(2024-12-17). The Arakan Army's Capture Of The Bangladeshi Border Could Prompt A Crisis With Dhaka. pressenza.com China, Pakistan, and the US could take advantage of this to expand their military influence in Bangladesh at the expense of India's legitimate national security interests. | Lost amidst the news of
(2024-12-17). China completes comprehensive agricultural germplasm survey with groundbreaking discoveries. tvbrics.com 
51 new local species were identified, while 10 species previously believed to be extinct were rediscovered…
(2024-12-17). Philippines Senate ratifies new defence pact with Japan. aljazeera.com New pact cements deepening military ties between the Philippines and Japan as tensions with China grow in the region.
(2024-12-17). Political turmoil, the Moon Sect and US bases: South Korea, Asia's 'Ukraine'. unitedworldint.com Since decades, the Moon Sect has played a crucial role in US plans regarding South Korea and beyond. By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing / China The Korean War, one of the most brutal scenes of the Cold War in East Asia, is undoubtedly a historical turning point that shaped South Korea's destiny. The Korean Peninsula, divided …
(2024-12-17). Port of Los Angeles sets record amid tariff concerns. america.cgtn.com 
The Port of Los Angeles recently became the first U.S. seaport, airport or border crossing to top $30 billion in two-way trade in one month, according to an analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. China accounts for nearly 37% of that trade, but ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office, economists are warning of a ripple effect if Trump makes good on threats to impose new tariffs. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan reports.
(2024-12-17). The "China Threat" Theory and Okinawa. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-12-17). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-17). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-17). China: Journalists discuss impact of harmful information and media's role during humanitarian crises. icrc.org
(2024-12-17). Extension of China-U.S. sci-tech agreement strengthens cooperation : foreign ministry. ecns.cn The extension of the Agreement Between the United States and China on Cooperation in Science and Technology (STA) is in the interest of both peoples, and what the international community hopes to see, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday.
(2024-12-17). Visa-free transit in China extends to 240 hours. ecns.cn China's National Immigration Administration (NIA) announced on Tuesday that starting from this day, the permitted stay for foreign nationals has been extended from the original 72 hours and 144 hours to 240 hours (10 days) under the new visa-free transit policy.
(2024-12-17). China contributes $300 mln to AIIB Special Fund Window for less developed members. ecns.cn China has signed a contribution agreement with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), donating $300 million (about $2184.69 mln) to its Bank's Special Fund Window for less developed members, according to reports on Monday.
(2024-12-17). Chinese team transforms straw into new bio-based high-fiber food thickener. ecns.cn A research team led by academician Yu Shuhong developed a new bio-based high-fiber food thickener by isolating cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) from straw, opening up new possibilities for the efficient utilization of agricultural waste, according to the Institute of Advanced Technology of the University of Science and Technology of China on Tuesday.
(2024-12-17). Sino-French cultural exhibition kicks off to celebrate bilateral diplomatic ties. ecns.cn A special exhibition titled "The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles ⚪ China-France Cultural Encounters in the 17th-18th Centuries" opened on Monday at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of China-France diplomatic ties as well as the China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.
(2024-12-17). New dinosaur genus discovered in Yunnan. ecns.cn A dinosaur fossil discovered in 2007 in southwest China's Yunnan Province has been identified as a new genus of Lishulong wangi, a species of early Jurassic sauropodomorph.
(2024-12-17). China, U.S. financial regulators bolster cooperation in insurance sector. ecns.cn China and U.S. financial regulators have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the insurance sector as they convened a regular working meeting despite intensified uncertainties brought by the incoming U.S. administration.
(2024-12-17). China-U.S. Financial Working Group holds 'professional, pragmatic, candid and constructive' talks. ecns.cn The China-U.S. financial working group held its seventh meeting in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province from Sunday to Monday, during which the two sides had "professional, pragmatic, candid and constructive" discussions.
(2024-12-17). China-U.S. financial working group holds seventh meeting. ecns.cn The China-U.S. financial working group held its seventh meeting in Nanjing, capital of east China's Jiangsu Province, on Sunday and Monday, China's central bank announced Tuesday.
(2024-12-17). China allows the Philippines' resupply to its illegally grounded warship. ecns.cn The Philippines carried out a replenishment operation to the illegally grounded warship at Ren'ai Reef on Dec 12 with the permission of the Chinese side, while the Chinese coast guard closely monitored the whole process.
(2024-12-17). China's visa-free policy to allow stays of up to 240 hours at 60 ports. ecns.cn China expands visa-free policy to allow stays of up to 240 hours at 60 ports in 24 provincial regions starting from Tuesday.
(2024-12-17). China sends new satellite group into space. ecns.cn A Long March 2D carrier rocket carrying the PIESAT-2 09~12 satellite blasts off from the Taiyuan Space Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, Dec. 17, 2024.
(2024-12-17). China launches new satellite group. ecns.cn China sent a new group of satellites into space on Tuesday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-12-17). Innovation seen as 'core element' of new drivers. ecns.cn China's emphasis on bolstering the development of new quality productive forces through scientific and technological innovation will inject strong impetus into high-quality economic growth.
(2024-12-17). China launches low-orbit internet satellites. ecns.cn The first group of low Earth orbit satellites for a satellite internet constellation was launched by the Long March-5B carrier rocket on Monday…
(2024-12-17). China-U.S. economic working group holds 'candid, in-depth and constructive'talks. ecns.cn The China-U.S. economic working group held the 7th meeting on December 12 in Johannesburg, South Africa, during which the two sides had candid, in-depth and constructive communication over macroeconomic situations and policies of the two countries and other topics of global challenges.
(2024-12-17). China sets 12 travel routes to boost ice and snow economy. ecns.cn On Monday, China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) announced plans for 12 winter tourism-themed travel routes across the country, aiming to further activate the ice and snow economy during the 2024-25 winter season.
(2024-12-17). China to boost Indian Ocean region. ecns.cn China is seeking to deepen cooperation with countries in the Indian Ocean region to boost the blue economy and explore new maritime economic collaboration models, a senior Chinese official said on Monday.
(2024-12-17). Xi delivers important speech at Central Economic Work Conference. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), attended the conference and delivered an important speech.
(2024-12-17). Hainan cracks down on criminal gang of trading in endangered wildlife products. ecns.cn Police in South China's Hainan Province recently dismantled a criminal gang suspected of endangering rare and endangered wildlife, with seized items valued at 1.5 million yuan ($206,000).
(2024-12-17). Safety violations caused deadly explosion in Jiangsu, report says. ecns.cn Authorities in eastern China have concluded that a deadly dust explosion at a metal-processing facility in January was the result of deliberate efforts by the company to evade safety regulations.
(2024-12-17). Suspects caught trying to work with foreign spies. ecns.cn State security organs across China have recently handled cases involving several suspects who attempted to sell classified information to foreign spy and intelligence agencies.
(2024-12-17). Targeted visa-free travel policy boosts tourism. ecns.cn An increasing number of tourists from South Korea are visiting Zhangjiajie, Hunan province since China allowed visa-free travel for those from the neighboring country since last month, according to local authorities.
(2024-12-17). Courts tighten noose around illegal fishing. ecns.cn While calling for a sustained crackdown on illegal fishing, China's top court has also urged courts nationwide to prioritize environmental restoration, aiming to provide stronger legal protection for fishery resources.
(2024-12-17). China rechaza sanciones de UE y defiende nexos comerciales con Rusia. radiohc.cu Beijing, 17 dic (RHC) China criticó este martes las últimas sanciones de la Unión Europea (UE) contra Rusia, las cuales incluyen por primera vez la congelación de activos a empresas chinas.
(2024-12-17). House select committee gives bipartisan approval to the Wuhan "Lab leak" lies about the origins of COVID-19. wsws.org The report of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic embraces the baseless campaign fomented by the fascist right blaming a Chinese lab for starting the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2024-12-17). US high official visits Sri Lanka to enhance strategic ties. wsws.org The JVP, a petty bourgeois organisation based on a mixture of Maoism, Castroism and Sinhala populism, jettisoned its pro-Chinese and anti-US rhetoric long ago.
(2024-12-17). How a Small Chinese Company Tricked the German State | DW Investigation. wattsupwiththat.com DW uncovered that dozens of Chinese climate projects, certified by the German authorities as carbon credits under the upstream emission reduction scheme, failed to deliver on promises to save millions of tons of carbon emissions. A joint investigation by DW and ZDF reveals how Germany was deceived — and exposes the shadowy company Beijing Karbon behind the alleged fraud.
(2024-12-17). El enigma sirio. radiohc.cu Después medio siglo en el que el Gobierno de Bashar Al-Assad, con el apoyo de Rusia, sorteó todo tipo de agresiones encubiertas y directas por parte de EEUU, Francia y Reino Unido, tras 13 años de guerra civil, una supuesta "ofensiva relámpago", de las fuerzas opositoras armadas lideradas por el grupo "terrorista", Hayat Tahrir al Shams (HTS) y sus facciones aliadas, cambió la correlación de fuerzas del país de la noche a la mañana y derrocó al "hombre de hierro sirio".
(2024-12-17). Una marcha contra la ignominia imperial. cubadebate.cu El 20 de diciembre le quedarán a la actual administración estadounidense 30 días exactos para finalizar su mandato. Cuba sigue sufriendo como consecuencia de su exclusión cínica, cruel e ilegal de la economía y las finanzas internacionales, dada su permanencia en la arbitraria lista de supuestos patrocinadores del terrorismo. El presidente Biden puede acabar con esa mentira y atender el reclamo de decenas de gobiernos, numerosos expresidentes y primeros ministros, cientos de parlamentarios, la Conferencia de Obispos Católicos de Estados Unidos y otros líderes religiosos, y de miles de organizaciones de todo el mu…
(2024-12-17). Ministro de Energía y Minas presenta plan gubernamental para la recuperación del sistema eléctrico. cubadebate.cu El ministro de Energía y Minas, Vicente de la O Levy, presentó este martes el programa del Gobierno para la recuperación del sistema electroenergético nacional (SEN) en la Comisión de Industria, Construcciones y Energía.
(2024-12-17). Guangzhou unveils green, intelligent urban rail train. ecns.cn The train incorporates 38 leading new technologies and features safety, reliability, advanced intelligence and green energy efficiency.
(2024-12-17). Xi urges Macao youth to shape next chapter of Macao's story. ecns.cn Over the years, President Xi Jinping has been deeply concerned about the development of Macao and its young people.
(2024-12-17). Cities adding charging facilities for HK, Macao EVs. ecns.cn Mainland cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area are accelerating the construction of charging facilities tailored for Hong Kong and Macao electric vehicles.
(2024-12-17). Potala Palace moving to preserve ancient texts. ecns.cn The Potala Palace in the Xizang autonomous region has achieved notable results in phases in the protection and utilization of ancient texts.
(2024-12-17). Shanghai Songjiang Railway Station nears completion for opening. ecns.cn Shanghai Songjiang Railway Station is gearing up for its official opening, marking a significant milestone in the city's transportation network.
(2024-12-17). Rare Terracotta Warrior resembling senior military officer unearthed at Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. ecns.cn Archaeologists have discovered a rare Terracotta Warrior figure resembling a senior military officer in the No. 2 pit nearby the tomb of Qinshihuang, the First Qin Emperor.
(2024-12-17). AI breakthroughs, ethical challenges mark tech in 2024. america.cgtn.com 
In 2024, technology took a gigantic leap forward, especially in artificial intelligence. But rapid advancements also have governments and the industry strategizing how to best keep it safe. Mark Niu reports.
(2024-12-17). Sand dunes turned to winter wonderland after snow in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Huludao, or Calabash Island, named for its shape, sits along the eastern edge of the Taklamakan Desert, where the Tarim River winds through sands, creating anapproximately 133-hectare oasis.
(2024-12-17). Harbin Ice-Snow World introduces this year's mascots. ecns.cn Bingbing, one of the Harbin Ice and Snow World mascots, is unveiled at a signing ceremony for the 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, on Sunday.
(2024-12-17). Hainan launch center to carry out 2nd mission. ecns.cn The Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center in Wenchang, Hainan province, is set to conduct its second mission, this time with a Long March 8 carrier rocket, according to the new spaceport.
(2024-12-17). Transcript of Press TV, Iran interview on delivery of U.S. tanks to Taiwan. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader PressTV: 0: 00Gilbert Doctor is an independent international affairs analyst who joins us from Brussels. Welcome. So the fact that this has not happened in quite some time, this delivery of this type of equipment, the Abraham tanks, what do you think it means in terms of the timing? Gilbert Doctorow, …