2024-07-10: News Headlines

Megan Russell (2024-07-10). Inside China-Focused Congressional Hearings, Panic, Paranoia, and Hypocrisy Reign. dissidentvoice.org On June 26th, the Committee on Oversight and Accountability sat down for a Congressional Hearing titled, "Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party's Political Warfare." This was one of many Congressional hearings aimed at tackling the "China threat." As a general premise, I didn't have a lot of hope for the hearing. Language is crucial, …

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). China's CPI up 0.2% in June. ecns.cn China's consumer price index, the main gauge of inflation, rose 0.2 percent in June on a yearly basis, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Dongting Lake water levels drop. ecns.cn The water level of the Dongting Lake, China's second-largest freshwater lake dropped below warning level at 6 am on Tuesday, according to media reports, citing the Hunan hydrology and water resources surveying center.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). More foreign tourists expected to visit China in second half of 2024: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn The number of foreign tourists visiting China is expected to continue to grow in the second half of the year, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, citing official forecasts.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Hong Kong holds policy briefing on Hainan Free Trade Port. ecns.cn The policy briefing for the "Visit to Hainan: Promoting connectivity between Hainan Free Trade Port and the Greater Bay Area" took place on Tuesday morning in Haikou.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). China Coast Guard finds hazardous garbage on Ren'ai Jiao, suspected to be discarded by Philippine warship. ecns.cn China Coast Guard found discarded rusty oil drums and other garbage in the waters near China's Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea while carrying out routine patrols."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). San Diego Zoo releases photos of newly arrived giant pandas. ecns.cn Yun Chuan and Xin Bao arrived in California from China on June 27 for a 10-year international giant panda protection cooperation project with San Diego Zoo.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Green, golden fields look like color palette. ecns.cn Aerial view of fields of golden and green farmland in Summer looking like a color palette in Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, July 8, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). China releases first investigative report on ecological environment near Huangyan Island. ecns.cn China on Wednesday released the first investigative and assessment report on the ecological environment near Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea, revealing that the area enjoys excellent eco-environmental quality.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Hong Kong welcomes upcoming Paris Olympic Games. ecns.cn Decorations are installed at a park in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Regionto greet the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympic Games, July 9, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Henan braces its farmland for waterlogging disasters. ecns.cn Henan Meteorological Service and the Henan Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs issued a joint statement warning of the risk of farmland waterlogging disasters in Henan on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). China opposes U.S. and its allies accusing China of directing cyberattacks: FM. ecns.cn China opposes U.S. and its allies accusing China of directing cyberattacks, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. The spokesperson added that the international community sees clearly who is conducting long-term monitoring and espionage on its allies.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Former geological survey head arrested for leaking State secrets. ecns.cn A former head of the China Geological Survey, Zhong Ziran, has been arrested for accepting bribes and intentionally leaking State secrets, the Supreme People's Procuratorate announced on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Retail sector to consolidate growth. ecns.cn China's consumer market is poised to gain recovery momentum this year, and the country's rising middle-income group is playing a vital role in driving consumption growth and unleashing immense retail sales potential.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Moss species may have potential in Mars colony. ecns.cn A moss species found in China's second-largest desert and many other deserts around the world may hold the key to establishing human settlements on Mars, according to researchers at the Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Aluminum factory blast kills two in Fujian. ecns.cn An explosion accident occurred in an aluminium factory in East China's Fujian province on Tuesday, killing two and injuring another one, said the local emergency management authorities in a statement on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Guideline promotes rural elderly care. ecns.cn China has issued its first national-level guideline to specifically address the need for elderly care in rural areas as the country strives to cope with its rapidly aging population.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Twin lotus flower buds draw visitors to Nanjing. ecns.cn Twin lotus flower buds grow on one stalk at Xuanwu Lake, drawing many visitors to Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, July 9, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Premature baby recovers after intensive care. ecns.cn A baby boy born prematurely at just 26 weeks and weighing only 870 grams has defied the odds after a grueling 80-day battle for survival at the Southwest Hospital of Army Medical University in Chongqing.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Cruise ship for marriage registration sets sail from Guangzhou. ecns.cn The country's first cruise ship for marriage registration started its maiden voyage from the Pier of Pazhou Exhibition and Convention Center in Guangdong provincial capital Guangzhou on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Hong Kong and Macao residents (non-Chinese citizens) can apply Mainland Travel Permit starting July 10. ecns.cn Permanent residents in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Macao Special Administrative Region who are non-Chinese citizens can apply for travel permits to the Chinese mainland starting Wednesday, according to the National Immigration Administration.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). China's IPv6 active users reach nearly 800m. ecns.cn China had 794 million active users of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) by May 2024, accounting for 72.7 percent of the total internet user base, according to a recently released white paper.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Shanghai, Singapore strengthen economy, trade cooperation. ecns.cn Shanghai and Singapore are set to continue strengthening cooperation in various sectors including economy and trade, scientific innovation, urban governance and cultural exchanges.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Xi meets Bangladeshi PM. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of the People's Republic of Bangladesh at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Iran set to enhance relations with China. ecns.cn Iran's new administration looks forward to enhancing relations with China and others as the country rides on fruits of cooperation from the first year of membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, or SCO, according to officials and diplomats.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). China allows retrieval of sick from illegally grounded warship in South China Sea. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard allowed the Philippines to retrieve a sick individual from the Philippine warship that was illegally grounded in the Ren'ai Reef in the South China Sea on humanitarian grounds, following a request from the Philippine side.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Cities, companies speed up testing of driverless taxis. ecns.cn Some cities and companies in China are speeding up the trial of driverless taxis, which experts said on Tuesday highlights the advances in autonomous driving technology and related regulations.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Two new tools to guide interest rates. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, has launched a pair of new tools to better guide market interest rates and ensure bond market stability, reinforcing its efforts to build a modern monetary policy system.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kicks off in E China. ecns.cn The 10th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations kicked off on Wednesday, in Qufu, the city of Qufu, the birthplace of ancient Chinese sage Confucius (551 B.C.-479 B.C.).

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Xi Yanchun: Nishan Forum promotes cultural exchange and global unity. ecns.cn The Nishan Forum on World Civilizations opened on Wednesday in East China's Qufu City, Shandong Province, the birthplace of Confucius.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). Artifacts of ancient Greeks exhibited at Anhui Museum. ecns.cn Around 100 Greek artifacts from the National Archaeological Museum of Naples, Italy, are on display to showcase the social and cultural aspects of ancient Greece.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). China's State Council to investigate alleged use of fuel tanker trucks carrying edible oil. ecns.cn The Food Safety Commission Office under China's State Council announced on Tuesday that it had established a joint investigation team to look into the reported alleged use of fuel tanker trucks in the transportation of edible oil.

ecns.cn (2024-07-10). China forms sophisticated global logistics network. ecns.cn China has established a comprehensive international logistics service system, primarily based on maritime shipping, Li Xiaopeng, Minister of Transport.

Megan Russell (2024-07-10). Inside China-Focused Congressional Hearings, Panic, Paranoia, and Hypocrisy Reign. counterpunch.org On June 26th, the Committee on Oversight and Accountability sat down for a Congressional Hearing titled, "Defending America from the Chinese Communist Party's Political Warfare." This was one of many Congressional hearings aimed at tackling the "China threat." As a general premise, I didn't have a lot of hope for the hearing. Language is crucial,

Rhoda Wilson (2024-07-10). China's Sinovac and Sinopharm covid vaccines are not safe. expose-news.com There is an unsubstantiated claim that non-mRNA covid-19 vaccines are relatively "safe and effective." However, incidents of sudden deaths among young healthy people vaccinated with China's covid vaccines suggest otherwise. As well …

Megan Russell (2024-07-10). Inside China-Focused Congressional Hearings, Panic, Paranoia, and Hypocrisy Reign. globalresearch.ca

ICRC (2024-07-10). CHINA: First national inter-university moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held in Beijing. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-10). ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-10). China: Regional Symposium for the 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the 1977 Protocols Additional to the 1949 Geneva Conventions held in Beijing. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-07-10). International Humanitarian Law and China: Historical Timeline. icrc.org

Editor (2024-07-10). The Xinjiang I saw was a hub of diversity, not oppression. mronline.org From China, ROGER McKENZIE witnesses a place where Islamic culture thrives and economic development powers China's westward expansion—a reality obscured by Western propaganda.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-07-10). Russian Pacific Fleet ships conduct anti-submarine drills. plenglish.com Moscow, July 10 (Prensa Latina) The Pacific Fleet corvettes Rezky and Gromkiy on Wednesday conducted exercises to search for and destroy an enemy submarine in the East China Sea, the Russian Defense Ministry informed.

Germán Gorraiz López (2024-07-10). Will the Falklands again be a focus of conflict between Argentina and Britain? pressenza.com The former Argentine President, Lionel Fernandez in his visit to Putin offered him the possibility of being "the gateway to Latin America" and in his meeting with Xi Jinping, confirmed Argentina's adherence to the Belt and Silk Road Project, which could mean a staggering $24 billion in investments for Argentina and the end of its pivot in the orbit of the United States. | This set off alarms in the Biden administration who expressed concern over the growing presence of China and Russia in the country and in particular the possibility of China installing a joint military base with Argentina in Ushuaia in exchange…

presstv.ir (2024-07-10). 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.

presstv.ir (2024-07-10). Philippines, Japan ink key defense pact amid tensions with China. presstv.ir The Philippines and Japan have inked a key defense pact aimed at boosting ties amid tensions with China.

tvbrics (2024-07-10). China uses genetic engineering to artificially breed sheep. tvbrics.com Investment in genetic engineering has revitalised China's sheep breeding industry…

Khushboo Razdan (2024-07-10). Biden touts 'sacred obligation' between US and Nato at Washington summit. scmp.com American leader, beset by questions about his ability to win re-election, announces donation of air-defence equipment for Ukraine.

WSWS (2024-07-10). The Philippines and Japan sign military access agreement. wsws.org The growing military cooperation between Manila and Tokyo is being led by the US as it seeks to strengthen alliances throughout Asia in preparation for war with China.

Reuters,Agence France-Presse (2024-07-10). US, Mexico move to stop China evading steel, aluminium tariffs. scmp.com The US unveiled stricter rules on Wednesday on steel and aluminium imports from Mexico, moving to prevent China-origin goods from avoiding tariffs.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-10). China: Government manipulates human rights review. fidh.org

noemail (2024-07-10). Future of AI in Research and Healthcare: Key Insights from Elsevier Survey. devdiscourse.com A recent survey by Elsevier reveals that researchers and clinicians are ready to incorporate AI into their work, despite present low adoption rates. The study, involving 3,000 respondents from the US, China, and India, outlines the necessity for quality content, trust, and transparency before AI tools see widespread use.

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-10). The Heat: U.S. politics. america.cgtn.com

UMMID (2024-07-10). (NUC 14 Pro+) ASUS unpacks ultracompact computers. ummid.com Taiwan based hardware major ASUS Tuesday unveiled the ASUS NUC 14 Pro+, an ultracompact PC that offers best-in-class performance.

Lucio Blanco Pitlo III (2024-07-10). South China Sea: despite clashes, Beijing and Manila must keep talking. scmp.com The lack of timely diplomatic intervention has led to violent consequences in the South China Sea.

Human Rights Watch (2024-07-10). EU Should Add Xinjiang, Aluminum to Forced Labor Database. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A guard stands in a tower on the perimeter of the Number 3 Detention Center in Dabancheng in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on April 23, 2021. | © 2021 AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein…

Holly Chik (2024-07-10). In global survey, people say China exerts economic influence on their country. scmp.com Residents of higher-income nations view this impact more negatively than those in middle-income countries, Pew survey finds.

Emanuele Scimia (2024-07-10). Why China's gains from multipolarity have yet to outpace US dominance. scmp.com Countries in the Global South are aligning with Chinese commerce when it suits them, but still choosing to protect domestic industries.

Andrea GIORGETTA (2024-07-10). China: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 4 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 56th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the adoption of the report of China's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed disappointment over the Chinese government's rejection of numerous key recommendations made by UN member states. Read the statement below.
UN Human Rights Council — 56th session
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teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-07-10). 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 (2024-07-10). 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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