ecns.cn (2023-12-23). New-generation laser obstacle remover improves tree-clearing efficiency. ecns.cn Next to a high-voltage power line in Dongguan, Guangdong Province, a tree barrier several hundred meters away was removed by grid operation and maintenance workers with a fifth-generation laser obstacle remover on Thursday. The Guangdong Dongguan Power Supply Bureau of China Southern Power Grid independently developed the instrument.

Editor (2023-12-23). Russia and China no longer using dollar in trade, claims Russian PM Mishustin. mronline.org Western currencies have almost been completely phased out in Russia-China trade, as nearly all payments between the countries are now carried out in rubles and yuan, according to Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-23). 2023 Retrospective | No. 177. dongshengnews.org As usual, we close the year with a retrospective of the most important events for China. Another year is coming to an end, the fourth since we founded Dongsheng and started publishing News on China. We want to thank you for your support, your attentive reading, your criticisms, and comments.

noemail (2023-12-23). US tensions with China are fraying long-cultivated academic ties. Will the chill hurt US interests? devdiscourse.com In the 1980s, Fu Xiangdong was a young Chinese virology student who came to the United States to study biochemistry. More than three decades later, he had a prestigious professorship in California and was conducting promising research on Parkinson's disease.

WSWS (2023-12-23). New Zealand's new PM visits Australia to strengthen military ties. wsws.org As the US and its allies prepare for war against China, New Zealand and Australian prime ministers discussed boosting their military alliance and strengthening their joint role as imperialist powers in the Pacific.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Investment in power grid rises 1.8% to $78b. ecns.cn Investment in China's power grid has remained relatively stable in recent years, with total investment in national grid construction projects in 2022 reaching 500.6 billion yuan ($78.22 billion), up 1.8 percent year-on-year, according to the China Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Ping-pong celebration shows power of sports. ecns.cn The 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, which marked the beginning of a historic friendship between China and the United States, concluded its whirlwind tour from east to west in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Smashing wedding photos pays off. ecns.cn A business in Hebei province has carved out a unique niche in China's emotional landscape by offering a service to completely destroy unwanted wedding photos. In September, business began to pick up, and by November, orders had skyrocketed to nearly 260.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). People affected by earthquake in Qinghai receive Winter Solstice dumplings. ecns.cn Minhe county was affected by the 6.2 magnitude earthquake that hit Jishishan county, Northwest China's Gansu province on Monday night.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Snow racing heats up winter sports as Inner Mongolia hits -30 ∞C. ecns.cn The sixth Hulun Buir (Hailar) Winter Heroes"ÄÄGames kicked off on Thursday"ÄÄin Hulun Buir City, north China's"ÄÄInner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). University students race dragon boats on ice in N China. ecns.cn Students from 18 universities, including Peking University, Zhejiang University, and Nankai University, raced dragon boats on ice on Friday in Xilinhot, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). 3 crystallized dinosaur egg fossils found in C China's Hubei. ecns.cn Three crystallized dinosaur egg fossils were recently discovered in Shiyan, central China's Hubei Province. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). NPC plans amendments to Criminal Law to cover private firms. ecns.cn Corruption in private enterprises will be further combated in line with a draft amendment law, so that legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs can be better protected, an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, said on Friday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Revision to Charity Law emphasizes need for transparency. ecns.cn Individuals in need of help should provide true information when launching or collecting donations through internet platforms, instead of fabricating or concealing incidents to conduct donation fraud, said an official from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Ministry acts against 34,000 illegal online accounts. ecns.cn China has handled over 4,800 cases related to online rumors and shut down about 34,000 illegal accounts during a nationwide campaign from April to July this year, according to the Ministry of Public Security.

presstv.ir (2023-12-23). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

Editor (2023-12-23). Dec 23, 2023. sitrepworld.info Ralph Vaughan Williams — Romance SC Editorial: 2023 — The Year the World saw the US Emperor as Naked… and Grotesque Breaking Down Thinktank-land's Latest: Estonian MoD & ISW Analysis, by Simplicius The Thinker Now More Than Ever We Need a True Philosopher of Civilization, by Pepe Escobar Thoughts on War in Gaza and Ukraine, by Bill Astore The US and China at Year's End: Still Treading on the Precipice, by Michael T. Klare The Cost of Insouciance Is Death, by Paul Craig Roberts Colorado Ruling Makes Trump a Frontrunner, by Matt Taibbi Jung Predicted How the West Would Destroy Its…

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-23). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Underground heat pipe breaks in Beijing; repairs underway. ecns.cn An underground heating pipeline broke early Friday beneath a major street in Beijing's Dongdan area, causing hot steam to escape and impacting local traffic.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Former head of Beijing IP Court sentenced to over 10 years for bribery. ecns.cn Su Chi, former president of the Beijing Intellectual Property Court, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for the crime of bribery, according to the ruling issued by Beijing No 4 Intermediate People's Court.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Large green energy project rising in Xinjiang. ecns.cn Taking advantage of local sunlight and wind resources, Mulei Kazak autonomous county in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region is promoting the development of new energy power generation.

Essam Elkorghli, Black Agenda Report. (2023-12-23). Teaching Hatred And Normalizing Violence Against Palestinians. popularresistance.org Since Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous Western officials publicly decrying school textbooks in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza) and how they instill violence against settlers, occupiers, and the Zionist entity. The officials rely in their outcries on reports by a liberal institute that defames Palestinian textbooks, while aggrandizing Zionist entity's textbooks as harbingers for peace. Simultaneously, since the Al-Aqsa Flood, there have been numerous videos circulating showing young settlers not only being apathetic to the genocide of Palestinians in Gaza (when the time of writing, it has surpassed…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Gansu hospital introduces surgical robot for minimally invasive surgery. ecns.cn The first domestically produced surgical robot, da Vinci Xi, was recently introduced at the Gansu Branch of the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Lanzhou, Gansu province, marking a breakthrough for the hospital in minimally invasive surgery.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Zootopia-themed attraction opens in Shanghai Disney Resort. ecns.cn This photo taken on Dec 19, 2023, shows the opening ceremony of the world's first Zootopia land in Shanghai Disney Resort in Shanghai.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). 'Tent school' set up for quake-affected children in Gansu. ecns.cn Photo taken on Dec 21, 2023, shows a firefighter teaching children inside a "tent school" in Shiyuan village of Jishishan county, Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Massive wind and solar power project in Gansu begins generating clean energy. ecns.cn The one million kilowatt wind and solar power project in Huanxian county of Qingyang city, Gansu province has begun generating power.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Coastal cities in Shandong blanketed in deep snowfall. ecns.cn Heavy snowfall has hit the Yantai and Weihai coastal cities in Shandong province since Tuesday night, resulting in deep accumulated snow, according to the Shandong Meteorological Bureau.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Chinese mainland resumes import of rockfish from Taiwan. ecns.cn The General Administration of Customs announced the resumption of the import of rockfish from Taiwan region on Friday, according to the latest notice published on the administration's website.

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Fruit food. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-23). Food Safari in Yunnan | Colorful Pingbian glutinous rice. ecns.cn The inauguration of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway in 1910 marked a milestone for Yunnan Province, heralding its journey into modern society with the resounding whistle of the meter gauge train. "ÄÄ"ÄÄ…

WSWS (2023-12-21). Deadly earthquake strikes impoverished region of China. wsws.org As of Wednesday morning, according to the state media, at least 134 people were killed and around a thousand injured in northwestern Gansu province and the neighbouring province of Qinghai.

The Independent (2023-12-21). Cabinet approves CNOOC's license for LPG facility at Kingfisher. independent.co.ug Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cabinet has approved China National Offshore Oil Corporation- CNOOC Uganda Limited to proceed with the construction of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facility in the Kingfisher development area. The state minister in charge of national guidance, Godfrey Kabbyanga revealed this during the cabinet briefing at the Uganda Media Centre in …

presstv.ir (2023-12-21). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Cut in holdings of US Treasurys seen 'necessary'. ecns.cn China's continued paring of its U.S. Treasury holdings is necessary given both the deteriorating quality of U.S. debt held by foreign governments and institutions, and China's need to optimize the structure of its overseas assets, experts said.

Rania Khalek (2023-12-20). Will Israel's Gaza Genocide Reshuffle the Regional & Global Order? thealtworld.com What does the genocide in Gaza mean for the surrounding Arab states? Do their oppositional responses even matter or is it all just symbolic? How will this impact the Abraham Accords and other normalization efforts? Why won't the Gulf states use their oil as leverage to pressure the United States? How does the genocide in Gaza impact countries like Jordan and Syria? How is it affecting America's standing in the world? What does it mean for Russia and China in an emerging multipolar world? | To discuss this and other regional developments, Rania Khalek was joined by Giorgio Cafiero, the CEO of Gulf State Analytics,…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China urges U.S. to play due role for truce in Gaza. ecns.cn Beijing said on Tuesday that it hopes Washington will listen to the growing international calls to end hostilities between Palestine and Israel, and refrain from unilaterally obstructing the United Nations Security Council from passing relevant resolutions.

infobrics (2023-12-20). Egypt Joins China's ILRS Moon Base Initiative. infobrics.org Egypt and China signed a series of space agreements including cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station…

infobrics (2023-12-20). Latest China-EU summit exposes Brussels' complete lack of sovereignty. infobrics.org Xi Jinping's and Li Qiang's attempts to nudge the talks more toward economic topics were ignored by von der Leyen and Michel. Virtually every Chinese offer of cooperation was not only rejected, but was also met with completely unreasonable demands that had nothing to do with economic relations. Political considerations were the only thing the EU was interested in.

Mauro Ramos, People's Dispatch. (2023-12-20). 95% Of Trade Between China And Russia No Longer Done In US Currency. popularresistance.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore.

presstv.ir (2023-12-20). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-20). A Merry AUKUS Surprise, Western Australia! dissidentvoice.org The secretive Australian government just cannot help itself. Clamouring and hectoring of other countries and their secret arrangements (who can forget the criticism of the Solomon Islands over its security pact with China for that reason?) the Albanese government is a bit too keen on keeping a lid on things regarding the withering away of …

Drago Bosnic (2023-12-20). Latest China-EU Summit Exposes Brussels' Complete Lack of Sovereignty. EU Foreign Policy Controlled by Washington. globalresearch.ca

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Domestic tourism eyes greater prosperity. ecns.cn The prospects for China's tourism industry appear bright with the sector experiencing a good recovery in 2023, following the slump caused by COVID-19, industry officials and experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Red Sea concerns hit shipping, trade. ecns.cn Global shipping companies' recent reluctance to transit through the Suez Canal will affect China-Europe trade and exert pressure on operational costs of businesses on both sides, said experts and business executives on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). AI-powered PC ecosystem to gain ground. ecns.cn An artificial intelligence-powered personal computer ecosystem is forming in China, and this will boost the popularity of AI PCs in the country, said company executives and experts.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Traditional, renewable sources to ensure stable energy supply. ecns.cn China's sustained efforts to increase domestic oil and gas exploration and develop large-scale renewable energy sources will ensure sufficient energy supply amid the nation's green energy transition, analysts said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Nation pushes enrollment in professional master's degree. ecns.cn China's enrollment for professional master's degrees, which emphasize the practical application of knowledge and skills, will be increased to about two-thirds of all master's degree programs by 2025.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Officials: 2023 GDP goal well within reach. ecns.cn China is confident and capable of reaching this year's GDP growth target of around 5 percent, and policymakers have ample tools to stabilize the economy next year, officials and experts said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China hits back at EU resolution on Tibet. ecns.cn China slammed the European Parliament on Tuesday over the latter's resolution on boarding schools in the Tibet autonomous region, and urged the institution to stop undermining mutual trust and cooperation between China and Europe.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Green standards set for express packaging. ecns.cn China is to establish a green packaging standards system for express deliveries and has set an initial target for using recycled packaging, under a recently issued action plan for the industry.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Temporary settlement provides warmth in the cold for hard-hit Kexinmin village. ecns.cn The bonfire set ablaze at a temporary settlement in Jishishan county has provided much-needed warmth and hope for villagers dislocated by the earthquake that jolted a mountainous region in Northwest China's Gansu province near midnight of Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Economists share confidence in Chinese economy's further growth. ecns.cn There's still room for the Chinese government to make macroeconomic policies stronger next year, economists said at a seminar of the China Macroeconomy Forum, Securities Times reported on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). UN Secretary-General deeply saddened by earthquake in China. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply saddened by the loss of life and property damage and injuries to people caused by an earthquake in China, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). International students from BJTU proud to study in China. ecns.cn Last Thursday, a group of international students from Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) engaged in a cultural tour in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). It's a belated apology of 141 years: UCA president. ecns.cn The White House statement about the Chinese Exclusion Act is the first formal condemnation in 141 years, a belated apology more than a century overdue, said Shue Haipei, president of the United Chinese Americans, during an interview with China News Service.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). 5G mobile phone users reach 771 million: China's ministry. ecns.cn China's 5G mobile phone users reached 771 million by the end of November as the total number of mobile phone users of the three major telecommunications companies — China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom — reached 1.726 billion, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). NDRC to revise PPP mechanism to boost private investment. ecns.cn China's top economic planner on Tuesday vowed to expedite the implementation of a new mechanism for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and revise the rules for operating licenses involving infrastructure facilities and public utilities.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China releases the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals to strengthen protection. ecns.cn China has recently released the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals in a bid to strengthen the protection of terrestrial wildlife populations and their habitats.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The world's largest ro-ro passenger ship "MOBY LEGACY" moors at a port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 19, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Rescue work continues after earthquake hits NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night, killing at least 130 people in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces by Tuesday…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China's Wing Loong UAV rapidly joins Gansu earthquake rescue. ecns.cn China's independently-developed Wing Loong-2H large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has swiftly rushed to support emergency rescue work after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday.

Editor (2023-12-20). Dec 20, 2023. sitrepworld.info Arise Donbass! (–í—Å—Ç–∞–≤–∞–π –î–æ–Ω–±–∞—Å—Å!) Donetsk 'Tis the Season for War, by Bill Astore No Plan B: The Western Elites Didn't Plan for China, Russia and Iran Remaining Independent, by Roger Boyd Yuri Bezmenov: Interview with NS Lyons, author of The Upheaval, about "The China Convergence" The Terror Watchlist Prepared the Way to Tyranny, by Paul Craig Roberts Is neoliberalism really dead? Or does it live on like a zombie? V…

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The New Forms of Socialism in the Twenty-First Century. dongshengnews.org The world has come a long way since the mid-nineteenth century, when scientific socialism emerged in Europe. Contrary to initial expectations, socialism did not emerge in the developed capitalist countries, but in the underdeveloped colonies and semi-colonies, such as China. Faced with challenges that could not be answered by classical theories of socialism, China had to develop its own solutions. Having attained significant achievements in modernisation, China must now reach a higher level of socialist development and surpass capitalism.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China releases first batch of 789 important terrestrial wildlife habitats. ecns.cn China has unveiled the first batch of 789 crucial terrestrial wildlife habitats, safeguarding a remarkable 82.36 percent of the nation's protected species, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). CPC allocates 100 million yuan to quake-hit areas. ecns.cn China's main Communist Party of China personnel management and Party building body has allocated 100 million yuan ($14 million) from the Party funds to northwestern China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces to support rescue, relief and rebuilding work in quake-stricken areas.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Government departments swiftly engage in rescue efforts after quake hits Gansu. ecns.cn China's National Development and Reform Commission is allocating 250 million yuan (about $35 million) of funds to Gansu and Qinghai provinces to help restore reconstruction and public services following a 6.2 magnitude earthquake.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China, Nicaragua upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership. ecns.cn China and Nicaragua announced on Wednesday they agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to the strategic partnership, vowing to expand bilateral trade and bring their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) into force as soon as possible.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The luxury ro-ro passenger ship, Moby Legacy, with a maximum displacement of over 70,000 tonnes, one of the largest in the world, set sail on Tuesday to Italy from the city of Guangzhou in south China. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Hot meals provided for people in earthquake-hit areas in Gansu. ecns.cn People in earthquake-hit areas have been provided with hot meals with meat and vegetables after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday. "ÄÄ…

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-12-20). Asciende a 131 cifra de muertos por terremoto en el norte de China. telesurtv.net Los equipos de mitigación de desastres trabajan en atender a los heridos y reubicar a las personas que perdieron sus casas.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-20). Rusia y China revisan relaciones comerciales. telesurtv.net El ministro ruso manifestó durante el encuentro de primer nivel que ambas naciones en el 2023 superaron difíciles retos.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-20). Nicaragua y China elevan relaciones a asociación estratégica. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping reconoció que bajo la presidencia de Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua ha conquistado éxitos en defender la independencia, desarrollar la economía y mejorar el bienestar del pueblo.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2023-12-20). Aumenta a 127 la cifra de muertos por sismo en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net El sismo ocurrió a las 23H59 (hora local) del lunes a una profundidad focal de 10 kilómetros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-20). Continúan acciones de búsqueda y rescate tras terremoto en China. telesurtv.net Las acciones de búsqueda y rescate afrontan una ola de frío con temperaturas de hasta 14 grados bajo cero.

Brian Berletic (2023-12-20). US Races to Provoke Conflict Over Taiwan Before China's Irreversible Military and Economic Rise. thealtworld.com — The US is provoking China over the island province of Taiwan by placing troops on the island, arming the administration in Taipei, and increasingly encouraging separatism; | — The US officially recognizes China's sovereignty over Taiwan through its "One China" policy, yet unofficially undermines its at every juncture; | — Upcoming elections in Taiwan are subject to US political interference, which is extensive and undermines claims of Taiwan's "political independence;" | — Taiwan's economy depends heavily on the rest of China for continued prosperity and future opportunities the US is incapa…

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-12-20). Envían mensajes de solidaridad a China tras sismo. telesurtv.net "Rusia comparte el dolor de quienes perdieron a sus seres queridos como resultado de este desastre", refirió Vladímir Putin.

Dan Williams (2023-12-20). Mass-killings continue to plague the U.S. america.cgtn.com Mass-killings continue to plague the U.S. One major database shows 2023 saw 42 such attacks, very close to a single-year record. | Dan Williams reports from Chicago.

Paulo Cabral (2023-12-20). Chinese currency goes international in first yuan-based cross-border commercial loan. america.cgtn.com The first yuan-based cross-border commercial loan was recently completed in Brazil marking a major step toward the internationalization of the Chinese currency. A Chinese company that operates a major hydropower plant in Brazil was the recipient. | Paulo Cabral reports from Brazil.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Ancient tombs excavated in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A total of 71 ancient tombs dating back from Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were unearthed.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's first Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes visitors. ecns.cn The world's first Zootopia land opened to the public at Shanghai Disney Resort on Tuesday, drawing many visitors.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Gansu rolls into action to support quake victims. ecns.cn As of Wednesday morning, nearly 130,000 relief items, including tents, stoves, coats, quilts and folding beds, had been sent to the earthquake zone in Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Food Safari in Yunnan | Zhadian Milk. ecns.cn Zhadian, a fairly ordinary town in Yunnan has shot to fame in recent years because of milk.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China urges U.S. to play due role for truce in Gaza. ecns.cn Beijing said on Tuesday that it hopes Washington will listen to the growing international calls to end hostilities between Palestine and Israel, and refrain from unilaterally obstructing the United Nations Security Council from passing relevant resolutions.

infobrics (2023-12-20). Egypt Joins China's ILRS Moon Base Initiative. infobrics.org Egypt and China signed a series of space agreements including cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station…

infobrics (2023-12-20). Latest China-EU summit exposes Brussels' complete lack of sovereignty. infobrics.org Xi Jinping's and Li Qiang's attempts to nudge the talks more toward economic topics were ignored by von der Leyen and Michel. Virtually every Chinese offer of cooperation was not only rejected, but was also met with completely unreasonable demands that had nothing to do with economic relations. Political considerations were the only thing the EU was interested in.

Mauro Ramos, People's Dispatch. (2023-12-20). 95% Of Trade Between China And Russia No Longer Done In US Currency. popularresistance.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore.

Drago Bosnic (2023-12-20). Latest China-EU Summit Exposes Brussels' Complete Lack of Sovereignty. EU Foreign Policy Controlled by Washington. globalresearch.ca

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-20). A Merry AUKUS Surprise, Western Australia! dissidentvoice.org The secretive Australian government just cannot help itself. Clamouring and hectoring of other countries and their secret arrangements (who can forget the criticism of the Solomon Islands over its security pact with China for that reason?) the Albanese government is a bit too keen on keeping a lid on things regarding the withering away of …

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Domestic tourism eyes greater prosperity. ecns.cn The prospects for China's tourism industry appear bright with the sector experiencing a good recovery in 2023, following the slump caused by COVID-19, industry officials and experts said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Red Sea concerns hit shipping, trade. ecns.cn Global shipping companies' recent reluctance to transit through the Suez Canal will affect China-Europe trade and exert pressure on operational costs of businesses on both sides, said experts and business executives on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). AI-powered PC ecosystem to gain ground. ecns.cn An artificial intelligence-powered personal computer ecosystem is forming in China, and this will boost the popularity of AI PCs in the country, said company executives and experts.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Traditional, renewable sources to ensure stable energy supply. ecns.cn China's sustained efforts to increase domestic oil and gas exploration and develop large-scale renewable energy sources will ensure sufficient energy supply amid the nation's green energy transition, analysts said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Nation pushes enrollment in professional master's degree. ecns.cn China's enrollment for professional master's degrees, which emphasize the practical application of knowledge and skills, will be increased to about two-thirds of all master's degree programs by 2025.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Officials: 2023 GDP goal well within reach. ecns.cn China is confident and capable of reaching this year's GDP growth target of around 5 percent, and policymakers have ample tools to stabilize the economy next year, officials and experts said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China hits back at EU resolution on Tibet. ecns.cn China slammed the European Parliament on Tuesday over the latter's resolution on boarding schools in the Tibet autonomous region, and urged the institution to stop undermining mutual trust and cooperation between China and Europe.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Green standards set for express packaging. ecns.cn China is to establish a green packaging standards system for express deliveries and has set an initial target for using recycled packaging, under a recently issued action plan for the industry.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Temporary settlement provides warmth in the cold for hard-hit Kexinmin village. ecns.cn The bonfire set ablaze at a temporary settlement in Jishishan county has provided much-needed warmth and hope for villagers dislocated by the earthquake that jolted a mountainous region in Northwest China's Gansu province near midnight of Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Economists share confidence in Chinese economy's further growth. ecns.cn There's still room for the Chinese government to make macroeconomic policies stronger next year, economists said at a seminar of the China Macroeconomy Forum, Securities Times reported on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). UN Secretary-General deeply saddened by earthquake in China. ecns.cn United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply saddened by the loss of life and property damage and injuries to people caused by an earthquake in China, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). International students from BJTU proud to study in China. ecns.cn Last Thursday, a group of international students from Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) engaged in a cultural tour in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). It's a belated apology of 141 years: UCA president. ecns.cn The White House statement about the Chinese Exclusion Act is the first formal condemnation in 141 years, a belated apology more than a century overdue, said Shue Haipei, president of the United Chinese Americans, during an interview with China News Service.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). 5G mobile phone users reach 771 million: China's ministry. ecns.cn China's 5G mobile phone users reached 771 million by the end of November as the total number of mobile phone users of the three major telecommunications companies — China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom — reached 1.726 billion, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). NDRC to revise PPP mechanism to boost private investment. ecns.cn China's top economic planner on Tuesday vowed to expedite the implementation of a new mechanism for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and revise the rules for operating licenses involving infrastructure facilities and public utilities.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China releases the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals to strengthen protection. ecns.cn China has recently released the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals in a bid to strengthen the protection of terrestrial wildlife populations and their habitats.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The world's largest ro-ro passenger ship "MOBY LEGACY" moors at a port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, Dec. 19, 2023.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Rescue work continues after earthquake hits NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night, killing at least 130 people in Gansu and Qinghai Provinces by Tuesday…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China's Wing Loong UAV rapidly joins Gansu earthquake rescue. ecns.cn China's independently-developed Wing Loong-2H large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has swiftly rushed to support emergency rescue work after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The Third Wave of Socialism. dongshengnews.org After the end of the Cold War, socialism suffered significant global setbacks. Despite this, a new wave of socialism has gradually emerged. Through decades of reform and opening up, China has incorporated a market economy into its socialist system. China's rise has generated tremendous interest in the country's path of development and the socialist market economy. As capitalism faces its most severe crisis in a century, there are opportunities for a new wave of socialist development.

Dongsheng Collective (2023-12-20). The New Forms of Socialism in the Twenty-First Century. dongshengnews.org The world has come a long way since the mid-nineteenth century, when scientific socialism emerged in Europe. Contrary to initial expectations, socialism did not emerge in the developed capitalist countries, but in the underdeveloped colonies and semi-colonies, such as China. Faced with challenges that could not be answered by classical theories of socialism, China had to develop its own solutions. Having attained significant achievements in modernisation, China must now reach a higher level of socialist development and surpass capitalism.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China releases first batch of 789 important terrestrial wildlife habitats. ecns.cn China has unveiled the first batch of 789 crucial terrestrial wildlife habitats, safeguarding a remarkable 82.36 percent of the nation's protected species, according to the National Forestry and Grassland Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). CPC allocates 100 million yuan to quake-hit areas. ecns.cn China's main Communist Party of China personnel management and Party building body has allocated 100 million yuan ($14 million) from the Party funds to northwestern China's Gansu and Qinghai provinces to support rescue, relief and rebuilding work in quake-stricken areas.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). China, Nicaragua upgrade bilateral ties to strategic partnership. ecns.cn China and Nicaragua announced on Wednesday they agreed to upgrade bilateral relations to the strategic partnership, vowing to expand bilateral trade and bring their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) into force as soon as possible.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's largest luxury ro-ro passenger vessel sets sail. ecns.cn The luxury ro-ro passenger ship, Moby Legacy, with a maximum displacement of over 70,000 tonnes, one of the largest in the world, set sail on Tuesday to Italy from the city of Guangzhou in south China. "ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Hot meals provided for people in earthquake-hit areas in Gansu. ecns.cn People in earthquake-hit areas have been provided with hot meals with meat and vegetables after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province at midnight Monday. "ÄÄ…

teleSUR, lfb, JCM (2023-12-20). Asciende a 131 cifra de muertos por terremoto en el norte de China. telesurtv.net Los equipos de mitigación de desastres trabajan en atender a los heridos y reubicar a las personas que perdieron sus casas.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-20). Nicaragua y China elevan relaciones a asociación estratégica. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping reconoció que bajo la presidencia de Daniel Ortega, Nicaragua ha conquistado éxitos en defender la independencia, desarrollar la economía y mejorar el bienestar del pueblo.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2023-12-20). Aumenta a 127 la cifra de muertos por sismo en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net El sismo ocurrió a las 23H59 (hora local) del lunes a una profundidad focal de 10 kilómetros.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2023-12-20). Continúan acciones de búsqueda y rescate tras terremoto en China. telesurtv.net Las acciones de búsqueda y rescate afrontan una ola de frío con temperaturas de hasta 14 grados bajo cero.

teleSUR, lvm, YSM (2023-12-20). Envían mensajes de solidaridad a China tras sismo. telesurtv.net "Rusia comparte el dolor de quienes perdieron a sus seres queridos como resultado de este desastre", refirió Vladímir Putin.

presstv.ir (2023-12-20). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

Editor (2023-12-20). Dec 20, 2023. sitrepworld.info Arise Donbass! (–í—Å—Ç–∞–≤–∞–π –î–æ–Ω–±–∞—Å—Å!) Donetsk 'Tis the Season for War, by Bill Astore No Plan B: The Western Elites Didn't Plan for China, Russia and Iran Remaining Independent, by Roger Boyd Yuri Bezmenov: Interview with NS Lyons, author of The Upheaval, about "The China Convergence" The Terror Watchlist Prepared the Way to Tyranny, by Paul Craig Roberts Is neoliberalism really dead? Or does it live on like a zombie? V…

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Jurist and law educator Jiang Ping dies age 94. ecns.cn Jiang Ping, a well-known Chinese jurist and law educator, died at the age of 94 on Tuesday at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing, media outlet ThePaper.cn reported.

infobrics (2023-12-19). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org

latintimes (2023-12-19). At Least 116 Dead In Northwest China Earthquake. latintimes.com At least 116 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China, state media reported Tuesday, as rescue workers raced to start digging through rubble in freezing conditions.

Brian Berletic (2023-12-19). Thailand to Speed Up Construction of Joint-Chinese High-Speed Railway. thealtworld.com Thailand's recently renewed commitment toward finishing the already under-construction Thai-Chinese high-speed railway may help move the Southeast Asian nation forward, out of the shadow of years of Western-induced political instability, and into the light of peace and prosperity as it and the rest of the region rise with China. | The recent announcement has triggered condemnation from Western commentators who support Washington, London, and Brussel's agenda of maintaining dominance over Asia and shaping Southeast Asia into a united front against a rising China. | As Thailand takes the final steps toward finishin…

Mauro Ramos (2023-12-19). Dedollarization: 95% of trade between China and Russia is no longer done in US currency. peoplesdispatch.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore. | The debate about the need for de-doll…

Dan Lieberman (2023-12-19). Troublesome China Bashing. dissidentvoice.org The front-page headline of the December 11, 2023, Washington Post (WAPO) read, "China's cyber army is invading critical U.S. services." The sub-headline, "A utility in Hawaii, a West Coast port and a pipeline are among the victims in the past year, officials say," impressed upon the reader that the Peoples Republic of China had wriggled …

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Gansu earthquake causes at least 111 deaths, houses collapse. ecns.cn A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province, at 11: 59 p.m. on Monday, with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to China Earthquake Networks Center.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Beijing and Pyongyang to mark key anniversary. ecns.cn China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea "have always firmly supported and trusted each other "and Beijing is willing to strengthen two-way communication and coordination, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi executed. ecns.cn Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi was executed on Monday after China's top court approved her death sentence.alty.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Efforts to improve child development in rural areas. ecns.cn China is ramping up efforts to enhance early development of infants and young children in villages in a bid to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, officials and experts said at an international symposium in Beijing on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Chinese drought-tolerant rice variety helps feed Africa, address climate woes. ecns.cn A drought-tolerant rice variety developed by China is boosting food production in African countries while slashing methane emissions, which have been linked to global warming.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Hainan celebrates opening of Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway. ecns.cn After nearly three years of intense construction, Haikou, South China's Hainan province, held an opening ceremony for the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China's top health authority sends multiple experts to help with relief in Gansu. ecns.cn The National Health Commission, China's top health authority, said on Tuesday morning that it has dispatched its officials in charge of health emergency work and medical experts to Jishishan county.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China on way to meet 2023 economic growth targets. ecns.cn China is well-positioned to meet its annual economic growth targets for 2023, the country's top economic regulator said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China urges U.S. to stop arming Taiwan. ecns.cn China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to the United States' latest arms sale to China's Taiwan, a defense spokesman said on Tuesday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). U.S.-China relations committee president emphasizes need for 'courage'. ecns.cn The United States and China need to "boost courage" to drive relations a step forward to benefit all, said Steve Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Y-20 delivers rescue supplies to earthquake ravaged area. ecns.cn A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army has transported 14 tons of rescue supplies, vehicles and rescuers to the earthquake-hit area after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Northwest China's Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Multiple rescue forces deployed to quake-hit Gansu, Qinghai provinces. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management on Tuesday allocated 200 million yuan(about 28 million USD) in natural disaster relief funds to quake-hit Gansu and Qinghai Provinces to support local earthquake relief efforts, including 150 million yuan for Gansu and 50 million yuan for Qinghai.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China purchases 90 million tons of autumn grain to strengthen food security: NDRC. ecns.cn China is stepping up autumn grain purchase, with state-owned enterprises in the country's major grain-producing areas buying over 90 million tons of grain as of December 15.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Fairy-tale scenery of Longtou Mountain after snow. ecns.cn Snow turns the Longtou Mountain into a dreamlike fairy tale world in Hanzhong, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Chinese cities to see tourism peak in New Year's Day holiday. ecns.cn China's major railway ticket booking platform 12306 showed that, as of 15: 00 on Dec 17, tickets for a number of trains are sold out.

The Independent (2023-12-19). Vibrant consumption fuels China's economic recovery. independent.co.ug NANCHANG | Xinhua | Despite external pressure and internal difficulties, China's economy has achieved a recovery and made solid progress in high-quality development in 2023, noted the annual Central Economic Work Conference held last week. Among various factors propelling growth, consumer spending is playing an increasingly important role, accounting for 83.2 percent of economic growth …

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night. At least 111 people were killed.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China's first ultra-deepwater drilling ship starts trial run. ecns.cn The vessel, measuring 179.8 meters in length and 32.8 meters in width, is about 33,000 metric tons in weight and has an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-19). Reportan sismo de magnitud 6,2 en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades no han confirmado, pero medios locales subrayan que fueron hallados ocho cuerpos y varias personas siguen atrapadas entre los escombros.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-12-19). Mueren 111 personas por terremoto en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Cien de los fallecidos residían en Gansu y 11 en la vecina provincia de Qinghai, que también fue afectada.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-12-19). Empresas navieras internacionales suspenden envíos por el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net Orient Overseas Container Line, China Ocean Shipping Company y Evergreen informaron sobre la detención de los servicios.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-19). China registra sismo de magnitud 5.5 en la región de Xinjiang. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, las autoridades chinas no han informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales a causa del nuevo temblor.

presstv.ir (2023-12-19). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

Joel Richards (2023-12-19). Latin America economy wrap up 2023. america.cgtn.com The International Monetary Fund expects global growth will rise about three percent in 2024, despite inflation and concerns about the conflict in Ukraine. The nations of Latin America, with some exceptions, grew more than predicted in 2023 as the region faces challenges and opportunities in the coming year. | Joel Richards looks back on 2023.

Carson Minow (2023-12-19). Challenges of the United Nations in 2023. america.cgtn.com It's been a challenging year for the United Nations with unfolding conflicts, humanitarian crises and debates about the UN's relevance. | Jody Jacobs takes a look back at the UN's greatest challenges of 2023.

Dan Collyns (2023-12-19). Bolivia commercially taps its lithium reserves. america.cgtn.com Bolivia, which has the world's biggest untapped reserves of lithium, has officially opened its first industrial-scale lithium plant. The initiative kicks off what the country hopes is a lithium export boom and move its economy forward. | Dan Collyns shares the latest.

Paulo Cabral (2023-12-19). Temporary jobs spike in Brazil for holidays. america.cgtn.com Brazil is seeing a spike in temporary jobs this holiday season — at levels not seen in ten years. It's a positive development, and one driving hopes the country will see an upswing in overall economic performance in 2024. | CGTN's Paulo Cabral shares the story from Sao Paulo.

Toni Waterman (2023-12-19). Food bank demand soars in United States. america.cgtn.com Food banks across the U.S. are feeling the squeeze this holiday season. Demand for assistance is soaring as grocery, housing and overall living costs rise. But those same inflationary factors are also limiting people's ability to give, leaving donation centers scrambling to keep families fed at a time when food insecurity is rising in America. | Toni Waterman shares the story from Austin.

Kwai Lou (2023-12-19). Jimmy Lai's Trial Marks the Death of Freedom in Hong Kong. dailysceptic.org Jimmy Lai, the 76-year-old British and Hong Kong citizen and founder of the Daily Apple, is on trial for "colluding with foreign forces", in a show of power from Beijing that marks the death of freedom in the territory.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Xi hears report from Macao SAR chief executive. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec 18, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Ho on Macao's current situation and the Macao SAR government's work.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Xi hears report from HKSAR executive chief. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec. 18, President Xi Jinping met with John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Lee on the current situation in Hong Kong and the work of the HKSAR government.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Railway linking Tianjin, Beijing Daxing International Airport starts operation. ecns.cn A railway connecting Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport opened on Monday. The line covers six stations, and a 47-km section is new, with a designed speed of 250 km per hour.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Ancient tombs excavated in Guangzhou. ecns.cn A total of 71 ancient tombs dating back from Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD) to the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) were unearthed.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). World's first Zootopia land at Shanghai Disney Resort welcomes visitors. ecns.cn The world's first Zootopia land opened to the public at Shanghai Disney Resort on Tuesday, drawing many visitors.

ecns.cn (2023-12-20). Gansu rolls into action to support quake victims. ecns.cn As of Wednesday morning, nearly 130,000 relief items, including tents, stoves, coats, quilts and folding beds, had been sent to the earthquake zone in Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Qinghai affect by Gansu earthquake, mobilizes multiple personnel. ecns.cn Three cities and prefectures in Qinghai province were affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Gansu province, with the closest village to the epicenter only 12 kilometers away, local authorities said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Rescue operations underway in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn Rescuers raced against time to find survivors in Gansu.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). 988 km highway in Hainan fully opens to traffic. ecns.cn The total length of the coastal highway is 988.2 kilometers, linking existing roads in 12 coastal cities and counties in Hainan Province. The highway passes through 84 scenic areas.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2023-12-19). BP, Evergreen Suspend Red Sea Tanker Traffic; Yemen Continues Attacks. popularresistance.org BP said it will pause all its tanker traffic through the Red Sea following an escalation of attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement in response to Israel's brutal bombing campaign in Gaza. | "In light of the deteriorating security situation for shipping in the Red Sea, BP has decided to temporarily pause all transits through the Red Sea," the company said in a statement on 18 December. | Similarly, Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen said on Monday that it has decided to temporarily stop accepting Israeli cargo and instructed its container ships to suspend navigation throu…

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-19). US Approves $300 Million Sale for Taiwan's Military Information Systems. news.antiwar.com The State Department has approved a potential $300 million arms sale to Taiwan to support the island's tactical information systems, the Pentagon announced on December 15. According to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA), the deal includes life-cycle support and equipment for Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) capabilities, a military information system that's meant …

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Food Safari in Yunnan | Steam pot meals. ecns.cn Jianshui is known as the home of purple pottery with a long history. Steam pot is an invention of Jianshui people to combine fire and water together. It also substitutes for bowls and forms a dinner. A table of steam pot meals is a symbol of Jianshui cuisine.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Jurist and law educator Jiang Ping dies age 94. ecns.cn Jiang Ping, a well-known Chinese jurist and law educator, died at the age of 94 on Tuesday at the China-Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing, media outlet ThePaper.cn reported.

infobrics (2023-12-19). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org

Brian Berletic (2023-12-19). Thailand to Speed Up Construction of Joint-Chinese High-Speed Railway. thealtworld.com Thailand's recently renewed commitment toward finishing the already under-construction Thai-Chinese high-speed railway may help move the Southeast Asian nation forward, out of the shadow of years of Western-induced political instability, and into the light of peace and prosperity as it and the rest of the region rise with China. | The recent announcement has triggered condemnation from Western commentators who support Washington, London, and Brussel's agenda of maintaining dominance over Asia and shaping Southeast Asia into a united front against a rising China. | As Thailand takes the final steps toward finishin…

Mauro Ramos (2023-12-19). Dedollarization: 95% of trade between China and Russia is no longer done in US currency. peoplesdispatch.org On a recent visit to China, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov stated that this year the use of the Russian ruble and Chinese yuan in trade between the two countries has already reached 95%. | At the same time, from January to October, 68% of all Russian trade was carried out in the two countries' currencies, according to Russian Minister of Economic Development Maksim Reshetnikov. | The yuan has also been used by Russia in commercial transactions with Mongolia, the Philippines, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Japan, Tajikistan, and Singapore. | The debate about the need for de-doll…

The Independent (2023-12-19). Vibrant consumption fuels China's economic recovery. independent.co.ug NANCHANG | Xinhua | Despite external pressure and internal difficulties, China's economy has achieved a recovery and made solid progress in high-quality development in 2023, noted the annual Central Economic Work Conference held last week. Among various factors propelling growth, consumer spending is playing an increasingly important role, accounting for 83.2 percent of economic growth …

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Gansu earthquake causes at least 111 deaths, houses collapse. ecns.cn A magnitude-6.2 earthquake jolted Jishishan County in northwest China's Gansu Province, at 11: 59 p.m. on Monday, with a depth of 10 kilometers, according to China Earthquake Networks Center.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Beijing and Pyongyang to mark key anniversary. ecns.cn China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea "have always firmly supported and trusted each other "and Beijing is willing to strengthen two-way communication and coordination, and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi executed. ecns.cn Female serial killer Lao Rongzhi was executed on Monday after China's top court approved her death sentence.alty.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Efforts to improve child development in rural areas. ecns.cn China is ramping up efforts to enhance early development of infants and young children in villages in a bid to narrow the gap between urban and rural areas, officials and experts said at an international symposium in Beijing on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Chinese drought-tolerant rice variety helps feed Africa, address climate woes. ecns.cn A drought-tolerant rice variety developed by China is boosting food production in African countries while slashing methane emissions, which have been linked to global warming.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Hainan celebrates opening of Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway. ecns.cn After nearly three years of intense construction, Haikou, South China's Hainan province, held an opening ceremony for the Hainan Coastal Scenic Highway on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China's top health authority sends multiple experts to help with relief in Gansu. ecns.cn The National Health Commission, China's top health authority, said on Tuesday morning that it has dispatched its officials in charge of health emergency work and medical experts to Jishishan county.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China on way to meet 2023 economic growth targets. ecns.cn China is well-positioned to meet its annual economic growth targets for 2023, the country's top economic regulator said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China urges U.S. to stop arming Taiwan. ecns.cn China is strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to the United States' latest arms sale to China's Taiwan, a defense spokesman said on Tuesday morning.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). U.S.-China relations committee president emphasizes need for 'courage'. ecns.cn The United States and China need to "boost courage" to drive relations a step forward to benefit all, said Steve Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Y-20 delivers rescue supplies to earthquake ravaged area. ecns.cn A Y-20 strategic transport plane of the People's Liberation Army has transported 14 tons of rescue supplies, vehicles and rescuers to the earthquake-hit area after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake occurred in Northwest China's Gansu province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Multiple rescue forces deployed to quake-hit Gansu, Qinghai provinces. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management on Tuesday allocated 200 million yuan(about 28 million USD) in natural disaster relief funds to quake-hit Gansu and Qinghai Provinces to support local earthquake relief efforts, including 150 million yuan for Gansu and 50 million yuan for Qinghai.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China purchases 90 million tons of autumn grain to strengthen food security: NDRC. ecns.cn China is stepping up autumn grain purchase, with state-owned enterprises in the country's major grain-producing areas buying over 90 million tons of grain as of December 15.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Fairy-tale scenery of Longtou Mountain after snow. ecns.cn Snow turns the Longtou Mountain into a dreamlike fairy tale world in Hanzhong, northwest China's Shaanxi Province.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit NW China. ecns.cn A 6.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Jishishan County of Linxia Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday night. At least 111 people were killed.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). China's first ultra-deepwater drilling ship starts trial run. ecns.cn The vessel, measuring 179.8 meters in length and 32.8 meters in width, is about 33,000 metric tons in weight and has an endurance of 15,000 nautical miles.

Dan Lieberman (2023-12-19). Troublesome China Bashing. dissidentvoice.org The front-page headline of the December 11, 2023, Washington Post (WAPO) read, "China's cyber army is invading critical U.S. services." The sub-headline, "A utility in Hawaii, a West Coast port and a pipeline are among the victims in the past year, officials say," impressed upon the reader that the Peoples Republic of China had wriggled …

UMMID (2023-12-19). China's AI thematic ETF hits milestone. ummid.com China's E Fund CSI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Thematic ETF reached a milestone with Assets Under Management (AUM) approaching US$617 million December 13, 2023.

UMMID (2023-12-19). Massive earthquake hits China's Gansu; Death toll, injuries in hundreds. ummid.com A massive earthquake struck China's Gansu Province near the border with Qinghai during the intervening night of December 18 and 19, 2023 resulting in deaths and injuries in hundreds and causing significant damages.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Chinese cities to see tourism peak in New Year's Day holiday. ecns.cn China's major railway ticket booking platform 12306 showed that, as of 15: 00 on Dec 17, tickets for a number of trains are sold out.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-19). Reportan sismo de magnitud 6,2 en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades no han confirmado, pero medios locales subrayan que fueron hallados ocho cuerpos y varias personas siguen atrapadas entre los escombros.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-12-19). Mueren 111 personas por terremoto en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Cien de los fallecidos residían en Gansu y 11 en la vecina provincia de Qinghai, que también fue afectada.

teleSUR, YSM, SH (2023-12-19). Elevan a 118 la cifra de muertos por sismo en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Al conocer la noticia, el presidente Xi Jinping, llamó a hacer todo lo posible para buscar y rescatar a las personas que permanecen bajo los escombros.

Staff (2023-12-19). El más letal en China en nueve años: Ascienden al menos a 127 el número de muertos tras sismo. cubadebate.cu Un fuerte terremoto, que golpeó una zona montañosa en el noroeste de China destruyó viviendas, dejó a los habitantes al raso en una noche invernal con temperaturas bajo cero y mató a 127 personas, el temblor más letal en el país en nueve años. El sismo de magnitud 6,2 ocurrió justo antes de la medianoche del lunes e hirió a más de 700 personas.

Thierry Meyssan (2023-12-19). øSobrevivirá la dominación de Washington sobre la ONU? thealtworld.com En el momento de su creación, la Organización de las Naciones Unidas fue portadora de un ideal de igualdad entre las naciones y los pueblos. Pero, desde los primeros meses de su funcionamiento, los gobiernos de Estados Unidos y del Reino Unido apoyaron a Israel contra el pueblo palestino. Washington falsificó despues el Consejo de Seguridad poniendo el régimen instaurado en Formosa en la butaca que correspondía a China y provocando el boicot de la URSS. Hoy en día, la gran mayoría de los Estados miembros de la ONU denuncian la dominación que Washington ejerce sobre esa organización internacional y los miembros de…

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-12-19). Empresas navieras internacionales suspenden envíos por el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net Orient Overseas Container Line, China Ocean Shipping Company y Evergreen informaron sobre la detención de los servicios.

teleSUR, rzr, SH (2023-12-19). Inauguran proyecto biotecnológico de vacunas en Bogotá, Colombia. telesurtv.net El acuerdo con la farmacéutica china Sinovac permitirá la producción de vacunas contra la Covid-19, la Hepatitis A, la Varicela y la Poliomielítis.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-19). China registra sismo de magnitud 5.5 en la región de Xinjiang. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento, las autoridades chinas no han informado sobre víctimas o daños materiales a causa del nuevo temblor.

presstv.ir (2023-12-19). At least 118 dead in northwest China earthquake. presstv.ir At least 118 people were killed when an earthquake collapsed buildings in northwest China.

WSWS (2023-12-18). Australian Labor government hails US passage of AUKUS legislation. wsws.org Beyond the issue of Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, the legislation seeks to consolidate a military block clearly aimed at preparing for war against China.

Kimberly Roberson (2023-12-18). US Promotion of Banned Fukushima Seafood Contradicts Biden's Cancer Initiatives. truthout.org During their first summit of the year on November 16, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to end China's ban on imports of Japanese seafood imposed in response to Japan's discharging of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific, telling Jinping, "I want to work with you to create a brighter future for Japan-China ties for the sake… |

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). U.S. senator's 'sewage garlic' claim draws ridicule. ecns.cn An anti-China hawk in the United States Congress recently claimed that China has compromised U.S. national security by exporting garlic bulbs raised in sewage.

infobrics (2023-12-18). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Work on Antarctic research station advancing well. ecns.cn Construction of China's fifth and latest Antarctic science research station is advancing at full speed, after workers began to assemble the tallest steel columns in the station's main structure at the site on Saturday.

Alan Macleod (2023-12-18). South Korea and Japan Emerge as Key Battlegrounds in US Strategy Against China, Featuring Tim Shorrock. mintpressnews.com Dive into the intricate geopolitics of Northeast Asia with Tim Shorrock in today's MintCast interview, exploring the shaping of Japan and South Korea by the United States, their complex political landscapes, and the potential for regional unification amidst growing U.S.-China tensions…

Alan MacLeod (2023-12-18). South Korea and Japan Emerge as Key Battlegrounds in US Strategy Against China, Featuring Tim Shorrock. thealtworld.com Dive into the intricate geopolitics of Northeast Asia with Tim Shorrock in today's MintCast interview, exploring the shaping of Japan and South Korea by the United States, their complex political landscapes, and the potential for regional unification amidst growing U.S.-China tensions | As China continues rising and the U.S. attempts to dominate the world, Northeast Asia becomes an increasingly crucial battleground. The United States is trying to encircle China with a network of hundreds of military bases while building a trilateral military alliance with South Korea and Japan. But many in those countries want to…

Dave DeCamp (2023-12-18). US Increasing Military Exercises With Allies Near China. news.antiwar.com The US is increasing military exercises with its allies in the Asia Pacific that are meant as a message to China, the commander of the US Navy's Japan-based Seventh Fleet told The Washington Times. Vice Adm. Karl O. Thomas said the stepped-up exercises were meant to "deter" China, but tensions have only increased in the …

Observer R (2023-12-18). The End of Ukraine. sonar21.com According to many reports, the population of Ukraine has declined by more than half, from 40+ million to 20- million, with death, injury, and destruction widespread in the country since February 2014. Let's look at some of the stages where this outcome might have been prevented: | Stage One—The Ukraine administration of Yanukovych had negotiated a better economic deal with China and Russia than what the West was offering. China was very much interested in helping Ukraine increase agricultural production, thereby increasing exports to China. However, Yanukovych was overthrown in the 2014 Maidan revolut…

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Tibet Airlines to jointly develop plateau variant of C919 aircraft with COMAC. ecns.cn Tibet Airlines from Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Sunday signed a cooperation agreement with Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) in Shanghai to jointly develop a plateau variant of the C919 aircraft.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China's happiest city eyes high-quality development. ecns.cn Topping the list of the Happiest Cities in China for the 15th straight year, Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, is trying to create better lives for its residents through high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). First batch of projects to be supported with additional treasury bonds unveiled. ecns.cn China has issued a budget for the first batch of projects to use funds raised through the additional 1 trillion yuan ($141 billion) of sovereign bonds announced in October, China Daily learned from the Ministry of Finance.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China unveils rules on supervision of non-bank payment institutions. ecns.cn China's State Council unveiled rules on the regulation of non-bank payment institutions on Sunday, in a move to prevent financial risks, regulate the industry's growth and protect consumers' interests amid the rapid development of the sector.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Chinese economy to keep its growth momentum in 2024 despite facing challenges: official. ecns.cn China's economy faces more opportunities than challenges in 2024, with economic growth remaining on the recovery trajectory and more factors contributing to high-quality growth.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team sets off for scientific research. ecns.cn China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team composing of 29 members set off for different regions to conduct scientific research, media reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Temperatures plunge to historic lows as severe cold fronts impact most of China. ecns.cn Severe cold fronts have extended their grip over the majority of China, sending temperatures plunging below freezing and breaking historic extreme low records in multiple places, prompting authorities to deploy preventive arrangements to deal with possible extreme situations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). New railroad linking Tianjin city with Beijing Daxing airport starts commercial operation Monday. ecns.cn A new high-speed railway that links North China's port city of Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport (BDIA) will start commercial operation on Monday, according to China's state railway operator.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Over 5,000 Chinese suspects of economic crimes fleeing overseas apprehended from over 100 countries and regions: Ministry. ecns.cn More than 5,000 Chinese suspects of economic crimes fleeing overseas have been caught and arrested from over 100 countries and regions by the public security organs across the country since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). German-born panda twins arrive in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 4-year-old giant panda twins Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan, the first giant pandas born in Germany, arrived in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China sends commercial carrier rocket into space. ecns.cn The SQX-1 commercial carrier rocket carrying the Di'er-1 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 17, 2023.

_____ (2023-12-18). Is the ICC Still Relevant? Not So, Says Brazil's Lula da Silva—and He Is Not Alone. transcend.org Brazil's President Lula da Silva questioned the value of a court that does not include the US, Russia, or China. The ICC cannot be that relevant considering that major powers do not submit to its jurisdiction. The ICC is about geopolitics as much as it is about international law.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-18). Reportan sismo de magnitud 6,2 en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Las autoridades no han confirmado, pero medios locales subrayan que fueron hallados ocho cuerpos y varias personas siguen atrapadas entre los escombros.

teleSUR, YSM (2023-12-18). Mueren 111 personas por terremoto en Gansu, China. telesurtv.net Cien de los fallecidos residían en Gansu y 11 en la vecina provincia de Qinghai, que también fue afectada.

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-12-18). Empresas navieras internacionales suspenden envíos por el mar Rojo. telesurtv.net Orient Overseas Container Line, China Ocean Shipping Company y Evergreen informaron sobre la detención de los servicios.

No More Battle of Okinawa Association (2023-12-18). Ceasefire in Gaza, No War on China. counterpunch.org Gaza is under attack by Israeli forces. Hospitals, refugee camps, and schools have been bombed indiscriminately, and even the water supply, which is indispensable for survival, has been cut off. Hamas, the target of the Israeli military's attacks, has gone underground, and it is the residents who are exposed to the bombing. This reminds us

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-12-18). Guanajuato: Mexico's industrial heartland. america.cgtn.com The world is living through what many are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution. | Just as AI and modern technology are changing lives on an individual level, those advances are doing the same to industry and the assembly line. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock shows what this look like in Mexico's industrial heartland in Guanajuato state, in this first in a special series. | The state received more than $31 billion in foreign direct investment last year.

Alasdair Baverstock (2023-12-18). Mexico's Industrial Transformation. america.cgtn.com CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock brings us this special series of reports from Mexico's industrial heartland. | The world is living through what many are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Just as AI and modern technology are changing lives on an individual level, those advances are doing the same to industry and the assembly line. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock shows what this look like in Mexico's industrial heartland in Guanajuato state, in this first in a special series. The state received more than $31 billion in foreign direct investment last year.

Jim Spellman (2023-12-18). 2023 in Review: Key U.S. events. america.cgtn.com As 2023 comes to a close, we look back at the year. | A year that brought change, crisis and intrigue in the United States.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-18). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Xi hears report from HKSAR executive chief. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec. 18, President Xi Jinping met with John Lee Ka-chiu, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Lee on the current situation in Hong Kong and the work of the HKSAR government.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Railway linking Tianjin, Beijing Daxing International Airport starts operation. ecns.cn A railway connecting Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport opened on Monday. The line covers six stations, and a 47-km section is new, with a designed speed of 250 km per hour.

Kwai Lou (2023-12-19). Jimmy Lai's Trial Marks the Death of Freedom in Hong Kong. dailysceptic.org Jimmy Lai, the 76-year-old British and Hong Kong citizen and founder of the Daily Apple, is on trial for "colluding with foreign forces", in a show of power from Beijing that marks the death of freedom in the territory.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Xi hears report from Macao SAR chief executive. ecns.cn On the afternoon of Dec 18, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Ho Iat Seng, who is on a duty visit to Beijing. Xi heard a report from Ho on Macao's current situation and the Macao SAR government's work.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Permanent population of Beijing declines for a 6th consecutive year: BAI. ecns.cn Since 2017, the permanent population of Beijing has been declining for six consecutive years, and the distribution of the population shows a pattern of multiple support points and gradient distribution.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Harbin Ice and Snow World opens to public. ecns.cn The Harbin Ice and Snow World officially opened on Monday. Covering an area of 810,000 square meters, the park requires 250,000 cubic meters of ice and snow.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Qinghai affect by Gansu earthquake, mobilizes multiple personnel. ecns.cn Three cities and prefectures in Qinghai province were affected by the 6.2-magnitude earthquake in neighboring Gansu province, with the closest village to the epicenter only 12 kilometers away, local authorities said.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Rescue operations underway in quake-hit Gansu. ecns.cn Rescuers raced against time to find survivors in Gansu.

teleSUR, SH (2023-12-19). Xi Jinping llama fortalecer las operaciones tras sismo en Gansu. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping instó a avanzar en la asignación de recursos y suministros de ayuda en las regiones afectadas por el sismo de magnitud 6.2.

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). 988 km highway in Hainan fully opens to traffic. ecns.cn The total length of the coastal highway is 988.2 kilometers, linking existing roads in 12 coastal cities and counties in Hainan Province. The highway passes through 84 scenic areas.

News Desk, The Cradle. (2023-12-19). BP, Evergreen Suspend Red Sea Tanker Traffic; Yemen Continues Attacks. popularresistance.org BP said it will pause all its tanker traffic through the Red Sea following an escalation of attacks on commercial shipping by Yemen's Ansarallah resistance movement in response to Israel's brutal bombing campaign in Gaza. | "In light of the deteriorating security situation for shipping in the Red Sea, BP has decided to temporarily pause all transits through the Red Sea," the company said in a statement on 18 December. | Similarly, Taiwanese container shipping line Evergreen said on Monday that it has decided to temporarily stop accepting Israeli cargo and instructed its container ships to suspend navigation throu…

ecns.cn (2023-12-19). Food Safari in Yunnan | Steam pot meals. ecns.cn Jianshui is known as the home of purple pottery with a long history. Steam pot is an invention of Jianshui people to combine fire and water together. It also substitutes for bowls and forms a dinner. A table of steam pot meals is a symbol of Jianshui cuisine.

Kimberly Roberson (2023-12-18). US Promotion of Banned Fukushima Seafood Contradicts Biden's Cancer Initiatives. truthout.org During their first summit of the year on November 16, Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to end China's ban on imports of Japanese seafood imposed in response to Japan's discharging of radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific, telling Jinping, "I want to work with you to create a brighter future for Japan-China ties for the sake… |

WSWS (2023-12-18). Australian Labor government hails US passage of AUKUS legislation. wsws.org Beyond the issue of Australia's acquisition of nuclear-powered submarines, the legislation seeks to consolidate a military block clearly aimed at preparing for war against China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). U.S. senator's 'sewage garlic' claim draws ridicule. ecns.cn An anti-China hawk in the United States Congress recently claimed that China has compromised U.S. national security by exporting garlic bulbs raised in sewage.

infobrics (2023-12-18). China Pushes Northern Sea Route Transit Cargo to New Record. infobrics.org

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Work on Antarctic research station advancing well. ecns.cn Construction of China's fifth and latest Antarctic science research station is advancing at full speed, after workers began to assemble the tallest steel columns in the station's main structure at the site on Saturday.

Alan Macleod (2023-12-18). South Korea and Japan Emerge as Key Battlegrounds in US Strategy Against China, Featuring Tim Shorrock. mintpressnews.com Dive into the intricate geopolitics of Northeast Asia with Tim Shorrock in today's MintCast interview, exploring the shaping of Japan and South Korea by the United States, their complex political landscapes, and the potential for regional unification amidst growing U.S.-China tensions…

Alan MacLeod (2023-12-18). South Korea and Japan Emerge as Key Battlegrounds in US Strategy Against China, Featuring Tim Shorrock. thealtworld.com Dive into the intricate geopolitics of Northeast Asia with Tim Shorrock in today's MintCast interview, exploring the shaping of Japan and South Korea by the United States, their complex political landscapes, and the potential for regional unification amidst growing U.S.-China tensions | As China continues rising and the U.S. attempts to dominate the world, Northeast Asia becomes an increasingly crucial battleground. The United States is trying to encircle China with a network of hundreds of military bases while building a trilateral military alliance with South Korea and Japan. But many in those countries want to…

Observer R (2023-12-18). The End of Ukraine. sonar21.com According to many reports, the population of Ukraine has declined by more than half, from 40+ million to 20- million, with death, injury, and destruction widespread in the country since February 2014. Let's look at some of the stages where this outcome might have been prevented: | Stage One—The Ukraine administration of Yanukovych had negotiated a better economic deal with China and Russia than what the West was offering. China was very much interested in helping Ukraine increase agricultural production, thereby increasing exports to China. However, Yanukovych was overthrown in the 2014 Maidan revolut…

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Tibet Airlines to jointly develop plateau variant of C919 aircraft with COMAC. ecns.cn Tibet Airlines from Southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region on Sunday signed a cooperation agreement with Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) in Shanghai to jointly develop a plateau variant of the C919 aircraft.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China's happiest city eyes high-quality development. ecns.cn Topping the list of the Happiest Cities in China for the 15th straight year, Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province, is trying to create better lives for its residents through high-quality development.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). First batch of projects to be supported with additional treasury bonds unveiled. ecns.cn China has issued a budget for the first batch of projects to use funds raised through the additional 1 trillion yuan ($141 billion) of sovereign bonds announced in October, China Daily learned from the Ministry of Finance.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China unveils rules on supervision of non-bank payment institutions. ecns.cn China's State Council unveiled rules on the regulation of non-bank payment institutions on Sunday, in a move to prevent financial risks, regulate the industry's growth and protect consumers' interests amid the rapid development of the sector.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Chinese economy to keep its growth momentum in 2024 despite facing challenges: official. ecns.cn China's economy faces more opportunities than challenges in 2024, with economic growth remaining on the recovery trajectory and more factors contributing to high-quality growth.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team sets off for scientific research. ecns.cn China's 40th Antarctic expedition inland team composing of 29 members set off for different regions to conduct scientific research, media reported on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Temperatures plunge to historic lows as severe cold fronts impact most of China. ecns.cn Severe cold fronts have extended their grip over the majority of China, sending temperatures plunging below freezing and breaking historic extreme low records in multiple places, prompting authorities to deploy preventive arrangements to deal with possible extreme situations.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). New railroad linking Tianjin city with Beijing Daxing airport starts commercial operation Monday. ecns.cn A new high-speed railway that links North China's port city of Tianjin with Beijing Daxing International Airport (BDIA) will start commercial operation on Monday, according to China's state railway operator.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Over 5,000 Chinese suspects of economic crimes fleeing overseas apprehended from over 100 countries and regions: Ministry. ecns.cn More than 5,000 Chinese suspects of economic crimes fleeing overseas have been caught and arrested from over 100 countries and regions by the public security organs across the country since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). German-born panda twins arrive in Chengdu. ecns.cn The 4-year-old giant panda twins Meng Xiang and Meng Yuan, the first giant pandas born in Germany, arrived in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). China sends commercial carrier rocket into space. ecns.cn The SQX-1 commercial carrier rocket carrying the Di'er-1 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 17, 2023.

The Independent (2023-12-18). China launches commercial carrier rocket. independent.co.ug JIUQUAN | Xinhua | China successfully launched SQX-1 commercial carrier rocket into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China on Sunday. The rocket blasted off at 3 p.m. (Beijing Time) from the launch site, sending the Di'er-1 satellite into the planned orbit. It was the sixth flight mission of the SQX-1 commercial …

No More Battle of Okinawa Association (2023-12-18). Ceasefire in Gaza, No War on China. counterpunch.org Gaza is under attack by Israeli forces. Hospitals, refugee camps, and schools have been bombed indiscriminately, and even the water supply, which is indispensable for survival, has been cut off. Hamas, the target of the Israeli military's attacks, has gone underground, and it is the residents who are exposed to the bombing. This reminds us

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Permanent population of Beijing declines for a 6th consecutive year: BAI. ecns.cn Since 2017, the permanent population of Beijing has been declining for six consecutive years, and the distribution of the population shows a pattern of multiple support points and gradient distribution.

ecns.cn (2023-12-18). Harbin Ice and Snow World opens to public. ecns.cn The Harbin Ice and Snow World officially opened on Monday. Covering an area of 810,000 square meters, the park requires 250,000 cubic meters of ice and snow.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Beijing police detain man responsible for leaking personal medical records. ecns.cn A man has been placed under administrative detention by Beijing police for leaking a patient's personal medical records, the public security department of Shunyi district said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Managing differences amid collaboration stressed. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has called on China and Vietnam to advance pragmatic cooperation and effectively manage their problems and differences.

ecns.cn (2023-12-13). Not even snow will stop Professor Ge from his passion. ecns.cn After the snowfall in Beijing on Monday, a netizen captured a touching scene on the campus of the University of Science and Technology Beijing: Professor Ge Changchun, 89, braving the cold to ride to the laboratory, reported Beijing Daily.

Aram Aharonian (2023-12-14). Argentina was on the brink: did it step forward? pressenza.com The far-right Javier Milei is the new president of Argentina for the next four years: on taking office he ratified his "chainsaw" plan and said that the adjustment would fall on the state and not on the private sector, but acknowledged that it would hurt "activity, employment and wages". It is not a dream or a dystopia, it is real. | It was not a defeat of Peronism, or of Kirchnerism, it was a defeat of all progressivism, of the left, not only of Argentina but of all of Latin America. Milei will be another voice of the US and European neo-fascism in the region, a spearhead against China, the main trading partner,…

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). China overtakes U.S. in coffee outlets: report. ecns.cn China has overtaken the U.S. as the largest branded coffee shop market in the world by outlets, according to a report by World Coffee Portal released on Tuesday.

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ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Expansion of resources for non-SOEs high on agenda. ecns.cn China has strengthened financial support measures to promote the robust growth of the private economy, with expanding financing channels for private enterprises high on its work agenda.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Vaccine manufacturers step up production to prevent infections. ecns.cn As influenza viruses spread, vaccine makers in China are speeding up efforts to guarantee supply, in order to safeguard citizens during the ongoing flu outbreak.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Boosting consumption high on 2024 agenda. ecns.cn China is likely to take more steps to revive consumer demand and boost spending appetites next year as it seeks to inject strong impetus into a consumption-led recovery amid pressure from subdued demand and property sector weakness.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Beijing reiterates position on South China Sea. ecns.cn China defended its recent maritime law enforcement activities in waters near Ren'ai Reef and Huangyan Island on Wednesday, and decried the United States' endorsement of the Philippines' maritime provocation.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Record-breaking cold sweeps North China. ecns.cn A cold wave, the strongest so far this winter, is sweeping across large parts of China, with northern regions experiencing record-breaking cold temperatures.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). World Bank, ADB project China GDP growth of 5.2% in 2023. ecns.cn The World Bank has predicted China's economy will have grown 5.2 percent in 2023, with momentum expected to stabilize in the near term, propelled by a gradual recovery of consumer sentiment and policy stimulus.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Beijing braces for snowfall. ecns.cn The second snow hit Beijing on Wednesday, turning the city all white overnight.

Observer R (2023-12-14). DINNER WITH THE OLIGARCHS. sonar21.com This article is intended to help shed light on some of the reported murky dealings in both Russia and China as the communist system ran into serious trouble. American influence upended the old order in Russia during the period of Yeltsin and the same happened in China during the Jiang period, although to a lessor degree. In addition, many of the Western political, economic, and social ideas became fashionable in both countries. | Russia led the way in adopting Western ways, without stopping to investigate whether they were good or bad, or how to adopt them successfully. China made great efforts to avoid the…

Pivot to Peace (2023-12-14). Statement on Kurt Campbell's nomination to be Deputy Secretary of State. peacepivot.org On November 1, President Joe Biden announced Kurt Campbell's appointment as Deputy Secretary of State. For anyone concerned about the dangerous state of relations between the United States and China, this is a troubling development. Kurt Campbell has been one of the principal advocates of a hostile and belligerent posture toward China over the past …

Laith Fadel (2023-12-14). AI's digital likeness blends the lines of reality. america.cgtn.com Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been at the forefront of tech news as it enters numerous sectors, including content creation. That includes industries where AI video and images, and even digital likenesses are blending the lines of reality. CGTN's Mark Niu has more.

teleSUR-hvh, DRL (2023-12-14). Presidente ruso repasa agenda internacional en "Línea directa" telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que las relaciones entre Rusia y China se encuentran en un nivel "sin precedentes".

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-14). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

ecns.cn (2023-12-14). Large gold deposit discovered in Inner Mongolia. ecns.cn A large-scale gold deposit whose value is estimated at 17 billion yuan ($2.38 billion) was discovered recently in Urad Middle Banner of Bayannuur, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, during a geological exploration.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China's largest onshore wind power base at full-capacity production. ecns.cn China's largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Sunday, said its operator China General Nuclear Power Corporation.

infobrics (2023-12-11). Expanding BRICS for Numerical Strength or Ensuring Qualitative Geopolitical Influence. infobrics.org As stipulated by the guidelines, Russia takes over BRICS [Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa] from January 2024. With the heightening of geopolitical tensions, Russia's priority focus is on the group's possible enlargement to counter U.S. hegemony. It plans to push seriously for critical reforms in the international financial architecture and create a solidified platform for building an equitable multipolar world order…

infobrics (2023-12-11). China, and All of Asia Gear Up for Russia's Northern Sea Route Supply Chain. infobrics.org With the Suez now considered a risk, and EU gas supplies dead, Asia is intent on taking up Russia's gas and supply chain volumes…

infobrics (2023-12-11). China Donates 450 Generators to Address SA Power Cuts. infobrics.org The generators have arrived in South Africa but will be officially received by Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa…

tvbrics (2023-12-11). It is produced 695.41 million metric tonnes of grain in China. tvbrics.com New record grain production made a positive contribution to stabilising the world grain market and ensuring global food security…

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Wave of respiratory illness easing. ecns.cn The number of children with respiratory illness visiting hospital pediatric departments is trending downward in China, health officials said on Sunday, adding that a recent nationwide surge in respiratory disease cases had not disrupted normal healthcare services.

Alina Ramos Martin (2023-12-11). China stresses mutually beneficial cooperation with Vietnam. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) China highlighted the pragmatic cooperation with Vietnam and the tangible benefits for both peoples, on the occasion of the upcoming visit of President Xi Jinping to that country.

Binoy Kampmark (2023-12-11). Accidents of Eccentricity: Israel's Pacific Hold. counterpunch.org Cunning, subtle, understated. Israeli policy in the Pacific has seen United Nations votes cast in its favor, the foreign policies of certain countries adjusted, and favors switched. While China may be considered the big, threatening beast competing alongside that large, clumsy figure called the United States, the small state of Israel is directing its expertise,

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). China's grain production increases. ecns.cn China produced 695.41 million metric tons of grain this year, a year-on-year increase of 8.88 million tons, or 1.3 percent, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). China, Arab states ready to advance cooperation on renewables, says official. ecns.cn With a good foundation laid for cooperation on renewable energy development, China and Arab countries have made progress in jointly promoting renewables, said an official with the National Energy Administration.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Enormous potential in economic and trade cooperation between China and Vietnam. ecns.cn This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Cold wave sweeps through northern China. ecns.cn As a cold wave swept through northern China, the capital Beijing welcomed its first snow of the winter on Sunday evening. Traffic in Beijing has also been affected by the snowfall, with heavy congestion during the morning rush hour.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). Wind-solar energy storage, transmission base in N China. ecns.cn Zhangbei's National Wind and Solar Energy Storage and Transmission Demonstration Project is the world's largest station, integrating wind power, photovoltaic cells, energy storage devices and smart power transmission.

ecns.cn (2023-12-11). China wins ITTF Mixed Team World Cup. ecns.cn China beat South Korea 8-1 to win the first edition of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup on Sunday.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2023-12-11). China rejects EU accusations of human rights violation. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) China today rejected accusations by the European Union (EU) over an alleged violation of human rights in China and accused the bloc of damaging the country's image.

ecsorinoco (2023-12-11). More Reflections on Multipolarity. orinocotribune.com By Hanna Eid — Dec 7, 2023 | An analysis of Samir Amin's four criteria in "National States: What is the Way Forward?" | The four criteria of a 'reliable' multipolar world, as posited by Samir Amin are as follows: Europe should chart an independent path from the Atlanticist one it has treaded for 400 years, China should redouble its efforts at socialist construction intentionally, the countries of the South should revive the Bandung legacy of a 'united front', and a reorganization of national and international systems of rights. | In this article, I hope to revisit these four criteria in light of new interna…

WSWS (2023-12-11). Australia signs anti-China security agreement with Papua New Guinea. wsws.org The security pact effectively commits the former Australian colony to the escalating US-led confrontation with China, and is viewed as a model for similar deals with other countries across Pacific.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China's largest onshore wind power base at full-capacity production. ecns.cn China's largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Sunday.China's largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Sunday, said its operator China General Nuclear Power Corporation.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). (W.E. Talk)To Understand China's Success, First Understand Chinese Civilization. ecns.cn According to Martin Jacques, to understand the success of China's development, we must understand the Chinese civilization since China is not just a nation-state, but a civilization-state, with many of its thoughts deeply rooted in Confucianism. Westerners have been brought up to essentially believe that their way of doing things is an exemplar for the rest of the world. One fallacy of that is failing to understand how human rights operate in China.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). (W.E. Talk)The Latin Bridge Between Chinese and Western Dialogue. ecns.cn Austrian sinologist Leopold Leeb came to China in 1995 to do his doctoral research in philosophy. After receiving his doctorate from Peking University in 1999, he worked as a translator and researcher at the Institute of World Religions under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences till 2004. His research interests include Western classical languages, ancient and medieval literature, philosophy and religion. His major publications include Zhang Heng, Science and Religion and several Latin textbooks and dictionaries.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China's third C919 aircraft delivered to China Eastern Airlines. ecns.cn Coded B-919D, the third C919 large jetliner arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, December 9, 2023.The third of China's self-developed large C919 jetliners was delivered to China Eastern Airlines in Shanghai on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China sends 500th Long March rocket into space. ecns.cn China used a Long March 2D carrier rocket on Sunday morning to place several remote-sensing satellites into space, marking the 500th launch of the Long March family.

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ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China, Europe hold conference on innovation, clean energy. ecns.cn The China-Europe Science and Technology Innovation Day &2023 China-Europe Clean Energy Industry Innovation Cooperation Conference was held recently in Beijing.The China-Europe Science and Technology Innovation Day &2023 China-Europe Clean Energy Industry Innovation Cooperation Conference, focusing on the fields of clean energy such as wind, solar, storage, and hydrogen, was held recently in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Global conference on best practice of carbon neutrality held during COP28. ecns.cn A forum on low-carbon transport and new energy vehicles attracts over 70 attendants on Dec 5, 2023 at the China Pavilion at the COP28 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China, Vietnam eye closer people-to-people bonds. ecns.cn Within the framework of the 15th Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism Fair, an antiphonal singing exchange activity was held on Beilun River, the border river between China and Vietnam, on November 30. | Chinese and Vietnamese singers performed songs praising the close friendship between the people of the two countries.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). China launches new remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn China on Sunday launched a Long March-2D carrier rocket, placing a remote sensing satellite in space.

ecns.cn (2023-12-10). Artist Cai Guoqiang creates firework display in E China's Fujian. ecns.cn Over 3,000 drones and over 15,000 fireworks shells lit up the night in Quanzhou, east China's Fujian Province on Friday. "ÄÄ…

The Independent (2023-12-10). Interview: China-EU Summit strengthens mutual political trust, says Croatia's former president. independent.co.ug ZAGREB | Xinhua |The summit of China and the European Union (EU) is significant for strengthening mutual political trust and bilateral cooperation and further efforts need to be made to improve bilateral ties, Croatia's former president Ivo Josipovic told Xinhua in an interview. The China-EU Summit was an opportunity work towards restoring mutual political trust …

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Joel Richards (2023-12-09). Javier Milei prepares to take oath as Argentina's president. america.cgtn.com On Sunday, December 10, Javier Milei will take office as President of Argentina. The Libertarian has promised "shock" therapy to address the country's economic troubles, but since winning the election the president-elect has moderated his agenda.

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ecns.cn (2023-12-08). U.S. urged to correct bias on EV makers. ecns.cn China has asked the United States to correct its discriminatory measures — which will exclude Chinese electric vehicles and relevant products from obtaining tax credits from next year.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). Chinese envoy to UN calls for increase in humanitarian aid for people affected by Ukraine conflict ahead of winter. ecns.cn Chinese envoy to the UN called for an increase in humanitarian aid efforts ahead of winter, and reiterated that China's stance on the Ukraine issue has not changed, emphasizing its commitment to mediation and promoting dialogue.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). Third homegrown C919 plane to enter China Eastern Airline's flying fleet. ecns.cn China Eastern Airlines said it will welcome the third homegrown C919 aircraft soon, according to information released through a China Eastern investor interactive platforms on Monday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). Ample funds power infrastructure projects across China. ecns.cn Chinese provinces are propelling a fresh wave of infrastructure construction as well as accelerating the pace of existing projects, powered by sustained fund inflow through government bonds and bank loans.

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ecns.cn (2023-12-08). China's NEV sector helps combat climate change. ecns.cn China's auto industry is expected to play a bigger role in combating climate change thanks to its leading position in electrification, said officials and experts.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). Exports expected to see 4th-quarter resurgence. ecns.cn China is likely to achieve its annual goals for ensuring the stability and enhancing the quality of foreign trade, with positive factors continuing to take effect in the fourth quarter, government officials and analysts said on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). China supports developing nations on climate change. ecns.cn While promoting climate adaptation at home, China will continue to support other developing nations to adapt to the climate crisis, said Zhao Yingmin, vice-minister of ecology and environment.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). Steps taken to reduce delivery food waste. ecns.cn With online food orders taking off in recent years, China's food delivery platforms and the restaurant industry are taking measures to reduce food waste.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). Insights | Former ABC VP: Improving U.S.-China communication beneficial for the whole world. ecns.cn The U.S.-China leaders' summit meeting earlier this month has attracted world attention for its particular relevance today. It is "the first step of a thousand-mile journey" and could lead to betterment in the bilateral relationship, which could be beneficial for not only the two countries but also the whole world, noted Harvey Dzodin, senior fellow at the Center for China & Globalization and former vice president of ABC Television, in an exclusive interview with China News Network recently.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). China issues action plan for improving air quality. ecns.cn China's State Council, the country's cabinet, issued an action plan on Thursday for the continuous improvement of air quality. Under the plan, China should boost the development of new energy and clean energy.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). Mascot for Spring Festival Gala released. ecns.cn Named Long Chenchen, or the "dragon of Chenchen," the mascot for China's upcoming Dragon Spring Festival Gala has been released, with a lot of design details showing the aesthetics of Chinese cultural elements.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2023-12-08). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.

ecns.cn (2023-12-08). Upward trend continues in China's foreign trade. ecns.cn China's total imports and exports of goods in November grew by 0.3 percentage points from the previous month to 1.2 percent year-on-year, according to data released Thursday by the General Administration of Customs.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). Expo shines spotlight on supply chains. ecns.cn China's active support for global supply chain cooperation will help both domestic and foreign businesses accelerate digital and green transformation, effectively spurring innovation and fostering collaborations among a wide range of stakeholders.

D. Raghunandan (2023-11-29). The dark side of SpaceX's flight of innovation. peoplesdispatch.org The massive Starship superheavy lift launch vehicle by Elon Musk's SpaceX company took off on its second test flight on November 18. | The largest and most powerful launcher ever built weighs 5,000 tonnes and can carry payloads of 100-150 tonnes. The launcher is a two-stage vehicle comprising the booster and the spaceship atop, both stages powered by SpaceX's own Raptor engine, 33 of which power the booster. | Starship itself is highly innovative and intended to be fully reusable to sharply reduce launch costs, a cornerstone of Musk's vision for earth-orbital and inter-planetary missions. | Starship, intended…

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). Xi'an city counts 20,897 China-Europe freight train runs since 2013. ecns.cn The China-European freight train (Xi'an) has experienced a consistent uptick in volume each year since its maiden run in 2013.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). Sizzling growth in catering segment powers recovery of consumption. ecns.cn With the January-September sales revenue of China's catering segment growing by nearly 19 percent year-on-year to 3.7 trillion yuan ($517.2 billion).

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). Scientist hails accuracy of satellite data. ecns.cn The Macao Science Satellite 1 network, China's leading space-based geomagnetic monitoring system, has achieved remarkable feats and attracted scientists from around the world, according to a top member of the program.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). China updates train ticket purchasing for foreigners. ecns.cn China has recently optimized its train ticket purchasing and checking services for international travelers, the China State Railway Group Co said on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). Chinese IT engineer caught in foreign espionage plot. ecns.cn China's Ministry of State Security has warned the public about foreign espionage activities under the guise of safety protocol testing, following the case of an IT engineer who was hired by a foreign intelligence agency to deploy malware onto China's military and high-tech companies.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). Japanese vessels illegally enter territorial waters off Diaoyu Islands. ecns.cn China Coast Guard said that it had expelled multiple Japanese vessels that illegally entered the territorial waters off the Diaoyu Islands.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). WTO event may see nation championing trading system reform. ecns.cn China is expected to play an important role in promoting reforms at the World Trade Organization and ensuring practical outcomes at the multilateral trade body's 13th Ministerial Conference next year.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). Court doubles down against domestic abuse. ecns.cn China's top court has reiterated its pledge to resolutely crack down on domestic violence, whether it is physical or mental, and to protect its victims.

ecns.cn (2023-11-29). University opens course to improve parenting skills. ecns.cn To help parents be better parents in today's fast-evolving society, East China Normal University in Shanghai has launched a "mini-major" in family education.

WSWS (2023-11-29). Heightened US-China tensions impact Taiwan's presidential election campaign. wsws.org Next year's election has taken on global significance as the Biden administration, following on from Trump, has deliberately transformed Taiwan into a dangerous flashpoint for war with China.

WSWS (2023-11-29). South Korean president visits Europe to promote US-led war drive against China. wsws.org Yoon's trip points to the integration of European imperialist powers into the web of military alliances and partnerships in the Indo-Pacific to prepare for conflict with Beijing.

presstv.ir (2023-11-29). Crowds pack China's Beijing hospital after respiratory illness surge. presstv.ir Eyewitness footage showed an overcrowded waiting area at the Beijing Children's Hospital.