(2024-12-24). Insights | EU official commends China's leading role in global climate governance. ecns.cn Lauren Bardon, the first counselor for climate action and environment at the EU Delegation to China, shared his observations and insights on global climate action during an exclusive interview with China News Network following his trip to COP29 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.
(2024-12-24). Group members call for support for peaceful resolution of Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China hopes to work with other members of the "Friends for Peace" group toward the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days after the group members convened in New York.
(2024-12-24). As BRICS Welcomes Nigeria as Partner. infobrics.org The 16th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit took place in the city of Kazan, Russia with an enlarged compliment of countries attending as new members and observers…
(2024-12-24). China-U.S. relations in 2024. america.cgtn.com 
2024 was a complex year between the world's two largest economies. | CGTN's Nathan King looks back on China-U.S. relations over the past year.
(2024-12-24). TIR road trade route linking Xinjiang's Kashgar, Dubai opened. ecns.cn A truck bearing a TIR plate departed from Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on Monday, marking the opening of the first TIR road trade route between the two cities.
(2024-12-24). Lucky Air opens direct flight from Kunming to Vientiane. ecns.cn Lucky Air, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, launched a new international route from Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province to Vientiane, the capital of Laos on Tuesday.
(2024-12-24). North China's wetland Baiyangdian sees increase in wild bird species. ecns.cn Baiyangdian, the largest freshwater wetland in northern China, has seen a significant increase in wild bird species, the local natural resources bureau announced on Monday.
(2024-12-24). Finance minister: China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy next year. ecns.cn China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy next year, with sustained and intensified efforts to deliver a well-coordinated package of measures aimed at ensuring economic stability and driving growth.
(2024-12-24). China to raise deficit-to-GDP ratio. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) held a two-day national financial work conference from Monday to Tuesday, unveiling plans to implement a more proactive fiscal policy in 2025.
(2024-12-24). China to tighten antitrust oversight in sensitive sectors, foreign monopolistic practices. ecns.cn China is set to ramp up antitrust enforcement in strategically sensitive sectors such as semiconductors, new energy, and platform economy next year, so as to safeguard economic security, said the country's top market regulator.
(2024-12-24). Hong Kong SAR government cancels passport of seven absconders who are anti-China disruptors. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government issued a notice on Tuesday, listing seven anti-China disruptors as absconders, including Ted Hui Chi-fung and Dennis Kwok Wing-hang.
(2024-12-24). Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to visit China. ecns.cn Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is invited to visit China on December 25, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Tuesday.
(2024-12-24). Terraced fields covered in snow resembles 'fingerprints of Earth'. ecns.cn Terraced fieldson the plateau are covered in snow, looking like "fingerprints of the Earth" in Dingxi, northwest China's Gansu Province.
(2024-12-24). China's 5G mobile subscribers exceed 1 billion(1/1). ecns.cn The number of 5G mobile subscribers in China exceeded one billion by the end of November, according to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday.
(2024-12-24). More than 2,000 stone artifacts found at Longgupo Site in SW China. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has collected a total of 118 species of mammal fossils and more than 2,000 stone artifacts from the Longgupo Site in Wushan county, Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.
(2024-12-24). China's GBA economic scale tops global bay economies by end of 2023: report. ecns.cn A blue book on the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) released on Monday indicates that the region's economic scale ranked top among global peers at the end of 2023.
(2024-12-24). China issues guideline to speed up the building of unified, open transportation market. ecns.cn The Chinese government released a guideline on Monday aimed at accelerating the construction of a unified and open transportation market, calling to develop general aviation and the low-altitude economy and ensure that all types of businesses in this sector are treated equally under the law.
(2024-12-24). Panda bonds roar back to life in China. ecns.cn The panda bond market posted record-high issuances by value this year and is poised to attract new issuers, including those from the Middle East and Latin America, in 2025…
(2024-12-24). China subraya importancia de ampliación del grupo Brics. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) China destacó hoy la importancia de la expansión del grupo Brics con Indonesia, Malasia, Tailandia, Bielorrusia, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazajstán, Uzbekistán y Uganda.
(2024-12-24). Chinese scientists develop method to increase crop yields. tvbrics.com 
Experiments conducted under different conditions — both in greenhouses and open fields…
(2024-12-24). Hong Kong police announce bounties on overseas pro-democracy activists. aljazeera.com Police in Chinese territory offer $130,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of six campaigners.
(2024-12-24). Philippines' introduction of U.S. Typhon mid-range missile system a provocative and dangerous move. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference on Monday that the Chinese side has repeatedly elaborated its solemn stance of firm opposition on the U.S.' deployment of mid-range missiles in the Philippines.
(2024-12-24). English snooker world No 1 Judd Trump becomes HK resident. ecns.cn World snooker number one Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, according to the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday.
(2024-12-24). Pandas pair enjoy special treats in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant Panda KeKe is presented with an ice snowman at Ocean Park in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Dec. 23, 2024.
(2024-12-24). Germany's Federal Electoral Committee seeks to bar the Maoist MLPD from the upcoming parliamentary election. wsws.org The premature end of the widely despised ruling 'traffic light coalition' of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Greens and neo-liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the decision for an early election is not aimed at giving the electorate a say, but rather at ensuring that an even more reactionary government comes to power.
(2024-12-24). Building collapse tied to unsafe practices by builders. ecns.cn The collapse of a factory building in Anhui province in June that killed five has been traced primarily to the failure of the construction team to follow safety regulations, which created hazards on the factory's second floor.
(2024-12-24). Work/life balance for mothers. america.cgtn.com 
Working mothers around the world know all-too-well the struggle of achieving a work/life balance. And in the U.S., there's new data shedding light on just how tough their juggling act has become, and its toll on their mental health. | CGTN'S Poppie Mphuthing shares the story.
(2024-12-24). 37th Sun Island Int'l Snow Sculpture Expo begins trial operation in Harbin. ecns.cn The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation on Monday.The expo covers an area of 1.5 million square meters, and displays more than 260 snow sculptures.
(2024-12-23). China exports musical instruments to over 40 countries worldwide. tvbrics.com 
The county is home to over 200 musical instrument manufacturers…
(2024-12-23). From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024. aljazeera.com Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.
(2024-12-23). China slams Philippines' decision to acquire US Typhon missile system. aljazeera.com China slams move, warning that Philippines risks 'arms race' amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.
(2024-12-23). China's Shipbuilding Capacity Reached 232 Times That of the US. Admiral Cem Gàºrdeniz. globalresearch.ca The environment where the final showdown of global hegemony will take place will be the oceans, as it has been in the past. Since China is the most serious rising power against the US, we can easily say that this …
(2024-12-23). Elon Musk's Opposition to Gov't Spending Bill a "Smokescreen" for His Business Interests: Robert Kuttner. democracynow.org 
After the Republican-led Congress passes a government spending bill but rejects a last-minute demand for a debt limit suspension from President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk, we look at the richest man in the world's growing influence, with The American Prospect editor Robert Kuttner. "At the end of the day, Musk got exactly what he wanted," says Kuttner, referring to Musk's influence in the removal of an anti-China trade provision in the bill. "It's a classic case of Musk rolling Trump. … I don't think this is going to end well."…
(2024-12-23). India Is Positioning Itself Between Blocs. infobrics.org The thawing relations between India and China signifies another step in the world's transformation from U.S. hegemony and unipolarity to the emerging, new multipolarity…
(2024-12-23). (Macao's 25th return Anniversary) UM Rector calls for Greater Bay Area integration and stronger ties with Portuguese-Speaking countries. ecns.cn "Macao, a city with over 400 years of history, serves as a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and the West. The University of Macau, located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is known for its globalization and internationalization," said Yonghua Song, rector of the University of Macau (UM), in an interview with China News Network in Beijing.
(2024-12-23). China's renowned neurosurgeon dies of illness at 91. ecns.cn Zhu Xianli, a pioneer of China's microneurosurgery and former director of the Department of Neurosurgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, passed away in Wuhan on Sunday at the age of 91.
(2024-12-23). China's 5G mobile subscribers exceed 1 billion in November. ecns.cn The number of 5G mobile subscribers in China exceeded 1 billion at the end of November, official data showed on Monday.
(2024-12-23). 2025 Share your views on business environment in China. ecns.cn
(2024-12-23). Beijing's green efforts to benefit world. ecns.cn China's further development of the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the country's pursuit of green transition in economic growth model will benefit the world, especially the development in Africa.
(2024-12-23). Ground prepared for China's steady growth. ecns.cn China's steadfast commitment to addressing dynamic risks in crucial sectors is paving the way for steady growth in the coming year, according to economists.
(2024-12-23). Importance of international studies highlighted. ecns.cn China has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the global order, and its actions are not only crucial for its own development but also have a profound bearing on the future of the world, experts said.
(2024-12-23). Xi stresses progress in advancing 'one country, two systems' at Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn A meeting to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) was held at the Macao East Asian Games Dome Friday morning. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the meeting and delivered an important speech.
(2024-12-23). National Supervisory Commission rectifies over 700 landscaping vanity projects in China: report. ecns.cn The National Supervisory Commission (NSC) carried out in-depth probes into vanity projects, leading to the rectification or suspension of over 700 "unnecessary landscaping" projects.
(2024-12-23). Ice floating on Qinghai Lake as frozen season begins. ecns.cn Qinghai Lake, covering 4,400 square kilometers, is China's largest inland salt lake. With ice freezing on the surface of the lake, Qinghai Lake began its frozen period.
(2024-12-23). A set of posters to explore the truth about foam extinguishing agent>. ecns.cn In May 2009, the PFOS category, including perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and its salts, and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (PFOS), was added to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. In order to continuously promote the phase-out of PFOS and achieve national performance targets, the Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center (FECO) of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the World Bank jointly developed and implemented the "Reduction and Phase-out of PFOS in Priority Sectors Project in China" of the Global Environment Facility. So, what is PFOS? What are its application scenarios? Wh…
(2024-12-23). UN envoy: AI not privilege of few people. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations said on Thursday that artificial intelligence technology is not a pie to be divided among a small group of people, nor should its global governance be determined by just a small number of countries.
(2024-12-23). Ancient silk, coins found during China-Uzbekistan joint archaeological project. ecns.cn A joint archaeological team formed by China and Uzbekistan has discovered a large number of cultural relics, including silk fragments, coins and a bronze mirror from the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220), at the renowned Mengchaktepa site in Uzbekistan.
(2024-12-23). China steps up fiscal support for disaster prevention, mitigation, emergency management. ecns.cn China has stepped up fiscal support for disaster prevention and mitigation and emergency management, with the general public budget expenditure on the effort increasing by 8.85 percent on average over the past five years.
(2024-12-23). U.S. military aid, arms sales to Taiwan strongly deplored, firmly opposed. ecns.cn China has lodged serious protests with the United States following the most recent U.S. military assistance and arms sales to the Taiwan region, urging the U.S. to stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
(2024-12-23). Canadian institutions, individuals sanctioned. ecns.cn China has taken countermeasures against two Canadian institutions and 20 individuals involved in issues related to its Xinjiang Uygur and Xizang autonomous regions, the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.
(2024-12-23). Chinese scientific journals become more impactful. ecns.cn China's scientific journals have made significant strides in their academic influence and quality improvements over the past decade, according to the Blue Book on China's Scientific Journal Development (2024)"…
(2024-12-23). Yellow River protection efforts making progress. ecns.cn China has made significant strides in enhancing the ecological environment of the Yellow River Basin, according to Li Hongzhong, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee.
(2024-12-23). Cochlear implants now significantly cheaper. ecns.cn China has significantly reduced the cost of cochlear implants through its first centralized procurement program, cutting prices from more than 200,000 yuan ($27,400) to around 50,000 yuan.
(2024-12-23). China against the presence of U.S. missiles in The Philippines. plenglish.com In response to the Philippine army's statements in acquiring the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its firm opposition to this initiative. | Spokeswoman Mao Ning stressed that the presence of this equipment increases regional tensions and fosters geopolitical confrontation and an arms race. | "The region needs peace and prosperity, not intermediate-range missiles and confrontation," the spokeswoman stressed. | Mao Ning urged the Philippine government to reconsider its decision and withdraw the Typhon missile system as soon as possible, in complian…
(2024-12-23). Xi's insights on boosting growth of private enterprises. ecns.cn The private economy is a driving force in helping advance Chinese modernization. President Xi Jinping has always placed great importance on the development of the private economy, making multiple key instructions and inspecting private enterprises to boost confidence in the sector's development.
(2024-12-23). Chinese edition of Prince Harry's memoir Spare published. ecns.cn The Chinese edition of Prince Harry's memoir Spare was released recently by Democracy and Construction Publishing House. The book launch and sharing event took place in Beijing on Saturday.
(2024-12-23). Officials denounce alien land laws for racial bias. ecns.cn The series of new legislations in various US states restricting land purchases by Chinese citizens are racially biased and harming Asian Americans, say two Chinese American elected officials.
(2024-12-23). Double Third Festival: a traditional Chinese festival filled with song. ecns.cn The Double Third Festival, which falls on the third day of the third lunar month, is also known as the Shangsi Festival.
(2024-12-23). Audit report: Mishandling of funds rectified. ecns.cn A total of 1,200 individuals have been held accountable for improperly handling the funds allocated for rural students' meals, according to a report being deliberated by Chinese lawmakers.
(2024-12-23). Ma Ying-jeou promotes cross-strait youth exchanges in Sichuan. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party is currently visiting Chengdu, Sichuan province, with a group of Taiwan students, exploring traditional Chinese history and culture.
(2024-12-23). Watch: Chinese astronauts set new record of longest spacewalk. ummid.com Two Chinese astronauts set new record of the longest spacewalk surpassing the earlier one set by NASA astronauts.
(2024-12-23). (Italiano) Cina: Yin/Yang. transcend.org Discorso alla Beijing Foreign Studies University, settembre 2010. Altri hanno molto da imparare, come la Cina dagli altri, per un beneficio reciproco e paritario: l'essenza della pace positiva.
(2024-12-23). Francia nombra un nuevo Gobierno tras colapsar el gabinete anterior. cubadebate.cu El secretario general del Elíseo, Alexis Kohler, anunció este lunes la composición del nuevo Gobierno francés bajo la dirección del recién nombrado primer ministro, Franàßois Bayrou, después de que el gabinete anterior colapsara en una votación histórica provocada por disputas sobre el presupuesto del país.
(2024-12-23). Guangzhou's delivery bikes to get special license plates. ecns.cn Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, plans to roll out specialized license plates for electric bicycles used in the delivery industry in the first half of 2025, officials said Tuesday.
(2024-12-23). Loud, angry, and Indigenous: Heavy metal takes on colonialism and climate change. grist.org 
The crowd sways like starlings in murmuration as we wait for the show to start. The relaxed vibe belies the pandamonium about to be unleashed. Metal concerts are like that. To an outsider, they appear violent, and they can be, but to fans like me they are a place of solace. | I've been attending concerts since I was a teenager; the first was in a dusty parking lot and I never looked back. At the time, I gave no thought to what amplifiers cranked to 10 might do to my hearing, and it didn't help that I liked being close to the action. Tonight, in Denver, I've got earplugs, sensible sneakers, and, because it has…
(2024-12-23). Shanghai Port sets new record with 50 million TEUs annual throughput. ecns.cn Shanghai Port has set a new global record in container shipping on Sunday, with the annual container throughput reaching 50 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units).
(2024-12-23). Tower crane construction causes damage to Shanghai Metro Line 11. ecns.cn External construction caused damage to equipment and trains on Metro Line 11 in Shanghai, forcing trains to stop between stations on Sunday morning.
(2024-12-23). Fallen tower crane arm obstructs Shanghai Metro train. ecns.cn A train running on Shanghai's Metro Line 11 hit an arm of a tower crane that had fallen onto the track on Sunday morning, causing a delay in service, the city's metro operator said, adding that no one was injured in the incident.
(2024-12-23). Quick-thinking worker saves elderly subway passengers from danger. ecns.cn A video recently went viral showing a subway staff member in Wuhan, Hubei province, sprinting to save two elderly passengers from danger as they lost their balance on a moving escalator, CCTV News reported.
(2024-12-23). World's largest ice-and-snow theme park opens in Harbin. ecns.cn The world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, the 26th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, officially opened on Saturday.
(2024-12-23). Harbin Ice and Snow World opens. ecns.cn The 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World opened to tourists from the world at 10 a.m. on Saturday, attracting thousands of visitors who began queuing as early as 3 a.m. Tickets for the opening day sold out across multiple travel platforms"…
(2024-12-23). Tianjin commemorates its 620th anniversary. ecns.cn Foreign celebrities, entrepreneurs and overseas students will participate in a unique event in the coastal city of Tianjin on Monday to commemorate its 620th anniversary.
(2024-12-23). Hospital workers expect to renew a link to Taiwan. anabaptistworld.org A Virginia couple planning to serve at a Mennonite hospital in Taiwan will renew a connection between Taiwanese and North American Christians.