(2024-12-18). China rejects US defamations over its anti-drug policy. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said China is one of the most determined nations in the fight against drugs, with comprehensive policies and an outstanding record in this regard. | "We are also one of the countries with the highest number of controlled substances and strictest regulations in the world," he added. | Lin stressed that the anti-drug authorities rigorously enforce the law to prevent the detour of chemicals used in the manufacture of narcotics, whereby companies operate legally and in accordance with established regulations. | The spokesman emphasized that the root of the drug crisis in the Unite…
(2024-12-18). 'Time of the essence': UN pushes for Iran nuclear deal talks. newarab.com 
A top U.N. official on Tuesday pushed world powers and Iran to urgently work to restore a Iran's deal with Britain, Germany, France, the United States, Russia and China is known as t…
(2024-12-18). Philadelphia Arena: '$50 million, $100 million — the whole thing is a sellout deal!'. workers.org 
Philadelphia For over two years, a growing movement has fought to stop the proposed construction of 76 Place, a basketball arena in Philadelphia that would threaten the existence of Chinatown, the last community of color in Center City. It's the people against the billionaires. A poll of city residents revealed . . . |
(2024-12-18). China conveys condolences after earthquake in Vanuatu. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) China today expressed its solidarity with Vanuatu after the devastating 7.3 magnitude earthquake that shook the island nation, with significant damage in the capital Port Vila.
(2024-12-18). China launches group of four Earth-observation radar satellites. tvbrics.com 
The radar satellites are equipped with advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) technology…
(2024-12-18). Russia and Pakistan Will Comprehensively Expand Cooperation in the Resource Sector. globalresearch.ca Pakistan wants to reduce its disproportionate dependence on China, hence why it prefers for Russia to modernize its resource infrastructure instead of China, which aligns with US strategic goals. |
(2024-12-18). China's Xinjiang makes new breakthrough in grain output. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region grabbed the top spot in the country in terms of grain yield per unit area in 2024, according to data from the regional agriculture and rural affairs bureau.
(2024-12-18). Trump Reiterates 'Reciprocal Tariffs' Threat To India, China, Brazil; 'Will Make U.S. Rich Again…'. hindustantimes.com US President-elect Donald Trump reiterated his intention of imposing reciprocal taxes. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, Trump accused India of charging "high tariffs" and warned of imposing taxes similar to the ones that New Delhi levies. Trump also criticised India's tariff charges, highlighting 100% tariff for some specific US products. Watch this video to know more.
(2024-12-18). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-18). China's H-20 Stealth Bomber Unlikely To 'Debut' Until 2030s, According To U.S. Intel. twz.com 
(2024-12-18). China willing to improve ties with India, ambassador says. plenglish.com New Delhi, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) Ambassador Xu Feihong today reaffirmed China's readiness to work with India as soon as possible, to guide bilateral relations to a stable and healthy development path.
(2024-12-18). China rejects slander of its anti-drug policy by the US. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 18 (Prensa Latina) China rejected recent statements by some US politicians, considering them as the distortion of facts and spreading false information about China's anti-drug efforts.
(2024-12-18). Chinese citizens experience low-altitud 'air buses' in Hangzhou. ecns.cn A green Bell 505 helicopter circled around Shimao Wisdom Tower in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, before landing on its rooftop helipad as the city's first air terminal was officially inaugurated at the tower.
(2024-12-18). Over 90% foreign travelers laud convenience of China mobile payment: report. ecns.cn The Silk Road Research Institute at Beijing Foreign Studies University released a report on Tuesday based on a survey of over 2,000 foreign travelers from 111 countries, revealing that 99 percent of those surveyed would recommend visiting China to their friends.
(2024-12-18). World's largest ore carrier starts test voyage to Brazil after refurbishment in China. ecns.cn The world's largest ore carrier, Sohar Max, will conduct its first test voyage after being refurbished with a wind propulsion system in China, heading to Tubarao Port in Brazil, according to operator and mining giant Vale on Monday.
(2024-12-18). China firmly opposes certain U.S. politicians smearing China's anti-drug efforts. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian said the Chinese side firmly opposes certain American politicians distorting facts, spreading false information, and smearing China's efforts in drug control.
(2024-12-18). Transport network plays key role in keeping region connected. ecns.cn The Kunming Dry Port train, part of the China-Laos-Thailand Railway, has begun operations from Anning, Yunnan province, passing through Vientiane and eventually reaching the coastal city of Ranong in Thailand in November.
(2024-12-18). Xi urges deepening rural reform, building up strength in agriculture. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged further deepening rural reform and making solid advances toward the goal of building up China's strength in agriculture.
(2024-12-18). 18-meter-high snowman returns annually in NE China's Harbin. ecns.cn A giant snowman, standing at about 18 meters in height and crafted from some 2,000 cubic meters of snow, was unveiled on Tuesday at Qunli Riverside Music Plaza in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-12-18). Ancient chariots unearthed at terracotta warriors site. ecns.cn In Xi'an, Shaanxi province, archeologists recently unearthed remains of two chariots from the No 2 pit at the mausoleum belonging to Qinshihuang, China's first emperor who unified the country in 221 BC.
(2024-12-18). Gov't wealth seen as key to boosting consumption. ecns.cn China's ongoing efforts to boost consumption can be significantly enhanced if the government's substantial wealth and assets are mobilized to support household incomes and social welfare, leading economists said.
(2024-12-18). Hainan Free Trade Port urged to lead opening-up. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on Tuesday for further emancipating the mind in the construction of the Hainan Free Trade Port to transform it into a crucial gateway for leading China's opening-up in the new era.
(2024-12-18). Xi urges Hainan to write its own chapter of Chinese modernization. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday urged Hainan to make the Hainan Free Trade Port an important gateway driving China's opening up in the new era, and strive to write its own chapter of Chinese modernization.
(2024-12-18). Shenzhou XIX crew members in spacewalk. ecns.cn Shenzhou XIX mission crew members conducted their first spacewalk outside the Tiangong space station on Tuesday, completing several assignments, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-12-18). China extends visa-free transit stays, adds entry points. ecns.cn China announced on Tuesday a significant relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the period of stay for foreign travelers and expanding the list of accessible ports and provincial-level regions.
(2024-12-18). Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14. ecns.cn At least 14 people including two Chinese have been killed and hundreds more injured after a magnitude of 7.3 earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday.
(2024-12-18). Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane.
(2024-12-18). Xi arrives in Macao for anniversary celebrations, inspection tour. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Macao on Wednesday afternoon on a special plane.
(2024-12-18). Xi acknowledges work of outgoing Macao SAR chief executive. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Ho Iat Seng, the outgoing chief executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), expressing the central authorities' full acknowledgment of the work of Ho and the fifth-term Macao SAR government.
(2024-12-18). Ma leaves for mainland tour with group of Taiwan youth. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party, departed from Taiwan on Wednesday morning to embark on his third visit to the Chinese mainland in the past two years, with the aim of promoting cross-Strait exchanges amid tense relations.
(2024-12-18). Beijing criticizes Taipei over obstacles to Shanghai-Taipei forum. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Tuesday accused Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party of obstructing cross-Strait exchanges, while highlighting the outcomes of the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum held in Taipei.
(2024-12-18). TikTok asks U.S. Supreme Court to block looming ban. independent.co.ug 
WASHINGTON | Xinhua | TikTok on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a law that would ban the video-sharing app if ByteDance, its Chinese parent company, doesn't sell it to a non-Chinese buyer by Jan. 19. "The Act will shutter one of America's most popular speech platforms the day before a presidential inauguration," …
(2024-12-18). Líderes del Congreso de EE.UU. logran acuerdo para financiar gobierno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) Los líderes del Congreso de Estados Unidos llegaron a un acuerdo bipartidista para mantener el financiamiento del gobierno más allá de la inminente fecha límite del cierre del 20 de diciembre, destaca hoy la prensa local.
(2024-12-18). Polémica en Perú por ley que protege a las fuerzas policiales. radiohc.cu Polémica ha generado en el Perú la ley promulgada por el gobierno de la autoproclamada presidenta Dilma Boluarte, que prohíbe la detención preventiva de policías que, en el ejercicio de sus funciones, utilicen sus armas reglamentarias y causen lesiones o muerte.
(2024-12-18). Ministro de Finanzas y Precios presenta presupuesto del Estado para el 2025. cubadebate.cu Al presentar el estimado del presupuesto del Estado para el ejercicio fiscal del año 2024, así como el anteproyecto de presupuesto del Estado para 2025, el ministro de Finanzas y Precios, Vladimir Regueiro Ale, dijo que la propuesta de presupuesto del Estado para el año entrante se fundamenta en las proyecciones de gobierno para corregir las distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.
(2024-12-18). Insatisfacción en Cuba con programa para reimpulsar la economía(+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El primer ministro de Cuba, Manuel Marrero, mostró este miércoles su insatisfacción con los resultados hasta ahora del programa Proyecciones del Gobierno para corregir distorsiones y reimpulsar la economía.
(2024-12-18). Cuba aplicará modificaciones en sistema cambiario. radiohc.cu La Habana, 18 dic (RHC) El gobierno de Cuba aplicará modificaciones en el sistema cambiario, anunció este miércoles el primer ministro Manuel Marrero, en una comparecencia ante la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular (Parlamento).
(2024-12-18). Shanghai, Taipei zoos to jointly seek mates for red pandas. ecns.cn At the 2024 Shanghai-Taipei City Forum on Tuesday, the two cities signed a memorandum on the exchange and conservation of red panda species.
(2024-12-18). Xizang sees progress in palace protection. ecns.cn Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of the designation of the Potala Palace in the Xizang autonomous region as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a milestone celebrated with ongoing efforts to preserve and digitize its cultural treasures.
(2024-12-18). Shanghai Songjiang Railway Station gears up for opening. ecns.cn The Songjiang Railway Station is the third-largest railway station, following Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station and Shanghai East Railway Station Spanning a vast area of 60,000 square meters, the station features nine platforms and 23 tracks.
(2024-12-18). West urged to lift Xinjiang sanctions. ecns.cn International experts are urging Western countries, including the United States, to lift sanctions against the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, claiming the measures are based on unsubstantiated allegations of "forced labor" and have caused widespread job losses.
(2024-12-18). Changchun Ice and Snow New World welcomes tourists. ecns.cn Changchun Ice and Snow New World, a 1.38 million-square-meter amusement park with 200 ice and snow creations, opened to tourists on Tuesday. A 520-meter-long ice slide and a 1,314-meter-long snow drifting also made their debut.