ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China's homemade subsea oil drilling equipment put into use in Zhanjiang. ecns.cn China's domestically developed submarine oil drilling equipment – a subsea Christmas (Xmas) tree system – was put into operation on Tuesday near Zhanjiang, South China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Xinjiang lab to boost aircraft checks. ecns.cn A new aircraft metal testing laboratory in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region in Northwest China, has become the country's first such facility to use independently developed Chinese equipment.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Oil spill recovery vessel launched. ecns.cn A specialized oil spill recovery vessel Haixun 041, built by Wuhan-based Wuchang Shipbuilding Industry Group Co Ltd, a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Industry Co Ltd, was launched at its Shuangliu Shipbuilding Base in Wuhan.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Shanghai eyes first stop in inbound travel. ecns.cn Shanghai's strong attraction as a tourist destination will definitely benefit inbound tourism in China and the Yangtze River Delta region in particular, as it is one of the most vibrant cities in the country, said experts.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Gov't aims to bring major work accidents to a 'dynamic zero'. ecns.cn The Work Safety Commission of the State Council, China's Cabinet, recently released a three-year plan that aims to achieve a "dynamic zero" of major accident hazards across the country.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Consumption drive gets fresh focus. ecns.cn China will roll out a series of well-targeted policy measures aimed at shifting the focus of consumption from post-pandemic recovery to sustainable expansion, so as to stimulate domestic demand, boost consumer confidence and drive long-term economic growth.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Great potential seen in senior tourism market. ecns.cn The senior tourism market in China has significant growth potential that is driven by factors such as the improved health conditions of older adults, their increased purchasing power and their desire for exploration and leisure in retirement.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Return of lost Western Zhou Dynasty relic bridges cultures. ecns.cn When Raymond King helped his mother clear out old belongings in her New York apartment, little did they know an unassuming bronze vessel, nestled among other antiques, was a lost treasure crafted at least 2,800 years ago in China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China-U.S. commerce officials discuss preparations for meeting. ecns.cn Senior commerce officials from China and the United States discussed preparation works for the first deputy minister-level meeting of the China-U.S. commerce and trade working group on Tuesday…

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China encourages NEV companies to set up research centers abroad. ecns.cn China has issued a document to encourage NEV companies to set up overseas research and development centers, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). U.S. returns stolen artifact to China. ecns.cn China's cultural authority has successfully retrieved the stolen and lost Western Zhou (1046BC-771BC) bronze vessel known as Feng Xing Shu Gui from the U.S., marking the end of its 40-year odyssey abroad and its return to its homeland.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Shanghai pushes ahead high-level FTZ, cross-border data transfers. ecns.cn Shanghai on Tuesday issued a wide-ranging action plan to implement the high-level opening-up of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ), with a focus on facilitating cross-border data transfers.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). China ramps up supply, encourages spending for Spring Festival holidays. ecns.cn China is gearing up for the approaching Spring Festival holidays with an emphasis on ensuring abundant supply and boosting consumption.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Floating flower market opens in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Women dressed in traditional Hanfu costume take part in a cruise parade at the 14th floating flower market, a unique tradition during China's Spring Festival on Liwan Lake in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 6, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Giant panda cubs make group debut in Chengdu to greet Chinese New Year. ecns.cn A total of 34 giant panda cubs were bred by China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda and Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in 2023.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Outer dome of China's small nuclear reactor Linglong One installed. ecns.cn The 550-ton outer dome installation on the world's first commercial small modular reactor was completed on Tuesday, marking the completion of the main structure.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-07). We need to stop AUKUS and a possible war on China. greenleft.org.au

WSWS (2024-02-07). US pressures Papua New Guinea over security talks with China. wsws.org As Washington seeks to provoke war with China over Taiwan, the US is seeking to overcome any resistance among Pacific Island countries and integrate them into its escalating confrontation with Beijing.

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-06). Senate Confirms China Hawk Kurt Campbell as Deputy Secretary of State. news.antiwar.com On Tuesday, the Senate confirmed China hawk Kurt Campbell as the deputy secretary of state, the second highest ranking position in the State Department. Campbell is taking the position after serving as President Biden's top Asia official on the National Security Council. He worked in the Obama administration's State Department from 2009-2013 and oversaw a …

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). 4th CICPE scheduled from April 13-18, further boosting consumption recovery. ecns.cn The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Stable growth forecast for China's machinery makers this year. ecns.cn China's machinery sector is expected to report year-on-year revenue and profit growth of 5 percent each this year, while exports are likely to increase by around 2 percent, industry experts estimated on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Holiday to spur recovery in tourism. ecns.cn The speedy recovery of China's tourism sector has injected momentum into the global travel industry, spurred on by various visa-free policies and increased airline capacity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Hainan Air launches direct flights between Haikou, UAE. ecns.cn An increase in inbound visits to South China's Hainan province is underway, aligning with the province's efforts to launch and restore more international flight routes.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Xinjiang's RMB cross-border settlement soars 13.3% in 2023. ecns.cn The cross-border settlement of Chinese yuan, or RMB, of enterprises in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region registered a new high to 52.8 billion yuan (about $7.23 billion) in 2023, a year-on-year growth of 13.3 percent, said Xu Ke, vice governor at Xinjiang branch of People's Bank of China during a press conference on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Authorities take steps to secure train ticket supply. ecns.cn From Jan 26 to Sunday, the national railway network handled more than 119 million passenger trips, according to China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). China's ODI reaches $148 billion. ecns.cn China's outward direct investment (ODI) reached $147.9 billion last year, edging up 0.9 percent year-on-year, among which non-financial ODI grew 11.4 percent to $130.1 billion, said a report by accounting firm EY China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). More measures coming to brighten biz climate. ecns.cn China will take a number of measures to improve its business environment and attract more foreign investment, in order to strengthen the drive for high-quality economic development, officials said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Court doubles down on owners for liability over dangerous dogs. ecns.cn China's top court reiterated that if dangerous animals — which are not allowed to be kept as pets — injure others, the owners or breeders should be held liable regardless of whether the victims are at fault.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Asia's manufacturing PMI rebounds to 50.4. ecns.cn The purchasing mangers' index (PMI) for Asia's manufacturing sector regained at 50.4 in January 2024, up 0.6 percent from the previous mouth, according to data released by China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Free subway rides for passengers in ancient attire bring 'Hanfu' into daily life. ecns.cn The transportation department in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province has announced that passengers dressed in ancient Chinese attire will be able to ride the subway citywide for free.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Chinese researchers release AI governance index. ecns.cn Chinese researchers released an artificial intelligence (AI) governance index on Monday, which shows that the U.S. and China are leading in terms of overall quantity in AI development and China ranks in the first echelon, second only to the U.S. in terms of AI governance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Nauru students begin study in China after diplomatic relations resume. ecns.cn After China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations on January 24, 26 international students from Nauru arrived in Beijing on January 29 to participate in a one-month learning program focusing on China's national conditions and the Chinese language.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Ancient city site unearthed in Henan. ecns.cn Photo released on Feb. 5, 2024 shows the excavation site of the eastern section of an ancient city wall of the "Gan" from the Warring States Period (475-221B.C.) to the Han Dynasty (206B.C.- 220A.D.) in Puyang, Central China's Henan Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Lantern making thrives in Hebei ahead of Chinese New Year. ecns.cn The village of Tuntou has been famous for its lantern production, which accounts for 80 percent of lantern making in China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries gear up for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries geared up in celebrations of the Year of the Dragon.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Promotional campaign for China's ice and snow tourism launched in Dubai. ecns.cn A special campaign to promote China's booming ice and snow tourism resources has recently been launched in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2024-02-06). China condena ataque de EE.UU. contra Siria e Irak. telesurtv.net "Siria e Irak son países soberanos", declaró el portavoz del Ministerio chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Wenbin.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-06). China-Brazil deal boosts family agriculture. america.cgtn.com China and Brazil have forged a cooperation agreement to supply farming machinery for family agriculture in Brazil. Despite playing a crucial role in Brazilian farming, small-scale farmers often face challenges due to limited resources, including machinery suitable for smaller fields. CGTN's Paulo Cabral provides further insight into this partnership.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-06). Denver implements limits on migrant shelter stays amid arrival surge. america.cgtn.com Numerous cities throughout the United States have experienced an overwhelming influx of migrants entering the country via the southern border. Denver, Colorado, is one such city, having welcomed tens of thousands of new arrivals in the past year alone. This surge has placed significant pressure on local services. Consequently, Denver has enacted restrictions on the duration of migrant stays in its shelters. CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy reports.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-06). Millions affected by severe weather across U.S. west coast. america.cgtn.com Nearly 40 million Americans have been impacted by floods, winter storms, and high wind advisories as an atmospheric river storm unleashes record-setting precipitation across the U.S. West Coast. The unprecedented downpours have resulted in widespread flooding, mudslides, and some fatalities. CGTN's Ediz Tiyansan provides the latest updates from Los Angeles.

Laith Fadel (2024-02-06). U.S. Supreme Court to hear landmark case ahead of presidential election. america.cgtn.com This Thursday, Feb. 8, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to review a case deemed of monumental importance for the upcoming November presidential election. At the heart of the matter are constitutional provisions that have not been previously challenged in this manner. Additionally, an appeals court ruling issued on Tuesday, Feb. 6 found that former President Donald Trump doesn't have immunity for election interference in one of the cases against him. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.

Lisa Chiu (2024-02-06). Here's why leap years exist. america.cgtn.com 2024 is a leap year, a day that only appears on the calendar every four years. | Here's why we do this. | The Earth takes 365.24219 days to travel around the sun. | That extra .24219 days may seem small, but since calendars only have 365 days. | That means that every year we get just a little knocked off the timing of the seasons, by about six hours every year. | So to prevent Halloween from happening in the middle of winter, we add a leap day every four years. | This allows farmers to set regular days for sowing the fields and harvesting the crops, and it helps everyone else have regular seasons. | For those bor…

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). Multiple causes behind Beijing subway crash. ecns.cn An earlier report by the Beijing Commission of Transport said 515 people were sent to hospitals after the accident, with 102 suffering fractures.

ecns.cn (2024-02-07). HK to require back-up plans in wake of Messi mess. ecns.cn On Sunday, Messi, who was by contract required to play for 45 minutes in the match between Inter Miami and Hong Kong XI, sat on the bench for the whole game due to a reported injury.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Councilors vow to explain Article 23 to HK residents. ecns.cn Hong Kong district councilors attending a government briefing on Monday vowed to proactively explain to the community about the urgency of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, and garner their support and advice in the legislative process.

marketing (2024-02-06). Coach Of Inter Miami Explains Why Messi Not Play In Match In Hong Kong #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) The head coach of the American Inter Miami, Gerardo Martino, | explained why the striker of the team Lionel Messi had not played | with the local club Hong Kong XI (4: 1), Azernews …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-02-06). The ICJ's Provisional Orders Measures and the Responsibility of Third States. libya360.wordpress.com Jinan Bastaki On 26 January 2024, the International Court of Justice issued an interim order in response to South Africa's application instituting proceedings against Israel alleging violations of the Genocide Convention for its actions in the Gaza Strip since 7 October 2023 (South Africa v Israel). The Court found that, in light of the evidence presented by…

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Dazzling lanterns light up Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai. ecns.cn This year's show is inspired by Shanhaijing, or the Classic of Mountains and Seas, a major source of Chinese mythology that dates back more than 2,000 years.

Alex Salmon (2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.

Alex Salmon (2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2024-02-06). Taiwan's Fate Shouldn't Be Tied to US War Machine. orinocotribune.com By Ding Gang — Jan 24, 2024 | Former US president Donald Trump is known for his forthright statements, and his stance on the Taiwan question is no exception. During a recent interview with Fox News, Trump suggested that the US should not come to Taiwan's defense if the mainland were to attack. He pointed out that Taiwan has taken business away from the US, specifically in the semiconductor industry. "Taiwan did take all of our chip business," Trump stated. "We used to make all of our own chips, now they're made in Taiwan, 90 percent of [them]… Remember this, Taiwan took, smart, brilliant, they took our bus…

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries gear up for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Chinatowns in Southeast Asian countries geared up in celebrations of the Year of the Dragon.

tvbrics (2024-02-06). Chinese team wins the gold medal in synchronised swimming at world championships. tvbrics.com The title was China's second one in the sport after the 2023 Fukuoka World Championships…

marketing (2024-02-06). Coach Of Inter Miami Explains Why Messi Not Play In Match In Hong Kong #MENAFN #Bitcoin #LatestNews #BreakingNews. menafn.com (MENAFN – AzerNews) The head coach of the American Inter Miami, Gerardo Martino, | explained why the striker of the team Lionel Messi had not played | with the local club Hong Kong XI (4: 1), Azernews …

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Holiday to spur recovery in tourism. ecns.cn The speedy recovery of China's tourism sector has injected momentum into the global travel industry, spurred on by various visa-free policies and increased airline capacity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). China's ODI reaches $148 billion. ecns.cn China's outward direct investment (ODI) reached $147.9 billion last year, edging up 0.9 percent year-on-year, among which non-financial ODI grew 11.4 percent to $130.1 billion, said a report by accounting firm EY China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Lantern making thrives in Hebei ahead of Chinese New Year. ecns.cn The village of Tuntou has been famous for its lantern production, which accounts for 80 percent of lantern making in China.

albawaba (2024-02-06). Former Chinese banker gets suspended death penalty for corruption. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – A former high-ranking banker in China, Tian Huiyu, has been sentenced to a suspended death penalty by a court in Changde, Hunan province. Tian, who previously served as the president of China Merchants Bank and was a close aide to the country's former economic minister, has been found guilty of corruption charges including bribery and insider trading.According to the court's ruling, Tian will face the death penalty with a two-year reprieve, meaning if he stays out of trouble during this time, his sentence could be reduced to life imprisonment. He was convicted of abusing his position in state-owned ins…

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Dazzling lanterns light up Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai. ecns.cn This year's show is inspired by Shanhaijing, or the Classic of Mountains and Seas, a major source of Chinese mythology that dates back more than 2,000 years.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Promotional campaign for China's ice and snow tourism launched in Dubai. ecns.cn A special campaign to promote China's booming ice and snow tourism resources has recently been launched in Dubai, the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Ancient city site unearthed in Henan. ecns.cn Photo released on Feb. 5, 2024 shows the excavation site of the eastern section of an ancient city wall of the "Gan" from the Warring States Period (475-221B.C.) to the Han Dynasty (206B.C.- 220A.D.) in Puyang, Central China's Henan Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Councilors vow to explain Article 23 to HK residents. ecns.cn Hong Kong district councilors attending a government briefing on Monday vowed to proactively explain to the community about the urgency of the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, and garner their support and advice in the legislative process.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). More measures coming to brighten biz climate. ecns.cn China will take a number of measures to improve its business environment and attract more foreign investment, in order to strengthen the drive for high-quality economic development, officials said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). 4th CICPE scheduled from April 13-18, further boosting consumption recovery. ecns.cn The 4th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will take place in Haikou, capital of South China's Hainan Province, from April 13 to 18, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Free subway rides for passengers in ancient attire bring 'Hanfu' into daily life. ecns.cn The transportation department in Suzhou, East China's Jiangsu Province has announced that passengers dressed in ancient Chinese attire will be able to ride the subway citywide for free.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Court doubles down on owners for liability over dangerous dogs. ecns.cn China's top court reiterated that if dangerous animals — which are not allowed to be kept as pets — injure others, the owners or breeders should be held liable regardless of whether the victims are at fault.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Asia's manufacturing PMI rebounds to 50.4. ecns.cn The purchasing mangers' index (PMI) for Asia's manufacturing sector regained at 50.4 in January 2024, up 0.6 percent from the previous mouth, according to data released by China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Hainan Air launches direct flights between Haikou, UAE. ecns.cn An increase in inbound visits to South China's Hainan province is underway, aligning with the province's efforts to launch and restore more international flight routes.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Authorities take steps to secure train ticket supply. ecns.cn From Jan 26 to Sunday, the national railway network handled more than 119 million passenger trips, according to China State Railway Group and the Ministry of Transport.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Chinese researchers release AI governance index. ecns.cn Chinese researchers released an artificial intelligence (AI) governance index on Monday, which shows that the U.S. and China are leading in terms of overall quantity in AI development and China ranks in the first echelon, second only to the U.S. in terms of AI governance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Nauru students begin study in China after diplomatic relations resume. ecns.cn After China and Nauru officially resumed diplomatic relations on January 24, 26 international students from Nauru arrived in Beijing on January 29 to participate in a one-month learning program focusing on China's national conditions and the Chinese language.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Stable growth forecast for China's machinery makers this year. ecns.cn China's machinery sector is expected to report year-on-year revenue and profit growth of 5 percent each this year, while exports are likely to increase by around 2 percent, industry experts estimated on Monday.

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-02-06). Bolivia and China to sign financial agreement on zinc plant. plenglish.com La Paz, Feb 6 (Prensa Latina) The president of Bolivia, Luis Arce, confirmed that the Ministries of Mining and Development Planning will sign an agreement with the Government of China to finance the construction of a Zinc Plant in Oruro.

ecns.cn (2024-02-06). Xinjiang's RMB cross-border settlement soars 13.3% in 2023. ecns.cn The cross-border settlement of Chinese yuan, or RMB, of enterprises in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region registered a new high to 52.8 billion yuan (about $7.23 billion) in 2023, a year-on-year growth of 13.3 percent, said Xu Ke, vice governor at Xinjiang branch of People's Bank of China during a press conference on Monday.

teleSUR, lvm, JGN (2024-02-06). China condena ataque de EE.UU. contra Siria e Irak. telesurtv.net "Siria e Irak son países soberanos", declaró el portavoz del Ministerio chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Wenbin.

Alex Salmon (2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.

Alex Salmon (2024-02-06). Taiwan's election continues 'status quo'. greenleft.org.au Lai Ching-Te (aka William Lai) won Taiwan's Presidential election on January 13, with 40.5% of the vote, and achieving a record third term for the incumbent Democratic Progressive Party, reports Alex Salmon.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). January blues driven away as EV sales go up. ecns.cn New energy vehicle makers in China saw rising deliveries in January, which is usually not a popular car-buying month. Analysts said the good start is expected to drive the burgeoning sector to a new high in the year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Northwest China's Xinjiang realizes $34.3 billion exports to five Central Asian countries in 2023. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region secured top spot in exports to the five Central Asian countries in 2023, reaching a record-breaking 246.57 billion yuan ($34.3 billion). The result marked substantial year-on-year growth of 23.2 percent.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China, U.S. mark 45th anniversary of educational ties. ecns.cn It was 45 years ago when Jimmy Carter, then-president of the United States, received a call at the White House from his science adviser asking if he would be open to 5,000 Chinese students coming to the US to study. Carter said he would welcome 10,000.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). 90-mln-year-old fossils belong to new dinosaur. ecns.cn Paleontologists in China have discovered a new species of dinosaur, which suggests the existence of a previously unknown group of titanosaurs in eastern Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Exploitation of protected animals forbidden. ecns.cn Authorities are taking stringent measures to stop the exploitation of protected animals amid booming winter tourism in northeastern China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Campaign to prevent coal mine accidents. ecns.cn China is launching a campaign targeting production safety accidents in coal mines following a newly enacted administrative regulation focused on the problem.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China launches experimental satellites to advance 6G tech. ecns.cn Two experimental satellites were sent into low-Earth orbits by state-owned telecommunication operator China Mobile on Saturday to further test 5G- and 6G-related technology.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China's securities regulator vows to take forceful measures to prevent risks from pledged shares. ecns.cn CSRC) said on Monday that it will closely monitor risks from pledged stocks and take targeted forceful measures to prevent such risks, noting that the current increase in major shareholders adding collateral to their stock pledge is of protective nature and will prevent forced liquidation.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China rolls out ethical guideline for brain-computer interfaces research. ecns.cn China has rolled out an ethical guideline for brain-computer interfaces (BCI) aiming to better guide the compliant development of BCI research and prevent ethical risks in the process of research and technological applications.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Lasers used to speed up data transfer from space. ecns.cn China is striving to develop laser communication technology, a key component in space-based information networks.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Beijing's Yizhuang unveils plans for a 'rocket street' and 18 supporting measures. ecns.cn Yizhuang has announced plans to create a "rocket street" and revealed 18 supporting measures at an industrial meeting on Saturday as part of China's efforts to speed up the development of the commercial space industry.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Over 1,600-year-old ivory-woven lacquerware unearthed in China for first time. ecns.cn For the first time, a lacquerware featuring woven ivory was discovered in China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Spring Festival to see 'hottest outbound tourism in five years'. ecns.cn The upcoming Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays are set to mark a rebound in the tourism sector as ports across China will embrace hustle and bustle again, which is expected to reach the same level as in 2019.

EcoWaste Coalition (2024-02-05). Warning Out on Cancer-Causing Cadmium in Lucky Charm Bracelets. pressenza.com 4 February 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition is warning luck seekers from buying charm bracelets adorned with metal components containing extremely high concentrations of cadmium, a chemical that is linked to various types of cancer. | The group, which has been campaigning against toxic metals like cadmium, lead, mercury, and other chemicals of concern, made the timely warning as people started to flock to Chinatown and adjacent places to buy charms that are supposed to attract good health and fortune in time for the celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Wood Dragon on February…

infobrics (2024-02-05). New BRICS Member Iran Calls for Digital Currency Systems this Year. infobrics.org BRICS, the intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, started meetings this morning in Russia. After agreeing to expand its membership in August, the group added Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the UAE on January 1…

Ingo Schmidt (2024-02-05). The Indispensable Opponent. indybay.org The West's hostility towards China has increased since China's engine began to stutter. At the same time, the US government is pumping massive amounts of money into the economy and has thus been able to prevent an impending recession for the time being, but is far from regaining its former role as a global engine of growth.

newarab (2024-02-05). Ai Weiwei says West's Gaza censorship like 'Mao's China'. newarab.com The popular Chinese artist and political dissident Ai, known for being outspoken in support of the Palestinian cause, said that

WSWS (2024-02-05). Indonesian presidential candidates back greater military spending. wsws.org All three candidates indicated a tilt away from economic dependence on China and by implication closer relations with US imperialism as it ratchets up its war preparations against Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China raises response level for snow. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday raised the emergency response for rain, snow and freezing temperatures in Hubei and Anhui provinces.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China set to launch two experimental satellites. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Ports across China to see 1.8 mln daily entries, exits during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China is predicted to experience a daily average of 1.8 million entries and exits at ports across China during the Spring Festival holiday, an increase of about 3.3 times over last year, and the same as in 2019.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China's coast guard monitors illegal activity of Philippine civilian vessel. ecns.cn A Chinese coast guard vessel closely monitored and supervised the entire process of a small Philippine civilian vessel which illegally ran aground on China's Ren'ai Reef in South China Sea and delivered supplies to a stranded military ship on Friday, China Coast Guard said in a statement on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). DNA technology helps confirm identities of 10 Chinese soldiers. ecns.cn The identities of 10 Chinese soldiers who were killed in the 1950-1953 Korean War were recently confirmed using DNA technology after their remains were returned to China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xi inspects troops stationed in Tianjin, extends festival greetings to all servicemen. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected troops stationed in north China's Tianjin Municipality ahead of the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xi pays visit to grassroots officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended Chinese New Year greetings to the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. Xi wished the Chinese people both at home and abroad good health, a happy family and good luck in the Year of the Dragon, and wished the motherland peace and prosperity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Smart Dragon 3 rocket successfully completes third space launch. ecns.cn China launched a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, placing nine satellites in space.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China launches world's first in-orbit AI commercial hypersatellite. ecns.cn China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the world's first in-orbit artificial intelligence (AI) commercial hypersatellite on Saturday from waters off the coast of Yangjiang City in south China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Magnitud 4.6 earthquake hits northwest China's Xinjiang: CENC. ecns.cn A magnitude-4.6 earthquake hit Akqi County in Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). 'Village gala' celebrated in Guangxi. ecns.cn Locals perform during the "village gala" to celebrate the Spring Festival in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Taklimakan Desert braces for first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Sand dunes are covered by snow in Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Feb. 2, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China sends 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket carrying nine satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Yangjiang, in south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). In Numbers: China's forest food output hits 226 million tonnes in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-04). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

Ingo Schmidt (2024-02-04). The Indispensable Opponent. indybay.org The West's hostility towards China has increased since China's engine began to stutter. At the same time, the US government is pumping massive amounts of money into the economy and has thus been able to prevent an impending recession for the time being, but is far from regaining its former role as a global engine of growth.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-02-04). China presents Friendship Award to Cuban journalist and other experts. plenglish.com Beijing, Feb 4 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese government today presented the Friendship Award to Cuban journalist Sergio Alejandro Gomez and other international experts for their contributions to China's development.

Labor Video Project (2024-02-04). Reinstate Namibian Hasab Mine Unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje. indybay.org Namibian unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje is a union leader at the second largest uranium mine in the world owned by Chinese state owned China General Nuclear Power Group CGNP. She was fired after exposing the conditions at the mine and participating in the Namibian Labour Tribunal last October in the capital Windhoek. She also went to the media and that was one of the charges against her. The Chinese owners said that she had exposed the work conditions embarrassing the company and it's subcontractor Eagle Night Watch. These workers are forced to do mine work at substandard wages with no healthcare and benefits. Sinc…

newarab (2024-02-04). Ai Weiwei says West's Gaza censorship like 'Mao's China'. newarab.com The popular Chinese artist and political dissident Ai, known for being outspoken in support of the Palestinian cause, said that

teleSUR, JCM (2024-02-04). Cohete chino Smart Dragon-3 lanza nueve satélites desde el mar. telesurtv.net China lanzó el primer satélite comercial del mundo con inteligencia artificial.

tvbrics (2024-02-04). Cultural sector enterprises record remarkable expansion in China. tvbrics.com China has recorded significant growth in revenue and profits for major companies in the cultural sector in 2023…

tvbrics (2024-02-04). Cultural sector enterprises record remarkable expansion in China. tvbrics.com China has recorded significant growth in revenue and profits for major companies in the cultural sector in 2023…

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). China, Brazil agree on multiple-entry 10-year-long visa for their nationals. ecns.cn China and Brazil agreed to grant 10-year visa treatment for their nationals for business, leisure trips and family visits, starting from February 29, 2024, a move to promote China-Brazil economic cooperation and business activities.

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Mark Niu (2024-02-04). Facebook at 20. america.cgtn.com The world's largest social media network is turning 20 years old. Facebook has had an eventful two-decade run filled with obstacles, successes and plenty of controversy too.

Jim Spellman (2024-02-04). A global call to improve cancer care. america.cgtn.com Cancer cases and deaths worldwide are expected to rise sharply in the coming years. Organizers are calling on governments to do what they can to reduce the number of people who are suffering, promote health equity and make medical care more readily accessible.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). Olympic Museum reopens to public in Beijing. ecns.cn Beijing Olympic Museum reopened to the public on Sunday, on the second anniversary of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xinjiang 'winter nests' becoming quake-proof. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.

ecns.cn (2024-02-05). HK sports chief: organizer confirmed Messi's no-show 10 minutes before game ended, proposal for Messi to talk to fans turned down. ecns.cn Argentine footballer Lionel Messi was only confirmed not to show up at a friendly match between Hong Kong and Inter Miami CF 10 minutes before the game ended on Sunday.

The Independent (2024-02-05). Messi's absence in friendly infuriates Hong Kong fans. independent.co.ug HONG KONG | Xinhua | Lionel Messi's failure to take to the field in a Sunday friendly between Inter Miami and a Hong Kong League XI infuriated fans at the Hong Kong Stadium. The stadium was fully packed with about 40,000 fans, many of whom were eager to watch Messi play, but both the Argentinian …

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Shanghai's Pudong Airport resumes online car-hailing operations. ecns.cn Online car-hailing operations in Shanghai's Pudong Airport area resumed on Feb 4 after the Shanghai Road Transport Administration banned the service on Jan 29.

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-05). Senate Unveils $118 Billion Bill With Money for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and New Yemen War. news.antiwar.com The Senate Appropriations Committee on Sunday unveiled a massive $118 billion spending bill that includes military aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as spending for President Biden's new war with Yemen's Houthis. The bill is the result of months of negotiations between Senate Democrats and Republicans on border policies and includes $20 billion …

newarab (2024-02-04). Ai Weiwei says West's Gaza censorship like 'Mao's China'. newarab.com The popular Chinese artist and political dissident Ai, known for being outspoken in support of the Palestinian cause, said that

tvbrics (2024-02-04). Cultural sector enterprises record remarkable expansion in China. tvbrics.com China has recorded significant growth in revenue and profits for major companies in the cultural sector in 2023…

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Taklimakan Desert braces for first snow of 2024. ecns.cn Sand dunes are covered by snow in Qiemo County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Feb. 2, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China raises response level for snow. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Emergency Management on Saturday raised the emergency response for rain, snow and freezing temperatures in Hubei and Anhui provinces.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xinjiang 'winter nests' becoming quake-proof. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China set to launch two experimental satellites. ecns.cn The Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will inspect and reconstruct hazardous "winter nests" amid ongoing efforts to protect local herdsmen from natural disasters.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). In Numbers: China's forest food output hits 226 million tonnes in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). 'Village gala' celebrated in Guangxi. ecns.cn Locals perform during the "village gala" to celebrate the Spring Festival in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, Liuzhou City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Feb. 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Magnitud 4.6 earthquake hits northwest China's Xinjiang: CENC. ecns.cn A magnitude-4.6 earthquake hit Akqi County in Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, according to China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Ports across China to see 1.8 mln daily entries, exits during Spring Festival holiday. ecns.cn China is predicted to experience a daily average of 1.8 million entries and exits at ports across China during the Spring Festival holiday, an increase of about 3.3 times over last year, and the same as in 2019.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China sends 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn A Smart Dragon-3 carrier rocket carrying nine satellites blasts off from waters off the coast of Yangjiang, in south China's Guangdong Province, Feb. 3, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xi inspects troops stationed in Tianjin, extends festival greetings to all servicemen. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday inspected troops stationed in north China's Tianjin Municipality ahead of the Spring Festival, or Chinese Lunar New Year.

mauinews.com (2024-02-04). Israel should comply with ICJ's rulingIt is a bitter twist of history that 75 years after the horrors of the Holocaust saw the UN adopt the genocide convention, Israel is likely to find itself in the dock of the international court of justice accused of being intent on destroying the Palestinians "in whole or in part".

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China launches world's first in-orbit AI commercial hypersatellite. ecns.cn China's Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center launched the world's first in-orbit artificial intelligence (AI) commercial hypersatellite on Saturday from waters off the coast of Yangjiang City in south China's Guangdong Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Shanghai's Pudong Airport resumes online car-hailing operations. ecns.cn Online car-hailing operations in Shanghai's Pudong Airport area resumed on Feb 4 after the Shanghai Road Transport Administration banned the service on Jan 29.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China's coast guard monitors illegal activity of Philippine civilian vessel. ecns.cn A Chinese coast guard vessel closely monitored and supervised the entire process of a small Philippine civilian vessel which illegally ran aground on China's Ren'ai Reef in South China Sea and delivered supplies to a stranded military ship on Friday, China Coast Guard said in a statement on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). DNA technology helps confirm identities of 10 Chinese soldiers. ecns.cn The identities of 10 Chinese soldiers who were killed in the 1950-1953 Korean War were recently confirmed using DNA technology after their remains were returned to China.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Xi pays visit to grassroots officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping visited primary-level officials and residents in Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, extended Chinese New Year greetings to the Chinese people of all ethnic groups, compatriots in Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese. Xi wished the Chinese people both at home and abroad good health, a happy family and good luck in the Year of the Dragon, and wished the motherland peace and prosperity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). Smart Dragon 3 rocket successfully completes third space launch. ecns.cn China launched a Smart Dragon 3 carrier rocket on Saturday morning off the coast of Yangjiang in Guangdong province, placing nine satellites in space.

ecns.cn (2024-02-04). China's Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches 9 satellites from sea. ecns.cn

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-02-04). China entrega Premio de Amistad a periodista cubano y otros expertos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 de feb (RHC) El gobierno chino entregó hoy el Premio de la Amistad al periodista cubano Sergio Alejandro Gómez y a otros expertos internacionales por sus contribuciones al desarrollo del país.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-04). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

Labor Video Project (2024-02-04). Reinstate Namibian Hasab Mine Unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje. indybay.org Namibian unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje is a union leader at the second largest uranium mine in the world owned by Chinese state owned China General Nuclear Power Group CGNP. She was fired after exposing the conditions at the mine and participating in the Namibian Labour Tribunal last October in the capital Windhoek. She also went to the media and that was one of the charges against her. The Chinese owners said that she had exposed the work conditions embarrassing the company and it's subcontractor Eagle Night Watch. These workers are forced to do mine work at substandard wages with no healthcare and benefits. Sinc…

Ingo Schmidt (2024-02-04). The Indispensable Opponent. indybay.org The West's hostility towards China has increased since China's engine began to stutter. At the same time, the US government is pumping massive amounts of money into the economy and has thus been able to prevent an impending recession for the time being, but is far from regaining its former role as a global engine of growth.

reuters.com (2024-02-03). U.S. launches strikes in Iraq, Syria, nearly 40 reported killedThe White House said the United States had informed Iraq ahead of strikes. Baghdad later accused the United States of deception, saying a U.S. claim of coordination with the Iraqi authorities was "unfounded".

Esther Lau, Helena Hui Wang, Richard Horton (2024-02-03). Comment] Winner of 2023 Wakley—Wu Lien Teh Prize: are congenital diseases a curse? thelancet.com For the 2023 Wakley—Wu Lien Teh Prize we invited submissions related to five health issues (Spotlights) that deserve to be prioritised for this century: universal health coverage, child and adolescent health, mental health, climate and health, and research for health.1 We were pleased and grateful to receive 112 submissions in response to our call. Essays were selected and discussed among seven editors at The Lancet Group and an external medical expert. The winning essay is "Congenital Curse" by Shu Wang, a neurosurgeon from Beijing Tiantan Hospital affiliated to Capital Medical University, China.

albawaba (2024-02-02). Apple struggles in China despite improved global sales. albawaba.com ALBAWABA — Apple has released its fiscal Q1 report for 2024, which showed a break of the declined sales streak that spanned for four quarters, with quarterly 2 percent higher revenue of $119.6 billion and $2.18 in quarterly earnings per diluted share, a 16 percent increase from the previous year, while sales in China are 13 percent less than anticipated numbers from LSEG, with $20.82 billion compared to analysts' estimate of $23.53 billion.Apple's stock price saw a decline of 1.6 percent during trading hours and 2 percent further in extended trading hours, with the tech giant's Chief Financial Officer, Luca…

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). China's deep-sea gas field makes new progress. ecns.cn The second phase of Shenhai Yihao, China's first self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field, saw the onshore manufacturing of its integrated processing platform completed in Qingdao, Shandong province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). ByteDance's platform takes on U.S. e-tailers. ecns.cn TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing platform, is attempting to challenge e-commerce giants such as Amazon of the United States and Shein and Temu of China with its own e-commerce shop that sells made-in-China goods to Americans directly via its app.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Regulation put forward as way to control bride prices. ecns.cn In the ongoing campaign against the escalating bride prices prevailing in rural China, a policy adviser from Jiangxi province has advocated for a solution — introducing a certification system for rural matchmakers.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Efforts pledged to prevent mining accidents. ecns.cn China on Thursday pledged more stringent efforts to prevent major safety accidents in the mining sector, after a spate of serious mining production safety accidents across the nation since 2023, especially in the past two months.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Global South urged to make voices heard. ecns.cn Representatives from G77 and China stated that the organization underscored their critical role in providing the Global South with the means to articulate their shared vision, promote their interests and enhance their joint negotiating capacity.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). China to export commuter trains to Indonesia for first time. ecns.cn China's leading train manufacturer CRRC Sifang announced to export commuter electronic trains to Indonesia for the first time, marking another breakthrough after the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail EMU project.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Provincial-level regions set GDP targets at about, above 5% for 2024. ecns.cn As of Wednesday, 31 provincial-level regions in China had announced GDP growth targets of about or above 5 percent for 2024, as stronger momentum is expected to be unleashed in the new year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Xi visits people in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited people in the northern city of Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Picturesque winter scenery of Longtou Mountain in Shaanxi. ecns.cn Picturesque scenery of clouds shrouded Longtou Mountain with snow in Hanzhong, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). In Numbers: China to expand visa-free travel to more countries, seeking further exemptions. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). In Numbers: Number of individually owned businesses in China hits 124 mln. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Hoisting drill for simulated rocket held in S China's commercial spacecraft launch site. ecns.cn A hoisting drill for a simulated rocket at the No. 1 launch pad of Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site was conducted on Thursday in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province.

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-02). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

Labor Video Project (2024-02-02). Reinstate Namibian Hasab Mine Unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje. indybay.org Namibian unionist Marcia Kauatjitotje is a union leader at the second largest uranium mine in the world owned by Chinese state owned China General Nuclear Power Group CGNP. She was fired after exposing the conditions at the mine and participating in the Namibian Labour Tribunal last October in the capital Windhoek. She also went to the media and that was one of the charges against her. The Chinese owners said that she had exposed the work conditions embarrassing the company and it's subcontractor Eagle Night Watch. These workers are forced to do mine work at substandard wages with no healthcare and benefits. Sinc…

Otis Grotewohl (2024-02-02). Socialist Korea and People's China strengthen ties. workers.org Representatives of the People's Republic of China and the Democratic People's of Korea (DPRK) held a meeting in Pyongyang, North Korea, Jan. 26, that they described as productive. The meeting indicated growing solidarity between the two socialist countries. Sun Weidong, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chinese ambassador to the DPRK . . . |

unitedEditor (2024-02-02). "We Denounce the 'Prepared to Fight' Remarks and Express Determination Not to Fight" uwidata.com ASO Taro, the first incumbent Deputy Prime Minister of Japan to make an official visit to Taiwan, delivered a speech in Taipei on August 8, in which he bluntly stated that Japan, Taiwan, the United States, and other volunteer nations must function as a strong deterrent force against China, and that he was "ready to …

WSWS (2024-02-02). Alarm in Canberra over Papua New Guinea-China negotiations on policing co-operation. wsws.org Amid escalating US-led preparations for war with China, any attempt by Beijing to gain a toehold in PNG is a major cause of concern not just in Australia but also Washington.

albawaba (2024-02-01). China recognizes Taliban's ambassador, sets diplomatic precedent. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Chinese President Xi Jinping formally accepted credentials from Mawlawi Asadullah, the Ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, marking the Taliban's official appointment of their ambassador to China. This move positions China as the first nation globally to acknowledge the Taliban ambassador as Afghanistan's legitimate representative abroad.ü§¨Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun told Shoigu that the PRC will support Russia on the "Ukrainian issue" despite continuous pressure from the US and Europe. | Earlier, China recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan. | ‚…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-02-01). China Is 'World's Sole Manufacturing Superpower', 35% Of Global Output. popularresistance.org China has overseen world-historic economic growth through a government-led development model, in which state-owned enterprises control the natural monopolies and "commanding heights" of the economy, state-owned banks give favorable loans to strategic industries, and the state's robust industrial policy helps the country move up the value chain toward higher value-added forms of production. | This model, which Beijing officially refers to as a socialist market economy, has been so successful that a prominent European think tank has acknowledged that "China is now the world's sole manufacturing superpower". | In 20…

Dave DeCamp (2024-02-01). US Establishes New Stockpile in Australia to Prepare for War Over Taiwan. news.antiwar.com The US created a new stockpile of military equipment during drills in Australia last summer to prepare for a future war with China over Taiwan, Reuters reported on Wednesday. The stockpile was left behind after the Talisman Sabre exercises, which ran from July 22 to August 4 and were billed as the largest-ever iteration of …

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Chinese companies retain 2nd place on Hurun Top 500. ecns.cn China retains its second place among the latest version of Global 500 companies, followed by Japan and the UK, according to 2023 Hurun Global 500 Report released on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). High-speed freight train pilot program connects Chongqing and Zhengzhou. ecns.cn Dedicated high-speed cargo trains have started running daily between Chongqing in the country's southwest and Zhengzhou in Central China's Henan province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Railway logistics centers complete. ecns.cn With the establishment of the Harbin Railway Logistics Center on Monday, 39 railway logistics centers across China have been launched, marking a milestone in the development of the railway logistics system and bolstering high-quality social and economic development.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Pioneering zone to be launched in Hunan to propel Sino-African trade. ecns.cn China's green light to build a pioneering zone for in-depth China-Africa economic and trade cooperation in the central Chinese province of Hunan will pave the way for exploring innovative avenues of bilateral collaboration in the next stage.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). SPC approves executions of 3 high-profile killers. ecns.cn Three killers in two high-profile cases were executed on Wednesday after China's top court approved their death penalties.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Antimonopoly law produces good results. ecns.cn China has found no new cases of concentration of business operators by platform companies since the implementation of the new Antimonopoly Law in August last year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Jilin eyes stable foreign trade growth in 2024. ecns.cn Jilin province is expected to see stable growth in foreign trade this year, driven by deepening business ties between China and Russia, surging trade volume facilitated by cross-border e-commerce, and the nation's thriving automobile industry…

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China's fiscal revenue rises 6.4% to over 21t yuan in 2023. ecns.cn China's fiscal revenue rose 6.4 percent year-on-year to over 21 trillion yuan ($2.92 trillion) in 2023, while fiscal expenditure grew by 5.4 percent on a yearly basis to 27.46 trillion yuan.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). U.S. advised to reduce trade curbs on China. ecns.cn An economist in the United States has expressed concern that the country will restrict trade with China in goods unrelated to national security, such as electric vehicles and batteries.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Public risk low after combined H3N2, H10N5 death. ecns.cn China recently reported the death of a 63-year-old woman from Anhui province who died from a mixed infection of H3N2 and H10N5 flu strains, but the case is rare and the likelihood of human-to-human transmission is low.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China's trade in services grows by 10% to over 6.5t yuan. ecns.cn The value of China's trade in services grew by 10 percent year-on-year to 6.57 trillion yuan ($915.29 billion) in 2023, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Sino-Kenyan joint archaeological expedition yields over 2,000 stone artifacts. ecns.cn The Sino-Kenyan joint archaeological expedition at the Lake Bogoria site in Kenya announced the unearthing of 22 sites containing more than 2,000 stone artifacts, according to a report by the China News Service (CNS).

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Human traces and relics dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years found in SW China. ecns.cn More than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, about 60,000 relics including seeds, fruits and spores, alongside traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing left by ancient humans were found at the Mengxihe Site.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Wang: China willing to work for global peace and security. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi told diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations in China on Wednesday that the country is ready to work with all countries to cement the foundations of peace and security and pool strength for friendship and cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Ice skating marathon sets Guinness Record. ecns.cn About 7,000 skaters gathered at the frozen Songhuajiang River, clinching the record and 808 participants completed the ice skating marathon in Jingyu county of Baishan city in Northeast China's Jilin province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Rime scenery appears in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Rime scenery appears in Tacheng, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Jan. 31, 2024. (Photo/VCG)…

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-01). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

infobrics (2024-02-01). BRICS+: An Impressive Enlargement. infobrics.org At the dawn of 2024, from January 1, five more countries became full members of the BRICS, a transnational association, which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totaling ten countries…

infobrics (2024-02-01). BRICS Expanded So What Next. infobrics.org The BRICS group, initially comprising Brazil, Russia, India, and China, emerged as a forum for discussion and policy cooperation among key rising market nations…

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-02-01). China ratifica respaldo a Rusia en conflicto ucraniano. telesurtv.net El nuevo titular chino señaló que su país apoya a Rusia en el asunto ucraniano a pesar de la presión de EE.UU. y Europa.

tvbrics (2024-02-01). More than 100 thousand artefacts are found at a Paleolithic site in China. tvbrics.com The age of the excavated site ranges from 50,000 to 70,000 years old…

Ben Norton (2024-02-02). China Is 'World's Sole Manufacturing Superpower' With 35% of Global Output. orinocotribune.com By Ben Norton — Jan 31, 2024 | China's state-led economic development model and robust industrial policy has transformed it into what an influential European think tank calls "the world's sole manufacturing superpower," making up 35% of global gross production — more than the 9 next largest manufacturers combined. | China has overseen world-historic economic growth through a government-led development model, in which

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China shows world how to deliver parcels. ecns.cn Workers sort parcels according to their addresses in a logistics park in the Haimen district of Nantong, Jiangsu province, on Jan 23.More than 4,000 parcels are generated every second in China, adding up to over 350 million each day, with the average person receiving more than 90 last year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). ByteDance's platform takes on U.S. e-tailers. ecns.cn TikTok, the wildly popular video-sharing platform, is attempting to challenge e-commerce giants such as Amazon of the United States and Shein and Temu of China with its own e-commerce shop that sells made-in-China goods to Americans directly via its app.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Outbound tourism growth, inbound recovery projected. ecns.cn The China Tourism Academy estimates that the number of outbound visits exceeded 87 million in 2023, a twofold increase compared with the previous year. The figure is more than half of that in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Concert celebrates start of China-France year. ecns.cn Chinese and French musicians brought down the house on Wednesday evening at the Royal Opera of Versailles inside the Palace of Versailles at the opening concert of the 2024 China-France Year of Culture and Tourism.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China among top destinations for U.S. firms. ecns.cn China will continue to be attractive for companies from the United States, thanks to its massive consumer market and well-established supply chain networks that are hard to replicate, business leaders and analysts said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Chinese paleontologists unveil 14-meter-long dinosaur. ecns.cn Paleontologists in China have discovered a new species of dinosaur that measures 14 meters long, named Gandititan cavocaudatus.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China hopes WTO continues to abide by the rules. ecns.cn China hopes that WTO members can abide by WTO rules in trade remedy investigations and not use trade remedy measures as trade protection tools, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China urges international community to continue supporting Palestinian refugee relief. ecns.cn China called on the international community, especially major donors, to reconsider the decision to halt funding and continue to support the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.asing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China, Japan must nurture a stable and healthy relationship. ecns.cn China and Japan stand as important economic and trade partners for each other and both sides should maintain stable and smooth industrial and supply chains, and promote the healthy and stable development of economic and trade relations.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China's embassy slams UK's 'groundless interference' over Hong Kong basic law. ecns.cn We firmly oppose this UK politician's groundless attack on the legislation on Article 23 of the Basic Law of Hong Kong. He has no right whatsoever to interfere in China's internal affairs.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Provincial-level regions set GDP targets at about, above 5% for 2024. ecns.cn As of Wednesday, 31 provincial-level regions in China had announced GDP growth targets of about or above 5 percent for 2024, as stronger momentum is expected to be unleashed in the new year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review reports, guideline and regulations. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held a meeting on Jan. 31.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). New productive forces key to growth, Xi says. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined the key role of new productive forces in underpinning China's high-quality development, saying that the nation must beef up innovation in science and technology to attain a high level of sci-tech self-reliance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Xi visits people in Tianjin ahead of Spring Festival. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, visited people in the northern city of Tianjin ahead of the Spring Festival.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Chinese paleontologists unveil 14-meter-long dinosaur. ecns.cn Paleontologists in China have discovered a new species of dinosaur that measures 14 meters long, named Gandititan cavocaudatus.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). China urges international community to continue supporting Palestinian refugee relief. ecns.cn China called on the international community, especially major donors, to reconsider the decision to halt funding and continue to support the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.asing the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). New productive forces key to growth, Xi says. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has underlined the key role of new productive forces in underpinning China's high-quality development, saying that the nation must beef up innovation in science and technology to attain a high level of sci-tech self-reliance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China overtakes India to become the world's largest gold jewelry consumer in 2023. ecns.cn China's consumption of gold jewelry overtook India to become the world's top gold jewelry consumer in 2023, becoming the main engine of growth globally as demand has recovered post-pandemic.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). First batch of cross-boundary green electricity certificates issued in Hainan. ecns.cn The first batch of 1,900 cross-boundary green electricity trade certificates was issued in south China's Hainan Province on Wednesday, marking a milestone between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong and Macao administrative regions.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China issues first orange alert for freezing weather. ecns.cn China's first orange alert for freezing since the establishment of the warning system in 2010 was issued by the country's meteorological authority on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). World's largest span arch bridge opens to traffic. ecns.cn The world's largest span arch bridge opened to traffic on Thursday in Tian'e county of Hechi, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China confirms first successful cloning of endangered Xizang cattle breeds. ecns.cn China has successfully cloned both Zhangmu cattle and Apeijiaza cattle, two endangered breeds found in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, scientists announced Monday.

tvbrics (2024-02-01). China to allocate 30 million yuan to rebuild landslide-hit areas. tvbrics.com Currently, 918 people from 223 families have been evacuated…

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). In Numbers: Xinjiang sees robust tourism growth in 2023. ecns.cn

a guest author (2024-02-01). Desmontando la hipocresía occidental sobre Xinjiang y Gaza. workers.org Estatua del Presidente Mao Zedong en Kashgar, Región Autónoma Uigur de Xinjiang. Desmontando la hipocresía occidental sobre Xinjiang y Gaza Por Arjae Red Arjae Red, activista sindical y dirigente del Partido Mundo Obrero, junto con Sara Flounders, redactora colaboradora de Mundo Obrero, viajó en mayo de 2023 a la Región . . . |

Workers World Party (2024-02-01). PDF of February 1 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Int'l Court puts Israel on notice for war crimes Hamas, PFLP hold joint meeting PFLP condemns U.S./Britain sanctions on Yemen Mundo Obrero: Desmontando la hipocresía occidental sobre Xinjiang y Gaza Editorial: CCR lawsuit: A blow to the war criminals Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Giant panda cubs make appearance for Chinese New Year celebration. ecns.cn Keepers hold giant panda cubs during acelebration event for the upcoming Spring Festival at the Chongqing Zoo, Feb. 2, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). HK officials clarify fallacies over legislation of Article 23. ecns.cn Hong Kong on Tuesday began a monthlong public consultation about the legislation of Article 23, by way of introducing a new piece of legislation titled Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Splendid lanterns illuminate Baotu Spring in Shandong. ecns.cn The 43rd Baotu Spring Lantern Show is scheduled to kick off on Feb. 10, 2024, the first day of the Year of the Dragon in Jinan.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Shanghai makes great strides in improving business environment. ecns.cn A total of 535,500 new market entities were registered in Shanghai in 2023, up 29.1 percent year-on-year, according to a white paper released by Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Shanghai vows more efforts to assist global trade, foreign businesses. ecns.cn Shanghai will continue making efforts in key areas, including better facilitating international trade and foreign business in the city, deepening the high-level opening-up of the free trade zone, accelerating the development of the pilot zone for Silk Road e-commerce cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-02-02). Hoisting drill for CZ-8 rocket conducted in Hainan. ecns.cn A hoisting drill was carried out on Thursday to welcome the CZ-8 rocket launch mission.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Flight path adjusted for aviation safety. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Wednesday defended its decision to adjust the flight path of the M503 flight route, saying it is necessary to ensure aviation safety and convenience for both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Ryan Cristián (2024-02-01). Russian ICJ Victory, Chinese Uyghurs And Hypocrisy & Israel Openly Starving Hostages/Palestine Alike. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (2/1/24). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth

albawaba (2024-02-01). China recognizes Taliban's ambassador, sets diplomatic precedent. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Chinese President Xi Jinping formally accepted credentials from Mawlawi Asadullah, the Ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, marking the Taliban's official appointment of their ambassador to China. This move positions China as the first nation globally to acknowledge the Taliban ambassador as Afghanistan's legitimate representative abroad.ü§¨Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun told Shoigu that the PRC will support Russia on the "Ukrainian issue" despite continuous pressure from the US and Europe. | Earlier, China recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan. | ‚…

Ben Norton, Geopolitical Economy. (2024-02-01). China Is 'World's Sole Manufacturing Superpower', 35% Of Global Output. popularresistance.org China has overseen world-historic economic growth through a government-led development model, in which state-owned enterprises control the natural monopolies and "commanding heights" of the economy, state-owned banks give favorable loans to strategic industries, and the state's robust industrial policy helps the country move up the value chain toward higher value-added forms of production. | This model, which Beijing officially refers to as a socialist market economy, has been so successful that a prominent European think tank has acknowledged that "China is now the world's sole manufacturing superpower". | In 20…

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Chinese companies retain 2nd place on Hurun Top 500. ecns.cn China retains its second place among the latest version of Global 500 companies, followed by Japan and the UK, according to 2023 Hurun Global 500 Report released on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). High-speed freight train pilot program connects Chongqing and Zhengzhou. ecns.cn Dedicated high-speed cargo trains have started running daily between Chongqing in the country's southwest and Zhengzhou in Central China's Henan province.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Railway logistics centers complete. ecns.cn With the establishment of the Harbin Railway Logistics Center on Monday, 39 railway logistics centers across China have been launched, marking a milestone in the development of the railway logistics system and bolstering high-quality social and economic development.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Pioneering zone to be launched in Hunan to propel Sino-African trade. ecns.cn China's green light to build a pioneering zone for in-depth China-Africa economic and trade cooperation in the central Chinese province of Hunan will pave the way for exploring innovative avenues of bilateral collaboration in the next stage.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). SPC approves executions of 3 high-profile killers. ecns.cn Three killers in two high-profile cases were executed on Wednesday after China's top court approved their death penalties.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Antimonopoly law produces good results. ecns.cn China has found no new cases of concentration of business operators by platform companies since the implementation of the new Antimonopoly Law in August last year.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Jilin eyes stable foreign trade growth in 2024. ecns.cn Jilin province is expected to see stable growth in foreign trade this year, driven by deepening business ties between China and Russia, surging trade volume facilitated by cross-border e-commerce, and the nation's thriving automobile industry…

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China's fiscal revenue rises 6.4% to over 21t yuan in 2023. ecns.cn China's fiscal revenue rose 6.4 percent year-on-year to over 21 trillion yuan ($2.92 trillion) in 2023, while fiscal expenditure grew by 5.4 percent on a yearly basis to 27.46 trillion yuan.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). U.S. advised to reduce trade curbs on China. ecns.cn An economist in the United States has expressed concern that the country will restrict trade with China in goods unrelated to national security, such as electric vehicles and batteries.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Public risk low after combined H3N2, H10N5 death. ecns.cn China recently reported the death of a 63-year-old woman from Anhui province who died from a mixed infection of H3N2 and H10N5 flu strains, but the case is rare and the likelihood of human-to-human transmission is low.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). China's trade in services grows by 10% to over 6.5t yuan. ecns.cn The value of China's trade in services grew by 10 percent year-on-year to 6.57 trillion yuan ($915.29 billion) in 2023, data from the Ministry of Commerce showed on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Sino-Kenyan joint archaeological expedition yields over 2,000 stone artifacts. ecns.cn The Sino-Kenyan joint archaeological expedition at the Lake Bogoria site in Kenya announced the unearthing of 22 sites containing more than 2,000 stone artifacts, according to a report by the China News Service (CNS).

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Human traces and relics dating back 50,000 to 70,000 years found in SW China. ecns.cn More than 105,000 stone tools, wood tools, bone tools and animal fossils, about 60,000 relics including seeds, fruits and spores, alongside traces of fire, cutting, carving and polishing left by ancient humans were found at the Mengxihe Site.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Wang: China willing to work for global peace and security. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi told diplomatic envoys and representatives of international organizations in China on Wednesday that the country is ready to work with all countries to cement the foundations of peace and security and pool strength for friendship and cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Ice skating marathon sets Guinness Record. ecns.cn About 7,000 skaters gathered at the frozen Songhuajiang River, clinching the record and 808 participants completed the ice skating marathon in Jingyu county of Baishan city in Northeast China's Jilin province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Rime scenery appears in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Rime scenery appears in Tacheng, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Jan. 31, 2024. (Photo/VCG)…

greenleft.org.au (2024-02-01). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-02-01). China ratifica respaldo a Rusia en conflicto ucraniano. telesurtv.net El nuevo titular chino señaló que su país apoya a Rusia en el asunto ucraniano a pesar de la presión de EE.UU. y Europa.

tvbrics (2024-02-01). More than 100 thousand artefacts are found at a Paleolithic site in China. tvbrics.com The age of the excavated site ranges from 50,000 to 70,000 years old…

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-31). Increase of geothermal energy planned in El Salvador. plenglish.com The president of the Hydroelectric Executive Commission of the Lempa River, Daniel Alvarez, assured that at present, two geothermal fields and various works of enlargement and analysis of new generation areas in the country are in execution to take advantage of this non-polluting energy source. | In El Salvador, this source represents 25 percent of the energy matrix, and this year the Government will implement new projects to continue to expand its participation, Alvarez said. | With this vision in mind, two geothermal power plants are under construction, one in San Vicente and the other one in Chinameca, in San…

Ben Norton (2024-01-31). China is 'world's sole manufacturing superpower', with 35% of global output. geopoliticaleconomy.com China's state-led economic development model and robust industrial policy has transformed it into what an influential European think tank calls "the world's sole manufacturing superpower", making up 35% of global gross production – more than the 9 next largest manufacturers combined.

Ben Norton (2024-01-31). China is now the 'world's sole manufacturing superpower', EU think tank says. geopoliticaleconomy.com China's state-led economic development model and robust industrial policy has transformed it into what an influential European think tank calls "the world's sole manufacturing superpower", making up 35% of global gross production – more than the 9 next largest manufacturers combined.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). New energy capacity to surpass coal in 2024. ecns.cn China's cumulative installed capacity of new energy power generation is expected to surpass that of coal for the first time this year, amid optimized power supply capacity and accelerated transition to green energy sources.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). More policy support coming for C919 aircraft. ecns.cn China will step up commercial operations and exports of the domestically developed and manufactured C919 aircraft this year, the industry regulator said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Relaunch of controversial program may send 'shock waves of fear' in U.S. ecns.cn Almost two years after the "China Initiative" ended in the U.S., more than a dozen U.S. lawmakers and nearly 50 organizations are warning of the potential reinstatement of the controversial program.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). China's January factory activity rebounds slightly. ecns.cn China's January factory activity improved marginally but still indicated contraction for a fourth consecutive month, while non-manufacturing activities expanded at a faster pace, an official survey showed on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). China Coast Guard stops four Philippine individuals from intruding into Huangyan Island. ecns.cn China Coast Guard dispelled four Philippine individuals who intruded into China's Huangyan Island for illegal activities on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Top six major archaeological findings in China for 2023 revealed. ecns.cn Excavation sites reflecting ancient political power and a rare offshoot Christian sect in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are among the top six new archaeological discoveries in China in 2023.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). China's manufacturing, service activities continue to improve as January's comprehensive PMI rises to 50.9. ecns.cn China's comprehensive purchasing managers' index (PMI) came in at 50.9 in January, up from 50.3 in the previous month, indicating an overall stabilization in manufacturing and service activities.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). China's top financial regulator vows to reform small institutions in bid to tackle risks in 2024. ecns.cn China's top financial regulator said on Tuesday that it will push forward reforms of small and medium-sized financial institutions to reduce risks, as part of efforts to resolutely guard against systemic financial risks in 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Former Peking University student who killed mother executed. ecns.cn Wu Xieyu, a former Peking University student who killed his mother, was executed on Wednesday after China's top court approved his death sentence.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Seascape scenery with fishing boats at Xiaguan port. ecns.cn Seascape scenery with fishing boats mooring at Xiaguan port in Cangnan, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 30, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Women of She ethnic group dress up to welcome Lunar New Year in Zhejiang. ecns.cn Women of She ethnic group in traditional costumes participate in a rehearsal for a local spring festival gala at Cangnan County of Wenzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 30, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). An AI Glimpse of ChinaÔΩúThis is Quanzhou, A World Heritage City with Mountains Kissed by Sea Breeze. ecns.cn

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-31). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

infobrics (2024-01-31). Russia Sees Its Natural Gas Exports Recovering on Higher Shipments to China. infobrics.org Pipeline shipments to rise 18% to 108 billion cubic meters…

kwjorinoco (2024-01-31). The 'Status Quo': the Reality of Taiwan Beyond Elections. orinocotribune.com By María Fe Celi Reina — Jan 17, 2024 | The elections for the leadership of the province of Taiwan took place on January 13. The winner of the presidential election was Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), and of the most radical wing of the party that promotes separation from China. In this way, the custom of alternation of parties in presidential power every eight years was broken, and the DPP will remain in power for 12 years. | The Western press presented the result as a "blow to Beijing" and a demonstration of the will of the Taiwanese population to be an independent country. The trut…

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2024-01-31). 'Swarming' the U.S. in West Asia, until it folds. mronline.org The U.S. is so deeply mired in an unwinnable battle from the Levant to the Persian Gulf that only its adversaries in China, Russia, and Iran can bail it out.

M. K. Bhadrakumar (2024-01-31). China Ignores US Entreaties of Mediation. globalresearch.ca

Mark Niu (2024-01-31). San Francisco artists come together to build dragon ahead of Lunar New Year. america.cgtn.com With the Spring Festival just around the corner, San Francisco is seeing some unique and artistic visitors in the form of wooden dragons. | Inside a San Francisco warehouse pier, the finishing touches are being put on some mythical creatures. | The teams are busy creating for the Chinese Chamber of Commerce's Zodiac on Parade — this year featuring five wooden dragons. | CGTN's Mark Niu shows us the creations and the artists behind the works.

The Independent (2024-01-31). How the border standoff between Texas and federal Govt might further split America. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | Authorities in the southern U.S. state of Texas are in a standoff with the federal government over a sharp immigration dispute. Observers have argued that the standoff reflects the nation's political fray, warning against a potential constitutional crisis that might further split the country. They also believe immigration will emerge as …

a guest author (2024-02-01). Desmontando la hipocresía occidental sobre Xinjiang y Gaza. workers.org Estatua del Presidente Mao Zedong en Kashgar, Región Autónoma Uigur de Xinjiang. Desmontando la hipocresía occidental sobre Xinjiang y Gaza Por Arjae Red Arjae Red, activista sindical y dirigente del Partido Mundo Obrero, junto con Sara Flounders, redactora colaboradora de Mundo Obrero, viajó en mayo de 2023 a la Región . . . |

Workers World Party (2024-02-01). PDF of February 1 issue. workers.org Download the PDF. Int'l Court puts Israel on notice for war crimes Hamas, PFLP hold joint meeting PFLP condemns U.S./Britain sanctions on Yemen Mundo Obrero: Desmontando la hipocresía occidental sobre Xinjiang y Gaza Editorial: CCR lawsuit: A blow to the war criminals Download the PDF. More PDF back-issues here. |

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Consultation of legislation on Article 23 begins. ecns.cn Hong Kong will enact a new national security ordinance to address risks, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced at a news conference on Tuesday, the same day that the city begins a monthlong public consultation on Article 23 of the Basic Law.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Splendid lanterns illuminate Baotu Spring in Shandong. ecns.cn The 43rd Baotu Spring Lantern Show is scheduled to kick off on Feb. 10, 2024, the first day of the Year of the Dragon in Jinan.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Digital education alliance inaugurated in Shanghai. ecns.cn The World Digital Education Alliance was inaugurated on Tuesday during the 2024 World Digital Education Conference in Shanghai, aiming to promote international cooperation and exchange in the field.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Tourists enjoy long-table banquet in Anhui. ecns.cn A total of 36 tables were connected and local dishes were served up for tourists to celebrate the forthcoming Chinese new year on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Shenzhen's GDP grew by 6% in 2023. ecns.cn Shenzhen in Guangdong province saw its GDP grow by 6 percent last year to a new high of 3.46 trillion yuan ($482 billion), according to the city government's annual work report delivered on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Water begins flowing via diversion project. ecns.cn A giant project diverting water from the Xijiang River in the western part of the Pearl River to the cities of Shenzhen and Dongguan in Guangdong province began operating on Tuesday, benefiting millions of residents.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Discoveries cast light on copper activity. ecns.cn The Xiwubi site is situated in the southern part of the village in Jiangxian county.

ecns.cn (2024-02-01). Flight path adjusted for aviation safety. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland on Wednesday defended its decision to adjust the flight path of the M503 flight route, saying it is necessary to ensure aviation safety and convenience for both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

ecns.cn (2024-01-31). Butter sculptures prepared to greet Tibetan new year. ecns.cn The butter sculptures are handmade in shapes of Buddha figurines, trees, flowers, birds and animals.

albawaba (2024-01-30). Nancy Pelosi sparks controversy by telling pro-Palestine protesters to 'go back to China'. albawaba.com Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was caught on camera yelling at a group of pro-Palestine protesters who gathered outside her residence in San Francisco on Monday.The incident occurred amid growing criticism of Pelosi's remarks on Sunday, when she suggested that some of the antiwar demonstrations were linked to Russia and called for an FBI investigation.In a video clip that went viral on social media, Pelosi can be seen confronting the protesters on her driveway, demanding that they leave the area immediately. Her frustration reached a boiling point when she shouted a racial statement, "GET OUT OF MY WAY!.. GO B…

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Sino-Thai friendship to boost development. ecns.cn Strengthened friendship and deepened cooperation between China and Thailand will further contribute to regional peace, stability and development, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday while meeting Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin in Bangkok.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Migrant workers shun motorbike trips. ecns.cn Statistics from China Petrochemical Corp indicate that the number of motorbike travelers hitting the highways during the annual Spring Festival travel rush has now decreased significantly to around 30,000.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). 'Hometown of fireworks' lights up the sky. ecns.cn The Hunan cities of Liuyang and Liling, and the counties of Shangli and Wanzai in neighboring Jiangxi province, are China's four major fireworks-producing areas.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). China, Antigua and Barbuda sign MOU addressing climate change. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE) on Monday released details about the memorandum of understanding (MOU) on South-South cooperation material assistance project for climate change, which was signed by China and Antigua and Barbuda on January 24 in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). China to look into request for resuming visa-free policy for Japanese visitors to China: FM. ecns.cn China always attaches high importance to facilitating foreigners' visits to China, including Japanese citizens, and will intensively look into the request from all sectors in Japan for resuming the visa-free policy to travel to China.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). HK-listed China Evergrande ordered to liquidate. ecns.cn Real estate developer China Evergrande Group was issued a winding-up order on Monday after failing to convince the High Court in Hong Kong that it had a working restructuring plan and that its assets were sufficient to cover its debts.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Gold output, consumption to stay robust in 2024. ecns.cn Gold output and consumption are expected to remain in positive territory this year, experts said, after the yellow metal's off-take rose significantly in China last year, fueled by economic recovery and sustained purchases by the central bank.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Demand for China's fast fashion boosts global air freight cargo. ecns.cn The demand by American and European consumers for fast-fashion goods from Chinese e-commerce sites such as Shein and Temu has led to a boom in business for international air freight and logistics companies in Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Authorities put cyberbullies in crosshairs. ecns.cn China stepped up its fight against cyberbullying last year, taking administrative and judicial actions to strengthen the protection of netizens' rights and further purify the online environment.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Equity curbs herald capital market reform. ecns.cn China fully suspended the lending of restricted shares on Monday, indicating that regulators are taking serious steps to restore investor confidence, with additional measures anticipated soon, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Geopolitics poses risk to Canada, China trade. ecns.cn Geopolitical and bilateral concerns have taken center stage in Canada-China business relations, overshadowing conventional business challenges that usually impede such trade.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). 2030 goal set to eliminate leprosy cases. ecns.cn China aims to completely eliminate leprosy within its borders by 2030 and provide consistent care for its 80,000 leprosy patients, according to a guideline released last week.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Rare freezing weather to hit Spring Festival rush. ecns.cn Rare rain and snowfall, the most complex weather process since 2008, is expected to affect China's Spring Festival travel rush, Weather China said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). China ready to make comprehensive strategic partnership with France more solid, dynamic: Spokesperson. ecns.cn On January 27, 2024, President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron delivered video speeches and exchanged congratulatory messages on the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). China's four-seater hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine aircraft completes maiden flight. ecns.cn The prototype of China's self-developed and the world's first four-seater hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine aircraft completed its maiden flight at an airport in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). About 70% of foreign-invested companies upbeat about China's market potential: official. ecns.cn More foreign-invested companies surveyed by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) in the fourth quarter of 2023 said they were satisfied with China's business environment.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). China's most powerful spectral telescope expected to enter use in Qinghai in 2026. ecns.cn China's most powerful spectral telescope with an aperture of 4.4 meters which can realize multi-target and high-resolution spectral observation simultaneously is expected to be completed and enter use in 2026 at the Lenghu Astronomical Observation Base.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). In Numbers: China's ecological environment improves steadily in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Breathtaking scenery of zig-zag road in snow. ecns.cn Snow-covered Chegenpo segment of the Shuangmu road at Xintang Township creates incredible views in Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, central China's Hubei Province, Jan. 28, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Relics from Sanxingdui Ruins to be exhibited in Shanghai. ecns.cn The Essence of China, an exhibition featured on the Sanxinggui Ruins to be held on Feb. 2, 2024. A total of 363 pieces (sets) of cultural relics will be displayed during the exhibition.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). 200-meter-long dragon boat rafts on river. ecns.cn A 200-meter-long fleet of lit-up boats with a dragon head rafting along Hengjiang River at night adds afestive a tmosphere in Huangshan, east China's Anhui Province, Jan. 27, 2024.

EcoWatch (2024-01-30). China Installed More Solar Panels Last Year Than the U.S. Has in Total. pressenza.com China is the world leader in renewable energy, including 40 percent of the planet's entire solar capacity, reported Rystad Energy. The United States comes in second place with 12 percent. By: Cristen Hemingway Jaynes ast year, China installed more new solar capacity than the total amount…

European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection, Humanitarian Aid Operations (2024-01-30). Philippines: Western North Pacific | 2023 Tropical cyclone season | DG ECHO Daily Map – 29/01/2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Cambodia, China, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Guam, Lao People's Democratic Republic (the), Micronesia (Federated States of), Northern Mariana Islands (The United States of America), Palau, Philippines, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Thailand, Viet Nam | Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations | Please refer to the attached Map. | The tropical cyclone season across the Western North Pacific basin lasts throughout the whole year, averaging nearly 27 typhoons/tropical storms per year during the reference perio…

greenleft.org.au (2024-01-30). We need a policy of neutrality to help stop war on China. greenleft.org.au

Sean Callebs (2024-01-30). The Heat: China-France Relations. america.cgtn.com

tvbrics (2024-01-30). Thailand and China signed mutual visa-free travel agreement. tvbrics.com The two countries will develop tourism and business relations…

albawaba (2024-01-29). Nancy Pelosi sparks controversy by telling pro-Palestine protesters to 'go back to China'. albawaba.com Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was caught on camera yelling at a group of pro-Palestine protesters who gathered outside her residence in San Francisco on Monday.The incident occurred amid growing criticism of Pelosi's remarks on Sunday, when she suggested that some of the antiwar demonstrations were linked to Russia and called for an FBI investigation.In a video clip that went viral on social media, Pelosi can be seen confronting the protesters on her driveway, demanding that they leave the area immediately. Her frustration reached a boiling point when she shouted a racial statement, "GET OUT OF MY WAY!.. GO B…

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). China sets goals to breakthrough in future industries. ecns.cn China aims to achieve breakthroughs in humanoid robots, quantum computers, high-speed trains, next-generation aircraft, green intelligent ships and unmanned watercraft, as part of its broader push to cultivate future industries.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Apple unveils new Spring Festival short film. ecns.cn As China gets ready to celebrate the Spring Festival, its most important holiday for family reunion, US tech giant Apple Inc looks to better resonate with local people through a new short film created for the holiday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Total profits of China's SOEs hit $650 billion in 2023. ecns.cn (ECNS) — The profits of China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded stable growth in 2023, according to China's Ministry of Finance on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). LA celebration marks 45 years of diplomacy, partnership. ecns.cn China-U.S. relations remain the most important bilateral relationship in the world despite the ups and downs, a Chinese envoy in Los Angeles said at a celebration marking 45 years of diplomatic relations.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). China regulator suspends restricted share lending. ecns.cn China has fully suspended the lending of restricted shares on Monday, indicating that regulators are taking serious steps to revive investor confidence, with additional measures anticipated soon, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Heavy snow to hit Central, East China this week. ecns.cn China's meteorological authority on Monday warned of a large-scale and persistent heavy snowfall in the eastern and central regions of China, which might pose challenges for travelers during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). China's PLA aerobatic team to perform at world defense show in Saudi Arabia. ecns.cn The Bayi Aerobatic Team of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force departed for Saudi Arabia on Monday to stage an air show at the world defense show with seven J-10 performance aircraft.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Chinese ambassador urges 'right answers' to questions critical to China-U.S. relations. ecns.cn Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng on Sunday called for efforts to find the right answers to questions of how China and the United States can get along, how to clear obstacles to educational exchanges and how to renew the friendship between the two countries' youth.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). World's first cloned endangered Xizang cattle species born. ecns.cn The world's first cloned endangered Xizang cattle species have been born, the local government in the Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region confirmed in a WeChat post on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Traditional costume parade celebrates Spring Festival in Nanjing. ecns.cn People in traditional Chinese costumes attend a parade to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Dragon in Nanjing, east China's Jiangsu Province, Jan. 28, 2024.

geo.tv (2024-01-29). Donald Trump to impose 60% tariff on Chinese imports after reelection. geo.tv As Donald Trump inches closer to White House, he told his supporters that he would reverse China's status as MFN…

globallabourcolumn (2024-01-29). Trade unionism and Chinese multinational companies. globallabourcolumn.org China's state-owned contractors are the top players in the global construction market.

Editor (2024-01-30). Canada imposes catch-all definition of "espionage" as part of bellicose anti-China furor. mronline.org In a decision with far-reaching implications for democratic rights, a Federal Court has endorsed the Canadian government's imposition of a sweeping new definition of espionage.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). China's copper mining maintains momentum amid global production deficit. ecns.cn A deficit of copper production is expected to hit the global market after the closure of First Quantum Minerals' Cobre Panama mine and Anglo American's forecasts of reduced copper production at its mines in South America.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). China's home-grown deep-sea rescue vessel put into use in South China Sea. ecns.cn "Nanhaijiu 103", China's home-grown rescue vessel with a displacement of 19,000 tons was put into use in South China Sea on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Microchip, 5G sectors main targets for overseas cyberattacks. ecns.cn Overseas organizations launching advanced persistent cyberattacks particularly targeted China's high-tech sectors of microchips and 5G in 2023.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). In Numbers: China's forest food output hits 226 million tonnes in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). 'China is not a threat': Scholar debunks U.S. narrative. ecns.cn

teleSUR, MS (2024-01-30). Se registra un sismo de 5,7 en el occidente de China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades del país asiático no reportaron víctimas mortales, heridos o daños materiales producto del sismo.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-01-29). China optimistic about promising future relations with France. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) China today expressed its optimism about the future of relations with France, amid celebrations for the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). 'Global status far off for China's carmakers'. ecns.cn Tesla's CEO has praised Chinese carmakers' competitive edge, but analysts say they should be sober-minded as there is a long way to go in terms of global presence.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Hong Kong court orders seriously indebted China Evergrande to wind up. ecns.cn The seriously indebted real estate developer, China Evergrande Group, was order to be liquidated by a Hong Kong court on Monday, China Media Group (CMG) reported.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). De Gaulle role in Sino-French ties hailed. ecns.cn As China and France marked the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two established, the man who was pivotal in making them happen was not forgotten.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-29). 'Swarming' the US in West Asia, Until it Folds. libya360.wordpress.com MK Bhadrakumar The US is so deeply mired in an unwinnable battle from the Levant to the Persian Gulf that only its adversaries in China, Russia, and Iran can bail it out. Deterrence in defense is a military strategy where one power uses the threat of reprisal to preclude attack from an adversary, while maintaining…

Alasdair Baverstock (2024-01-29). Haitians settle in Mexico City. america.cgtn.com As the North American migration crisis continues into 2024, thousands of migrants a year pass through Mexico in order to reach the U.S. southern border. | However, as Mexican authorities crack down on irregular northbound migration, many migrants are choosing to remain south of the border, where local governments are doing what they can to help.

April Lanuza (2024-01-29). TSA finds record-breaking number of guns at U.S. airports. america.cgtn.com A record-breaking number of firearms were found at U.S. airports in 2023, reinvigorating a decades-old debate about gun safety. | The Transportation Security Administration found more than 6,700 guns at airport security checkpoints, most of them were loaded. | This comes as shootings continue to make daily headlines in America, with officials calling for more stringent safety measures. | CGTN's Sally Patterson reports from the U.S. state of Texas.

Jim Spellman (2024-01-29). U.S. lawmakers struggle to compromise on a border deal. america.cgtn.com U.S. lawmakers on Capitol Hill are trying to craft a package including increased military aid for Ukraine and Israel plus more resources for the U.S. border with Mexico. | Standing in the way of a compromise is former President Donald Trump.

Jim Spellman (2024-01-29). United Nations investigates UNRWA over allegations workers helped Hamas. america.cgtn.com The United Nations is vowing a full investigation into Israeli allegations that workers for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, or UNRWA, were involved in the Oct. 7th Hamas attacks on Israel that set off the current wave of fighting. | In response to the allegations some countries, including the U.S., are holding back funding for the relief agency.

Lisa Chiu (2024-01-29). See the all the states that ban abortion, but have the death penalty. america.cgtn.com

Lucrecia Franco (2024-01-29). Revelers dress as comic book characters for Carnival. america.cgtn.com Carnival is underway in Rio de Janeiro, and crowds are as massive and vibrant as they were during pre-COVID-19 pandemic times. | One key feature of the celebration is the themed street parties in neighborhoods throughout the city. | CGTN's Lucrecia Franco attended one party where revelers dress as their favorite comic book characters.

Nick Harper (2024-01-29). Will U.S. Congress approve a new border deal? america.cgtn.com A group of U.S. senators has reportedly reached a bipartisan immigration deal that could eventually lead to tighter border security with Mexico. | However, the proposal still needs approval from Congress, with former president Donald Trump working behind the scenes to urge Republicans to strike down the agreement.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Giant Dragon-themed Lego creations attract visitors in Beijing. ecns.cn All creations including dragons, Chinese court courtyard and figures are built with Lego bricks to celebrate the Chinese New Year, attracting many visitors in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Xinjiang lauded for its efforts on opening-up. ecns.cn Foreign guests praised the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region's approach to opening-up and the Chinese path to democracy, after they were invited, for the first time, to attend the region's annual legislative and political advisory sessions.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). In Numbers: Xinjiang ports register record high cargo throughput in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Lantern show lights up Chengdu. ecns.cn The 53rd Chengdu International Panda Lantern Show kicked off in Chengdu with 40 sets of colorful lanterns on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Flights and passengers to Harbin hit a record high. ecns.cn Harbin Taiping International Airport confirmed 523 takeoffs and landings, accounting for 80,640 passengers on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Mainland, HK begin mutual recognition of legal judgments. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Chinese mainland have implemented reciprocal recognition and enforcement of each other's judgments in civil and commercial court cases.

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). HK begins public consultation regarding Article 23. ecns.cn Hong Kong officially launched the public consultation process regarding the Article 23 legislation on Tuesday.

WSWS (2024-01-30). Hong Kong court liquidates failed Chinese property giant. wsws.org The decision followed months of intense negotiations as international creditors moved against Evergrande to get some of their money back.

ecns.cn (2024-01-29). Shanghai sees GDP grow by 5% in 2023. ecns.cn Shanghai saw its annual GDP grow by 5 percent year-on-year to exceed 4.72 trillion yuan ($657.09 billion) in 2023, said the city's bureau of statistics on Sunday.

tvbrics (2024-01-30). Russian and Chinese companies concluded more than 50 deals in Shenyang. tvbrics.com The city hosted a conference on Sino-Russian trade and economic co-operation…

EDWIN (2024-01-30). Limpopo eight in court for fraud. sanews.gov.za Limpopo eight in court for fraud | Eight alleged fraudsters appeared in the Makhado Magistrate Court on Monday. | Between June and September 2019, the accused allegedly used fraudulent bank statements and Government Employee Pension Fund (GEPF) letters to apply for personal loans at a cash loans business in Makhado. | "After the applications were processed and approved, the applicants were paid over R250 000. The management of the cash loan business discovered the shenanigans and reported the matter to the Makhado police," said the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks). | The case of fraud was subs…

ecns.cn (2024-01-30). Major lithium reserves discovered in Sichuan. ecns.cn Nearly 1 million metric tons of lithium reserves were recently discovered in Sichuan province, becoming the largest known pegmatite-type lithium mine in Asia.

The Independent (2024-01-26). Africa-China collaboration on TVET. independent.co.ug A new type of South-to-South joint program promotes standards through mutually accredited joint programs COMMENT | XIAOYAN LIANG & COSAM JOSEPH | A common challenge faced by Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions is their inability to adapt curriculum and program standards that align with the evolving needs of industries and markets for skills. …

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Greater roles of China, EU in intl collaboration stressed. ecns.cn China and Europe can play greater roles in international cooperation, said Romano Prodi, a former president of the European Commission and two-time Italian prime minister.

thecommunists (2024-01-26). TUC launches fake 'campaign to defend the right to strike'. thecommunists.org If there is one area where the British ruling class is still innovative, it is in creating ways to repress and divide the working class. Our rulers may have long since given up innovating in the fields of science and technology, China may have surpassed them in creating new means of production, and the Russians …

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Fork-tailed sunbirds, snow-covered flowers create beautiful scene. ecns.cn A fork-tailed sunbird is captured perching on tree branch with snow-covered flowers in Sanming, east China's Fujian Province, Jan. 24, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). 2 new cities join trillion yuan GDP club. ecns.cn Two more cities in China — Changzhou in eastern coastal Jiangsu province and coastal city Yantai in eastern Shandong province — joined the trillion yuan city club when they announced their GDP exceeded 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) each in 2023, taking the total number of such cities to 26.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Partnership stressed to combat climate change. ecns.cn As the world's two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, the United States and China need to build trust to address climate change and its impact on public health despite geopolitical tensions, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Provincial economies paint promising 2024. ecns.cn China's top provincial economies — Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, and Zhejiang — are taking the lead in ensuring stable and high-quality growth, shaping a promising trajectory for China's 2024 economic outlook, said experts.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). China braces for Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn The chunyun or Spring Festival travel rush for 2024 – the world's largest annual human migration – officially starts on Friday, and is expected to set a new record of 9 billion passenger trips during the 40-day travel peak.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Searches for hotels surge 4 times after China-Singapore visa-free policy announced. ecns.cn Searches for hotels in Singapore on Chinese online travel platform Qunar.com surged 4 times after China and Singapore announced a 30-day mutual visa exemption arrangement for ordinary passport holders starting from February 9.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). China's non-financial direct investment up 16.7% in 2023. ecns.cn China's non-financial outbound direct investment rose 16.7 percent in RMB terms last year, said Wang Wentao, minister of Commerce at a press conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Nation's energy investments in 2023 reach $391 bln. ecns.cn Investments in China's energy sector surged last year on the back of the government's commitment to fortify the country's energy infrastructure and embrace diverse energy formats.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). China-made gasoline tricycle wins foreign hearts. ecns.cn A Chinese blogger who moved to the United States shared a video on overseas social media platforms, stating that she purchased a gasoline tricycle as a Christmas gift for her father-in-law. Priced at around $600, her father-in-law praised the gift endlessly upon receiving it.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Philippine S. China Sea claims opposed. ecns.cn China resolutely opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction on China's islands or reefs in the South China Sea that the Philippines have illegally occupied, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). BRI has built up world's largest platform that covers widest range of int'l cooperation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Thanks to the Belt and Road cooperation, cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity and other fields have been given wide attention around the world, injecting strong impetus to keeping international industrial and supply chains stable and boosting the inclusive and sustainable growth of global economy, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). China's Deep Sea No.1 gas field starts phase II platform jacket shipment. ecns.cn Deep Sea No.1, China's self-developed ultra-deep-water gas field,"ÄÄmade new progress as the shipment of the phase II platform jacket structure from Shenzhen"ÄÄof China's Guangdong Province"ÄÄto the planned sea area in South China Sea started on Wednesday."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Foreign anchors watch the Two Sessions: business people in Zhejiang can enjoy added services. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 2024 Two Sessions in Zhejiang Province, Xiaolong, a foreign anchor from China News Service, visited Quzhou, an exemplary city for its business environment.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). China cut $238 bln taxes and fees for private firms in 2023. ecns.cn China has cut 1.69 trillion yuan ($237.89 billion) taxes and fees for private enterprises in 2023, making private taxpayers the biggest beneficiaries of the country's tax policies.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). China, U.S. militaries discuss and coordinate future meetings. ecns.cn The militaries of China and the United States are currently discussing and coordinating the next meeting under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday, adding that it will release information in due course.

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). China ramps up efforts to attract foreign investment as new year begins. ecns.cn China witnessed a surge in foreign investment in 2023, with 53,766 new foreign-invested enterprises landing in China, up 39.7 percent year-on-year, with the actual use of foreign capital amounting to 1.1339 trillion yuan ($158.2 billion).

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). E-commerce, global recovery fuel demand for international air cargo services. ecns.cn Demand for international air cargo transportation is rising, fueled by booming e-commerce deliveries from China to Western markets and the continuing global economic recovery, industry players said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Searches for hotels surge 4 times after China-Singapore visa-free policy announced. ecns.cn Searches for hotels in Singapore on Chinese online travel platform Qunar.com surged 4 times after China and Singapore announced a 30-day mutual visa exemption arrangement for ordinary passport holders starting from February 9.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). China, Singapore sign visa waiver agreement. ecns.cn China and Singapore on Thursday signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption in Beijing, which allows the holders of ordinary passports stays of up to 30 days.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Healthy China-Japan ties urged. ecns.cn Premier Li Qiang called on Thursday for joint efforts from both China and Japan to uphold the principles of peace, friendship and cooperation in order to bring bilateral ties back on the track of healthy and stable development.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Xi, Macron eye stronger ties. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping delivers a video address to a reception celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and France in Beijing on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). All 44 missing found dead in Yunnan landslide. ecns.cn As of 8 pm on Thursday, local authorities have confirmed that all 44 missing individuals from the landslide that struck Zhenxiong county in Southwest China's Yunnan province on Monday have been found dead.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). China, U.S. militaries discuss and coordinate future meetings. ecns.cn The militaries of China and the United States are currently discussing and coordinating the next meeting under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, the Chinese Defense Ministry said on Thursday, adding that it will release information in due course.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Aviation authorities brace for record number of passenger trips during holiday. ecns.cn Beijing Capital International Airport is gearing up to accommodate an increased number of international passengers during the upcoming 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, as China's civil aviation industry continues its recovery from the COVID-19 epidemic.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Philippine S. China Sea claims opposed. ecns.cn China resolutely opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction on China's islands or reefs in the South China Sea that the Philippines have illegally occupied, a defense spokesman said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Nation's energy investments in 2023 reach $391 bln. ecns.cn Investments in China's energy sector surged last year on the back of the government's commitment to fortify the country's energy infrastructure and embrace diverse energy formats.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). BRI has built up world's largest platform that covers widest range of int'l cooperation: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn Thanks to the Belt and Road cooperation, cooperation in infrastructure, connectivity and other fields have been given wide attention around the world, injecting strong impetus to keeping international industrial and supply chains stable and boosting the inclusive and sustainable growth of global economy, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). China ramps up efforts to attract foreign investment as new year begins. ecns.cn China witnessed a surge in foreign investment in 2023, with 53,766 new foreign-invested enterprises landing in China, up 39.7 percent year-on-year, with the actual use of foreign capital amounting to 1.1339 trillion yuan ($158.2 billion).

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). 2 new cities join trillion yuan GDP club. ecns.cn Two more cities in China — Changzhou in eastern coastal Jiangsu province and coastal city Yantai in eastern Shandong province — joined the trillion yuan city club when they announced their GDP exceeded 1 trillion yuan ($139 billion) each in 2023, taking the total number of such cities to 26.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Provincial economies paint promising 2024. ecns.cn China's top provincial economies — Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, and Zhejiang — are taking the lead in ensuring stable and high-quality growth, shaping a promising trajectory for China's 2024 economic outlook, said experts.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). China braces for Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn The chunyun or Spring Festival travel rush for 2024 – the world's largest annual human migration – officially starts on Friday, and is expected to set a new record of 9 billion passenger trips during the 40-day travel peak.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2024-01-26). Sismo de magnitud 5,6 estremece región china de Xinjiang. telesurtv.net El temblor fue perceptible en varias ciudades de Xinjiang como Kashgar, Hotal y la capital, Urumqi, en la que fueron afectados incluso los pisos más altos de los edificios.

Nitza Soledad Perez (2024-01-26). Miami tops the list of the most expensive grocery bills in the U.S. america.cgtn.com

Ediz Tiyansan (2024-01-26). Congress hears calls for more research on long COVID. america.cgtn.com

Mark Niu (2024-01-26). San Francisco celebrates Lunar New Year. america.cgtn.com

ecns.cn (2024-01-26). Huangge ancient road decorated for Chinese New Year. ecns.cn Red lanterns are hung along the Huangge ancient road to celebrate the Chinese New Year in Chongqing, Jan. 25, 2024.

John P. Ruehl (2024-01-26). Houthis Emerge as Latest Threat to U.S. Control Over Global Shipping. counterpunch.org On December 30, 2023, the Singapore-flagged Maersk Hangzhou, owned by Danish company Maersk Line, came under missile and subsequent boat attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea. The U.S. Navy responded by using helicopters to destroy three of the four ships used in the assault. Maersk, the world's largest shipping company, immediately announced it was suspending operations in

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). PLA organizes routine patrol around Taiwan island. ecns.cn The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theater Command recently organized routine joint maritime and aerial patrol around the Taiwan island, the Ministry of National Defense announced on Thursday.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2024-01-25). How Yemen's 'Asabiyya' is Reshaping Geopolitics. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar The Arabic word Asabiyya, or 'moral strength,' is a soundbite in the west, but taken very seriously by the globe's new contenders China, Russia, and Iran. It is Yemen, however, that is mainstreaming the idea, by sacrificing everything for the world's collective morality in a bid to end the genocide in Gaza. When…

Kevin Gosztola (2024-01-25). Sixty Years Of 'Dr. Strangelove': A Nuclear War Planner On The Nightmare Comedy. thedissenter.org The following was originally published at The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists kept the Doomsday Clock at 90 seconds to midnight for 2024, signaling that the world remains closer than ever before to catastrophe. China, Russia, and the United States, the three largest nuclear powers, have essentially allowed agreements for arms control to collapse and are fueling a 21st century arms race to modernize their nuclear arsenals. | Since 1947, the group of scientific and technological experts has gauged global threats th…

WSWS (2024-01-25). Discredited ex-Australian PM quits, but Labor government deepens his attacks. wsws.org The Albanese government has continued, and escalated, the major features of Morrison's policies—from the AUKUS military pact against China to the persecution of refugees and the slashing of health, disability and other social spending.

Dave DeCamp (2024-01-25). US Congressional Delegation Meets With Taiwan's President-Elect. news.antiwar.com A US congressional delegation visited Taiwan Thursday to affirm bipartisan support for the first time since the island held presidential elections earlier this month. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) and Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), co-chairs of the congressional Taiwan Caucus, met with Taiwanese President-elect Lai Ching-te, who is currently the vice president and a member of …

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Officials mobilize top medical experts in response to deadly fire in Jiangxi. ecns.cn Officials from the National Health Commission and the Ministry of Emergency Management called for all-out efforts to rescue and treat people injured in a deadly fire that broke out in a street-side shop in Xinyu, Jiangxi province, on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Hainan sets eyes on deep sea and aerospace innovation. ecns.cn China's southernmost island province, Hainan, will cultivate quality productivity and focus on new areas such as deep sea and aerospace to promote technological innovation and industrialization, according to Hainan governor Liu Xiaoming.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Shipbuilders chart new course on clean transition. ecns.cn China's shipbuilding industry is actively seizing new opportunities as the sector globally transitions into a phase of low-carbon and green development, industry experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Side event on human rights and Chinese modernization held by NGO in Geneva. ecns.cn A side event on human rights and Chinese modernization was held by China Society for Human Rights Studies on Wednesday in Geneva with experts from different places in China, including Xinjiang and Xizang regions sharing their stories of the human rights developments.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). 39 killed in deadly building fire in Jiangxi. ecns.cn 39 people have been killed and nine injured in the deadly fire on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Astronauts for next two spaceflights undergoing trainings. ecns.cn Crew members for China's next two manned spaceflights have been selected and are undergoing extensive training, according to a senior space official.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Beijing plans to achieve reusable rocket launch, recovery by 2028. ecns.cn Beijing issued a plan on Wednesday, aiming to achieve reusable rocket launch and return by 2028.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). China, Singapore to implement 30-day visa-free policy from Feb. 9. ecns.cn Passport holders from China and Singapore will be exempt from visas for entry into each other's countries for purposes like tourism, family visits, business, and other private affairs, with a stay of no more than 30 days.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Monorail train in E China's Anhui starts shipping to Mexico. ecns.cn The monorail train for lines 4 and 6 of Mexico's Monterrey Metro started shipping to Mexico on Wednesday in Wuhu City, east China's Anhui Province. It was Wuhu's first monorail train exported in 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). China's railway system sees 159% surge in pre-Spring Festival ticket sales. ecns.cn The pre-Spring Festival ticket sales peak has arrived for China's railway system, with over 61 million tickets sold since January 12, a year-on-year increase of 159 percent, China State Railway Group Co (China Railway) announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). China's Zheng Qinwen secures her first Grand Slam semifinal appearance. ecns.cn China's top women's ace Zheng Qinwen secured her career-first Grand Slam semifinal berth in Melbourne on Wednesday after beating Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 2-1 in a quarterfinal clash at the Australian Open.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Alibaba founders' share buybacks enthuse investors. ecns.cn Alibaba Group Holding Ltd co-founders Jack Ma and Joe Tsai's recent move to buy back shares of the Chinese technology heavyweight is expected to shore up investor sentiment and market confidence toward China's tech sector.

Larry Johnson (2024-01-25). U.S. Prepping to Abandon Bases in Eastern Syria and Turn To China. sonar21.com The leaks have started and that almost always is a great indicator about an impending shift in U.S. foreign policy. In this case it concerns Syria, Iraq, Iran and Turkey. The United States has been engaged in a decade long military adventure in Syria. It started out in 2014 as an ostensible mission by special ops forces to find, fix and finish ISIS (that is military speak for killing the "terrorists"), but it evolved into an insurgent support operation to assist the Kurds in their battles against Syria and Turkey. Oh yeah. Almost forgot. The U.S. military personnel primary mission was to protect the Conoco…

unitedEditor (2024-01-25). The fusion of Marxism and ancient philosophy in China's current government. uwidata.com The triumphant Chinese revolution in 1949 introduced new variables for the construction of its own thought. Before, the philosophy of the country had emerged from the 6th and 5th centuries BC, with It's main but not only exponents in Confucius and Laozi. Since 1949, China's long history is full of innovative research and opinions in …

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Scientists reveal gibbons' gift for choral singing. ecns.cn A group of scientists from China, the United States and Canada have delved into the question by focusing their research on the mechanism and evolution of song coordination in animals, especially in three closely related species of wild gibbons.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Financial policy to focus on real economy. ecns.cn China's financial regulatory policy will focus on supporting the real economy and further opening up the country's financial services industry, said Li Yunze, head of the National Financial Regulatory Administration, here on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Restructuring high on SOE agenda. ecns.cn China will initiate restructuring and integration activities within its centrally administered State-owned enterprises this year, focusing on sectors such as information communication, new energy and equipment manufacturing.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Death toll rises to 39 in building fire in Jiangxi. ecns.cn A building fire in Xinyu city, East China's Jiangxi province has killed 39 people and left nine people injured as of 8: 20 pm on Wednesday. There are still some trapped.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). PBOC, HKMA unveil measures to promote market connectivity. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on Wednesday announced six new measures involving financial market connectivity, cross-border capital facilitation, and deepening financial cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Straw dragon dance staged to celebrate Spring Festival in Guangxi. ecns.cn Luocheng Mulam Autonomous County is the only Mulam Autonomous County in China. Straw dragon dance was listed as an intangible cultural heritage in Guangxi in 2010.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Jiangxi authorities detain 12 for fire that killed 39. ecns.cn Twelve people have been detained for a fire that engulfed a building in Xinyu, Jiangxi province, local authorities said on Thursday. The blaze left 39 dead and injured nine.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Death toll from landslide rises to 34 as hundreds remain relocated. ecns.cn The death toll from the landslide that hit Zhenxiong county in Southwest China's Yunnan province on Monday had risen to 34 as of 5 pm on Wednesday, with rescue efforts ongoing and 10 people still missing, according to local authorities.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). 17th Asian Financial Forum kicks off in Hong Kong. ecns.cn The 17th Asian Financial Forum (AFF) opened Wednesday in Hong Kong with a focus on the potential of the Chinese mainland market and the role and advantages that Hong Kong can play."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). 10 science rumors debunked in China's latest list. ecns.cn Chinese authorities dispelled 10 persistent scientific myths on Sunday, tackling misinformation ranging from gene-based career prediction to astronaut eyewear in the annual "Science Rumor Debunking List."

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Villagers cared for in quake aftermath. ecns.cn Despite some cracks appearing in the walls of her house and some bricks falling down during the earthquake that struck Xinjiang on Tuesday, Amragul Mamat didn't feel too nervous about the situation.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). 'Tidal trees' frozen on Qiantang River. ecns.cn Giant tree pattern appears on the frozen Qiangtang River due to a cold snap in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Jan. 24, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Wild giant panda population in China increases to nearly 1,900. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Experts: RRR cut plan to bolster biz vitality. ecns.cn China's stronger-than-expected plan to cut the reserve requirement ratio will boost market confidence and economic vitality, experts said on Wednesday, as it comes at a time when there is a stronger need for confidence in economic recovery.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Guangdong's manufacturers stand out from pack. ecns.cn The manufacturing sector, which has been prioritized across Guangdong province — an economic powerhouse in South China — played a significant role in driving local economic development in 2023, said a senior government official.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). China contributes over 50% growth to global renewable energy capacity in 2023. ecns.cn Global renewable energy installed capacity reached 510 gigawatt last year, with more than 50 percent contributions from China, indicating it played a vital role in the world's development of clean energy.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). China expected to continue contributing over 30% to global growth in 2024: economist. ecns.cn Global economic growth is projected to decrease to 2.7 percent, and if China maintains a growth rate of 5 percent, it is expected to continue contributing over 30 percent to global growth, thereby driving global demand, said Zhu Min, vice chairman of China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) and former deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). In Numbers: China's agricultural and rural economy in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-25). Stabilization fund talk spurs investor sentiment. ecns.cn Chinese authorities are seeking to mobilize about 2 trillion yuan ($278 billion), mainly from the offshore accounts of Chinese State-owned enterprises, as part of a stabilization fund to buy A shares via stock connect programs linking the Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong bourses.

WSWS (2024-01-25). China's stock market fall sounds alarm bells. wsws.org China's premier Li Qiang has called for "more forceful and effective measures to stabilise the market and boost confidence."

WSWS (2024-01-25). Maldives gives India deadline to evacuate soldiers. wsws.org Like the rest of the region, the Maldives is increasingly embroiled in geo-political rivalry as the US, backed by India, intensifies its aggressive confrontation with China.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-01-25). Sube a 39 cifra de muertos por incendio en el oriente de China. telesurtv.net El incendio se produjo por la tarde en un piso subterráneo de la tienda en la avenida Tiangongnan en el distrito de Yushu.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Accusation on counterterrorism slammed. ecns.cn Groundlessly accusing China of using counterterrorism measures to carry out so-called "genocide" in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will severely hamper global efforts to fight terrorism, experts said.

infobrics (2024-01-24). BRICS+ Expansion Causes Turmoil for Western Countries. infobrics.org At the dawn of this year, five more countries became full members of BRICS, a transnational association which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totalling 10 countries…

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Regulatory ties critical to financial vigor. ecns.cn China should intensify collaborative efforts with other economies in the realm of financial regulation and policy coordination in a bid to better guard against financial risks, bolster resilience and heighten stability in the global financial system.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). China races against time for landslide rescue work in Yunnan. ecns.cn A landslide that occurred on Monday in southwest China's Yunnan Province has resulted in 31 deaths as of Tuesday evening, as all-out rescue efforts and post-disaster work are still ongoing, local authorities said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). 12.44 million new urban jobs created in 2023. ecns.cn China's employment situation has remained generally stable, with 12.44 million new urban jobs created in 2023, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). China's central bank to cut RRR by 0.5 percentage points. ecns.cn The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, will lower the reserve requirement ratio by 0.5 percentage points, effective on Feb. 5, Pan Gongsheng, its governor, said at a press conference on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Nation's efforts on human rights praised at UN. ecns.cn Representatives of various countries on Tuesday lavished praise on the human rights development and progress made by China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region over the years, saying China's efforts have protected human rights and bridged the poverty gap.

Xinhua (2024-01-24). China calls for greater efforts to advance South-South cooperation. pressenza.com Liu Guozhong, a Special Representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended the 3rd South Summit in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Sunday, where he delivered a speech calling for further South-South cooperation and reform of the global governance system. | This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Group of 77 and, over the past six decades, the Global South has followed the correct path of equality, mutual trust, mutual benefit, solidarity and mutual assistance, said Liu, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the S…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-24). China and Nauru formally resume diplomatic relations. plenglish.com Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Nauru counterpart, Lionel Aingimea, talked in this capital about the future of bilateral relations and resumed ties at the level of ambassador, effective from the date of signature. | Nauru is the latest country to break diplomatic relations with Taiwan. | In this regard, the Chinese Government recently stressed that the one-China principle is non-negotiable and the so-called "dollar diplomacy" is not a go-to tool. | Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning was responding to media reports that Beijing is allegedly pressuring Nauru to break its ties with Taiwan. | Shortly after the…

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). UN envoy: Israel's rejection of two-state solution 'unacceptable'. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United Nations on Tuesday said that Israel's rejection of the two-state solution and denial of a Palestinian "right to statehood" are "unacceptable".

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Four China's C919 aircraft to serve during Spring Festival travel rush. ecns.cn Four Chinese home-grown C919 jetliners will join the fleet to serve the Beijing-Shanghai and Shanghai-Chengdu routes for the first time.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Zookeepers build snowmen for pandas in SW China's Chongqing. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). State energy firms turn to renewables abroad. ecns.cn China's large State-owned energy companies are focusing on wind, solar and hydropower projects overseas at a time when energy forms the largest share of investments under the Belt and Road Initiative, with most of that money going into renewables.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Insights | China has no intention to impose its model on other countries: Spanish scholar. ecns.cn It's necessary to explain Chinese history and the tradition of peaceful coexistence to the world, said Javier García Fernández, journalism professor at Renmin University of China and former director of Agencia EFE in China, during a conference held in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Demand from China drives U.S.' soybean trade. ecns.cn China is likely to import 30 million metric tons of soybeans from the United States in the latter's 2024 marketing year (Sept 1, 2023 to Aug 31, 2024), matching the amount imported in the previous marketing year.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). China further opens up financial market with 10 foreign firms approved for underwriting. ecns.cn NAFMII said on Tuesday that 10 more foreign-funded institutions have been approved as lead underwriters or underwriters of debt financing instruments for non-financial enterprises, in a major step for financial opening.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Insights | China's Hehe culture serves as a much better way of running a multipolar world: U.S. expert. ecns.cn Senior Research Fellow of Taihe Institute and American commentator Einar Tangen said during a conference in Beijing that China's Hehe culture serves as a much better way of running a world, which is increasingly multipolar."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Visa-free policy well received by Italian tourists. ecns.cn With a visa-free policy now in place for visitors from some countries, niche tourist spots in China can unlock their potential for international tourism, said Cristiano Varotti, the East Asia manager for the Italian National Tourist Board, in an interview on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Ceremony of resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru about to begin. ecns.cn The ceremony of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru is about to begin.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). In Numbers: China's express delivery sector sees double-digit growth in 2023. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Pudong to pioneer institutional reform. ecns.cn The newly released plan depicting the development path for Pudong New Area in the next five years will help the area fulfill its role as a pioneer of China's socialist modernization, said experts.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Commercial satellites aid earthquake rescue in Xinjiang. ecns.cn China's commercial satellites joined the rescue relief after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit Xinjiang on Tuesday. Satellites including Gaofen-4 and Gaofen-1 families were deployed to capture images of the quake-hit areas.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Guizhou prepares traditional dragon lanterns to celebrate upcoming Spring Festival. ecns.cn With the Spring Festival approaching, artisans are busy making traditional dragon lanterns in southwest China's Guizhou Province."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Giant panda Fu Bao to return in April. ecns.cn Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea, is expected to return to the China Conservation and Research Center for Giant Panda in Southwest China's Sichuan Province this April.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Revenue of China's state-owned enterprises hit $5.5 trillion in 2023. ecns.cn Total revenue of China's state-owned enterprises hit 39.8 trillion yuan (about $5.5 trillion) in 2023, with a total profit of 2.6 trillion yuan, indicating steady and high-quality growth, according to a report from the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Ceremony of resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru about to begin. ecns.cn The ceremony of the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru is about to begin.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). China and Nauru resume diplomatic relations. ecns.cn On January 24, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade of Nauru Lionel Aingimea held talks in Beijing and signed a Joint Communiqué on the Resumption of Diplomatic Relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Nauru.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Statistical manipulation gets stricter supervision. ecns.cn Incorporating statistical manipulation as a violation of the discipline of the Communist Party of China will offer strengthened disciplinary guarantees to prevent and address this issue, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Kenyan students urged to contribute to friendship. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has encouraged Kenyan students and alumni at Beijing Jiaotong University to continue to contribute to the friendship between China and Kenya and between China and Africa, in a reply to a letter from them.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). China a staunch force for good in Asia-Pacific, says ambassador. ecns.cn China will always be a staunch force for peace, stability, and development in the Asia-Pacific region, China's Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang said in a keynote speech at a report launch event in London on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). CNSA commissions advanced Earth-observation satellite. ecns.cn The China National Space Administration formally commissioned an advanced Earth-observation satellite on Tuesday afternoon.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Pledge to open lifts confidence of foreign execs. ecns.cn Investing in China is vital for the future of global financial institutions as opportunities arising from the opening of the world's second-largest economy remain extensive and promising, international executives and experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Death toll in Yunnan landslide rises to 31. ecns.cn A landslide that occurred on Monday in Southwest China's Yunnan province has resulted in 31 deaths as of Tuesday evening, as all-out rescue efforts and post-disaster work are still ongoing, local authorities said on Tuesday.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-01-24). Ascienden a 31 los muertos por alud en Yunan, China. telesurtv.net El alud cubrió 18 viviendas en Zhaotong, en las que habían 47 personas, de las cuales permanecen 24 como desaparecidas.

The Independent (2024-01-23). The 3rd South Summit calls for ending Israel-Palestine conflict. independent.co.ug KAMPALA | Xinhua | The Third South Summit ended on Monday in the Ugandan capital Kampala with participating leaders calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the protection of civilians. The two-day summit, which brought together leaders of the Group of 77 members and China, urged the United Nations Security Council to …

infobrics (2024-01-23). BRICS+ Expansion Causes Turmoil for Western Countries. infobrics.org At the dawn of this year, five more countries became full members of BRICS, a transnational association which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totalling 10 countries…

Barry Healy (2024-01-23). US war drive against China undeterred by Taiwanese election setback. peoplesdispatch.org On January 13 the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won the Taiwanese presidential election. The result is important because of Taiwan's frontline status in the US war drive against China. | The New York Times The DPP, which is generally considered to be more aligned with US interests and plays with the idea of Taiwanese independence from China, was opposed by two other parties, the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP). | For the current US anti-China war drive, the results were mi…

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-01-23). Philippines president reaffirms support for China's policy. plenglish.com Manila, Jan 23 (Prensa Latina) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured on Tuesday that his Government maintains its support for the "One China" policy and rules out any support for Taiwan's independence.

Editor (2024-01-23). Chip Wars: Breaking the siege. mronline.org While the sanctions regime has hit Chinese companies, especially Huawei, hard and exposed weak links in China's chip supply chain, the last year has seen significant progress by Chinese companies.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). China's first Y-shaped pedestrian bridge opens to public in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China's first Y-shaped pedestrian bridge opened to the public in Nansha district of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Harbin creates ice sculptures of Terracotta Warriors to cater for tourists. ecns.cn Three ice sculptures of the Terracotta Warriors were displayed at the Harbin Ice and Snow World in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Revamped carbon credit trade system launched. ecns.cn China launched the China Certified Emission Reduction program on Monday in Beijing, allowing companies in certain industries to trade their carbon reduction numbers after voluntarily engaging in emission-cutting activities.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). 'Silver economy' offers great biz potential. ecns.cn China has seen new growth opportunities arising from its aging populace, and its latest decision to promote the "silver economy" will significantly address the needs of the graying demographic and inject new impetus into the economy, officials said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). China's major cities set target GDP growth for 2024. ecns.cn China's major economic powerhouses such as Beijing and Shanghai as well as the southern province of Guangdong have all set a GDP growth target for 2024 at around 5 percent.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Consumption, travel bookings enter peak season in China. ecns.cn Travel bookings usher in peak season in China, weeks ahead of the Spring Festival holiday, which falls on Feb 10-17, news outlet ThePaper reported on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). China's efforts to fight terrorism effective, white paper says. ecns.cn China has established a sound legal framework to combat terrorism over the past four decades, ensuring that all counterterrorism measures in the country are law-based, according to a new white paper.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). China's grain output sets new historical record. ecns.cn China's grain output in 2023 hit 695 billion kilograms, an increase of 8.88 billion kilograms compared to the previous year, setting a new historical record, according to an official at a news briefing Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). China releases white paper on legal framework and measures for counter-terrorism. ecns.cn China on Tuesday released a white paper on its legal framework and measures for counter-terrorism, which sums up the characteristics of its counter-terrorism efforts over the past decades and exploration of the path of law-based counter-terrorism work.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). China says terrorist case procedures regulated in accordance with law. ecns.cn China has regulated procedures for handling terrorist cases in accordance with the law, with case management responsibility implemented and external oversight strengthened to ensure the standardized and orderly exercise of power in the handling of such cases, a white paper published on Tuesday said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Flu B current main cause of respiratory illnesses. ecns.cn Influenza B has overtaken influenza A as the dominant respiratory illness circulating in China, while the overall flu epidemic is showing signs of subsiding, according to official data and experts.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). In Numbers: Two major railway ports in Xinjiang handle over 70,000 China-Europe freight trains. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Dragon-themed intangible cultural heritage artwork heats up festival. ecns.cn As the Year of the Dragon approaches, the dragon-themed artwork heated up shopping across China.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Snow scenery across China. ecns.cn A cold wave swept central and eastern regions of China, bringing heavy snowfall on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). China sends five satellites into space. ecns.cn A Lijian-1 Y3 commercial carrier rocket carrying five satellites blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Jan. 23, 2023.

teleSUR- hvh, JCM (2024-01-23). Ascienden a 31 los muertos por alud en Yunan, China. telesurtv.net El alud cubrió 18 viviendas en Zhaotong, en las que habían 47 personas, de las cuales permanecen 24 como desaparecidas.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2024-01-23). Reportan terremoto de magnitud 7 en frontera entre China y Kirguistán. telesurtv.net El movimiento telúrico se registró pasadas las 02H00 (hora local) y tuvo su epicentro a 129 kilómetros de la ciudad china de Aykol.

teleSUR, JCM (2024-01-23). Clausura presidente de Uganda III Cumbre del G77+China. telesurtv.net El G77+China concluyó sus sesiones pidiendo a Israel poner fin al asedio contra Gaza y se pronunciaron a favor de equilibrar el sistema financiero mundial.

teleSUR, lvm, MER (2024-01-23). Siria y China prevén fortalecer cooperación en sector petrolero. telesurtv.net Siria apuesta por fortalecer la cooperación con China para mejorar la infraestructura del sector petrolero e implementar proyectos de desarrollo utilizando tecnologías modernas.

teleSUR -JCM (2024-01-23). Terremoto deja tres muertos en región china de Xinjiang. telesurtv.net Un total de 12.426 personas en el área afectada por el terremoto han sido reubicadas hasta ahora, dijo un funcionario de Xinjiang.

Alasdair Baverstock (2024-01-23). See the perilous journey migrants take to get to the U.S. america.cgtn.com Continuing our look at the migrant crisis at the U.S. border with Mexico, and the dangers migrants face along their journeys, CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock reports now on one of the greatest perils: Those final steps to cross the border itself. | The Rio Grande, running from El Paso, Texas, to the Atlantic Ocean, it marks more than half of the 3,000-kilometer U.S. Mexico border. | Defended with razor wire, military tanks and a floating border wall, it is also the front line of a migration crisis that saw a record two-and-a-half million undocumented migrant encounters in fiscal year 2023. | Tragedy on the Rio Grande…

Mary Triny Mena (2024-01-23). Venezuela's education system continues to suffer from pandemic effects. america.cgtn.com One of the main challenges for Latin America is to provide quality and uninterrupted education. Countries like Venezuela struggle with not only a complex economic crisis but also the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic that have left students with a setback in their learning process. January 24 is International Day of Education, and correspondent Mary Triny Mena has this report from Caracas.

Lisa Chiu (2024-01-23). Internet shopping gets even more competitive with Temu, Shein. america.cgtn.com Temu is the latest Chinese shopping site to take the Internet by storm, attracting customers with a seemingly limitless range of products and low prices. The online marketplace has quickly topped app charts in many countries, including the United States, launching there in 2022 and capturing more than half the U.S. market share of its closest rival, the fast fashion giant Shein, also Chinese-owned. | With inflation still on the high side, Temu's appeal is clear — but lawmakers in Washington are expressing concern of the retailer's environmental impact and business practices. Benji Hyer reports.

Mark Niu (2024-01-23). Chinese restaurants may be popular, but owners lament lack of awards. america.cgtn.com

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). New panda conservation center coming. ecns.cn Visitors are expected to see more giant pandas as the construction of the first phase of a new giant panda national conservation and research center is underway in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). CAS Space launches five satellites with Kinetica 1 Y3 rocket. ecns.cn CAS Space, a Beijing-based rocket maker owned by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, conducted the third flight of its Kinetica 1 rocket model, formerly known as ZK 1A, on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Hong Kong remains hub for global talent. ecns.cn Beijing on Monday hailed Hong Kong's strong appeal to international talent, and reaffirmed its continued support for the city in attracting talent from around the world.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Relief efforts underway after earthquake hits Xinjiang. ecns.cn Rescue and relief efforts are underway to assist those affected by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region on Tuesday, which has resulted in three deaths and five injuries, according to official reports.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Extensive rescue and relief efforts underway after Xinjiang earthquake. ecns.cn Extensive rescue and relief efforts are underway to assist those affected by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, which resulted in three deaths and five injuries, according to a news conference on the quake held on Tuesday night.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Xinjiang earthquake leaves three injured. ecns.cn Three people were injured as of 6 am on Tuesday after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region at about 2 am on Tuesday, local authorities said.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). 7.1-magnitude quake hits Xinjiang. ecns.cn Three people were injured after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Xinjiang on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Three-year-old giant panda identified as female from male. ecns.cn He Ye, previously known as a male panda, proves to be a female, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). Chongqing to build world-class NEV cluster. ecns.cn Chongqing is catching up with Guangdong province in terms of auto production as it was runner-up in 2023, and it aims to build a trillion-yuan ($139 billion) level world-class intelligent new energy vehicle industry cluster.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). HK: No anomalies in market selloff. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is keeping a watchful eye on the local stock market, and has concluded that the market is operating in an orderly manner with no unusual occurrences or anomalies.

presstv.ir (2024-01-24). Palestine make history by reaching Asian Cup knockout round. presstv.ir The Palestinian national soccer team reach the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time after beating Hong Kong 3-0.

teleSUR, jaa, JGN (2024-01-24). Palestina clasifica por primera vez a octavos de final de la Copa de Asia. telesurtv.net El conjunto palestino derrotó este martes a Hong Kong y la dejó fuera de la fase de octavos de final.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). HK judiciary 'will not yield' to threats in national security cases. ecns.cn The Hong Kong judiciary will not yield to any pressure or threats of any kind in national security cases as in any other type of cases, the city's chief justice and the secretary for justice pledged on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). People gear up for Tibetan new year. ecns.cn As Losar, or Tibetan New Year, draws near, people in Lhasa get busy with their annual shopping.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Shanghai sets growth target, key undertakings for 2024. ecns.cn Shanghai's GDP is expected to grow by about 5 percent this year after reaching 4.72 trillion yuan ($660 billion) in 2023, Gong Zheng, mayor of Shanghai, said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Relics dating back to 53,000 years ago discovered on Qinghai-Xizang Plateau. ecns.cn Over 10,000 cultural relics, including stone tools, bone artifacts, pottery fragments, bronze items, animal skeletons and plant remains, dating back to 53,000 years ago, have been unearthed at the Meilongdapu cave site on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau.

ecns.cn (2024-01-24). Zibo looks to capitalize on windfall from BBQ craze. ecns.cn The barbecue craze in Zibo last year has had a lasting impact on the city, with governments at various levels seeking to utilize the fame to boost consumption, said deputies at the ongoing session of the 14th Shandong People's Congress.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). 'Status quo' Taiwan remarks draw rebuke. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the United States said on Monday that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end and would only bring disaster to the people in the Taiwan region, and that any attempt to justify separatist moves under the pretext of "democracy" is doomed to failure.

ecns.cn (2024-01-23). 11 confirmed dead, 36 remain missing in Yunnan landslide. ecns.cn The death toll from the landslide climbed to 11 on Tuesday. More than 1,000 rescue workers equipped with 45 rescue dogs and 120 vehicles are carrying out search and rescue work at the site.