Daily Archives: August 14, 2024

2024-08-14: News Headlines

aljazeera (2024-08-14). China's UN envoy condemns Israel for 'heinous' Gaza school massacre. aljazeera.com 'A heinous act'. China's UN representative condemned Israel at the UN Security Council.

infobrics (2024-08-14). Appointment of Brazilian diplomat to Taiwan – 'shake up' of the Brazil-China 'honeymoon'. infobrics.org Beijing confidently believes Brazil will continue to adhere to the 'One China' principle.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Israel's attack on a sheltering school decried. ecns.cn China's envoy to the United Nations on Tuesday "strongly condemned" Israel's attack on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza City.

scorinoco (2024-08-14). Subliminal Message From Beijing to Washington Amidst the War Drums. orinocotribune.com By Lama El Horr — Aug 12, 2024 | Anger is a pyromaniac. Under its influence, we tend to provoke a reaction from our adversary, which serves as fuel to fan the flames, thus increasing the legitimacy of the angry inferno. The method is convenient for practicing accusatory inversion and making the one reacting to aggression the instigator of hell. | Today, Washington is angry. The object of this anger is China's spectacular rise to power, which is increasingly shaking the foundations and legitimacy of US domination of the world. This American anger desperately needs pretexts to both justify and intensify hostil…

CADTM (2024-08-14). Join us on 4, 5 and 6 October 2024 for our next Autumn Meetings! cadtm.org The Autumn Meetings of CADTM Europe will occur on October 4, 5 and 6 October 2024. As of 2023, the venue will be the Simenon Youth Hostelin Liège, Belgium.
| The 2024 edition will use different formats: debates, workshops, interactive activities, and book presentations. It will focus on several issues: the rise of the Far Right, the debt crisis in the South, China and the BRICS as creditors. It will also consider the ecological debt and food sovereignty.
| Food sovereignty, which is the issue (…) | – |

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Housing prices in the top cities may stabilize in H2. ecns.cn China's housing prices in first- and second-tier cities may stabilize in the second half of the year upon proper policy adjustments.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Tunnel boring completed for China's deepest undersea tunnel at Pearl River. ecns.cn An ultra-large-diameter shield tunnel boring machine has completed all 1,468 ring excavations, reaching the predetermined mileage, as part of China's deepest underwater tunnel – the Pearl River Tunne.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). China Answers | From urban development to easier entry, what has high-level openness brought to China. ecns.cn Opening up is a defining feature of Chinese modernization, as stated at the 3rd Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China. | As a foreign expert now living in Shanghai, Joseph Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University said that the cohesive and open development in the Yangtze River Delta region, as well as China's entry facilitation measures and urbanization progress are major topics to him.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). EU's provisional tariffs against Chinese EVs cause unease, uncertainty: trade chamber. ecns.cn The China Chamber of Commerce to the EU said on Tuesday that the EU's protectionist measures against Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have caused unease and uncertainty.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Anti-China content fabricated in applications for overseas study. ecns.cn Some agencies providing services for people wanting to study abroad have added fabricated content including biased views about China and reactionary political comments in the students' admission documents to help them secure places in foreign universities.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). New system urged for better health. ecns.cn China should promote closer collaboration between hospitals and retail pharmacies to better manage chronic diseases and reduce disease burdens, industry experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). 11-meter dike breach in Inner Mongolia sealed after overnight effort. ecns.cn A breach in a dike along a river in Chifeng city, North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, measuring 11 meters long, flooded 9,000 mu (600 hectares) of farmland.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Corruption uncovered in funeral industry. ecns.cn Multiple cities in China have recently uncovered suspected cases of corruption within the funeral industry, involving both funeral home managers and officials in the funeral management sector.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Heavy rainfall to cause more flooding in north. ecns.cn Rivers in various basins in China are forecast to experience flooding due to heavy rainfall in the coming week, and the risk of local flash floods in some areas is high, according to the Ministry of Water Resources.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Wang Yi to visit Myanmar, Thailand amid tensions in South China Sea. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will pay a visit to Myanmar and then to Thailand to chair the Ninth Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting from Wednesday to Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). China leads the world with largest agricultural germplasm collection: ministry. ecns.cn China reported the world's largest collection in agricultural germplasm resources in the first half of 2024, following a recently concluded national survey, marking a historic milestone in the domain and the country's growing self-reliance in seeds.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Brokers punished for illegal activities as China steps up securities regulation. ecns.cn Chinese securities regulators have issued more than 12 penalties to securities brokers for illegal activities, in the latest sign of tighter regulations for the securities market to tackle risks and ensure stable development.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-08-14). China denounces US interference and subversive activities. plenglish.com According to Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian, the NED falsely presents itself under the banner of 'promoting democracy and human rights'. | The diplomat denounced the participation of this foundation in a series of subversive actions that include the orchestration of color revolutions, incitement to confrontation between nations, fabrication of false information and the use of 'academic activities' as a means of intervention and infiltration. | The spokesman referred to the report 'The Actions and True Nature of the National Endowment for Democracy of the United States', recently published by China's Foreign…

Pressenza Berlin (2024-08-14). Acceptance of China's initiative to renounce the first use of nuclear weapons under an international treaty. pressenza.com

Reuters (2024-08-14). US soldier Korbein Schultz pleads guilty to selling military secrets to China. scmp.com Korbein Schultz was paid US$42,000 for files on topics like Chinese military tactics and lessons from Ukraine that could apply to Taiwan.

WSWS (2024-08-14). AUKUS documents underscore advanced plans for war against China. wsws.org The new AUKUS "Agreement" and "Understanding" mark another step toward a potentially catastrophic nuclear conflict, with Australia as a crucial war-fighting base.

UMMID (2024-08-14). MCHOSE unpacks affordable mechanical keyboards. ummid.com China based peripheral giant, MCHOSE, has brought back in the PC market affordable mechanical keyboards, with this making its debut in the international market.

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-08-14). EU subsidy raids on Chinese company Nuctech were legal, court rules. scmp.com Landmark decision rejects firm's assertion that complying with bloc's regulation put it on collision course with mainland criminal laws.

Paulo Cabral (2024-08-14). Brazil, China see even more growth after 50 years of relations. america.cgtn.com Brazil and China established diplomatic relations 50 years ago this year. Since then, the two nations have significantly developed business and political contacts, with prospects for even more growth in the coming years. | CGTN's Paulo Cabral shares more here.

Khushboo Razdan (2024-08-14). Gotion's revised filing, which cites Beijing subsidies, spurs new wave of US opposition. scmp.com Chinese EV battery maker's planned US$2.4 billion factory in Michigan, already a focus of local protest, may face more scrutiny as lawmakers call for a new investigation.

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-08-14). Estonian defence minister doubts China's claim pipeline damage was accidental. scmp.com 'I find it difficult to understand how a ship's captain could fail to notice its anchor had been dragging along the seabed,' Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur says of October incident.

The Independent (2024-08-14). Makerere hosts conference on China-Africa cultural exchange, mutual learning. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Academics from Uganda's Makerere University and several Chinese institutions, including Xiangtan University, have gathered in the Ugandan capital of Kampala for a two-day conference focused on enhancing cultural exchange and mutual understanding between China and Africa. Buyinza Mukadasi, speaking on behalf of Makerere University's vice chancellor, noted that the conference …

Igor Patrick (2024-08-14). Venezuelan leader slams TikTok for 'wanting civil war' in his country. scmp.com Nicolas Maduro, reeling from protests over his disputed re-election, says Chinese-owned company has suspended his access to the platform.

noemail (2024-08-14). US Army Soldier Pleads Guilty to Disclosing National Defense Information to China. devdiscourse.com A US Army soldier and intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to disclosing national defense information to China, according to the Department of Justice. Assistant Attorney General Matthew G. Olsen stated, "The defendant abused his access to restricted government systems to sell sensitive military information to a person he knew to be a foreign national."

Maria Calvo (2024-08-14). China denuncia actividades subversivas e interferencia de EEUU. radiohc.cu Beijing, 14 ago (RHC) China denunció hoy las actividades subversivas de la Fundación Nacional para la Democracia de Estados Unidos (NED) y su interferencia en los asuntos internos de otros países.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-08-14). 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 (2024-08-14). 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.

Alasdair Baverstock (2024-08-14). Chinese businesses focus on Mexico. america.cgtn.com Chinese businesses are focusing heavily on Mexico, as the country of 120 million people represent an important market for cross-Pacific trade. But they are also playing an important social role, especially when it comes to helping organizations aiding the poor. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports.

Mark Niu (2024-08-14). Google incorporates AI into new smartphones. america.cgtn.com Google has just launched several new smartphones. It's aiming to incorporate its expertise in artificial intelligence to appeal to customers looking for a personalized experience. | CGTN's Mark Niu shares the latest.

Anand Naidoo (2024-08-14). The Heat: UK Racial Tensions. america.cgtn.com Riots erupted in England and Belfast, Northern Ireland in the wake of the July 29th murder of three young girls in the British town of Southport. Seizing on false information posted on social media about the attacker's name, religion, and migration status, far-right rioters set fire to cars, looted stores, harassed Muslims and attacked mosques and hotels housing asylum seekers. | Joining the discussion: | Tahir Abbas is a Radicalization Studies Professor at Leiden University's Institute of Security and Global Affairs i…

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Creative combination 'Nang coffee' draws visitors in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Coffee in a Nang, a Uyghur-style flatbread, the creative combination offers visitors a unique experience in Xinjiang.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Platform vows to protect delivery riders' rights. ecns.cn Meituan, a popular on-demand service platform, has vowed to strengthen protections of its delivery workers' rights following a conflict between one of its couriers and a security guard in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Survey: High interest rates not spooking Hong Kong SMEs. ecns.cn Enterprises are most willing to invest in research and development, followed by training related to e-commerce or digital technology, as well as overall staff training.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). 300 artifacts from Shanghai's tallest pagoda exhibited. ecns.cn A total of 300 pieces of ancient relics are on display to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the pagoda's restoration and exploration in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Pudong eyes unmanned farm growth. ecns.cn Shanghai's Pudong New Area will accelerate the construction of unmanned farms to enhance intelligent food production and boost the high-quality development of modern agriculture.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Gesar horse racing festival celebrated in Gansu. ecns.cn A total of 870 horses in 38 teams from provinces and autonomous regions including Guizhou, Xizang, Sichuan, Qinghai and Gansu will compete in the horse racing festival.

ecns.cn (2024-08-14). Separatist spy networks dismantled. ecns.cn National security agencies have uncovered over 1,000 cases of espionage and theft of secrets by Taiwan spies and have dismantled a number of espionage networks on the Chinese mainland.

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