(2024-12-13). How disgraced South Korean defense minister just nearly caused nuclear war. infobrics.org Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun ordered a swarm of drones to be launched at Pyongyang in order to provoke an attack from North Korea. President Yoon was to use this as a pretext to declare martial law. It's perfectly clear that the disgraced defense minister didn't do this on his own volition. Worse yet, it's extremely likely that the US ordered Yoon to launch the operation to ensure escalation with North Korea and possibly even China.
(2024-12-13). China pioneers zero-emission port networks with innovative smart microgrids. tvbrics.com 
China aims to drastically cut emissions, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and serve as benchmarks for sustainable maritime infrastructure globally…
(2024-12-13). China sentences ex-Premier League footballer Li Tie to 20 years in prison. aljazeera.com Former national team coach is the biggest name to be netted in China's sweeping crackdown on corruption in sport.
(2024-12-13). Indonesia's Prabowo steers strategic middle path amid China, US rivalry. aljazeera.com Indonesian President Prabowo heralds new focus on foreign policy, but balancing Beijing and Washington will continue.
(2024-12-13). US President-elect Trump invites China's Xi Jinping to his inauguration. aljazeera.com Experts say Trump's invitation is largely unprecedented, but Xi is unlikely to accept, given their past relations.
(2024-12-13). How US-led Trade War and Sanctions against China Undermine Kiev Regime's Military Capabilities. globalresearch.ca The NATO-orchestrated Ukrainian conflict is the first true major modern war of this century. The United States launched numerous
(2024-12-13). UK Development Bank Brings in Brics Bank ex-CFO Leslie Maasdorp as Head. infobrics.org Britain's development finance institution has appointed the former finance chief of the China-headquartered Brics bank as its new CEO…
(2024-12-13). Part One: Resisting Authoritarian Populism. counterpunch.org 
For the last four years, Joe Biden and his anointed but defeated successor, Kamala Harris, attempted to refurbish U.S. capitalism and reassert U.S. hegemony over the world system, particularly against China, but also Russia and a host of regional powers. Their program of liberal reform at home failed to address the economic grievances of the
(2024-12-13). Europeans tell UN ready to 'snap back' Iran sanctions if needed. newarab.com 
Britain, France and Germany have told the They will lose the ability to take such action on October 18 next year when a 2015 UN resolution expires. | The resolution enshrines Iran's deal with Britain, Germany, France, the United States, Russia and China that lifted sanctions on Tehran in exchange for restrictions on it…
(2024-12-13). New target set to curb HIV rate by 2030. ecns.cn China aims to keep its HIV prevalence rate below 0.2 percent by 2030, according to a policy document released this week, as high infection rates among men who have sex with men and covert transmission among heterosexual couples pose significant challenges.d.
(2024-12-13). Expanding domestic demand crucial for stabilizing China's economy: experts. ecns.cn Outlining a number of key tasks for 2025, China's annual Central Economic Work Conference urged efforts to vigorously boost consumption, improve investment efficiency, and expand domestic demand.
(2024-12-13). Malaysia caps main tower of Chinese-built bridge. ecns.cn The tower of Chinese-built Ruba Cross-sea Bridge was successfully capped in Malaysia on Thursday, according to constructor China Railway Bridge Bureau.
(2024-12-13). China Tourism Association unveils first batch of 11 'Most Beautiful Villages'. ecns.cn The Most Beautiful Villages Branch of China Tourism Association (MBVC) held a grand award ceremony on Friday in Beijing, recognizing 11 villages as "The Most Beautiful Villages" in China.
(2024-12-13). Guangxi's Chishui Port launches the first international cargo route to Australia. ecns.cn A container ship carrying caravans manufactured in south China's Guangxi departed from Chishui Port in Wuzhou City to Sydney Harbour on Wednesday, marking the port's inaugural international cargo route to Australia.
(2024-12-13). Strengthening Sino-Japanese cooperation to benefit both sides. ecns.cn A newly released blue book underscores the critical role of economic cooperation between China and Japan in bolstering bilateral relations and driving economic growth for both nations.
(2024-12-13). China's grain output tops 700m tons. ecns.cn China's grain output reached a record high of 706.5 million tons in 2024, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Friday.
(2024-12-13). China's mediation efforts offer hope for Africa's crises. ecns.cn Parts of Africa grappling with the dual challenges of armed conflicts and climate change are among the most vulnerable regions in the world, says a senior official at the International Committee of the Red Cross.
(2024-12-13). China launches 'fact-checking community' in Shanghai. ecns.cn China's first "fact-checking community" spearheaded by professional media outlets was inaugurated at the International Fact-Checking Partner Summit held in Shanghai on Thursday.
(2024-12-13). Crackdown on black market banks in Macao sees 846 arrested. ecns.cn China's police have conducted five operations and captured 846 suspects in a campaign the Ministry of Public Security launched in May to crack down on "money changing" in the Macao Special Administrative Region, an official of the ministry said.
(2024-12-13). China's health program to support financial burden on patients. ecns.cn A new round of China's bulk buy program for drugs will include 385 products from 234 companies in an effort to further reduce the financial burden of patients, according to the National Healthcare Security Administration.
(2024-12-13). China bolsters efforts to integrate technologies with transport sector. ecns.cn China is intensifying its efforts to integrate cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data and the Internet of Things into its transportation system, aiming to achieve high-quality development in the sector.
(2024-12-13). China sends five experiment satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying a group of five experiment satellites, part of a high-speed laser technology demonstration network "Diamond Constellation," blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 12, 2024.
(2024-12-13). Middle route of South-to-North Water Diversion Project marks 10th anniversary. ecns.cn This year marks the 10th anniversary of the operation of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project, which was initiated to address China's regional water imbalance.
(2024-12-13). China holds national commemoration for Nanjing Massacre victims. ecns.cn The11th national memorial ceremony for the Nanjing Massacre victims is held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 13, 2024.
(2024-12-13). China, U.S.: Connecting through tourism. ecns.cn China and the United States are continuing to enhance their tourism connections, working to overcome any travel obstacles.
(2024-12-13). China open to engaging with new U.S. administration's trade and economic team: MOFCOM. ecns.cn China has maintained close communication with the team from U.S. Department of Commerce through the established bilateral communication mechanisms and is also open to engaging with the new U.S. administration's economic and trade team.
(2024-12-13). Some 30 Chinese engaged in offshore gambling in the Philippines repatriated to China. ecns.cn Law enforcement authorities from China and the Philippines once again jointly conducted the repatriation of some 30 Chinese citizens back to China who were engaged in offshore gambling in the Philippines.
(2024-12-13). Dedicated center for autistic kids launched. ecns.cn China's first national special education resource center for children with autism was launched on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, marking a significant milestone in the country's special education development.
(2024-12-13). China firmly opposes official exchanges between the authorities of island of Taiwan and Somaliland: FM. ecns.cn China firmly opposes any official exchanges or the establishment of official institutions between the authorities of island of Taiwan and Somaliland; and China urges relevant parties in Somalia .
(2024-12-12). China launches world's first heavy-ion beam facility. ecns.cn China has launched a groundbreaking scientific facility capable of generating heavy-ion beams far more powerful than any other device of its kind in the world.
(2024-12-12). China vows to jointly promote global solidarity. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 Imperial Springs International Forum, which opened in Madrid, Spain, on Thursday.
(2024-12-12). China holds Central Economic Work Conference to make plans for 2025. ecns.cn The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Wednesday to Thursday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2025.
(2024-12-12). Steps ready for stable growth of the economy. ecns.cn China is emphasizing the need to maintain stable growth, employment and commodity prices through steps including higher deficit-to-GDP ratios, the issuance of ultra-long-term special treasury bonds and interest rate cuts.
(2024-12-12). Former CITIC Group exec expelled from CPC, office. ecns.cn Xu Zuo, former deputy general manager of CITIC Group, has been expelled from the Communist Party of China and removed from public office for serious violations of Party discipline and laws, the country's top anti-graft bodies announced on Thursday.
(2024-12-12). 'Infinitely vast' room eyed for China-U.S. cooperation. ecns.cn In a letter to the gala read by Marisa Lago, US undersecretary of commerce for international trade, US President Joe Biden expressed his appreciation for the USCBC's legacy of supporting commercial relations between the US and China.
(2024-12-12). Xi receives credentials of 28 new foreign ambassadors. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping received the credentials on Thursday of 28 new ambassadors to China, expressing the hope that the envoys would actively promote exchanges, enhance cooperation and strengthen the bonds of friendship between China and the world.
(2024-12-12). China launches rocket, deploying five experimental satellites. ecns.cn China successfully launched a Long March 2D rocket on Thursday afternoon, placing five experimental satellites into orbit, the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said."ÄÄ"ÄÄThe rocket lifted off at 3: 17 pm from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, the corporation said in a statement.It deployed the satellites, part of a high-speed laser technology demonstration network called the Diamond Constellation, into their designated orbits.
(2024-12-12). China launches rocket, deploying five experimental satellites. ecns.cn China successfully launched a Long March 2D rocket on Thursday afternoon, placing five experimental satellites into orbit, the state-owned China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation said.
(2024-12-12). Private pension plan to begin nationwide. ecns.cn China's private pension program will be fully implemented on Sunday after a two-year trial run, aiming to establish a multi-pillar pension system and cope with the aging problem.
(2024-12-13). The Heat: 2024: The Year in Space. america.cgtn.com 
China has made strides in exploring space in recent years, sending astronauts to its own space station and making history, bringing back rocks from the far side of the moon. | There are currently 77 space agencies around the world, 16 of which have launch capabilities. As 2024 comes to a close, space companies across the planet show no signs of slowing down. | Joining the discussion: |
(2024-12-13). Battery tech elevates aerial drones. ecns.cn Chinese scientists have made new progress in lithium-ion battery technology, culminating in the successful integration of high-energy density, wide-ranging-temperature batteries into a new industrial-grade composite-wing aerial drone.
(2024-12-13). Ticket sales for 2025 Shanghai F1 to begin. ecns.cn Ticket sales for the 2025 Formula 1 Chinese Grand Prix will officially begin at 12 pm on Dec 18, the organizers said.
(2024-12-13). Xiaomi YU7 Electric SUV Ready to Hit Road — Check Launch Date. ummid.com Buoyed by the success of SU7 Sedan, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is all set to launch its second electric car "YU7 SUV" in months from now.
(2024-12-12). Former senior political adviser confesses to accepting over 261 million yuan in bribes. ecns.cn Han Yong, a former senior Chinese political adviser, admitted Thursday to accepting bribes totaling more than 261 million yuan ($35.9 million) during a trial at the Nanning Intermediate People's Court in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region.
(2024-12-13). Cuba agradece postura de Venezuela contra lista terrorista (+Post). radiohc.cu La Habana, 13 dic (RHC) El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, agradeció este viernes el comunicado emitido por el gobierno de Venezuela que rechaza la decisión de Estados Unidos de mantener a la isla en la unilateral lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-12-13). El bloqueo a Cuba-Otra condena. radiohc.cu El 2024 se ha caracterizado por un gran acompañamiento a Cuba en su lucha contra el bloqueo norteamericano. Condenas de gobiernos, personalidades y pueblos, así como múltiples acciones de solidaridad se registraron a lo largo del año, en el que la nación caribeña obtuvo una nueva y rotunda victoria en la ONU.
(2024-12-13). Central authorities fully support HK in fostering new economic momentum: Xi. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping on Friday said the central authorities fully support Hong Kong in aligning with national strategies and fostering new momentum and advantages for economic development.
(2024-12-12). Xi: Sino-Russian ties serve as example for major countries. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping reiterated on Thursday the principles of "no expansion of the battlefield, no escalation of fighting, and no fanning of the flames by any party" with regard to the Ukraine crisis.
(2024-12-13). Warning over unusually high salt intrusion in Mekong delta. plenglish.com Hanoi, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Officials from Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development warned of the possibility of unusually high salt water intrusion during the upcoming dry season in the Mekong Delta.
(2024-12-13). 5 experts share inaugural global education award. ecns.cn Five leading education researchers received the inaugural Global Award for Innovation in Education Research Methods at the 10th Forum on Empirical Education Research held recently in Shanghai.
(2024-12-13). Northern regions benefit from water diversion project. ecns.cn The South-North Water Diversion Project has in the past decade diverted 76.7 billion cubic meters of water from the Yangtze River basin to the country's drought-prone northern regions, benefiting 185 million people.
(2024-12-13). Spokesperson of Ministry of National Defense responds to question on the Fujian aircraft carrier's trials. ecns.cn The relevant trials of the Fujian aircraft carrier are a normal part of the construction process. In the next steps, additional trials will be gradually conducted based on the progress of the aircraft carrier's construction.
(2024-12-13). Zangke River Bridge completes static load testing in Guizhou. ecns.cn The static load testing was conducted on the Zang Ke River Bridge Wednesday. Seventy-two large trucks with a total of 2,520metric tons of goods were parked on the bridge to test the construction quality and mechanical properties of the bridge structure.
(2024-12-13). Nation's space journey continues apace. ecns.cn The Chang'e 6 mission, representing the world's first attempt to bring back samples from the far side of the moon, was launched on May 3 from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province.
(2024-12-13). 13 injured in explosion in Jilin province. ecns.cn Thirteen people were injured in an explosion in a residential community in Liaoyuan city, Jilin province on Thursday evening, according to the city's emergency management bureau.
(2024-12-13). PLA military exercises 'in accordance with needs and situation'. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army will decide whether or not to carry out exercises near Taiwan in accordance with related needs and situations, according to a military spokesman.
(2024-12-13). Ningbo Maritime Court plans expansion. ecns.cn A dispute resolution center of Ningbo Maritime Court in Zhejiang province will expand its legal services in more areas across the city, in an effort to solve relevant cases more efficiently and better advance high-level opening-up.