2025-01-06: News Headlines

aljazeera (2025-01-06). Why Trump's blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India. aljazeera.com After a four-year-long border standoff, India and China arrived at a detente in October. But can it survive Trump?

UMMID (2025-01-06). HMPV outbreak in China sparks panic. ummid.com China has raised the alarm over the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), sparking panic in the country and elsewhere and prompting the authorities to declare health emergency.

Editor (2025-01-06). China imposes sanctions on U.S. defense contractors for selling arms to Taiwan. mronline.org China alleges that the U.S. approach to Taiwan is guided by "cold war zero sum mentality" which violates its own declared commitments to the "one-China policy" and agreements of non-interference in internal matters.

Mark Niu (2025-01-06). Sneak preview into latest gadgets at CES 2025. america.cgtn.com The world's largest personal electronics show CES officially kicks off on Tuesday, Jan 7. But reporter Mark Niu got a sneak preview of the event, catching up with some of the exhibiting tech companies from around the world, including China.

editor (2025-01-06). New Year's message of 2025 from the Federation for a Democratic China. onlineopinion.com.au The Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 marked the end of any prospects for top-down political reforms toward democratic constitutionalism under the CCP's rule.

_____ (2025-01-06). 1421 — 1434. transcend.org In 1421 the Chinese traveled to the Americas. They came, saw, did not conquer, many stayed. Unlike the West no empire, no sucking tentacles. Also unlike the West they learnt, and preserved much of it. The center of the world now moves toward China.

Global Research News (2025-01-06). Selected Articles: Video: 'Globalisation of War: US-NATO Threats Directed Against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea'. globalresearch.ca By America's hegemonic project in…

United World International (2025-01-06). Trump will focus on "regime change" in Iran in his new term! unitedworldint.com He would see success as a major achievement for his political legacy and a victory against the Russia-China-Iran bloc. By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist On January 20, as Trump prepares to return to the White House, his team announced so far and the signs of his approach to the Middle East suggest that Iran will …

Staff (2025-01-06). OMS desmiente informaciones falsas sobre nueva emergencia mundial por virus en China. cubadebate.cu La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) indicó que no se han recibido informes de parte de China que indiquen de un aumento de enfermedades respiratorias, desmintiendo los rumores de un posible estado de emergencia. "No existen indicios que sugieran un brote significativo en China relacionado con el hMPV ni con otras enfermedades respiratorias", aclaró la OMS.

Staff (2025-01-06). Los BRICS+ y la derrota de Occidente. cubadebate.cu El bloque deberá lidiar con la presidencia de Donald Trump, cuyos planes de gobierno incluyen una guerra arancelaria contra China y México, la indiferencia respecto a la OTAN, la expulsión masiva de latinoamericanos y un abandono de los acuerdos sanitarios con la OMS y con las organizaciones internacionales ambientales. Esa orientación proteccionista no parece ser el resultado de una excentricidad trumpista: Washington busca con desesperación superar las limitaciones de productividad y competitividad en la que se encuentra sumido.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-06). China rechaza acusaciones de EE.UU. sobre ciberespionaje. radiohc.cu La Habana, 6 ene (RHC) China rechazó hoy las acusaciones de Estados Unidos sobre supuesto ciberespionaje y reiteró su compromiso de combatir cualquier tipo de ataque en este sentido.

Alina Ramos Martin (2025-01-06). Namibian President-elect receives Chinese Foreign Minister. plenglish.com Windhoek, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) President-elect of Namibia, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, received Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in this capital, who began an important tour of African countries, the digital portal The Namibian reported.

Staff (2025-01-06). Justin Trudeau anuncia su dimisión tras casi una década como primer ministro canadiense (+ Video). cubadebate.cu El primer ministro de Canadá, Justin Trudeau, ha anunciado este lunes su dimisión tras su pérdida de popularidad y una crisis en el seno de su Gobierno que le ha dejado debilitado políticamente. Trudeau lleva casi una década al frente del Gobierno de Canadá. Su renuncia marca el fin de una era en pleno año electoral.

Staff (2025-01-06). Parlamento israelí estudia convertir el norte de Gaza en un erial, sin alimentos, agua y electricidad. cubadebate.cu El Parlamento israelí estudia convertir el norte de Gaza en un erial, sin alimentos, agua y electricidad. Por eso, un grupo de ocho diputados del Comité de Defensa y Asuntos Exteriores del Parlamento israelí ha exigido al Gobierno la destrucción todas las fuentes de agua, recursos alimentarios y sistemas de electricidad en esa zona.

Staff (2025-01-06). México presenta Olinia, la primera armadora mexicana de vehículos eléctricos. cubadebate.cu Durante su habitual conferencia, la presidenta mexicana Claudia Sheinbaum presentó el proyecto Olinia con el que su gobierno espera producir, con el apoyo del sector privado, tres modelos de automóviles compactos eléctricos que tendrán un costo entre 90 000 pesos (unos 4 500 dólares) a 150 000 pesos (unos 7 500 dólares). El nuevo automóvil será totalmente mexicano.

Staff (2025-01-06). Indonesia se adhiere a los BRICS como miembro de pleno derecho del grupo (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Indonesia se convirtió en un miembro de pleno derecho del grupo BRICS, comunicó el Gobierno brasileño, que ostenta la presidencia rotativa de la asociación a partir del 1 de enero de 2025. La candidatura de Indonesia fue respaldada por consenso de los líderes del grupo en la Cumbre de Johannesburgo en agosto de 2023.

aljazeera (2025-01-06). Nine killed in roadside bomb attack in central India. aljazeera.com Police said eight policemen and a driver were killed in bomb blast set off by Maoist rebels in Chhattisgarh.

Owen Fairclough (2025-01-06). Much of US blanketed by snow. america.cgtn.com Large parts of the northern hemisphere were at a standstill this Monday, Jan. 6 after a polar vortex triggered a blizzard and record snowfalls. Much of the eastern and southern U.S. was hit a day after similar conditions in northern Europe and parts of Asia. Owen Fairclough reports.

Mike Walter (2025-01-06). The Heat: Global Economic Outlook. america.cgtn.com

The Onion Staff (2025-01-06). SATIRE: Ecologists Call For Bee Extinction After Watching 'My Girl'. theonion.com STANFORD, CA—In response to seeing what the pollinators were capable of in the 1991 coming-of-age drama, ecologists at Stanford University issued a statement Monday calling for the extinction of bees after they watched My Girl. "Upon observing the heartbreaking scene in which Macaulay Culkin's character Thomas J. is attacked and ultimately killed by a swarm of …

WSWS (2025-01-06). Taiwan's former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je charged with bribery. wsws.org Ko is the second major politician to face anti-graft investigations and charges since President Lai Ching-te took power in May 2024. Both have shown an interest in competing for president in 2028, and they were and continue to be Lai's political opponents.

UMMID (2025-01-05). HMPV outbreak in China sparks panic. ummid.com China has raised the alarm over the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV), sparking panic in the country and elsewhere and prompting the authorities to declare health emergency.

Prof Michel Chossudovsky (2025-01-05). Video: 'Globalisation of War: US-NATO Threats Directed Against Russia, China, Iran and North Korea'. Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca Below is the key note address by Prof. Michel Chossudovsky to the Kuala Lumpur 2018 July Venue organized by the The world is at …

Kathy Ou (2025-01-05). A New Law Could Be a Lifeline for Los Angeles's Immigrant-Owned Small Businesses. truthout.org After 30 years of single-handedly running an Asian boutique store located inside an indoor plaza in Los Angeles called The Shop in LA's Chinatown, Mai Tu received an eviction notice at the start of 2020 from the building's new owner, the Santa Monica, California-based Redcar Properties. Tu moved out in March 2020 as the pandemic hit and the stay-at-home order started. Tu didn't want to close… |

Elsy Fors Garzon (2025-01-05). Trade of Chinese products in El Salvador advances. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) Sales of Chinese products in El Salvador ¥s market have increased in the last year, while today the terms of a Free Trade Agreement between the two nations are also being adjusted.

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2025-01-04: News Headlines

Ben Norton (2025-01-04). Goals behind Trump's tariffs: cut taxes on rich & escalate new cold war on China. geopoliticaleconomy.com Donald Trump's tariffs will not reduce US public debt. The federal deficit will keep growing, but they will be an excuse to further cut taxes on the rich and to ratchet up the new cold war on China.

aljazeera (2025-01-04). Could a board game help prepare Taiwan for war with China? aljazeera.com The latest development in a growing trend for 'military boardgames' gives players the chance to 'defend' Taiwan.

aljazeera (2025-01-04). Fire at market in northern China kills at least eight people and injures 15. aljazeera.com Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze at a busy market in the city of Zhangjiakou, Hebei province.

mforinoco (2025-01-04). China Donates 70 Tons of Equipment to Cuba To Restore Its Electric System. orinocotribune.com The People's Republic of China has donated almost 70 tons of power generator parts and accessories to The materials arrived in the country on Sunday (29) and were received by China's ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, and Cuba's deputy ministers of Foreign Trade and Investment, Déborah Rivas, and Energy and Mining, Tatiana Amarán…

presstv.ir (2025-01-04). US approves $3.6 billion sale of missiles to Japan. presstv.ir The US says it has approved a $3.6 billion sale of up to 1,200 advanced air-to-air missiles and related equipment to Japan as Washington continues to build up alliances in Asia against China.

Editor (2025-01-04). The U.S. sees China through the dark mirror of its own unbridled aggression. mronline.org As China grows and prospers many in the U.S. want us to believe that China will follow the same path that the U.S. itself pursued—global military aggression, the overthrow of numerous governments around the world and persecution of minorities at home. (A repost from February 2023.)…

Mark Niu (2025-01-03). Works of renowned Chinese painter reaches San Francisco museum. america.cgtn.com In San Francisco, art enthusiasts are getting their first look at one of China's greatest painters — Qi Baishi. His work is being viewed as a bridge between Chinese ink painting and Western audiences. | CGTN's Mark Niu has details.

Dean Baker (2025-01-03). Best Bet for 2025: Stronger Trade Ties Between Europe and China. counterpunch.org One development for 2025 that can be seen clearly in the crystal ball is improving trade ties between China and Europe. The reason this is a virtual certainty is Donald Trump is doing everything he can to convince the world that, under his leadership, the United States is an unreliable trading partner. He already worked

Editor (2025-01-03). China donates 70 tons of equipment to Cuba to restore its electric system. mronline.org Equipment such as radiators and engines were sent to the Caribbean island to promote energy transition.

Jose Eloy Richards Richards (2025-01-03). Chinese foreign ministry backs restrictions against US entities. plenglish.com Spokeswoman Mao Ning stressed that the Ministry of Commerce's actions respond to national laws and regulations based on international practices. | Previously, China announced the inclusion of several US companies on the 'Untrustworthy Entity List' in response to their involvement in arms sales to Taiwan. | The companies include Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories, and Lockheed Martin Ventures. | These entities are prohibited from: importing and exporting activities related to China…

Eve Ottenberg (2025-01-03). Mass Hysteria Strikes Again: The Great Drone Invasion of 2024. counterpunch.org The latest American mass psychosis involves drones, a rather mundane twist in a long, gaudy, societal psychopathology leading from communists under the bed, to the lunatic Havana Syndrome, to dastardly Chinese spy balloons. So our current fixation is mystery drones, sighted across the U.S. but most alarmingly, for birdbrains I guess, over U.S. military bases.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-03). Continúa impune genocidio israelí en Gaza, denuncia canciller de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ene (RHC) El titular de Relaciones Exteriores de Cuba, Bruno Rodríguez, denunció hoy la impunidad con que persiste el genocidio cometido por el gobierno de Israel contra la población gazatí, que asciende a más de 45 mil muertos.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2025-01-03). Gobierno de Brasil prepara evento por aniversario de actos golpistas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 ene (RHC) El Gobierno federal de Brasil prepara hoy un acto simbólico para el 8 de enero, fecha en la que se cumplen dos años de la invasión y saqueo de las sedes capitalinas de los Tres Poderes.

Alasdair Baverstock (2025-01-03). FBI says New Orleans attacker acted alone. america.cgtn.com The FBI now says it believes the driver of a pickup truck that barreled through a crowd of New Year's celebrants in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the early hours of 2025 acted alone. He was ultimately shot dead by police, but not before killing 14 people. Dozens more were injured. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has the details from New Orleans.

Alasdair Baverstock (2025-01-03). New Orleans works to recover after deadly attack. america.cgtn.com The city of New Orleans is working to recover following a deadly truck attack on New Year's Day — and its residents are attempting to get back to some sense of normalcy. | CGTN's Alasdair Baverstock has more from New Orleans.

Owen Fairclough (2025-01-03). U.S. bulks up security ahead of presidential events. america.cgtn.com Just days into a new year, the New Orleans terror attack and Las Vegas vehicle explosion have put the U.S. on high alert, particularly Washington D.C. — the focus of significant presidential events in the coming days and weeks. | CGTN's Owen Fairclough has more.

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2024-12-31: News Headlines

aljazeera (2024-12-31). China's Xi highlights 'world peace' in New Year's message to Russia's Putin. aljazeera.com Chinese leader underscores 'rapidly evolving changes not seen in a century and the turbulent international situation'.

aljazeera (2024-12-31). 'Moral imperative': WHO presses China to share COVID origins data. aljazeera.com Beijing insists it has shared information on the coronavirus 'without holding anything back'.

WSWS (2024-12-31). Five years of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interview with Dr. Arijit Chakravarty. wsws.org In this interview, Dr. Chakravarty discusses the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and public health globally five years after the initial outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Wuhan, China.

Editor (2024-12-31). China demands withdrawal of U.S. missile system from the Philippines, calls it a threat to regional peace and security. mronline.org Both the U.S. and Philippines have refused to withdraw the U.S. Typhon missile system deployed in April near Chinese borders despite earlier claiming it to be a temporary move.

WSWS (2024-12-31). US-backed Pacific Policing Initiative directed against China. wsws.org While seeking to lock China out of the Pacific, the Australian-led operation establishes a rapid deployment force for police-military interventions against unrest in the region.

The Independent (2024-12-31). Xi, Putin exchange New Year greetings. independent.co.ug BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday exchanged New Year greetings with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, Xi extended sincere congratulations and best wishes to Putin and the Russian people. Xi said that 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of China-Russia …

Abdul Rahman, People's Dispatch. (2024-12-30). China Demands Withdrawal Of US Missile System From The Philippines. popularresistance.org China reiterated its concerns about the Philippines' plan to acquire the US Typhon missile defense system. In the foreign ministry press briefing on Thursday, December 26, the spokesperson of the ministry, Mao Ning, claimed it is a "strategic and offensive" weapon which may fuel arms race in the region. China also restated its long-standing demand for the withdrawal of the system already deployed near its borders. | Ning reminded the leadership in the Philippines of their promise of never taking sides among the major powers.

David Andersson (2024-12-30). 2025: My New Year's Resolutions. pressenza.com As the new year begins, I am taking this opportunity to make fresh personal commitments. I want to reflect on what is outdated or unhelpful in my life and envision the type of future I desire by implementing the necessary lifestyle changes. | One of my most profound realizations is this: I am done with war. For over 40 years, I have marched, protested, and spoken out against wars. From now on, the issue of war belongs to the past for me. I will no longer think, write, or talk about war. As an editor at Pressenza, I will not publish articles covering wars in Ukraine, Gaza, or the potential conflicts with China.

Michael K. Smith (2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: the False Savoir. counterpunch.org A pious Sunday school teacher confessing to lust in his heart but swearing never to lie, he came to Washington to reestablish public faith in government just when popular disgust at monstrous U.S. crimes in Indochina had reached unprecedented heights. The big business agenda during his term in office (1977-1981) was to roll back the welfare state, break the power of unions, fan the flames of the Cold War to increase military spending, engineer tax breaks for wealthy corporate interests, and repeal government regulation of business. While portraying himself as a peanut-farming populist, Carter delivered the goods…

The Independent (2024-12-30). üü•YEAR2024: A glimpse of Xi's global insights through maxims quoted in 2024. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | Throughout the year of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events hosted in China and made four significant overseas visits, consistently calling for stronger win-win cooperation to build a better world. Esteemed a masterly communicator, Xi incorporated into his talks, speeches and articles a string of well-known Chinese …

Brian Berletic, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-12-30). Washington's Unstoppable Superweapon. popularresistance.org In recent months, even across the collective West's media, growing admissions are being made about both Russia and China's superior military industrial capacity. With Russia's first use of the intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, it is admitted that Russia (and likely China) possess formidable military capabilities the collective West currently lacks. | Despite the collective efforts of NATO in arming, training, and backing Ukraine, Ukrainian forces continue to give ground at an accelerated rate across the entire line of contact amid the ongoing Russian Special Military Operation (SMO).

tn.ai (2024-12-30). Joint Actions Define Strategic Depth of Iran-China Ties: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The next "golden 50 years of future relations between Iran and China" will show that this journey marks the beginning of a new chapter in strategic cooperation between the two countries, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.

aljazeera (2024-12-30). China court hands schoolboy a life sentence for murder. aljazeera.com Two teenagers in Hebei given prison sentences over the killing of their 13-year-old classmate in March.

WSWS (2024-12-30). New Sri Lankan president visits India on his first overseas trip. wsws.org President Dissanayake's selection of India to visit first is to signal his government's commitment to aligning Colombo with the US-led preparations for war against China.

Staff (2024-12-30). El derrumbe europeo. cubadebate.cu Europa Occidental se resiste a admitir la derrota militar de la OTAN en Ucrania, al tiempo que vacila sobre su lugar en el nuevo orden global que tiene a la Federación rusa como un actor central junto a China y los Brics+. Los cambios se están sucediendo con una velocidad que la institucionalidad tradicional de los países colonizadores no logra procesar con sensatez y cordura.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-30). Sistema de Trabajo del Gobierno con participación popular. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) ´En todo lo que hagamos, lo primero que hay que pensar es cómo va a participar el pueblo: la unidad la da la participación ª, expresó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en la reunión del Consejo de Ministros, correspondiente al mes de diciembre.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-30). Alertan en Brasil sobre ultraderecha y mercado contra Lula en 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) El Gobierno del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, enfrascado hoy en la recuperación de la democracia en Brasil, enfrentará en 2025 dos grandes desafíos: la extrema derecha y el cerco liderado por el mercado.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-30). La unidad la da la participación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Sesionó la reunión del Consejo de Ministros correspondiente al mes de diciembre. Entre otros temas, se aprobaron los Objetivos y Proyecciones de Gobierno para 2025, así como el Sistema de Trabajo del Gobierno para el próximo año.

A A (2024-12-30). Acuerdo Mercosur-UE, øun nuevo ALCA? strategic-culture.su Esperemos que las contradicciones internas de la Unión Europea se desarrollen y generen más malestar entre los agricultores de varios países, obligando a los gobiernos a dar marcha atrás. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…

Staff (2024-12-30). Al menos 71 pasajeros mueren tras caída de un camión a un río en Etiopía. cubadebate.cu El portavoz del Gobierno regional de Sidama, en el sur de Etiopía, Wosenyeleh Simion, informó que al menos 71 personas murieron por la caída de un camión de pasajeros en un río, en el distrito de Bona. Simion dijo a Reuters este lunes que, como resultado del accidente, fallecieron 68 hombres y tres mujeres.

Ruth Milka (2024-12-30). Climate change is depleting plant nutrition, threatening herbivores from grasshoppers to giant pandas. nationofchange.org Rising CO2 levels are driving faster plant growth but reducing nutrient density, with alarming impacts across ecosystems.gian…

Jim Spellman (2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter's wide-ranging impact. america.cgtn.com Around the world, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being remembered for his time in office and his dedication to public service after his presidency. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.

Poppie Mphuthing (2024-12-30). Trump news in 2024, ahead of second presidency. america.cgtn.com During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump's key political promises centered on his America First slogan. On the domestic front, he doubled down on illegal immigration and articulated a hardline toward American allies regarding foreign policy. Poppie Mphuthing reports.

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2024-12-30: News Headlines

Michael K. Smith (2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter: the False Savoir. counterpunch.org A pious Sunday school teacher confessing to lust in his heart but swearing never to lie, he came to Washington to reestablish public faith in government just when popular disgust at monstrous U.S. crimes in Indochina had reached unprecedented heights. The big business agenda during his term in office (1977-1981) was to roll back the welfare state, break the power of unions, fan the flames of the Cold War to increase military spending, engineer tax breaks for wealthy corporate interests, and repeal government regulation of business. While portraying himself as a peanut-farming populist, Carter delivered the goods…

The Independent (2024-12-30). üü•YEAR2024: A glimpse of Xi's global insights through maxims quoted in 2024. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | Throughout the year of 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events hosted in China and made four significant overseas visits, consistently calling for stronger win-win cooperation to build a better world. Esteemed a masterly communicator, Xi incorporated into his talks, speeches and articles a string of well-known Chinese …

Brian Berletic, Orinoco Tribune. (2024-12-30). Washington's Unstoppable Superweapon. popularresistance.org In recent months, even across the collective West's media, growing admissions are being made about both Russia and China's superior military industrial capacity. With Russia's first use of the intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, it is admitted that Russia (and likely China) possess formidable military capabilities the collective West currently lacks. | Despite the collective efforts of NATO in arming, training, and backing Ukraine, Ukrainian forces continue to give ground at an accelerated rate across the entire line of contact amid the ongoing Russian Special Military Operation (SMO).

tn.ai (2024-12-30). Joint Actions Define Strategic Depth of Iran-China Ties: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The next "golden 50 years of future relations between Iran and China" will show that this journey marks the beginning of a new chapter in strategic cooperation between the two countries, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said.

aljazeera (2024-12-30). China court hands schoolboy a life sentence for murder. aljazeera.com Two teenagers in Hebei given prison sentences over the killing of their 13-year-old classmate in March.

WSWS (2024-12-30). New Sri Lankan president visits India on his first overseas trip. wsws.org President Dissanayake's selection of India to visit first is to signal his government's commitment to aligning Colombo with the US-led preparations for war against China.

Staff (2024-12-30). El derrumbe europeo. cubadebate.cu Europa Occidental se resiste a admitir la derrota militar de la OTAN en Ucrania, al tiempo que vacila sobre su lugar en el nuevo orden global que tiene a la Federación rusa como un actor central junto a China y los Brics+. Los cambios se están sucediendo con una velocidad que la institucionalidad tradicional de los países colonizadores no logra procesar con sensatez y cordura.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-30). Sistema de Trabajo del Gobierno con participación popular. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) ´En todo lo que hagamos, lo primero que hay que pensar es cómo va a participar el pueblo: la unidad la da la participación ª, expresó el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, en la reunión del Consejo de Ministros, correspondiente al mes de diciembre.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-30). Alertan en Brasil sobre ultraderecha y mercado contra Lula en 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 de dic (RHC) El Gobierno del presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, enfrascado hoy en la recuperación de la democracia en Brasil, enfrentará en 2025 dos grandes desafíos: la extrema derecha y el cerco liderado por el mercado.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-30). La unidad la da la participación. radiohc.cu La Habana, 30 dic (RHC) Sesionó la reunión del Consejo de Ministros correspondiente al mes de diciembre. Entre otros temas, se aprobaron los Objetivos y Proyecciones de Gobierno para 2025, así como el Sistema de Trabajo del Gobierno para el próximo año.

A A (2024-12-30). Acuerdo Mercosur-UE, øun nuevo ALCA? strategic-culture.su Esperemos que las contradicciones internas de la Unión Europea se desarrollen y generen más malestar entre los agricultores de varios países, obligando a los gobiernos a dar marcha atrás. | àönete a nosotros en , y . | Escríbenos:…

Staff (2024-12-30). Al menos 71 pasajeros mueren tras caída de un camión a un río en Etiopía. cubadebate.cu El portavoz del Gobierno regional de Sidama, en el sur de Etiopía, Wosenyeleh Simion, informó que al menos 71 personas murieron por la caída de un camión de pasajeros en un río, en el distrito de Bona. Simion dijo a Reuters este lunes que, como resultado del accidente, fallecieron 68 hombres y tres mujeres.

Ruth Milka (2024-12-30). Climate change is depleting plant nutrition, threatening herbivores from grasshoppers to giant pandas. nationofchange.org Rising CO2 levels are driving faster plant growth but reducing nutrient density, with alarming impacts across ecosystems.gian…

Jim Spellman (2024-12-30). Jimmy Carter's wide-ranging impact. america.cgtn.com Around the world, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter is being remembered for his time in office and his dedication to public service after his presidency. CGTN's Jim Spellman reports.

Poppie Mphuthing (2024-12-30). Trump news in 2024, ahead of second presidency. america.cgtn.com During his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump's key political promises centered on his America First slogan. On the domestic front, he doubled down on illegal immigration and articulated a hardline toward American allies regarding foreign policy. Poppie Mphuthing reports.

tn.ai (2024-12-29). Iran-China Ties Ironclad: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hailed the robust partnership between Tehran and Beijing, which he said have close cultural and civilizational bonds.

tn.ai (2024-12-29). Iran's Araqchi Visits UAE. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi had a meeting with his Emirati counterpart during a layover in Dubai while he was returning to Tehran after an official visit to China.

The Independent (2024-12-29). China attaches greater importance to minors' mental health. independent.co.ug BEIJING | Xinhua | China has attached increasing importance to the mental health of children and adolescents, experts said at a press conference held by the National Health Commission (NHC) on Wednesday. Epidemiological survey results from authoritative institutions show that the actual prevalence of depression among adolescents in China is about 2 percent, said Xie …

Martha Ríos (2024-12-29). China envía donativo al sistema eléctrico de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 dic (RHC) China envió este domingo un primer lote de donativo de piezas y accesorios para los equipos de grupos electrógenos de Cuba, como parte de la implementación de los consensos alcanzados entre los dos países.

Poppie Mphuthing (2024-12-29). Trump urges Supreme Court to pause possible TikTok ban. america.cgtn.com U.S. President-elect Donald Trump filed a legal brief on Friday, urging the Supreme Court to consider pausing a law that could see TikTok banned. | For months, TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, has been fending off attempts by the U.S. government and lawmakers to shut down the popular social media app, arguing that its data and moderation operations are already based in the U.S. and that the app poses no national security risks. | CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing reports.

APR editor (2024-12-29). Hui, protests, kotahitanga, and a new Kuini — a historic year for MƒÅoridom. asiapacificreport.nz By Ella Stewart, (NgƒÅpuhi, Te MƒÅhurehure, NgƒÅti Manu), RNZ longform journalist, Te Ao MƒÅori On a sticky day in January, dozens of nannies and aunties from Tainui shook and waved fronds of greenery as they called manuhiri onto Tuurangawaewae Marae. More than 10,000 people had responded to a rare call for unity from the MƒÅori…

Toni Waterman (2024-12-29). Despite decline, gun violence remains major crisis in U.S. america.cgtn.com On average, 125-people die in gun-related incidents every single day in the United States. | This includes homicides, suicides and accidental deaths. | While the numbers have edged lower in recent years — they remain near the record highs seen during the pandemic. | Violence prevention advocates are growing concerned that President-elect Donald Trump could reverse whatever modest gains have been made when he reclaims the White House next month. CGTN's Toni Waterman reports.

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2024-12-28: News Headlines

tn.ai (2024-12-28). Iran, China Voice Concern on Chaos in Syria. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and China warned of turmoil and insecurity in Syria, calling for the clam transition of power and formation of an inclusive Syrian government.

ecns.cn (2024-12-28). Insights | China to inject strong impetus into global climate governance in 2025: Janos Pasztor. ecns.cn The year 2024 has been marked by escalating global warming, frequent extreme climate events and natural disasters, underscoring climate change as one of the most pressing global challenges.

ecns.cn (2024-12-28). Insights | The Year of Wood Snake an auspicious year, says former ABC Television vice president. ecns.cn Harvey Dzodin, former ABC Television vice president and a senior fellow at the Center for China and Globalization, extends his heartfelt New Year wishes to the Chinese people and all others celebrating the Chinese New Year around the world in an exclusive interview with China News Network.

presstv.ir (2024-12-28). Iran, China say West Asia 'not a scene for destructive foreign interference'. presstv.ir The foreign ministers of Iran and China say West Asia should not be a scene for destructive foreign interference.

tn.ai (2024-12-28). Iran, China Share Views on Mideast Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iran and China agreed on plans to strengthen bilateral relations and expressed their common views about the developments in the Middle East during the Iranian top diplomat's visit to Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-12-28). The small Chinese towns making big waves in 2024. ecns.cn As the footsteps of time gently bring us to the end of this year, looking back on 2024, many small Chinese towns are making big waves. Though modest in size, they're brimming with potential, emerging as powerful new forces in China's economy, and carving out their places on the global stage.

ecns.cn (2024-12-28). Cradle of Civilization: Cultural significance of China's wooden arch bridges. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-12-28). China's northernmost province kicks off ice fishing season. ecns.cn Thousands of fish bumped in a giant"ÄÄfish seine, as fishermen pulled the first haul this winter from an ice lake in northeast China's Heilongjiang Province on Friday"ÄÄwhen the winter fishing season started.

ecns.cn (2024-12-28). The Chinese towns we explored in 2024. ecns.cn As the footsteps of time gently bring us to the end of this year, looking back on 2024, we've explored and unlocked many unique Chinese small towns. Though small in size, they're brimming with potential, emerging as powerful new forces in China's economy, and carving out their places on the global stage. From local tales to the global impact, from quiet beginnings to shining success. Let's revisit the places we've explored in 2024. What stories have they written into history?

ecns.cn (2024-12-28). The small Chinese towns making big waves in 2024. ecns.cn As the footsteps of time gently bring us to the end of this year, looking back on 2024, we've explored and unlocked many unique Chinese small towns. Though small in size, they're brimming with potential, emerging as powerful new forces in China's economy, and carving out their places on the global stage. From local tales to the global impact, from quiet beginnings to shining success. Let's revisit the places we've explored in 2024. What stories have they written into history?

Staff (2024-12-28). Ciudadanos cubanos estarán exentos del pago de tarifas al solicitar visas para viajar a China a partir del 1 de enero. cubadebate.cu La embajada de China en La Habana anunció que, a partir del próximo 1 de enero, los ciudadanos cubanos estarán exentos de pagar tarifas al solicitar visas para China. El embajador chino en Cuba, Hua Xin, comunicó la medida en un mensaje de felicitación por el nuevo año y el 66 aniversario del triunfo de la Revolución cubana.

María Candela (2024-12-28). Anuncian grandes movilizaciones en Venezuela en el mes de enero por la paz y en respaldo a la juramentación del Presidente Nicolás Maduro (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu En su programa televisivo "Maduro Live de repente", Nicolás Maduro anunció grandes movilizaciones en Venezuela durante el mes de enero, por la paz y en respaldo a la toma de posesión popular, cuando el mandatario bolivariano juramente como Presidente de esa nación para el próximo periodo de gobierno entre el 2025 hasta el 2031…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-28). Reitera Cuba voluntad de dialogar con EE.UU. sin injerencias. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) El ministro de Relaciones Exteriores Bruno Rodríguez reiteró hoy que el gobierno de Cuba está dispuesto a tratar con su par de Estados Unidos cualquier asunto bilateral, sin condiciones.

Staff (2024-12-28). Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol reconoce a los mejores exponentes del deporte nacional. cubadebate.cu La Federación Cubana de Béisbol y Softbol reconoció este sábado a los peloteros que más se destacaron en diversas categorías a largo del año que finaliza. El equipo de Béisbol5 resultó el más sobresaliente, gracias a sus títulos en el Panamericano de Barranquilla y el Mundial de Hong Kong, que lo posicionaron como líder mundial.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-28). Espacio literario en Cuba homenajeará el triunfo de la Revolución. radiohc.cu La Habana, 28 dic (RHC) En homenaje al triunfo de la Revolución cubana, el tradicional espacio Sábado del Libro, en la Calle de Madera del Centro Histórico habanero, presentará hoy el título Historia y testimonio de una época. Fidel, Che y Mao.

tn.ai (2024-12-28). SCO Embraces Iran's Initiatives. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) welcomed the initiatives proposed by Iran for the promotion of the organization's economic activities.

presstv.ir (2024-12-28). SCO plays important role in strengthening multilateralism: Iran FM. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister has placed a premium on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), saying it can play a vital role in strengthening multilateralism.

Brian Berletic (2024-12-27). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Insights | Erik Solheim extends early New Year wishes to the Chinese people. ecns.cn Looking upon this passing year, Erik Solheim, the former UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), praises China for its progress in environmental initiatives in a recent interview with China News Network. He expresses hope that China will continue to adopt even greener practices by 2025. Additionally, he wishes his Chinese friends and the people of China a Happy New Year.

Felix Abt (2024-12-27). China's Economy is Developing Tremendous Strategic Strength Instead of Collapsing as the Western Media Falsely Claim. covertactionmagazine.com [The article can be watched as a video here] In their reporting on China, the Western mainstream media conjure up a massive real estate crisis, enormous youth unemployment and a severe economic crisis. But the collective West is harming itself with illusions about China's economy, as you will see below. "China is in the midst …

presstv.ir (2024-12-27). Iran FM in China for 'more consultations' amid 'sensitive' circumstances. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister stresses the importance of holding more consultations with China about sensitive regional and global developments, particularly Iran's nuclear issue.

tn.ai (2024-12-27). Iranian Foreign Minister in China for Consultations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi has paid a visit to China to hold negotiations on a range of bilateral, regional and international issues.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Ancient walls discovered at Erlitou ruins in Henan. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists have reported a significant breakthrough in their research on the Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 B.C.), China's earliest known dynasty. They discovered rammed earth structures highly suspected to be the city walls of a Xia Dynasty capital.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China's self-developed deep-sea research vessel delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The ship is equipped with world-class scientific equipment and is able to conduct comprehensive surveys of oceanic elements. It also has a bidirectional icebreaking capability that enables it to operate in polar regions in the summer.

Brian Berletic (2024-12-27). Washington's Unstoppable Superweapon. orinocotribune.com By Brian Berletic — Dec 24, 2024 | As geopolitical tensions escalate, the U.S. wields its most formidable weapon—not military might, but a sophisticated network of political and informational control that reshapes nations and regions to serve its interests. | In recent months, even across the collective West's media, growing admissions are being made about both Russia and China's superior military industrial capacity. With Russia's first use of the intermediate-range ballistic missile, the Oreshnik, it is admitted that Russia (and likely China) possess formidable military capabilities the collective We…

infobrics (2024-12-27). Kenya's Plan to Join China-Russia Led Coalition. infobrics.org President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's interest in joining the BRICS group and has asked for backing from China…

Mike Whitney (2024-12-27). Washington Deploys Proxies to Xinjiang to Scuttle China's Giant Infrastructure Project. globalresearch.ca

presstv.ir (2024-12-27). Iran FM: China visit will mark 'golden' era in strategic ties. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his visit to China will open a "new chapter" in strategic cooperation between the two countries and herald a "golden" era for bilateral relations.

Joseph Trevithick (2024-12-27). China's Monster Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship Seen Like Never Before At Launch Ceremony. twz.com

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-12-27). China sanctions US companies for arms sales to Taiwan. plenglish.com The sanctions are a response to recent US actions including a package of military assistance and arms sales to Taipei, and the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the sanctioned companies are Insitu Inc., Hudson Technologies Co., Saronic Technologies Inc., Raytheon Canada, Raytheon Australia, Aerkomm Inc., and Oceaneering International Inc. | Spokeswoman Mao Ning explained that the US military support measures for Taiwan seriously violate the one-China principle and the agreements between the two countries. | According to the spokeswoman, the U…

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21 – 27). ecns.cn World snooker number one Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, according to the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday. Trump arrived in Hong Kong on Monday to collect his Hong Kong identity card.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China announces countermeasures against‚U.S. military companies and senior executives. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday countermeasures against seven U.S. military companies and relevant senior executives in response to recent U.S. actions.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China puts two new radio telescopes into operation. ecns.cn Two new 40-meter-aperture radio telescopes were put into operation after more than one year constructions.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). CCPIT firmly opposes U.S. 301 investigation against China's semiconductor industry. ecns.cn The USTR's announcement of a so-called Section 301 investigation into the Chinese semiconductor industry has drawn firm opposition from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China launches safeguard investigation into imported beef: MOFCOM. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Friday to launch a safeguard investigation into imported beef, starting from December 27, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China launches first Type 076 amphibious assault ship. ecns.cn China unveiled its largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the southwestern province of Sichuan.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project strategic decision to regional connectivity, prosperity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is a strategic decision made by the three governments to promote regional connectivity, prosperity and stability.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Xi urges making China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway a new demonstration project for BRI cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that efforts should be made to build the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway into a new demonstration project for Belt and Road cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China to accelerate 5G revolution, 6G innovation in 2025. ecns.cn China plans to build 4.5 million 5G base stations and develop more future industries in 2025, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology at its working conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). New Yancheng-Yixing high-speed railway line begins construction. ecns.cn A new high-speed railway in Eastern China's Jiangsu province began construction on Friday, further boosting the development of regional infrastructure in China's Yangtze River Delta region.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China launches CNS Sichuan amphibious assault ship. ecns.cn China unveiled its largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the southwestern province of Sichuan. With a hull code of 51, the CNS Sichuan is the first in the Type 076 class.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China 2024 in the eyes of foreign friends. ecns.cn What does China look like in the eyes of foreign friends this year? Visa-free policy, low-altitude economy, rural rejuvenation, colorful culture… They shared various views on China 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Localities get more say with special bonds. ecns.cn China is allowing local governments to invest in more areas with their special-purpose bonds while also simplifying the approval process, which analysts said will help boost domestic demand and support the country's overall growth in the face of persistent global headwinds.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). BRI trade boosts exporters' profits. ecns.cn China's trade with other countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative will keep growing in 2025, fueled by many emerging economies' surging demand for products to meet their need for green transformation, consumption upgrade and industrialization.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Top court puts juvenile protection on high priority. ecns.cn China's top court has announced plans to intensify judicial efforts to address public concerns and optimize the business environment, with measures highlighted in a five-year judicial reform outline released Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong announces to quit world ranking over new rules. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star and Olympic champion Fan Zhendong announced his decision to withdraw from the world rankings on Friday, citing new regulations introduced by World Table Tennis (WTT) that impose fines for non-participation.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Amazon forces Temu merchants to choose side. ecns.cn According to foreign media reports, the American e-commerce giant is adjusting its business strategy to address growing competition from Chinese platforms.

The Independent (2024-12-27). Tz receives 264 Chinese-made cargo wagons for electric trains. independent.co.ug Tanzania's $10bn SGR is an electrified medium-speed line that will eventually connect the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam with the densely populated Great Lake states of Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua and Agencies | The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) said Wednesday that it had received 264 cargo wagons made by …

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Archery Tower in Beijing reopens to public. ecns.cn Built in 1439 of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) along Beijing's central axis, the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower reopened to the public on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Manila plan over missile deployment condemned. ecns.cn Beijing reiterated on Thursday its call for Manila to promptly withdraw the Typhon medium-range missile system, vowing it will never sit idly by and wait for its security interests to be harmed or threatened.

Staff (2024-12-27). El Gobierno español obligará a los influencers en redes sociales a rectificar cuando publiquen noticias falsas. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Ministros aprobó la semana pasada la reforma de la ley que regula el derecho de rectificación, para incluir también a los influencers y perfiles con cientos de miles de seguidores en las plataformas digitales. La medida supone una "actualización" de la norma de 1984 y busca "promover una mayor calidad en el debate público".

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). AI study rooms transform learning, raising concerns. ecns.cn After school on Friday, a 12-year-old student surnamed Zhang arrived at an artificial intelligence study room in Zhengzhou, Henan province, aiming to use the new mode of learning to enhance her academic performance.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Hubei researchers restore human appearance1 million years ago. ecns.cn The "Yunxian Man" fossil human skulls are the most complete ones found in Eurasia for the same era, providing key evidence for the study of the evolution of Homo erectus in East Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Findings shed light on Sanxingdui layout. ecns.cn With the latest excavations at the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan, Sichuan province, revealing a jade-processing workshop, archaeologists are gradually piecing together a picture of what life in the ancient city looked like.

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2024-12-27: News Headlines

Brian Berletic (2024-12-27). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com

Felix Abt (2024-12-27). China's Economy is Developing Tremendous Strategic Strength Instead of Collapsing as the Western Media Falsely Claim. covertactionmagazine.com [The article can be watched as a video here] In their reporting on China, the Western mainstream media conjure up a massive real estate crisis, enormous youth unemployment and a severe economic crisis. But the collective West is harming itself with illusions about China's economy, as you will see below. "China is in the midst …

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Insights | Erik Solheim extends early New Year wishes to the Chinese people. ecns.cn Looking upon this passing year, Erik Solheim, the former UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), praises China for its progress in environmental initiatives in a recent interview with China News Network. He expresses hope that China will continue to adopt even greener practices by 2025. Additionally, he wishes his Chinese friends and the people of China a Happy New Year.

presstv.ir (2024-12-27). Iran FM in China for 'more consultations' amid 'sensitive' circumstances. presstv.ir The Iranian foreign minister stresses the importance of holding more consultations with China about sensitive regional and global developments, particularly Iran's nuclear issue.

tn.ai (2024-12-27). Iranian Foreign Minister in China for Consultations. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Foreign Minister of Iran Abbas Araqchi has paid a visit to China to hold negotiations on a range of bilateral, regional and international issues.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Ancient walls discovered at Erlitou ruins in Henan. ecns.cn Chinese archaeologists have reported a significant breakthrough in their research on the Xia Dynasty (2070-1600 B.C.), China's earliest known dynasty. They discovered rammed earth structures highly suspected to be the city walls of a Xia Dynasty capital.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China's self-developed deep-sea research vessel delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn The ship is equipped with world-class scientific equipment and is able to conduct comprehensive surveys of oceanic elements. It also has a bidirectional icebreaking capability that enables it to operate in polar regions in the summer.

infobrics (2024-12-27). Kenya's Plan to Join China-Russia Led Coalition. infobrics.org President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's interest in joining the BRICS group and has asked for backing from China…

Mike Whitney (2024-12-27). Washington Deploys Proxies to Xinjiang to Scuttle China's Giant Infrastructure Project. globalresearch.ca

presstv.ir (2024-12-27). Iran FM: China visit will mark 'golden' era in strategic ties. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his visit to China will open a "new chapter" in strategic cooperation between the two countries and herald a "golden" era for bilateral relations.

Joseph Trevithick (2024-12-27). China's Monster Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship Seen Like Never Before At Launch Ceremony. twz.com

Luis Linares Petrov (2024-12-27). China sanctions US companies for arms sales to Taiwan. plenglish.com The sanctions are a response to recent US actions including a package of military assistance and arms sales to Taipei, and the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2025. | According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the sanctioned companies are Insitu Inc., Hudson Technologies Co., Saronic Technologies Inc., Raytheon Canada, Raytheon Australia, Aerkomm Inc., and Oceaneering International Inc. | Spokeswoman Mao Ning explained that the US military support measures for Taiwan seriously violate the one-China principle and the agreements between the two countries. | According to the spokeswoman, the U…

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21 – 27). ecns.cn World snooker number one Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, according to the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday. Trump arrived in Hong Kong on Monday to collect his Hong Kong identity card.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China announces countermeasures against‚U.S. military companies and senior executives. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Friday countermeasures against seven U.S. military companies and relevant senior executives in response to recent U.S. actions.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China puts two new radio telescopes into operation. ecns.cn Two new 40-meter-aperture radio telescopes were put into operation after more than one year constructions.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). CCPIT firmly opposes U.S. 301 investigation against China's semiconductor industry. ecns.cn The USTR's announcement of a so-called Section 301 investigation into the Chinese semiconductor industry has drawn firm opposition from the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT).

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China launches safeguard investigation into imported beef: MOFCOM. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Friday to launch a safeguard investigation into imported beef, starting from December 27, 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China launches first Type 076 amphibious assault ship. ecns.cn China unveiled its largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the southwestern province of Sichuan.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Xi says China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project strategic decision to regional connectivity, prosperity. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is a strategic decision made by the three governments to promote regional connectivity, prosperity and stability.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Xi urges making China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway a new demonstration project for BRI cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that efforts should be made to build the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway into a new demonstration project for Belt and Road cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China to accelerate 5G revolution, 6G innovation in 2025. ecns.cn China plans to build 4.5 million 5G base stations and develop more future industries in 2025, said the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology at its working conference on Friday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). New Yancheng-Yixing high-speed railway line begins construction. ecns.cn A new high-speed railway in Eastern China's Jiangsu province began construction on Friday, further boosting the development of regional infrastructure in China's Yangtze River Delta region.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China launches CNS Sichuan amphibious assault ship. ecns.cn China unveiled its largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the southwestern province of Sichuan. With a hull code of 51, the CNS Sichuan is the first in the Type 076 class.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). China 2024 in the eyes of foreign friends. ecns.cn What does China look like in the eyes of foreign friends this year? Visa-free policy, low-altitude economy, rural rejuvenation, colorful culture… They shared various views on China 2024.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Localities get more say with special bonds. ecns.cn China is allowing local governments to invest in more areas with their special-purpose bonds while also simplifying the approval process, which analysts said will help boost domestic demand and support the country's overall growth in the face of persistent global headwinds.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). BRI trade boosts exporters' profits. ecns.cn China's trade with other countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative will keep growing in 2025, fueled by many emerging economies' surging demand for products to meet their need for green transformation, consumption upgrade and industrialization.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Top court puts juvenile protection on high priority. ecns.cn China's top court has announced plans to intensify judicial efforts to address public concerns and optimize the business environment, with measures highlighted in a five-year judicial reform outline released Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Chinese table tennis star Fan Zhendong announces to quit world ranking over new rules. ecns.cn Chinese table tennis star and Olympic champion Fan Zhendong announced his decision to withdraw from the world rankings on Friday, citing new regulations introduced by World Table Tennis (WTT) that impose fines for non-participation.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Amazon forces Temu merchants to choose side. ecns.cn According to foreign media reports, the American e-commerce giant is adjusting its business strategy to address growing competition from Chinese platforms.

The Independent (2024-12-27). Tz receives 264 Chinese-made cargo wagons for electric trains. independent.co.ug Tanzania's $10bn SGR is an electrified medium-speed line that will eventually connect the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam with the densely populated Great Lake states of Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua and Agencies | The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) said Wednesday that it had received 264 cargo wagons made by …

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Archery Tower in Beijing reopens to public. ecns.cn Built in 1439 of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) along Beijing's central axis, the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower reopened to the public on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Manila plan over missile deployment condemned. ecns.cn Beijing reiterated on Thursday its call for Manila to promptly withdraw the Typhon medium-range missile system, vowing it will never sit idly by and wait for its security interests to be harmed or threatened.

Staff (2024-12-27). El Gobierno español obligará a los influencers en redes sociales a rectificar cuando publiquen noticias falsas. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Ministros aprobó la semana pasada la reforma de la ley que regula el derecho de rectificación, para incluir también a los influencers y perfiles con cientos de miles de seguidores en las plataformas digitales. La medida supone una "actualización" de la norma de 1984 y busca "promover una mayor calidad en el debate público".

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). AI study rooms transform learning, raising concerns. ecns.cn After school on Friday, a 12-year-old student surnamed Zhang arrived at an artificial intelligence study room in Zhengzhou, Henan province, aiming to use the new mode of learning to enhance her academic performance.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Hubei researchers restore human appearance1 million years ago. ecns.cn The "Yunxian Man" fossil human skulls are the most complete ones found in Eurasia for the same era, providing key evidence for the study of the evolution of Homo erectus in East Asia.

ecns.cn (2024-12-27). Findings shed light on Sanxingdui layout. ecns.cn With the latest excavations at the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan, Sichuan province, revealing a jade-processing workshop, archaeologists are gradually piecing together a picture of what life in the ancient city looked like.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Chinese athletes achieve record-breaking 194 world championships in 2024: report. ecns.cn In 2024, Chinese athletes won a total of 194 world championships across 33 events, setting a new all-time record, according to a report released by the Competitive Sports Department of the General Administration of Sport of China on Thursday.

Jim Spellman (2024-12-26). Space Exploration Milestones of 2024. america.cgtn.com 2024 was a landmark year for space exploration, with milestones like China's lunar research. Private companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin also made strides, while Boeing faced setbacks with its Starliner program. CGTN's Jim Spellman brings the year's biggest space achievements and challenges.

Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway (2024-12-26). China Stuns With Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet's Sudden Appearance (Updated). twz.com In something of a stunning development, China appears to already be flying a stealthy, high-performance Only a matter of hours after the appearance of the first Chinese combat aircraft today, videos and…

Thomas Newdick (2024-12-26). Yes, China Just Flew Another Tailless Next-Generation Stealth Combat Aircraft. twz.com It appears that another new Chinese combat aircraft has already entered flight testing, and it is also an advanced, stealthy, tailless design. The imagery of the previously unseen aircraft began to circulate on social media today, only a matter of hours after the first appearance of a remarkable diamond-shaped, tailless, heavy tactical combat aircraft design, which you can read more about A video and several photos of the second, apparently smaller aircraft began to emerge…

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). China's first deep-sea research and archaeological ship delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China's independently developed deep-sea multi-functional scientific investigation and cultural relics archaeological vessel, Tansuo-3, was officially delivered in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). (W.E. Talk) How China leads regional development against global economic headwind. ecns.cn In the latest W.E. Talk, Zhang Yansheng, researcher of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, pointed out that China's strategy to boost domestic demand, promote high-level opening-up, and accelerate the development of new quality productive forces will profoundly reshape its role and position in the world and the Asia-Pacific region.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Enduring passion of Canadian artist for Chinese bonsai. ecns.cn Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Chad Sinclair has lived in China for about 21 years and is deeply fond of miniature potted landscapes, also known as the Chinese bonsai."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). China expects 500 mln visits during 2024-25 snow season. ecns.cn (ECNS) ⚪ Research data on the development of China's ice and snow industry shows that the country expects a record-high 500 million visits during the 2024-25 snow season. | China's ice and snow industry is expected to reach a staggering 100.53 billion yuan (about $13.77 billion) in 2025, the report noted.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). World's highest photovoltaic power station begins electricity supply in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn Phase I of Huaneng Nagu Photovoltaic Power Station, the world's highest-altitude solar power project, started operation in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Negative impacts from U.S. tariff move stressed. ecns.cn As the United States prepares for a new administration, business leaders and trade experts are sounding the alarm about the potential consequences of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, particularly on China.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). China, India maintain close communication on border situation: China's Defense Ministry. ecns.cn China and India maintain close communication on the border situation, making "important progress", China's Defense Ministry says…

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Advanced technology helping to enhance tourism. ecns.cn In April, the Anhui branch of China Mobile opened the city's first 5G-A carrier aggregation demonstration area at the Yingkesong spot.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Thailand embraces smart farming tech from China. ecns.cn As a major agricultural country in Southeast Asia and a global producer of natural rubber, Thailand is now seeking to transform its pillar sector with help from China's smart farming technology.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). China's first comprehensive deep-sea research vessel with global exploration and manned submersible capabilities sets sail. ecns.cn China's domestically designed and built deep-sea multi-functional research and archaeological vessel, Tansuo 3, or Exploration 3, was delivered and launched from Nansha in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Changes urged on documents for ex-convicts. ecns.cn China's top legislature has urged improvements or optimizations of some normative documents that restrict employment opportunities for people with criminal records, so as to uphold the Constitution and ensure its implementation.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Prosecutors vow to continue combating online extortion targeting businesses. ecns.cn Prosecutors across China are cracking down on extortion cases targeting businesses, particularly schemes involving threats to spread false or damaging information online, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Restoration of ancient copper dragon pattern sword completes. ecns.cn An archeologist displays a gilt dragon pattern copper sword of the Han Dynasty (1271 – 1368) after restoration in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). South Korea considers piloting visa-free policy for Chinese group tours. ecns.cn The South Korean government announced on Thursday it is considering a pilot visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). MSS reveals case of Chinese self-media blogger coerced by intelligence agency to carry out espionage tasks. ecns.cn A Chinese video blogger with a large number of followers popular for producing exotic-themed videos was pressured by a foreign intelligence agency to engage in espionage but was exempted from punishment after reporting the situation to Chinese national security authorities.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Tibetan carpets: combination of beauty and durability. ecns.cn Renowned for its durability and tenacity, the Tibetan carpet is one of the most famous carpets in the world.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Restaurants offer free food for city's unsung heroes. ecns.cn As Beijing's chilly winter deepens, some restaurants are extending warmth by feeding the unsung — often low-paid workers, including delivery drivers, taxi drivers and street cleaners — who keep the city going.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Historical archery tower in Beijing opens to public. ecns.cn Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower, located along Beijing's central axis, opened to the public on Thursday."ÄÄ…

Staff (2024-12-26). Presidenta mexicana anuncia avances en los diálogos con países de la región ante posibles deportaciones desde Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Al preguntarle si su gobierno ha considerado unirse con mandatarios o cancilleres de otras naciones para tener un plan de contingencia, sostuvo que el canciller lo abundará, pero "con varios países, particularmente Centroamérica, y siempre, pues vamos a estar cerca. "Siempre vamos a estar cerca de América Latina", subrayó.

John Terrett (2024-12-26). United States stock market in 2024. america.cgtn.com The U.S. stock market was dominated by three things in 2024. The return of Donald Trump to the political stage, the rise of artificial intelligence and the resurrection of crypto values, particularly Bitcoin. CGTN's John Terrett reports from New York.

Owen Fairclough (2024-12-26). Navigating 2024's economic landscape. america.cgtn.com The saying that elections are ultimately about the economy has never been more fitting for the U.S. in 2024. Economic growth largely outperformed expectations, and the forecast for 2025 remains robust. However, recession risks are still elevated heading into 2025, according to analysts who cite inflation and tariffs as the biggest threats to economic stability. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Research finds big role for crayfish shells in water quality. ecns.cn After researching 300 kilograms of crayfish, Deng Hongbing and his team at Wuhan University created a material from crayfish shells that removes microplastics from water.

aljazeera (2024-12-26). Taiwan's presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations. aljazeera.com Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Guzang Festival is a grand ceremony held every 13 years by the Miao ethnic people to worship their ancestors. It was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Cloud-shrouded Jiajin Mountain in Sichuan. ecns.cn At an altitude of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, it is covered with snow all year round and the air is very thin.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Innovation drives transformation of Zhejiang economic development zones. ecns.cn

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2024-12-26: News Headlines

tn.ai (2024-12-26). Iran's FM Due in China for Talks. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi will travel to Beijing tomorrow.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Chinese athletes achieve record-breaking 194 world championships in 2024: report. ecns.cn In 2024, Chinese athletes won a total of 194 world championships across 33 events, setting a new all-time record, according to a report released by the Competitive Sports Department of the General Administration of Sport of China on Thursday.

ICRC (2024-12-26). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-26). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-26). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org

The Independent (2024-12-26). China embraces AI-assisted healthcare with caution. independent.co.ug In November, China's National Health Commission (NHC) and other departments jointly issued the guidelines for AI application scenarios in the health sector BEIJING | Xinhua | Imagine a hospital where you're greeted by an intelligent robot, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology ensures you receive detailed diagnostic notes swiftly. In Wuzhen, a small town in east …

Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway (2024-12-26). China Stuns With Heavy Stealth Tactical Jet's Sudden Appearance. twz.com In something of a stunning development, China appears to already be flying a stealthy, high-performance pic.twitter.com/IZ9BlwjoOc— Justin Bronk (@Justin_Br0nk)

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). China expects 500 mln visits during 2024-25 snow season. ecns.cn (ECNS) ⚪ Research data on the development of China's ice and snow industry shows that the country expects a record-high 500 million visits during the 2024-25 snow season. | China's ice and snow industry is expected to reach a staggering 100.53 billion yuan (about $13.77 billion) in 2025, the report noted.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). World's highest photovoltaic power station begins electricity supply in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn Phase I of Huaneng Nagu Photovoltaic Power Station, the world's highest-altitude solar power project, started operation in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). China's first deep-sea research and archaeological ship delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China's independently developed deep-sea multi-functional scientific investigation and cultural relics archaeological vessel, Tansuo-3, was officially delivered in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). (W.E. Talk) How China leads regional development against global economic headwind. ecns.cn In the latest W.E. Talk, Zhang Yansheng, researcher of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, pointed out that China's strategy to boost domestic demand, promote high-level opening-up, and accelerate the development of new quality productive forces will profoundly reshape its role and position in the world and the Asia-Pacific region.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Negative impacts from U.S. tariff move stressed. ecns.cn As the United States prepares for a new administration, business leaders and trade experts are sounding the alarm about the potential consequences of President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, particularly on China.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). China, India maintain close communication on border situation: China's Defense Ministry. ecns.cn China and India maintain close communication on the border situation, making "important progress", China's Defense Ministry says…

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Thailand embraces smart farming tech from China. ecns.cn As a major agricultural country in Southeast Asia and a global producer of natural rubber, Thailand is now seeking to transform its pillar sector with help from China's smart farming technology.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). China's first comprehensive deep-sea research vessel with global exploration and manned submersible capabilities sets sail. ecns.cn China's domestically designed and built deep-sea multi-functional research and archaeological vessel, Tansuo 3, or Exploration 3, was delivered and launched from Nansha in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Prosecutors vow to continue combating online extortion targeting businesses. ecns.cn Prosecutors across China are cracking down on extortion cases targeting businesses, particularly schemes involving threats to spread false or damaging information online, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Restoration of ancient copper dragon pattern sword completes. ecns.cn An archeologist displays a gilt dragon pattern copper sword of the Han Dynasty (1271 – 1368) after restoration in Xining, northwest China's Qinghai Province.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Enduring passion of Canadian artist for Chinese bonsai. ecns.cn Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Chad Sinclair has lived in China for about 21 years and is deeply fond of miniature potted landscapes, also known as the Chinese bonsai."ÄÄ…

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Advanced technology helping to enhance tourism. ecns.cn In April, the Anhui branch of China Mobile opened the city's first 5G-A carrier aggregation demonstration area at the Yingkesong spot.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Changes urged on documents for ex-convicts. ecns.cn China's top legislature has urged improvements or optimizations of some normative documents that restrict employment opportunities for people with criminal records, so as to uphold the Constitution and ensure its implementation.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). South Korea considers piloting visa-free policy for Chinese group tours. ecns.cn The South Korean government announced on Thursday it is considering a pilot visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). MSS reveals case of Chinese self-media blogger coerced by intelligence agency to carry out espionage tasks. ecns.cn A Chinese video blogger with a large number of followers popular for producing exotic-themed videos was pressured by a foreign intelligence agency to engage in espionage but was exempted from punishment after reporting the situation to Chinese national security authorities.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Tibetan carpets: combination of beauty and durability. ecns.cn Renowned for its durability and tenacity, the Tibetan carpet is one of the most famous carpets in the world.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Restaurants offer free food for city's unsung heroes. ecns.cn As Beijing's chilly winter deepens, some restaurants are extending warmth by feeding the unsung — often low-paid workers, including delivery drivers, taxi drivers and street cleaners — who keep the city going.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Historical archery tower in Beijing opens to public. ecns.cn Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower, located along Beijing's central axis, opened to the public on Thursday."ÄÄ…

Staff (2024-12-26). Presidenta mexicana anuncia avances en los diálogos con países de la región ante posibles deportaciones desde Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Al preguntarle si su gobierno ha considerado unirse con mandatarios o cancilleres de otras naciones para tener un plan de contingencia, sostuvo que el canciller lo abundará, pero "con varios países, particularmente Centroamérica, y siempre, pues vamos a estar cerca. "Siempre vamos a estar cerca de América Latina", subrayó.

Owen Fairclough (2024-12-26). Navigating 2024's economic landscape. america.cgtn.com The saying that elections are ultimately about the economy has never been more fitting for the U.S. in 2024. Economic growth largely outperformed expectations, and the forecast for 2025 remains robust. However, recession risks are still elevated heading into 2025, according to analysts who cite inflation and tariffs as the biggest threats to economic stability. CGTN's Owen Fairclough reports.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Research finds big role for crayfish shells in water quality. ecns.cn After researching 300 kilograms of crayfish, Deng Hongbing and his team at Wuhan University created a material from crayfish shells that removes microplastics from water.

aljazeera (2024-12-26). Taiwan's presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations. aljazeera.com Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Miao people celebrate Guzang Festival in Guizhou. ecns.cn The Guzang Festival is a grand ceremony held every 13 years by the Miao ethnic people to worship their ancestors. It was included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2006.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Cloud-shrouded Jiajin Mountain in Sichuan. ecns.cn At an altitude of more than 4,000 meters above sea level, it is covered with snow all year round and the air is very thin.

ecns.cn (2024-12-26). Innovation drives transformation of Zhejiang economic development zones. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). China's NPC Standing Committee adopts law on value-added tax. ecns.cn China's top lawmakers on Wednesday voted to adopt a specific law on value-added tax, marking a major step in enforcing the principle of law-based taxation.

tvbrics (2024-12-25). China presents Zidingxiang Creative Design Award in Harbin. tvbrics.com Around 100 top works were showcased at an exhibition in Harbin…

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Tech Frontier | Key takeaways from innovative 2024 and promising trends for 2025. ecns.cn This year, China has made remarkable progress in sci-tech innovation. With technological breakthroughs in quantum computing, advancements in commercial spaceflight, the rise of humanoid robots, new developments in 6G, and the rapid growth of AI-generated content (AIGC), it has been a year like no other.

ICRC (2024-12-25). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-25). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-25). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-25). China repudia venta de armamento de EEUU a Taiwán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 dic (RHC) El portavoz de la Oficina de Asuntos de Taiwán del Consejo de Estado de China, Chen Binhua, expresó hoy el firme rechazo de este Gobierno a la venta de armas de Estados Unidos a Taipei.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-25). China repudiates U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The spokesman of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China, Chen Binhua, today expressed his government's firm rejection of the sale of U.S. arms to Taipei.

Thomas Hummel (2024-12-25). We Must Build International Solidarity Against US-China Imperial Rivalry. truthout.org Increasingly, understanding the inter-imperialist competition between the United States and China is becoming essential to understanding the dynamics of the modern capitalist system. With the goal of broadening our understanding of the dynamics at play, Ashley Smith, along with co-authors Eli Friedman, Kevin Lin, and Rosa Liu, have published China in Global Capitalism: Building International… |

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Roads to glory: Xi Jinping and the legacy of the 'Two Roads'. ecns.cn At the founding of the People's Republic of China, over 100,000 people built roads through mountains and bridges over rivers, creating the Sichuan-Xizang and Qinghai-Xizang highways. They turned natural barriers into passages and created miracles in the history of road construction.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Hangzhou in a foreign anchor's eyes: How smart could robots be. ecns.cn Hangzhou City, located in Zhejiang Province, is renowned for its technological innovation, and is also one of the leading cities in the development of China's robot industry.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Direct chartered flight launched between China's Harbin, Bangkok. ecns.cn The first chartered flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, successfully landed at Taiping International Airport on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). China slams U.S.' National Defense Authorization Act containing negative content related to Taiwan. ecns.cn In response to the U.S. signing into law of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which contains negative content related to Taiwan, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Top 10 sci-tech news from China in 2024 released on Tuesday. ecns.cn Top 10 domestic sci-tech news in 2024 was released on Tuesday by Science and Technology Daily, the official newspaper of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. They are:…

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Hubei expands China-Europe freight train service to boost trade with Kazakhstan. ecns.cn The China-Europe freight train from Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, has expanded its route to reach the northernmost region of Kazakhstan, further promoting high-level international trade.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Experts mull potential impact of higher tariffs. ecns.cn Experts expressed concern over the path of U.S.-China trade ahead of Donald Trump's second term in the White House, as the president-elect has said he would impose wide tariffs on Chinese imports.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Washington's annual defense bill slammed. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned on Tuesday an annual United States national defense authorization act that contains negative China-related provisions, and vowed to take resolute and forceful measures to safeguard China's sovereignty, security and development interests.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). (W.E. Talk) China a significant player in global green growth. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Countermeasures to safeguard China interests. ecns.cn China stands ready to take necessary countermeasures against United States' tightening export controls on the semiconductor sector, but favors a "long-term, strategic approach" to its technological rivalry with Washington.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Green energy spending to top $1 trillion by 2030. ecns.cn China's investment in its energy transition is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, with a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and accelerating electrification, according to a think tank.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). China's top political advisory body will convene annual session on March 4. ecns.cn China's top political advisory body will convene its annual session in Beijing on March 4…

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Yangtze River safer following crackdown on crimes. ecns.cn Police in China have solved more than 5,200 criminal cases and dismantled over 710 criminal organizations in a campaign launched in February to combat illegal fishing, sand mining, theft and smuggling along the Yangtze River.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). DPP depriving youth to learn Chinese culture and history. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Wednesday said Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party has deprived Taiwan youth of their rightful opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and history by introducing educational policies and curriculum distorting Chinese history.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Chinese tourists reacquiring wanderlust. ecns.cn Chinese tourists are displaying ever-growing demand for overseas travel, which is now approaching pre-pandemic levels, and the trend is expected to accelerate in 2025, speeding up the rebound of the world's largest source of tourists.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Beijing's predominant flu strain: H1N1 influenza A. ecns.cn Experts have said that the predominant flu strain circulating in Beijing this flu season is the H1N1 type of influenza A, with the majority of individuals with normal immune function being able to recover on their own.

María Candela (2024-12-25). Diputado cubano aborda programa gubernamental para la recuperación del sistema electroenergético. radiohc.cu Recientemente culminó el Cuarto Período Ordinario de Sesiones de la X legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, donde los diputados analizaron la situación socioeconómica y política del país, recibieron una actualización del estado del cumplimiento del Plan de Gobierno a un año de su puesta en marcha; y se presentaron los Objetivos y metas de la economía y el Proyecto de Ley del Presupuesto del Estado correspondiente al año 2025.

Staff (2024-12-25). Muere Desi Bouterse, expresidente de Surinam. cubadebate.cu El expresidente de Surinam Desi Bouterse murió a los 79 años, informó este miércoles el gobierno. En diciembre de 2023 Bouterse fue condenado en apelación a 20 años de cárcel por la ejecución en diciembre de 1982 de abogados, periodistas, empresarios y militares presos. Desde entonces estaba en la clandestinidad.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Shanghai records 68,000 patents. ecns.cn Shanghai has recently completed a comprehensive inventory of altogether 68,000 patents from its universities, research institutions and medical facilities, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration said at a media briefing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Double-decker sightseeing bus launched in Harbin. ecns.cn Double-deckers for sightseeing were launched in Harbin to serve tourists on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Harbin Airport sees 183 percent increase in passengers. ecns.cn The number of inbound and outbound passengers at the Harbin Taiping International Airport in Heilongjiang province in 2024 has exceeded 500,000, a year-on-year increase of 183 percent, according to the Harbin immigration border inspection station.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Guangdong eases fireworks ban for Spring Festival. ecns.cn Shunde district of Foshan city, Guangdong province, will allow its residents to set off fireworks and firecrackers in an orderly manner and within a limited time during festivals and holidays in 2025.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). A glimpse of world's first million-kilowatt water and light power station in Sichuan>. ecns.cn With an annual utilization time of 1,735 hours, the Kela Photovoltaic Power Station has an installed capacity of one million kilowatts and can generate 2 billion kilowatt hours of electricity on average per year.

aljazeera (2024-12-25). Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing. aljazeera.com The island's semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions.

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2024-12-25: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). China's NPC Standing Committee adopts law on value-added tax. ecns.cn China's top lawmakers on Wednesday voted to adopt a specific law on value-added tax, marking a major step in enforcing the principle of law-based taxation.

tvbrics (2024-12-25). China presents Zidingxiang Creative Design Award in Harbin. tvbrics.com Around 100 top works were showcased at an exhibition in Harbin…

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Tech Frontier | Key takeaways from innovative 2024 and promising trends for 2025. ecns.cn This year, China has made remarkable progress in sci-tech innovation. With technological breakthroughs in quantum computing, advancements in commercial spaceflight, the rise of humanoid robots, new developments in 6G, and the rapid growth of AI-generated content (AIGC), it has been a year like no other.

ICRC (2024-12-25). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-25). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-25). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org

Thomas Hummel (2024-12-25). We Must Build International Solidarity Against US-China Imperial Rivalry. truthout.org Increasingly, understanding the inter-imperialist competition between the United States and China is becoming essential to understanding the dynamics of the modern capitalist system. With the goal of broadening our understanding of the dynamics at play, Ashley Smith, along with co-authors Eli Friedman, Kevin Lin, and Rosa Liu, have published China in Global Capitalism: Building International… |

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Roads to glory: Xi Jinping and the legacy of the 'Two Roads'. ecns.cn At the founding of the People's Republic of China, over 100,000 people built roads through mountains and bridges over rivers, creating the Sichuan-Xizang and Qinghai-Xizang highways. They turned natural barriers into passages and created miracles in the history of road construction.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-25). China repudia venta de armamento de EEUU a Taiwán. radiohc.cu La Habana, 25 dic (RHC) El portavoz de la Oficina de Asuntos de Taiwán del Consejo de Estado de China, Chen Binhua, expresó hoy el firme rechazo de este Gobierno a la venta de armas de Estados Unidos a Taipei.

Javier Arana Villasusa (2024-12-25). China repudiates U.S. weapons sales to Taiwan. plenglish.com Beijing, Dec 25 (Prensa Latina) The spokesman of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China, Chen Binhua, today expressed his government's firm rejection of the sale of U.S. arms to Taipei.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Hangzhou in a foreign anchor's eyes: How smart could robots be. ecns.cn Hangzhou City, located in Zhejiang Province, is renowned for its technological innovation, and is also one of the leading cities in the development of China's robot industry.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Direct chartered flight launched between China's Harbin, Bangkok. ecns.cn The first chartered flight from Bangkok, Thailand to Harbin, capital of northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, successfully landed at Taiping International Airport on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). China slams U.S.' National Defense Authorization Act containing negative content related to Taiwan. ecns.cn In response to the U.S. signing into law of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, which contains negative content related to Taiwan, Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Top 10 sci-tech news from China in 2024 released on Tuesday. ecns.cn Top 10 domestic sci-tech news in 2024 was released on Tuesday by Science and Technology Daily, the official newspaper of the Ministry of Science and Technology of China. They are:…

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Hubei expands China-Europe freight train service to boost trade with Kazakhstan. ecns.cn The China-Europe freight train from Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, has expanded its route to reach the northernmost region of Kazakhstan, further promoting high-level international trade.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Experts mull potential impact of higher tariffs. ecns.cn Experts expressed concern over the path of U.S.-China trade ahead of Donald Trump's second term in the White House, as the president-elect has said he would impose wide tariffs on Chinese imports.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Washington's annual defense bill slammed. ecns.cn The Chinese Foreign Ministry condemned on Tuesday an annual United States national defense authorization act that contains negative China-related provisions, and vowed to take resolute and forceful measures to safeguard China's sovereignty, security and development interests.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). (W.E. Talk) China a significant player in global green growth. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Countermeasures to safeguard China interests. ecns.cn China stands ready to take necessary countermeasures against United States' tightening export controls on the semiconductor sector, but favors a "long-term, strategic approach" to its technological rivalry with Washington.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Green energy spending to top $1 trillion by 2030. ecns.cn China's investment in its energy transition is expected to surpass $1 trillion by 2030, with a focus on enhancing energy efficiency and accelerating electrification, according to a think tank.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). China's top political advisory body will convene annual session on March 4. ecns.cn China's top political advisory body will convene its annual session in Beijing on March 4…

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Yangtze River safer following crackdown on crimes. ecns.cn Police in China have solved more than 5,200 criminal cases and dismantled over 710 criminal organizations in a campaign launched in February to combat illegal fishing, sand mining, theft and smuggling along the Yangtze River.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). DPP depriving youth to learn Chinese culture and history. ecns.cn A Chinese mainland spokesman on Wednesday said Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party has deprived Taiwan youth of their rightful opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and history by introducing educational policies and curriculum distorting Chinese history.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Chinese tourists reacquiring wanderlust. ecns.cn Chinese tourists are displaying ever-growing demand for overseas travel, which is now approaching pre-pandemic levels, and the trend is expected to accelerate in 2025, speeding up the rebound of the world's largest source of tourists.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Beijing's predominant flu strain: H1N1 influenza A. ecns.cn Experts have said that the predominant flu strain circulating in Beijing this flu season is the H1N1 type of influenza A, with the majority of individuals with normal immune function being able to recover on their own.

María Candela (2024-12-25). Diputado cubano aborda programa gubernamental para la recuperación del sistema electroenergético. radiohc.cu Recientemente culminó el Cuarto Período Ordinario de Sesiones de la X legislatura de la Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular, donde los diputados analizaron la situación socioeconómica y política del país, recibieron una actualización del estado del cumplimiento del Plan de Gobierno a un año de su puesta en marcha; y se presentaron los Objetivos y metas de la economía y el Proyecto de Ley del Presupuesto del Estado correspondiente al año 2025.

Staff (2024-12-25). Muere Desi Bouterse, expresidente de Surinam. cubadebate.cu El expresidente de Surinam Desi Bouterse murió a los 79 años, informó este miércoles el gobierno. En diciembre de 2023 Bouterse fue condenado en apelación a 20 años de cárcel por la ejecución en diciembre de 1982 de abogados, periodistas, empresarios y militares presos. Desde entonces estaba en la clandestinidad.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Shanghai records 68,000 patents. ecns.cn Shanghai has recently completed a comprehensive inventory of altogether 68,000 patents from its universities, research institutions and medical facilities, the Shanghai Intellectual Property Administration said at a media briefing on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Double-decker sightseeing bus launched in Harbin. ecns.cn Double-deckers for sightseeing were launched in Harbin to serve tourists on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Harbin Airport sees 183 percent increase in passengers. ecns.cn The number of inbound and outbound passengers at the Harbin Taiping International Airport in Heilongjiang province in 2024 has exceeded 500,000, a year-on-year increase of 183 percent, according to the Harbin immigration border inspection station.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). Guangdong eases fireworks ban for Spring Festival. ecns.cn Shunde district of Foshan city, Guangdong province, will allow its residents to set off fireworks and firecrackers in an orderly manner and within a limited time during festivals and holidays in 2025.

ecns.cn (2024-12-25). A glimpse of world's first million-kilowatt water and light power station in Sichuan>. ecns.cn With an annual utilization time of 1,735 hours, the Kela Photovoltaic Power Station has an installed capacity of one million kilowatts and can generate 2 billion kilowatt hours of electricity on average per year.

aljazeera (2024-12-25). Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing. aljazeera.com The island's semiconductor industry represents one-quarter of GDP but is a major source of carbon emissions.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Insights | EU official commends China's leading role in global climate governance. ecns.cn Lauren Bardon, the first counselor for climate action and environment at the EU Delegation to China, shared his observations and insights on global climate action during an exclusive interview with China News Network following his trip to COP29 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Group members call for support for peaceful resolution of Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China hopes to work with other members of the "Friends for Peace" group toward the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days after the group members convened in New York.

Nathan King (2024-12-24). China-U.S. relations in 2024. america.cgtn.com 2024 was a complex year between the world's two largest economies. | CGTN's Nathan King looks back on China-U.S. relations over the past year.

infobrics (2024-12-24). As BRICS Welcomes Nigeria as Partner. infobrics.org The 16th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit took place in the city of Kazan, Russia with an enlarged compliment of countries attending as new members and observers…

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). TIR road trade route linking Xinjiang's Kashgar, Dubai opened. ecns.cn A truck bearing a TIR plate departed from Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on Monday, marking the opening of the first TIR road trade route between the two cities.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Lucky Air opens direct flight from Kunming to Vientiane. ecns.cn Lucky Air, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, launched a new international route from Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province to Vientiane, the capital of Laos on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). North China's wetland Baiyangdian sees increase in wild bird species. ecns.cn Baiyangdian, the largest freshwater wetland in northern China, has seen a significant increase in wild bird species, the local natural resources bureau announced on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Finance minister: China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy next year. ecns.cn China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy next year, with sustained and intensified efforts to deliver a well-coordinated package of measures aimed at ensuring economic stability and driving growth.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China to raise deficit-to-GDP ratio. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) held a two-day national financial work conference from Monday to Tuesday, unveiling plans to implement a more proactive fiscal policy in 2025.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China to tighten antitrust oversight in sensitive sectors, foreign monopolistic practices. ecns.cn China is set to ramp up antitrust enforcement in strategically sensitive sectors such as semiconductors, new energy, and platform economy next year, so as to safeguard economic security, said the country's top market regulator.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Hong Kong SAR government cancels passport of seven absconders who are anti-China disruptors. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government issued a notice on Tuesday, listing seven anti-China disruptors as absconders, including Ted Hui Chi-fung and Dennis Kwok Wing-hang.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to visit China. ecns.cn Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is invited to visit China on December 25, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Terraced fields covered in snow resembles 'fingerprints of Earth'. ecns.cn Terraced fieldson the plateau are covered in snow, looking like "fingerprints of the Earth" in Dingxi, northwest China's Gansu Province.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China's 5G mobile subscribers exceed 1 billion(1/1). ecns.cn The number of 5G mobile subscribers in China exceeded one billion by the end of November, according to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). More than 2,000 stone artifacts found at Longgupo Site in SW China. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has collected a total of 118 species of mammal fossils and more than 2,000 stone artifacts from the Longgupo Site in Wushan county, Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China's GBA economic scale tops global bay economies by end of 2023: report. ecns.cn A blue book on the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) released on Monday indicates that the region's economic scale ranked top among global peers at the end of 2023.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China issues guideline to speed up the building of unified, open transportation market. ecns.cn The Chinese government released a guideline on Monday aimed at accelerating the construction of a unified and open transportation market, calling to develop general aviation and the low-altitude economy and ensure that all types of businesses in this sector are treated equally under the law.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Panda bonds roar back to life in China. ecns.cn The panda bond market posted record-high issuances by value this year and is poised to attract new issuers, including those from the Middle East and Latin America, in 2025…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-24). China subraya importancia de ampliación del grupo Brics. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) China destacó hoy la importancia de la expansión del grupo Brics con Indonesia, Malasia, Tailandia, Bielorrusia, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazajstán, Uzbekistán y Uganda.

tvbrics (2024-12-24). Chinese scientists develop method to increase crop yields. tvbrics.com Experiments conducted under different conditions — both in greenhouses and open fields…

aljazeera (2024-12-24). Hong Kong police announce bounties on overseas pro-democracy activists. aljazeera.com Police in Chinese territory offer $130,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of six campaigners.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Philippines' introduction of U.S. Typhon mid-range missile system a provocative and dangerous move. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference on Monday that the Chinese side has repeatedly elaborated its solemn stance of firm opposition on the U.S.' deployment of mid-range missiles in the Philippines.

UMMID (2024-12-24). Watch: Chinese astronauts set new record of longest spacewalk. ummid.com Two Chinese astronauts set new record of the longest spacewalk surpassing the earlier one set by NASA astronauts.

Staff (2024-12-24). Denuncian asesinato de 723 agentes que protegían ayuda humanitaria en Gaza. cubadebate.cu El gobierno de Gaza ha denunciado este martes que las fuerzas israelíes han asesinado al menos a 723 policías y agentes de seguridad que protegían los envíos de asistencia humanitaria en la Franja de Gaza desde octubre de 2023. Según la Oficina de Prensa del Gobierno de Gaza, Israel ha brindado apoyo directo a grupos armados que han saqueado estos envíos de ayuda.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). English snooker world No 1 Judd Trump becomes HK resident. ecns.cn World snooker number one Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, according to the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Pandas pair enjoy special treats in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant Panda KeKe is presented with an ice snowman at Ocean Park in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Dec. 23, 2024.

WSWS (2024-12-24). Germany's Federal Electoral Committee seeks to bar the Maoist MLPD from the upcoming parliamentary election. wsws.org The premature end of the widely despised ruling 'traffic light coalition' of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Greens and neo-liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the decision for an early election is not aimed at giving the electorate a say, but rather at ensuring that an even more reactionary government comes to power.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Building collapse tied to unsafe practices by builders. ecns.cn The collapse of a factory building in Anhui province in June that killed five has been traced primarily to the failure of the construction team to follow safety regulations, which created hazards on the factory's second floor.

Poppie Mphuthing (2024-12-24). Work/life balance for mothers. america.cgtn.com Working mothers around the world know all-too-well the struggle of achieving a work/life balance. And in the U.S., there's new data shedding light on just how tough their juggling act has become, and its toll on their mental health. | CGTN'S Poppie Mphuthing shares the story.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). 37th Sun Island Int'l Snow Sculpture Expo begins trial operation in Harbin. ecns.cn The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation on Monday.The expo covers an area of 1.5 million square meters, and displays more than 260 snow sculptures.

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ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Insights | EU official commends China's leading role in global climate governance. ecns.cn Lauren Bardon, the first counselor for climate action and environment at the EU Delegation to China, shared his observations and insights on global climate action during an exclusive interview with China News Network following his trip to COP29 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Group members call for support for peaceful resolution of Ukraine crisis. ecns.cn China hopes to work with other members of the "Friends for Peace" group toward the peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday, days after the group members convened in New York.

infobrics (2024-12-24). As BRICS Welcomes Nigeria as Partner. infobrics.org The 16th Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit took place in the city of Kazan, Russia with an enlarged compliment of countries attending as new members and observers…

Nathan King (2024-12-24). China-U.S. relations in 2024. america.cgtn.com 2024 was a complex year between the world's two largest economies. | CGTN's Nathan King looks back on China-U.S. relations over the past year.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). TIR road trade route linking Xinjiang's Kashgar, Dubai opened. ecns.cn A truck bearing a TIR plate departed from Kashgar in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Dubai, the United Arab Emirates on Monday, marking the opening of the first TIR road trade route between the two cities.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Lucky Air opens direct flight from Kunming to Vientiane. ecns.cn Lucky Air, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, launched a new international route from Kunming, the capital city of southwest China's Yunnan Province to Vientiane, the capital of Laos on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). North China's wetland Baiyangdian sees increase in wild bird species. ecns.cn Baiyangdian, the largest freshwater wetland in northern China, has seen a significant increase in wild bird species, the local natural resources bureau announced on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Finance minister: China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy next year. ecns.cn China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy next year, with sustained and intensified efforts to deliver a well-coordinated package of measures aimed at ensuring economic stability and driving growth.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China to raise deficit-to-GDP ratio. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) held a two-day national financial work conference from Monday to Tuesday, unveiling plans to implement a more proactive fiscal policy in 2025.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China to tighten antitrust oversight in sensitive sectors, foreign monopolistic practices. ecns.cn China is set to ramp up antitrust enforcement in strategically sensitive sectors such as semiconductors, new energy, and platform economy next year, so as to safeguard economic security, said the country's top market regulator.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Hong Kong SAR government cancels passport of seven absconders who are anti-China disruptors. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government issued a notice on Tuesday, listing seven anti-China disruptors as absconders, including Ted Hui Chi-fung and Dennis Kwok Wing-hang.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya to visit China. ecns.cn Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya is invited to visit China on December 25, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Terraced fields covered in snow resembles 'fingerprints of Earth'. ecns.cn Terraced fieldson the plateau are covered in snow, looking like "fingerprints of the Earth" in Dingxi, northwest China's Gansu Province.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China's 5G mobile subscribers exceed 1 billion(1/1). ecns.cn The number of 5G mobile subscribers in China exceeded one billion by the end of November, according to China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). More than 2,000 stone artifacts found at Longgupo Site in SW China. ecns.cn A Chinese research team has collected a total of 118 species of mammal fossils and more than 2,000 stone artifacts from the Longgupo Site in Wushan county, Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China's GBA economic scale tops global bay economies by end of 2023: report. ecns.cn A blue book on the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) released on Monday indicates that the region's economic scale ranked top among global peers at the end of 2023.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). China issues guideline to speed up the building of unified, open transportation market. ecns.cn The Chinese government released a guideline on Monday aimed at accelerating the construction of a unified and open transportation market, calling to develop general aviation and the low-altitude economy and ensure that all types of businesses in this sector are treated equally under the law.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Panda bonds roar back to life in China. ecns.cn The panda bond market posted record-high issuances by value this year and is poised to attract new issuers, including those from the Middle East and Latin America, in 2025…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-24). China subraya importancia de ampliación del grupo Brics. radiohc.cu La Habana, 24 dic (RHC) China destacó hoy la importancia de la expansión del grupo Brics con Indonesia, Malasia, Tailandia, Bielorrusia, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazajstán, Uzbekistán y Uganda.

tvbrics (2024-12-24). Chinese scientists develop method to increase crop yields. tvbrics.com Experiments conducted under different conditions — both in greenhouses and open fields…

aljazeera (2024-12-24). Hong Kong police announce bounties on overseas pro-democracy activists. aljazeera.com Police in Chinese territory offer $130,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of six campaigners.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Philippines' introduction of U.S. Typhon mid-range missile system a provocative and dangerous move. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated at a regular press conference on Monday that the Chinese side has repeatedly elaborated its solemn stance of firm opposition on the U.S.' deployment of mid-range missiles in the Philippines.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). English snooker world No 1 Judd Trump becomes HK resident. ecns.cn World snooker number one Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, according to the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Pandas pair enjoy special treats in Hong Kong. ecns.cn Giant Panda KeKe is presented with an ice snowman at Ocean Park in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Dec. 23, 2024.

WSWS (2024-12-24). Germany's Federal Electoral Committee seeks to bar the Maoist MLPD from the upcoming parliamentary election. wsws.org The premature end of the widely despised ruling 'traffic light coalition' of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Greens and neo-liberal Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the decision for an early election is not aimed at giving the electorate a say, but rather at ensuring that an even more reactionary government comes to power.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). Building collapse tied to unsafe practices by builders. ecns.cn The collapse of a factory building in Anhui province in June that killed five has been traced primarily to the failure of the construction team to follow safety regulations, which created hazards on the factory's second floor.

Poppie Mphuthing (2024-12-24). Work/life balance for mothers. america.cgtn.com Working mothers around the world know all-too-well the struggle of achieving a work/life balance. And in the U.S., there's new data shedding light on just how tough their juggling act has become, and its toll on their mental health. | CGTN'S Poppie Mphuthing shares the story.

ecns.cn (2024-12-24). 37th Sun Island Int'l Snow Sculpture Expo begins trial operation in Harbin. ecns.cn The 37th Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Expo began its trial operation on Monday.The expo covers an area of 1.5 million square meters, and displays more than 260 snow sculptures.

tvbrics (2024-12-23). China exports musical instruments to over 40 countries worldwide. tvbrics.com The county is home to over 200 musical instrument manufacturers…

aljazeera (2024-12-23). From Trump to Bitcoin, inflation and China: the big economic trends of 2024. aljazeera.com Economic issues, particularly living costs, were front and centre in 2024 as some 2 billion people went to the polls.

aljazeera (2024-12-23). China slams Philippines' decision to acquire US Typhon missile system. aljazeera.com China slams move, warning that Philippines risks 'arms race' amid increased militarisation of South China Sea.

Ret Admiral Cem Gàºrdeniz (2024-12-23). China's Shipbuilding Capacity Reached 232 Times That of the US. Admiral Cem Gàºrdeniz. globalresearch.ca The environment where the final showdown of global hegemony will take place will be the oceans, as it has been in the past. Since China is the most serious rising power against the US, we can easily say that this …

Staff (2024-12-23). Elon Musk's Opposition to Gov't Spending Bill a "Smokescreen" for His Business Interests: Robert Kuttner. democracynow.org After the Republican-led Congress passes a government spending bill but rejects a last-minute demand for a debt limit suspension from President-elect Donald Trump and his billionaire adviser Elon Musk, we look at the richest man in the world's growing influence, with The American Prospect editor Robert Kuttner. "At the end of the day, Musk got exactly what he wanted," says Kuttner, referring to Musk's influence in the removal of an anti-China trade provision in the bill. "It's a classic case of Musk rolling Trump. … I don't think this is going to end well."…

infobrics (2024-12-23). India Is Positioning Itself Between Blocs. infobrics.org The thawing relations between India and China signifies another step in the world's transformation from U.S. hegemony and unipolarity to the emerging, new multipolarity…

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). (Macao's 25th return Anniversary) UM Rector calls for Greater Bay Area integration and stronger ties with Portuguese-Speaking countries. ecns.cn "Macao, a city with over 400 years of history, serves as a bridge for cultural exchanges between China and the West. The University of Macau, located in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, is known for its globalization and internationalization," said Yonghua Song, rector of the University of Macau (UM), in an interview with China News Network in Beijing.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). China's renowned neurosurgeon dies of illness at 91. ecns.cn Zhu Xianli, a pioneer of China's microneurosurgery and former director of the Department of Neurosurgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, passed away in Wuhan on Sunday at the age of 91.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). China's 5G mobile subscribers exceed 1 billion in November. ecns.cn The number of 5G mobile subscribers in China exceeded 1 billion at the end of November, official data showed on Monday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). 2025 Share your views on business environment in China. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Beijing's green efforts to benefit world. ecns.cn China's further development of the high-quality Belt and Road cooperation and the country's pursuit of green transition in economic growth model will benefit the world, especially the development in Africa.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Ground prepared for China's steady growth. ecns.cn China's steadfast commitment to addressing dynamic risks in crucial sectors is paving the way for steady growth in the coming year, according to economists.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Importance of international studies highlighted. ecns.cn China has emerged as a pivotal force in shaping the global order, and its actions are not only crucial for its own development but also have a profound bearing on the future of the world, experts said.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Xi stresses progress in advancing 'one country, two systems' at Macao SAR anniversary celebration, new gov't inauguration. ecns.cn A meeting to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland and the inaugural ceremony of the sixth-term government of the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) was held at the Macao East Asian Games Dome Friday morning. Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the meeting and delivered an important speech.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). National Supervisory Commission rectifies over 700 landscaping vanity projects in China: report. ecns.cn The National Supervisory Commission (NSC) carried out in-depth probes into vanity projects, leading to the rectification or suspension of over 700 "unnecessary landscaping" projects.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Ice floating on Qinghai Lake as frozen season begins. ecns.cn Qinghai Lake, covering 4,400 square kilometers, is China's largest inland salt lake. With ice freezing on the surface of the lake, Qinghai Lake began its frozen period.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). A set of posters to explore the truth about foam extinguishing agent>. ecns.cn In May 2009, the PFOS category, including perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and its salts, and perfluorooctane sulfonyl fluoride (PFOS), was added to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. In order to continuously promote the phase-out of PFOS and achieve national performance targets, the Foreign Environmental Cooperation Center (FECO) of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment and the World Bank jointly developed and implemented the "Reduction and Phase-out of PFOS in Priority Sectors Project in China" of the Global Environment Facility. So, what is PFOS? What are its application scenarios? Wh…

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). UN envoy: AI not privilege of few people. ecns.cn China's ambassador to the United Nations said on Thursday that artificial intelligence technology is not a pie to be divided among a small group of people, nor should its global governance be determined by just a small number of countries.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Ancient silk, coins found during China-Uzbekistan joint archaeological project. ecns.cn A joint archaeological team formed by China and Uzbekistan has discovered a large number of cultural relics, including silk fragments, coins and a bronze mirror from the Han Dynasty (206BC-AD220), at the renowned Mengchaktepa site in Uzbekistan.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). China steps up fiscal support for disaster prevention, mitigation, emergency management. ecns.cn China has stepped up fiscal support for disaster prevention and mitigation and emergency management, with the general public budget expenditure on the effort increasing by 8.85 percent on average over the past five years.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). U.S. military aid, arms sales to Taiwan strongly deplored, firmly opposed. ecns.cn China has lodged serious protests with the United States following the most recent U.S. military assistance and arms sales to the Taiwan region, urging the U.S. to stop undermining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Canadian institutions, individuals sanctioned. ecns.cn China has taken countermeasures against two Canadian institutions and 20 individuals involved in issues related to its Xinjiang Uygur and Xizang autonomous regions, the Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Chinese scientific journals become more impactful. ecns.cn China's scientific journals have made significant strides in their academic influence and quality improvements over the past decade, according to the Blue Book on China's Scientific Journal Development (2024)"…

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Yellow River protection efforts making progress. ecns.cn China has made significant strides in enhancing the ecological environment of the Yellow River Basin, according to Li Hongzhong, vice-chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Cochlear implants now significantly cheaper. ecns.cn China has significantly reduced the cost of cochlear implants through its first centralized procurement program, cutting prices from more than 200,000 yuan ($27,400) to around 50,000 yuan.

Ana Luisa Brown (2024-12-23). China against the presence of U.S. missiles in The Philippines. plenglish.com In response to the Philippine army's statements in acquiring the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime interests, the Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated its firm opposition to this initiative. | Spokeswoman Mao Ning stressed that the presence of this equipment increases regional tensions and fosters geopolitical confrontation and an arms race. | "The region needs peace and prosperity, not intermediate-range missiles and confrontation," the spokeswoman stressed. | Mao Ning urged the Philippine government to reconsider its decision and withdraw the Typhon missile system as soon as possible, in complian…

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Xi's insights on boosting growth of private enterprises. ecns.cn The private economy is a driving force in helping advance Chinese modernization. President Xi Jinping has always placed great importance on the development of the private economy, making multiple key instructions and inspecting private enterprises to boost confidence in the sector's development.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Chinese edition of Prince Harry's memoir Spare published. ecns.cn The Chinese edition of Prince Harry's memoir Spare was released recently by Democracy and Construction Publishing House. The book launch and sharing event took place in Beijing on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Officials denounce alien land laws for racial bias. ecns.cn The series of new legislations in various US states restricting land purchases by Chinese citizens are racially biased and harming Asian Americans, say two Chinese American elected officials.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Double Third Festival: a traditional Chinese festival filled with song. ecns.cn The Double Third Festival, which falls on the third day of the third lunar month, is also known as the Shangsi Festival.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Audit report: Mishandling of funds rectified. ecns.cn A total of 1,200 individuals have been held accountable for improperly handling the funds allocated for rural students' meals, according to a report being deliberated by Chinese lawmakers.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Ma Ying-jeou promotes cross-strait youth exchanges in Sichuan. ecns.cn Ma Ying-jeou, former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang party is currently visiting Chengdu, Sichuan province, with a group of Taiwan students, exploring traditional Chinese history and culture.

UMMID (2024-12-23). Watch: Chinese astronauts set new record of longest spacewalk. ummid.com Two Chinese astronauts set new record of the longest spacewalk surpassing the earlier one set by NASA astronauts.

_____ (2024-12-23). (Italiano) Cina: Yin/Yang. transcend.org Discorso alla Beijing Foreign Studies University, settembre 2010. Altri hanno molto da imparare, come la Cina dagli altri, per un beneficio reciproco e paritario: l'essenza della pace positiva.

Staff (2024-12-23). Francia nombra un nuevo Gobierno tras colapsar el gabinete anterior. cubadebate.cu El secretario general del Elíseo, Alexis Kohler, anunció este lunes la composición del nuevo Gobierno francés bajo la dirección del recién nombrado primer ministro, Franàßois Bayrou, después de que el gabinete anterior colapsara en una votación histórica provocada por disputas sobre el presupuesto del país.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Guangzhou's delivery bikes to get special license plates. ecns.cn Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province, plans to roll out specialized license plates for electric bicycles used in the delivery industry in the first half of 2025, officials said Tuesday.

Taylar Dawn Stagner (2024-12-23). Loud, angry, and Indigenous: Heavy metal takes on colonialism and climate change. grist.org The crowd sways like starlings in murmuration as we wait for the show to start. The relaxed vibe belies the pandamonium about to be unleashed. Metal concerts are like that. To an outsider, they appear violent, and they can be, but to fans like me they are a place of solace. | I've been attending concerts since I was a teenager; the first was in a dusty parking lot and I never looked back. At the time, I gave no thought to what amplifiers cranked to 10 might do to my hearing, and it didn't help that I liked being close to the action. Tonight, in Denver, I've got earplugs, sensible sneakers, and, because it has…

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Shanghai Port sets new record with 50 million TEUs annual throughput. ecns.cn Shanghai Port has set a new global record in container shipping on Sunday, with the annual container throughput reaching 50 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units).

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Tower crane construction causes damage to Shanghai Metro Line 11. ecns.cn External construction caused damage to equipment and trains on Metro Line 11 in Shanghai, forcing trains to stop between stations on Sunday morning.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Fallen tower crane arm obstructs Shanghai Metro train. ecns.cn A train running on Shanghai's Metro Line 11 hit an arm of a tower crane that had fallen onto the track on Sunday morning, causing a delay in service, the city's metro operator said, adding that no one was injured in the incident.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Quick-thinking worker saves elderly subway passengers from danger. ecns.cn A video recently went viral showing a subway staff member in Wuhan, Hubei province, sprinting to save two elderly passengers from danger as they lost their balance on a moving escalator, CCTV News reported.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). World's largest ice-and-snow theme park opens in Harbin. ecns.cn The world's largest ice-and-snow theme park, the 26th edition of the Harbin Ice-Snow World, officially opened on Saturday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Harbin Ice and Snow World opens. ecns.cn The 26th Harbin Ice and Snow World opened to tourists from the world at 10 a.m. on Saturday, attracting thousands of visitors who began queuing as early as 3 a.m. Tickets for the opening day sold out across multiple travel platforms"…

ecns.cn (2024-12-23). Tianjin commemorates its 620th anniversary. ecns.cn Foreign celebrities, entrepreneurs and overseas students will participate in a unique event in the coastal city of Tianjin on Monday to commemorate its 620th anniversary.

Tim Huber (2024-12-23). Hospital workers expect to renew a link to Taiwan. anabaptistworld.org A Virginia couple planning to serve at a Mennonite hospital in Taiwan will renew a connection between Taiwanese and North American Christians.

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2024-12-19: News Headlines

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Insights | EU official: Europe and China to show leadership in climate governance. ecns.cn

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Insights | 25 years on, Macao set to prosper amid integration into national development: entrepreneur. ecns.cn Elwin Ho, founder and CEO of Pachira, said in an exclusive interview with China News Network that over the past 25 years, Macao has been accelerating moderately diversified economic development, with notable achievements in tourism, education and scientific innovation.

Brian Berletic (2024-12-19). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com The collapse of the Syrian government in mid-December 2024 represents a pivotal moment for U.S. geopolitical strategies in the Middle East and beyond. | This event aligns with longstanding objectives, including the subsequently planned disarming, division, and destruction of Iran and the toppling of the Iranian government, the possible eviction of Russian military bases in Syria, and the use of US-sponsored terrorist organizations utilized in overrunning Syria to export terrorism to other targeted nations both in the region and far abroad including both Russia and China. | Syria's Collapse Was Long Sought After…

Xinhua (2024-12-19). China willing to play constructive role in helping Syria restore peace and stability. pressenza.com Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, said Tuesday that his country hopes Syria will achieve peace and restore stability as soon as possible, and is willing to play a constructive role to that end."Recently, the situation in Syria has undergone drastic changes, to which China pays great attention," Geng said in his speech at the UN Security Council briefing on Syria. | "It is imperative to stabilize the security situation," Geng stressed, and called on all parties involved in Syria to exercise calm and restraint, refrain from actions that may aggravate the situation and avoid…

Michael T. Klare (2024-12-19). Trump Confronts a Rising China. counterpunch.org Gaza, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, Ukraine, and Venezuela: President-elect Donald Trump will face no shortage of foreign-policy challenges when he assumes office in January. None, however, comes close to China in scope, scale, or complexity. No other country has the capacity to resist his predictable antagonism with the same degree of strength and

newarab (2024-12-19). 'Time of the essence': UN pushes for Iran nuclear deal talks. newarab.com A top U.N. official on Tuesday pushed world powers and Iran to urgently work to restore a Iran's deal with Britain, Germany, France, the United States, Russia and China is known as t…

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese, Japanese experts hold new round of dialogue on Fukushima nuclear water discharge. ecns.cn Experts from China and Japan carried out the third technical dialogue on the ocean discharge of Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water on Wednesday in Beijing, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

tvbrics (2024-12-19). Shenzhou-19 crew performs longest spacewalk in China's history. tvbrics.com Taikonauts set up defences against space debris…

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). China makes breakthrough in developing 220-metric-ton high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine. ecns.cn China has successfully completed a test of a 220-metric-tonne high-thrust hydrogen-oxygen engine for the first time in Xi'an, north China's Shaanxi Province, according to the China Aerospace Science and Technology Group on Wednesday.

infobrics (2024-12-19). Not Just Waiting Around for Higher Tariffs, China Looks to BRICS. infobrics.org And why not when Brazil has over 200 million people and the world's ninth largest economy, bigger even than Russia's?>

Editor (2024-12-19). Trump Confronts a Rising China. scheerpost.com

Guest Blogger (2024-12-19). IEA Coal Outlook Bad News For Miliband. wattsupwiththat.com There still appears to be some naive puzzlement at the IES, that renewable energy is not replacing coal. | They still have not worked out that countries like China and India know that they cannot run their economies on the vagaries of wind and solar power.

A a (2024-12-19). Trump Confronts a Rising China. strategic-culture.su Can He Manage U.S.-China Relations Without Precipitating World War III? | By Michael KLARE | Join us on , , and . | Contact us: | Ga…

ICRC (2024-12-19). China: The 18th IHL Moot Court concludes in Guilin, CUPL claims victory for the sixth time. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-19). China: Humanitarian and development actors must collaborate to restore people's dignity in protracted crises. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-19). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org

ICRC (2024-12-19). New Report Focuses on Digital Threats Faced by Civilians During Armed Conflicts. icrc.org

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). (W.E.Talk) Media professional Harald Bràºning: Why do I choose Macao as my"first home"Ôºü. ecns.cn On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to motherland, Harald Bràºning, a media professional who comes from Germany and has been living in Macao for nearly 40 years, was recently interviewed by China News Service's West-East Talk. From the perspective of Macao's permanent foreign residents who experienced the return of Macao, he shares the story of Macao's rapid development over the past 25 years, and talks about the convenience of foreign residents' life in Macao and Zhuhai, as well as the potential of Macao as a hub where East meets West.

Alina Ramos Martin (2024-12-19). Sri Lanka thanks China for economic and debt support. plenglish.com The president acknowledged China's contribution to his country in a meeting with Qin Boyong, vice chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), according to a statement from the office of the presidential media division. | During the meeting, the head of State said his appreciation extends to Beijing's support for the debt restructuring program and its loans during economic challenges. | He also highlighted China's assistance during disaster situations and the provision of school uniforms for the South Asian island's children. | Dissanayake also called for…

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese Foreign Ministry welcomes international travelers to write their own 'Journey to the East'. ecns.cn China welcomes international travelers to visit the country and experience the smash-hit cultural products and the unique charm of Chinese culture, and write their own Journey to the East, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a press conference on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Beijing Daxing International Airport optimizes procedures for visa-free transit. ecns.cn Beijing Daxing International Airport has optimized customs clearance procedures to ensure the implementation of China's visa-free transit policy.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). ASEAN set to benefit from China's growth. ecns.cn With China aiming to maintain steady economic growth in 2025, its efforts to invigorate the economy will not only help its own stable growth but also have a positive impact on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Chinese commerce ministry slams EU's inclusion of Chinese companies and individuals in 'fully-fledged listings'. ecns.cn China deplores and firmly opposes the EU's move, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday in response to a question regarding the EU's decision to include Chinese companies and individuals in this sanctions list for the first time.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Fluorine pollution in electroplating | How 'toxic' is the new pollutant PFOS. ecns.cn At present, PFOS has been listed as a persistent organic pollutant by the Stockholm Convention. With the increasingly strict control of PFOS in the world, China has also demonstrated a positive response and introduced a series of policies and measures to jointly promote the elimination of PFOS.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). CPEC lays groundwork for growth. ecns.cn The key to unlocking the full potential of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor lies in creating an industrial ecosystem and booming special economic zones, say analysts and diplomats.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Joint efforts improve circular economy. ecns.cn China and the European Union have identified circular economy development as a key area of mutual interest, with both sides touting significant progress and potential for deeper cooperation.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Exchanges to boost Sino-U.S. relations. ecns.cn People-to-people exchanges will promote better mutual understanding and enhance bilateral relations between China and the United States, and recent policies have shown good signs, said experts at a recent forum.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Buzzwords reflect evolving dynamism. ecns.cn From "workplace vibe" to "youth night schools," the top 10 new buzzwords of 2024 offer a snapshot of the evolving lifestyles and priorities of China's younger generation.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Supply of high-tech talent rises. ecns.cn A new report released by Maimai, a Chinese professional networking platform, revealed that the talent market in China's digitally-fueled and high-tech new economy industries remains highly competitive, with the talent demand-supply ratio climbing steadily over the past few years.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Trade between Chinese mainland and Macao SAR increases 4.3 times in 24 years. ecns.cn Economic and trade relations between the Chinese mainland and Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) are growing stronger, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday just before the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). U.S. needs to look within for root cause of drug abuse: spokesperson. ecns.cn The U.S. should look within for the root cause of the issue of drug abuse, and take more practical measures to strengthen drug control and cut demand at home, rather than scapegoating others, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang passes away at 89. ecns.cn Renowned Chinese film actress Xie Fang, who portrayed Lin Daojing in the film The Song of Youth, passed away at 2: 14 am on Thursday in Beijing at the age of 89, the Beijing Daily reported.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Xi inspects Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin on Thursday morning.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Xi meets representatives from all walks of life in Macao. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping met with representatives from all walks of life in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) Thursday afternoon.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Xi visits Macau University of Science and Technology. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Macau University of Science and Technology Thursday morning.

infobrics (2024-12-19). President William Ruto Reveals Plans for Kenya to Join BRICS. infobrics.org President William Ruto The move was revealed during a meeting between Ruto and Chinese government officials at State House…

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). àöltimo día de apagones en Ecuador, según promesa del Gobierno. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Ecuador vivirá hoy el último día de apagones después de casi tres meses de interrupciones eléctricas, según la promesa hecha por el Gobierno.

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-12-19). Constata Comisión Temporal gestión de la Gobernadora de Granma (+Fotos). radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 dic (RHC) Tal y como establece la ley 138 de Organización y Funcionamiento de los gobiernos locales, en la próxima sesión del Consejo provincial del Poder Popular de Granma rendirá cuenta de su gestión, la Gobernadora Yanetsy Terry Gutiérrez.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). Panda cub turns half year old in Guangzhou. ecns.cn Meng Meng, the eldest of the world's only giant panda triplets, gave birth to the cub on June 18. The cub has grown from 178 grams to 10,880 grams as of Wednesday.

ecns.cn (2024-12-19). University tech helps in all-round progress. ecns.cn Li Xiaoyan, president of Henan province-based Huanghuai University (HHU), is proud that his institution has helped save people's lives in 2022 and 2023 with its high-tech achievements in landslide deformation and technical research.

aljazeera (2024-12-19). As Trump 2.0 looms, Taiwan's chip industry braces for upheaval. aljazeera.com Trump's return casts doubt on Joe Biden's signature initiative providing billions in funding to semiconductor firms.

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