2024-05-07: News Headlines

teleSUR (2024-05-07). China Asks Israel to Stop Its Offensive Against Rafah. telesurenglish.net On Tuesday, China expressed its concern over the Israeli occupation forces' military offensive on Rafah and urged Israel to stop attacking Gaza. | RELATED: | "China is deeply concerned about Israel's ground military operations against Rafah. We earnestly urge Israel to heed the calls of the international community and cease its attacks," Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said, adding that Israel must make "every possible effort to…

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). China, France oppose Israeli operation in Rafah. ecns.cn The heads of state of China and France oppose Israeli operation in Rafah, which will lead to a greater humanitarian disaster, the two countries said in a joint statement released on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi elaborates on China's position on Palestinian-Israeli conflict, Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined China's principled position on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and the Ukraine crisis when he jointly met the press with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron here on Monday.

newleftreview (2024-05-07). Richard Beck: Bidenism Abroad. newleftreview.org Panoramic survey of US foreign policy as Washington attempts to maintain its global hegemony in conditions of faltering growth. Containing China, confronting Russia, driving decarbonization: each of Biden's stated aims has been beset by insoluble contradictions from the outset, Richard Beck argues, now compounded by Israel's punitive war on Gaza.

Pepe Escobar, The Cradle. (2024-05-07). The Russia—Iran—China Search For A New Global Security Order. popularresistance.org The Hegemon has no idea what awaits the Exceptionalist mindset: China has started to decisively stir the civilizational cauldron without bothering about an inevitable array of sanctions coming by early 2025 and/or a possible collapse of the international financial system. | Last week, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and his list of delusional US demands was welcomed in Beijing by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and President Xi Jinping as little more than an annoying gnat. Wang, on the record, stressed that Tehran was justified in defending itself against Israel's shredding of the Vienna Convention when it attacke…

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-05-07). US-China to hold talks on climate change. plenglish.com Washington, May 7 (Prensa Latina) China's special envoy for climate change, Liu Zhenmin, will participate in a bilateral meeting in the United States to follow up on the climate agreements between Washington and Beijing.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-05-07). Expert underscores visa-free impacts for Chinese tourists in Cuba. plenglish.com Beijing, May 7 (Prensa Latina) Cuba's announcement of a visa exemption for Chinese tourists will increase exchanges and strengthen bilateral relations in several sectors, a specialized source said on Tuesday.

Bloomberg (2024-05-07). Pentagon's 'Switchblade 600' drone gets funding for China fight. scmp.com A tank-destroying drone known for helping Ukraine push back on Russian advances is getting a major infusion of support.

latintimes (2024-05-07). Macron Takes Xi To French Mountains To Press Messages On Ukraine, Trade. latintimes.com French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday is to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping at one of his beloved childhood haunts in the Pyrenees mountains, seeking to press a message to Beijing not to support Russia's war against Ukraine and to accept fairer trade.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-05-07). EcoWaste Coalition: 7 More Paints from China and Thailand Failed Laboratory Tests for Lead Content. pressenza.com 7 May 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition today announced that seven more imported paint products failed laboratory tests for lead content and should therefore be withdrawn from the market at once. | Based on the analyses carried out by SGS, a global testing company, seven products submitted by the EcoWaste Coalition last April exceeded the 90 parts per million (ppm) limit for lead in paint as specified under the DENR-issued Chemical Control Order (CCO) for lead and its compounds. Laboratory tests confirm lead in excess of 90 parts per million (ppm) on these seven imported paints | Acc…

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Return of Chinese tourists helps vitalize Europe's tourism market, economy. ecns.cn Deepening tourism cooperation between China and Europe will help vitalize the continent's economy, as tourism is one of its pillar industries.

Nancy Qian (2024-05-07). How TikTok's arrogance sealed its fate in America. scmp.com Instead of tackling data fears and becoming a force for good in the tech industry, TikTok mobilised its users against the government, raising alarm at how easily a foreign-owned entity can exert political influence.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's Long March-6C rocket makes maiden flight. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Full text of Xi's speech at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday delivered a speech in Paris at the closing ceremony of the Sixth Meeting of the China-France Business Council.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). In Numbers: Highlights of China-France relations. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's newest rocket Long March 6C makes first flight. ecns.cn Long March 6C, the latest member in China's Long March carrier rocket family, conducted its debut flight on Tuesday morning, sending four small satellites into space.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Full text of Xi's signed article in Serbian media. ecns.cn A signed article by Chinese President Xi Jinping titled "May the Light of Our Ironclad Friendship Shine on the Path of China-Serbia Cooperation" was published Tuesday in Serbian media Politika.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Cargo drone begins carrying seedlings from Hainan. ecns.cn A large cargo drone transported 455 kilograms of seedlings for shrimp plants late last month from Haikou, Hainan province to Zhuhai, Guangdong province in less than three hours — the maiden cross-sea flight of a drone for public cargo logistics between the provinces.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Culture Fact: Ancient book witnesses China-France cultural exchanges. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Economic rebound expected to continue. ecns.cn China's economy is poised for a steady rebound throughout this year, underpinned by consumer-led recovery, a robust foundation laid in the first quarter, and the gradual stabilization of the property sector, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Land-sea freight service adds new route to Los Angeles. ecns.cn A freight train carrying 360 metric tons of cargo departed from Ruijin in east China's Jiangxi Province for Los Angeles in the United States on Monday, marking the launch of a new land-sea freight route.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Two dead, 21 injured following a stabbing incident at a hospital in SW China. ecns.cn Two people were killed and another 21 were injured following a stabbing incident at People's Hospital in Zhenxiong county, Zhaotong, Southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). University strengthens cultural bonds with French schools. ecns.cn Students and members of the public in the French cities of Paris and Lyon recently got the opportunity to take part in a series of traditional Chinese cultural and sports events hosted by East China Normal University.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). National Center for Space Weather warns of strong solar flares in next few days. ecns.cn China's National Center for Space Weather on Sunday issued a solar flare warning as a strong solar flare (X1.3-class) erupted from the sun. Other strong solar flares may erupt in the next three days, the center said.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Nations' example could help guide global relations. ecns.cn Raffarin expressed his satisfaction with the focus of the talks, recognizing their importance not just for France or China, but for the entire world.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's Long March-6C rocket completes maiden flight. ecns.cn China's Long March-6C carrier rocket completed its maiden flight on Tuesday, placing four satellites in space. It was the 520th flight mission of the Long March series rockets.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Shanghai sees shopping spending cross $7 bln during holiday. ecns.cn Shanghai reported steady growth in both online consumption and physical-store spending, reaching 53 billion yuan ($7.35 billion) during the five-day May Day holiday, according to official data.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China's EHang completes passenger-carrying eVTOL demonstration flight in UAE. ecns.cn EHang Holdings announced on Monday that its pilotless electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft EH216-S successfully completed its first passenger-carrying demonstration flight in Abu Dhabi, marking the first of its kind in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East.

Laura Zhou (2024-05-07). Emmanuel Macron offers China's Xi Jinping a taste of French hospitality at state dinner. scmp.com Chinese president attends state dinner hosted by French counterpart after arriving in Paris for his first European tour in five years.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Full text: China-France Joint Statement on the Situation in the Middle East. ecns.cn The following is the full text of a joint statement on the situation in the Middle East released by China and France on Monday.

Finbarr Bermingham (2024-05-07). Emmanuel Macron thanks Xi Jinping for 'commitment' not to sell arms to Russia. scmp.com On first day of Chinese leader's European trip, French president also thanks him for supporting an 'Olympic truce' during the Summer Games in Paris.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi says China-Serbia friendship to deliver more benefits to two peoples. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China stands ready to make China-Serbia ironclad friendship deliver more benefits to the two peoples.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China-Russia Expo offers dynamic platform for boosting trade, economic cooperation: MOFCOM. ecns.cn The China-Russia Expo, the highest-level and most extensive exhibition hosted by the two countries, has become a major platform for fostering industrial partnerships, and a pivotal avenue for local collaborative initiatives.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Foreign tourist visits see holiday upsurge. ecns.cn The implementation of a series of more convenient immigration management policies has led to a dramatic upsurge in foreign tourist entries into China during this year's May Day holiday, injecting robust vitality into the interaction between people of the country and the rest of the world.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). Xi hails ever-growing ironclad China-Serbia friendship. ecns.cn Whatever changes in the international landscape, China and Serbia remain true friends and good partners, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in his signed article published in Serbian media on Tuesday.

Ralph Jennings (2024-05-07). China's belt and road, once a hotspot for European investment, is getting the cold shoulder. scmp.com As geopolitical changes have made working with China more risky than before, European firms have backed away from infrastructure projects linked with the Belt and Road Initiative.

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China, France should uphold independence, jointly fend off "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation: Xi. ecns.cn As the world goes through transformation and turbulence not seen in a century, China and France should uphold independence and jointly prevent a "new Cold War" or bloc confrontation, Chinese President Xi Jinping said here Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). French firms urged to seize opportunities from China's development. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping said on Monday that entrepreneurs in France are welcome to participate in China's modernization efforts, and to seize opportunities arising from China's development as the country mulls significant moves to further deepen reform across various sectors.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Xi attends closing ceremony of the sixth meeting of China-France Business Council with Macron. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday attended the closing ceremony of the sixth meeting of China-France Business Council together with French President Emmanuel Macron.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). Beijing, Paris to forge stronger ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping underlined on Monday the necessity for China and France to uphold independence and autonomy and jointly fend off a new Cold War or bloc confrontation, during talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace in Paris.

ecns.cn (2024-05-06). EU urged to have fair perception of China. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping rejected on Monday the so-called "problem of China's overcapacity", saying that there is no such thing either from the perspective of comparative advantage or in light of global demand.

Bloomberg (2024-05-07). Alleged Chinese meddling spurs foreign agent registry in Canada. scmp.com New law will require people lobbying on behalf of a foreign government to register that activity publicly. A public inquiry is looking into allegations China meddled in Canadian elections.

Anand Naidoo (2024-05-07). The Heat: President Xi's France State Visit. america.cgtn.com Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe this week and his first stop is in France. President Xi met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Monday. During the trip, he also met with the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during a trilateral meeting at the Elysee Palace. | Joining the discussion: |

ecns.cn (2024-05-07). China to add more intensive care beds in hospitals. ecns.cn China aims to increase the number of intensive care beds to 15 per 100,000 people nationwide, as well as the number of hospital beds that can be quickly converted to provide such care to 10 per 100,000 by the end of next year.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). China, UE y Francia conversan de intereses comunes en París. telesurtv.net Xi reafirmó que con la cooperación China-UE ambas partes saldrán beneficiadas, es una relación complementaria y mutuamente beneficiosa con amplios intereses comunes.

Maria Calvo (2024-05-07). Dirigentes juveniles de Cuba agredecen apoyo y solidaridad de China. radiohc.cu Beijing, 7 mayo (RHC) Dirigentes juveniles de Cuba agradecieron hoy a la Liga de la Juventud Comunista de China (LJCCh) por su apoyo firme en la denuncia contra el bloqueo de Estados Unidos.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-07). Presidente Xi recuerda bombardeo de la OTAN contra embajada china. telesurtv.net Presidente Xi comienza su visita a Serbia en el 25º aniversario del bombardeo de la embajada china por parte de la OTAN…

teleSUR, JCM (2024-05-07). El presidente de China, Xi Jinping, llega a Tarbes, Francia. telesurtv.net Xi fue recibido en el aeropuerto por el presidente francés, Emmanuel Macron, y su esposa, Brigitte Macron.

teleSUR, idg, JCM (2024-05-07). Ataque con arma blanca deja dos muertos y varios heridos en China. telesurtv.net En el incidente, ocurrido a las 13H20 hora local (05H20 GMT), resultaron heridos trabajadores y pacientes.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2024-05-07). Francia y China exigen tregua en los conflictos durante Olimpiadas. telesurtv.net El presidente francés recalcó "el impacto de este conflicto sobre la seguridad europea".

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