(2024-08-15). The U.S. Supports Horrific Atrocities in Indian-Occupied Kashmir—Where is the Outcry? covertactionmagazine.com The Biden administration has ratcheted up weapons supplies to India's quasi-fascist government as part of a dangerous anti-China policy In early February, the U.S. State Department approved nearly $4 billion in drone sales to India, adding to the $20 billion worth of U.S.-origin defense material the U.S. had sold to India since 2008. State Department …
(2024-08-15). How a BRICS trio is staring down Israel. thealtworld.com While Israel increasingly isolates itself on the international stage, BRICS members Iran, Russia, and China are quietly coordinating a full-spectrum effort to support Palestine diplomatically and militarily. | The Global Majority is fully aware that the genocidals in Tel Aviv are trying as hard as they can to provoke an apocalyptic war — with full US military support, of course. | Contrast that combative mindset with 2,500 years of Persian diplomacy. Iran's acting Foreign Minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, has recently remarked how Tehran is trying hard to prevent "the Israeli regime's 'dream' of triggering an all…
(2024-08-15). 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.
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(2024-08-15). Vietnam president to visit China. ecns.cn To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Vietnam's president, will pay a state visit to China from August 18 to 20, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying announced on Thursday.
(2024-08-15). China to increase support for foreign businesses to attract investment: official. ecns.cn Ministry of Commerce will increase whole-process support for foreign-invested projects and will help to address issues facing foreign businesses in order to attract more foreign investment.
(2024-08-15). Xi hails China, Brazil as like-minded good friends. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday that China and Brazil, both major developing countries and key emerging markets, are like-minded good friends.
(2024-08-15). China and Thailand to launch joint air force drill. ecns.cn China and Thailand will hold a joint air force exercise in Thailand this month, with the Chinese side sending multiple types of warplanes and special operations forces.
(2024-08-15). China funding aids Africa development. ecns.cn Financial assistance from China has played a crucial role in infrastructure development in Africa since the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, or FOCAC, was established, paving the way for economic prosperity.
(2024-08-15). China's reform, opening-up add certainty to world, Indonesian envoy says. ecns.cn China's high-quality development and high-level opening-up inject certainty to a world plagued by challenges including weak economic recovery and frequent regional conflicts, an Indonesian diplomat said.
(2024-08-15). Xi says China ready to work with Brazil to promote the building of China-Brazil community with shared future. ecns.cn China is ready to work with Brazil to take the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties as a new starting point to jointly promote the building of a China-Brazil community with a shared future, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday.
(2024-08-15). Camphor tree a witness to Changting's green transformation. ecns.cn Once among the regions most severely affected by soil erosion in southern China, Changting County in Fujian Province was dubbed "Flaming Mountains" due to its scorching summer surface temperatures capable of cooking an egg.
(2024-08-15). Lula says Brazil-China ties key to building a multipolar order, more just global governance. ecns.cn Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Thursday that Brazil-China ties are increasingly important for building a multipolar order, as well as more just and effective global governance.
(2024-08-15). Online visas to enhance business, tourism for Pakistan. ecns.cn Pakistan offering online visas for Chinese citizens signals closer economic cooperation and mutual exchanges between the South Asian nation and China, analysts said, adding that it can help enhance Pakistan's economy.
(2024-08-15). Xi, Lula exchange congratulations on 50th anniversary of China-Brazil ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday exchanged congratulatory messages on the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between China and Brazil.
(2024-08-15). China reaffirms support for a stable Myanmar. ecns.cn China firmly supports Myanmar in staying committed to domestic peace, stability, and economic development, and opposes chaos and wars in the country, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday.
(2024-08-15). Belgrade ready to deepen ties with Beijing, Serbian president says. ecns.cn Serbia cherishes the friendship with China and is willing to deepen all-around cooperation, including in sports, to promote common development and benefit the two peoples, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has said.
(2024-08-15). Zheng sparks golden age of tennis products. ecns.cn Paris 2024 women's tennis singles gold winner Zheng Qinwen of China has fueled a nationwide trend in tennis sportswear and related fashion.
(2024-08-15). China carries out mitigation efforts after rocket breaks up. ecns.cn China has taken necessary measures and is closely monitoring relevant orbit area and conducting data analysis, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said on Wednesday in response to a breakup of a Chinese rocket.
(2024-08-15). Xi steers China into sweeping green transition. ecns.cn "Protect the ecological environment, and it will reward you." This statement by Chinese President Xi Jinping is vividly exemplified by the people of Anji county in East China's Zhejiang province, where a shift in perception has successfully driven a green transition.
(2024-08-15). China reports growth in the consumer economy. ecns.cn China reported major economic data on Thursday that pointed to faster growth on the consumer side while both industrial production and investment grew at a slower pace in July.
(2024-08-15). China's 2nd TIR assembly center launched in Xinjiang. ecns.cn China's second TIR assembly center certified by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) was unveiled at Urumqi Multimodal Transportation Center in Urumqi, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Wednesday.
(2024-08-15). China's retail sales up 2.7% in July year-on-year. ecns.cn China's domestic consumption continued to expand in July, with consumption of services and upgraded industrial goods growing at a faster pace, showcasing the country's vast potential in ramping up consumption and economic growth.
(2024-08-15). As cases mount, Bangladesh will decide on seeking Hasina's extradition, adviser says. geo.tv 
(2024-08-15). Taliban marks three years in power with grand military parade and show of strength. muslimmirror.com By Muslim Mirror Staff On Wednesday, the Taliban marked three years of their rule in Afghanistan with a grand military parade. The event featured displays of homemade bombs, fighter jets, Soviet-era tanks, and artillery, including items brought from the former U.S. airbase at Bagram. The parade was attended by hundreds, including diplomats from China and …
(2024-08-15). Outrage in China over US "double standards" on doping at the Olympics. peoplesdispatch.org In the last days of the Paris Olympics, Chinese media, agencies and social media users showed outrage at the United States' attitude towards doping in the competition. | This past Monday August 12, the hashtag "
(2024-08-15). Beijing to host international music festival. tvbrics.com 
Musicians from BRICS countries will perform in the capital of China…
(2024-08-15). Chinese tile manufacturer in Mexico accused of illegal water use during drought. scmp.com Time Ceramics of Fujian province arrived in Hidalgo last year with hopes of boosting local economy, but residents say company's activities have hurt area's water supply.
(2024-08-15). China's interbank system promoted as safeguard against Swift consequences. scmp.com A senior researcher has encouraged China to expand the use of its interbank transfer protocol, warning of risks inherent in the use of Western systems like Swift.
(2024-08-15). Hesai's reported removal from Pentagon blacklist draws criticism from Republican senators. scmp.com Financial Times said the sensor maker has been dropped from a list of Chinese companies barred from defence contracts, but the Pentagon won't confirm or deny.
(2024-08-15). The Heat: China-Brazil Ties. america.cgtn.com 
Fifty years after establishing diplomatic relations, China is now Brazil's top trading partner. In 2023, bilateral trade between the two countries exceeded $157 billion U.S. dollars. There are currently more than 300 Chinese companies operating in Brazil spanning electricity, infrastructure and electric vehicles. | Joining the discussion: | Jiang Shixue is a Professor and Director of the Center for Latin American Studies at Shanghai University. |
(2024-08-15). NSG hosts symposium on China-Africa relations. sanews.gov.za NSG hosts symposium on China-Africa relations | China-Africa Media and Publishing, in collaboration with the National School of Government of South Africa, is set to hold a symposium titled: "The Governance of China: Forging a Closer China-Africa Community of a Shared Future, in Pretoria on Thursday. | Thursday's event will bring together South African and Chinese government officials, scholars, experts, and journalists for a robust exchange of ideas and insights. | The seminar serves as a critical forum to discuss and shape the future of China-Africa relations and is a side precursor event to the upcoming Beij…
(2024-08-15). Tim Walz's China visits warrant Pentagon investigation, US congressman tells Lloyd Austin. scmp.com Democratic vice-presidential candidate is accused of possibly running afoul of foreign-travel reporting requirements as a national guardsman.
(2024-08-15). China's Housing Market Faces Steep Decline Amid Lingering Economic Concerns. devdiscourse.com China's new home prices fell at their fastest pace in nine years in July, as a slew of support policies failed to stabilize prices and restore confidence in the struggling property sector. This prolonged housing market slump is weighing heavily on the world's second-largest economy and its consumers, raising questions over Beijing's 5% GDP target for 2024.
(2024-08-15). Semiconductor Tech Is a New Battlefield in the US—China Rivalry. fairobserver.com Semiconductor chips, or microchips, are the tiny brains that run countless devices we use each day. These marvels power everything from refrigerators to smartphones, car navigation to wearable tech. The ever-growing demand for smart devices has created a desire for smaller, faster and more efficient chips. This pursuit of miniaturization has propelled the semiconductor industry…
(2024-08-15). 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.
(2024-08-15). 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.
(2024-08-15). Lula enaltece 50 años de relaciones entre Brasil y China. radiohc.cu Brasilia, 15 ago (RHC) El presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva elogia hoy los 50 años de relaciones diplomáticas entre Brasil y China, y destaca el orgullo de haber contribuido a la profundización de esta cooperación tan prolífica.
(2024-08-15). Over 20 types of humanoid robots to be on display at 2024 World Robot Conference. ecns.cn More than 20 types of humanoid robots will be exhibited at the upcoming 2024 World Robot Conference that will be held in Beijing from Aug 21.
(2024-08-15). Advanced material gives university admission letter a cutting edge. ecns.cn Video footage of a freshman-to-be at Beijing University of Chemical Technology using the admission letter to cut a watermelon has astonished many netizens and aroused their curiosity as it looks just like a typical admission letter.
(2024-08-15). Hong Kong should approach South Lantau project with purpose. scmp.com From Bali's resorts to Beijing's countryside attractions, other ecotourism sites provide useful templates for developing South Lantau.
(2024-08-15). 2024 Shanghai Book Fair kicks off. ecns.cn The book fair kicked off on Wednesday and will last until Aug. 20.
(2024-08-15). Ex-Party chief of Guizhou pleads guilty. ecns.cn Sun confessed his crimes and made a final statement in court. The court announced that sentencing will be made at a later date.
(2024-08-15). 5.7 Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Taiwan. devdiscourse.com On August 15, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck off Taiwan's northeastern county of Yilan, according to the island's weather administration. There were no immediate reports of damage.
(2024-08-15). Scholars hail Zhejiang's green progress. ecns.cn Foreign experts lauded the progress Zhejiang province has made toward sustainable development during a recent visit to several sites focused on green energy and green industrial production.