Daily Archives: June 11, 2024

2024-06-11: News Headlines

Gabisile (2024-06-11). Call to end Palestinian suffering. sanews.gov.za Call to end Palestinian suffering | South Africa will continue to do everything within its power to preserve the existence of the Palestinian people as a group, and to end all acts of apartheid and genocide. | This is according to the International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, who spoke in Russia on Tuesday. | The Foreign Ministers from the expanded BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) group of nations met for a two-day meeting focused on current international relations, global governance reform and conflict resolution. | Pandor told her colleagues that South Africa welco…

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). 5.0-magnitude earthquake hits Xinjiang, no casualties reported. ecns.cn A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Weili County, Bayingolin Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region at 1: 35 am Tuesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.

newleftreview (2024-06-11). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.

Dan Becker, Consortium News. (2024-06-11). Gaza And United Nations Veto Power. popularresistance.org In the United Nations Charter, the very sentence that establishes the Security Council's permanent-five veto power ends — surprisingly — in these nine words: ". . . a party to a dispute shall abstain from voting." | Let's allow the phrase to sink in for a moment before acknowledging that there is indeed a host of conditions, requirements, litmus tests and hoops to jump through before the phrase can be invoked and applied to a resolution. | But at the same time, it's also crucial and a bit remarkable to remember that the five permanent members (P5) of the Security Council — Britain, China, France…

Diego Ramos, Scheer Post. (2024-06-11). Study Finds Indicators Of Economic Growth Without Environmental Harm. popularresistance.org A recent study conducted by researchers from China, France, the Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Britain, and South Africa has found evidence of separation between economic growth and environmental degradation in China's most economically significant lake basin. | The Yangtze River Delta, which was studied by the team, accounts for only 4 percent of the country's land area but a quarter of its gross domestic product (GDP). Some of China's major industries, including chip, electric vehicle, robot and battery manufacturers and developers in software and artificial intelligence are concentrated in the delta.

Editor (2024-06-11). 94% of Americans Want to End Ukraine War, but US Rejects China Peace Deal, Opposes Talks With Russia. scheerpost.com

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Beijing Symphony Orchestra enchants audience with renowned violinist. ecns.cn On Friday, the Beijing Symphony Orchestra mesmerized audiences at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing with a captivating concert featuring Vineta Sareika-Volkner, the concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Foundation for empowering women opens chapter in LA. ecns.cn With the flame of entrepreneurship for women burning bright in both China and the United States, The Inner Mountain Foundation, a global women's empowerment community, has launched its first United States-located chapter in Los Angeles in early June to support more women in expanding their inner strength and overcoming self-limitations.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Weak yen a double-edged sword, say mkt mavens. ecns.cn The depreciation of the Japanese yen has created ups and downs in China, both promoting outbound tourism and the value of renminbi and Chinese assets while also presenting some problems for Chinese exporters.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). 500 flood-trapped residents reach safety in Guangxi. ecns.cn Officers, in coordination with local emergency services, successfully evacuated all 500 residents from 176 households to safety from rain-flooded villages in Baise City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Tour guide captivates visitors with Shaanxi charm. ecns.cn Explaining the nuances of history captures more attention by using a unique approach, Yang Feiyue reports.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). First China-developed CKD6S shunting locomotive goes offline in Sichuan. ecns.cn Developed by China's rolling stock manufacturer, the first CKD6S locomotive rolled off the line in Ziyang, Sichuan Province on Monday. It is China's first shunting locomotive used for EurAsian Conformity (EAC) certification.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). People from Taiwan Straits celebrate Dragon Boat Festival together on river. ecns.cn People from both sides of the Taiwan Straits splash water on the Hanjiang River to welcome the Dragon Boat Festival in Shishi, Quanzhou, Fujian Province on June 10, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Expert predicts positive export outlook for H2. ecns.cn China's ongoing optimization of its export goods structure and expansion of its trading partnerships will help mitigate the effects of rising trade barriers and other external challenges.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). First national 'Class Super League' friendly match kicks off in Guizhou. ecns.cn A friendly match held between the school teams from Xizang Autonomous Region and Guizhou Province in Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, June 10, 2024. | It is the opening event of the first national "Class Super League" (or Banchao) friendly match in 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). N.China braces for peak of strongest heatwave. ecns.cn A new wave of scorching heat, marking the strongest this year, is set to peak from Monday to Thursday in northern parts of the country, with temperatures in some places expected to hit record highs.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). International commercial launch center preparing for maiden mission. ecns.cn Construction of the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center has been completed in Wenchang, a coastal city in Hainan province, after nearly two years of work, the center said in a news release.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). U.S. urged to stop Taiwan provocations. ecns.cn The recent words and actions of the United States, including those of President Joe Biden, on the Taiwan question have been detrimental to cross-Strait and U.S.-China relations, and the U.S. should stop its provocations, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Ministry punishes aid body for suspected cheating, dereliction of duty. ecns.cn The Ministry of Civil Affairs has imposed administrative punishments on the China Charities Aid Foundation for Children after investigating its staff members' alleged fraudulent activities and dereliction of dut…

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). HK Dragon Boat team prepares for international race. ecns.cn Royal X dragon boat team members paddle hard during a training session for the 2024 Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races at Deep Water Bay in Hong Kong.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Beijing police detain four in subway construction collapse investigation. ecns.cn The investigative team concluded that the accident was a result of unauthorized operations by construction personnel and inadequate safety management by the unit at fault.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Experts call for efforts to expand demand. ecns.cn Overall price levels in China are likely to rise, from moderately to significantly, as domestic demand is expected to improve amid a series of policy measures aimed at boosting consumption and increasing investment, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). China chic dominates graduation ceremonies. ecns.cn Wearing baccalaureate gowns adorned with traditional Chinese-style decorations is all the rage for Chinese and foreign graduates this year. The popularity of traditional Chinese attire is continuing to grow and such a trend has fueled the growth of online retailers.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Robotics engineers help to promote industrial transformation. ecns.cn Na Peng (right) and his colleague check a spot welding robot in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning province, on June 3, 2024.Na Peng debugs the program of the industrial robot control system in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning province, on June 3, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua]…

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Beijing-Tangshan rail construction gears up for enhanced regional links. ecns.cn Construction of the Beijing-Tangshan Intercity Railway has been making rapid advances, reflected by faster tunneling progress reports from participating State-owned builders. | D…

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). New arachnid species identified in Southwest China. ecns.cn Chinese researchers recently published a study unveiling the discovery of Trechaleidae, the 74th spider family in China. The research team at Southwest University, led by Zhang Zhisheng, also reported the identification of a previously unknown species of arachnids in Tsona county of the Xizang autonomous region.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Exchange of letters boosts China-UAE ties. ecns.cn Recently, Hamdan directly expressed to President Xi Jinping his wish to visit China to see giant pandas.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Revitalizing CPEC and strengthening China-Pakistan ties. ecns.cn The recent visit of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif to China marks a pivotal moment in the enduring and evolving relationship between Pakistan and China.

ecns.cn (2024-06-11). Grand Chinese musical and dance gala premieres in Sydney. ecns.cn "Ode to the Rivers," a grand musical and dance performance, premieres in Sydney on the evening of June 9, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/ Gu Shihong) | The event was jointly hosted by the AustCham Beijing and Sunny Performing Arts Inc..

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2024-06-11). China springs a BRI surprise on U.S. mronline.org The report of the death of China's Belt and Road Initiative [BRI] was an exaggeration, after all.

geo.tv (2024-06-11). Four US academics stabbed in China's Beishan park in daytime attack. geo.tv

Shane Quinn (2024-06-11). Instigation of Rebellions in Tibet. globalresearch.ca

Ragip Soylu (2024-06-11). Nato or Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? Turkey's Erdogan goes for both. middleeasteye.net Nato or Shanghai Cooperation Organisation? Turkey's Erdogan goes for both | The Turkish president's expected attendance at rival summits in the same month highlight's Ankara's complex geopolitical moves | | Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Ank…

ptcnews.tv (2024-06-11). Four US academics on visit to China stabbed in Jilin public park. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Four US College instructors were injured after a stabbing incident in a public park while visiting their partner campus in China, according to CNN, citing a school official. | Cornell College instructors in Mount Vernon, Iowa, were at a public park with a staff member from their partner university on Monday (local time) when they suffered injuries "in a serious incident," according to school President Jonathan Brand."We have been in contact with all four instructors and are assisting them during this time," Brand stated.Jen Visser, the school's spokesperson, told CNN The stabbing occurred in Jilin…

tvbrics (2024-06-11). Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin summarises results of his visit to China. tvbrics.com He spoke about the importance of mutual trade and bilateral co-operation between the countries…

Khushboo Razdan (2024-06-11). FBI official admits mistakes, vows to improve relations with Asian-American communities. scmp.com Bureau tries outreach after criticism of its role in the now-disbanded China Initiative and the programme's lingering repercussions for people with ties to China.

Guest Blogger (2024-06-11). Updated Hydrogen Costings. wattsupwiththat.com The cost of producing and installing electrolysers for green hydrogen production in China, the US and Europe — three of the world's biggest markets — has risen by more than 50% compared to last year, research house BloombergNEF (BNEF) has found, rather than the gradual reduction its analysis had previously indicated.

Bochen Han (2024-06-11). US-Japan-South Korea training fellowship opens amid tense tech race with China. scmp.com AI, quantum technology, biosecurity and space are on the agenda for selected mid-level officials from the three countries.

Agence France-Presse (2024-06-11). Czechs to open cultural centre in Taiwan, risking China's ire. scmp.com CTK news agency quoted Czech Centres head Jitka Panek Jurkova as saying that Czechs 'want to be seen and heard in Taipei'. Czech officials foster close ties with Taiwan.

Business Insider (2024-06-11). US plans to turn Taiwan Strait into 'unmanned Hellscape' if China invades: top admiral. scmp.com US has plans to deploy thousands of drones if mainland China invades Taiwan, said Samuel Paparo, adding the 'Hellscape' strategy is designed to distract China and buy the US time to respond.

aljazeera (2024-06-11). Four Cornell College tutors stabbed in China park attack: US officials. aljazeera.com The group, on a visit to a partner university in northeast China's Jilin province, were attacked while visiting a temple…

aljazeera (2024-06-11). Hong Kong hits back as UK judge says rule of law 'profoundly compromised'. aljazeera.com Hong Kong chief executive defends territory's judiciary amid concerns about impact of security and sedition laws.

aljazeera (2024-06-11). Video: Four US college tutors stabbed in northern China. aljazeera.com Four American tutors from a university in Iowa have been injured in a stabbing attack at a park in northeast China.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-06-11). 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.

teleSUR, MS (2024-06-11). 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.

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