Daily Archives: June 9, 2024

2024-06-09: News Headlines

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-06-09). 94% Of Americans Want To End Ukraine War, But US Rejects Peace Deal. popularresistance.org Polling shows that the vast majority of people in the United States and Western Europe want negotiations to end the war in Ukraine. | Despite this, NATO opposes a peace proposal made by China and Brazil, and refuses to invite Russia to a so-called "peace conference" that the Western powers are holding in Switzerland from June 15-16. | The Institute for Global Affairs of Eurasia Group, an avowedly pro-NATO and anti-Russia consulting firm that has worked extensively with Western governments, published a study this June titled "The New Atlanticism". | The survey found that the 94% of people in the US and 88% in West…

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2024-06-09). China, Russia And Iran Call On The West To Restore Nuclear Deal. popularresistance.org China, Russia and Iran, three of the seven original signatories of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or Iran nuclear deal, issued a joint statement on Wednesday, June 5, asking the European signatories to take efforts to restore the deal. | "The People's Republic of China, the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Russian Federation are convinced that it is time for Western Countries to demonstrate political will, stop the continued cycle of escalation that has been going on for almost two years and take the necessary steps towards the revival of the JCPOA. This can still be done," the statement reads.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). Young U.S. representatives begin youth exchange program in Chongqing. ecns.cn A total of 23 young representatives, including college students, professors and engineers from Fortune 500 companies across the United States, kicked off a five-day visit on the "Bridge of the Future" China-U.S. Youth Exchange Program Flagship event in Southwest China's Chongqing municipality on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). Dismal result leads to Seoul search. ecns.cn Team China's narrow escape from a home defeat to Thailand has granted its World Cup qualifying campaign seemingly nothing more than a stay of execution, leaving fans frustrated by the beleaguered side's bleak future prospects.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). May exports grow better than expected. ecns.cn China's exports grew better than expected in May, with analysts pointing to improved external demand and strong resilience in foreign trade, providing a solid base for achieving its annual economic target.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). Stronger strategic coordination stressed. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined the need for China and Brazil to adhere to the strategic nature of the bilateral relationship and constantly strengthen their strategic coordination, while enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation on all fronts.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). (W.E.Talk) Donald Worster: To Build Eco-civilization, China and the West Need Each Other. ecns.cn Ecology, is created in 19th Century, attracting more and more attention worldwide. What is ecology? Why building eco-civilization need China and the West? Donald Worster, a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAA&S) and one of the founders of the field of environment history, noted during the exclusive interview with W.E.Talk from CNS, that eco-civilization is a cultural "answer" to environmental problems.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). Record 13.4 million sit for gaokao nationwide. ecns.cn China's annual college entrance examination, known as the gaokao, began on Friday with a record-breaking 13.42 million students taking the test nationwide.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). A tour of World Heritage Sites in China>. ecns.cn Every year on the second Saturday of June, China celebrates its Cultural and Natural Heritage Day. Get onboard and prepare to explore some of China's World Heritage Sites on this trip.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). Job fair for university graduates held in Yunnan. ecns.cn A job fair for university graduates was held at Yunnan Minzu University, in Southwest China's Yunnan province on Wednesday, according to news portal ynet.com.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). China opposes Philippines' attempt to permanently occupy Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday said the Philippines should not attempt to permanently occupy Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). Tourism improves Cambodia relations. ecns.cn China and Cambodia are poised to strengthen tourism cooperation, aiming to leverage their rich cultural and natural resources for mutual economic and social benefits.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). China's World Natural Heritage Sites. ecns.cn Let's take a look at different stories and brilliant ideas about China's natural heritage.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). Xi reaffirms good ties with Pakistan. ecns.cn Beijing and Islamabad reaffirmed their ironclad friendship on Friday, with both sides vowing to continue enhancing high-quality cooperation on joint construction of the Belt and Road and stepping up the building of a closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). U.S.-China subnational climate action: a step towards real collaboration. ecns.cn The U.S.-China High-Level Event on Subnational Climate Action, held from May 29 to 30 in Berkeley, California, marks a significant milestone in international environmental cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-06-09). One man dies as dragon boat capsizes during race in Hubei. ecns.cn One man was killed after a dragon boat capsized in a river during a race in Huangmei county of Hubei province on Saturday, local media reported.

Martin Hacthoun (2024-06-09). Cuba thanks China for its help to build up energy grid. plenglish.com Havana, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's Minister of Energy and Mines, Vicente de la O Levy, thanked the people and government of China for their support to strengthen this Caribbean country's power grid.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-06-09). Cuba-China relations are at their best, says Cuban FM. plenglish.com Havana, June 9 (Prensa Latina) Relations between Cuba and China are nowadays at their best moment, and a glorious future has just begun to continue these bilateral ties, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said.

Pavel López Lazo (2024-06-09). Turkey imposes 40 percent tariff on vehicle imports from China. plenglish.com Ankara, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) Türkiye will impose an additional 40% tariff on vehicle imports from China at a minimum of US$7,000, starting July 7, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Sunday.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-06-09). EcoWaste Coalition Calls on FDA to Test Soft Plastic Balls for Hazardous Chemicals. pressenza.com 9 June 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the lead regulatory agency for toy safety, to test softballs, specifically those made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic, for harmful chemicals that are banned or restricted in children's toys. | The group made the suggestion after some European governments recalled or withdrew from the market several soft plastic balls, mostly made in China, for containing banned or restricted chemicals of concern, including endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like phthalates and persistent organic pollutants (…

The Independent (2024-06-09). Cooperation with China helps Africa realize blue economy aspirations. independent.co.ug * "Fishing is a rewarding vocation that has enabled me to educate my children, feed them, and pursue other businesses on the side," said Mohamed Chamira, a fisherman with 57 years of experience. * China has been carrying out fishery cooperation with nearly 20 African countries and their partnerships hold huge potential. * By March …

aljazeera (2024-06-09). Polls open in 20 EU countries to elect new European Parliament. aljazeera.com The vote will shape how the EU tackles Russia, industrial rivarly with China and the US, climate change and migration.

The Independent (2024-06-09). Ugandan, Chinese vocational schools partner up to boost training, employment. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda's Luyanzi Institute of Technology (LIT), a vocational school in Kampala, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hunan Mechanical and Electrical Polytechnic (HMEP) in China to enhance training and employment opportunities for its students. Ayub Sooma, chairperson of LIT, signed the MoU at LIT with Chen Li, vice …

Bárbara Gómez (2024-06-09). Agradecen en Cuba apoyo de China para fortalecer matriz energética. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 jun (RHC) El ministro cubano de Energía y Minas, Vicente de la O Levy, agradeció al pueblo y Gobierno de China por su apoyo para fortalecer la matriz energética de nuestro país.

Bárbara Gómez (2024-06-09). Nexos entre Cuba y China están en su mejor momento, afirma canciller. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 jun (RHC) Las relaciones entre los gobiernos de Cuba y China están hoy en su mejor momento y ha comenzado un futuro con más esplendor para continuar esos vínculos, afirmó el ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de nuestro país, Bruno Rodríguez.

teleSUR, MS (2024-06-09). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-06-09). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.

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