(2024-07-12). Attack on pro-Palestinian activist in Taiwan undermines Israel's image on the island. globalvoices.org 
The attacker is a member of Israel's diplomatic mission Originally published on TaiwanPlus News" from There is a widespread be…
(2024-07-12). China taps its envoy to Israel as new European Union ambassador. scmp.com Cai Run, in Tel Aviv since 2021, is filling a post vacant since Fu Cong left Brussels four months ago to become Beijing's representative at the United Nations.
(2024-07-12). China sees imports and exports expand yearly. ecns.cn China's total goods imports and exports expanded 6.1 percent year-on-year in the first half of this year to 21.17 trillion yuan ($2.91 trillion), hitting a recording high, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Friday.
(2024-07-12). China issues white paper on marine eco-environmental protection. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office released a white paper titled "Marine Eco-Environmental Protection in China" on Thursday, shedding light on the country's comprehensive governance of key sea areas, such as the Bohai Sea, the Yangtze River Estuary-Hangzhou Bay, and the Pearl River Estuary.
(2024-07-12). Aircraft explore Beidou applications in training. ecns.cn Aviation Industry Corp of China, the country's leading aircraft manufacturer, has delivered four CJ-6 basic trainer aircraft to the Jiangxi Provincial Center of Beidou Data, according to the State-owned conglomerate.
(2024-07-12). Students graduate from Xizang Buddhism University. ecns.cn Over 320 monk and nun students who recently completed their studies at Xizang Buddhism University have been encouraged to practice and promote positive thoughts in Tibetan Buddhist doctrine.
(2024-07-12). Experts urge mandatory standards for edible oil transport after mishaps. ecns.cn China should put in place mandatory standards for edible oil transport, experts said on Thursday amid rising food safety concerns among consumers…
(2024-07-12). Manila urged to 'immediately withdraw' ships illegally stationed at Xianbin Reef. ecns.cn China's Defense Ministry urges Manila to "immediately withdraw" ships illegally stationed at Xianbin Reef in the South China Sea.
(2024-07-12). Xi meets Vanuatu's PM. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday met with Prime Minister of the Republic of Vanuatu Charlot Salwai in Beijing.
(2024-07-12). Jilin city seeks national, global prominence. ecns.cn Jilin city in Jilin province is accelerating its development into a provincial subcenter city with high standards, the city's Party secretary, Hu Bin, said.
(2024-07-12). Chinese FM slams U.S.' false claims of China supporting Russia's defense industry. ecns.cn China firmly opposes U.S.' baseless allegations of China supporting Russia's defense industry, as Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday highlighted the lack of evidence and the hypocrisy of U.S. actions, calling for real efforts toward peace instead of endless blame-shifting.
(2024-07-12). China further opens up service sector in 6 cities. ecns.cn China's State Council, the country's cabinet, announced on Thursday further opening-up measures in six trial cities across various areas, including tourism, cultural and telecom industries.
(2024-07-12). Fact Check 丨Who is destroying South China Sea's ecosystem. ecns.cn
(2024-07-12). AI talent commands higher salaries. ecns.cn Employers in China are increasingly seeking talent with strong knowledge in artificial intelligence, offering significantly higher salaries than for other jobs, according to a recent report by recruitment portal Zhaopin.
(2024-07-12). Insights‰∏®Warwick Powell: America's pursuit of primacy anathema to peace and stability in Asia. ecns.cn Warwick Powell, former policy advisor to Kevin Rudd and senior fellow at Taihe Institute, noted in an interview with China News Network that American pursuit of primacy in Asia is contrary to the interests of peace in Asia, and is anathema to peace and stability in Asia, adding that "this causes some frictions in both Japan and ROK, because not everybody in these countries welcomes the ongoing role of the United States in Asia, let alone in their own countries." (Chen Tianhao)…
(2024-07-12). Insights | Bengali delegates wish to learn China's green technologies and enhance climate cooperation. ecns.cn Bengali representatives from different fields shared their thoughts and experiences on their 9-day visit to China at a wrap-up event in Beijing.
(2024-07-12). Rescue efforts underway in Chongqing after heavy rainfall. ecns.cn Downpours have hit Chongqing, raising waters above alert levels in 15 rivers. More than 130 local officers and soldiers were sent to help rescue trapped people in the affected areas.
(2024-07-12). China initiates world's first integrated 6G test network. ecns.cn China has developed the world's first 6G field test network integrating communication and intelligence, demonstrating that existing 4G and 5G infrastructures can achieve 6G transmission capabilities.
(2024-07-12). Large Han-Wei dynasties settlement discovered in Heilongjiang Province. ecns.cn A large-scale burial settlement that includes tombs dating to the Han (206BC-AD220) and Wei (220-265) dynasties was recently discovered in Hailin, Northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.
(2024-07-12). China releases case of using campus loans to force student to steal national secrets. ecns.cn MSS released on Friday a case involving a foreign spy intelligence agency using campus loans to pressure and threaten a student borrower through high-interest loans, violent debt collection, and intimidation in order to steal national secrets from China.
(2024-07-12). Shanghai Disneyland to expand new themed project. ecns.cn Shanghai Disneyland has commenced a new 2.46 billion yuan ($338 million) expansion project, anchored by an outdoor scenic area and ancillary service facilities, as well as landscape enhancements.
(2024-07-12). Chinese, Russian militaries to conduct joint exercise. ecns.cn Chinese and Russian militaries will conduct joint exercises near South China's Guangdong province from early to mid-July, China's Defense Ministry announced on Friday.
(2024-07-12). Surge of Russian tourists in Sanya: China's new symbol of openness. ecns.cn From January to May 2024, Sanya received 38,000 Russian tourists, making it the top source of inbound visitors and 2.6 times the total number of Russian tourists for all of 2023.
(2024-07-12). Aerial view: Danxia Landform stretching like tree branches in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn Aerial view of Danxia Landform stretching like tree branches on Earth in Bayannuur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
(2024-07-12). China lodges serious representations with NATO over its wrongful China-related content in Washington Summit Declaration. ecns.cn The NATO Washington Summit Declaration is filled with Cold War mentality and belligerent rhetoric, and the China-related paragraphs are provocative with obvious lies and smears.
(2024-07-12). German plan to phase out Huawei, ZTE telecom gear from its 5G networks is criticized. ecns.cn China hopes Germany respect facts and makes reasonable decisions, urging the European country to provide a fair market environment for enterprises from all countries, including Chinese companies.
(2024-07-12). Beijing to keep close watch on tariffs from Jakarta. ecns.cn Beijing said on Thursday it will closely follow potential safeguard duties that Jakarta might impose on specific products, adding that it will work with Jakarta to uphold a free and open international trade order.
(2024-07-12). New snake species discovered in C China. ecns.cn A rare snake species, Hebius atemporalis, was found in Wufeng County in Central China's Hubei Province on Wednesday, while staff was conducting animal monitoring in the reserve.
(2024-07-12). Xi meets prime minister of Solomon Islands. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele of the Solomon Islands in Beijing on Friday.
(2024-07-12). Beijing to hold high-level security conference. ecns.cn The 11th Beijing Xiangshan Forum, a high-level security conference, will be held in Beijing from Sept 12 to 14, China's Defense Ministry announced on Friday.
(2024-07-12). China's foreign trade up 6.1% in H1. ecns.cn China's foreign trade in goods reached 21.17 trillion yuan ($2.9 trillion) in H1, up 6.1% year-on-year, according to data released on Friday by the General Administration of Customs.
(2024-07-12). China's summer grain output hit nearly 150 million tons. ecns.cn China's output of summer grain totaled 149.78 million tons in 2024, an increase of 3.627 million tons, or 2.5 percent, over 2023 levels, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Friday.
(2024-07-12). U.S. students go green at exchange camp in Fujian. ecns.cn U.S. college students are experiencing China firsthand through a cultural exchange program that aims to dispel stereotypes and foster environmental awareness.
(2024-07-12). Friendship with Bangladesh to be further bolstered. ecns.cn The friendship between China and Bangladesh is expected to be enhanced after the two countries established a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership on Wednesday during the latter's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to Beijing, experts say.
(2024-07-12). CHINADA Statement Regarding the Results of Review Delivered by the Independent Prosecutor. ecns.cn
(2024-07-12). Integration of culture, tourism pays dividends. ecns.cn Once a shopping mall, today the vivid reproduction of Tang Dynasty (618-907) urban life in the Twelve Hours of Chang'an theme block in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, is a huge draw for visitors.
(2024-07-12). European dolphin gives birth at Hainan resort. ecns.cn A European bottlenose dolphin under foster care defied the odds by becoming pregnant after 11 years without conceiving in Europe, giving birth to a healthy calf in South China's Hainan province on Saturday.
(2024-07-12). National Maritime Day celebrated with open day activity on military vessel. ecns.cn An open day activity was held to celebrate China's 20th National Maritime Day on Thursday.
(2024-07-12). Tariffs Don't Protect Jobs. Don't Be Fooled. counterpunch.org 
Both Trump and Biden imposed high tariffs on imported products made in China and other countries. Those impositions broke with and departed from the previous half century's policies favoring "free trade" (less or minimal government intervention in international markets). Free trade policies facilitated "globalization," the euphemism for…
(2024-07-12). As EVs gain momentum in Brazil, China's influence shines through. globalvoices.org 
(2024-07-12). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-12). CHINA: First national inter-university moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-12). ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC. icrc.org
(2024-07-12). 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
(2024-07-12). 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.
(2024-07-12). Hungary's Viktor Orban meets Trump at Mar-a-Lago for 'peace mission 5.0'. aljazeera.com Orban, a longtime Trump supporter, has also visited Kyiv, Moscow and Beijing to promote a ceasefire in Ukraine.
(2024-07-12). Hungary opposes Nato's 'anti-China' turn, says Ukraine membership would weaken alliance. scmp.com Top diplomat voices concerns with alliance's warning aimed at Beijing as Viktor Orban is slated to meet former US president Donald Trump.
(2024-07-12). Hungary's Orban meets with Trump for 'peace mission' talks after Ukraine, Russia and China visits. scmp.com Meeting at Mar-a-Lago came days after the Hungarian leader met separately with Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.
(2024-07-12). Biden warns China's Xi of 'price' over aid to Russia as Nato summit ends. scmp.com Secretary general assails authoritarian regimes and Beijing's actions in Hong Kong, South China Sea and Taiwan.
(2024-07-12). (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.
(2024-07-12). In countering China, Indo-Pacific countries rely less on US: Pentagon official for region. scmp.com Nato joins American officials in lauding regional players like Japan, the Philippines and Australia as they tackle 'shared challenges'.
(2024-07-12). Taiwan to stop 'worshipping authoritarianism' at Chiang Kai-shek statue. aljazeera.com Changing of guard ceremonies in memorial hall for island's first president will be moved outside from next week.
(2024-07-12). Can US think tanks put the battle of narratives with China to rest? scmp.com The Council on Foreign Relations' China-focused project could be a chance to rethink flawed assumptions underpinning the rules-based order.
(2024-07-12). The West's fragmented geopolitics offer little reprieve for Hong Kong. scmp.com Given the UK, France election results and coming US vote, geopolitical challenges will persist with Hong Kong's traditional trading partners.
(2024-07-12). Philippines Rejects Force in South China Sea Dispute: A Commitment to Peace. devdiscourse.com The Philippines has firmly opposed the use of force to undermine its interests in the contested South China Sea, emphasizing a non-confrontational approach even as tensions mount. National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano confirmed that both nations have agreed to de-escalate tensions around Second Thomas Shoal, a contentious area.
(2024-07-12). US senators introduce bill confronting China's dominance in critical minerals. scmp.com Legislation would require consideration of duties on Chinese critical minerals, create a fund to support investments in the sector, and support American projects abroad.
(2024-07-12). Why the US is suddenly going soft on Cambodia. scmp.com It's likely a goodwill gesture to Phnom Penh's ally China, amid shared US-China concerns over the threat of Moscow and Pyongyang drawing closer.
(2024-07-12). 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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(2024-07-12). Philippines will 'stand our ground' in dispute with China, official says. aljazeera.com Philippine National Security Adviser Eduardo Ano says Manila will 'push back' against coercion in South China Sea.
(2024-07-12). US professor Feng 'Franklin' Tao wins reversal of conviction in Trump-era China probe. scmp.com Tao was among about two dozen academics who were charged as part of the so-called 'China Initiative'.
(2024-07-12). China: Government manipulates human rights review. fidh.org
(2024-07-12). Presidente cubano envía mensaje a encuentro de alto nivel en China. radiohc.cu La Habana, 12 jul (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, envió un mensaje a la segunda reunión de Alto Nivel del Foro sobre la Acción Global para el Desarrollo Compartido, que sesiona en China, informó hoy la Cancillería de la isla.
(2024-07-12). 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.
(2024-07-12). 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.
(2024-07-12). China sanciona a empresas de EEUU por venta de armas a Taiwán. radiohc.cu Beijing, 12 julio (RHC) La cancillería China emitió hoy un comunicado donde anuncia contramedidas contra seis empresas del sector militar de Estados Unidos y cinco altos ejecutivos vinculados a la venta de armas a Taiwán…
(2024-07-12). Viceprimer ministro de Cuba comple amplia agenda de trabajo en China (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Beijing, 12 julio (RHC) El viceprimer ministro de Cuba Jorge Luis Tapia sostuvo hoy un encuentro con Han Jun, secretario del grupo del Partido Comunista del Ministerio de Agricultura y Asuntos Rurales del gigante asiático.