(2024-07-03). The Heat: Middle East crisis escalates. america.cgtn.com 
Nearly nine months into the conflict in Gaza, the Hamas-run Health Ministry there reports nearly 38,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks, and more than 87,000 have been wounded. | On the Israeli side, the death toll is estimated to be about 1,100, with dozens of hostages still held captive. Sigrid Kaag, the United Nations Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, spoke about conditions in Gaza, at a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday. | Meanwhile, fighting between the Israeli Defense Forces and Hezbollah have increased at the Lebanon-Israel border. Increased cross-border, ti…
(2024-07-03). Peace Mission to Philippines exposes U.S. militarism's harm to population. workers.org 
As the Pentagon dangerously increases its military presence in nations close to China in preparation for another imperialist war, a group of U.S. anti-war activists participated in a Peace Mission to the Philippines May 14-29 to expose and oppose U.S. militarism in the Philippines. Organized by BAYAN USA, it included . . . |
(2024-07-03). 240,000 People Evacuated In China Rainstorms. latintimes.com China has been enduring extreme weather conditions in recent months, from torrential rainfall to searing heat waves.
(2024-07-03). China praises UN resolution on artificial intelligence. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) China noted the importance of the recent approval of a key resolution on cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the United Nations, at the proposal of Beijing and supported by more than 140 countries.
(2024-07-03). China will not allow third parties to slander relations with Cuba. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ming stated on Wednesday at a press conference in Beijing that China will not allow third parties to slander her country's relations with Cuba. In response to a publication in the Wall Street Journal, according to which there are listening stations in Chinese military bases in Cuba, she commented that "we have taken note of the report and also of the fact that Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío has pointed out that the report is groundless. The alleged Chinese military bases have never existed, nor have they ever been seen by an…
(2024-07-03). Putin to meet with leaders of seven countries in Astana. plenglish.com Moscow, Jul 3 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with leaders of other countries at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, Presidential Advisor Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday.
(2024-07-03). Ex-US pilot in Australia faces extradition to face trumped-up charges of assisting China. wsws.org Daniel Duggan, a former US Marine pilot, confronts dubious charges of training Chinese military pilots that could see him jailed for 65 years.
(2024-07-03). Pingjiang in Hunan hit hard by major flooding. ecns.cn He Xinmao was filming people reinforcing a dam in Pingjiang county, Hunan province on Monday afternoon when it became clear that something terrible was about to happen.
(2024-07-03). Hundreds of UK pupils set off for Mandarin learning journey in China. ecns.cn Nearly 1,200 United Kingdom pupils from 61 state secondary schools across England are poised to embark on a Mandarin learning adventure in China from July.
(2024-07-03). Tech war: US revoked 8 licences for exporting goods to China's Huawei in 2024. scmp.com The Biden administration is taking to new measures to thwart Huawei, which has started to rebound despite US sanctions.
(2024-07-03). 4 Chinese-military linked companies put on US trade sanctions list. scmp.com Two of the companies were added to the list because of their ties to a South African flying academy which trained China's military forces using Western and Nato sources.
(2024-07-03). University in Yunnan Province launches China's first coffee major. ecns.cn Yunnan Agricultural University has successfully applied for the establishment of China's first Coffee Science and Engineering major, becoming the first institution in the country to offer undergraduate training in coffee-related knowledge.
(2024-07-03). Taiwan says China seized fishing boat near Chinese coast. aljazeera.com Taiwan demands Beijing release crew and vessel seized from outside Taiwanese waters near Kinmen Islands.
(2024-07-03). Bilateral relations between China and Kazakhstan in numbers. ecns.cn China and Kazakhstan established diplomatic relations in 1992 and advanced their relationship to a permanent comprehensive strategic partnership in 2019. In 2022, the two sides agreed to build a community with a shared future defined by lasting friendship, a high degree of mutual trust and sharing weal and woe.
(2024-07-03). China and Philippines hold talks to defuse South China Sea tension. ecns.cn China and the Philippines have held talks to defuse the tension in the South China Sea, agreeing to continue to maintain dialogue and consultation to manage conflicts and disputes.
(2024-07-03). China's trade landscape a battleground, as data shows tariff duels to escalate with WTO hamstrung. scmp.com With multiple trade investigations being conducted against Chinese goods and the WTO incapable of acting as international arbiter, analysts and official data suggest this is only the start of a long trend.
(2024-07-03). More foreign tourists wowed by 'China travel' experiences. ecns.cn With China's visa-free "friends circle" steadily expanding, many netizens on social media have observed a noticeable increase in foreign tourists. From major cities to renowned attractions in central and western regions, even lesser-known rural villages rarely visited by Chinese locals have become popular destinations for international travelers. "ÄÄ…
(2024-07-03). Xi says China to assume rotating presidency of SCO following Kazakhstan. ecns.cn China will assume the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) following Kazakhstan, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Wednesday.
(2024-07-03). Xi hails uniqueness of China-Kazakhstan partnership. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday that China and Kazakhstan have established a unique permanent comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2024-07-03). Ex-Trump adviser says China's clash with Philippines is 'dress rehearsal' for Taiwan attack. scmp.com Matthew Pottinger, who served on former US president Donald Trump's National Security Council, also endorsed joint US-Philippine resupply missions to the Second Thomas Shoal.
(2024-07-03). Ningxia goji berries get leg up in global market. ecns.cn Goji berry products from Northwest China's Ningxia Hui autonomous region are expected to further expand their share in the global market.
(2024-07-03). Xi says China, Kazakhstan are companions on path to modernization. ecns.cn China and Kazakhstan are companions on the path to modernization, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here Wednesday when jointly meeting the press with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
(2024-07-03). Scientist earns prestigious physics award for pioneering work with China's FAST telescope. ecns.cn Chinese scientist Li Di has been named the recipient of the individual prize at the 17th Marcel Grossmann Awards for his groundbreaking work utilizing China's Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST).
(2024-07-03). Xi says ready to join Tokayev for more substantive, dynamic China-Kazakhstan community with shared future. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that he is ready to work with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to jointly build a more substantive and dynamic China-Kazakhstan community with a shared future.
(2024-07-03). Xi says China regards Kazakhstan priority in neighborhood diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that the Chinese side regards Kazakhstan as a priority in China's neighborhood diplomacy and an important partner for cooperation in Central Asia.
(2024-07-03). China's AI unicorns surge to 71. ecns.cn From 2023 to the first quarter of 2024, the number of AI unicorns in China hit 71, according to "the White Paper on the Global Digital Economy 2024" released at the Global Digital Economy Conference 2024 on Tuesday.
(2024-07-03). Xi says China firmly supports Uzbekistan in safeguarding national independence. ecns.cn ASTANA, July 3 (Xinhua) — China firmly supports Uzbekistan in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and security, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Wednesday."ÄÄ"ÄÄChina is always a trustworthy friend and partner of Uzbekistan, said Xi during a meeting with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. ‚ñ…
(2024-07-03). Xi says China, Azerbaijan to upgrade bilateral relations to strategic partnership. ecns.cn China and Azerbaijan will announce the upgrade of bilateral relations to strategic partnership in a joint statement, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday when meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
(2024-07-03). US deports more than hundred Chinese migrants in rare move. presstv.ir The United States' Department of Homeland Security said that it deported 116 Chinese people back to China in the first such "large charter flight" in five years.
(2024-07-03). Brave woman is honored posthumously. ecns.cn Hu Youping, who sacrificed her life in shielding a Japanese woman and child from a knife-wielding attacker, has been awarded the title of "Model of Righteousness" in Suzhou city, East China's Jiangsu province.
(2024-07-03). Brazil, hosting G20 in November, seeks a 'simpler, objective' final leaders' declaration. scmp.com Rio de Janeiro city summit coordinator says Brazil's objective is a statement 'structured differently than in previous years' that can avoid disputes among member nations.
(2024-07-03). Fintech, large language models match made in heaven. ecns.cn The rapid emergence of new technologies, particularly AI represented by large language models, is driving transformative changes in China's financial sector.
(2024-07-03). Insights | China's Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence – blueprint for harmonious future. ecns.cn While addressing the conference marking the 70th anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, Chinese President Xi Jinping made significant remarks outlining China's strategic vision for the world.
(2024-07-03). Xi says China, Kazakhstan are companions on path to modernization. ecns.cn China and Kazakhstan are companions on the path to modernization, said Chinese President Xi Jinping here Wednesday when jointly meeting the press with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev.
(2024-07-03). China's homegrown ARJ21 jetliner launches first high-plateau air route. ecns.cn China's homegrown regional jetliner, the ARJ21, launched its first high-plateau air route on Tuesday in northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region."ÄÄ…
(2024-07-03). China's National Immigration Administration collaborates with other countries in repatriating individuals involved in smuggling cases. ecns.cn NIA is collaborating with relevant agencies of other countries to pursue fugitive criminals and repatriate individuals involved in smuggling cases.
(2024-07-03). Putin, Xi Vie for Influence at Central Asian Summit. themoscowtimes.com The nine-member Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), which encompasses a vast stretch of the globe from Moscow to Beijing, includes around half the world's population.
(2024-07-03). US deports illegal Chinese migrants on charter removal flight. scmp.com Department of Homeland Security says the flight, which occurred over the weekend, took place in coordination with China's National Immigration Administration.
(2024-07-03). Xi says China regards Kazakhstan priority in neighborhood diplomacy. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that the Chinese side regards Kazakhstan as a priority in China's neighborhood diplomacy and an important partner for cooperation in Central Asia.
(2024-07-03). AR glasses give enhanced sector clarity. ecns.cn China's augmented reality industry is expected to usher in a new stage of growth, as Vision Pro's official release in China is expected to encourage more local software developers to come up with more innovative applications for it.
(2024-07-03). Railway comes as a boost for Lao business. ecns.cn Located 15 kilometers east of the Lao capital, the Vientiane South Station is the largest freight station on the Lao section of the China-Laos railway that connects Vientiane with Kunming in Southwest China's Yunnan province.
(2024-07-03). Evacuations, clean up begin in southern China flood-hit cities. presstv.ir Rescues evacuated residents in flood-hit cities across southern China after historic floods.
(2024-07-03). China a market 'all MNCs cannot ignore'. ecns.cn China's economy is expected to maintain growth momentum in the second half buoyed by strong policy stimulus measures and continuous technological innovation.
(2024-07-03). Fujian captures Taiwan fishing vessel for suspected illegal fishing. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard said on Wednesday that the Fujian Coast Guard seized a fishing vessel of Taiwan on Tuesday for alleged illegal fishing activities.
(2024-07-03). Xi says China always a trustworthy neighbor and partner for Kazakhstan. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Wednesday that China will always be a good neighbor and partner Kazakhstan can rely on and trust.
(2024-07-03). City Bu City: Viral phrase amid rising China travel trend. ecns.cn A foreign blogger filmed a short video at the Great Wall, using the phrase "city bu city" (literally meaning "city or not city," which questions whether a place has the trendy vibe of a big city). This mixed Chinese-English term quickly became popular online.
(2024-07-03). Insights | CPC charts course for China's development: former Malaysian ambassador. ecns.cn "The record of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has been very excellent,"said Dato Abdul Majid Ahmad Khan, former Malaysian ambassador to China and president of Malaysia-China Friendship Association, in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.
(2024-07-03). Veteran member donates 1 million yuan to Party. ecns.cn Days before July 1, when the Communist Party of China celebrated the 103rd anniversary of its founding, 97-year-old veteran CPC member Hao Jiarun donated 1 million yuan ($138,000), almost all his lifetime savings, to the Party.
(2024-07-03). Xi calls on China, Russia to conserve unique value of bilateral ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday urged China and Russia to continuously conserve the unique value in China-Russia relations, and explore the internal driving force of bilateral cooperation.
(2024-07-03). China Railway launches daily Trans-Caspian express service. ecns.cn An X9043 China-Europe Railway Express, loaded with daily necessities, automobiles, and spare parts, departed from Xi'an International Port Station on Monday.
(2024-07-03). Company apologizes after test rocket crashes. ecns.cn Chinese commercial space launch company Beijing Tianbing Technology issued a public apology on Tuesday after a test of the first stage engines of its Tianlong-3 rocket failed in Henan province.
(2024-07-03). 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.
(2024-07-03). 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.
(2024-07-03). Celebran Taller nacional de género: Avances y desafíos de Cuba a 30 años de la Conferencia de Beijing. cubadebate.cu Con la participación de la miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido y del Consejo de Estado, secretaria general de la FMC, Teresa Amarelle Boué, y de la vicepresidenta del Parlamento cubano, Ana María Mari Machado, aconteció este martes el Taller Nacional previo a la presentación del Informe de Cuba ante el Comité de la Convención para la Eliminación de todas las formas de Discriminación contra la Mujer.
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