-profile killers. ecns.cn Three killers in two high-profile cases were executed on Wednesday after China's top court approved their death penalties.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Antimonopoly law produces good results. ecns.cn China has found no new cases of concentration of business operators by platform companies since the implementation of the new Antimonopoly Law in August last year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Jilin eyes stable foreign trade growth in 2024. ecns.cn Jilin province is expected to see stable growth in foreign trade this year, driven by deepening business ties between China and Russia, surging trade volume facilitated by cross-border e-commerce, and the nation's thriving automobile industry…

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China's fiscal revenue rises 6.4% to over 21t yuan in 2023. ecns.cn China's fiscal revenue rose 6.4 percent year-on-year to over 21 trillion yuan ($2.92 trillion) in 2023, while fiscal expenditure grew by 5.4 percent on a yearly basis to 27.46 trillion yuan.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). U.S. advised to reduce trade curbs on China. ecns.cn An economist in the United States has expressed concern that the country will restrict trade with China in goods unrelated to national security, such as electric vehicles and batteries.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Public risk low after combined H3N2, H10N5 death. ecns.cn China recently reported the death of a 63-year-old woman from Anhui province who died from a mixed infection of H3N2 and H10N5 flu strains, but the case is rare and the likelihood of human-to-human transmission is low.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China's trade in services grows by 10% to over 6.5t yuan. ecns.cn The value of China's trade in services grew by 10 percent year-on-year to 6.57 trillion yuan ($915.29 billion) in 2023, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Sino-Kenyan joint archaeological expedition yields over 2,000 stone artifacts. ecns.cn The Sino-Kenyan joint archaeological expedition at the Lake Bogoria site in Kenya announced the unearthing of 22 sites containing more than 2,000 stone artifacts, according to a report by the China News Service (CNS).

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Human traces and relics dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years found in SW China. ecns.cn More than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, about 60,000 relics including seeds, fruits and spores, alongside traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing left by ancient humans were found at the Mengxihe Site.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Wang: China willing to work for global peace and security. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi told diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations in China on Wednesday that the country is ready to work with all countries to cement the foundations of peace and security and pool strength for friendship and cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Ice skating marathon sets Guinness Record. ecns.cn About 7,000 skaters gathered at the frozen Songhuajiang River, clinching the record and 808 participants completed the ice skating marathon in Jingyu county of Baishan city in Northeast China's Jilin province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Rime scenery appears in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Rime scenery appears in Tacheng, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Jan. 31, 2024. (Photo/VCG)…

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-01). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

infobrics (2024-02-01). BRICS+: An Impressive Enlargement. infobrics.org At the dawn of 2024, from January 1, five more countries became full members of the BRICS, a transnational association, which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totaling ten countries…

infobrics (2024-02-01). BRICS Expanded So What Next. infobrics.org The BRICS group, initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, and China, emerged as a forum for discussion and policy cooperation among key rising market nations…

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-02-01). China ratifica respaldo a Rusia en conflicto ucraniano. telesurtv.net El nuevo titular chino señaló que su país apoya a Rusia en el asunto ucraniano a pesar de la presión de EE.UU. y Europa.

tvbrics (2024-02-01). More than 100 thousand artefacts are found at a Paleolithic site in China. tvbrics.com The age of the excavated site ranges from 50,000 to 70,000 years old…

Ben Norton (2024-02-02). China Is 'World's Sole Manufacturing Superpower' With 35% of Global Output. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Jan 31, 2024 | China's state-led economic development model and robust industrial policy has transformed it into what an influential European think tank calls "the world's sole manufacturing superpower," making up 35% of global gross production — more than the 9 next largest manufacturers combined. | China has overseen world-historic economic growth through a government-led development model, in which

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China shows world how to deliver parcels. ecns.cn Workers sort parcels according to their addresses in a logistics park in the Haimen district of Nantong, Jiangsu province, on Jan 23.More than 4,000 parcels are generated every second in China, adding up to over 350 million each day, with the average person receiving more than 90 last year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). ByteDance's platform takes on U.S. e-tailers. ecns.cn TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing platform, is attempting to challenge e-commerce giants such as Amazon of the United States and Shein and Temu of China with its own e-commerce shop that sells made-in-China goods to Americans directly via its app.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Outbound tourism growth, inbound recovery projected. ecns.cn The China Tourism Academy estimates that the number of outbound visits exceeded 87 million in 2023, a twofold increase compared with the previous year. The figure is more than half of that in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Concert celebrates start of China-France year. ecns.cn Chinese and French musicians brought down the house on Wednesday evening at the Royal Opera of Versailles inside the Palace of Versailles at the opening concert of the 2024 China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China among top destinations for U.S. firms. ecns.cn China will continue to be attractive for companies from the United States, thanks to its massive consumer market and well-established supply chain networks that are hard to replicate, business leaders and analysts said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Chinese paleontologists unveil 14-meter-long dinosaur. ecns.cn Paleontologists in China have discovered a new species of dinosaur that measures 14 meters long, named Gandititan cavocaudatus.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China hopes WTO continues to abide by the rules. ecns.cn China hopes that WTO members can abide by WTO rules in trade remedy investigations and not use trade remedy measures as trade protection tools, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China urges international community to continue supporting Palestinian refugee relief. ecns.cn China called on the international community, especially major donors, to reconsider the decision to halt funding and continue to support the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.asing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China, Japan must nurture a stable and healthy relationship. ecns.cn China and Japan stand as important economic and trade partners for each other and both sides should maintain stable and smooth industrial and supply chains, and promote the healthy and stable development of economic and trade relations.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China's embassy slams UK's 'groundless interference' over Hong Kong basic law. ecns.cn We firmly oppose this UK politician's groundless attack on the legislation on Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong. He has no right whatsoever to interfere in China's internal affairs.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Provincial-level regions set GDP targets at about, above 5% for 2024. ecns.cn As of Wednesday, 31 provincial-level regions in China had announced GDP growth targets of about or above 5 percent for 2024, as stronger momentum is expected to be unleashed in the new year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, guideline and regulations. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Jan. 31.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). New productive forces key to growth, Xi says. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined the key role of new productive forces in underpinning China's high-quality development, saying that the nation must beef up innovation in science and technology to attain a high level of sci-tech self-reliance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Xi visits people in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited people in the northern city of Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Chinese paleontologists unveil 14-meter-long dinosaur. ecns.cn Paleontologists in China have discovered a new species of dinosaur that measures 14 meters long, named Gandititan cavocaudatus.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). China urges international community to continue supporting Palestinian refugee relief. ecns.cn China called on the international community, especially major donors, to reconsider the decision to halt funding and continue to support the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.asing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). New productive forces key to growth, Xi says. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined the key role of new productive forces in underpinning China's high-quality development, saying that the nation must beef up innovation in science and technology to attain a high level of sci-tech self-reliance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China overtakes India to become the world's largest gold jewelry consumer in 2023. ecns.cn China's consumption of gold jewelry overtook India to become the world's top gold jewelry consumer in 2023, becoming the main engine of growth globally as demand has recovered post-pandemic.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). First batch of cross-boundary green electricity certificates issued in Hainan. ecns.cn The first batch of 1,900 cross-boundary green electricity trade certificates was issued in south China's Hainan Province on Wednesday, marking a milestone between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong and Macao administrative regions.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China issues first orange alert for freezing weather. ecns.cn China's first orange alert for freezing since the establishment of the warning system in 2010 was issued by the country's meteorological authority on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). World's largest span arch bridge opens to traffic. ecns.cn The world's largest span arch bridge opened to traffic on Thursday in Tian'e county of Hechi, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China confirms first successful cloning of endangered Xizang cattle breeds. ecns.cn China has successfully cloned both Zhangmu cattle and Apeijiaza cattle, two endangered breeds found in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, scientists announced Monday.

tvbrics (2024-02-01). China to allocate 30 million yuan to rebuild landslide-hit areas. tvbrics.com Currently, 918 people from 223 families have been evacuated…

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). In Numbers: Xinjiang sees robust tourism growth in 2023. ecns.cn

a guest author (2024-02-01). Desmontando la hipocresía occidental sobre Xinjiang y Gaza. workers.org Estatua del Presidente Mao Zedong en Kashgar, Región Autónoma Uigur de Xinjiang. Desmontando la hipocresía occidental sobre Xinjiang y Gaza Por Arjae Red Arjae Red, activista sindical y dirigente del Partido Mundo Obrero, junto con Sara Flounders, redactora colaboradora de Mundo Obrero, viajó en mayo de 2023 a la Región . . . |

Workers World Party (2024-02-01). PDF of February 1 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Int'l Court puts Israel on notice for war crimes Hamas, PFLP hold joint meeting PFLP condemns U.S./Britain sanctions on Yemen Mundo Obrero: Desmontando la hipocresía occidental sobre Xinjiang y Gaza Editorial: CCR lawsuit: A blow to the war criminals Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Giant panda cubs make appearance for Chinese New Year celebration. ecns.cn Keepers hold giant panda cubs during acelebration event for the upcoming Spring Festival at the Chongqing Zoo, Feb. 2, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). HK officials clarify fallacies over legislation of Article 23. ecns.cn Hong Kong on Tuesday began a monthlong public consultation about the legislation of Article 23, by way of introducing a new piece of legislation titled Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Splendid lanterns illuminate Baotu Spring in Shandong. ecns.cn The 43rd Baotu Spring Lantern Show is scheduled to kick off on Feb. 10, 2024, the first day of the Year of the Dragon in Jinan.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Shanghai makes great strides in improving business environment. ecns.cn A total of 535,500 new market entities were registered in Shanghai in 2023, up 29.1 percent year-on-year, according to a white paper released by Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Shanghai vows more efforts to assist global trade, foreign businesses. ecns.cn Shanghai will continue making efforts in key areas, including better facilitating international trade and foreign business in the city, deepening the high-level opening-up of the free trade zone, accelerating the development of the pilot zone for Silk Road e-commerce cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Hoisting drill for CZ-8 rocket conducted in Hainan. ecns.cn A hoisting drill was carried out on Thursday to welcome the CZ-8 rocket launch mission.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Flight path adjusted for aviation safety. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Wednesday defended its decision to adjust the flight path of the M503 flight route, saying it is necessary to ensure aviation safety and convenience for both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Ryan Cristián (2024-02-01). Russian ICJ Victory, Chinese Uyghurs And Hypocrisy & Israel Openly Starving Hostages/Palestine Alike. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/1/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

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