(2024-07-16). Beidou helping Tajikistan prep for temblors. ecns.cn The Beidou global satellite navigation system developed by China has been monitoring the deformation of Lake Sarez in the seismically active zone of the Pamir Plateau in eastern Tajikistan for nearly three years, predicting potential earthquakes.
(2024-07-16). JD Vance's world: Where does Trump VP pick stand on Israel, Ukraine, China? aljazeera.com Vance backs full support for Israel in Gaza, but wants caution with Iran, focus on China and less support for Ukraine.
(2024-07-16). Hamas and Palestinian rivals Fatah to meet in Beijing: officials. newarab.com 
Senior officials from the rival Palestinian groups The Hamas delegation is to be headed by its Qatar-based political chief
(2024-07-16). Xinjiang generates 800 billion KWH electricity transmission surplus. ecns.cn The total electricity delivered to 20 provinces, autonomous regions and cities has reached 801.4 billion kilowatt-hours, exceeding the 800 billion kilowatt mark while serving 1.4 billion people for 249 days.
(2024-07-16). Beidou system set for large-scale applications. ecns.cn The Beidou Navigation Satellite System developed by China is poised to enter a critical phase of large-scale application, with plans of pilot projects unveiled for its wider use in areas such as consumer electronics and industrial manufacturing.
(2024-07-16). 144-hour visa-free transit policy triggers 'China Travel' boom. ecns.cn As more foreigners are flocking to China, thanks to the facilitating measures, and share their authentic feelings, a true, multidimensional and panoramic view of China will be increasingly seen and understood by the international community.
(2024-07-16). AIIB, CIDCA to jointly help a road project in Tajikistan. ecns.cn The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the China International Development Cooperation Agency (CIDCA) have signed a letter of intent to collaborate on promoting vocational training and women's development for a road project in Tajikistan.
(2024-07-16). Remote surgery done from Shanghai. ecns.cn Using domestically-made 5G surgical robots, doctors in Shanghai performed a remote lung cancer surgery on a patient in Kashgar prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, 5,000 kilometers away.
(2024-07-16). Three Gorges Dam braces for floods. ecns.cn The Three Gorges Dam increased its water discharge to 43,000 cubic meters per second to brace for floods in Hubei on Monday.
(2024-07-16). Export growth to sustain amid headwinds in H2. ecns.cn China's foreign trade will continue its quality upgrade in the second half of the year, bolstered by its industrial chain advantages, robust innovation momentum and strong policy support, exporters and market watchers said on Monday.
(2024-07-16). Insights | Tanzanian politician: Third plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee to yield benefits for the world. ecns.cn The third plenary session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), which kicked off in Beijing on July 15, will run until the 18th. Kabudi expressed his anticipation of positive outcomes, which could not only benefit China but also favor Tanzania and the rest of the world.
(2024-07-16). Shaolin Kung Fu gives you power of self-control: practitioner. ecns.cn The 2024 Shaolin Games Finals concluded Sunday at the Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, central China's Henan Province. "ÄÄ…
(2024-07-16). 3 numbers highlight China's boom. ecns.cn China, in some Western narratives, is economically backward and unsafe. However, visitors to China are often amazed by its prosperity and security. | For those who still don't buy it, check out how the three numbers highlight China's boom in the flow of visitors, goods, and capital.
(2024-07-16). Global demand, economic recovery drive China ship exports to surge 91%. ecns.cn In the first half of 2024, China's ship exports saw a staggering increase of 91.1 percent, far exceeding the 22.2 percent export growth of automobiles.
(2024-07-16). China highly values relations with Iran. ecns.cn China highly values its relations with Iran and stands ready to work with its new government for the continued advancement of the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership.
(2024-07-16). Torrential rain to hit Henan, Shandong in flood season. ecns.cn China's top meteorological authority has forecast that heavy torrential downpours are anticipated to affect areas in Central China's Henan Province and East China's Shandong Province over the next few days.
(2024-07-16). U.S. urged to correct trade bullying practices. ecns.cn A Chinese industry body urged the United States to correct its unilateralism and trade bullying practices A Chinese industry body urged the United States to correct its unilateralism and trade bullying practices targeting China's new energy vehicles and refrain from discriminatory subsidy policies, on Tuesday.
(2024-07-16). Flexible H2 money policy foreseen. ecns.cn China's monetary policy is likely to stay accommodative in the second half of the year as the latest economic and financial indicators point to the need for further policy support while growing expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts create more room for easing.
(2024-07-16). Stamped postcards unveiled to celebrate 50 years of discovery of Terracotta Warriors. ecns.cn A set of five stamped postcards featuring the Terracotta Warriors is unveiled to commemorate 50 years of discovery of Terracotta Warriors at Emperor Qingshihuang's Mausoleum Site Museum in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, July 15, 2024.
(2024-07-16). Insights | Tanzanian politician: China to achieve more advances in modernization. ecns.cn The Communist Party of China will convene the third plenary session of its 20th Central Committee from July 15 to 18 in Beijing. "China is going to achieve more advances in modernization," said Palamagamba John Kabudi, former Tanzanian foreign minister and professor at the University of Dar es Salaam, in a recent interview with China News Network.
(2024-07-16). Shanghai starts public testing of autonomous vehicles. ecns.cn Shanghai is set to begin public testing of autonomous cars as early as next week, offering free rides for residents throughout the trial period, marking a significant step forward in China's intelligent transportation.
(2024-07-16). Anti-doping review clears Chinese swimmers of doping allegations. ecns.cn A report released by World Aquatics on Monday said an anti-doping audit review committee has not identified any irregularities, mismanagement or cover‚Äêup by FINA (predecessor of World Aquatics) in its review of the TMZ Case or in its decision not to appeal the decisions of the Chinese Anti-Doping Agency (CHINADA) in that case.
(2024-07-16). Chinese swimmers cleared of doping allegations after inquiry. ecns.cn An anti-doping audit review committee has backed the decision of World Aquatics not to appeal China Anti-Doping Agency's ruling of a 2021 contamination case involving 23 Chinese swimmers, after a thorough scrutiny of the matters.
(2024-07-16). International educational ties fortified. ecns.cn Beijing Language and Culture University will keep strengthening educational ties with countries in Central Asia and cultivate global talent with proficiency in Chinese, university president Duan Peng said in a recent interview.
(2024-07-16). China celebrates first multi-province 'super-loop' high-speed rail service. ecns.cn The "Super Loop" High-Speed Rail in the Yangtze River Delta marks one month of operation, showing initial spillover effects…
(2024-07-16). China's first all-electric communication satellite begins operation. ecns.cn China's first all-electric communication satellite, APSTAR 6E, started operation on Monday, according to China Great Wall Industry, the satellite project's contractor.
(2024-07-16). The Japanese-Philippine Military Logistics Pact Raises the Risk of War with China. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2024-07-16). Trump enters Republican convention with bandaged ear. geo.tv 
Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump arrives Day 1 of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, July 15, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-07-16). Adhering to Humanitarian Norms Paves Way to Peace. icrc.org — ICRC hosts "Adhering to Humanitarian Norms in Armed Conflicts" Panel at World Peace Forum…
(2024-07-16). CHINA: First national inter-university moot court competition on International Humanitarian Law (IHL) held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). China: Regional Symposium for the 30th Anniversary of the Adoption of the 1977 Protocols Additional to the 1949 Geneva Conventions held in Beijing. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). ICRC Director General's speech on the 120th anniversary ceremony of the RCSC. icrc.org
(2024-07-16). Sevim Daƒüdelen on the historic lies of NATO. peoplesdispatch.org Last week, the United States hosted the 75th NATO Summit in Washington, DC. Although a prominent topic on the agenda was "defense and deterrence," much of the Summit was spent The alliance sent a shipment of F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine, pressuring member nations to increase defense spending, which has historically been at the expense of social spending, all the while hurling accusations at China for supp…
(2024-07-16). Foreign Ministry praises China's economic achievements. plenglish.com Beijing, Jul 16 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday praised the national economy's performance during the first half of the year, and affirmed that the results are a firm foundation to achieve the annual objectives.
(2024-07-16). China to host Fatah, Hamas reconciliation talks. presstv.ir Delegations hailing from two major Palestinian groups, Hamas and Fatah, are to hold reconciliation talks in Beijing later in the month.
(2024-07-16). Evacuations, clean up begin in southern China flood-hit cities. presstv.ir Rescues evacuated residents in flood-hit cities across southern China after historic floods.
(2024-07-16). Investment in China's high-tech industries grows 10.6 per cent year-on-year. tvbrics.com 
China's high-tech and intellectual development is making progress…
(2024-07-16). White House should say if Russia shares US weapons information with China: Congress. scmp.com Leaders of House select committee on China ask National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to assess extent to which Moscow has provided Beijing with 'lessons learned'.
(2024-07-16). Is China a threat to Europe? Nato's China stance may rest on its answer. scmp.com Despite more assertive depictions of China, the US has not got Nato to see China as a security threat. This suggests European divergence…
(2024-07-16). Asian-American community angered by erroneous report that Donald Trump shooter was Chinese. scmp.com Dash to blame plus community's rapid response followed years of hate incidents and scapegoating during the coronavirus pandemic.
(2024-07-16). Top EU officials to boycott Hungary meetings after Putin talks and China visit. scmp.com Hungarian PM Orban, Russia's closest EU friend, enraged fellow EU leaders by flying to Moscow on trip that included China stop.
(2024-07-16). One lesson Asia's emerging manufacturing powerhouses can learn from China. scmp.com Asian countries may suffer setbacks in their manufacturing ambitions if they aren't able to produce more sustainably from the start and decarbonise rapidly.
(2024-07-16). Americans won't know China well if they don't know Mandarin. scmp.com Tapes and websites have their place, but they are no substitutes for cultural immersion in the country where the language is spoken.
(2024-07-16). The Heat: China's 3rd Party plenum. america.cgtn.com 
The 20th CPC Central Committee started its third plenary session in Beijing on Monday. | During the four-day meeting, China's political leadership is expected to discuss deepening reforms, long-term economic development and advancing Chinese modernization. | China is working to become a high-level socialist market economy by 2035. | To discuss: | Qu Qiang is the Assistant Director of the International Monetary Institute. |
(2024-07-16). China: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 4 July 2024, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement at the 56th session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council for the adoption of the report of China's Universal Periodic Review (UPR). The statement expressed disappointment over the Chinese government's rejection of numerous key recommendations made by UN member states. Read the statement below.
UN Human Rights Council — 56th session
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(2024-07-16). Trump names J.D. Vance as his 2024 running mate for vice-president. scmp.com Highly anticipated selection revealed as Republican National Convention convenes and within 48 hours of assassination attempt on Trump.
(2024-07-16). UK launches armed forces review amid 'deadly quartet' of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea. scmp.com The assessment, ordered by Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than a week after he returned from a Nato summit, will set out a path to increasing defence spending to 2.5 per cent of GDP.
(2024-07-16). China: Government manipulates human rights review. fidh.org
(2024-07-16). China's third plenum: US executives eye first-hand insights from economy-centric conclave. scmp.com Companies including Goldman Sachs, Starbucks, Nike and Qualcomm are on the list to head to Beijing next week following the conclusion of China's third plenum.
(2024-07-16). White House should say if Russia sharing US weapons insight with China: Congress. scmp.com Select committee asked National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to assess extent to which Moscow had shared 'lessons learned' with China.
(2024-07-16). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-07-16). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.