(2024-07-23). Trump's Reckless Infatuation with Nuclear Weapons. counterpunch.org 
Over the past decade and more, nuclear war has grown increasingly likely. Most nuclear arms control and disarmament agreements of the past have been discarded by the nuclear powers or will expire soon. Moreover, there are no nuclear arms control negotiations underway. Instead, all nine nuclear nations (Russia, the United States, China, Britain, France, India, Pakistan, Israel, and North Korea)
(2024-07-23). Hamas, Fatah and other Palestinian groups sign 'national unity' deal in China. middleeasteye.net 
Hamas, Fatah and other Palestinian groups sign 'national unity' deal in China | Meanwhile, Israeli forces killed a Hamas commander in the occupied West Bank | | Left to right, Fatah's Mahmoud al-Aloul, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Hamas's Mahmoud al-Aloul at an event at the Diaoyutai State G…
(2024-07-23). The Iraq Report: Mosul's long road to recovery after IS. newarab.com 
Mosul, located 465 km northwest of Baghdad on the west bank of the Tigris River, is the main city of Nineveh Governorate. It sits directly across from the ancient city of Nineveh and Jonah's Tomb, also known as Al-Nabi Yunus Mosque. | Strategically positioned, throughout history Mosul has connected China, the Mediterranean, Anatolia, and Mesopotamia as a crucial hub for trade and learning. Its Arabic name, meaning By the 6th century, Mosul had become a significant centre for the Assyrian Church of the East,…
(2024-07-23). UAE-China air exercises raise Western espionage concerns. newarab.com 
Recent joint air force exercises held between the On 10 July, the UAE Air Force and China's People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) began Falcon Shield, a joint operations air force exercise held i…
(2024-07-23). New Military Alliances Forming In The Pacific. popularresistance.org On the heels of a new alliance announced this summer by Russia and North Korea for a pact pledging mutual defense, with the support of China, it is now shockingly being suggested in South Korea that it review its security policy with the US and end its reliance on the US guarantee, to employ on South Koreas' behalf, US nuclear weapons as part of its "nuclear umbrella". | The "umbrella" is offered to all NATO states as well as the Pacific states of Japan, Australia, and South Korea. Such questioning is evidence of the growing havoc faced in the world by the failure of the United States to make good on its legal ob…
(2024-07-23). CPC Charts Path To Achieve An Advanced Socialist Society By 2050. popularresistance.org The third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held in Beijing from Monday July 15 to Thursday, July 18. It adopted a resolution listing a set of reforms with the objective of deepening the modernization process in the country in the path to complete building an advanced socialist market economy in China by the year 2035 and an advanced socialist society by 2050. | Chinese President Xi Jinping who is also the general secretary of the CPC presided over the meeting attended by 199 members and 165 alternate members. | Each elected Central Committee, the highest deci…
(2024-07-23). China emphasizes reforms of management systems to boost two-way investment: Tsinghua professor. ecns.cn The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded its third plenary session in Beijing last Thursday, issuing a communique that states opening up is a defining feature of Chinese modernization.
(2024-07-23). China releases first corporate standard in road tanker truck for edible oil transportation. ecns.cn A Chinese vehicle manufacturer has released the first domestic corporate standard in tanker truck equipment for edible oil transportation.
(2024-07-23). Tsinghua professor expounds on 'active government' within socialist market economy. ecns.cn The concept of an "active government" has been a topic of discussion in recent years, with debates on the appropriate extent of governmental involvement in various sectors. However, the third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has shed light on this issue, a senior Chinese scholar has said.
(2024-07-23). China implements flood control measures in major river basins. ecns.cn Ministry of Water Resources has urged the implementation of a series of proactive measures in eight major river basins to mitigate the impact of flooding.
(2024-07-23). Philippines urged to abide by 'provisional arrangement'. ecns.cn Manila is being urged to abide by its promises after China and the Philippines reached a "provisional arrangement" on managing the situation at Ren'ai Jiao, or Ren'ai Reef in the South China Sea.
(2024-07-23). Exchanges to help bolster China-U.S. ties. ecns.cn Locality exchanges between China and the United States can help stabilize bilateral relations by addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead, participants at the sixth US-China Sister Cities Summit said.
(2024-07-23). Insights | China's economic transformation promotes global growth: French expert. ecns.cn "I do believe that China is going the right way," said Thierry Laurent, chairman of the Climate Change Working Group, French Foreign Trade Advisors China Committee, in an exclusive interview regarding the topics addressed at the third plenary session.
(2024-07-23). China lists 'voluntariness,' 'flexibility' as principles of raising the retirement age for the first time. ecns.cn China has adopted a resolution to advance reform to gradually raise the retirement age in a prudent and orderly manner based on the principles of "voluntary participation with appropriate flexibility."
(2024-07-23). Financial institutions upbeat on China economy. ecns.cn Overseas financial institutions have expressed their confidence in the prospects of China's economy, as the country's high-quality growth efforts are gradually paying off.
(2024-07-23). Chinese Embassy urges U.S. to give explanation to the Philippines for disinformation against Chinese COVID-19 vaccines. ecns.cn The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines released a statement on Monday urging the U.S. to give "a long-overdue explanation" for the severe damage it inflicted on the Philippines by the lies it has told regarding China's Sinovac vaccine.
(2024-07-23). China launches comprehensive guidelines to combat overweight, obesity in school children. ecns.cn China released new guidelines on Monday to ensure the physical and mental well-being of children by effectively controlling and preventing unhealthy weight gain and obesity among primary and secondary school students in China.
(2024-07-23). Summer travel heats up in northeast China's Harbin. ecns.cn Following last winter's popular snow and ice attractions, Northeast China's Harbin city this summer continues its popularity with its unique experience of "time travel" that bridges summer and winter.
(2024-07-23). Ningbo noon school offers alternative to night classes. ecns.cn Enrollment in night schools has surged in recent years, but in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, a new educational initiative aims to address the needs of those who cannot attend evening classes due to other commitments.
(2024-07-23). China spending more on education, ministry says. ecns.cn China's education expenditures saw a 5.3 percent year-on-year increase in 2023, reaching a total of 6.5 trillion yuan ($890 billion), according to data released by the Ministry of Education on Monday.
(2024-07-23). Fatal blast caused by illegal production. ecns.cn An explosion that killed seven people and left one injured on Jan 20 in Juancheng county, Shandong province, was caused by the illegal production of 3-chloropropyne.
(2024-07-23). China's MSS unveils a new case on illegal surveying and mapping. ecns.cn China's Ministry of State Security unveiled on Tuesday a new case based on a real-life story about a taxi driver reporting some suspicious activities to the national security authorities.
(2024-07-23). Palermo win prepares Zheng for Paris. ecns.cn China's top ace Zheng Qinwen has thrown down the gauntlet to her fellow Olympic competitors after defending her WTA 250 title in Palermo, boosting her medal prospects in Paris in the process.
(2024-07-23). Deaths rise in wake of flood disasters. ecns.cn The death toll continues to rise as wide swaths of China grapple with flooding and landslides caused by torrential rains.
(2024-07-23). Ukraine's FM Kuleba to pay visit. ecns.cn China has announced that Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba will visit China from Tuesday to Friday, the first such trip since the Ukraine conflict broke out in 2022.
(2024-07-23). Exploring Solar Radio Telescope in SW China. ecns.cn The telescope is composed of 313 antennas of 6-meter diameter.
(2024-07-23). Beijing, Manila agree on managing Ren'ai Reef situation. ecns.cn China and the Philippines have reached a provisional arrangement on "humanitarian resupply of living necessities" to an illegally grounded Philippine vessel at China's Ren'ai Reef.
(2024-07-23). Tianjin team develops greener propylene catalyst. ecns.cn Scientists from Tianjin University have developed a cheap, environmentally friendly catalyst for propylene — a raw material in plastics, fibers and pharmaceuticals — that could halve production costs.
(2024-07-23). Newly discovered artifacts unveiled in Sichuan. ecns.cn More than 50 pieces of artifacts, including bronze wares, gold wares and jade wares, are displayed during the exhibition on Tuesday.
(2024-07-23). Chinese Olympic volunteers: proud with full expectation. ecns.cn As the 33rd Olympic Games in Paris is about to open, Chinese volunteers said in an online interview with China News Network that they are proud of being volunteers at the Olympic Games and fully expect Chinese athletes to attain their best again.
(2024-07-23). Ukrainian FM to visit China. ecns.cn Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is scheduled to visit China from Tuesday to Friday.
(2024-07-23). China's cumulative turnover of the carbon market hits nearly 27 billion yuan. ecns.cn The cumulative trading volume of carbon allowances in China's national carbon market has reached 465 million tons as of last Monday, with a cumulative turnover of nearly 27 billion yuan (about $3.71 billion), according to Xinhua.
(2024-07-23). Gaming service ordered to refund money spent by boy. ecns.cn An online gaming firm was recently ordered by a Beijing court to return most of the money a boy spent on its platform because of loopholes in its implementation of real-name registration.
(2024-07-23). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-23). China: Annual International Humanitarian Law Summer Session Held in Jiangsu. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). 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
(2024-07-23). CHINA: First national inter-university moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC. icrc.org
(2024-07-23). China challenges West on Gaza by offering Palestinians a new platform. middleeasteye.net 
China challenges West on Gaza by offering Palestinians a new platform | Beijing's hosting of reconciliation talks between Hamas and Fatah is latest example of growing influence in the Middle East, say analysts | | China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi gestures during an event hosting senior Pale…
(2024-07-23). Hamas, Fatah and other Palestinian groups sign 'national unity' deal in China. middleeasteye.net Hamas, Fatah and other Palestinian groups sign 'national unity' deal in China | Agreement aimed at ending divisions and creating platform for the factions to jointly rule a post-war Gaza | | Left to right, Fatah's Mahmoud al-Aloul, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Hamas's Mousa Abu Marzouk at an…
(2024-07-23). Palestinian factions sign consensus in Beijing in favor of unity. plenglish.com Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the closing ceremony and witnessed the signing of the deal, which he described as historic for the cause of Palestinian liberation. | According to the head of Chinese diplomacy, the most crucial outcome of this talks between the several factions was the confirmation that the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) is the sole legitimate representative of the entire Palestinian people. | In addition, he said that the most outstanding point is the agreement to focus on post-conflict governance in Gaza and the setting up of a temporary national reconciliation government.
(2024-07-23). Hamas announces 'national unity' deal with other Palestinian factions. presstv.ir Hamas says it has signed an agreement in the Chinese capital Beijing with other Palestinian factions, including Fatah, to work together for "national unity."
(2024-07-23). China, Philippines reach provisional deal to ease maritime tensions. presstv.ir China and the Philippines have reached a provisional deal on resupply missions to a grounded Filipino ship in the South China Sea, amid efforts to ease maritime tensions.
(2024-07-23). Court of Appeal finds the National Crime Agency's refusal to investigate human rights abuse-linked cotton imports from the Uyghur region unlawful. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
R (World Uyghur Congress) v National Crime Agency [2024] EWCA Civ 715 This landmark decision was a successful appeal from the judgment of Dove J ([2023] EWHC 88 (Admin)) on the single issue of whether the National Crime Agency ("NCA") misdirected itself when reaching the decision (i) not to investigate alleged offences under Part 7 …
(2024-07-23). Solomon Islands and Vanuatu PMs visit Beijing amid escalating Pacific tensions. wsws.org Intensifying diplomatic manoeuvring involving strategically placed Pacific states portends vast preparations for looming wars and police-state repression across the region.
(2024-07-23). Hamas and Fatah sign unity deal in Beijing aimed at Gaza governance. aljazeera.com The factions have agreed an 'interim national reconciliation government', says Chinese Foreign Ministry.
(2024-07-23). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com 
(2024-07-23). Video: Hamas hails 'unity deal' with Palestinian groups. aljazeera.com Hamas says it has signed an agreement in Beijing to work with other Palestinian groups towards "national unity".
(2024-07-23). Kamala Harris now the focus of unprecedented shake-up in US election campaign. scmp.com The US vice-president, tapped by Joe Biden to replace him as Democratic nominee, must secure support of rivals while taking control of party apparatus.
(2024-07-23). Why the US' ties with its Asian partners have their limits. scmp.com Despite US efforts to isolate Russia and counter China, countries such as India and Vietnam are keen to keep counterbalances in play.
(2024-07-23). Xi congratulates Kagame on reelection as Rwandan president. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a message to Paul Kagame, congratulating him on reelection as president of the Republic of Rwanda. In the message, Xi pointed out that Rwanda is a traditional friendly country of China, and that in recent years, China-Rwanda relations have developed rapidly, with fruitful results …
(2024-07-23). China hopes US firms can 'play a strong role' after top executives visit Beijing. scmp.com A delegation from the US-China Business Council met with Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday.
(2024-07-23). Hamas and Fatah Unite in China-Brokered Palestinian Talks. themedialine.org 
(2024-07-23). China's trade with Mexico is not reciprocal, says finance minister, echoing US concerns. scmp.com Mainland GDP growth comes 'at expense of North America', so only logical that both Americans and Mexicans demand fair share of global demand.
(2024-07-23). Anant Ambani's glitzy wedding highlights India's 'missing middle class'. aljazeera.com India's middle class is much poorer than China's after decades of strong growth despite starting at a similar base.
(2024-07-23). Pentagon to bolster response to China, Russia in melting Arctic. scmp.com In a new report, the US defence department highlighted concern over a 'growing alignment' between China and Russia.
(2024-07-23). US wary of China-Russia cooperation in increasingly strategic Arctic. aljazeera.com Beijing and Moscow accuse the US of misplaced and confrontational criticism of their actions in the polar region.
(2024-07-23). 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.
(2024-07-23). 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.