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2024-04-11: News Headlines

Phyllis Bennis, Jackson Lears, Jeffrey Sachs (2024-04-11). Roundtable on Current U.S. Foreign Policy: Militarism Unhinged. counterpunch.org U.S. policymakers are still mired in imperial delusions, fueling fights to maintain and extend their hegemony in Ukraine, Palestine and even in the South China Sea, and refusing to recognize the emerging reality of a multipolar world which is expressed in so many ways economically in the rise of the BRICS countries but also simply in the refusal of other nations to go along with what the imperial hegemon expects them to do.

WSWS (2024-04-11). Washington threatens China over aid to Russia in Ukraine war. wsws.org US threats against China underscore that the NATO war with Russia in Ukraine is part of a global war waged by the NATO imperialist powers to assert their world hegemony.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Insights | Science and technology cooperation with China improves Brazil's Development: Brazilian university rector. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). 50 mln ton increase in food targeted by 2030. ecns.cn The central government has issued a guideline that aims to increase China's annual food production capacity by more than 50 million metric tons by 2030, with a focus on corn and soybean, the National Development and Reform Commission.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Xi Jinping meets Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Ma Ying-jeou in Beijing, capital of China, April 10, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Guangdong to recruit HK, Macao graduates. ecns.cn Public service organizations in cities across Guangdong province plan to recruit 4,722 young graduates from the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions this year — accounting for more than 35 percent of their total recruitment.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Orders surge at China's small commodity hub as Paris Olympics approaches. ecns.cn Orders are surging and factories are rushing to produce goods in Yiwu city, China's small-commodity hub, as the 2024 Paris Olympics is around the corner.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Changsha captures hearts of HK tourists. ecns.cn Changsha, the capital city of Central China's Hunan Province, has captured hearts of Hong Kong residents, following the introduction of direct trains, making travel to the mainland city more convenient.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Preparation for 4th China Int'l Consumer Products Expo in full swing. ecns.cn Aerial view of the Hainan International Convention and Exhibition Center, the main venue for the 4th China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province, April 10, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Xinjiang holds exchange event with foreign diplomats. ecns.cn Authorities from Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region held an event in Beijing on Wednesday to introduce the economic and social development and human rights protection in the region, with more than 70 foreign diplomats.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). China firmly opposes latest groundless accusations in Philippine media reports. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the Philippines refuted the claims on Wednesday, saying that it was just malicious speculation and groundless accusations against China with the purpose of inciting Sinophobic sentiments in the Philippines.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). U.S. advisory regarding China travel 'makes no sense'. ecns.cn The U.S. Department of State's rating of advisory for travels to China "makes no sense", Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Wednesday, urging the U.S. to revise the advisory.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). China urges U.S. to correct wrongful actions against Chinese companies. ecns.cn China has urged the United States to immediately correct its wrongful actions and stop the unreasonable suppression of its companies after the U.S. recently added six Chinese companies to its export control "entity list".

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Sino-French satellite set for June launch date. ecns.cn A cutting-edge astronomical spacecraft jointly developed by China and France is scheduled to be deployed in orbit in June, according to the Chinese Academy of Sciences' Innovation Academy for Microsatellites in Shanghai, which built the satellite.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). 1,500-year-old noble tomb found in E China. ecns.cn A noble tomb dating back to the Six Dynasties period (222-589) has been found in Zhenjiang, East China's Jiangsu Province, according to the city's cultural relics and archaeology institute.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). More scrutiny of GM products pledged. ecns.cn China has warned that scrutiny of genetically modified food production will be increased in the coming months, pledging zero tolerance toward illegal trials that can potentially introduce human-engineered genes into the wild and disrupt ecological balances.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). China's CPI up 0.1% in March. ecns.cn China's consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.1 percent year-on-year in March, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). To invest in China is to invest future: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Beautiful sunrise scenery of mist-shrouded cole flowers. ecns.cn Aerial view of beautiful sunrise scenery of mist-shrouded sea of cole flowers in Xinghua, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 9, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). 'Taiwan Relations Act' illegal and invalid, says mainland spokeswoman. ecns.cn The so-called "Taiwan Relations Act" by the United States is completely wrong, illegal and invalid, a Chinese mainland spokeswoman on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Basic insurance fund operations stable, but challenges remain. ecns.cn China's basic medical insurance fund had garnered 3.4 trillion yuan ($470 billion) in revenue by the end of last year, and authorities said that the fund is operating in the black, but barely.

Anand Naidoo (2024-04-11). The Heat: U.S.-Japan Relations. america.cgtn.com

ptcnews.tv (2024-04-11). PM Modi urges urgent addressal of India-China border situation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgency of addressing the India-China border situation to rectify the existing "abnormality" in bilateral interactions, stressing the significance of the relationship between the two nations. In an interview with Newsweek magazine based in the United States, PM Modi underscored the importance of stable India-China relations not only for the two countries but for the entire world.Expressing his belief in the need for prompt action to resolve the prolonged border situation, PM Modi conveyed his hopes for restoring peace through positive engagement between…

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Nation's 40th Antarctic expedition completed. ecns.cn China's 40th Antarctic expedition concluded on Wednesday with the Xuelong polar icebreaker returning to Qingdao, Shandong province.

ecns.cn (2024-04-11). Platform 9 æ appears in Beijing subway. ecns.cn Platform 9 æ, a beloved scene from the iconic Harry Potter series, magically materialized at a station in the Beijing subway on Tuesday, enchanting fans who flocked to capture the moment with their phones.

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2024-03-29: News Headlines

Caitlin A. Johnstone (2024-03-29). Imagine if Russia or China did the things Israel is doing in Gaza. mronline.org It's almost cliché at this point to say "imagine if Russia or China did this", but such comparisons are important for retaining a sense of perspective on just how evil the western political-media class is being about Gaza right now.

infobrics (2024-03-29). BRICS: Russia Has Taken the Leadership of the Alliance and More and More Countries Want to Join. infobrics.org Many countries are vying for admission to the BRICS economic group backed by China and Russia, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor…

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Beijing airports plan multiple new international routes. ecns.cn During the upcoming new civil aviation season, additional overseas air routes are set to be introduced at Beijing's two airports, marking the continued recovery of China's international civil aviation market.

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). Parcel delivery active in rural business. ecns.cn The State Post Bureau of China selected over 140 model projects that showcases the parcel delivery sector's role in boosting agricultural business to facilitate rural revitalization, according to the bureau on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). United States accused of 'causing turbulence' in South China Sea. ecns.cn China's Ministry of National Defense said on Thursday that there is "no bigger factor than United States interference in causing turbulence" in the South China Sea.

WSWS (2024-03-29). Accelerated US protectionism rooted in preparations for war. wsws.org In the latest in a string of statements and actions directed against China, US treasury secretary Janet Yellen issued a warning to it not to flood the world with cheap clean energy products that would distort global markets.

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). Xiamen begins intelligent ocean trash control. ecns.cn Xiamen in Fujian province has established an intelligent platform for ocean trash control, as it strives to promote the construction of beautiful bays to meet people's increasing demand for an attractive environment.

Angelo DePalma (2024-03-29). Comer alimentos ultraprocessados pode aumentar o risco de ataque cardíaco e derrame em até 21%. globalresearch.ca Em uma revisà£o da literatura sobre os efeitos dos alimentos ultraprocessados na saúde do coraàßà£o, pesquisadores do Hospital Tangdu da China, da Universidade Médica da Foràßa Aérea, na província de Shaanxi, encontraram uma associaàßà£o positiva e previsível entre o

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). Former soccer head coach pleads guilty to bribery. ecns.cn Li Tie, former head coach of the Chinese national men's soccer team, pleaded guilty to bribery-related crimes at the Xianning Intermediate People's Court in Hubei province on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). CCPIT anticipates further international cooperation in second Expo. ecns.cn Some 200 domestic and foreign companies have confirmed their intention to attend the second China International Supply Chain Expo to be held from Nov 26 to 30 in Beijing, and more than 20 percent of participants are foreign companies.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Diplomat urges China and EU to bridge gaps. ecns.cn China and the European Union should redouble their collective efforts to bridge gaps and differences instead of erecting walls, digging holes or creating small yards, China's top diplomat to the bloc has said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). China biggest contributor of green technologies: WIPO chief. ecns.cn China has not only become the world's top filer of patent applications but also the top contributor of green technologies to the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)'s green technology sharing platform.

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). Nation vows to further expand opening-up. ecns.cn China will build on a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, based on rule of law and internationalized, top legislator Zhao Leji said, adding that the country will also shorten the negative list for foreign investment.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Appearance of Chinese emperor from 1,500 years ago revealed. ecns.cn Photo released on March 28, 2024 shows the facial reconstruction of Emperor Wu of China's Northern Zhou dynasty (557-581) in northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Low-altitude aviation setting its sights high. ecns.cn China's latest plan to integrate general aviation equipment comprehensively into people's jobs and daily lives by 2030 will give a strong boost to the development of the low-altitude economy, including electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL).

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). Experts see signs of recovery in economy. ecns.cn China's economy is showing signs of steady recovery with effective measures to boost domestic demand and tackle structural issues, participants attending the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). IDC: China's GenAI sector investment surges. ecns.cn China is expected to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 86.2 percent for generative artificial intelligence (AI) investment between 2022 and 2027.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Coal production in China reach historic highs last year. ecns.cn Coal production and import volumes in China reached historic highs last year, driven by several factors, such as economic recovery and the rapid development of high-energy-consuming tech industries like computing power.

tvbrics (2024-03-29). China launches meteorological research satellite into orbit. tvbrics.com The satellite will help predict natural disasters…

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Serfs' Emancipation Day celebrated in Xizang. ecns.cn Thursday marks the 65th anniversary of the democratic reform that ended feudal serfdom in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). China's driverless vehicles taking fast lane to success. ecns.cn In 2023, a total of 14.65 million new energy vehicles, including electric ones and plug-in hybrids, were sold globally, of which 9.5 million were bought in China, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). FM envisions ties with Benin, League of Arab States. ecns.cn China attaches great importance to its relations with Benin and is willing to take the important consensus of the two heads of state as a guide to drive the relations between the two countries to achieve greater development.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Shanghai, Beijing, other cities improve foreigners' payment service. ecns.cn Major Chinese cities like Beijing and Shanghai have stepped up efforts to improve means of payment for foreign travelers, a move to promote inbound tourism and high-level opening-up.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Employment strong in 2023. ecns.cn China's employment in urban areas grew last year, with the nation's economy and job market returning to normal after the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.

Editor (2024-03-29). The Truth About China's Economy: Debunking Western Media Myths. scheerpost.com

tvbrics (2024-03-29). India and China to join UAE's Ajman Folklore Festival. tvbrics.com Ajman to host first folklore festival celebrating history and identity…

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). As China assures bright future, multinational firms eye win-win. ecns.cn China's efforts in promoting high-standard opening-up and innovative development will create unlimited market opportunities and broad development prospects for multinational corporations.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Number of foreign visitors to China sees significant rebound. ecns.cn China recorded 2.945 million inbound and outbound trips made by foreigners in the first two months of 2024, indicating strong recovery, according to the National Immigration Administration on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Central government departments disclose annual budgets. ecns.cn The central government departments in China have recently disclosed their annual budgets to the public.

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-29). Cuba thanks China's donations to its health system. plenglish.com Beijing, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Friday thanked the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the China Friendship Foundation for Peace and Development for donations to its national health system.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Magnificent scenery of Qiantang River tidal bore in Zhejiang. ecns.cn Magnificent scenery of Qiantang River tidal bore in Haining, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 27, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). Mainland reiterates Taiwan stance, warns against independence activities. ecns.cn The Ministry of National Defense on Thursday reiterated its commitment to peaceful reunification with Taiwan but warned that "Taiwan independence" activities threaten that goal.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Nation lifts tariffs on wines from Australia. ecns.cn China has decided to lift anti-dumping duties and countervailing tariffs imposed on imported Australian wine for more than three years, in keeping with shifting market conditions in the Chinese wine market.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). China's UN envoy hailed as he leaves office. ecns.cn China's current top ambassador to the United Nations said he will leave office at the end of March.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). Water use remains steady as GDP increases. ecns.cn China managed to keep its annual water consumption well within 610 billion cubic meters from 2014 to 2023, despite its GDP almost doubling during that time"…

Anand Naidoo (2024-03-29). The Heat: Boao Forum for Asia. america.cgtn.com World leaders gathered for the annual Boao Forum to discuss regional and global development. China's top legislator made a keynote speech reaffirming the country's commitment to being open for business and to lead economic growth. | Joining the discussion: | Carl Fey is a Professor at BI Norwegian Business School and a Visiting Scholar at the Boao Forum. | John…

ecns.cn (2024-03-28). Dialogue seen as key to peace in South China Sea. ecns.cn Returning to the negotiation table and exploring means of cooperation is the only feasible and right path to reduce risk and maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea, and it is also the way for regional countries to get along with each other.

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). U.S. experiencing 'full-blown outbreak of Sinophobia'. ecns.cn The United States is experiencing a "full-blown outbreak of Sinophobia", a China expert said in an article published on Wednesday.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-29). Agradece presidente de Cuba permanente solidaridad del pueblo chino. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 mar (RHC) El presidente de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel, agradeció la permanente solidaridad del pueblo, el Gobierno y del Partido Comunista de China, durante un encuentro este jueves con el embajador del gigante asiático en La Habana, Ma Hui.

presstv.ir (2024-03-29). 'Iran-China trade tops $2.87 billion in January-February 2024'. presstv.ir Trade exchanges between Iran and China in the first two months of 2024 reportedly saw a 37 percent increase.

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2024-03-27: News Headlines

Editor (2024-03-27). Mar 27, 2024. sitrepworld.info The Foggy Dew — Sinéad O'Connor & The Chieftains MoA: New York Times Misreports Gaza UNSC Resolution Stop the Worsening Undercount of Palestinian Casualties in Gaza, by Ralph Nader Redirecting: On Gaza and the Palestinian Resistance, by Mazin Qumsiyeh Peter Myers Digest: Israel and Gaza Cat McGuire Asks Jeff Brown about "Zio-American Empire vs. China," by Kevin Barrett Is "Neocon" synonymous with "Nazi"? by Don Hank Democracy Is an Ideal Government for Jewish Influence, by Thomas Dalton New Alliances and Military Strength Surge Amid Yemen's Unwavering Support for Gaza, by A Abdulkareem…

Rania Khalek (2024-03-27). Hyperimperialism: US-NATO's Dangerous and Decadent New Stage, w/ Vijay Prashad. thealtworld.com What is this new era of "Hyperimperialism" for the US/NATO Empire? Where do Gaza, Ukraine, and the Cold War on China fit in? How is the decline of Global North hegemony shifting the geopolitical landscape? Are there new possibilities for emergent organizations of the Global South? How do we maintain hope as we watch an exterminationist campaign unfold in Gaza? | To discuss this and more, Rania Khalek was joined by author, historian and journalist Vijay Prashad, Executive Director of The Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research, which recently published a dossier on "Hyperimperialism." | Read the Tricontinent…

Dave DeCamp (2024-03-27). US, Japan to Strengthen Military Ties in Buildup Aimed at China. news.antiwar.com Next month, the US and Japan are expected to announce the most significant change to their military alliance since the 1960s as the US is bolstering its forces in the region to prepare for a future war with China. According to Financial Times, the US and Japan will unveil a plan to restructure the US …

marketing (2024-03-27). China's UK Election Hack How And Why The Electoral Commission Was Targeted #China's #Election #Hack #Electoral #Commission #Targeted #Apple #Samsung #Google #AI #Chat #GPT #Cyber #Security. menafn.com (MENAFN – The Conversation) The UK government has accused China of hacking the UK Electoral Commission, gaining access to information about millions of voters.In the aftermath of the incident, the …

tvbrics (2024-03-27). Russian Deputy Prime Minister and President of NDB discuss current economic situation in world. tvbrics.com They held a meeting at the Boao Asian Forum in China…

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Insights | Global Development Initiative a way for China to share development experience: U.S. expert. ecns.cn The Global Development Initiative proposed by China has made significant contributions to fostering consensus on development, global poverty reduction, and economic development, said Benjamin Norton, chief editor of the Geopolitical Economy Report, in an interview with China News Network in Wuyishan, Nanping City of East China's Fujian Province.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Ancient city adorned with blooming cherry blossoms. ecns.cn Jianzhen road is adorned with blooming cherry blossoms in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, March 26, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). China sends Yunhai-3 02 satellite into space. ecns.cn The satellite will be used for atmospheric and marine environment surveys, space environment monitoring, disaster prevention and reduction, and scientific experiments. It was the 514th mission of the Long March series carrier rockets.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Georgia may limit farm purchases by China 'agent'. ecns.cn The Georgia House of Representatives has passed and sent to the state Senate a bill that would ban any "agent" of China from buying farmland or land near military sites.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). China boosts bilateral ties with Sri Lanka. ecns.cn China and Sri Lanka signed a number of agreements on Tuesday as part of the two countries' efforts to promote bilateral cooperation in the fields of trade, investment, customs and development partnership.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). China condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan. ecns.cn China strongly condemns the terrorist attack that killed five Chinese and one Pakistani national in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, and asks Pakistan to thoroughly investigate the incident as soon as possible, hunt down the perpetrators, and bring them to justice.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Jan-Oct foreign investment in Shenzhen manufacturing surges nearly twofold. ecns.cn Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong province remained a beacon for foreign investment in 2023, said a report by global consultancy powerhouse PwC, as the tech mecca welcomed 7,258 new foreign-invested enterprises during the past year.

csmonitor.com (2024-03-27). NBC sought a conservative voice. But its employees didn't want Ronna McDanielNBC News cut ties March 26 with former Republican National Committee chief Ronna McDaniel less than a week after hiring her as an on-air political contributor, a decision that followed a furious protest by some of its journalists and commentators.

Comment: This story shows how American MSM that only serves both Dems and Repubs has gotten stupider from year-to-year.

aa.com.tr (2024-03-27). Top UN court likely to issue tough decision against Israel for ongoing attacks on Gaza The world court will rule on the requested additional measures in the coming days, which may include criticism of Israel as well as requests for additional monitoring reports, according to the KAN broadcaster report.

newcoldwar.org (2024-03-27). Hezbollah retaliates against Israeli atrocities in Gaza with strikes on military bases Lebanon's Hezbollah resistance movement has conducted multiple operations against Israeli military outposts in the northern part of the 1948 occupied territories, expressing its unwavering support for Palestinians in Gaza amid a genocidal war.

ca.news.yahoo.com (2024-03-27). Palestinians drown trying to reach Gaza aid air-dropped by US into seaThe Pentagon confirmed that three of the 18 packages it air-dropped on Monday had parachute malfunctions and fell into the water just off the coast of the Strip. However, US officials did not confirm if any Gazans were killed while trying to reach the aid.

firstpost.com (2024-03-27). Teens in Gaza hoping to be killed to end their "nightmare" : UN – Firstpost A spokesman for the UN children's agency said on Tuesday that the situation in the war-torn Gaza is so bad that teens are increasingly expressing their desire to be quickly murdered in order to end the "nightmare".
  "The unspeakable is regularly said in Gaza," said James Elder, spokesman for the United Nations children's agency UNICEF.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Insights丨Art exhibitions and film culture open windows to know about China: Brazilian art representatives. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). China launches satellite to monitor marine, space environments. ecns.cn A modified Long March-6 carrier rocket carrying the Yunhai 3-02 satellite was sent into space from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province at 6: 51 a.m. Beijing Time on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Attack on Chinese nationals in Pakistan condemned. ecns.cn China strongly condemned on Tuesday a terrorist attack that killed five Chinese nationals and one Pakistani, urging Pakistan to take practical and effective measures to protect the security of its citizens, institutions and projects, and to prevent similar incidents.

tvbrics (2024-03-27). After introduction of visa-free travel between Russia and China, the number of tourists is on rise. tvbrics.com Russian travellers assess China's gastronomy…

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Mainland closely monitors movement of Taiwan island's military authority around Kinmen. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland is closely monitoring movement of Taiwan island's military authority around Kinmen.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Team China beat Singapore in Tianjin. ecns.cn Team China celebrated a long-awaited World Cup qualifier win against Singapore on Tuesday to offer home fans an escape from long sufferings supporting the underachieving squad.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Xi meets Dutch PM. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday met with Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte in Beijing.

| Our Correspondent | (2024-03-27). CM seeks steps to hike milk, meat export to China. tribune.com.pk Punjab Chief Minister Maryan Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take steps to increase the export of buffalo meat and milk to China. | "Only vaccinated and tagged cattle will be brought to cattle markets and slaughterhouses," she asserted while chairing a meeting that was briefed on the export potential of the livestock sector. | She said authentic data of cattle should be prepared and regularly updated, directing the authorities concerned to pay special attention to research and development. | The chief minister stressed that more work was needed for disease control and breed improvement.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). China sends multirole satellite into orbit. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 6A carrier rocket to send a multirole satellite into orbit on Wednesday morning, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.

Editor (2024-03-27). US TikTok Ban Aims to Weaken China & Protect Big Tech Monopolies. scheerpost.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Protein markers tied to chemotherapy success. ecns.cn Doctors in Shanghai have screened two protein markers to determine pancreatic cancer patients' sensitivity to chemotherapy, which may rewrite current treatment guidelines and improve patients' overall survival rate.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). China files WTO complaint against U.S.' discriminatory EV subsidy policies. ecns.cn China filed a complaint to the World Trade Organization against the United States Inflation Reduction Act on Tuesday to protect the interests of its electric vehicle companies and ensure fair competition in the global EV industry.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). FM urges more Sino-U.S. face-to-face exchanges. ecns.cn The United States should work in tandem with China to provide more support and convenience for people-to-people exchanges between the two countries, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Anniversary of Sino-Honduran ties celebrated. ecns.cn China and Honduras renewed their commitment on Tuesday to mutual support and cooperation on the first anniversary of their diplomatic ties, with officials and analysts lauding the development of the relationship as a testament to robust partnerships with China under the one-China principle.

| Reuters | (2024-03-27). Dutch PM downplays conflict over ASML after meeting with China's Xi. tribune.com.pk Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday downplayed conflict between the Netherlands and China over restrictions on the export of equipment made by Dutch firm ASML (ASML.AS), following a meeting with President Xi Jinping in Beijing. | Earlier this year, the Dutch government began denying licences for ASML to export advanced "DUV" tool lines to China, joining a US effort to curb chip exports to the world's second-biggest economy. | Now in doubt is whether The Hague will allow ASML to continue servicing the billions of euros worth of advanced equipment it has already sold to Chinese customers that now falls…

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Tea picking robot operates in harvest season. ecns.cn The AI tea picking robot was put into use in a tea garden. With a sun hat made of solar panels, a tea-picking robot weaved through rows of Longjing tea bushes in Hangzhou.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Taiwan an internal matter, China says after U.S.' admiral's claim. ecns.cn When and how to resolve the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair and China does not tolerate any external interference, a Chinese mainland spokesman said on Wednesday.

Kate Litman (2024-03-27). Weekly Round-Up: Hong Kong passes new security law and Court of Appeal rules on protesters' criminal damage defence. ukhumanrightsblog.com In UK News On Tuesday the government published its response to the public inquiry into Brook House Immigration Removal Centre. The inquiry was a response to a 2017 investigative documentary, which included footage of staff abusing detained people. The inquiry's report was published on 19 September 2023. In its response the government described the documentary …

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). To invest in China is to win the future: spokesperson. ecns.cn During the China Development Forum 2024 that was held on Sunday and Monday, global business leaders and practitioners spoke favorably of China's economic prospects, saying they would continue to invest in the country.

Anand Naidoo (2024-03-27). The Heat: U.S. Politics. america.cgtn.com A cargo ship crashed into a bridge in the U.S. city of Baltimore after the vessel lost power. The structure gave way instantly, sending cars and construction workers into the water below. | Joining the discussion: |

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). China's industrial profits surge 10.2% in first two months of 2024. ecns.cn Profits of China's industrial enterprises above the designated size rose 10.2 percent in the first two months of 2024, reversing from the 2.3-percent decline in 2023, the latest government data showed on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Insights | Chinese modernization a good example for developing countries: Lebanese scholar. ecns.cn Lebanese scholar Adham Sayed said in an interview with China New Network that it is necessary to let more people in the world see the real China, a good example of a nation working to make a better future.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-03-27). Where the US Is Training Soldiers to Spy on China in the Age of Cellphones and Facial Recognition. orinocotribune.com By Jack Poulson — Mar 20, 2024 | Fort Huachuca's Human Intelligence Training Center plans to teach soldiers to evade adversary counterintelligence, including through remotely manipulating cellphone sensors and wiping hidden volumes. | Within Fort Huachuca in southeastern Arizona, the U.S. Defense Department is quietly training its soldiers on how to spy against 'near-peer' adversaries such as China in the age of cellphones and facial recognition. While the Central Intelligence Agency receives the bulk of popular attention and critique for collecting what is referred to as 'human intelligence', or 'HUMINT', t…

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). HK chief vows to boost national security education, economy. ecns.cn Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Tuesday that the special administrative region's government will focus on economic development following the enactment of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, while continuing public education and explaining the law.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). Xi meets U.S. guests. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives from American business, strategic and academic communities in Beijing on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-27). China airs concern over Japan's move to sell jets. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday expressed grave concern over Japan's latest step away from the pacifist constitution the country adopted at the end of World War II after the Japanese Cabinet approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Boao forum sees China driving global growth. ecns.cn With China as a key growth engine, Asia will play a crucial role in bolstering the world's economic growth this year, given the Chinese government's strong policy support, a key report published on Tuesday stated.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Country vows to create more opportunities for investors. ecns.cn China's rich innovative application scenarios, supportive policies and thriving market will continue to offer appealing investment opportunities for global investors, particularly in the fields of emerging industries and innovative business formats.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-27). Cinco ciudadanos chinos mueren en atentado suicida en Pakistán. telesurtv.net Aunque aún no se ha descubierto al culpable del ataque terrorista en la central hidroeléctrica de Dasu en Pakistán, los expertos chinos creen que este ataque es una "copia" del ataque terrorista de Dasu de 2021.

newarab (2024-03-27). China, UAE, Turkey raise bank scrutiny over Russia oil deals. newarab.com Payment delays reduce revenue to the Kremlin and make them erratic, allowing Washington to…

newarab (2024-03-27). Iran, Russia, China 'behind conspiracies' on Kate Middleton. newarab.com

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2024-03-26: News Headlines

MEE staff (2024-03-26). War on Gaza: California's Governor Gavin Newsom calls for ceasefire. middleeasteye.net War on Gaza: California's Governor Gavin Newsom calls for ceasefire | Newsom is now one of two US governors who have called for a ceasefire in Gaza | | Governor of California Gavin Newsom attends a press conference in Beijing, China, on 25 October 2023 (Wand Zhao/AFP) | Governor Gavin Newsom of Cal…

albawaba (2024-03-26). UN Security Council adopts Gaza ceasefire resolution despite US objection. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The United Nations Security Council passed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, with three votes in favor, the US voting against, and 11 abstentions.However, the proposed amendment by Russia, which aimed to include the phrase "permanent ceasefire," was not adopted. China expressed its support for the new draft resolution emphasizing an "immediate" ceasefire. The Russian delegate to the UN announced that they were instructed to vote affirmatively on any resolution containing the term "permanent ceasefire." Similarly, Mozambique's delegate emphasized the importance of working towards ac…

Timothy Alexander Guzman (2024-03-26). Banning TikTok Is Not About Fighting China, It's About Protecting Western Narratives and Israel's War Crimes in the Middle East. globalresearch.ca

Global Research News (2024-03-26). Selected Articles: Banning TikTok Is Not About Fighting China, It's About Protecting Western Narratives and Israel's War Crimes in the Middle East. globalresearch.ca By The U…

Lee Siu Hin, China-US Solidarity Network (2024-03-26). 3/26 LEE SIU HIN Activists Around the World Demand: Open the Rafah Crossing NOW! indybay.org Palestinian-American, Chinese-American and Egyptian activists are together in Cairo for an international humanitarian mission and to fight against the Zionist war machine paid for by the U$A…

infobrics (2024-03-26). BRICS Under Russian Chairship — Analysis. infobrics.org On 1 January 2024, the chairship of BRICS shifted from South Africa to Russia, with a full agenda in tow. BRICS, a multilateral forum of five nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — made history by accepting the applications of six other states — Argentina, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia to join it, a decision taken at its 15th summit in Johannesburg in August 2023. These need to be absorbed into the grouping…

infobrics (2024-03-26). Trends and Prospects for Indian-China Trade and Entrepreneurship. infobrics.org Trade and entrepreneurship are crucial in shaping the broader bilateral relations between India and China. Beyond the economic realm, they serve as channels for cultural exchange, technological cooperation and diplomatic engagement. India and China, being two of the world's fastest-growing economies, recognise the immense potential for mutual benefit through increased trade and entrepreneurial ventures…

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Travelers change plans, seek refunds. ecns.cn China's major airline companies and travel agencies have offered free refunds or rescheduling to travelers with trips booked for Russia, after a terrorist attack in the country's capital Moscow.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Electromagnetic storms spur auroras in 'China's cold pole'. ecns.cn A rare aurora borealis lights the sky in Genhe City, China's "Pole of Cold", north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, March 25, 2024.

| APP | (2024-03-26). Iqbal directs expediting work on Gwadar Power Plant. tribune.com.pk Planning Minister Professor Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday directed the authorities concerned to expedite the construction work on the Gwadar Power Plant. | The minister passed the directives while chairing a meeting to review progress of the plant. The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) is processing the 300MW coal power project at Gwadar, being developed by M/s CIHC Pak Power Company (Pvt) Limited (CPPCL). | Read also: Pakistan, China to form WG on 5 new economic corridors under CPEC | The project is in the 'priority list' of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and holds paramount importance for the e…

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). China again lodges solemn representations to Philippines regarding Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong and the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Monday lodged representations with the Philippines over the recent illegal trespassing by Philippine resupply vessels into waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao.

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Chinese Embassy strongly condemns UK's baseless cyberattack accusations. ecns.cn The UK's claim that China was responsible for malicious cyber campaigns targeting the UK is completely unfounded and constitutes malicious slander. We firmly oppose and strongly condemn this and have made a serious dmarche to the UK side.

middleeasteye.net (2024-03-26). War on Gaza: 'Reasonable grounds' to believe Israel committing genocide, says UN expert UN human rights expert Francesca Albanese submitted a report to the UN Security Council on Monday, stating that Israel has committed several acts of genocide in its war on Gaza and that it should be placed under an arms embargo.

socialistworker.co.uk (2024-03-26). Israel storms the last four hospitals still open in GazaIsrael launched a deliberate assault on Gaza's remaining hospitals last week, murdering patients, workers and people sheltering in medical compounds. Zionist forces hit the areas around four hospitals—Al-Shifa and Al-Nasr in Gaza City, and Al-Amal and Nasser in Khan Younis.

truthout.org (2024-03-26). Ocasio-Cortez Condemns US Complicity in Gaza "Genocide" and "Forced Famine" Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) said that Israel's siege of Gaza amounts to a "genocide" in a speech on the House floor on Friday as she condemned Israel's "forced famine" and U.S. complicity in the massacre.

truthout.org (2024-03-26). US Shift in Rhetoric Isolates Israel, But Can It Prevent the Invasion of Rafah? US Shift in Rhetoric Isolates Israel, But Can It Prevent the Invasion of Rafah?

palestinechronicle.com (2024-03-26). UN General Assembly Overwhelmingly Votes to Demand Gaza CeasefireThe text passed with 153 votes in favor, while 23 countries abstained from the vote. Israel voted against the resolution, along with eight other countries and the United States, which vetoed a similar resolution at the United Nations Security Council

aljazeera.com (2024-03-26). Israel's toxic legacy: Bombing southern Lebanon with white phosphorus Scientists, historians point to a pattern in Israel's white phosphorous use that destroyed swathes of southern Lebanon.

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Foreign firms set to expand investment in China. ecns.cn As China ramps up efforts to promote new quality productive forces, Chinese and foreign officials as well as institutions that participated in the China Development Forum 2024 (CDF) on Sunday expressed their optimism about its development prospects, which feature artificial intelligence (AI), new-energy vehicles (NEVs) and other emerging industries.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). In Numbers: China and Dominica celebrate 20 years of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). New quality productive forces boost MNCs. ecns.cn China's focus on advancing its high-end manufacturing sector and fostering new quality productive forces will generate fresh growth points for multinational corporations, making the global economy and supply chains even greener and diversified.

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Nation firm on closer ties with financial institutions. ecns.cn Beijing reaffirmed its commitment to forging closer partnerships with international financial institutions as leaders of the central government hosted top officials from the World Bank.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour illuminated by art installation of egg-shaped objects. ecns.cn An art installation featuring hundreds of giant glowing egg-shaped objects dotting Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour opened to the public on Monday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Market liberalization big pull for investors. ecns.cn China's continuous efforts to tap into the country's domestic demand, open its doors even wider and foster an enabling business climate will provide greater trade and investment opportunities for enterprises around the globe.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Chinese, Cambodian defense officials reaffirm strong bonds. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday met with the visiting deputy commander of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Mao Sophan in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). China strongly opposes Blinken's criticism of Article 23. ecns.cn China's Foreign Ministry voiced strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Monday to U.S.' repeated slander and smear of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance that just took effect on Saturday in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Anand Naidoo (2024-03-26). The Heat: China-Honduras Relations. america.cgtn.com

WSWS (2024-03-26). US/Japan to strengthen military pact against China. wsws.org The plans for greater operational control by the commander of US Forces in Japan underscore the fact that the Pentagon is preparing for war with China in the next immediate period, not many years down the track.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Medical insurance enrollment stable. ecns.cn Enrollment in China's basic medical insurance system has remained stable in recent years and rising premiums have contributed to improving the nation's healthcare services and lessening financial burdens on patients.

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). China again lodges solemn representations to Philippines regarding Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong and the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Monday lodged representations with the Philippines over the recent illegal trespassing by Philippine resupply vessels into waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao.

jamanetwork (2024-03-26). Biomarker Changes Can Begin 18 Years Before Alzheimer Disease Diagnosis. jamanetwork.com Variations in several biomarkers, including proteins found in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), might appear 6 to 18 years before a person develops Alzheimer disease, according to a prospective cohort study that included more than 600 participants in China with no family history of the condition.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). 30 Buddhist relics returned from Taiwan. ecns.cn Thirty Buddhist cultural relics have been returned to the Chinese mainland from Taiwan thanks to the joint efforts of people on both sides of the Strait.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). China vows to establish integrated computing power network, boosting digital economy: NDB chief. ecns.cn China pledges to build a national integrated computing power network, in an effort to optimize the distribution of computing power and provide better services for the development of the digital economy.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Insights‰∏®50th China-Brazil ties prompt bilateral economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges: Brazilian professor. ecns.cn The Brazilian and Chinese directors of Confucius Institute at the University of Campinas in Brazil shared their opinions on the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relationship between China and Brazil, as well as people-to-people and cultural exchanges between the two countries. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Chinese, Cambodian defense officials reaffirm strong bonds. ecns.cn Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Monday met with the visiting deputy commander of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Mao Sophan in Beijing.

tvbrics (2024-03-26). Number of invention patents granted in China rises 78% in January-February. tvbrics.com Businesses register intellectual property most of all…

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). 30 Buddhist relics donated to Chinese Mainland. ecns.cn The United Association of Humanistic Buddhism, Chunghua from the island of Taiwan donated 30 Buddhist relics dating from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Insights | Chinese path to modernization a valid model for challenges facing humanity: Spanish scholar. ecns.cn The Chinese path to modernization represents a valid model to address the main challenges facing humanity such as sustainable development, the search for peace, and the fight against inequality and poverty, said Javier García, journalism professor at Renmin University of China and former director of Agencia EFE in China.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Xiaomi's first electric vehicle put on display, drawing crowds. ecns.cn Chinese tech giant Xiaomi put its new electric vehicle (EV) on display on Monday in 60 stores across 29 cities in China. The company is aiming to become a new leading player in China's fiercely competitive EV market.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). China's first corgi police dog debuts. ecns.cn Fu Zai, a cute corgi only six months old who has been trained to be China's first corgi police dog, made his debut during the opening day of a police camp in Weifang, Shandong province.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). China's record-breaking deepwater jacket Haiji-2 successfully installed. ecns.cn Asia's first deepwater jacket, Haiji-2, was successfully installed at an oilfield in the Pearl River Mouth Basin sea area of the South China Sea on Tuesday, which will advance China's offshore oil and gas exploration capability."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Taiwan Buddhist association donates 30 artifacts to Mainland. ecns.cn A Buddhist association from the island of Taiwan donated 30 lost relics to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) at a donation ceremony held at the National Museum of China (NMC) on Monday."ÄÄ…

channelnewsasia (2024-03-26). UK says China targeted 'democratic institutions' in cyber campaign. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Beijing urges Manila to act with caution. ecns.cn A Chinese senior diplomat on Monday said the current China-Philippines relations are "at a crossroads" and urged Manila to act with caution and stop any unilateral actions that may complicate the situation.

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Policy shift sparks surge in Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge crossings. ecns.cn According to data from the Gongbei Customs of Zhuhai, Guangdong province, the number of vehicles only registered in Hong Kong and Macao, or so-called single-plated vehicles, passing through the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has increased significantly.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Chinese scientists achieve in vitro diagnostic breakthrough. ecns.cn Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Zhejiang Orient Gene Biotech Co Ltd announced on Monday that they have jointly developed a multi-index in vitro detection system based on quantum dot liquid biochips.

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). China, Dominica to boost ties. ecns.cn China is ready to work with the Commonwealth of Dominica to better align the two countries' development strategies and transform their friendship into the driving force of win-win cooperation, in order to benefit their peoples with greater achievements, President Xi Jinping said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Taiwan Buddhist association donates 30 artifacts to mainland. ecns.cn A Buddhist association from the island of Taiwan donated 30 lost relics to the National Cultural Heritage Administration (NCHA) at a donation ceremony held at the National Museum of China (NMC) on Monday"…

ecns.cn (2024-03-26). Asian economy expected to increase 4.5 percent in 2024: report. ecns.cn The Asian economy is expected to increase by 4.5 percent in 2024 amid a strong consumption and proactive fiscal policy, faster than 2023, according to the Asian Economic Outlook and Integration Progress flagship report issued at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2024 in South China's Hainan Province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Two wild giant pandas hugging each other as if on date. ecns.cn On Monday, two wild giant pandas were recorded hugging each other in China's Giant Panda National Park as if they were on a date. The scene was captured on tape by an infrared camera installed in Shimian County, Ya'an City, southwest China's Sichuan Province."ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-25). Xi hails new chapter of China-Nauru ties. ecns.cn China-Nauru relations are based on mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit and mutual support, President Xi Jinping said on Monday in talks with Nauru's President David Adeang in Beijing.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-03-26). Cinco ciudadanos chinos mueren en atentado suicida en Pakistán. telesurtv.net Aunque aún no se ha descubierto al culpable del ataque terrorista en la central hidroeléctrica de Dasu en Pakistán, los expertos chinos creen que este ataque es una "copia" del ataque terrorista de Dasu de 2021.

positiveuniverse.com (2024-03-25). Please note: At about 10 minutes into the official UN video recording today, the Ambassador from the Russian Federation explains how the wording of the Security Council Ceasefire Resolution was changed just before the meeting started to weaken the language for a 'PERMANENT' ceasefire to something more contrived (a two week pause).

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2024-03-23: News Headlines

albawaba (2024-03-23). Russia accuses US of 'hypothetical show' after rejecting Gaza ceasefire. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Russia, China, and Algeria used their veto votes to reject a resolution that the United States had submitted at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.Russia, China, and Algeria voted against the motion, while Guyana abstained. Eleven members of the council supported the resolution.When Russia vetoed the US resolution demanding a "urgent and lasting ceasefire," it accused the US of putting on a "hypocritical show" by not applying enough pressure to pass the resolution through Israel. Vasily Nebenzya, Russia's UN ambassador, said the resolution was too poli…

The Independent (2024-03-23). Chinese envoy: U.S.draft setting preconditions for ceasefire in Gaza "unacceptable" independent.co.ug UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | A Chinese envoy said Friday that by setting preconditions for a ceasefire in Gaza, a U.S. draft resolution essentially green-lights continued killing, which is "unacceptable." During his explanatory statement following the Security Council's vote on the Palestine-Israel issue draft resolution, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Zhang Jun, said …

Nick Harper (2024-03-23). Haiti crisis and evacuations. america.cgtn.com Political groups in Haiti say they're close to finalizing a transitional council to try and bring peace to the country. | This comes as the U.S. continues to evacuate Americans from the troubled nation, flying dozens to the neighboring Dominican Republic. | The UN has warned that around 1.5 million people in Haiti are at risk of famine, and as Nick Harper reports, some of them are visiting their neighbor for whatever support they can find.

Ben Norton (2024-03-23). US TikTok Ban Aims To Weaken China & Protect Big Tech Monopolies. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Mar 18, 2024 | The US government's plan to either ban TikTok or force owner ByteDance to sell it to a (US) company is part of Washington's economic war on China, and an attempt to protect Big Tech monopolies from competition. | The US government has for years threatened to ban TikTok, one of the It's now looking like this might actually happen. | This March, the House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation called the "

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-23). The Gates of the Great Continent: Palestine, China, and the War for Humanity's Future (Part 4). mronline.org

channelnewsasia (2024-03-23). Hong Kong's new national security law comes into force. channelnewsasia.com The law took effect days after Hong Kong's pro-Beijing lawmakers passed it unanimously, fast-tracking legislation to plug what authorities called national security loopholes.

WSWS (2024-03-23). Japan hosts anti-China "security support" talks with Pacific Island foreign ministers. wsws.org With its eyes on the wider Pacific, Japanese imperialism is asserting its interests as it did prior to and during World War II and ramping up preparations for a US-led war with China.

Anand Naidoo (2024-03-23). The Heat: Space Exploration. america.cgtn.com

Au Loong-Yu (2024-03-23). The Tyranny of State Productivism — On the 2024 China's People's Congress. internationalviewpoint.org "So the People's Congress has done a great job, again, in reminding the people that with Xi Jinping as their leader no one should worry about anything — he is so good at eliminating problems by eliminating those who report the problems, as the Chinese saying goes." | – | / |

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Xi calls on Hunan to write its chapter in advancing Chinese modernization. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping called on central China's Hunan Province to have a clear understanding of its strategic positioning in the fostering of a new development paradigm, uphold the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, remain committed to high-quality development, persist in reform and innovation and follow a realistic and pragmatic approach.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Zigzag Panlong road reopens to traffic after seasonal hibernation. ecns.cn The Panlong road with 600 hairpin bends reopens to the traffic after seasonal hibernation in Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, March 21, 2024.

Mark Niu (2024-03-23). The latest trend in the video game industry. america.cgtn.com The Game Developers Conference (GDC), one of the world's biggest conferences for game developers, has just wrapped up in San Francisco. Nearly 30,000 people attended the event to see the latest in gaming, and learn more about the impact of AI.

palestinechronicle.com (2024-03-23). Amid Israeli Genocide – Gaza's Faith Unbroken (PHOTOS & VIDEO) Faith is a central component in the lives of Palestinians. Gaza, now undergoing an Israeli genocide, is in greater need of its faith than ever before.

inthesetimes.com (2024-03-23). Defunding UNRWA Was Never About HamasThe refugee agency is a reminder that Palestinian refugees exist and have inalienable political rights—a truth the Israeli government finds deeply inconvenient.

sfgate.com (2024-03-23). The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding a Ramadan cease-fire The U.N. Security Council is set to vote on a NEW resolution demanding a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The resolution, put forward by the 10 elected council members, is backed by Russia and China, who vetoed a U.S.-sponsored resolution Friday. The council is expected to vote on the resolution Monday morning.

truthout.org (2024-03-23). US Has Redefined "Human Shields" to Enable Israel's Slaughter of Gaza Civilians President Biden and members of Congress have cynically reinterpreted "human shields" to flout international law.

palestinechronicle.com (2024-03-23). 'She Never Returned Home' – Palestinians Children Remember Their Mothers, Killed in Israeli Airstrikes In fact, for many children, there will be no mothers to celebrate anymore as well over 9,000 Palestinian women have been killed since the beginning of the war. Moreover, the Palestinian Red Crescent Society said in a statement on X on Thursday that the Israeli war on Gaza has been killing an average of 37 mothers daily since October 7.

Israel-Gaza War Update: Latest Figures and Statistics

Posted by Richard Medhurst.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Apple's Cook opens new store in Shanghai. ecns.cn Apple CEO Tim Cook on Thursday opened Apple's newest store in China's Shanghai in front of a large crowd. Cook opened the store's doors and flashed a victory sign with his fingers before greeting customers."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). China makes major gains in meteorology. ecns.cn China saw significant advancements in meteorological monitoring and forecasting capabilities over the past year, contributing to global disaster prevention and mitigation, said a report issued by the China Meteorological Administration.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). V2000CG Cargo eVTOL of Autoflight received Type Certificate. ecns.cn The V2000CG unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Fengfei Aviation Technology was awarded the Type Certificate issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) East China Regional Administration on Friday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Petro China's first large-scale renewable energy hydrogen production project starts operation. ecns.cn Petro"ÄÄChina's first large-scale renewable energy hydrogen production project has recently been put into production at the Yumen Oilfield"ÄÄin northwest China's Gansu Province, with the purity of the hydrogen produced reaching 99.99″ÄÄpercent. As of March 20, the"ÄÄvolume"ÄÄof hydrogen sold to the public has exceeded 40,000 standard cubic meters."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Stock market mulls future as IPOs slow. ecns.cn China's stock market is agog with talk about the sluggish IPO scene, which appears to have been exacerbated by, among other factors, the recent strengthening of regulations to improve market quality.

WSWS (2024-03-23). Australia and UK ratchet up AUKUS war preparations against China. wsws.org Backed by the Biden administration, the defence and foreign affairs ministers of the UK and Australia signed far-reaching new military and intelligence agreements in Adelaide on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). China's first self-developed hydrogen-powered urban train completes test run. ecns.cn China's first home grown hydrogen energy urban train successfully completed its test run on a trial line at a speed of 160 kilometers per hour in Changchun, northeast China's Jilin Province on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Database improves taxi management. ecns.cn Beijing has established a "vehicle warning database" that identifies dubious behavior — including taxi drivers who take passengers on unnecessarily longer routes or those who drive while fatigued — and collects data that can be used for smarter traffic management.

channelnewsasia (2024-03-23). Taiwanese actress Barbie Hsu claims ex-husband threw 'Harry Potter hardcover box set' at her. channelnewsasia.com And that has led netizens to find out just how heavy the set it.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). (W.E. Talk) Tamara Prosic: How China and the World Benefit from Collectivism. ecns.cn What are the core values of individualism and collectivism? Why China and the world can benefit from collectivism? During her attendance at Wuyi Forum, Tamara Prosic, a Senior Researcher in philosophy, history and international studies of Monash University, accepted an exclusive interview by CNS, sharing her views on those issues.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Shanghai real estate company faces $1.2 mln fines for multiple violations. ecns.cn Shanghai Industrial Development Co. (SIDC) Ltd, primarily engaged in the real estate business, is facing penalties totaling 8.5 million yuan (about $1.2 million) due to allegations of failure to timely disclose anticipated losses, signing of significant contracts, and suspected of false records in annual reports for six consecutive years.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). China has over 1.09 billion netizens. ecns.cn China has had over 1.09 billion netizens by the end of last year, 24.8 million more than the amount in 2022, a report released by the China Internet Network Information Center said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Water conservation regulations announced. ecns.cn China has unveiled its first national-level regulations on water conservation, which experts say provide legal guarantees for water security and ecological protection.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). 5G covers all prefecture-level, county-level cities in China: Report. ecns.cn China has built 3.377 million 5G base stations, covering all prefecture-level and county-level cities across the country as of December 2023, according to the China Internet Network Information Center on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Insights | China's new quality productive forces will also benefit neighboring countries: Indian scholar. ecns.cn China is actually leading in so many areas of economic growth and its development also benefits neighboring countries, said Salikyu Sangtam, a professor from the Department of Political Science at Tetso College in Nagaland, India, during an interview with China News Network in Wuyishan, Nanping City of East China's Fujian Province, on Thursday.

Paulo Cabral (2024-03-23). Honduras cooperates with China to improve education. america.cgtn.com China and Honduras have signed a multi-million dollar cooperation agreement aimed at improving education in the Central American nation. Chinese funding will be put into building schools across the country. The deal comes as the two governments celebrate one year of formal diplomatic relations.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). China takes regulatory actions against Philippine ships near Ren'ai Jiao. ecns.cn The China Coast Guard (CCG) announced on Saturday that it has taken regulatory actions against Philippine ships that illegally entered the waters adjacent to Ren'ai Jiao of China's Nansha Qundao.

channelnewsasia (2024-03-23). Commentary: Singapore's comeback draw against China provides hope for a brighter footballing future. channelnewsasia.com Singapore's fight to a 2-2 draw against China in their World Cup Qualifier clash tastes all the more sweeter given recent struggles, says CNA's Matthew Mohan.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Better support for housing emphasized. ecns.cn China will optimize its policies pertaining to the property sector and scale up the supply of high-quality housing projects so as to ensure the stable and healthy development of the real estate market, the State Council, the country's Cabinet, said on Friday.

WSWS (2024-03-23). Deep rifts remain after Chinese foreign minister visits Australia. wsws.org For all the attempts to claim that visit improved relations, none of the underlying issues were resolved as Canberra aligns with Washington in its war plans against Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). More countries to participate in 4th China International Consumer Products Expo. ecns.cn Countries including the United Kingdom, Russia, Mongolia, and Malaysia will participate in the 4th China International Consumer Products Expo to be held in Haikou, south China's Hainan Province.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Salt lake in Shandong resembles giant palette. ecns.cn An aerial view of a colorful salt lake that resembles a giant palette in Rongcheng, east China's Shandong Province, March 19, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Insights | China-Australia win-win relationship is the way to go: Australian scholar. ecns.cn China's importance in the world will only grow in future, and a win-win relationship is obviously the way to go, said Roland Boer, an Australian scholar and professor of Renmin University of China, in an exclusive interview with China News Network in Wuyishan, Nanping City of East China's Fujian Province, on Thursday.

Paulo Cabral (2024-03-23). The current status and potential of China-Honduras relations. america.cgtn.com One year since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Honduras and China, there are already positive developments in trade exchanges and investments between the two nations. | Honduran Minister of Economic Development Fredis Cerrato talked to CGTN's Paulo Cabral in the Honduran capital of Tegucigalpa about the current status of the relationship and its future prospects.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Hong Kong defends new security law. ecns.cn The Commissioner's Office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region published a strongly-worded letter on Thursday criticizing the US newspaper Wall Street Journal for claiming in an editorial that the new national security ordinance is "a giant leap backward" and will "lock Hong Kong people up", as the new ordinance comes into effect.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Insights | China-Europe Railway Express to play more important role in future: Austrian professor. ecns.cn There's a great future for train connections between China and Europe, and that will become more and more important, said Hannes Fellner, a professor from the University of Vienna, Austria, during an interview with China News Network in Wuyishan, Nanping City of East China' Fujian Province on Friday.

Paulo Cabral (2024-03-23). Coffee bridges gap between China and Honduras. america.cgtn.com In Honduras, coffee is a top export. But until recently the country did not sell to China despite growing demand. Now things have begun brewing as the two countries established diplomatic relations just over a year ago.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). China slams Eswatini PM for visiting Taiwan. ecns.cn China slammed Eswatini's Prime Minister Russell Dlamini's visit to the Taiwan region, urging the African country to "mend its ways as soon as possible".

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). China's space environment monitoring satellites sent into space. ecns.cn These satellites will be used mainly for atmospheric environment detection, space environment monitoring, disaster prevention and reduction, and scientific experiments. It was the 513th mission of the Long March carrier rocket series.

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Exchange with Iowa students builds friendship. ecns.cn About 60 U.S. students from Muscatine, Iowa state, will visit several cities in China in April to experience Chinese culture and continue the friendship between the people of the two countries.

channelnewsasia (2024-03-23). Philippines accuses China of water cannon attack on supply vessel. channelnewsasia.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). N China produces world's longest wind turbine blades. ecns.cn The first set of 131-meter-long onshore wind turbine blades, the longest in the world, have been successfully produced in Bayannur, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, according to local authorities."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Insights | Foreign experts expound on 'new quality productive forces'. ecns.cn Recently, China has proposed developing new quality productive forces, which has attracted close attention from overseas media, international experts and scholars. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-23). Fatal bus crash victims mostly seniors, reports say. ecns.cn Victims of a deadly road tunnel accident in Shanxi province were mostly elderly people taking part in a tour group, and many of them had not fastened their seat belts when the accident occurred, according to media reports.

teleSUR, dcdc, JDO (2024-03-23). Consejo de Seguridad no aprueba resolución de EE.UU. sobre Gaza. telesurtv.net Recibió el veto de Rusia y China, miembros permanentes, además del voto negativo de Argelia.

teleSUR, YSM, JGN (2024-03-23). Líderes mundiales condenan ataque terrorista en Moscú, Rusia. telesurtv.net Venezuela, Cuba, Bolivia, Belarús, Nicaragua, Pakistán, China, la India y Palestina han alzado sus voces condenando el atroz hecho.

newarab (2024-03-23). Russia, China veto UN bid on Gaza 'ceasefire'. newarab.com Russia and China on Friday vetoed a

presstv.ir (2024-03-23). Russia, China veto US-drafted UN resolution for Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir The draft did not directly demand a ceasefire, according to diplomats who voted against it.

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2024-03-14: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Red Sea crisis puts rail link in spotlight. ecns.cn Amid the Red Sea crisis that has severely disrupted a critical seaborne route for global trade, a fleet of "steel camels", referring to the freight trains running on the China-Europe railway, stands out as a land-based alternative.

infobrics (2024-03-14). Similar Tasks, Similar Goals. infobrics.org With the help of China, Africa is becoming a key force driving the transformation of the international system and global order…

Radhika Desai, Michael Hudson, Mick Dunford (2024-03-14). What is China's future? Economic decline, or the next industrial revolution? geopoliticaleconomy.com Political economists Radhika Desai and Michael Hudson are joined by Beijing-based scholar Mick Dunford to discuss what is actually happening in China's economy, explaining its technological development and transition toward a new industrial revolution.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Ambassador Xie Feng elaborates on China's high-quality development. ecns.cn On March 13, 2024, Ambassador Xie Feng was invited to deliver a speech at the US' session of the "Opportunities in China" Global Media Dialogue. Noting the theme of the dialogue, Ambassador Xie talked about the bright future of the Chinese economy and underscored that confidence is more important than gold and cooperation makes a better future.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). New energy cruise ship to operate in night tour. ecns.cn A new energy cruise ship named Min Jiang Hui Ke Ting (Minjiang Meeting Room) is unveiled on Minjiang River in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, March 12, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Shanghai trials drone-assisted traffic management. ecns.cn Shanghai's traffic police have initiated the use of drones at six key locations across the city to enhance precision and efficiency in traffic management.

tvbrics (2024-03-14). Representatives of Egypt and China discuss establishment of joint industrial zone. tvbrics.com It will be located on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea…

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Chinese collage offers spring break, encourages outings, love. ecns.cn A higher vocational school in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Wednesday scheduled a 7-day spring break for all faculty and students from March 30 to April 5, encouraging them to enjoy the spring with families, friends and beloved.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Economist: GDP goal within grasp. ecns.cn China can realize its 2024 GDP growth target of around 5 percent, given its favorable conditions, greater efforts to boost industrial upgrade, technological innovation and sufficient policy tools, said a renowned economist.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). China speeds up humanoid robot commercialization to foster new quality productive forces. ecns.cn Chinese humanoid robot researchers are accelerating the commercial deployment of their latest products, as humanoid robots are highlighted as critical tools to promote the nation's technology level.

albawaba (2024-03-14). US bans TikTok amid data privacy concerns. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The US House of Representatives has passed a bill with a strong majority, signaling a potential ban on TikTok unless the short-form video platform's Chinese owner divests from its operations. The move comes amidst growing concerns about data privacy and national security, with fears that ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, could be compelled by the Chinese government to hand over user data.While thousands of Americans rely on TikTok for various purposes, including sharing resources and earning income, lawmakers argue that the app's ties to China pose significant risks.The bill faces an uncertain future…

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Describing cargo cranes as 'Trojan Horses' only gets one into cycle of excessive anxiety: Ambassador Xie Feng. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the U.S. Xie Feng said that the cooperation between China and the U.S. makes for a better future, urging the U.S. government to stop using a microscope to examine the Chinese economy, for it doesn't solve one's own challenges.

usatoday.com (2024-03-14). Israel war live updates: 'Humanitarian islands' for Rafah civilians Israel plans to relocate a large portion of the 1.4 million people sheltering in Rafah to protect them from its anticipated major offensive in the southern Gaza city as it pursues Hamas militants, the Israel Defense Forces' chief spokesman said Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Ministry: U.S. practice disrupts normal business activities. ecns.cn Beijing slammed Washington on Wednesday for resorting to bullying when it could not succeed in fair competition, saying its practice disrupts normal business activities and will eventually backfire.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). China implements visa-free policy for 6 more European countries. ecns.cn China has adopted a visa-free policy for Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg on a trial basis starting Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). CNOOC's major deepwater jacket platform completed. ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction in Zhuhai on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). 6 dead, 1 missing after coal mine collapse in Shanxi. ecns.cn On Monday, six people were killed, and one went missing after a colliery shaft collapsed at a warehouse in Shanxi province, authorities said in a statement on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). China retrieves subglacial bedrock sample from East Antarctic. ecns.cn Chinese scientists from Jilin University successfully extracted samples of ice core and subglacial bedrock core by drilling through a 545-meter-thick ice sheet with self-developed drilling equipment in the East Antarctic.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Experts hail Shanghai action plan on services consumption. ecns.cn Shanghai's plan to lift consumption of services will further boost the city's overall consumption potential and help facilitate the nation's high-quality development, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). China reprimands U.S. for economic bullying over semiconductor restrictions. ecns.cn The Chinese embassy in the Philippines criticized the U.S. for voicing further restrictions on chip exports to China on Thursday, saying the act violates market norms and disrupts global supply chains.

Editor (2024-03-14). Scholar or ideologue? mronline.org In mid-February, Chaguan, the (pen-named) Economist columnist based in Beijing, reviewed a new book by Professor Minxin Pei, who was introduced as an academic based at Claremont McKenna College in California. You can read the introductory paragraphs of this review here. Chaguan is, in real-life, David Rennie, the son of a former MI6 Director.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Breathtaking spring scenery across China. ecns.cn Blossoming peach trees bring spring back to Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Short-term mobile SIM-card for overseas visitors debuts in Shanghai. ecns.cn Short-term mobile SIM cards for visitors from aboard and the Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions are available in Shanghai with valid dates from 7, 15 through 30 days and a fixed price of 85 yuan ($11.8), 125 yuan and 195 yuan respectively.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Nation favored magnet for foreign investors. ecns.cn China will remain a favored destination for global investors, as the country has entered a new era of green and innovation-led growth, senior executives at multinational industrial conglomerates said, refuting claims of an outflow in foreign capital.

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Firefighting variant of AG600 seaplane ready for type certification. ecns.cn The AG600M, the fire-extinguishing variant of China's AG600 seaplane, is scheduled to gain its type certification this year, according to Aviation Industry Corp of China, the nation's leading aircraft maker.

albawaba (2024-03-14). US congress votes to ban TikTok today, China warns with legal battle on the table. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — The US House of Representatives is set to vote later Wednesday on a bill that would result in the ban of Chinese video sharing app TikTok, unless it severs ties with parent company ByteDance, with Beijing warning that a ban would "inevitably come back to bite the United States" as reported by AFP.When ByteDance released TikTok in 2017, the app became viral, amassing over a billion users in a span of four years, however concerning governments and security authorities over its possible Chinese ownership, government involvement and Beijing Communist Party subordination.I'm currently on the floor man…

ecns.cn (2024-03-14). Death toll in Hebei gas explosion rises to 7. ecns.cn Seven people were killed and 27 others injured in an explosion in north China's Hebei Province on Wednesday, local authorities said Thursday.

presstv.ir (2024-03-14). US House passes bill to ban TikTok unless Chinese owner agrees to sell. presstv.ir The bill could ultimately ban the social media app TikTok unless its Chinese owner agrees to divest.

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2024-03-13: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Beijing's efforts seen as key to resolving crisis. ecns.cn Li Hui, the Chinese government's special representative on Eurasia affairs, concluded on Tuesday an 11-day shuttle diplomacy trip that took him to Russia and the European Union headquarters in Brussels, as well as Poland, Ukraine, Germany and France.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Explosion in Hebei, current casualties unknown. ecns.cn An explosion occurred at 7: 55 am on Wednesday at a residential community in Xiaozhangezhuang village of Yanjiao, an area under the administration of Langfang, Hebei province, China Central Television reported.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Insights | European scholar: World economy set to grow with China. ecns.cn China's 2024 two sessions have attracted global attention. "China will continue to be an important engine for global economic growth, which will benefit the world," said Fabio Massimo Parenti, professor of international studies at the International Institute Lorenzo de' Medici in Florence, Italy, in a recent interview with China News Network.

Mark Magnier (2024-03-13). Pentagon needs to become more nimble to counter China threat, US lawmakers are told. scmp.com Experts issue warnings about the Chinese military build-up in the western Pacific and about expanded ties between China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China's experience with gender equality shared at UN. ecns.cn A delegate of the Chinese women's association on Tuesday shared the nation's experience in achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls during the annual United Nations meeting focused on women's issues.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Automotive industry races to meet growing demand. ecns.cn China's automotive industry ramps up production to meet growing market orders.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China developing two models of reusable rockets. ecns.cn China is racing against time to develop 4- and 5-meter- diameter reusable rockets, which are expected to launch in 2025 and 2026 respectively, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Fueled by visa-free policies, Viking charts big plan for inbound cruise tourism. ecns.cn Viking Cruises is planning to introduce multiple inbound cruise routes for foreign visitors this fall, providing them options for sightseeing in China, and contribute to the high-quality growth of inbound tourism in the country.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Insights | Former Nepal PM: China to prosper from high-quality development driven by tech innovation. ecns.cn "China is focusing on quality development, not speedy development," commented Jhala Nath Khanal, Nepal's former Prime Minister and a senior leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist), in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently, as China's 2024 Two Sessions wrapped up.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Mainland app assists Taiwan residents. ecns.cn Since its official launch in 2017 in Pingtan, Fujian province, a mobile app called Tailutong has provided great convenience and benefits to Taiwan people in Fujian, the so-called first home for compatriots and businesses from the island.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Officials from central government, HKSAR refute Western media reports on Article 23. ecns.cn Officials from the central and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) governments have refuted Western media reports on Article 23 legislation by writing letters to media outlets such as the Washington Post and Bloomberg.

Charles Xu (2024-03-13). The gates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 3). mronline.org In the last section we explored the Axis of Resistance and its pursuit of material self-sufficiency, as well as Basel al-Araj's incisive Mao-inspired analysis of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior enemy.

aa.com.tr (2024-03-13). Protests persist about sales of Palestinian property in synagogues in US, CanadaListed sale locations were in illegal Jewish settlements according to international law, says US peace activist

english.ahram.org.eg (2024-03-13). Israel's war of wordsColonialism has always employed words and concepts alongside weapons and money to subjugate people. The White Man's Burden of spreading civilisation among the brutes is a case in point. With the rise of the Zionist project at the height of this colonial era in the late 19th century, its pioneers borrowed colonial terminology.

middleeasteye.net (2024-03-13). War on Gaza: Decades of colonialism led to Israel's genocidal moment Amid the clamour of dehumanisation, Palestinians, like all colonised peoples, have been stripped of the rights to ontological resistance and self-defence. Palestinian life has come into conflict with white supremacy and the West's desire to atone for its own antisemitism and the genocide of European Jews.

truthout.org (2024-03-13). The Genocide in Gaza Is Filling Our Beautiful Month of Ramadan With Dread Ramadan is a beautiful month of fasting and prayer focused on humility and kindness, but in Palestine this holy month has been repeatedly weaponized against us — the Israeli military has shown a pattern of targeting Palestinians, and especially Palestinian Muslims, during this month

aa.com.tr (2024-03-13). US-based Jewish Voice for Peace sees progress on Gaza Officials from the US-based anti-Zionist Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) organization, who have participated in hundreds of pro-Palestinian protests in New York, notably at the Statue of Liberty and Grand Central Station, spoke to Anadolu

newsweek.com (2024-03-13). China, Russia, Iran Join Forces for War Games Amid US-Houthi Clashes As the United States continues to conduct strikes against rebels targeting commercial vessels off the coast of the Arabian Peninsula, the naval forces of China, Russia and Iran have entered nearby waters to conduct joint exercises and showcase their maritime military prowess.

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ecns.cn (2024-03-13). In a first, marriage registration office provides documents in Braille. ecns.cn For the first time in the country, a couple with visual impairments were offered Braille and large-print versions of marriage registration notices and marriage vows when they registered for marriage in Xicheng district of Beijing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Magnolia flowers add beauty to Xin'an River. ecns.cn Magnolia flowers blossom along the Xin'an River, adding beauty in the spring season to Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, March 12, 2024.

tvbrics (2024-03-13). Chinese province steps up construction of modern industrial system. tvbrics.com This was announced by Communist Party Secretary of Hainan Feng Fei…

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). JN.1 variant of COVID-19 now the dominant strain in China. ecns.cn The JN.1 variant of the COVID-19 virus has become the dominant strain in China, according to an update released by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (China CDC) on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China, UN co-host side event in Geneva to promote protection of human rights of persons with disability. ecns.cn China is willing to work with all parties to take this opportunity to take concrete measures to eliminate the difficulties faced by persons with disabilities and truly achieve the goal of "leaving no one behind" .

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). International enterprises zoom into China's large market as 7th CIIE heats up. ecns.cn As the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) heats up, a number of international enterprises, especially French companies, have begun to seize the opportunity to zoom into the huge Chinese consumption market.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Insights | Former Nepal PM: World to benefit from China's quality economic growth driven by tech innovation. ecns.cn "China is focusing on quality development, not speedy development," said Jhala Nath Khanal, Nepal's former Prime Minister and a senior leader of the CPN (Unified Socialist), in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Central SOEs to invest 700 bln yuan in 133 projects in Xinjiang by 2026. ecns.cn China's centrally administered state-owned enterprises (SOEs) plan to invest in 133 projects in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from 2024 to 2026, with a total investment of nearly 700 billion yuan ($97.55 billion).

Khushboo Razdan (2024-03-13). Why is Donald Trump now defending TikTok in the US, the popular China-tied app he once sought to ban? scmp.com Ex-president's U-turn coincides with recent meeting held with billionaire Republican megadonor who is deeply invested in parent company ByteDance.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Guizhou gears up in computing. ecns.cn Guizhou province in Southwest China will take further steps to speed up the construction of computing infrastructure and intelligent computing center clusters, with a key focus on artificial intelligence technology.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). PLA revokes China Far East International Tendering Co's procurement tendering qualification. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army equipment management department announced on Tuesday that it had disqualified a State-owned bidding company from acting as an agent for equipment procurement because of improper handling of classified information.

WSWS (2024-03-13). US, South Korea conduct huge war games on Korean Peninsula. wsws.org To justify war in the Indo-Pacific region, both Washington and Seoul falsely claim they represent "democracy" and "rule of law" in order to demonize China.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China-themed books exhibited at London Book Fair. ecns.cn The 2024 London Book Fair, one of the world's largest, kicked off in London on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Cabinet vows to deliver on policy pledges. ecns.cn China will flesh out each and every measure laid out in the Government Work Report, and enhance coordination among related departments to maximize collective efforts toward meeting the same goal, the State Council, the country's Cabinet.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Breakthrough sets stage for next-generation high-yield rice. ecns.cn A group of rice researchers in Beijing have decoded the genetic puzzle behind the vexing trade-off between the average size of rice grains and their maximum number on rice ears, paving the way for next-generation super high-yield varieties.

Editor (2024-03-13). The U.S. sees China through the dark mirror of its own unbridled aggression. mronline.org As China grows and prospers many in the U.S. want us to believe that China will follow the same path that the U.S. itself pursued—global military aggression, the overthrow of numerous governments around the world and persecution of minorities at home.

english.almanar.com.lb (2024-03-13). New IRGC Warships Participate in Iran-China-Russia Naval Drill. english.almanar.com.lb The new warships of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have participated in a joint naval drill in the Indian Ocean. Naval forces from Iran, Russia, and China have jointly launched the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". Martyr Mahmoudi warship, Martyr Soleimani combat patrol vessel, Martyr Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis warship, Martyr Tavvasoli …

newarab (2024-03-13). Iran, Russia and China in Gulf of Oman joint naval drill. newarab.com China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. | Footage aired by Chinese state television and a video released by the Russian navy showed the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". | China sent the guided-missile destroyer Urumqi and the guided-missile frigate Linyi to the exercise. Russia's forces are being led by the Varyag, a Slava-class cruiser. | More than 20 ships, support vessels and combat boats from the three countries, as well as naval helicopters, are involved in the exercise.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Insights丨Foreign experts: World to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China to drive global growth, experts say. ecns.cn China will remain a key driver of global economic growth, with analysts expressing confidence that the world's second-biggest economy is on track to hit its 5 percent GDP target this year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Experts call for more efforts in robotics. ecns.cn The industrial robot market in China experienced steady growth in 2023, with sales reaching 316,000 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 4.29 percent.

Khushboo Razdan (2024-03-13). North American unions ask Biden administration to probe Chinese shipbuilding, impose port fees. scmp.com The petitioners are urging the US president to impose port fees on Chinese-built vessels to 'address hundreds of billions of dollars of unfair government support'.

ICRC (2024-03-13). China: University of San Agustin garnered the championship in the 22nd IHL Moot Court for Asia-Pacific Region. icrc.org

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China urges S Korea to refrain from hyping up S China Sea issue. ecns.cn The Chinese foreign ministry urged South Korea on Tuesday to make the right choice, refrain from following others to hype up the South China Sea issue.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Over 260 artifacts featuring ancient states set to be exhibited in U.S. ecns.cn A total of 263 artifacts from Central China's Hubei Province, including bronzeware, jade items, lacquerware, gold and silk fabrics, are set to be exhibited in San Francisco, U.S., on April 19.

Ji Siqi (2024-03-13). US and China, though still entwined, are likely to cut their ties further in 2024, analysts say. scmp.com DHL Global Connectedness Report sees shift as 'less a decoupling and more a reduction of what had previously been an unusually high level of integration'.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). 4-yr-old HK artist wins Wildlife Day contest. ecns.cn Young people from across the world, including a boy from Hong Kong, were recognized for their artistic talent at the annual World Wildlife Day 2024 International Youth Art Contest on March 5.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Migratory birds rest at E China's nature reserve. ecns.cn Twelve dalmatian pelicans, a first-class national protected animal in China, have been spotted at the reserve during the migratory season.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China releases full text of government work report. ecns.cn The Report on the Work of the Government was released in full via Xinhua News Agency on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). A PLA delegation has visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal>. ecns.cn A PLA international cooperation delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal from March 4 to 13: China's Defense Ministry"…

presstv.ir (2024-03-13). Iran, Russia, China kick off joint naval drills in Sea of Oman. presstv.ir Naval forces from Iran, Russia and China have started a joint exercise in the Sea of Oman.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). HK housing transactions rebound on eased rules. ecns.cn Figures from Hong Kong real estate agent Midland Realty showed that new residential unit transactions in the city between March 1-10 skyrocketed 25 times to 1,660, compared to 64 deals during the same period of February.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Amazing Chinese dragon patterns captured along Qiantang River bed. ecns.cn Amazing Chinese dragon patterns are captured on the Qiantang River bed as tides wash the silt along the river in Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 11, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). Whole-process people's democracy applauded. ecns.cn The label "autocracy", which some in the West place on China's system of government, is not fair, and China's whole-process people's democracy greatly promotes consultation with the people at all levels for people-focused scientific decision-making.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China remains the largest contributor to registered patents at WIPO. ecns.cn China remains the largest contributor to the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) patent cooperation treaty (PCT) system for international patents registration.

ecns.cn (2024-03-13). China welcomes Hungary's visa facilitation measures: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn China welcomes a move by Hungary to facilitate visa for Chinese citizens visiting the country for investment and cooperation purposes, and welcomes visa facilitation by more countries.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-13). Explosión de restaurante en China deja al menos un muerto. telesurtv.net Según las autoridades chinas, numerosos equipos de rescate fueron enviados al lugar de la explosión para realizar las investigaciones y determinar la causa del desastre.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-13). Rusia, China e Irán realizan maniobras marítimas conjuntas. telesurtv.net Según el Ministerio de Defensa ruso, los buques de las armadas realizan estas acciones para "fortalecer la seguridad de la actividad económica marítima".

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2024-03-12: News Headlines

Pepe Escobar (2024-03-12). Confident Dragon Lays Out Modernization Roadmap. thealtworld.com As Project Ukraine goes down the drain of history, Project Taiwan will go on overdrive. Forever Wars never die. | This is the Year of the Wooden Dragon, according to China's classic wuxing ("five elements") culture. The dragon, one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac, is a symbol of power, nobility and intelligence. Wood adds growth, development and prosperity. | Call it a summary of where China is heading in 2024. | The second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was finalized on Sunday in Beijing. | The wider world should know that within the…

Robert Delaney (2024-03-12). Russia's reliance on China, North Korea and Iran over Ukraine has 'potential to undermine': top US official. scmp.com Moscow's dire circumstances could lead to upended 'non-proliferation norms' and fuel disinformation meant to interfere with elections, Senate hears.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Biden budget promotes war in Ukraine, Middle East, China and at US-Mexico border. wsws.org The budget document combines massive military outlays with false and demagogic promises of health and education spending to be funded by tax increases on the wealthy.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). In Numbers: China plants nearly 4 million hectares of forest in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Flocks of argali sheep cross over mountains in NW China. ecns.cn Photographers have spotted flocks of argali sheep crossing over the mountains in Madoi County, northwest China's Qinghai Province."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). 5% GDP goal in line with growth plan, expert says. ecns.cn China's aim for a GDP growth of about 5 percent this year is in line with its task to build a modern socialist country through high-quality development, said Michael Dunford, a leading scholar in the field of economic geography from the United Kingdom.

TRT World (2024-03-12). China, Myanmar Crisis to Dominate ASEAN Summit. trtworld.com

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Economic blueprint enthuses MNC execs. ecns.cn China's latest economic blueprint unveiled at the two sessions reflects the nation's pragmatic attitude toward high-quality development.

Reuters (2024-03-12). US State Department requests US$4 billion to outcompete China. scmp.com Request includes US$2 billion to create international infrastructure fund that provides alternative to Chinese infrastructure funding.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Molly & Shaolin Show: What is China's 'AI+' . ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Guangdong sees trade growth in first 2 months of year. ecns.cn Guangdong province saw significant growth among major trading partners in the first two months of 2024. This played a big part in boosting the province's overall foreign trade industrial development.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China completes plantation of nearly 4 mln hectares of forest in 2023. ecns.cn China made new strides in achieving afforestation in 2023 with over 3.99 million hectares of forest planted, according to data from the National Greening Commission on Tuesday.

news.yahoo.com (2024-03-12). Ariel Henry: Haiti's prime minister resigns as law and order collapsesHaiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign, the chair of the Caribbean group of countries has said, following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the country. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in Haiti.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-03-12). Angolan President to travel to China to strengthen relations. plenglish.com Luanda, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The President of Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, will leave today to China for an official visit from March 15 to 17, which is expected to contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Apple to expand in China with new research labs. ecns.cn Apple Inc said on Tuesday that it is expanding in China with new applied research labs, in its latest move to tap into the country's manufacturing and research and development prowess to produce the best products.

marketing (2024-03-12). China May Become First Country To Deliver Samples From Mars To Earth In 2030 #China#Become#First#Country#Deliver#Samples#Mars#Earth#2030 #Facebook,#Twitter,#Meta,#Instagram,#TikTok. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) By Alimat Aliyeva | In mid-February, NASA announced that the Perseverance rover was | at risk of losing the ability to shoot lasers at Martian rocks | because one of its instruments …

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Green hydrogen, ammonia, ethanol highlighted for nation's carbon reduction. ecns.cn Expanding the use of green hydrogen, ammonia and ethanol will be crucial for China to achieve deep cuts in carbon emissions while ensuring domestic energy security, as the future growth of power generation will mainly come from nonfossil resources.

Charles Xu (2024-03-12). The gates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 2). mronline.org Notwithstanding Mao's admonition to his PLO visitors to avoid book worship—including and especially of his own works—his writings on guerrilla warfare had by then become canon, and for good reason.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China's auto exports cruising in top gear. ecns.cn China's auto exports maintained fast growth momentum, with a year-on-year increase of more than 30 percent during the first two months of this year, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers showed Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Construction of record-breaking deepwater jacket Haiji-2 completed. ecns.cn Haiji-2, the first deepwater jacket in Asia designed and built independently by China National Offshore Oil Corp, completed construction"ÄÄon Tuesday in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China, EU hold defense and security policy dialogue. ecns.cn The 14th China-European Union defense and security policy dialogue was held in Beijing on Monday, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Tuesday morning.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Alibaba to invest $640m in HK's entertainment industry. ecns.cn The digital media and entertainment unit of tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced on Monday that it plans to invest no less than HK$5 billion ($639.4 million) over the next five years to bolster the development of Hong Kong's culture and film industries.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Xiong'an eyes hub of innovation, startups. ecns.cn Xiong'an New Area in North China's Hebei province is building itself into a hub of innovation and entrepreneurship in the new era, with the area's atmosphere for innovation and entrepreneurship becoming increasingly strong.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Drone, fireworks show staged to celebrate Longtaitou in N China. ecns.cn A drone light show is staged over Jinyang Lake Park to celebrate the traditional Chinese Longtaitou Festival, or Dragon-Head-Raising Festival in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, March 11, 2024.

Charles Xu (2024-03-12). The fates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 2). mronline.org Notwithstanding Mao's admonition to his PLO visitors to avoid book worship—including and especially of his own works—his writings on guerrilla warfare had by then become canon, and for good reason.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Tianjin welcomes Tourists from 30 foreign countries on maiden cruise trip. ecns.cn Over 1,100 tourists from 30 foreign countries boarding Zuiderdam cruise ship arrived in Tianjin on Monday, marking the ship's first trip to the North China's coastal city.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China slams India's tunnel inauguration in border area. ecns.cn China has expressed strong dissatisfaction to India over Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at a tunnel inauguration in the eastern sector of the China-India border, saying that India has no right to develop China's Zangnan, or the southern part of the Xizang autonomous region.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-03-12). Syria bets on the Chinese contribution in rebuilding its industries. plenglish.com Damascus, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Syrian Minister of Industry, Abdul Qader Joukhadar, expressed his country's determination to strengthen economic, technological and industrial cooperation relations with China, particularly in the reconstruction phases.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Asian films hog limelight, shine at regional awards. ecns.cn Asian movies are gaining popularity and recognition not only with audiences but also at professional awards and industry shows, with movies and professionals from Asian countries bagging awards at the 17th Asian Film Awards on Sunday in Hong Kong.

tvbrics (2024-03-12). China's General Administration of Sport: sports to play an important role in country's development. tvbrics.com He made the statement at a press conference held in Beijing…

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Well-preserved Ming Dynasty tomb unearthed in Shanxi. ecns.cn The Shanxi Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology recently published new excavation information about a well-preserved tomb dating to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Xinzhou city, Shanxi province.

C.J. Atkins (2024-03-12). Archives 2020: People's World reports from inside Wuhan. peoplesworld.org This article is part of the People's World 100th Anniversary Series. Four years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Though vaccination and public health measures have largely succeeded in making coronavirus manageable, it has officially taken seven million lives; health officials and researchers believe the true toll is …

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). China's top legislature concludes annual session. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 11, 2024.

Mike Walter (2024-03-12). The Heat: Two Sessions. america.cgtn.com Chinese officials and lawmakers closed out the Two Sessions after more than a week of meetings and deliberations. Those policy decisions will now serve as the country's blueprint going forward. What are the key takeaways? | Joining the discussion: | John Gong is a Professor at the University of International Business and Economics and a China Forum expert. |

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Driver apprehended after car accident injures 11 in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Eleven people were injured after a car collided with pedestrians and electric bicycles in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday morning, the local traffic police said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Chengdu emerges as drone hub in western China. ecns.cn Chengdu in Southwest China's Sichuan province is leveraging its advantages in the industrial drone sector to build itself into a low-altitude economic hub in western China.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Chinese scholar introduces nation's human rights protection of the disabled at Human Rights Council. ecns.cn More than 7.1 million disabled people in rural China have been lifted out of absolute poverty, making a historic leap from the pursuit of subsistence poverty to the promotion of common prosperity.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). Spring ploughing season begins in SW China. ecns.cn As the farming season comes, farmers are busy with spring ploughing across China.

ecns.cn (2024-03-12). 'The Spring City' sees blooming beauty. ecns.cn Visitors flock to Yuantong mountain to enjoy the blooming cherry blossoms and begonia flowers in Kunming, also known as "The Spring City" in southwest China's Yunnan Province, March 11, 2024.

WSWS (2024-03-12). The Maldives signs military pact with China. wsws.org The new agreement will undoubtedly ring alarm bells in New Delhi and also Washington as the US and India heighten their confrontation with China throughout South Asia.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Chinese provinces in talks with state banks on debt. wsws.org During China's National People's Congress last week, officials from some of the country's most indebted provinces met with leading state banks to negotiate debt repayments on billions of dollars of liabilities.

WSWS (2024-03-12). Biden says he will sign law banning TikTok if Congress passes it. wsws.org President Biden said on Friday he would sign an anti-Chinese bill that would ban TikTok if the social media app is not sold by its Beijing-based owner ByteDance to a US company within six months of the law's adoption.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-03-12). Explosión de gas en una mina china deja al menos siete muertos. telesurtv.net Medios chinos señalaron que los siete fallecidos lograron ser extraídos con vida, pero murieron debido a la gravedad de las lesiones provocadas por el derrumbe.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2024-03-12). Siria y China impulsan cooperación en sector industrial. telesurtv.net Los altos funcionarios abordaron las líneas de producción y la formación de recursos humanos en el campo tecnológico.

teleSUR, jaa, SH (2024-03-12). Rusia, China e Irán realizarán ejercicios en el Golfo de Omán. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Defensa ruso informó de la llegada de varios buques al puerto iraní de Chabahar para participar en las maniobras, llamadas 'Cinturón Marítimo de Seguridad 2024'.

newarab (2024-03-12). Iran, Russia and China in Gulf of Oman joint naval drill. newarab.com China, Iran and Russia have begun a joint naval drill in the Gulf of Oman, a crucial waterway near the mouth of the Persian Gulf, officials said Tuesday. | Footage aired by Chinese state television and a video released by the Russian navy showed the ongoing drill, known as "Marine Security Belt 2024". | China sent the guided-missile destroyer Urumqi and the guided-missile frigate Linyi to the exercise. Russia's forces are being led by the Varyag, a Slava-class cruiser. | More than 20 ships, support vessels and combat boats from the three countries, as well as naval helicopters, are involved in the exercise.

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2024-03-11: News Headlines

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-11). China: The Palestinian People's Use of Force to Resist Foreign Oppression is an Inalienable Right. libya360.wordpress.com We previously reported on the important statement made by Ma Xinmin, Legal Adviser to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, to the public sitting of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Holland, on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, on February 22, 2024. 'Disgrace…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-03-11). The Gates of the Great Continent: Palestine, China, and the War for Humanity's Future. libya360.wordpress.com Charles Xu As Israel's genocidal war on Gaza enters its sixth month, Qiao Collective presents an urgent intervention from Charles Xu on the Palestinian resistance and the place of China, its people, and their revolutionary legacy in the global solidarity movement. This essay details China's near-unconditional support for Palestinian armed struggle in its early phase,…

Charles Xu (2024-03-11). The gates of the great continent: Palestine, China, and the war for humanity's future (Part 1). mronline.org As Israel's genocidal war on Gaza enters its sixth month, Qiao Collective presents an urgent intervention from Charles Xu on the Palestinian resistance and the place of China, its people, and their revolutionary legacy in the global solidarity movement.

tvbrics (2024-03-11). Special Representative of Russian President Mikhail Shvydkoy: Russia needs to enter new cultural markets. tvbrics.com One of the most developed co-operation mechanisms is formed with China…

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Wang calls for greater solidarity. ecns.cn China's top political adviser, Wang Huning, called on Sunday for greater unity and extensive collaboration in order to consolidate efforts to promote the country's modernization drive.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). China's national legislature holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, held the closing meeting of its second session on Monday. Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders attended the meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing…

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Shandong charms U.S. visitors with cultural delights. ecns.cn Shandong province, a cradle of Chinese civilization in East China, is rolling out the welcome mat for U.S. tourists, eager to showcase its rich cultural heritage and tourism scene.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Insights‰∏®German expert shows confidence in China's future success. ecns.cn China's two sessions this year have attracted global attention. During an exclusive interview with China News Network, Michael Borchmann, former head of the European and International Affairs Department of the federal German state of Hesse, highly appreciated China's achievement in urban-rural development, poverty alleviation, green energy technologies and so on."ÄÄ…

krish-rad_ind (2024-03-11). U.S. Gov ADMITS They Are Readying "Kill Chain" Around China. youtu.be

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Secretly recorded chats sink executive's defamation case. ecns.cn A company executive in Beijing lost a lawsuit against a former employee for alleged insults and defamation after a court ruled the evidence was illeg…

Staff (2024-03-11). The dark side of Japanese nightlife, Taiwan's forgotten disco era, beach clubs in Bali: 6 weekend reads you may have missed. scmp.com From the Japanese vice clubs tricking women into sex work to why 2024 could be Southeast Asia's year for tourism, here are stories you may have missed over the weekend.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Youth employment to get further boost. ecns.cn Government departments and higher education institutes in China have been ramping up efforts to cultivate talent according to the demands of social development and ensure that college graduates have access to multiple employment channels.

aljazeera.com (2024-03-11). Israel's war on Gaza updates: 'Extreme hunger' in Gaza as Ramadan beginsAs the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, the chief of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says "extreme hunger" is spreading rapidly in Gaza, while two more Palestinians die of starvation in north Gaza, bringing the total …

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). China set to narrow AI gap with firm efforts. ecns.cn During the ongoing two sessions, the Chinese government has unequivocally put the development of the domestic artificial intelligence industry high on its agenda — and this should help allay any lingering concerns that the country is lagging behind advanced economies in key technologies, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). (W.E. Talk) Cornell professor: China can play important role in helping other countries invest in green economies. ecns.cn China is emerging as a big player in international assistance to lower-income countries, noted Parfait M Eloundou-Enyegue, professor from Cornell University. He added that in terms of investments, assistance to countries in areas like the green economy is crucial, and China has a major role to play in global cooperation."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Culture Fact: The culture and traditions of China's Longtaitou Day. ecns.cn The Longtaitou Day, or Eryueer Festival, which means "dragon raises head" in Chinese, is a traditional Chinese festival held on the second day of the second month in the Chinese lunar calendar. The festival falls on March 11 this year.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Comicomment: Who is stirring up the South China Sea. ecns.cn The "Maritime Zones Act" approved by the Senate of the Philippines has attempted to further enforce the illegal arbitral award on the South China Sea by domestic legislation and include China's Huangyan Dao, most islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao, and their adjacent waters into its maritime zones, which severely violates China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Dragon dances fire up enthusiasm. ecns.cn The Banban Dragon Lantern from Hunan province is among the highlights of a national dragon dance gala during Spring Festival in Huizhou, Guangdong province.To date, the Tongliang dragon dance has made its way to more than 30 countries and regions, including the United States, France and Australia.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Huawei, OpenAI show tech evolution is relentless. ecns.cn Huawei's experience should indicate that any sense of lagging behind in the cutting-edge technology will likely be temporary."ÄÄ"ÄÄTruth to tell, China has the ability to develop text-to-video models.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Museum director shares how China continues to grow science literacy. ecns.cn Science literacy has tripled in the past 12 years in China, Ni Minjing, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Top court: Resolving international disputes key. ecns.cn By offering equal protection to domestic as well as overseas litigants, Chinese courts have given full play to the role of mediation in solving commercial disputes. This has helped create a market-oriented and law-based first-class business environment, China's top court said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). China's top legislature to hold closing meeting on Monday. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, will hold the closing meeting of its second session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The meeting is scheduled for 3: 00 p.m. Beijing time on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Solar's bright future in powering rural areas. ecns.cn Police officers and electricians inspect a lake-based photovoltaic power station in Baoying county, Jiangsu province, in June. The county has integrated fishing with the PV industry in its green energy transition.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Multinational enterprises confident of China's economic growth target. ecns.cn many multinational enterprises operating in China maintain that such a target is in line with the growth potential of the Chinese economy.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). China's top political advisory body holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Sunday morning.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Private enterprises should look to Jinjiang as a leader. ecns.cn Currently, the private enterprises contribute more than 70 percent of tax revenues in Fujian, over 80 percent of employment opportunities and over 90 percent of market entities, he said.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Insights丨Pakistani scholar: China's high-quality development invigorates economic transformation of Pakistan. ecns.cn "This year's Two Sessions, the focus may be more besides the discussions with what comes from the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), I think the more important aspect will be the Premier's government work report," said Hassan Daud, formal diplomat at the Pakistani Embassy in China and director of BRI & Regional Studies Global Governance Institute and SDPI, during an online interview with China News Network.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Beautiful spring sceneries wow visitors. ecns.cn Magnolia flowers are blooming in spring at the Yuhuatai Scenic Spot in Nanjing, East China's Jiangsu Province.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Buzzword in China's 2024 two sessions: New quality productive forces. ecns.cn China's two sessions in 2024 draw to a close. In this year's two sessions, the term"ÄÄ"new quality productive forces""ÄÄhas sparked heated discussions."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). (W.E. Talk) Confrontation in Sino-U.S. Relations? Absolutely Out of the Question! ecns.cn John L. Thornton Speaks to Wang Huiyao, President of the Center for China and Globalization, on how the China-U.S. bilateral relationship can move forward.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Top legislator addresses closing meeting of China's annual legislative session. ecns.cn Zhao Leji, chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, on Monday delivered a speech at the closing meeting of the second session of the 14th NPC.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Youth employment to get further boost. ecns.cn Government departments and higher education institutes in China have been ramping up efforts to cultivate talent according to the demands of social development and ensure that college graduates have access to multiple employment channels.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Ethnic Li brocade stitches together history and elegance. ecns.cn Wearing a traditional Li ethnic group costume, a woman sits on the ground and weaves colorful yarn into delicate brocade, as spindles gently shuttle back and forth on the loom. These scenes are common in China's southernmost province of Hainan, whether in Li villages or public places, such as scenic spots, museums, and exhibitions.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). SOEs crucial to China's economic growth. ecns.cn State-owned enterprises are playing a key role in boosting China's economic growth, Lu Jin, chairman of China National Gold Group Co Ltd, said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Insights‰∏®Pakistani scholar: China's high-quality development worth praising and more cooperation expected. ecns.cn China's Two Sessions are attracting global attention. Hassan Daud, formal diplomat at the Pakistani Embassy in China and director of BRI & Regional Studies Global Governance Institute and SDPI, told China News Network that he pays close attention to China's expected economic growth targets, further expansion of high-level opening up, AI innovation etc. mentioned in the Government Work Report."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). (W.E. Talk) UN expert urges more coverage of China's efforts in tackling climate change. ecns.cn China played a leading role in tackling climate change, but some international media did not report on China's work in this regard, said Monica J. Kerretts, an expert from the United Nations Environment Programme's Seventh Global Environment Outlook(GEO-7).

ecns.cn (2024-03-11). Ningxia seeks tech-driven high-quality development. ecns.cn The Ningxia Hui autonomous region will continue to attract projects with advanced technology and low energy consumption in order to promote high-quality development and innovation, said the region's top official.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Top court: Resolving international disputes key. ecns.cn By offering equal protection to domestic as well as overseas litigants, Chinese courts have given full play to the role of mediation in solving commercial disputes. This has helped create a market-oriented and law-based first-class business environment, China's top court said.

WSWS (2024-03-11). New Zealand and Australia discuss expanding AUKUS military pact. wsws.org In the face of rising popular anti-war sentiment, Wellington is drawing closer to Washington and Canberra amid intensifying preparations for a US-led war against China.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-11). Concluido el pozo petrolero de mayor longitud horizontal en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 11 mar (RHC) La Unión Cuba Petróleo (Cupet) y la empresa china Gran Muralla ejecutaron, en 546 días, el pozo Varadero 1012, entre los horizontales, el más largo ahora, con 8 047 metros de longitud.

Larry Johnson (2024-03-11). Why Russia is Defeating NATO as well as Ukraine. sonar21.com At the conclusion of this post you will find my latest video chat with Nima about the latest developments surrounding the war in Ukraine. Let me point out some of the highlights (or lowlights, depending on your perspective). | Let's start with Victoria Nuland. Was she pushed out or did she preemptively resign? I believe it is the latter. From her position as the Under Secretary for Political Affairs she could see that the Biden Administration — ignoring for a moment its bellicose rhetoric about needing to defend Ukraine — is shifting military resources to Israel and China. Ukraine is the red hai…

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2024-03-10: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Henan Museum sets sights on shaking up scene. ecns.cn As a member of the International Council of Museums, it collaborates on museum security and through international events and partnerships, continues to foster global cultural dialogue and exchange, Ma says.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China to continue to prioritize employment promotion. ecns.cn China will continue to prioritize employment promotion work this year by releasing more preferential policies, optimizing job services and tightening supervision on labor relations, said a senior official.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Insights丨Tourism Expert: China's future tourism industry be great with a combination of factors. ecns.cn During Two Sessions, how to further promote the high-quality development of tourism has also become a topic of discussion.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China applauds Arab League's adoption of China-friendly resolution. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China's top legislature to hold closing meeting on Monday. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's top legislature, will hold the closing meeting of its second session at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The meeting is scheduled for 3: 00 p.m. Beijing time on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Comicomment: Who is stirring up the South China Sea. ecns.cn The "Maritime Zones Act" approved by the Senate of the Philippines has attempted to further enforce the illegal arbitral award on the South China Sea by domestic legislation and include China's Huangyan Dao, most islands and reefs of China's Nansha Qundao, and their adjacent waters into its maritime zones, which severely violates China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Multinational enterprises confident of China's economic growth target. ecns.cn many multinational enterprises operating in China maintain that such a target is in line with the growth potential of the Chinese economy.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China aims to renovate 50,000 urban residential communities. ecns.cn China aims to renovate 50,000 old urban residential communities this year as the country strives to promote urban renewal projects, said Ni Hong, minister of housing and urban-rural development.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Museum director shares how China continues to grow science literacy. ecns.cn Science literacy has tripled in the past 12 years in China, Ni Minjing, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference National Committee, said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Insights‰∏®German expert shows confidence in China's future success. ecns.cn China's two sessions this year have attracted global attention. During an exclusive interview with China News Network, Michael Borchmann, former head of the European and International Affairs Department of the federal German state of Hesse, highly appreciated China's achievement in urban-rural development, poverty alleviation, green energy technologies and so on."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Private enterprises should look to Jinjiang as a leader. ecns.cn Currently, the private enterprises contribute more than 70 percent of tax revenues in Fujian, over 80 percent of employment opportunities and over 90 percent of market entities, he said.

timeturk.com (2024-03-10). Thousands once again flood London streets to demand immediate cease-fire in GazaTens of thousands of demonstrators flooded streets Saturday in London to demand an immediate cease-fire in the Gaza Strip and express solidarity with Palestinians.

iol.co.za (2024-03-10). China is a force for peace, stability and progress of the worldBuilding a community with a shared future for mankind is China's solution to the question of what kind of world to build and how to build it.

yenisafak.com (2024-03-10). Al-Qassam Brigades reveal identities of four Israeli hostages killed in Gaza airstrikesAl-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' armed wing, announced on Saturday the identities of four Israeli hostages who were killed in Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). 3rd plenary meeting of 2nd session of 14th CPPCC National Committee held in Beijing. ecns.cn The third plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 9, 2024.

Tibetan Association of Northern California (2024-03-10). Sunday 3/10: Protest for Tibet! Tibetan National Uprising Day of Action against Chinese Occupation!!!! indybay.org Begins at Berkeley City hall at 8am, | continues at SF City hall 10am to 12pm, | march to Chinese Consulate 12: 30 to 1: 30pm, | protest at Consulate 1: 30 to 2: 30pm, | march to Union Square, | protest at Union Square 5pm to 7pm…

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). NPC deputy warns against 'Taiwan independence' in cultural aspect. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland should be vigilant about the potential for promoting cultural "Taiwan independence" in the island after Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party, who is set to take office as the island's head in May, Li Yihu, a deputy to China's top legislature and an expert on Taiwan research, said on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China prepares to boost multiple sectors to help develop innovative talent. ecns.cn A large number of outstanding innovative talent is urgently required to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Ethnic Li brocade stitches together history and elegance. ecns.cn Wearing a traditional Li ethnic group costume, a woman sits on the ground and weaves colorful yarn into delicate brocade, as spindles gently shuttle back and forth on the loom. These scenes are common in China's southernmost province of Hainan, whether in Li villages or public places, such as scenic spots, museums, and exhibitions.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Promoting integration of culture and tourism in Xinjiang drives local industries. ecns.cn Promoting the integration of culture and tourism in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region can not only drive the development of local industries, but also foster interaction and exchanges among different ethnic groups.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Spokesman condemns U.S.' arms sales to Taiwan. ecns.cn The United States should stop arming Taiwan, and should put its commitment of not supporting "Taiwan independence" into action, a Chinese defense spokesman said on Saturday in response to the new round of U.S. arms sales to the island.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). Second plenary meeting of second session of 14th NPC held in Beijing. ecns.cn The second plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 8, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). SOEs crucial to China's economic growth. ecns.cn State-owned enterprises are playing a key role in boosting China's economic growth, Lu Jin, chairman of China National Gold Group Co Ltd, said on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-03-10). China's top political advisory body holds closing meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The second session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), China's top political advisory body, started its closing meeting on Sunday morning.

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