(2024-01-17). Dismantling Western hypocrisy on Xinjiang and Gaza. workers.org 
Arjae Red, a union activist and Workers World Party leader, traveled in May 2023 to The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR) in China's far northwest as part of a WWP delegation along with Workers World contributing editor Sara Flounders, organized by the China — U.S. Solidarity Network Statue of Chairman . . . |
(2024-01-17). Population drop last year likely more than 2022. ecns.cn The decline in China's population last year is likely to have exceeded the historic fall recorded in 2022, but the overall downward trend in the next three decades will be mild, a senior demographer said on Tuesday.
(2024-01-17). RoboTaxi services start trial operation in Hangzhou. ecns.cn Hangzhou launched autonomous vehicle ride-hailing services on two routes – the Citizens' Center to Hangzhou east railway station and the Citizens' Center to Xiaoshan Airport, on Tuesday, marking China's first intelligent line to high-speed rail station in its downtown area.
(2024-01-17). World's largest LNG-fueled ro-ro ship makes maiden voyage. ecns.cn A China-invested dual-fuel ro-ro ship, carrying 5,000 Chinese brands vehicles and machineries set sail from Shanghai for Europe on Wednesday.
(2024-01-17). Boom in travel to 'ice city' Harbin spurs sales of cranberry products. ecns.cn The tourism business in Northeast China, led by "ice city" Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, has reached a historical high during the winter season, boosting sales of several related sectors such as locally produced cranberries.
(2024-01-17). Younger generation keen to shop over long break. ecns.cn Young people in China are playing greater roles as decisionmakers as Spring Festival draws nigh, willing to spend more and seeking memorable experiences, according to a lifestyle market survey.
(2024-01-17). Ministry seeks Shs.6 billion for post-summit activities. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The House Committee on Foreign Affairs has recommended the provision of a budget line worth Shs4 billion and Shs2 billion to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to cater for post-summit Non-Aligned Movement and G77+China activities respectively, for the next three years. This was brought before the Committee on Budget on …
(2024-01-17). Efforts to combat organized crime pay off. ecns.cn Police in China successfully dismantled over 1,900 criminal organizations, apprehending more than 27,000 suspects accused of being involved in organized crimes and solving over 29,000 related cases.
(2024-01-17). U.S. urged to stop sending wrong signals to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces. ecns.cn China urges the U.S. to act seriously in accordance with the commitments that have been reaffirmed multiple times by the U.S. leaders to not support "Taiwan independence," "two Chinas" or "one China, one Taiwan", handle Taiwan-related issues with utmost prudence, said Mao Ning, a spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry, on Tuesday.
(2024-01-17). China reports 5.2% GDP growth for 2023. ecns.cn China's gross domestic product expanded by 5.2 percent in 2023 – meeting the country's preset annual growth target of around 5 percent, fueled by a slew of policy measures taking effect gradually last year.
(2024-01-17). Panda born in Singapore arrives in Sichuan. ecns.cn The giant panda Le Le successfully arrived at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport from Singapore on Tuesday evening, becoming the first overseas-born giant panda to come to China this year.
(2024-01-17). China adjusts surveyed youth unemployment statistics for greater accuracy. ecns.cn China has adjusted surveyed unemployment statistics by age group to reflect greater accuracy among young people, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
(2024-01-17). Premier says China and Ireland set a good example of friendly cooperation. ecns.cn China and Ireland have adhered to mutual respect and treated each other as equals, setting a good example of friendly coexistence and win-win cooperation between countries with different histories, cultures and political systems.
(2024-01-17). China's population drops by 2.08 mln in 2023 compared to previous year. ecns.cn The total population of the Chinese mainland (including 31 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, and the population of active-duty military personnel) was 1,409.67 million by the end of 2023, a decrease of 2.08 million compared to the end of the previous year, said an official at a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday.
(2024-01-17). Heavy traffic coming for holiday break. ecns.cn China is expected to see 9 billion passenger trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush this year, setting a new record for the biggest annual human migration on Earth.
(2024-01-17). Premier says China welcomes foreign enterprises to invest and do business. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday that investing in China will bring huge returns and a better future, and China welcomes foreign enterprises to invest and do business in the country.
(2024-01-17). China's Tianzhou-7 cargo craft to adopt 3-hour docking procedure for first time. ecns.cn China's Tianzhou-7 cargo craft will conduct a three-hour rendezvous and docking procedure after it docks with Tiangong Space Station, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-01-17). 2023 jobless rate down slightly from 2022. ecns.cn China saw a steady job market last year, with the unemployment rate down slightly from 2022, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
(2024-01-17). Xi makes important speech at study session on promoting high-quality development of financial sector. ecns.cn A study session on promoting high-quality financial development, attended by provincial and ministerial-level officials, was opened at the Party School of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee(the National Academy of Governance) on the morning of Jan 16.
(2024-01-17). Challenging Western narratives on Xinjiang: A closer look at development and progress. ecns.cn The orchestrated narrative of Western fabrications and slander against China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region aims to obscure the remarkable progress achieved by the region and its ethnically diverse residents, said Charles Onunaiju in an opinion piece published by The Nation, a Nigerian daily news publication, on Jan 16.
(2024-01-17). High-level US delegation to Taiwan fuels tensions with China. wsws.org US President Biden, following Trump, has deliberately heightened tensions with China over Taiwan by all but tearing up the One China policy that has formed the basis of US-China relations since 1979.
(2024-01-17). China's population drops for 2nd year despite govt.'s schemes. presstv.ir China's population declines for a second straight year despite Beijing's efforts to increase marriage and childbirth in families.
(2024-01-16). Country's products to enjoy greater protection. ecns.cn In China, the protection of GI as a type of intellectual property can be traced to 1985, when the nation joined the Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property.
(2024-01-16). Nation's big progress in IP to help advance tech ties. ecns.cn China has become the first country in the world to hold more than 4 million valid domestic invention patents following a rapid growth in this regard last year, an official from the nation's intellectual property regulator said.
(2024-01-16). Intervention urged amid spike in child obesity rate. ecns.cn Researchers have suggested that it's time for youngsters to say no to the allure of candies, cakes and barbecues, in light of an alarming increase in the number of overweight children in China.
(2024-01-16). Chinese premier meets with Singaporean president in Davos. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang stated China's position on the Taiwan question on Tuesday when he met with Singaporean president Tharman Shanmugaratnam in Davos, Switzerland, with the latter assuring him that Singapore adheres to the one-China principle.
(2024-01-16). China-Europe freight services in high demand. ecns.cn China-Europe freight train services will continue to play a key role this year, facilitating foreign trade amid China's ongoing industrial upgrade and a growing inclination among companies to seek greater efficiency while circumventing geopolitical uncertainties.
(2024-01-16). Booming 'silver economy' to bring more benefits to elderly. ecns.cn China is taking steps to turn its growing number of elderly people into a new driver of high-quality economic growth by encouraging integrated development of the "silver economy", a move that will benefit the elderly and boost their sense of happiness.
(2024-01-16). China's economy forecast to grow 5.2 percent in 2023: Chinese premier. ecns.cn China's economy is forecast to grow 5.2 percent in 2023, higher than 5 percent target, Premier Li Qiang told the audience at the Davos meeting.
(2024-01-16). The biggest annual human migration expected to be larger this year. ecns.cn China is expected to see 9 billion passenger trips during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush this year, setting a new record for the biggest annual human migration on earth.
(2024-01-17). China convoca al embajador de Filipinas por felicitación a Taiwán. telesurtv.net China arremetió el martes, un día después de que el presidente filipino, Ferdinand Marcos, enviara al presidente electo taiwanés, Lai Ching-te, una nota sobre su victoria en la reciente…
(2024-01-16). China Bids To Woo Back Global Elites At Davos Forum. latintimes.com China will put on a show of force Tuesday with a large delegation represented by Prime Minister Li Qiang at the annual meeting of global elites in Davos, despite shadows cast by wars raging in Ukraine and Gaza.
(2024-01-16). Headlines for January 16, 2024. democracynow.org Trump Wins Iowa Caucus in Landslide, Heads Back to Court Today for Defamation Trial, Death Toll in Gaza Tops 24,000, Presidential Candidate Cornel West Calls Biden a War Criminal at D.C. Gaza Rally, Houthis Target U.S.-Owned Ship After U.S. Bombs Yemen Again, Iran Bombs Iraq and Syria as Tension Grows Across Middle East, Bernardo Arévalo Sworn In as Guatemalan President After Last-Minute Effort to Block Transfer of Power, China Denounces Newly Elected Taiawanese President, Sekou Odinaga, Black Liberation Activist Who Helped Free Assata Shakur, Dies at 79…
(2024-01-16). Russia and China Successfully Transmit Two Images over Satellite Using Quantum Communication. infobrics.org There are still technical hurdles to overcome but advances are being made…
(2024-01-16). Russia Warned Before Attacking Ukraine. Now China, Iran, and North Korea Have Warned the U.S. on Their Red Lines. pressenza.com Editor's Note: Will the Biden Administration Listen or Will We Have More Wars — Possibly Nuclear? | By Colonel (Ret) Ann Wright | On Tuesday, January 3, 2024, a small group waved signs on Honolulu's busy Beretania Street in front of the Hawaii State Capitol to commemorate the sixth year since the citizens of Hawaii were informed by text messages that there was an incoming nuclear m…
(2024-01-16). Scientists from China and Brazil uncover new species of pterosaur. america.cgtn.com 
The discovery of a new species of pterosaurs, the airborne cousins of dinosaurs, is shedding fresh light on these ancient flying creatures. The finding is the result of the successful two-decade collaboration between Chinese and Brazilian scientists. Lucrecia Franco, in Rio de Janeiro, has the story.
(2024-01-16). Defense Secretary: UK in Pre-War' Phase With Several Nations. news.antiwar.com As top officials defend the decision to join the US in attacks on Yemen, British Defense Secretary Grant Shapps has informed parliament of potential wars in the years to come with several major nations, including Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. Shapps described the situation as a "pre-war" phase, and cautioned that wars with one …
(2024-01-15). Deals lure tourists before Spring Festival. ecns.cn As the winter school holiday begins and Spring Festival approaches, many places in China, including Guizhou province, Sichuan province and the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have released preferential policies to promote tourism.
(2024-01-15). First trip this year to space station ready. ecns.cn The first spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year — the Tianzhou 7 robotic cargo ship — is scheduled to launch in the coming days, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-01-15). Experts: Rate cut seen likely this quarter. ecns.cn It remains likely that China's monetary policymakers will cut interest rates in the first quarter as pressure of insufficient domestic demand remains pressing while external constraints on monetary easing wane, political advisers and experts said.
(2024-01-15). Xinjiang FTZ urged to make most of strengths. ecns.cn The China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone is expected to play an important role in expanding economic ties between China and the rest of the world, experts agreed at a recent symposium.
(2024-01-15). Railways key priority for infra investment. ecns.cn China will continue to see investments in railways increase this year amid the nation's pursuit of high-quality development in various sectors, said officials and experts.
(2024-01-15). China, Tunisia vow to work together. ecns.cn China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis on Monday, where both countries pledged their support for each other and declared their opposition to hegemony.
(2024-01-15). Overseas media outlets praise Harbin's ice, snow economy. ecns.cn Harbin has become the brightest star of tourism recently in China, attracting attention both at home and abroad. Many overseas media outlets are noting its ice and snow economy driven by tourism, which they believe would become a highlight of China's economic recovery.
(2024-01-15). China's quantum computer 'Wukong' conducts over 30,000 global tasks. ecns.cn China's third generation, superconducting quantum computer "Origin Wukong" has completed 33,871 computing tasks for users around the world as of Jan. 15.
(2024-01-15). China is first country to hold over 4 million domestic patents. ecns.cn China owned about 4.02 million of domestic valid invention patents by the end of last year, up 22.4 percent year-on-year, the country's top intellectual property regulator said on Tuesday.
(2024-01-15). Singapore's giant panda Le Le to return to China. ecns.cn Le Le, the first giant panda born in Singapore, will fly back to China on Tuesday night. Born on August 14, 2021, Le Le is the firstborn to giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia, who arrived in Singapore nine years ago.
(2024-01-15). Rare owl looking like Hedwig in Harry Potter appears in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A rare snowy owl is captured flying over the Hulun Buir grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, looking like Harry Potter's owl Hedwig in the movie.
(2024-01-15). Qinling Mountains covered by first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Qingling Mountains are covered by the first snow of 2024 with clouds floating over mountain peaks in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 15, 2024.
(2024-01-16). Former Brazilian ambassador to China on Wang Yi's upcoming visit. america.cgtn.com 
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's first trip of the year comes as China increasingly focuses on strengthening ties in the Global South. Following his African tour, Wang Yi will then go on to visit Brazil and Jamaica. CGTN's Lucrecia Franco spoke to Luiz Augusto de Castro Neves, President of the Brazil- China Business Council (CEBC) and former Brazilian ambassador to Paraguay, China, and Japan. The visit, he highlights, is expected to further elevate Brazil and China's close partnership.
(2024-01-16). China has 'whittled down' key Taiwan support with Nauru move, says scholar. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific A security studies professor says China has been applying pressure to countries to switch diplomatic ties over from Taiwan, but Beijing says its "ready to work" with the Pacific island nation "to open new chapters" in the relations between the two countries. The Nauru government said that "in the best interests" of the…
(2024-01-16). China Repeatedly Tried to Block Taiwan From Giving Toxic COVID-19 mRNA Vaccines to Its Population. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-16). China, Tunisia vow to work together. ecns.cn China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tunisian President Kais Saied in Tunis on Monday, where both countries pledged their support for each other and declared their opposition to hegemony.
(2024-01-16). Overseas media outlets praise Harbin's ice, snow economy. ecns.cn Harbin has become the brightest star of tourism recently in China, attracting attention both at home and abroad. Many overseas media outlets are noting its ice and snow economy driven by tourism, which they believe would become a highlight of China's economic recovery.
(2024-01-16). China's quantum computer 'Wukong' conducts over 30,000 global tasks. ecns.cn China's third generation, superconducting quantum computer "Origin Wukong" has completed 33,871 computing tasks for users around the world as of Jan. 15.
(2024-01-16). China is first country to hold over 4 million domestic patents. ecns.cn China owned about 4.02 million of domestic valid invention patents by the end of last year, up 22.4 percent year-on-year, the country's top intellectual property regulator said on Tuesday.
(2024-01-16). Singapore's giant panda Le Le to return to China. ecns.cn Le Le, the first giant panda born in Singapore, will fly back to China on Tuesday night. Born on August 14, 2021, Le Le is the firstborn to giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia, who arrived in Singapore nine years ago.
(2024-01-16). Rare owl looking like Hedwig in Harry Potter appears in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A rare snowy owl is captured flying over the Hulun Buir grassland in Hulun Buir, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, looking like Harry Potter's owl Hedwig in the movie.
(2024-01-16). Qinling Mountains covered by first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Qingling Mountains are covered by the first snow of 2024 with clouds floating over mountain peaks in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 15, 2024.
(2024-01-16). Deals lure tourists before Spring Festival. ecns.cn As the winter school holiday begins and Spring Festival approaches, many places in China, including Guizhou province, Sichuan province and the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, have released preferential policies to promote tourism.
(2024-01-16). First trip this year to space station ready. ecns.cn The first spacecraft to visit China's Tiangong space station this year — the Tianzhou 7 robotic cargo ship — is scheduled to launch in the coming days, according to the China Manned Space Agency.
(2024-01-16). Experts: Rate cut seen likely this quarter. ecns.cn It remains likely that China's monetary policymakers will cut interest rates in the first quarter as pressure of insufficient domestic demand remains pressing while external constraints on monetary easing wane, political advisers and experts said.
(2024-01-16). Xinjiang FTZ urged to make most of strengths. ecns.cn The China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone is expected to play an important role in expanding economic ties between China and the rest of the world, experts agreed at a recent symposium.
(2024-01-16). Railways key priority for infra investment. ecns.cn China will continue to see investments in railways increase this year amid the nation's pursuit of high-quality development in various sectors, said officials and experts.
(2024-01-16). Human activities, artifacts from 55,000 years ago found in Southwest China's Guizhou. ecns.cn A significant breakthrough has been achieved in the archaeological excavation of the Chuan Dong site in Puding County, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, pushing the history of human activity in the area back to 55,000 years ago.
(2024-01-16). China issues guideline to boost 'silver economy' amid aging population. ecns.cn China's State Council, the cabinet, on Monday unveiled a sweeping guideline on promoting the development of the "silver economy," or the elderly care industry, in a bid to actively respond to the aging population and foster new economic growth drivers.
(2024-01-16). China discovers new heavy rare earth mineral. ecns.cn Chinese scientists recently discovered a new heavy rare earth mineral named Bayanoboite-Y, at the Bayan Obo Rare Earth Mine in Baotou.
(2024-01-16). Qinling Mountains covered by first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Qingliang Mountains are covered by the first snow of 2024 with clouds floating over mountain peaks in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, Jan. 15, 2024.
(2024-01-16). China convoca al embajador de Filipinas por felicitación a Taiwán. telesurtv.net China arremetió el martes, un día después de que el presidente filipino, Ferdinand Marcos, enviara al presidente electo taiwanés, Lai Ching-te, una nota sobre su victoria en la reciente…
(2024-01-16). Red Sea crisis: Rising insurance costs, inflation surge and containership detours. america.cgtn.com 
Yemen-based Houthi rebels and militants have carried out 27 attacks involving drones and missiles on container ships and vessels in the Red Sea since November. | U.S. and British militaries have launched retaliatory bombings on Houthi sites in Yemen, warning American-flag vessels from entering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. | Houthis said it will continue to expand its targets in the region, including U.S. ships, a part of their reaction to the Israel-Hamas conflict in the Gaza Strip. | The military tensions have alarmed economic and security experts concerned about the spillover effects. | In December, the de…
(2024-01-16). Beijing will be quietly pleased with the decline of Taiwan's separatist vote. mronline.org 
It is almost unanimous, then. Most Western media have given us the lowdown.
(2024-01-15). Guangzhou's GDP set to exceed 3 trillion yuan, joining elite club. ecns.cn The gross domestic product of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is expected to surpass 3 trillion yuan ($419.44 billion) in 2023, according to a government work report on Monday.
(2024-01-16). Guangzhou's GDP set to exceed 3 trillion yuan, joining elite club. ecns.cn The gross domestic product of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, is expected to surpass 3 trillion yuan ($419.44 billion) in 2023, according to a government work report on Monday.
(2024-01-15). Harbin war museum sees soaring visits. ecns.cn Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, arguably this winter's hottest travel destination, has introduced measures to cater to the growing number of tourists to its solemn war crime museum, just one of the city's many popular attractions.
(2024-01-16). Harbin war museum sees soaring visits. ecns.cn Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, arguably this winter's hottest travel destination, has introduced measures to cater to the growing number of tourists to its solemn war crime museum, just one of the city's many popular attractions.
(2024-01-17). Experts find new treatment for breast cancer. ecns.cn Shanghai medical experts have discovered a new treatment method that significantly improved outcomes for patients with the most aggressive subtype of breast cancer during a clinical trial.
(2024-01-15). New rules vitalize housing hopes. ecns.cn Shanghai's easing of some rules on Saturday to enable singles to own homes in two districts more easily will boost rational demand in the city's outskirts, local property experts said on Monday.
(2024-01-15). Shanghai hands out cash rewards to residents. ecns.cn According to a guideline issued in 2019, and to achieve that end Shanghai's Fengxian district has adopted a "points-based rating system" that has resulted in more than a billion yuan in cash rewards being handed out.
(2024-01-16). Shanghai hands out cash rewards to residents. ecns.cn According to a guideline issued in 2019, and to achieve that end Shanghai's Fengxian district has adopted a "points-based rating system" that has resulted in more than a billion yuan in cash rewards being handed out.
(2024-01-16). New rules vitalize housing hopes. ecns.cn Shanghai's easing of some rules on Saturday to enable singles to own homes in two districts more easily will boost rational demand in the city's outskirts, local property experts said on Monday.
(2024-01-15). Person with rare blood type rediscovered in Jiangsu. ecns.cn A person with an extremely rare blood type has been rediscovered by a doctor in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, after more than a decade…
(2024-01-16). Person with rare blood type rediscovered in Jiangsu. ecns.cn A person with an extremely rare blood type has been rediscovered by a doctor in Taizhou, Jiangsu province, after more than a decade…
(2024-01-17). Ruins of pottery workshop found in Shaanxi. ecns.cn Archaeologists found the ruins of a pottery workshop in Dayuan Village, forming a small independent production unit.
(2024-01-17). Taiwan's 2024 presidential election: U.S. propaganda of "independence" must be rejected. liberationnews.org 
The false and warmongering narrative of Taiwan's people yearning for independence only benefits the U.S. ruling class and its military-industrial complex.
(2024-01-17). Mainland security authorities reveal espionage by Taiwan spies. ecns.cn National security agencies have uncovered hundreds of cases of espionage and theft of secrets by Taiwan in recent years and have arrested a group of spies and operatives from the island.
(2024-01-16). Analysts say Taiwan polls show DPP doesn't represent mainstream views. ecns.cn Although the Democratic Progressive Party won the Taiwan regional election, it does not represent mainstream public opinion on the island, as it only received support from around 40 percent of the voters.