(2024-10-20). Rising dangers of imperial+sub-imperial partnering. cadtm.org Following the Johannesburg BRICS summit in August 2023, the new 'BRICS+' — whose leadership will be hosted by Vladimir Putin in Kazan from October 22-24 — now consist of not only Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, but also Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates — with Saudi Arabia potentially joining before 2024 ends, in the event Donald Trump is not elected U.S. President on November 5.
| And on November 18-19 in Rio de Janeiro, Inácio Lula da Silva will welcome leaders of (…) | – | /…
(2024-10-20). China orders military to enhance war readiness. presstv.ir China's President Xi Jinping orders the country's military to enhance its war readiness and combat capabilities.
(2024-10-20). Washington urged to stop tarnishing Beijing. ecns.cn China expressed opposition on Friday to the sanctions imposed by the United States on its enterprises for alleged support of Russia in the Ukraine crisis, urging Washington to immediately stop tarnishing and oppressing Beijing.
(2024-10-20). Job market remains stable despite fluctuation. ecns.cn China's overall job landscape remained stable despite a seasonal fluctuation in the employment rate during the third quarter, thanks to the nation's stronger economic growth and employers' unchanged needs for new recruits.
(2024-10-20). Nation to build unified market. ecns.cn China will push ahead with the building of a unified national market as part of the country's efforts to foster a more equitable and well-ordered development environment for market players, the State Council — the nation's Cabinet — said on Friday.
(2024-10-20). Weifang Port certified as China's first zero-carbon emission port. ecns.cn Weifang Port, which is part of Shandong Port Group subsidiary Bohaiwan Port, said it had become China's first zero-carbon emission port, marking a milestone in the country's push toward sustainability and green development.
(2024-10-20). Xi hails establishment of major recycling company. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of creating a national resources recycling and utilization platform as China established on Friday a State-owned company specializing in resources recycling across sectors including steel, nonferrous metals, consumer goods, and wind and solar power equipment.
(2024-10-20). Q3 growth ups hopes of meeting full-year target. ecns.cn China's stronger-than-expected 4.6-percent economic expansion in the third quarter has bolstered the confidence in the world's second-largest economy of achieving its full-year growth target, with growth momentum to further accelerate in the rest of the year, officials and analysts said.
(2024-10-20). Financial Street Forum annual conference opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The Financial Street Forum 2024 is ongoing from October 18 to 20 in Beijing under the theme "Trust and Confidence — Work Together To Promote Financial Openness, Cooperate For Shared Economic Stability and Growth". In this feast of ideas, industry heavyweights will share their insights on China's economic recovery and foreign investment confidence in the country.
(2024-10-20). China-LAC media forum calls for joint efforts. ecns.cn Representatives from over 13 countries and regions gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Wednesday to participate in the 2024 China-LAC Media Cooperation Forum.
(2024-10-20). Smart tech set to help beef up coal output. ecns.cn As energy demand in China peaks during the winter, Shanxi province, one of the major power hubs in the country, is strengthening efforts to ensure stable coal supply through intelligent transformation.
(2024-10-20). Shanxi opens largest tourism highway network. ecns.cn A tourist road network spanning 13,000 kilometers, largest of its kind in China, was opened in Shanxi province, officials announced on Friday.
(2024-10-20). Survey to shed light on declining birthrates. ecns.cn China will carry out a nationwide sample survey covering 30,000 people to comprehensively examine causes of people's reluctance and fear of having children and formulate fertility supportive policies, according to China Population and Development Research Center.
(2024-10-20). Visa-free entries spur cross-border travel. ecns.cn The number of foreigners entering China visa-free saw a surge in the third quarter as a result of the country's continuous efforts to invigorate cross-border travel, the National Immigration Administration said.
(2024-10-20). India's Ambitious Solar Energy Quest: Challenges and Opportunities. devdiscourse.com India's aspiration to achieve a 500 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 is set to dramatically impact the nation's solar equipment import expenses, which might escalate to around USD 30 billion per annum, according to a report by think tank GTRI. The current trajectory indicates a growing reliance on Chinese solar goods.
(2024-10-20). Unlocking Chinese Cities: The global hub for trendsetting wigs. ecns.cn
(2024-10-20). Rangers maintain family tradition of service. ecns.cn In the heart of the Baihe National Nature Reserve, nestled in Jiuzhaigou county, the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province, approximately 1,700 wild Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys find joy in their natural habitat. Watching over them day and night are dedicated rangers.
(2024-10-20). BRICS urged to enhance its solidarity. ecns.cn Beijing has highlighted the need for BRICS to build on openness and solidarity among the Global South countries, as the Foreign Ministry announced that President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, from Tuesday to Thursday.
(2024-10-20). Anhui's key role in national strategies highlighted. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged Anhui Province to leverage its role in multiple national development strategies to build itself into a significant hub for promoting scientific and technological innovation, fostering emerging industries, driving reform and opening-up, and pioneering green transformation.
(2024-10-20). Iran's president to participate in BRICS summit in Russia. presstv.ir Iran's President Pezeshkian is scheduled to attend the 16th annual 2024 BRICS summit in the Russian city of Kazan.
(2024-10-20). Autopsy finds monkeys at Hong Kong zoo died of bacterial infection. ecns.cn Citing an autopsy report, an official said on Friday that abrupt death of nine monkeys in two days at a Hong Kong zoo was caused by melioidosis, a bacterial infection.
(2024-10-20). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years ago in 2003.
(2024-10-19). The Myopia of Anglo-American Rulers. dissidentvoice.org 
In the last 20 years, China, Russia, India and Iran are blossoming in harnessing energy and building infrastructures. Economically BRICS currency will eventually marginalize the dollar. What is amazing to us is the vast denial system that Mordor and its vassal has hypnotized itself into believing. Bruce Lerro's article is about how the ideology of Eurocentrism, paternalism, racism and imperialism keeps the West in a fog about how bad its situation actually is.
(2024-10-19). US used Australian bases in bombing Houthi facilities in Yemen. wsws.org This development marks another intensification of the Labor government's transformation of northern Australia into a strategic platform for US wars, both in the Middle East and against China.
(2024-10-19). Washington urged to stop tarnishing Beijing. ecns.cn China expressed opposition on Friday to the sanctions imposed by the United States on its enterprises for alleged support of Russia in the Ukraine crisis, urging Washington to immediately stop tarnishing and oppressing Beijing.
(2024-10-19). Egypt and China consider joint investments in Suez Canal Economic Zone. tvbrics.com 
A delegation from Jiangsu has arrived for talks at the New Administrative Capital…
(2024-10-19). Job market remains stable despite fluctuation. ecns.cn China's overall job landscape remained stable despite a seasonal fluctuation in the employment rate during the third quarter, thanks to the nation's stronger economic growth and employers' unchanged needs for new recruits.
(2024-10-19). Nation to build unified market. ecns.cn China will push ahead with the building of a unified national market as part of the country's efforts to foster a more equitable and well-ordered development environment for market players, the State Council — the nation's Cabinet — said on Friday.
(2024-10-19). Weifang Port certified as China's first zero-carbon emission port. ecns.cn Weifang Port, which is part of Shandong Port Group subsidiary Bohaiwan Port, said it had become China's first zero-carbon emission port, marking a milestone in the country's push toward sustainability and green development.
(2024-10-19). Xi hails establishment of major recycling company. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of creating a national resources recycling and utilization platform as China established on Friday a State-owned company specializing in resources recycling across sectors including steel, nonferrous metals, consumer goods, and wind and solar power equipment.
(2024-10-19). Q3 growth ups hopes of meeting full-year target. ecns.cn China's stronger-than-expected 4.6-percent economic expansion in the third quarter has bolstered the confidence in the world's second-largest economy of achieving its full-year growth target, with growth momentum to further accelerate in the rest of the year, officials and analysts said.
(2024-10-19). Financial Street Forum annual conference opens in Beijing. ecns.cn The Financial Street Forum 2024 is ongoing from October 18 to 20 in Beijing under the theme "Trust and Confidence — Work Together To Promote Financial Openness, Cooperate For Shared Economic Stability and Growth". In this feast of ideas, industry heavyweights will share their insights on China's economic recovery and foreign investment confidence in the country.
(2024-10-19). China-LAC media forum calls for joint efforts. ecns.cn Representatives from over 13 countries and regions gathered in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Wednesday to participate in the 2024 China-LAC Media Cooperation Forum.
(2024-10-19). Smart tech set to help beef up coal output. ecns.cn As energy demand in China peaks during the winter, Shanxi province, one of the major power hubs in the country, is strengthening efforts to ensure stable coal supply through intelligent transformation.
(2024-10-19). Shanxi opens largest tourism highway network. ecns.cn A tourist road network spanning 13,000 kilometers, largest of its kind in China, was opened in Shanxi province, officials announced on Friday.
(2024-10-19). Survey to shed light on declining birthrates. ecns.cn China will carry out a nationwide sample survey covering 30,000 people to comprehensively examine causes of people's reluctance and fear of having children and formulate fertility supportive policies, according to China Population and Development Research Center.
(2024-10-19). Visa-free entries spur cross-border travel. ecns.cn The number of foreigners entering China visa-free saw a surge in the third quarter as a result of the country's continuous efforts to invigorate cross-border travel, the National Immigration Administration said.
(2024-10-19). Brazil imposes new tariffs on imports from China in bid to fight dumping. scmp.com Duties on a range of imports, including iron, steel and fibre optics, come less than a month before Xi Jinping is to visit Rio de Janeiro.
(2024-10-19). Wary of China, US ranks Japan 'first' among Aukus partners: State Department No 2 official. scmp.com 'Very close' talks under way as Washington seeks Tokyo's cyber-related and other technological support amid deeper Indo-Pacific engagement.
(2024-10-19). Taiwan will remain a flashpoint no matter who wins the US election: analysts. scmp.com Security in the Taiwan Strait will be at 'greater risk' over next the 4 years, regardless of election outcome, expert says.
(2024-10-19). China, EU, Africa seek green cooperation using bamboo instead of plastic. independent.co.ug 
BRUSSELS | Xinhua | A forum on green industry cooperation between China, the European Union (EU), and Africa has underscored opportunities for technological collaboration and sustainable practices, particularly the use of bamboo as an alternative to plastic. The forum, co-hosted on Thursday by the Chinese Mission to the EU and the International Bamboo and Rattan …
(2024-10-19). Unlocking Chinese Cities: The global hub for trendsetting wigs. ecns.cn
(2024-10-19). Rangers maintain family tradition of service. ecns.cn In the heart of the Baihe National Nature Reserve, nestled in Jiuzhaigou county, the Aba Tibetan and Qiang autonomous prefecture in Sichuan province, approximately 1,700 wild Sichuan golden snub-nosed monkeys find joy in their natural habitat. Watching over them day and night are dedicated rangers.
(2024-10-19). BRICS urged to enhance its solidarity. ecns.cn Beijing has highlighted the need for BRICS to build on openness and solidarity among the Global South countries, as the Foreign Ministry announced that President Xi Jinping will attend the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, from Tuesday to Thursday.
(2024-10-19). ALBA-TCP reafirma respaldo a Cuba frente a compleja situación energética (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 oct (RHC) Los Estados miembros de la Alianza Bolivariana para los Pueblos de Nuestra América-Tratado de Comercio de los Pueblos (ALBA-TCP) emitieron este viernes un comunicado para reafirmar su solidaridad con el pueblo y Gobierno cubanos, ante la situación energética coyuntural que está atravesando.
(2024-10-19). Presidenta de México ratifica continuidad de programas sociales. radiohc.cu Escárcega, México, 19 oct (RHC) La presidenta de México, Claudia Sheinbaum, ratificó este sábado la continuación de todos los programas sociales del gobierno del exmandatario Andrés Manuel López Obrador y explicó otros tres en una visita a esta ciudad.
(2024-10-19). Anhui's key role in national strategies highlighted. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has urged Anhui Province to leverage its role in multiple national development strategies to build itself into a significant hub for promoting scientific and technological innovation, fostering emerging industries, driving reform and opening-up, and pioneering green transformation.
(2024-10-19). Autopsy finds monkeys at Hong Kong zoo died of bacterial infection. ecns.cn Citing an autopsy report, an official said on Friday that abrupt death of nine monkeys in two days at a Hong Kong zoo was caused by melioidosis, a bacterial infection.
(2024-10-19). Cuba works to restore power after nationwide blackouts. america.cgtn.com 
Cuba is restoring some electricity, Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said on Saturday, Oct. 19. Its electrical grid collapsed for a second time Saturday morning, after first failing on Friday, Oct. 18. As CGTN's Luis Chirino reports, the outage comes as the government attempts to address the country's long-standing problem of power shortages.
(2024-10-19). US Begins Another Military Exercise With Allies Near Taiwan Strait. popularresistance.org The armed forces of the United States, the Philippines, and several of their allies started a massive military exercise in the Philippines on Tuesday, October 15, amidst growing concerns of rising external intervention and possibility of conflict in the Asia-Pacific region. | The joint military drill named Kamandang will continue until October 25. It will involve over 2,300 armed personnel, mostly from the US and the Philippines, with their allies Japan, South Korea, Australia and Britain contributing smaller numbers. It coincides with a massive naval exercise involving the same set of countries at northern Luzon…