(2024-12-27). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com 
(2024-12-27). China's Economy is Developing Tremendous Strategic Strength Instead of Collapsing as the Western Media Falsely Claim. covertactionmagazine.com [The article can be watched as a video here] In their reporting on China, the Western mainstream media conjure up a massive real estate crisis, enormous youth unemployment and a severe economic crisis. But the collective West is harming itself with illusions about China's economy, as you will see below. "China is in the midst …
(2024-12-27). Insights | Erik Solheim extends early New Year wishes to the Chinese people. ecns.cn Looking upon this passing year, Erik Solheim, the former UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), praises China for its progress in environmental initiatives in a recent interview with China News Network. He expresses hope that China will continue to adopt even greener practices by 2025. Additionally, he wishes his Chinese friends and the people of China a Happy New Year.
(2024-12-27). Iran FM in China for 'more consultations' amid 'sensitive' circumstances. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister stresses the importance of holding more consultations with China about sensitive regional and global developments, particularly Iran's nuclear issue.
(2024-12-27). Iranian Foreign Minister in China for Consultations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi has paid a visit to China to hold negotiations on a range of bilateral, regional and international issues.
(2024-12-27). Ancient walls discovered at Erlitou ruins in Henan. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists have reported a significant breakthrough in their research on the Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 B.C.), China's earliest known dynasty. They discovered rammed earth structures highly suspected to be the city walls of a Xia Dynasty capital.
(2024-12-27). China's self-developed deep-sea research vessel delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The ship is equipped with world-class scientific equipment and is able to conduct comprehensive surveys of oceanic elements. It also has a bidirectional icebreaking capability that enables it to operate in polar regions in the summer.
(2024-12-27). Kenya's Plan to Join China-Russia Led Coalition. infobrics.org President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's interest in joining the BRICS group and has asked for backing from China…
(2024-12-27). Washington Deploys Proxies to Xinjiang to Scuttle China's Giant Infrastructure Project. globalresearch.ca
(2024-12-27). Iran FM: China visit will mark 'golden' era in strategic ties. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his visit to China will open a "new chapter" in strategic cooperation between the two countries and herald a "golden" era for bilateral relations.
(2024-12-27). China's Monster Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship Seen Like Never Before At Launch Ceremony. twz.com 
(2024-12-27). China sanctions US companies for arms sales to Taiwan. plenglish.com The sanctions are a response to recent US actions including a package of military assistance and arms sales to Taipei, and the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the sanctioned companies are Insitu Inc., Hudson Technologies Co., Saronic Technologies Inc., Raytheon Canada, Raytheon Australia, Aerkomm Inc., and Oceaneering International Inc. | Spokeswoman Mao Ning explained that the US military support measures for Taiwan seriously violate the one-China principle and the agreements between the two countries. | According to the spokeswoman, the U…
(2024-12-27). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21 – 27). 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. Trump arrived in Hong Kong on Monday to collect his Hong Kong identity card.
(2024-12-27). China announces countermeasures against‚U.S. military companies and senior executives. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday countermeasures against seven U.S. military companies and relevant senior executives in response to recent U.S. actions.
(2024-12-27). China puts two new radio telescopes into operation. ecns.cn Two new 40-meter-aperture radio telescopes were put into operation after more than one year constructions.
(2024-12-27). CCPIT firmly opposes U.S. 301 investigation against China's semiconductor industry. ecns.cn The USTR's announcement of a so-called Section 301 investigation into the Chinese semiconductor industry has drawn firm opposition from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).
(2024-12-27). China launches safeguard investigation into imported beef: MOFCOM. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Friday to launch a safeguard investigation into imported beef, starting from December 27, 2024.
(2024-12-27). China launches first Type 076 amphibious assault ship. ecns.cn China unveiled its largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the southwestern province of Sichuan.
(2024-12-27). Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project strategic decision to regional connectivity, prosperity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is a strategic decision made by the three governments to promote regional connectivity, prosperity and stability.
(2024-12-27). Xi urges making China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway a new demonstration project for BRI cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that efforts should be made to build the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway into a new demonstration project for Belt and Road cooperation.
(2024-12-27). China to accelerate 5G revolution, 6G innovation in 2025. ecns.cn China plans to build 4.5 million 5G base stations and develop more future industries in 2025, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology at its working conference on Friday.
(2024-12-27). New Yancheng-Yixing high-speed railway line begins construction. ecns.cn A new high-speed railway in Eastern China's Jiangsu province began construction on Friday, further boosting the development of regional infrastructure in China's Yangtze River Delta region.
(2024-12-27). China launches CNS Sichuan amphibious assault ship. ecns.cn China unveiled its largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the southwestern province of Sichuan. With a hull code of 51, the CNS Sichuan is the first in the Type 076 class.
(2024-12-27). China 2024 in the eyes of foreign friends. ecns.cn What does China look like in the eyes of foreign friends this year? Visa-free policy, low-altitude economy, rural rejuvenation, colorful culture… They shared various views on China 2024.
(2024-12-27). Localities get more say with special bonds. ecns.cn China is allowing local governments to invest in more areas with their special-purpose bonds while also simplifying the approval process, which analysts said will help boost domestic demand and support the country's overall growth in the face of persistent global headwinds.
(2024-12-27). BRI trade boosts exporters' profits. ecns.cn China's trade with other countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative will keep growing in 2025, fueled by many emerging economies' surging demand for products to meet their need for green transformation, consumption upgrade and industrialization.
(2024-12-27). Top court puts juvenile protection on high priority. ecns.cn China's top court has announced plans to intensify judicial efforts to address public concerns and optimize the business environment, with measures highlighted in a five-year judicial reform outline released Thursday.
(2024-12-27). Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong announces to quit world ranking over new rules. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star and Olympic champion Fan Zhendong announced his decision to withdraw from the world rankings on Friday, citing new regulations introduced by World Table Tennis (WTT) that impose fines for non-participation.
(2024-12-27). Amazon forces Temu merchants to choose side. ecns.cn According to foreign media reports, the American e-commerce giant is adjusting its business strategy to address growing competition from Chinese platforms.
(2024-12-27). Tz receives 264 Chinese-made cargo wagons for electric trains. independent.co.ug 
Tanzania's $10bn SGR is an electrified medium-speed line that will eventually connect the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam with the densely populated Great Lake states of Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua and Agencies | The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) said Wednesday that it had received 264 cargo wagons made by …
(2024-12-27). Archery Tower in Beijing reopens to public. ecns.cn Built in 1439 of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) along Beijing's central axis, the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower reopened to the public on Thursday.
(2024-12-27). Manila plan over missile deployment condemned. ecns.cn Beijing reiterated on Thursday its call for Manila to promptly withdraw the Typhon medium-range missile system, vowing it will never sit idly by and wait for its security interests to be harmed or threatened.
(2024-12-27). El Gobierno español obligará a los influencers en redes sociales a rectificar cuando publiquen noticias falsas. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Ministros aprobó la semana pasada la reforma de la ley que regula el derecho de rectificación, para incluir también a los influencers y perfiles con cientos de miles de seguidores en las plataformas digitales. La medida supone una "actualización" de la norma de 1984 y busca "promover una mayor calidad en el debate público".
(2024-12-27). AI study rooms transform learning, raising concerns. ecns.cn After school on Friday, a 12-year-old student surnamed Zhang arrived at an artificial intelligence study room in Zhengzhou, Henan province, aiming to use the new mode of learning to enhance her academic performance.
(2024-12-27). Hubei researchers restore human appearance1 million years ago. ecns.cn The "Yunxian Man" fossil human skulls are the most complete ones found in Eurasia for the same era, providing key evidence for the study of the evolution of Homo erectus in East Asia.
(2024-12-27). Findings shed light on Sanxingdui layout. ecns.cn With the latest excavations at the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan, Sichuan province, revealing a jade-processing workshop, archaeologists are gradually piecing together a picture of what life in the ancient city looked like.
(2024-12-26). Chinese athletes achieve record-breaking 194 world championships in 2024: report. ecns.cn In 2024, Chinese athletes won a total of 194 world championships across 33 events, setting a new all-time record, according to a report released by the Competitive Sports Department of the General Administration of Sport of China on Thursday.
(2024-12-26). Space Exploration Milestones of 2024. america.cgtn.com 2024 was a landmark year for space exploration, with milestones like China's lunar research. Private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin also made strides, while Boeing faced setbacks with its Starliner program. CGTN's Jim Spellman brings the year's biggest space achievements and challenges.
(2024-12-26). China Stuns With Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet's Sudden Appearance (Updated). twz.com 
In something of a stunning development, China appears to already be flying a stealthy, high-performance Only a matter of hours after the appearance of the first Chinese combat aircraft today, videos and…
(2024-12-26). Yes, China Just Flew Another Tailless Next-Generation Stealth Combat Aircraft. twz.com 
It appears that another new Chinese combat aircraft has already entered flight testing, and it is also an advanced, stealthy, tailless design. The imagery of the previously unseen aircraft began to circulate on social media today, only a matter of hours after the first appearance of a remarkable diamond-shaped, tailless, heavy tactical combat aircraft design, which you can read more about A video and several photos of the second, apparently smaller aircraft began to emerge…
(2024-12-26). China's first deep-sea research and archaeological ship delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China's independently developed deep-sea multi-functional scientific investigation and cultural relics archaeological vessel, Tansuo-3, was officially delivered in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday.
(2024-12-26). (W.E. Talk) How China leads regional development against global economic headwind. ecns.cn In the latest W.E. Talk, Zhang Yansheng, researcher of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, pointed out that China's strategy to boost domestic demand, promote high-level opening-up, and accelerate the development of new quality productive forces will profoundly reshape its role and position in the world and the Asia-Pacific region.
(2024-12-26). Enduring passion of Canadian artist for Chinese bonsai. ecns.cn Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Chad Sinclair has lived in China for about 21 years and is deeply fond of miniature potted landscapes, also known as the Chinese bonsai."ÄÄ…
(2024-12-26). China expects 500 mln visits during 2024-25 snow season. ecns.cn (ECNS) ⚪ Research data on the development of China's ice and snow industry shows that the country expects a record-high 500 million visits during the 2024-25 snow season. | China's ice and snow industry is expected to reach a staggering 100.53 billion yuan (about $13.77 billion) in 2025, the report noted.
(2024-12-26). World's highest photovoltaic power station begins electricity supply in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn Phase I of Huaneng Nagu Photovoltaic Power Station, the world's highest-altitude solar power project, started operation in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.
(2024-12-26). Negative impacts from U.S. tariff move stressed. ecns.cn As the United States prepares for a new administration, business leaders and trade experts are sounding the alarm about the potential consequences of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, particularly on China.
(2024-12-26). China, India maintain close communication on border situation: China's Defense Ministry. ecns.cn China and India maintain close communication on the border situation, making "important progress", China's Defense Ministry says…
(2024-12-26). Advanced technology helping to enhance tourism. ecns.cn In April, the Anhui branch of China Mobile opened the city's first 5G-A carrier aggregation demonstration area at the Yingkesong spot.
(2024-12-26). Thailand embraces smart farming tech from China. ecns.cn As a major agricultural country in Southeast Asia and a global producer of natural rubber, Thailand is now seeking to transform its pillar sector with help from China's smart farming technology.
(2024-12-26). China's first comprehensive deep-sea research vessel with global exploration and manned submersible capabilities sets sail. ecns.cn China's domestically designed and built deep-sea multi-functional research and archaeological vessel, Tansuo 3, or Exploration 3, was delivered and launched from Nansha in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday.
(2024-12-26). Changes urged on documents for ex-convicts. ecns.cn China's top legislature has urged improvements or optimizations of some normative documents that restrict employment opportunities for people with criminal records, so as to uphold the Constitution and ensure its implementation.
(2024-12-26). Prosecutors vow to continue combating online extortion targeting businesses. ecns.cn Prosecutors across China are cracking down on extortion cases targeting businesses, particularly schemes involving threats to spread false or damaging information online, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Wednesday.
(2024-12-26). Restoration of ancient copper dragon pattern sword completes. ecns.cn An archeologist displays a gilt dragon pattern copper sword of the Han Dynasty (1271 – 1368) after restoration in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province.
(2024-12-26). South Korea considers piloting visa-free policy for Chinese group tours. ecns.cn The South Korean government announced on Thursday it is considering a pilot visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups.
(2024-12-26). MSS reveals case of Chinese self-media blogger coerced by intelligence agency to carry out espionage tasks. ecns.cn A Chinese video blogger with a large number of followers popular for producing exotic-themed videos was pressured by a foreign intelligence agency to engage in espionage but was exempted from punishment after reporting the situation to Chinese national security authorities.
(2024-12-26). Tibetan carpets: combination of beauty and durability. ecns.cn Renowned for its durability and tenacity, the Tibetan carpet is one of the most famous carpets in the world.
(2024-12-26). Restaurants offer free food for city's unsung heroes. ecns.cn As Beijing's chilly winter deepens, some restaurants are extending warmth by feeding the unsung — often low-paid workers, including delivery drivers, taxi drivers and street cleaners — who keep the city going.
(2024-12-26). Historical archery tower in Beijing opens to public. ecns.cn Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower, located along Beijing's central axis, opened to the public on Thursday."ÄÄ…
(2024-12-26). Presidenta mexicana anuncia avances en los diálogos con países de la región ante posibles deportaciones desde Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Al preguntarle si su gobierno ha considerado unirse con mandatarios o cancilleres de otras naciones para tener un plan de contingencia, sostuvo que el canciller lo abundará, pero "con varios países, particularmente Centroamérica, y siempre, pues vamos a estar cerca. "Siempre vamos a estar cerca de América Latina", subrayó.
(2024-12-26). United States stock market in 2024. america.cgtn.com 
The U.S. stock market was dominated by three things in 2024. The return of Donald Trump to the political stage, the rise of artificial intelligence and the resurrection of crypto values, particularly Bitcoin. CGTN's John Terrett reports from New York.
(2024-12-26). Navigating 2024's economic landscape. america.cgtn.com 
The saying that elections are ultimately about the economy has never been more fitting for the U.S. in 2024. Economic growth largely outperformed expectations, and the forecast for 2025 remains robust. However, recession risks are still elevated heading into 2025, according to analysts who cite inflation and tariffs as the biggest threats to economic stability. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.
(2024-12-26). Research finds big role for crayfish shells in water quality. ecns.cn After researching 300 kilograms of crayfish, Deng Hongbing and his team at Wuhan University created a material from crayfish shells that removes microplastics from water.
(2024-12-26). Taiwan's presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations. aljazeera.com Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.
(2024-12-26). Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Guzang Festival is a grand ceremony held every 13 years by the Miao ethnic people to worship their ancestors. It was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.
(2024-12-26). Cloud-shrouded Jiajin Mountain in Sichuan. ecns.cn At an altitude of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, it is covered with snow all year round and the air is very thin.
(2024-12-26). Innovation drives transformation of Zhejiang economic development zones. ecns.cn