(2024-03-12). Confident Dragon Lays Out Modernization Roadmap. thealtworld.com As Project Ukraine goes down the drain of history, Project Taiwan will go on overdrive. Forever Wars never die. | This is the Year of the Wooden Dragon, according to China's classic wuxing ("five elements") culture. The dragon, one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, is a symbol of power, nobility and intelligence. Wood adds growth, development and prosperity. | Call it a summary of where China is heading in 2024. | The second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was finalized on Sunday in Beijing. | The wider world should know that within the…
(2024-03-12). Russia's reliance on China, North Korea and Iran over Ukraine has 'potential to undermine': top US official. scmp.com Moscow's dire circumstances could lead to upended 'non-proliferation norms' and fuel disinformation meant to interfere with elections, Senate hears.
(2024-03-12). Biden budget promotes war in Ukraine, Middle East, China and at US-Mexico border. wsws.org The budget document combines massive military outlays with false and demagogic promises of health and education spending to be funded by tax increases on the wealthy.
(2024-03-12). In Numbers: China plants nearly 4 million hectares of forest in 2023. ecns.cn
(2024-03-12). Flocks of argali sheep cross over mountains in NW China. ecns.cn Photographers have spotted flocks of argali sheep crossing over the mountains in Madoi County, northwest China's Qinghai Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-03-12). 5% GDP goal in line with growth plan, expert says. ecns.cn China's aim for a GDP growth of about 5 percent this year is in line with its task to build a modern socialist country through high-quality development, said Michael Dunford, a leading scholar in the field of economic geography from the United Kingdom.
(2024-03-12). China, Myanmar Crisis to Dominate ASEAN Summit. trtworld.com
(2024-03-12). Economic blueprint enthuses MNC execs. ecns.cn China's latest economic blueprint unveiled at the two sessions reflects the nation's pragmatic attitude toward high-quality development.
(2024-03-12). US State Department requests US$4 billion to outcompete China. scmp.com Request includes US$2 billion to create international infrastructure fund that provides alternative to Chinese infrastructure funding.
(2024-03-12). Molly & Shaolin Show: What is China's 'AI+' . ecns.cn
(2024-03-12). Guangdong sees trade growth in first 2 months of year. ecns.cn Guangdong province saw significant growth among major trading partners in the first two months of 2024. This played a big part in boosting the province's overall foreign trade industrial development.
(2024-03-12). China completes plantation of nearly 4 mln hectares of forest in 2023. ecns.cn China made new strides in achieving afforestation in 2023 with over 3.99 million hectares of forest planted, according to data from the National Greening Commission on Tuesday.
news.yahoo.com (2024-03-12). Ariel Henry: Haiti's prime minister resigns as law and order collapsesHaiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign, the chair of the Caribbean group of countries has said, following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the country. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in Haiti.
(2024-03-12). Angolan President to travel to China to strengthen relations. plenglish.com Luanda, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The President of Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, will leave today to China for an official visit from March 15 to 17, which is expected to contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations.
(2024-03-12). Apple to expand in China with new research labs. ecns.cn Apple Inc said on Tuesday that it is expanding in China with new applied research labs, in its latest move to tap into the country's manufacturing and research and development prowess to produce the best products.
(2024-03-12). China May Become First Country To Deliver Samples From Mars To Earth In 2030 #China#Become#First#Country#Deliver#Samples#Mars#Earth#2030 #Facebook,#Twitter,#Meta,#Instagram,#TikTok. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) By Alimat Aliyeva | In mid-February, NASA announced that the Perseverance rover was | at risk of losing the ability to shoot lasers at Martian rocks | because one of its instruments …
(2024-03-12). Green hydrogen, ammonia, ethanol highlighted for nation's carbon reduction. ecns.cn Expanding the use of green hydrogen, ammonia and ethanol will be crucial for China to achieve deep cuts in carbon emissions while ensuring domestic energy security, as the future growth of power generation will mainly come from nonfossil resources.
(2024-03-12). The gates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 2). mronline.org Notwithstanding Mao's admonition to his PLO visitors to avoid book worship—including and especially of his own works—his writings on guerrilla warfare had by then become canon, and for good reason.
(2024-03-12). China's auto exports cruising in top gear. ecns.cn China's auto exports maintained fast growth momentum, with a year-on-year increase of more than 30 percent during the first two months of this year, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed Monday.
(2024-03-12). Construction of record-breaking deepwater jacket Haiji-2 completed. ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction"ÄÄon Tuesday in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-03-12). China, EU hold defense and security policy dialogue. ecns.cn The 14th China-European Union defense and security policy dialogue was held in Beijing on Monday, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday morning.
(2024-03-12). Alibaba to invest $640m in HK's entertainment industry. ecns.cn The digital media and entertainment unit of tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced on Monday that it plans to invest no less than HK$5 billion ($639.4 million) over the next five years to bolster the development of Hong Kong's culture and film industries.
(2024-03-12). Xiong'an eyes hub of innovation, startups. ecns.cn Xiong'an New Area in North China's Hebei province is building itself into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship in the new era, with the area's atmosphere for innovation and entrepreneurship becoming increasingly strong.
(2024-03-12). Drone, fireworks show staged to celebrate Longtaitou in N China. ecns.cn A drone light show is staged over Jinyang Lake Park to celebrate the traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, March 11, 2024.
(2024-03-12). The fates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 2). mronline.org Notwithstanding Mao's admonition to his PLO visitors to avoid book worship—including and especially of his own works—his writings on guerrilla warfare had by then become canon, and for good reason.
(2024-03-12). Tianjin welcomes Tourists from 30 foreign countries on maiden cruise trip. ecns.cn Over 1,100 tourists from 30 foreign countries boarding Zuiderdam cruise ship arrived in Tianjin on Monday, marking the ship's first trip to the North China's coastal city.
(2024-03-12). China slams India's tunnel inauguration in border area. ecns.cn China has expressed strong dissatisfaction to India over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at a tunnel inauguration in the eastern sector of the China-India border, saying that India has no right to develop China's Zangnan, or the southern part of the Xizang autonomous region.
(2024-03-12). Syria bets on the Chinese contribution in rebuilding its industries. plenglish.com Damascus, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Minister of Industry, Abdul Qader Joukhadar, expressed his country's determination to strengthen economic, technological and industrial cooperation relations with China, particularly in the reconstruction phases.
(2024-03-12). Asian films hog limelight, shine at regional awards. ecns.cn Asian movies are gaining popularity and recognition not only with audiences but also at professional awards and industry shows, with movies and professionals from Asian countries bagging awards at the 17th Asian Film Awards on Sunday in Hong Kong.
(2024-03-12). China's General Administration of Sport: sports to play an important role in country's development. tvbrics.com 
He made the statement at a press conference held in Beijing…
(2024-03-12). Well-preserved Ming Dynasty tomb unearthed in Shanxi. ecns.cn The Shanxi Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology recently published new excavation information about a well-preserved tomb dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Xinzhou city, Shanxi province.
(2024-03-12). Archives 2020: People's World reports from inside Wuhan. peoplesworld.org 
This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Four years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Though vaccination and public health measures have largely succeeded in making coronavirus manageable, it has officially taken seven million lives; health officials and researchers believe the true toll is …
(2024-03-12). China's top legislature concludes annual session. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 11, 2024.
(2024-03-12). The Heat: Two Sessions. america.cgtn.com 
Chinese officials and lawmakers closed out the Two Sessions after more than a week of meetings and deliberations. Those policy decisions will now serve as the country's blueprint going forward. What are the key takeaways? | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics and a China Forum expert. |
(2024-03-12). Driver apprehended after car accident injures 11 in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Eleven people were injured after a car collided with pedestrians and electric bicycles in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday morning, the local traffic police said.
(2024-03-12). Chengdu emerges as drone hub in western China. ecns.cn Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan province is leveraging its advantages in the industrial drone sector to build itself into a low-altitude economic hub in western China.
(2024-03-12). Chinese scholar introduces nation's human rights protection of the disabled at Human Rights Council. ecns.cn More than 7.1 million disabled people in rural China have been lifted out of absolute poverty, making a historic leap from the pursuit of subsistence poverty to the promotion of common prosperity.
(2024-03-12). Spring ploughing season begins in SW China. ecns.cn As the farming season comes, farmers are busy with spring ploughing across China.
(2024-03-12). 'The Spring City' sees blooming beauty. ecns.cn Visitors flock to Yuantong mountain to enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms and begonia flowers in Kunming, also known as "The Spring City" in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 11, 2024.
(2024-03-12). The Maldives signs military pact with China. wsws.org The new agreement will undoubtedly ring alarm bells in New Delhi and also Washington as the US and India heighten their confrontation with China throughout South Asia.
(2024-03-12). Chinese provinces in talks with state banks on debt. wsws.org During China's National People's Congress last week, officials from some of the country's most indebted provinces met with leading state banks to negotiate debt repayments on billions of dollars of liabilities.
(2024-03-12). Biden says he will sign law banning TikTok if Congress passes it. wsws.org President Biden said on Friday he would sign an anti-Chinese bill that would ban TikTok if the social media app is not sold by its Beijing-based owner ByteDance to a US company within six months of the law's adoption.
(2024-03-12). Explosión de gas en una mina china deja al menos siete muertos. telesurtv.net Medios chinos señalaron que los siete fallecidos lograron ser extraídos con vida, pero murieron debido a la gravedad de las lesiones provocadas por el derrumbe.
(2024-03-12). Siria y China impulsan cooperación en sector industrial. telesurtv.net Los altos funcionarios abordaron las líneas de producción y la formación de recursos humanos en el campo tecnológico.
(2024-03-12). Rusia, China e Irán realizarán ejercicios en el Golfo de Omán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa ruso informó de la llegada de varios buques al puerto iraní de Chabahar para participar en las maniobras, llamadas 'Cinturón Marítimo de Seguridad 2024'.
(2024-03-12). Iran, Russia and China in Gulf of Oman joint naval drill. newarab.com 
China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. | Footage aired by Chinese state television and a video released by the Russian navy showed the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". | China sent the guided-missile destroyer Urumqi and the guided-missile frigate Linyi to the exercise. Russia's forces are being led by the Varyag, a Slava-class cruiser. | More than 20 ships, support vessels and combat boats from the three countries, as well as naval helicopters, are involved in the exercise.