____ (2023-03-16). China, Iran, Russia hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman, safeguarding maritime security. ecns.cn The navies of China, Iran and Russia are holding a joint maritime exercise starting Wednesday in a move to enhance cooperation as well as to safeguard maritime security and regional peace.

Felix Abt (2023-03-16). "Provoked" NATO Expansion, "Unprovoked" Ukraine War, and the Dire "China Threat" globalresearch.ca

____ (2023-03-16). Beijing launches first direct China-Europe freight train service. ecns.cn A cargo train loaded with 55 containers left Beijing Thursday morning for the Russian capital Moscow, marking the launch of the first direct China-Europe freight train service from the Chinese capital.

_____ (2023-03-16). US Meddling in Thai Elections: Seeking to Create an Anti-China Proxy. journal-neo.org

____ (2023-03-16). Tech firms' role in innovation push underlined. ecns.cn China's drive to achieve greater self-reliance and bolster its strength in science and technology is expected to safeguard industrial and supply chains and foster new growth drivers, according to national legislators, political advisers and experts.

____ (2023-03-16). Large cruise vessel building seen as milestone. ecns.cn China has built enormous cargo vessels among other types of oceangoing ships. But if there were one area in which it had not yet made its mark, it would be large cruise ships. That is about to change.

____ (2023-03-16). China's manufacturers embrace transition to green, smart construction equipment. ecns.cn Chinese manufacturers of construction equipment are ready to embrace a greener and more intelligent future, presenting electric versions of multiple vehicles and the application of smart technologies at North America's largest construction trade show opened here on Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-16). Xi: Diversity key to modernization. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, proposed the Global Civilization Initiative on Wednesday, calling for respect for the diversity of civilizations.

____ (2023-03-16). Cross-border e-commerce injects stronger impetus into foreign trade. ecns.cn Cross-border e-commerce has played an increasingly important role in stabilizing China's foreign trade and provided a new way for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs to expand their footprint in overseas markets, experts said.

____ (2023-03-16). 7.0-magnitude quake hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand: CENC. ecns.cn A 7.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the Kermadec Islands of New Zealand at 8: 56 a.m. Thursday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

____ (2023-03-16). Chinese envoy blasts U.S. for its handling of Security Council draft resolution on S. Sudan. ecns.cn China's envoy to the United Nations called the United States irresponsible and ignorant for its handling of a Security Council draft resolution on South Sudan.

____ (2023-03-16). China targets mobile apps to protect personal information: white paper. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have inspected 3.22 million mobile applications since 2019 to protect personal information, issuing notices of criticism to or removing about 3,000 applications that violated laws and regulations.

____ (2023-03-16). China's cyber legislation framework basically formed: white paper. ecns.cn China has formed a cyber legislation framework with the Constitution as the foundation, supported by laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, local regulations and local administrative rules, said a white paper published Thursday.

____ (2023-03-16). China's Long March-11 rocket conducts 16 consecutive successful launches. ecns.cn China's Long March-11 carrier rocket has successfully carried out 16 consecutive launches as of Wednesday, according to the developer.

____ (2023-03-16). China issues white paper on law-based cyberspace governance in new era. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Law-Based Cyberspace Governance in the New Era."

____ (2023-03-16). Chinese envoy blasts U.S. for its handling of Security Council draft resolution on S. Sudan. ecns.cn China's envoy to the United Nations called the United States irresponsible and ignorant for its handling of a Security Council draft resolution on South Sudan.

____ (2023-03-16). China targets mobile apps to protect personal information: white paper. ecns.cn Chinese authorities have inspected 3.22 million mobile applications since 2019 to protect personal information, issuing notices of criticism to or removing about 3,000 applications that violated laws and regulations.

____ (2023-03-16). China's cyber legislation framework basically formed: white paper. ecns.cn China has formed a cyber legislation framework with the Constitution as the foundation, supported by laws, administrative regulations, departmental rules, local regulations and local administrative rules, said a white paper published Thursday.

____ (2023-03-16). China's Long March-11 rocket conducts 16 consecutive successful launches. ecns.cn China's Long March-11 carrier rocket has successfully carried out 16 consecutive launches as of Wednesday, according to the developer.

____ (2023-03-16). China issues white paper on law-based cyberspace governance in new era. ecns.cn China's State Council Information Office on Thursday released a white paper titled "China's Law-Based Cyberspace Governance in the New Era."

____ (2023-03-16). China actively explores new models of cyber justice: white paper. ecns.cn China has been actively exploring new channels, domains and models for further integrating internet technology with judicial activities, according to a white paper published Thursday.

____ (2023-03-16). China takes gold in women's team sprint at UCI Track Nations Cup. ecns.cn China bagged the women's team sprint gold medal on Wednesday at the 2023 International Cycling Union (UCI) Track Nations Cup in Cairo.

____ (2023-03-16). China ready to continue efforts toward resolving Yemeni issue: envoy. ecns.cn China stands ready to continue its unwavering efforts toward resolving the Yemeni issue, hoping the Saudi-Iranian agreement to resume ties can help mitigate the situation in Yemen, a Chinese envoy said on Wednesday.

____ (2023-03-16). Hainan gives financial support to talents worldwide. ecns.cn South China's Hainan Province has decided to give financial support to outstanding young talents engaged in applied basic research, engineering technology R&D, scientific research achievements transformation and entrepreneurship, without nationality restrictions.

____ (2023-03-16). Beijing launches its first China-Europe freight train, connecting the two capitals. ecns.cn Beijing has become one of the latest localities in China to adopt the China-Europe freight train platform on Thursday, as localities vie to participate in the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).

____ (2023-03-16). China plans to allow home nursery services in latest move to encourage childbirth. ecns.cn China's top health authority has announced plans to allow for the establishment of childcare facilities in private homes. This move is aimed at encouraging childbirth, particularly as the country recorded negative population growth for the first time last year.

____ (2023-03-16). China launches Shiyan-19 satellite. ecns.cn A Long March-11 carrier rocket carrying the Shiyan-19 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, March 15, 2023.

____ (2023-03-16). Visitors flock to Wuhan University to admire cherry blossoms. ecns.cn Visitors flock to Wuhan University to enjoy the cherry blossoms in central China's Hubei Province, March 15, 2023.

Staff (2023-03-16). President Maduro to China's Communist Party: 'The Times of The Empires Are Over'. orinocotribune.com This Wednesday, March 15, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced, "The times of the empires are over, the times of the peoples have arrived for now and forever," speaking at the High-Level Dialogue between the Communist Party of China and World Political Parties, the main theme of which is: The Road to Modernization: Responsibility of Political Parties. | In a virtual conference, President Maduro proposed "building a community with a common destiny" that restores world balance, in reference to Chinese President Xi Jinping's strategy of building an international environment on the basis of cooperation. "Let…

____ (2023-03-16). Chinese FM meets with HKSAR chief executive in Beijing. ecns.cn Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang met with Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) John Lee in Beijing to exchange views on the diplomatic work related to Hong Kong on Thursday.

____ (2023-03-16). State Councilor meets with HKSAR chief executive. ecns.cn State Councilor and Minister of Foreign Affairs Qin Gang on Thursday met with John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), in Beijing to exchange their views on diplomatic work related to the HKSAR.

____ (2023-03-16). Peach flowers bloom at Summer Palace. ecns.cn Peach blossoms are in full bloom beside the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace, Beijing, March 15, 2023.

____ (2023-03-16). High-end ships transforming maritime biz. ecns.cn Shanghai-based shipbuilders have been accelerating the development of specialized areas and setting ambitious targets for 2023.Those moves are expected to help the nation's shipbuilding industry as it becomes a world powerhouse in the field through high-quality development.

____ (2023-03-16). New blood biomarkers identify early Alzheimer's disease. ecns.cn Researchers at Shanghai-based Huashan Hospital of Fudan University have identified a new blood biomarker that may help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) in its early stage.

____ (2023-03-16). Wild animals spotted in Qinghai. ecns.cn Tianjun County has monitored an increasing population of wild animals in the area in recent years, as the local government has stepped up protection efforts.

____ (2023-03-16). Chinese mainland resumes entry of chilled largehead hairtail, frozen horse mackerel from Taiwan. ecns.cn The Chinese mainland resumes the entry of chilled largehead hairtail and frozen horse mackerel from the Taiwan region starting from Wednesday, said a mainland spokesperson.

teleSUR, nbb, JCM (2023-03-16). China elimina restricciones impuestas por la pandemia. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Exteriores anunció que las áreas que no requerían visado antes de la pandemia volverán a ser de libre acceso.

Staff (2023-03-16). Verdaderas razones de la histeria acerca de TikTok. cubadebate.cu Bélgica, Dinamarca y la Comisión Europea prohíben a los funcionarios usar TikTok, diguiendo el ejemplo de Estados Unidos. Esta prohibición carece de todo fundamento, pero dista mucho de ser inocua. Se impone en el marco de la nueva Guerra Fría contra China. øSe está apoderando de nosotros la fiebre de la guerra?

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-16). China y Venezuela coinciden en reformar gobernanza global. telesurtv.net Xi Jinping inauguró más temprano la Reunión de Alto Nivel del PCCh en Diálogo con los Partidos Políticos Mundiales, la cual sesiona en línea.

Staff (2023-03-16). La "crisis de los globos": Aumenta la retórica agresiva de Estados Unidos contra China. cubadebate.cu

____ (2023-03-15). China strongly opposes AUKUS nuclear submarine plans. ecns.cn We've repeatedly said that the establishment of the so-called AUKUS security partnership between the US, the UK and Australia to promote cooperation on nuclear submarines and other cutting-edge military technologies is a typical Cold War mentality.

____ (2023-03-15). China urges Japan to heed concerns of all parties on nuclear-contaminated water disposal. ecns.cn Twelve years on, the Japanese government, instead of learning the painful lesson of the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant accident, is set on pushing through the ocean discharge plan in an attempt to shift the risk of nuclear pollution onto all humanity. A responsible country would never do such things and this simply runs counter to the international obligations Japan should fulfill.

WSWS (2023-03-15). IYSSE holds anti-war demonstrations in front of two major universities in Sri Lanka. wsws.org The two events in Sri Lanka were part of a global series being held by the IYSSE to fight for the end of the war in Ukraine and to prevent the US-led plans for conflict with China.

Caitlin Johnstone. (2023-03-15). The Drums Of War With China Are Beating Much Louder Now. popularresistance.org Comments from both Washington and Beijing have suddenly become much more pointed and aggressive in recent days, with talk about hot war now being discussed as not just a real possibility but in many cases as a probability. Let's have a look at some of the most significant recent developments. The Chinese government has finally broken from its usual restrained commentary on the way the empire has been aggressively encircling the PRC with war machinery in ways that Washington would never permit itself to be encircled and waging economic warfare that it itself would never tolerate.

Peter Cronau, Consortium News. (2023-03-15). Majority Of Australians Oppose US War On China. popularresistance.org A majority of Australians (51 percent) want Australia to adopt a policy of neutrality when it comes to considering a U.S. war against China, according to the latest polling by the Lowy Institute think tank. | The poll, conducted in 2022, reinforces earlier polling by the Lowy Institute that found most Australians, while happy to support military involvement in humanitarian interventions or peacekeeping, do not want the country to support U.S. military action in a war against China — and the number of Australians saying this is increasing each year polled (2020 63 percent, up from 2013 60 percent). | This ru…

____ (2023-03-15). China Energy's massive hydropower station to open in March 2024. ecns.cn Maerdang hydropower station, the highest-altitude facility of its kind on the upper reaches of the Yellow River, is currently under construction and is expected to begin operations in March 2024.

____ (2023-03-15). Laos launches online ticketing service for China-Laos Railway. ecns.cn The Laos section of the China-Laos Railway officially launched a mobile ticketing APP on Tuesday, marking Laos' railway entering the era of online ticket booking.

____ (2023-03-15). EMO Hannover 2023 to land in China in mid-March. ecns.cn The global tour press conference of EMO Hannover 2023 will land in China in mid-March.

____ (2023-03-15). China's industrial output up 2.4 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 2.4 percent year on year in the first two months of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

____ (2023-03-15). China's retail sales up 3.5 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's retail sales of consumer goods increased 3.5 percent year on year in the first two months of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

____ (2023-03-15). China's fixed-asset investment up 5.5 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's fixed-asset investment went up 5.5 percent in the first two months of this year, 0.4 percentage points higher than the full-year growth rate of 2022, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

____ (2023-03-15). China's average surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.6 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn China's average surveyed urban unemployment rate stood at 5.6 percent in the first two months of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Wednesday.

____ (2023-03-15). China resumes outbound group tours to 60 countries. ecns.cn China resumed outbound group tours to another 40 countries and regions from Wednesday, bringing the total number of outbound group tour destinations to 60, according to a release by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

____ (2023-03-15). SVB demise a wake-up call to banks. ecns.cn Financial experts in China said Silicon Valley Bank's demise in the United States appears to suggest it is probably time for the U.S. Federal Reserve to reconsider sustained aggressive rate hikes, which many believe have caused lethal liquidity problems in banks like SVB.

____ (2023-03-15). China-Europe freight trains enable faster two-way trade. ecns.cn The recent arrival of a China-Europe freight train, loaded with 102 containers from Europe, at a logistics park in Zengcheng district of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, marked the two-way opening of trade in the eastern highway and rail intermodal hub of the city.

____ (2023-03-15). China opposes UK's Integrated Review hyping Taiwan question. ecns.cn China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the updated Integrated Review of Security, Defense, Development and Foreign Policy released by the British government, which portrays China as an "epoch-defining challenge" and hypes up the Taiwan question.

____ (2023-03-15). Researchers discover possible turtle swim track from late Triassic. ecns.cn Researchers have discovered a possible turtle swim track from the Third Member of the Late Triassic Xujiahe Formation in Pengzhou City of southwest China's Sichuan Province.

____ (2023-03-15). China scraps mandatory mask wearing for teachers, students. ecns.cn China has scrapped mandatory mask wearing for school students and teachers, a fresh move linked to relaxed COVID-19 preventive measures since nearly 300 million teachers and students across the country returned to campus a month ago.

____ (2023-03-15). China opposes UK's Integrated Review hyping Taiwan question. ecns.cn China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to the updated Integrated Review of Security, Defense, Development and Foreign Policy released by the British government, which portrays China as an "epoch-defining challenge" and hypes up the Taiwan question.

____ (2023-03-15). Researchers discover possible turtle swim track from late Triassic. ecns.cn Researchers have discovered a possible turtle swim track from the Third Member of the Late Triassic Xujiahe Formation in Pengzhou City of southwest China's Sichuan Province.

____ (2023-03-15). China scraps mandatory mask wearing for teachers, students. ecns.cn China has scrapped mandatory mask wearing for school students and teachers, a fresh move linked to relaxed COVID-19 preventive measures since nearly 300 million teachers and students across the country returned to campus a month ago.

____ (2023-03-15). Mount Siguniang 'floats' over Chengdu skyline. ecns.cn Stunning scenery of Chengdu skyline with the highest peak of snow-covered Mount Siguniang at the background after heavy wind, southwest China's Sichuan Province, March 13, 2023.

____ (2023-03-15). Land purchase certificate 800 years ago unearthed in Shanxi. ecns.cn Photo released on March 14, 2023 shows a land purchase certificate, dating back to 1190 to 1196, unearthed from a Jin tomb (1115-1234) at Yuanqu county, Yuncheng, north China's Shanxi Province, March 14, 2023.

WSWS (2023-03-15). Big political issues discussed on SEP campaign in flood-affected Australian regional city. wsws.org Our campaigns found a great deal of concern about the rabid headlines during the week, declaring a "Red Alert" to prepare the population, the military and the entire economy for a war against China within three years.

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-15). US-Philippines Annual Military Drills Will Be the Biggest Ever. news.antiwar.com The US and the Philippines will conduct their largest-ever annual military exercises together in April amid heightened tensions with China, Reuters reported Tuesday. The annual Balikatan exercises will be held from April 11 to 28, and about 17,600 military personnel will take part, including 12,000 US troops. About 111 Australian soldiers will also take part. …

WSWS (2023-03-15). Chinese-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia raises alarm bells in Washington. wsws.org While the official response has been muted, US media commentaries point to deep concerns in Washington that Beijing has stolen a march on the US and is playing a more prominent role in the strategic energy-rich Middle East.

____ (2023-03-15). Giant pandas enjoy refreshments at Chongqing Zoo. ecns.cn Four giant pandas, Shuang Shuang, Chong Chong, Xi Xi and Qing Qing, enjoy their refreshments, attracting many visitors, at Chongqing Zoo, March 15, 2023.

____ (2023-03-15). Building begins on railway bridge over Hangzhou Bay. ecns.cn The first pile foundation for the Hangzhou Bay Railway Bridge, an integral part of the Nantong-Suzhou-Jiaxing-Ningbo High-speed Railway, was drilled in Haiyan county, Zhejiang province, on Friday.

UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute (2023-03-14). Friday 4/21: DNA Day 2023. indybay.org Baskin Engineering Courtyard, 606 Engineering Loop, Santa Cruz, CA 95064…

UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute (2023-03-14). Friday 4/21: DNA Day 2023. indybay.org Baskin Engineering Courtyard, 606 Engineering Loop, Santa Cruz, CA 95064…

Fight Back (2023-03-13). Against Trotskyism: Trotsky and the Chinese Revolution. fightbacknews.org Given the trajectory of Trotsky's line on the USSR, it shouldn't surprising that his theories missed the mark on China as well. In fact, if they had been followed, it is clear that they would have done considerable harm to the Chinese revolution. On the question of China, there are two main things that stand out regarding the position of Trotsky and his followers. First, there is the ever present failure to grasp the national-colonial question in the era of imperialism, and second, there is the failure to understand the united front in relation to that. | The Chinese revolution, led by Mao Zedong and the Communis…

Editor (2023-03-13). Chris Hedges: Ukraine's Death by Proxy. scheerpost.com Ukraine is a pawn for militarists intent on degrading Russia and ultimately China in a self-defeating quest to ensure U.S. global hegemony. The end of this war, like most proxy wars, will be ugly.

____ (2023-03-13). China launches new remote sensing satellite. ecns.cn China successfully sent a new remote sensing satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, located in the country's northwest region, on Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). Reaching 2023 GDP growth target requires redoubled efforts: Chinese premier. ecns.cn To achieve the 2023 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of around 5 percent on the current high base of China's economic output is not an easy task and requires redoubled efforts, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China to continue to deepen reform, opening up: premier. ecns.cn China will keep to the direction of socialist market economic reform, promote higher-level opening up and inject stronger vitality into development by deepening reform and opening up, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). Premier voices full confidence in China's economic outlook. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday voiced full confidence in the prospect of the country's economy, saying that it will break winds and waves and sail toward a bright future.

____ (2023-03-13). Institutional strength an advantage for China's economic development: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Monday that the notable institutional strength is one of the advantages for China's economic development.

____ (2023-03-13). China's private enterprises to enjoy better environment, broader space for development: premier. ecns.cn Private enterprises in China will enjoy better environment and broader space for development, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China to step up policy support for employment: premier. ecns.cn China will continue to pursue an employment-first strategy and increase government support to boost employment, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China's food security well guaranteed: premier. ecns.cn China's food security is well guaranteed on the whole and China will make sure that the rice bowl of the 1.4 billion Chinese people will always be firmly held in their own hands, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). Rich supply of human resources remains China's notable strength: premier. ecns.cn A rich supply of human resources remains China's notable strength, as its demographic dividend has not disappeared and its talent dividend is in the making, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China's COVID-19 response completely right, highly effective: premier. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that China's COVID-19 response strategies and measures are completely right and have delivered highly effective outcomes.

____ (2023-03-13). China, U.S. can, must cooperate: premier. ecns.cn China and the United States can and must cooperate, and there are a lot that the two countries can achieve by working together, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China-U.S. consensus needs to be translated into policies, actions: premier. ecns.cn The consensus reached between the top leaders of China and the United States during their meeting last November needs to be translated into actual policies and concrete actions, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China to promote rural revitalization through deepening reform: premier. ecns.cn China will deepen reform of its rural sector to provide drivers for rural revitalization, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China, U.S. can, must cooperate: premier. ecns.cn China and the United States can and must cooperate, and there are a lot that the two countries can achieve by working together, Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China-U.S. consensus needs to be translated into policies, actions: premier. ecns.cn The consensus reached between the top leaders of China and the United States during their meeting last November needs to be translated into actual policies and concrete actions, Premier Li Qiang said on Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China to promote rural revitalization through deepening reform: premier. ecns.cn China will deepen reform of its rural sector to provide drivers for rural revitalization, Premier Li Qiang said Monday.

____ (2023-03-13). China's national legislature holds closing meeting. ecns.cn The closing meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2023.

____ (2023-03-13). Chinese premier meets press after annual legislative session. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang (C, rear) meets the press after the closing of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 13, 2023.

____ (2023-03-13). China's scientific research ship returns to Sanya after mission. ecns.cn China's scientific research ship Tansuo-1, carrying the deep-sea manned submersible Fendouzhe (Striver) arrived in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province on Saturday.

WSWS (2023-03-13). Australia, India deepen military ties against China. wsws.org The Australian Labor government is doing everything it can to strengthen a network of US-led alliances, all aimed at preparing for an aggressive war against China.

____ (2023-03-13). Chinese premier expresses confidence in HK, Macao's bright future. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Monday that Hong Kong and Macao will enjoy an even brighter future with the full support from the central government.

____ (2023-03-13). Human activities confirmed at Yeyuan site in Shaanxi. ecns.cn The unearthed items include stone scrapers, sharp tools, chopping tools, and hand axes. Excavation confirmed that ancient humans existed in Luonan area millions years ago and cultural exchanges between humans in different regions during the Paleolithic Period.

____ (2023-03-13). Early restoration of normal exchanges across Strait requires joint efforts: premier. ecns.cn The early restoration of normal exchanges and regular cooperation between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait is a shared aspiration and requires joint efforts of both sides, said Premier Li Qiang on Monday.

teleSUR- jaa, JCM (2023-03-13). Completan en China nomenclatura del Consejo de Estado. telesurtv.net Entre los que continuaron mediante las votaciones de los cerca de 3000 diputados destacaron el canciller, Qin Gang y el primer ministro Li Qiang.

teleSUR, JCM (2023-03-13). China nombra nuevo ministro de Defensa, sancionado por EE.UU. telesurtv.net La XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional llevará a cabo su sesión de clausura este lunes 13 de marzo en el Gran Palacio del Pueblo, donde el presidente chino, Xi Jinping, pronunciará un discurso clave.

DLI (2023-03-12). Iran-Saudi Peace a Diplomatic Coup by China. indybay.org The just-announced Peace deal(or revived diplomatic relations) between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a game changer in the Middle East. Since WW II, the USA had touted itself as the most influential Peace broker in the region, but had only turned the region into a powder keg. Now, the world is seeing how a responsible outside power–in this case China–can gain the trust and respect of two of the bitterest enemies in the MidEast.

____ (2023-03-12). China's top political advisory body concludes annual session. ecns.cn The first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the top political advisory body, concluded Saturday.

____ (2023-03-12). Chinese premier nominates candidates for vice premiers. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has nominated Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong as candidates for vice premiers at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

____ (2023-03-12). Four Chinese vice premiers endorsed by national legislature. ecns.cn Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong were endorsed as China's vice premiers at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, the national legislature, on Sunday.

____ (2023-03-12). China's national legislature endorses secretary-general of State Council, ministers. ecns.cn The National People's Congress (NPC) on Sunday endorsed secretary-general of the State Council and heads of 26 departments of the State Council at a plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th NPC.

____ (2023-03-12). China's national legislature decides on new cabinet lineup. ecns.cn China's national legislature on Sunday decided on the new lineup of the State Council, or the cabinet, at its ongoing annual session. Upon nomination by Premier Li Qiang, vice premiers, state councilors, ministers, governor of the central bank, auditor-general, and secretary-general of the State Council were endorsed by lawmakers at the fifth plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.

____ (2023-03-12). China completes green area of 70,000 square kilometers in 2022, roughly the size of Georgia: report. ecns.cn China completed green area of 70,000 square kilometers in 2022, roughly the size of Georgia, according to an official report published on Sunday, China's National Tree Planting Day.

____ (2023-03-12). Silicon Valley Bank's joint venture partner in China unaffected by US collapse. ecns.cn Silicon Valley Bank's joint venture in China stressed on Saturday that it is operating normally and in full compliance with Chinese laws and regulations, as the US bank's collapse has caused ripple effects across the world.

____ (2023-03-12). China continues to drive global economic growth. ecns.cn China's economy has shown remarkable resilience and enormous potential, as evidenced by key indicators that have surpassed expectations and signs of consumer and investor confidence. This has become a significant driving force for the struggling global economy, according to market experts.

____ (2023-03-12). Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese president, PRC CMC chairman. ecns.cn Xi Jinping was unanimously elected Chinese president on Friday at the ongoing session of China's national legislature, leading the country of 1.4 billion people onto a new journey toward modernization.

____ (2023-03-12). China's national legislature meets to decide new cabinet lineup. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held the fifth plenary meeting of its first session Sunday morning to decide the new lineup of the State Council, China's cabinet.

____ (2023-03-12). Candidates for secretary-general of China's State Council, ministers nominated. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang has nominated candidates for secretary-general of the State Council and heads of 26 departments of the State Council at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress.

____ (2023-03-12). List of key officials of China's State Council. ecns.cn Premier: Li Qiang | Vice premiers: Ding Xuexiang, He Lifeng, Zhang Guoqing, Liu Guozhong…

____ (2023-03-12). Xi attends plenary meeting of NPC annual session. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, held the fifth plenary meeting of its first session Sunday morning in Beijing.

____ (2023-03-12). China to up its deep-sea mining efforts. ecns.cn China will pay more attention to the research and development of techniques and equipment used for deep-sea mining, according to a senior researcher in the country's shipbuilding industry.

____ (2023-03-12). China's forest coverage rate hits 24%. ecns.cn The forest coverage rate in China has reached about 24 percent, with 231 million hectares of forests. And 265 million hectares of grassland cover about 50 percent of the country's land areas, according to a report released by the National Afforestation Committee on Sunday.

____ (2023-03-12). China focuses on green and low-carbon transition: expert. ecns.cn Song Hailiang, chairman of China Energy Engineering Group Co Ltd., was interviewed ahead of the closing meeting of the first session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.

Staff (2023-03-12). Cuba le gana a Taipéi y sueña en grande con la segunda fase del Clásico. cubadebate.cu Cuba superó convincentemente a Taipéi de China siete carreras por una en el estadio Intercontinental de Taichung, para obtener su segunda victoria en el Clásico Mundial y soñar en grande con la segunda fase. Ahora son variadas sus posibilidades, teniendo en cuenta que necesitaba ganar, y lo hizo, así como permitir el menor número de carreras posible.

Staff (2023-03-12). Crónica de un sueño: °Ganamos y respiramos Clásico! cubadebate.cu Lo más importante no es si este periodista lució pesimista en aquella crónica (quizás más bien realista y desconfiado de las matemáticas y cábalas) tras las dos primeras derrotas, sino la reacción positiva y madura del equipo tras los dos primeros reveses con victorias contundentes ante Panamá 13-4 y Taipei.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-12). Asamblea Popular elige a Li Qiang como primer ministro de China. telesurtv.net Li Qiang, número dos del Partido Comunista de China (PCCh), fue nombrado como nuevo premier a propuesta del presidente del país, Xi Jinping.

Moon Of Alabama. (2023-03-11). Mediated By China, Iran And Saudi Arabia Restore Ties. popularresistance.org Regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to restore ties after years of tensions | The deal, which will see the two countries reopen embassies in each other's capitals, was sealed during a meeting in China and announced Friday in a joint communique. Archrivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agreed Friday to restore diplomatic relations, a dramatic breakthrough brokered by China after years of soaring tensions between the regional rivals. The deal, which will see the two countries reopen embassies in each other's capitals, was sealed during a meeting in China — a boost to Beijing's efforts to rival the United Stat…

____ (2023-03-11). China, Saudi Arabia, Iran issue joint statement. ecns.cn The People's Republic of China, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Islamic Republic of Iran issued a joint statement on Friday.

Vijay Prashad, Tricontinental: Institute For Social Research. (2023-03-11). Contradictions Of The Imperialist 'Rules-Based Order'. popularresistance.org The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has now moved the Doomsday Clock to 90 seconds to midnight, the closest it has been to the symbolic time of the annihilation of humanity and the Earth since 1947. This is alarming, which is why leaders in the Global South have been making the case to halt the warmongering over Ukraine and against China. As Namibia's Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said, 'We are promoting a peaceful resolution of that conflict so that the entire world and all the resources of the world can be focused on improving the conditions of people around the world instead of being spent on acq…

Ted Snider, Antiwar. (2023-03-11). Why Is The US So Unhappy That China Offered A Peace Proposal? popularresistance.org On February 24, China published its "Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis." The US reacted very negatively very quickly. They reacted more negatively even than Ukraine. | What is it about the Chinese proposal that so unnerves the US? It is not even a fully developed settlement proposal ripe for negotiation. There was no hurry to take it off the table. It is merely a declaration of China's position and a pledge that China is willing to assume "a constructive role in this regard." | In a first response so comical it could only be intended for public consumption, the US discredited China as a b…

DLI (2023-03-11). Iran-Saudi Peace a Diplomatic Coup by China. indybay.org The just-announced Peace deal(or revived diplomatic relations) between Iran and Saudi Arabia is a game changer in the Middle East. Since WW II, the USA had touted itself as the most influential Peace broker in the region, but had only turned the region into a powder keg. Now, the world is seeing how a responsible outside power–in this case China–can gain the trust and respect of two of the bitterest enemies in the MidEast.

____ (2023-03-11). China's accession to 1961 Apostille Convention to bring two boons: FM. ecns.cn She noted that the main purpose of the Convention is to simplify procedures for the use of public documents abroad and facilitate international trade and people-to-people exchange.

____ (2023-03-11). China-Laos Railway a golden route for int'l logistics: FM. ecns.cn Data shows the China-Laos Railway has become a golden route for international logistics, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Friday.

____ (2023-03-11). China's national supervision commission chief pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Liu Jinguo, China's newly elected director of the National Commission of Supervision, made a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday. ‚ñ…

____ (2023-03-11). China's Supreme People's Court president pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Zhang Jun, newly elected president of the Supreme People's Court, made a public pledge of allegiance to China's Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Saturday.

____ (2023-03-11). China's top political advisory body concludes annual session. ecns.cn The first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the top political advisory body, concluded Saturday.

____ (2023-03-11). China's national legislature to vote on new premier. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, started a plenary meeting of its first session Saturday morning to decide on the premier, and vice chairpersons and members of the Central Military Commission of the People's Republic of China.

____ (2023-03-11). Xi nominates Li Qiang candidate for premier. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping nominated Li Qiang the candidate for premier at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

____ (2023-03-11). Liu Jinguo nominated candidate for China's national supervision commission director. ecns.cn Liu Jinguo was nominated by the presidium of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, candidate for director of the National Commission of Supervision.

____ (2023-03-11). Zhang Youxia, He Weidong nominated candidates for PRC Central Military Commission vice chairmen. ecns.cn Zhang Youxia and He Weidong were nominated as candidates for vice chairmen of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) at the annual session of the 14th National People's Congress.

____ (2023-03-11). Zhang Jun nominated candidate for China's top court president. ecns.cn Zhang Jun was nominated candidate for the president of the Supreme People's Court by the presidium of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

____ (2023-03-11). Ying Yong nominated candidate for procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate. ecns.cn Ying Yong was nominated candidate for procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate by the presidium of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, the national legislature.

____ (2023-03-11). Saudi Arabia, Iran ink deal to resume diplomatic relations, reopen embassies. ecns.cn As announced by China, Saudi Arabia and Iran on Friday, the latter two have reached a deal which includes the agreement to resume diplomatic relations and reopen embassies and missions within two months.

____ (2023-03-11). Xi signs presidential order to appoint Li Qiang as premier. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a presidential order to appoint Li Qiang as premier Saturday at the ongoing session of China's national legislature.

____ (2023-03-11). Zhang Jun elected China's Supreme People's Court president. ecns.cn Zhang Jun was elected president of the Supreme People's Court on Saturday at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

____ (2023-03-11). Ying Yong elected procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate. ecns.cn Ying Yong was elected procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Saturday at the ongoing first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

____ (2023-03-11). New PRC Central Military Commission vice chairmen, members pledge allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Vice chairmen and members of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) pledged allegiance to the Constitution on Saturday.

____ (2023-03-11). Procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Ying Yong, China's newly elected procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, pledged allegiance to China's Constitution on Saturday.

____ (2023-03-11). Scenery of cole flower fields in SW China. ecns.cn This aerial photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows cole flower fields in Wayao Village of Mugang Town, Liuzhi Special District, Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)…

WSWS (2023-03-11). US Director of National Intelligence confirms end of "strategic ambiguity" over Taiwan. wsws.org Testifying before the Senate Intelligence committee, Avril Haines confirmed that Biden was stating the official government position last year when he pledged to go to war with China over Taiwan.

____ (2023-03-11). Zhang Jun elected China's Supreme People's Court president. ecns.cn Zhang Jun was elected president of the Supreme People's Court on Saturday at the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

____ (2023-03-11). Ying Yong elected procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate. ecns.cn Ying Yong was elected procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate on Saturday at the ongoing first session of the 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature.

____ (2023-03-11). New PRC Central Military Commission vice chairmen, members pledge allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Vice chairmen and members of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the People's Republic of China (PRC) pledged allegiance to the Constitution on Saturday.

____ (2023-03-11). Procurator-general of China's Supreme People's Procuratorate pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Ying Yong, China's newly elected procurator-general of the Supreme People's Procuratorate, pledged allegiance to China's Constitution on Saturday.

____ (2023-03-11). Scenery of cole flower fields in SW China. ecns.cn This aerial photo taken on March 9, 2023 shows cole flower fields in Wayao Village of Mugang Town, Liuzhi Special District, Liupanshui, southwest China's Guizhou Province. (Xinhua/Tao Liang)…

WSWS (2023-03-11). US Director of National Intelligence confirms end of "strategic ambiguity" over Taiwan. wsws.org Testifying before the Senate Intelligence committee, Avril Haines confirmed that Biden was stating the official government position last year when he pledged to go to war with China over Taiwan.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Canada's New Democrats stoke intelligence agency-incited furor over alleged Chinese election interference. wsws.org The NDP's trumpeting of the lurid, unsubstantiated claims of Chinese interference have emboldened the Conservatives' newly-minted, far-right leader, Pierre Poilievre, in his denunciations of Liberal government "collusion" with China and his portrayal of Trudeau as semi-treasonous.

WSWS (2023-03-11). Anti-China campaign ramps up in New Zealand. wsws.org Public comments by the former US ambassador Scott Brown point to growing pressure on the New Zealand government to decisively align with US war plans against China.

Zhi Qu (2023-03-11). [Correspondence] International cooperation to end the COVID-19 pandemic. thelancet.com The recent COVID-19 pandemic in China has brought new uncertainties to the world. I am glad that an Editorial1 has brought this situation to the attention of the international community. However, I disagree with how the editors described the international community (ie, "far from showing compassion"1) when discussing the many reasons why China is facing difficulties.

teleSUR, nama, JDO (2023-03-11). China insta a EE.UU. a retirar sus militares de Siria. telesurtv.net El conflicto armado en Siria, que ya dura 13 años y es promovido por Occidente, hasta el momento provocó la muerte de al menos 350.000 personas.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-11). Asamblea Popular elige a Li Qiang como primer ministro de China. telesurtv.net Li Qiang, número dos del Partido Comunista de China (PCCh), fue nombrado como nuevo premier a propuesta del presidente del país, Xi Jinping.

teleSUR, MER (2023-03-11). Felicitan a Xi Jinping por reelección como presidente de China. telesurtv.net En la sesión de la XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional, Xi Jinping fue reelecto por unanimidad como mandatario del país.

____ (2023-03-10). Countries scrap COVID test requirement to attract Chinese travelers. ecns.cn Australia will scrap the requirement for travelers from China, including Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions to test for COVID-19 before departure starting from midnight on March 11, the country's health minister said on Thursday.

WSWS (2023-03-10). Biden's $1 trillion budget for world war. wsws.org Both Democrats and Republicans in Congress back the administration's plans for stepped up military operations against Russia and China and in the Middle East.

WSWS (2023-03-10). Racist witness complicates Democrats' efforts to promote "lab leak" conspiracy theory. wsws.org On Wednesday, the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic held its first hearing, with all participants, Democratic and Republican, seeking to promote the conspiracy theory that COVID-19 escaped from a laboratory in China as a possible explanation for the origins of the pandemic.

infobrics (2023-03-10). CNN admits America trying to use Ukraine conflict to 'isolate' China. infobrics.org While Donald Trump's approach was more isolationist and focused on economic warfare, the Biden administration is showing much more belligerence, as well as a tendency to relegate portions of its power projection to allies and vassals such as the UK, Australia, Japan, etc.

infobrics (2023-03-10). US plans further sanctions against China as it pivots to the Pacific. infobrics.org This could be a repetition of the same mistakes all over again, with sanctions backfiring, thereby alienating partners and boosting Eurasian integration.

A Guest Author (2023-03-10). Students for Preservation of Chinatown challenge developers. workers.org By Cindy Lou Philadelphia Students for the Preservation of Chinatown began a demonstration on March 3, at 4041 Walnut St., in Philadelphia, the headquarters of Campus Apartments. The nationwide organization is headed by David Adelman — one of the primary players in the proposed sale of the Peoples (UC) Townhomes . . . |

____ (2023-03-10). Xi Jinping unanimously elected Chinese president, PRC CMC chairman. ecns.cn Xi Jinping was unanimously elected president of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) of the PRC on Friday at the ongoing session of the 14th National People's Congress.

WSWS (2023-03-10). Australian corporate papers call for war with China, nuclear weapons and mass conscription. wsws.org The series, published on the front pages of the country's largest newspapers, demanded nothing less than total war against China.

Staff (2023-03-10). Historian Alfred McCoy: As Tensions Rise over Taiwan, U.S. & China "Edging Ever Closer" to War. democracynow.org U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines is calling China the "most consequential threat" to U.S. national security. Meanwhile, the Chinese parliament has unanimously voted to give Xi Jinping a third five-year term as president. On Monday, Xi directly accused the United States of suppressing China's development, stating, "Western countries — led by the U.S. — have implemented all-round containment, encirclement and suppression against us." Both countries are beefing up their military presence along China's naval borders, and President Biden has made repea…

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-10). DNI Haines Says China Should Know the US Is Willing to Defend Taiwan. news.antiwar.com Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said Thursday that China should know the US is willing to go to war over Taiwan, pointing to comments made by President Biden that he would defend the island in the event of a Chinese attack. Haines made the remarks at a House Intelligence Committee hearing when asked by …

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-03-10). Rising Tensions with China. globalresearch.ca

____ (2023-03-10). Deputy calls for more efforts in green energy storage. ecns.cn Stronger efforts are needed in promoting the development of the energy storage sector, with an emphasis on developing new battery types, as China demands more flexible power adjustment capacity.

____ (2023-03-10). 20b parcels delivered in China so far this year. ecns.cn China's parcel delivery industry has handled 20.09 billion parcels this year as of Wednesday, the State Post Bureau of China said on Thursday.

WSWS (2023-03-10). Australian corporate papers call for war with China, nuclear weapons and mass conscription. wsws.org The series, published on the front pages of the country's largest newspapers, demanded nothing less than total war against China.

Staff (2023-03-10). Historian Alfred McCoy: As Tensions Rise over Taiwan, U.S. & China "Edging Ever Closer" to War. democracynow.org U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines is calling China the "most consequential threat" to U.S. national security. Meanwhile, the Chinese parliament has unanimously voted to give Xi Jinping a third five-year term as president. On Monday, Xi directly accused the United States of suppressing China's development, stating, "Western countries — led by the U.S. — have implemented all-round containment, encirclement and suppression against us." Both countries are beefing up their military presence along China's naval borders, and President Biden has made repea…

Dave DeCamp (2023-03-10). DNI Haines Says China Should Know the US Is Willing to Defend Taiwan. news.antiwar.com Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines said Thursday that China should know the US is willing to go to war over Taiwan, pointing to comments made by President Biden that he would defend the island in the event of a Chinese attack. Haines made the remarks at a House Intelligence Committee hearing when asked by …

Dr. Paul Craig Roberts (2023-03-10). Rising Tensions with China. globalresearch.ca

____ (2023-03-10). Deputy calls for more efforts in green energy storage. ecns.cn Stronger efforts are needed in promoting the development of the energy storage sector, with an emphasis on developing new battery types, as China demands more flexible power adjustment capacity.

____ (2023-03-10). 20b parcels delivered in China so far this year. ecns.cn China's parcel delivery industry has handled 20.09 billion parcels this year as of Wednesday, the State Post Bureau of China said on Thursday.

____ (2023-03-10). China's SMEs report improving business activity in February. ecns.cn China's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced a further increase in their activities in February amid a steadily warming economy, industrial data showed Friday.

____ (2023-03-10). China, Thailand jointly cultivate talents for new energy power cooperation. ecns.cn The opening ceremony of China-Thailand Electric Power Silk Road College and China-Thailand New Energy Power Workshop jointly was held Thursday at Guangxi Electrical Polytechnic Institute in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

____ (2023-03-10). AI professionals offered high salary in China's recruitment market. ecns.cn Data shows that in this year's spring recruitment season, AI engineer has been in the top high-paying occupations, with an average monthly salary exceeding 25,000 yuan (about $3590.05).

____ (2023-03-10). Stable China-U.S. relationship should listen to three kinds of voices: observers. ecns.cn Observers believe that three voices should be heard in order to form a stable China-U.S. relationship, which is significant to the planet's future as stressed by China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang.

____ (2023-03-10). Wonderful Wu serves up more history for China. ecns.cn Making history with each step as he climbs the ranks, Wu Yibing is living the dream as he takes Chinese men's tennis into uncharted territory.

____ (2023-03-10). Report: U.S. to scrap COVID test for travelers from China. ecns.cn The United States is planning to lift COVID-19 testing requirements on travelers from China as soon as Friday because of a decrease in cases, hospitalizations and deaths in China.

____ (2023-03-10). China's first polymeric material genome research and development platform unveiled. ecns.cn A team of professors from the East China University of Science and Technology has created China's first polymeric material genome research and development platform.

____ (2023-03-10). National railway network coverage to grow by end of 2025. ecns.cn China's national railway network will be extended to 165,000 kilometers by the end of 2025, 50,000 km of which will be high-speed railways, according to Liu Zhenfang, president of the China State Railway Group, the national railway operator.

____ (2023-03-10). Wang Huning elected chairman of China's top political advisory body. ecns.cn Wang Huning was elected chairman of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the top political advisory body, on Friday.

____ (2023-03-10). China's basic medical insurance fund balance surpasses 4 tln yuan. ecns.cn China's basic medical insurance fund recorded an accumulated balance of 4.25 trillion yuan (about 610.15 billion U.S. dollars) at the end of 2022, statistics from the National Healthcare Security Administration showed Thursday.

____ (2023-03-10). Countries scrap COVID test requirement to attract Chinese travelers. ecns.cn Australia will scrap the requirement for travelers from China, including Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions to test for COVID-19 before departure starting from midnight on March 11, the country's health minister said on Thursday.

____ (2023-03-10). Zhao Leji elected chairman of China's 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee. ecns.cn Zhao Leji was elected chairman of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee on Friday at the ongoing annual session of China's national legislature.

____ (2023-03-10). 14 vice chairpersons elected for China's 14th NPC Standing Committee. ecns.cn A total of 14 people were elected vice chairpersons of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, on Friday.

____ (2023-03-10). Xi pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, newly elected president of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and chairman of the Central Military Commission of the PRC, made a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.

____ (2023-03-10). China's new top legislator pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn Zhao Leji, China's newly elected chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the national legislature, made a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.

____ (2023-03-10). China's new vice president pledges allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn China's newly elected Vice President Han Zheng made a public pledge of allegiance to the Constitution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday.

____ (2023-03-10). China's national political advisors meet to elect new leadership. ecns.cn China's national political advisors met on Friday afternoon to elect a new leadership for the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, the top political advisory body.

____ (2023-03-10). National legislature to elect Chinese president, other state leaders. ecns.cn The 14th National People's Congress, China's national legislature, held a plenary meeting of its first session Friday morning to elect state leaders and vote on a plan on reforming State Council institutions.

____ (2023-03-10). Archaeologists find ancient Rong tombs in central China. ecns.cn Archaeologists discovered a number of tombs where couples were buried together, as well as a small number of tombs for ancient Rong People, an ancient ethnic group from the Zhou Dynasty between the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods(770B.C-221 B.C.).

____ (2023-03-10). Tributary stream runs through riverbed of Poyang Lake as drought lingers. ecns.cn Aerial view shows a tributary stream running through the dried-up flats of Poyang Lake, China's largest freshwater lake, as it experiences a drought in Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province, March 9, 2023.

____ (2023-03-10). Princess trees along Jinjiang River blossom. ecns.cn Princess trees along Jinjiang River are in full blossoms with purple flowers in Chengdu, east China's Sichuan Province, March 10, 2023.

____ (2023-03-10). Insights | China's robust growth will help alleviate global inflation. ecns.cn China's buying powers and consumption activities are increasing, which can help recover global economy. As a "factory of the world," if China is providing robust supply chain and producing good quality products, that can help alleviate global inflation and assist more developing countries.

____ (2023-03-10). Insights | China's modernization is a good model for developing countries. ecns.cn China's modernization is a very good model for developing countries, and it has lifted nearly 100 million people out of poverty, taken active measures to promote employment. China emphasizes low-carbon and green development, which has brought a win-win situation for the region and the world.

____ (2023-03-10). Insights | Oxford professor eyes China's green efforts, consumption-boosting plan. ecns.cn Rana Mitter, Professor of the history and politics of modern China at the University of Oxford, noted that it will be key where China puts government investment and preparations into making sure that China's a key player in the green energy revolution and develops it outside China.

____ (2023-03-10). China launches Tianhui-6 twin satellites. ecns.cn China successfully launched the Tianhui-6 twin satellites at 6: 41 a.m. on Friday from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China's Shanxi Province.

____ (2023-03-10). China-Europe freight trains facilitate trade between China, Spain. ecns.cn A China-Europe train carrying 100 standard containers of China-made small commodities and ceramic products left Yiwu, a major hub of small commodities in east China's Zhejiang Province, for Madrid, Spain, Thursday.

____ (2023-03-10). Lhasa residents perform Guozhuang dance to welcome spring. ecns.cn People danced to welcome spring at a park in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, on Thursday. The park, located at the foot of the Potala Palace, is a popular place for outdoor activities in Lhasa.

____ (2023-03-10). Women's World Cup trophy arrives in Shanghai. ecns.cn The 2023 Women's World Cup trophy was presented in China's Shanghai on Thursday as part of its journey around the world.

____ (2023-03-10). Ceremony begins for Chinese leaders to pledge allegiance to Constitution. ecns.cn The ceremony for newly elected Chinese leaders to pledge allegiance to the country's Constitution began Friday morning at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

____ (2023-03-10). Hong Kong Flower Show 2023 kicks off. ecns.cn Flowers are on show during the Hong Kong Flower Show 2023, which will last from March 10 to 19 after a three-year hiatus at Victoria Park, exhibiting over 400,000 flowers.

Tibetan Youth Congress (2023-03-10). Friday 3/10: Tibetan Uprising Day. indybay.org Tibetan flag raising at Berkeley City Hall at 8am | 2180 Milvia St, Berkeley (near Downtown Berkeley BART) | Protest at SF city hall at 10am | 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place SF (near Civic Center BART) | Protest at Chinese Consulate at 1: 30pm | 1450 Laguna St, SF | Protest at Union Square at 5pm…

Staff (2023-03-10). Sesiona máximo órgano legislativo de la República Popular China. cubadebate.cu La cuarta reunión del presidium de la primera sesión anual de la XIV Asamblea Popular Nacional también se celebró el día 9, tras la tercera reunión celebrada por la mañana. Zhao Leji, presidente ejecutivo del presidium, presidió la reunión. Un total de 192 delegados asistieron, con lo que se ha cumplido el quórum para la realización de la Asamblea…

Staff (2023-03-10). Canciller cubano saluda restablecimiento de vínculos Irán-Arabia Saudita. cubadebate.cu El canciller de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, saludó hoy el restablecimiento de las relaciones diplomáticas entre Arabia Saudita e Irán, interrumpidas durante siete años. Expresó "nuestro beneplácito a Declaración conjunta trilateral de Arabia Saudita, Irán y China, en la que anuncian decisión del Reino e Irán de restablecer relaciones diplomáticas y reabrir Embajadas".

Staff (2023-03-10). Xi Jinping fue elegido para un tercer mandato como presidente de la República Popular China. cubadebate.cu Xi Jinping fue elegido por unanimidad presidente de la República Popular China (RPCh) y presidente de la Comisión Militar Central de la RPCh en la sesión en curso de la XIV Asamblea Popular Naciona…

teleSUR, SH (2023-03-10). Xi Jinping es electo para un tercer mandato como presidente de China. telesurtv.net El pleno de la ANP votó a favor de Xi Jinping para un tercer mandato presidencial de cinco años.

____ (2023-03-09). China donates 200,000 euros to strengthen safety of Ukraine's nuclear facilities: FM. ecns.cn "The decision to contribute 200,000 euros through the IAEA to technical assistance to Ukraine on nuclear safety and security is just one concrete step China has taken to support the IAEA's efforts to strengthen nuclear safety in Ukraine," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

Editor (2023-03-09). "The End Of America's Empire Is HERE" | Chris Hedges Interview. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges and Russel Brand discuss the parallels between the Iraq & Ukraine Wars, and how America is pushing Russia & China together as they escalate the Ukrainian conflict.

Global Research News (2023-03-09). Selected Articles: Italy 2020: Inside COVID's 'Ground Zero' in Europe. globalresearch.ca By Three years ago the Western World came to a standstill. The official Covid-19 narrative depicted a strange suddenly-super-spreading, deadlier-than-flu virus hailing from China that landed …

____ (2023-03-09). China donates 200,000 euros to strengthen safety of Ukraine's nuclear facilities: FM. ecns.cn "The decision to contribute 200,000 euros through the IAEA to technical assistance to Ukraine on nuclear safety and security is just one concrete step China has taken to support the IAEA's efforts to strengthen nuclear safety in Ukraine," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday.

Editor (2023-03-09). "The End Of America's Empire Is HERE" | Chris Hedges Interview. scheerpost.com Chris Hedges and Russel Brand discuss the parallels between the Iraq & Ukraine Wars, and how America is pushing Russia & China together as they escalate the Ukrainian conflict.

Global Research News (2023-03-09). Selected Articles: Italy 2020: Inside COVID's 'Ground Zero' in Europe. globalresearch.ca By Three years ago the Western World came to a standstill. The official Covid-19 narrative depicted a strange suddenly-super-spreading, deadlier-than-flu virus hailing from China that landed …

____ (2023-03-09). CNOOC completes process modules project. ecns.cn China National Offshore Oil Corp, the nation's top offshore oil and gas driller, has delivered its last two modules constructed in Qingdao, East China's Shandong province, and built for Shell-led LNG Canada.

____ (2023-03-09). China's courier sector handles over 20 bln parcels in 67 days. ecns.cn China's courier sector saw its delivery volume exceed 20 billion parcels this year by March 8, as the country gives priority to restoring and expanding consumption, according to the State Post Bureau (SPB) on Thursday.

____ (2023-03-09). BRI opportunities, cross-border e-commerce, digital economy key to China's foreign trade in 2023: delegates. ecns.cn Deputies to 14th the National People's Congress (NPC) and national political advisers believe the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) opportunities, high-quality cross-border e-commerce, and digital economy will become three key driving forces to boost China's foreign trade in 2023.

____ (2023-03-09). U.S. actions pushing 'guardrails' off track. ecns.cn While the U.S. has maintained that it wants to establish "guardrails" on bilateral relations, Beijing has found the concept to be increasingly untenable as U.S. politicians clamor to take a hard line on China.

____ (2023-03-09). Private sector expects growth on supportive policies. ecns.cn China's private sector is expected to see prosperous growth this year on the back of supportive policies and improvement of the overall business environment, a political advisor said.

____ (2023-03-09). China's CPI up 1 pct in February. ecns.cn China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 1 percent year on year in February, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.

____ (2023-03-09). China's PPI down 1.4 pct in February. ecns.cn China's producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went down 1.4 percent year on year in February, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.

____ (2023-03-09). Report: U.S. to drop test for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn The U.S. is reportedly planning to lift COVID-19 testing requirements on travelers from China as soon as Friday because of a decrease in cases in China, according to people familiar with the decision.

____ (2023-03-09). A-share earnings growth expected to reach 15% in 2023. ecns.cn China's A-share earnings growth is expected to reach 15 percent in 2023, UBS Securities China strategy analyst Meng Lei said in a recent media conference call as Sina reported on Thursday.

____ (2023-03-09). State-to-state cooperation should not be about putting up exclusionary blocs: Chinese FM. ecns.cn "China has made clear its position on the Quad on many occasions. We believe that state-to-state cooperation needs to be consistent with the trend of peace and development, rather than be about putting up exclusionary blocs," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stressed at Wednesday's regular news conference.

____ (2023-03-09). International financial institutions raise forecast for nation's GDP growth in 2023. ecns.cn Since the start of 2023, foreign institutions have collectively raised their expectations for China's economic growth this year.

____ (2023-03-09). Chinese FM slams Canada's accusation of Chinese interference in elections 'simply ridiculous'. ecns.cn It is simply ridiculous that some Canadian politicians are spreading lies about China, the Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed again, over Canada's latest move to investigate Beijing's so-called interference in Canada's elections.

____ (2023-03-09). Xi'an issues emergency plan for influenza surge. ecns.cn Xi'an, the provincial capital of Northwest China's Shaanxi Province, issued an emergency notice on Wednesday to prepare for a surge in influenza cases, saying it will suspend business and school operations in the city if necessary.

____ (2023-03-09). China's national legislature holds 2nd plenary meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) held a plenary meeting Tuesday to hear work reports of the Standing Committee of the 13th NPC, the Supreme People's Court (SPC) and the Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP), as well as an explanation on a reform plan of the State Council institutions.

____ (2023-03-09). Ancient ruin site dating back to Neolithic period excavated in Henan. ecns.cn Photo released on March 8, 2023 shows relics of the Peiligang Culture dating back to 7,800 to 7,400 years ago are excavated at Anyang, central China's Henan Province.

____ (2023-03-09). Peach blossoms bring charm to Beihai Park in Beijing. ecns.cn Peach blossoms next to the White Pagoda at Beihai Park are in full bloom, attracting many tourists in Beijing, March 8, 2023.

____ (2023-03-09). Magnificent scenery of Xinjiang-Tibet Highway in spring. ecns.cn Aerial view shows the Xinjiang-Tibet Highway passing through mountains.

____ (2023-03-09). Australia drops COVID testing requirements for Chinese travelers. ecns.cn Australia has joined other countries and scrapped the requirement for travelers coming from the Chinese mainland, Hong Kong and Macao to test for coronavirus before departure starting from Saturday local time.

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-03-09). Inicia el Clásico Mundial de Béisbol 2023. telesurtv.net En el partido entre Panamá y Taipei de China, los latinoamericanos derrotaron a los locales por marcador de 12 por cinco.

Simone Chun, Truthout. (2023-03-08). Us Is Maintaining Tensions With North Korea To Draw In Allies Against China. popularresistance.org The U.S. military encirclement of China threatens to escalate into an Asia-Pacific war, with the Korean Peninsula at the focal point of this dangerous path. Garrisoned with nearly 30,000 combat-ready U.S. forces manning the astonishing 73 U.S. military bases dotting its tiny landmass, South Korea is the most critical frontline component of U.S. military escalation in northeast Asia. | Since the Obama administration's 2012 "pivot to Asia," Washington has intensified tensions with Beijing, doubling down on a "full-scale multi-pronged new Cold War" through the Indo-Pacific Strategy pursued by both the Trump and Bide…

_____ (2023-03-08). What did the new US Ambassador, Manuel Micaller, Jr., bring to Tajikistan? journal-neo.org While Tajikistan, one of the five Central Asian (CA) states, is not a significant trade and investment partner for the US due to the size of its economy and its geographical isolation, it remains nonetheless a unique and crucial springboard for Washington to counter Russia and China. American interest in Tajikistan stems primarily from the …

Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-08). Australian war hawks, media, talk up war with China. greenleft.org.au A number of media outlets are manufacturing a consensus for war with China, a country that has never been a natural, historical enemy, nor sought to be, argues Binoy Kampmark.

Dr. Binoy Kampmark (2023-03-08). Wanting War over Taiwan: Australia's Gang of Five. globalresearch.ca

____ (2023-03-08). Japan told not to dump nuclear-contaminated water. ecns.cn China on Monday urged Japan again not to arbitrarily start discharging nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station into the Pacific Ocean.

____ (2023-03-08). Drone show staged to mark 200-day countdown of Hangzhou Asian Games. ecns.cn A light show featuring Hangzhou's iconic attractions is staged with 500 drones to mark the 200-day countdown of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games at Hangzhou Olymic Sports Center Stadium, nicknamed "the Big Lotus", east China's Zhejiang Province, March 7, 2023.

____ (2023-03-08). China's CNOOC delivers last two component modules for Canada LNG project. ecns.cn China National Offshore Oil Cooperation (CNOOC) announced on Wednesday that the last two component modules among a total of 35 contracted modules for Canada LNG (liquified natural gas) project were delivered in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province.

____ (2023-03-08). Xinjiang's Alataw Pass port sees more freight train routes. ecns.cn The total number of China-Europe freight train routes passing through the Alataw Pass, a major land port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has reached 100, according to the China Railway Urumqi Group Co., Ltd.

____ (2023-03-08). Chinese FM, foreign policies become focus of attention of foreign media. ecns.cn China's new Foreign Minister Qin Gang held a press conference Tuesday to outline the country's foreign policies on the sidelines of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress, drawing the attention of foreign media.

____ (2023-03-08). Successful COVID fight sets example. ecns.cn China, with one-fifth of the global population, triumphantly exited the three-year COVID-19 pandemic with the lowest cost in terms of human life, setting a good example for other populous countries, experts said.

____ (2023-03-08). Private sector economy prioritized at two sessions. ecns.cn China's latest efforts to develop the private sector economy will greatly stimulate higher-quality development of private enterprises and their market vitality, which will further support stabilizing the nation's economic fundamentals this year.

____ (2023-03-08). Nation's interests safeguarded. ecns.cn China's national sovereignty, security and development interests have been safeguarded over the past five years as its legislation in this regard was further strengthened, said a report delivered on Tuesday by the nation's top legislator.

____ (2023-03-08). Major events can promote global prosperity. ecns.cn A series of planned major events high on the schedule of China's diplomacy at home — especially one to celebrate the Belt and Road Initiative's 10th anniversary — will further convince the world of the country's sincerity and policy consistency in terms of opening-up.

____ (2023-03-08). Major-country diplomacy to grow network of friends. ecns.cn China's major-country diplomacy has pressed the "acceleration button" this year as the COVID-19 situation improves and the country resumes exchanges with the rest of the world, Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-08). Low-altitude satellite network to be launched. ecns.cn China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp, a major space contractor, is planning to deploy a remote-sensing satellite network in low-altitude orbits, according to a project leader.

____ (2023-03-08). Chinese athletes making final push ahead of Asian, Olympic Games. ecns.cn With roughly six months to go until the 19th Asian Games open in Hangzhou, China's athletes across a wide range of sports from table tennis to break dancing are seizing every second in their preparations amid hopes of shining at the quadrennial Games.

____ (2023-03-08). Nearly half of Xinjiang's arable land developed into high-standard farmland. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region had built 50.03 million mu (about 3.34 million hectares) of high-standard farmland by the end of 2022, accounting for 47.39 percent of its arable land, local authorities said.

____ (2023-03-08). Centuries-old artifacts found in China's relic-rich province. ecns.cn Archaeologists have excavated significant remains dating back to the late period of the Yangshao Culture in north China's Shanxi Province.

____ (2023-03-08). China has 'open mind' on U.S. Commerce Secretary's visit: Ministry. ecns.cn China keeps an open mind towards the wishes of US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to visit the country, and will continue to resort to dialogues to resolve each other's concerns, and promote constructive and pragmatic cooperation.

____ (2023-03-08). China's astronomical observatory spots new near-Earth asteroid. ecns.cn The Nanshan One-meter Wide-field Telescope has discovered a new near-Earth asteroid, according to the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory (XAO) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

____ (2023-03-08). Chinese athletes making final push ahead of Asian, Olympic Games. ecns.cn With roughly six months to go until the 19th Asian Games open in Hangzhou, China's athletes across a wide range of sports from table tennis to break dancing are seizing every second in their preparations amid hopes of shining at the quadrennial Games.

____ (2023-03-08). Nearly half of Xinjiang's arable land developed into high-standard farmland. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region had built 50.03 million mu (about 3.34 million hectares) of high-standard farmland by the end of 2022, accounting for 47.39 percent of its arable land, local authorities said.

____ (2023-03-08). Centuries-old artifacts found in China's relic-rich province. ecns.cn Archaeologists have excavated significant remains dating back to the late period of the Yangshao Culture in north China's Shanxi Province.

____ (2023-03-08). China has 'open mind' on U.S. Commerce Secretary's visit: Ministry. ecns.cn China keeps an open mind towards the wishes of US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo to visit the country, and will continue to resort to dialogues to resolve each other's concerns, and promote constructive and pragmatic cooperation.

____ (2023-03-08). China's astronomical observatory spots new near-Earth asteroid. ecns.cn The Nanshan One-meter Wide-field Telescope has discovered a new near-Earth asteroid, according to the Xinjiang Astronomical Observatory (XAO) under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

____ (2023-03-08). China sees inbound and outbound traffic rebound since Jan. 8. ecns.cn China has seen a rebound of inbound and outbound traffic since Jan. 8 when it downgraded management of the disease from Class A to Class B, the National Immigration Administration said on Wednesday.

____ (2023-03-08). Chinese researchers discover recessive virus-resistant wheat gene. ecns.cn Chinese researchers have discovered a gene that can enhance resistance to wheat yellow mosaic disease, which causes significant losses in crop yield, according to a report in China Science Daily on Monday.

____ (2023-03-08). Insights | China's modernization presents a different picture from the western model. ecns.cn The vision of China's modernization is guided by ancient saints and intellectuals. The traditional wisdom of China presents a different picture from the western model.

____ (2023-03-08). 165-meter-long ice cave discovered in Tibet. ecns.cn A large ice cave is discovered near a "three-colored lakes" in Puyu Village of Banbar County, Qamdo, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, March 7, 2023.

____ (2023-03-08). In Numbers: China logs 39.72 million entry-exit trips in two months. ecns.cn

____ (2023-03-08). Amount of travelers entering, exiting China dramatically increases. ecns.cn The number of people and transportation vehicles entering and leaving the Chinese mainland has increased significantly since the implementation of the optimized COVID-19 prevention and control measures on Jan 8.

____ (2023-03-08). Insights | China's development path more quality-focused and eyes more roles in global governance. ecns.cn

WSWS (2023-03-08). China's National People's Congress convenes amid mounting crises. wsws.org The highly stage-managed affair takes place amid growing threats of war by the US, a sharp economic slowdown and rising social tensions, exacerbated by the criminal decision to end the zero-COVID policy.

____ (2023-03-08). Scenery of Duku highway in snow-covered mountain in Xinjiang. ecns.cn The 560-km highway, connecting Dushanzi in the northern area of Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and Kuqa County in the south, runs through glaciers landscape, forests, and grasslands.

____ (2023-03-08). Hong Kong to provide stronger support for women development: John Lee. ecns.cn Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu stated on Wednesday that he values and recognizes the contribution made by women and hopes to provide stronger support and assistance for their development.

____ (2023-03-08). I have witnessed rapid development of Tibet power industry: NPC deputy. ecns.cn "My hometown is County in Qamdo Prefecture, Tibet Autonomous Region. I used oil lamps when I was a child and had electric lights during elementary and middle school, but at that time, power outages were frequent. Nowadays, Tibet definitely does not lack electricity, " said ‚ÄÇZhaxi Nyima…

_____ (2023-03-07). The United States doesn't let up its anti-Russian pressure on Central Asia. journal-neo.org In an attempt to maintain its waning global influence the United States does not lessen its desire to strengthen itself in Central Asia (CA), which remains one of the most important arenas of conflict with Russia and China. And this was amply confirmed by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's actions in Astana on February 28, …

____ (2023-03-07). Imperative for China-Russia ties to advance steadily in unstable world: Chinese FM. ecns.cn The China-Russia relationship is not a threat to any country, nor is it subject to any interference or discord sown by any third party, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Tuesday, adding that cooperation between the two countries provides a driving force for multi-polarity.

infobrics (2023-03-07). Russia, India, China to Hold Ministerial Summit in 2023. infobrics.org Russia, India and China will hold a trilateral meeting at the ministerial level this year…

____ (2023-03-07). Portuguese scholar: Fake news tries to forget China's contribution to battling COVID-19. ecns.cn "My view on China's contribution to fighting COVID-19 globally in the past three years is very positive," said Professor Rui Lourido, president of the Observatory for China in Portugal during an online interview with China News Network.

Ben Norton (2023-03-07). Xi blasts US 'containment, encirclement' of China, Foreign Minister slams 'malicious confrontation'. geopoliticaleconomy.com President Xi Jinping denounced the US-led Western attempt to "contain, encircle, and suppress China". Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Washington is not pursuing "fair competition, but malicious confrontation".

____ (2023-03-07). China urges Japan to responsibly dispose of nuclear wastewater: FM. ecns.cn China urges Japan to properly handle the disposal of Fukushima nuclear wastewater in a responsible manner, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday.

Simone Chun (2023-03-07). US Is Maintaining Tensions With North Korea to Draw in Allies Against China. therealnews.com This story originally appeared in The

Anand Naidoo (2023-03-07). The Heat: China-U.S. Relations. america.cgtn.com China's Two Sessions are well underway with economic growth and stability topping the agenda. The annual meetings of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and The National People's Congress have begun in Beijing. The Two Sessions, as they are more commonly known, set the stage …

Editor (2023-03-07). US Ambassador Arrogantly Lectures China 'Threat': 'We're the Leader in This Region (Asia)!'. scheerpost.com In an interview with the Chamber of Commerce, US Ambassador Nicholas Burns referred to China as a "threat", "great challenge", and "very difficult government", stating arrogantly, "The United States is staying in this region. We're the leader in this [Indo-Pacific] region".

____ (2023-03-07). B&R Initiative boosts development in partner countries and brings real benefits to people: FM. ecns.cn The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a high-quality public good initiated by China, built by the parties involved, and shared by the world, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said at a press conference Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-07). China-U.S. ties determined by common interests, responsibilities, friendship: FM. ecns.cn

____ (2023-03-07). China fully respects Middle Eastern countries as masters of their own affairs: FM. ecns.cn China fully respects Middle Eastern countries as the masters of their own affairs, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said at a press conference on Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-07). China hopes Europe truly realizes strategic autonomy and long-term stability: FM. ecns.cn

____ (2023-03-07). Young Chinese have an important role in making China's voice heard loud: FM. ecns.cn

____ (2023-03-07). China-Laos Railway records new high of daily passenger number. ecns.cn The China-Laos Railway's Lao section made a new record of 10,197 passengers last Saturday, according to a report issued on Monday by the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC).

____ (2023-03-07). China's foreign trade reaches 6.18t yuan in first 2 months. ecns.cn China's imports and exports declined slightly by 0.8 percent year-on-year to 6.18 trillion yuan ($890 billion) during the first two months of the year, official customs data showed on Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-07). Chinese people safer as social order improves: report. ecns.cn China effectively curbed serious violent crimes and crimes related to guns, explosives and drugs over the past five years, said a work report of the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

____ (2023-03-07). China files more public interest litigation cases to protect environment: report. ecns.cn China has increasingly used public interest litigation to protect the natural environment, according to a work report of the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

____ (2023-03-07). China steps up judicial protection for women, children: reports. ecns.cn China's judicial authorities have stepped up protection of the rights and interests of women and children, dealing with domestic violence with stronger measures and taking a zero-tolerance stance for crimes against minors.

____ (2023-03-07). China to promote high-quality development with rule of law: report. ecns.cn China's procuratorial authorities will fully leverage the rule of law to facilitate high-quality development in 2023, said a work report of the Supreme People's Procuratorate.

____ (2023-03-07). China to restructure ministry in sci-tech self-reliance drive. ecns.cn China plans to restructure its Ministry of Science and Technology to better allocate resources to overcome challenges in key and core technologies, and move faster toward greater self-reliance in science and technology.

____ (2023-03-07). Plan on reforming State Council institutions submitted for review. ecns.cn China's State Council, the cabinet, on Tuesday submitted a plan on the reform of its institutions to the first session of the 14th National People's Congress for deliberation.

____ (2023-03-07). China to set up national financial regulatory administration. ecns.cn China will set up a national financial regulatory administration, according to a plan submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

____ (2023-03-07). China to deepen reform of local financial regulatory mechanism. ecns.cn China will deepen the reform of its local financial regulatory mechanism, according to a plan submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

____ (2023-03-07). China's top securities regulator to become government agency directly under State Council. ecns.cn The China Securities Regulatory Commission will become a government agency, rather than a public institution, directly under the State Council, according to a plan on reforming State Council institutions submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

____ (2023-03-07). China to improve regulatory mechanism on state-owned financial capital. ecns.cn China will improve the regulatory mechanism on state-owned financial capital, according to a plan on reforming State Council institutions submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

____ (2023-03-07). China to improve functions of agriculture and rural affairs ministry. ecns.cn China will improve the functions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, according to a plan on reforming State Council institutions submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

____ (2023-03-07). China to improve elderly-care work mechanism. ecns.cn China will improve its elderly-care work mechanism to implement the proactive national strategy in response to population aging and to expand the basic elderly-care services to cover all senior citizens.

____ (2023-03-07). China to improve IPR management mechanism. ecns.cn China will improve the management mechanism for intellectual property rights (IPR) to upgrade IPR creation, application, protection and management, according to a reform plan of the State Council institutions submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for review.

____ (2023-03-07). China puts national administration handling public petitions directly under State Council. ecns.cn The National Public Complaints and Proposals Administration will become an institution directly under the State Council from one under the general office of the State Council, according to a plan on reforming the State Council institutions.

____ (2023-03-07). China to downsize staff of central-level state institutions by 5 percent. ecns.cn China's state institutions at the central level will downsize their staff by 5 percent, according to a plan on reforming State Council institutions made public Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-07). China to advance reform of central bank branches. ecns.cn China will advance reform of the branches of the People's Bank of China, the central bank, according to a plan on reforming State Council institutions submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

____ (2023-03-07). Insights | Jim Rogers: China to be most important country in 21st century. ecns.cn Famed investor Jim Rogers, hailed as the most visionary international investor, shared his insights on China's important role in two fields during the latest interview with ECNS.

____ (2023-03-07). Chinese diplomats must confront 'jackals, wolves' head on to protect motherland: FM. ecns.cn There is no shortage of kindness and goodwill in China's diplomacy, but in face of "jackals or wolves," Chinese diplomats would have no choice but to confront them head on to protect the motherland.

____ (2023-03-07). Chinese FM calls for win-win cooperation between China, Japan. ecns.cn China and Japan should promote win-win cooperation and jointly ensure stable and smooth industrial and supply chains, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-07). China to work with Europe to uphold real multilateralism: FM. ecns.cn China is willing to work with Europe to uphold the real multilateralism, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-07). China to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership with Europe: FM. ecns.cn China will continuously deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership with Europe, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-07). No need to worry about Chinese economy: FM. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday that it is unnecessary to be concerned about China's economic outlook.

____ (2023-03-07). U.S. 'Indo-Pacific Strategy' bound to fail: FM. ecns.cn The U.S. claim to "shape the strategic environment in which China operates" actually reveals the real purpose of its Indo-Pacific strategy, that is to encircle China, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-07). China to establish national data bureau. ecns.cn China will establish a national data bureau, according to a reform plan submitted Tuesday to the national legislature for deliberation.

____ (2023-03-07). Cole flowers and tulou compose idyllic symphony in Fujian. ecns.cn Blooming cole flowers and Tulou, a type of Chinese rural dwellings of the Hakka and Minnan people, compose a splendid idyllic symphony in Yongding County, Zhangzhou, east China Fujian Province, March 6, 2023.

____ (2023-03-07). 500-year-old magnolia tree blooms in Zhejiang. ecns.cn A 500-year-old ancient magnolia tree bursts into bloom at Faxi Tempe in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, March 6, 2023.

____ (2023-03-07). Chinese foreign minister meets press on foreign policy, relations. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang (2nd L, rear) attends a press conference on China's foreign policy and foreign relations on the sidelines of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2023.

____ (2023-03-07). 2nd plenary meeting of 1st session of 14th CPPCC National Committee held in Beijing. ecns.cn The second plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2023.

____ (2023-03-07). Highlights of Chinese Foreign Minister's press conference. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang held a press conference Tuesday morning on the sidelines of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress. He answered questions from Chinese and foreign media about China's foreign policies.

____ (2023-03-07). China's national legislature starts 2nd plenary meeting of annual session. ecns.cn The second plenary meeting of the first session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2023.

____ (2023-03-07). China-Europe relations not targeted at, dependent on, or subjected to third party: Chinese FM. ecns.cn China-Europe relations are not targeted at, dependent on, or subjected to a third party, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang said Tuesday.

____ (2023-03-07). Hong Kong seen as key bridge between Greater Bay Area, world. ecns.cn With the advantage of "one country, two systems", Hong Kong can act as a bridge linking the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to the world, said Pansy Ho Chiu-king, a national political adviser from the special administrative region.

_____ (2023-03-07). Taiwan: "Incident 228" commemoration. journal-neo.org This year, the tragic events that had begun on February 28, 1947 and then lasted several days, were commemorated on an unprecedented large scale with the participation of Taiwan's highest officials. There is still no consensus on the number of casualties in what later became known as "Incident (Massacre) 228" (in the 2nd month, on …

teleSUR -JCM (2023-03-07). China e Irán a favor de una solución al acuerdo nuclear. telesurtv.net "China siempre ha sostenido que restablecer la implementación completa y efectiva del PAIC es el camino correcto para resolver el problema nuclear iraní", subrayó Mao Ning.

Jenny Clegg (2023-03-07). El plan de paz de China para Ucrania. globalizacion.ca Debemos ignorar las calumnias de que China está del lado de Rusia o incluso armándola, y comprometernos de verdad con su papel de mediadora: China es la gran potencia más interesada en una solución política justa y duradera. | El primer…

Staff (2023-03-07). Canciller de China advierte a EEUU sobre consecuencias de política de "confrontación maliciosa" cubadebate.cu El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores de China, Qin Gang, declaró este martes en rueda de prensa en Pekín que la política estadounidense hacia el país asiático "se ha desviado por completo del camino sensato y racional" y advirtió que "si sigue acelerando por el camino erróneo" podría haber "conflicto y confrontación".

teleSUR, DRL (2023-03-07). Presidente francés culmina gira africana en medio de críticas. telesurtv.net Se trata de la décimoctava gira que realiza el mandatario francés por la región en la que París tiene importantes intereses económicos y quiere disminuir la presencia china y rusa.

teleSUR, JGN (2023-03-07). Cuba destaca importancia de Tratado Internacional sobre Biodiversidad Marina. telesurtv.net Cuba "tuvo el honor de representar al G-77 + China. Se logró mantener la unidad del Grupo hasta el final del proceso, lo que permitió alcanzar resultados favorables", dijo Rodríguez.