(2024-03-08). Proposals promote return of mothers to the workplace. ecns.cn Some well-educated women are opting to become fulltime mothers in big cities such as Beijing and Shanghai. Many are still eager to fulfill their talent and potential, in addition to caring for their families.
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(2024-03-08). Patel completes working visit to China. sanews.gov.za Patel completes working visit to China | Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel and a high-level delegation have completed a four-day working visit to Shanghai, Nanjing and Beijing to meet with government officials, investors and a number of Chinese electric vehicles and battery manufacturers. | Patel was hosted by his Chinese counterpart, Wang Wentao, the Chinese Minister of Commerce, at a bilateral meeting and working dinner during the visit. | The discussion reviewed trade relations and considered steps taken to implement agreements signed during President Xi Jinping's State Visit in August 202…
(2024-03-08). Beijing has impeded efforts to increase academic exchanges, US State Department officials say. scmp.com Ministry of State Security has tied such exchanges to 'foreign espionage activities', chilling Chinese academics' interest, one official says.
(2024-03-08). There Never Was a "New Corona Virus", There Never Was a Pandemic. globalresearch.ca The official story is that a dangerous new coronavirus was detected in Wuhan, PRC. It had not been isolated, it's identity had not been confirmed. And then in February, the name of the "new virus" was changed to SARS-CoV-2, a virus first detected 20 years in 2003.
(2024-03-08). Time to 'cut off' US outbound investment in China biotech firms like BGI Group and Wuxi AppTec: House panel. scmp.com Bipartisan support on show amid concern 'every bit of value flowing' to companies in the industry 'will be used to strengthen the CCP and the PLA'.
(2024-03-08). China's foreign trade in goods up 8.7 pct in Jan-Feb. ecns.cn
(2024-03-08). New season of Village Super League to kick off with three times more teams than last year. ecns.cn The 2024 Village Super League (VSL) competitions, more commonly known as Cunchao, are set to kick off on March 16 in Rongjiang county, Southwest China's Guizhou Province, and run until May 25, organizers said.
(2024-03-08). In Numbers: China's investment in R&D. ecns.cn
(2024-03-08). Hong Kong-U.S. trade still flourishing. ecns.cn In a testament to their enduring partnership, Hong Kong and the U.S. have forged a "robust" trade relationship over the past year.
(2024-03-08). More air routes using homegrown aircraft C919. ecns.cn The third regular flight route conducted by China's first self-developed narrow-body aircraft C919 was launched on Friday between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Xi'an Xianyang International Airport in Shaanxi province.
(2024-03-08). China's courts successfully serve and protect innovation-driven development. ecns.cn China's procuratorates and courts have actively leveraged their functions to safeguard and serve innovation-driven development, as stated in the annual work reports of China's top procuratorate and the top court.
english.palinfo.com (2024-03-08). UN: 37 Palestinian mothers killed every day in Gaza
An estimated 9,000 women have been reportedly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza to date, UN estimates revealed on Women's Day.
imemc.org (2024-03-08). Day 153 Update: Israel's Continued Bombings Kill Dozens In Gaza"
The Israeli army continued for the 153rd day the bombing of various parts of the Gaza Strip, and the wiring and detonating of entire residential blocks across the coastal region, killing dozens and wounding hundreds.
dailysabah.com (2024-03-08). 60K Gazan pregnant women languish in malnutrition: Health Ministry
About 60,000 pregnant women in the Gaza Strip are facing malnutrition and dehydration due to Israel's conflict with the enclave, the Health Ministry reported Thursday, just ahead of International Women's Day on March 8.
mediaite.com (2024-03-08). Biden's State of the Union 'Illegal' Comment Deserves to Be Seen in Context
On Thursday night's State of the Union address, President Joe Biden upset some progressives and Latino members of Congress when he went off script and used the word "illegal" in reference to an undocumented migrant.
euobserver.com (2024-03-08). Gaza is also a war on women: where are European feminists?On International Women's Day, European feminists must break their deafening silence on the unspeakable horrors facing women and girls in Gaza.
Palestinian women have become "victims of war crimes, crimes against humanity and an unfolding genocide", according to Reem Alsalem, the UN's special rapporteur on violence against women and girls.
yahoo.com (2024-03-08). U.N. Human Rights Council says Israel West Bank settlement plans amount to war crimesThe Human Rights Council on Friday released a report saying that the expansion of settlements "amount to the transfer by Israel of its own civilian population into the territories that it occupies, which amounts to a war crime under international law."
yahoo.com (2024-03-08). Biden promised unity, but State of the Union speech was loud, angry, partisanIn his State of the Union address Thursday night, he gave a speech that was partisan, dishonest and, at times, incoherent. It wasn't an update on America, nor was it hopeful, unifying or inspiring.
Biden seemed mad and divisive and occasionally slurred his words and struggled to enunciate.
yenisafak.com (2024-03-08). Hamas describes deaths of Palestinian detainees at Israeli military facilities as 'war crimes'
Haaretz daily says 27 detainees from Gaza died at Sde Teiman and Anatot facilities or while being questioned in Israeli territory
(2024-03-08). China strengthens punishment of corrupt practices. ecns.cn The procuratorial organs and courts have intensified the punishment of corrupt practices while implementing joint investigations into both bribery takers and givers, as stated in the annual work reports of China's top procuratorate and the top court.
(2024-03-08). World's only 400-year-old magnolia tree in full blossom. ecns.cn The world's only 400-year-old saucer magnolia tree, known as "Lotus on Land", is in full blossom at Wuhou Temple in Mian County of Hanzhong City, northwest China's Shaanxi Province, March 7, 2024.
(2024-03-08). Secondhand economy a win-win scenario. ecns.cn Scenes of individuals selling their underused or outdated goods have become increasingly common in China.
(2024-03-08). U.S. experts: growth target achievable. ecns.cn China's economic goals this year reflect a focus on high-quality growth combined with sensible support for local governments, as the country navigates global political and trade obstacles, U.S. experts said.
(2024-03-08). Ambitious Ivankovic aims for World Cup finals. ecns.cn Newly appointed head coach for Team China Branko Ivankovic is aiming at steering Team China to the soccer World Cup finals, and the 70-year-old Croatian hopes the squad can regain confidence to fulfill the goal.
(2024-03-08). In Numbers: Passenger trips on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway hit 2m. ecns.cn The Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), the first of its kind in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, has transported more than 2 million passengers in total, said China Railway International Limited on Sunday.
(2024-03-08). Equipment key to new quality productive forces. ecns.cn The development of critical technical equipment, such as advanced machine tools and subway trains equipped with permanent magnet traction systems, will be instrumental in supporting China's plan to cultivate new quality productive forces.
(2024-03-08). China continues improving environmental quality despite challenges. ecns.cn Despite unfavorable meteorological conditions last year, China managed to keep good momentum for steady improvements in its environmental quality, said Huang Runqiu, minister of ecology and environment.
(2024-03-08). Chinese payment platforms improve services, facilitating foreigners visiting China. ecns.cn China's leading payment platforms Alipay and Weixin Pay have introduced a series of measures to improve payment services for foreign nationals. This initiative marks China's latest effort to facilitate easier access for foreigners visiting the country.
(2024-03-08). Over 2,000 prosecuted for tomb raiding, trafficking of cultural relics. ecns.cn Procuratorates nationwide prosecuted 2,089 individuals for crimes such as tomb raiding and trafficking of cultural relics last year, representing a 37.4 percent year-on-year increase, as stated in the annual work report of China's top procuratorate.
(2024-03-08). In Numbers: China's grain output hit a record high of 695.4 million tonnes. ecns.cn
(2024-03-08). Vessels made in Fujian take semisubmersible ride to boost BRI ties. ecns.cn Huaruilong, the world's third-largest semisubmersible ship, set sail from Ningde Port, Fujian province, on Sunday, en route to Guinea.
(2024-03-08). World's first 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage project to be put into commercial operation soon: political advisor. ecns.cn The world's first 300-megawatt compressed air energy storage project in Yingcheng, Central China's Hubei Province, will be put into commercial operation soon.
(2024-03-08). China's courts see over 100 percent increase in judicial transparency. ecns.cn Chinese courts continued to deepen judicial transparency, with more verdicts disclosed online, according to an annual work report of the Supreme People's Court, China's top court.
(2024-03-08). Fiscal moves to bolster recovery. ecns.cn China will strengthen its proactive fiscal stance and improve the quality and efficiency of fiscal policy this year, to bolster economic recovery and high-quality development, the Ministry of Finance said.
(2024-03-08). Giant dragon horse installation wows visitors in Zhejiang. ecns.cn The dragon horse, or Long Ma, was made in 2014 by a French production company to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and China.
(2024-03-08). Adviser: Rebound, growth on track. ecns.cn The economic development of China is set to witness more favorable conditions than unfavorable ones, while the underlying trend of economic rebound and long-term growth remains unchanged, a national political adviser said..
(2024-03-08). China's grain output hits record high in 2023. ecns.cn
(2024-03-08). Shaolin Show: What do the China-made 'new three' represent. ecns.cn Chinese Premier Li Qiang said in his government work report that exports of the China-made "new three"in 2023 increased by nearly 30 percent year on year. What are the "new three"? What are their roles in China's economic development? Follow anchor Shaolin to learn more."ÄÄ…
(2024-03-08). Second plenary meeting of second session of 14th NPC held in Beijing. ecns.cn The second plenary meeting of the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, March 8, 2024.
(2024-03-08). China's 'Two Sessions' and People's Democracy. uwidata.com By Oràßun Gà∂ktàºrk, Beijing, China For the average person living in the West, Chinese politics seems complicated because Chinese democracy is judged according to Western stereotypes. But China's top legislative organs, the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), hold their annual meetings in Beijing after the Chinese New Year, …
(2024-03-08). US Army intelligence analyst Korbein Schultz charged with selling military secrets to China for US$42,000. scmp.com Korbein Schultz was allegedly paid US$42,000 to provide information to an individual he believed lived in Hong Kong about US plans in the event Taiwan came under attack.
(2024-03-08). International Criminal Court: a Puppet Institution. orinocotribune.com By Nikolay Sofinskiy — Mar 6, 2024 | In recent years the International Criminal Court (ICC) has definitely become a politicized and malleable tool in the hands of several Western states in their fight against governments pursuing sovereign policies. The ICC's attempts to position itself as an institution acting on behalf of the entire international community and not on its own behalf are absolutely unfounded. More than one-third of the UN member states representing more than half of the world's population (including Russia, China, India, the United States, etc.) are not members of the ICC. | In the last ten…
(2024-03-08). Sunday 3/10: Protest for Tibet! Tibetan National Uprising Day of Action against Chinese Occupation!!!! indybay.org Begins at Berkeley City hall at 8am, | continues at SF City hall 10am to 12pm, | march to Chinese Consulate 12: 30 to 1: 30pm, | protest at Consulate 1: 30 to 2: 30pm, | march to Union Square, | protest at Union Square 5pm to 7pm…
(2024-03-08). First-ever 3D printed Mosque built in Saudi Arabia. albawaba.com
ALBAWABA – 3D printing has recently witnessed an extraordinary milestone and made headlines across the Middle East after a mosque in Saudi Arabia became the first-ever to be built fully using 3D printing technology! According to Saraya, the mosque in question was named after the late Abdulaziz Abdullah Sharbatly and was 3D printed in Jeddah under the Al-Jawhara project. The project was first initiated by a businesswoman called Wajannat Muhammad Abdel Wahed as a tribute to her late husband and the mosque took around six months to finish where a total of four printers were used to build it by China's Guanli on an e…
(2024-03-08). Prominent economist Justin Lin debunks 'peak China' claims. ecns.cn A prominent Chinese economist and a national political advisor has debunked various negative claims about the Chinese economy.
(2024-03-08). China's transportation system blazing new paths. ecns.cn China has made notable achievements to build a strong transportation system in the past decade, with the successful construction of the world's largest high-speed railway network, an extensive expressway system, and a comprehensive postal and express delivery network.
(2024-03-08). Super deep-water oilfield reserve discovered in S China Sea indicates huge potential. ecns.cn Kaipingnan oilfield, China's first deep-water oilfield with proven reserves of over 102 million metric tons has been discovered in the Pearl River Estuary Basin of the South China Sea, according to the China National Offshore Oil Corporation on Friday.
(2024-03-08). Natural light pillars illuminate night sky in N China. ecns.cn Known as "light pillars", they are a rare optical illusion caused by falling ice crystals that reflect sources of light on the ground.
(2024-03-08). Xi stresses deepening reform to comprehensively enhance strategic capabilities in emerging areas. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a plenary meeting of the delegation of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the People's Armed Police Force at the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, capital of China, March 7, 2024.
(2024-03-08). China takes big swings in 6G wireless technology R&D. ecns.cn China will step up the research and development of 6G wireless technology and launch an "artificial intelligence plus" initiative to leverage AI to promote new industrialization, the country's top industry regulator said on Friday.
(2024-03-08). China makes major steps cracking down on administrative monopolies. ecns.cn China will take bigger actions to crack down on administrative monopolies so as to offer a fair market environment for companies, said a top market regulator official on the sidelines of the ongoing two sessions on Friday.
(2024-03-08). US panel urges State Department to raise travel advisory for Xinjiang to highest level. scmp.com Co-chairs of Congressional-Executive Commission on China ask Secretary of State Antony Blinken to notify tourists 'about the risk of enabling atrocity crimes'.
(2024-03-08). 'America is rising': Biden uses State of the Union address to push competition with China but not conflict. scmp.com Annual presidential address has Biden appearing vibrant and confident about US, including its partnerships and alliances in the Pacific.
(2024-03-08). Xi's economic agenda no answer to China's problems. wsws.org In his "work report" premier Li Qiang said the foundation for continuous economic recovery was "not solid."
(2024-03-08). Australia pushes anti-China campaign at ASEAN summit. wsws.org While paying lip service to the need for "guardrails" and "dialogue," the Australian government sought to line up the southeast Asian nations against China.
(2024-03-08). China: agresión a Gaza es una vergàºenza para la civilización. telesurtv.net El canciller chino calificó la agresión israelí como "una tragedia para la humanidad".
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China's top policy advisory body emphasised the importance of increasing the country's employment rate, especially among young recent graduates…
The two sessions center largely on China's domestic policy but there will be intense foreign scrutiny of the proceedings, especially when it comes to the direction of Chinese Economic policy. | Foreign analysts will also pay close attention to any policy with global implications such as the future of Artificial Intelligence, the Green Energy transition, China's leading role in the production and export of electric vehicles and the battery and raw material supply chains that support growth in EV sales. | CGTN's Nathan King reports.
China and Cuba have enjoyed close political, trade and cooperation relations based on a long-standing friendship between the two peoples, and strong links between the two communist parties. | Over the past few years, both nations have deepened their bilateral relationship. | CGTN's Luis Chirino reports.
Preparations are underway in Beijing for Two Sessions: The annual gathering of the National People's Congress and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference. | The political impact of Two Sessions will resonate throughout China and the world. | CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.
More than 100 people were killed and hundreds more have been injured in Gaza while trying to get food from aid trucks. According to the United Nations, more than half a million people are at risk of famine. | To discuss the ongoing conflict, joining us: |
The Chinese leader said it at a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee…
The AK Party government does not stand up for exporters, industrialists, banks, tourism, fruit and vegetable producers who face threats and pressure from the US authorities. Türkiye will not carry a government that bows down to threats against our relations with Russia, China and Iran, our most important partners in economy and security. No power …
It has long been said, "If only these walls had a language, they could tell us what is going on". In reality, walls and buildings have a language. Buildings are witnesses of history. Since time immemorial, I have been interested in the traces of buildings in humanity's struggle for progress. Last week, during my visit …
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The event also included competitions between ice hockey teams from China and Russia, as well as car races on ice…
The dawn of the twentieth century saw the rise of modern, planned national economies around the world. In many of these cases, planned economies often were coupled with state ownership of production. China, especially due to becoming a Marxist-Leninist state in 1949, is no exception to this trend. It is commonly misconceived by both leftists and rightists that the People's Republic of China has ceased to plan its economy; that the government has relinquished its obligations of maint …
GDP data for China, the U.S., and the other G7 countries for the year 2023 has now been published. This makes possible an accurate assessment of China's, the U.S., and major economies performance—both in terms of China's domestic goals and international comparisons. There are two key reasons this is important.First for China's domestic reasons: to achieve a balanced estimate of China's socialist economic situation and therefore the tasks it faces.Secon …
Picture of the "Northeast China Group of the Commission for Investigating the Crime of Bacteriological Warfare Committed by the American Imperialists," taken at Shenyang, April 1, 1952. From 1952 pamphlet, "Exhibition on Bacteriological War Crimes Committed by the Government of the United States," pg. 13, published by The Chinese People's Committee for World Peace (author's private collection) IntroductionThis is an updated version of the original post. The update is necessary, …
In the past year, tens of thousands of asylum seekers have arrived in New York City, mainly from South and Central America, along with a significant number from Africa. Officials acknowledge the strain on city resources, particularly concerning the limited access to basic services for African asylum seekers. CGTN's William Denselow reports from New York.
By The USA, Russia and China own systems, which are, among others, capable of producing strong electric currents in the ionosphere by transmitting …
Violence on Mexico's highways is escalating, prompting concerns from the country's truckers who are advocating for increased protection. CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock shows how trucking unions are appealing to the government for assistance.
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The International Monetary Fund upgraded its outlook for global economy for 2024, pointing to the better-than-expected performance of China and the United States last year. Meanwhile, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany are dealing with recession. | Joining the discussion: | Klaus Larres is a fellow at the…
The factual situation is that China's economy, as it heads into 2024, has far outgrown all other major comparable economies.
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The U.S. has announced new sanctions against Russia in response to the death of imprisoned opposition activist Alexei Navalny and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This is the largest package of U.S. sanctions since the conflict in Ukraine began two years ago.
It recognises special markings using sensors and is controlled by a central control system…
Based on a talk by Sara Flounders to a webinar held on Feb. 18, 2024, Peace Delegates Report Back from China, organized by Friends of Socialist China and the International Manifesto Group. To see the webinar, go to
The United Nations Secretary General says it's "high time for peace" in Ukraine. | Speaking at the UN on Friday, Antonio Guterres joined several foreign ministers for the two-year anniversary of the start of the Ukraine-Russia conflict. | At least 10,500 civilians have died in Ukraine during the course of the fighting, and many more have been injured.
In the race for the White House, the Republican Party is set to hold another primary on Saturday in South Carolina. The question is not so much whether Donald Trump will win, but will Nikki Haley stay in the contest. | Joining the discussion: | Bill Crane is a political analyst a…
In Haiti, the UN says rape is being used as a weapon of war, with gangs engaging in collective sexual assaults to consolidate power and control. Officials say rape with impunity is increasing at an alarming rate. CGTN's Nitza Soledad Perez brings us the story of Rose, a Haitian survivor of such violence.
Luxury electric vehicle maker Lotus Technology marked a milestone on Friday, Feb. 23, listing on the tech-heavy Nasdaq exchange in New York. | Trading through a special-purpose acquisition company called L Catterton Asia Acquisition Corp, Lotus Tech made its debut in U.S. markets. The new company valued at more than $5 billion says it will work to achieve dominance in the EV sector.