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Tesla’s path in China clears as Musk courts both Trump and Xi

Billionaire CEO is well connected in the US and China, something that could smooth the road ahead for the electric vehicle maker amid a looming tariff war

If it pays to have friends in high places, few among us can claim to be better placed than Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and one of the only people to have cosy relationships with both Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. His commercial and political connections to both may prove pivotal as the feud between the US and China plays out over the next four years, particularly as Trump promises steep tariffs.

Musk, the billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, once supported Joe Biden. But his relationship with the current US president soured over the past four years as, among other insults, Musk felt that the White House gave Telsa, his car and green energy company, “the cold shoulder”. Trump, meanwhile, has described Tesla as “incredible” even while pledging to do away with subsidies for electric vehicles. This year, Musk formally endorsed Trump as the presidential candidate, campaigned for him online and off and donated more than $100m to his re-election effort.

Xi leaves Brasilia after G20 summit, state visit to Brazil

Chinese President Xi Jinping left Brasilia on Thursday after attending the 19th G20 Leaders' Summit and paying a state visit to Brazil.

UN envoy criticizes latest U.S. veto of Gaza cease-fire resolution

The United States on Wednesday once again vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

China's defense minister stresses regional unity at ASEAN defense meeting

Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Thursday called for regional unity and cooperation while opposing bloc politics and external interference during the 11th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Vientiane, Laos.

AI holds key to internet sector's evolution

Chinese tech leaders and industry insiders are championing artificial intelligence as the next transformative force for the country's internet sector, citing its potential to redefine industries and boost future economic growth.

Int'l initiative launched to promote sci-tech access

China, Brazil, South Africa and the African Union have jointly launched the Initiative on International Cooperation in Open Science with the goal to promote the Global South's access to global scientific and technological innovation achievements.

Howard Lutnick’s China ties draw fire after Trump taps him to lead trade war

Commerce secretary pick has substantial business links with China, raising questions of possible conflict of interest

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The investment banker Howard Lutnick’s exposure to China came into sharp relief, after the Republican president-elect, Donald Trump, tapped him to lead the agencies that have become the tip of the spear in the US-China trade war.

The financial services firms helmed by Lutnick have profited from ties to China: from BGC Group, which has a joint venture in Beijing with Chinese-state owned China Credit Trust, to Cantor Fitzgerald, which has helped take Chinese firms public in the United States.

Snow Leopard review – enigmatic tale of man v beast is late Tibetan film-maker’s final word

Pema Tseden’s swan song about the fate of a snow leopard imprisoned by a vengeful farmer gains new layers of political meaning following the director’s death

Tibetan film-maker Pema Tseden died of heart failure last year at the age of 53, just months after completing this movie; his health was almost certainly weakened by rough treatment from Chinese police in a notorious 2016 incident at an airport where he was prevented from retrieving his luggage, and the ensuing row escalated when police officers became involved and Tseden ended up in hospital. This ugly and possibly tragic event must surely have influenced Tseden’s final film, which mixes satirical comedy and social commentary and an enigmatic Zen reverie of innocence and experience. The fact that Tseden did die also alters the film’s meaning.

A TV crew is seen making its way in a four-wheel drive across the vast Tibetan plateau to where a monk has told them a furious farmer is keeping a snow leopard – a nationally protected animal – illegally penned up, and intending to kill it in revenge for killing nine of his lambs. The monk is riding along with the crew; he is nicknamed “Snow Leopard” because he himself was radicalised into his vocation as a young man by rescuing another snow leopard – or, who knows, perhaps this very same one – from his farming family who had strung the animal up, intending to whip it to death.

三叠纪大灭绝后陆地生态如何复苏？1.9亿年前“渝州生物群”揭秘

　　中新网北京11月22日电 (记者孙自法)发生在约2.01亿年前的三叠纪大灭绝，是地球历史上最大的灭绝事件之一。这一事件对海洋生态系统的生态影响证据较为充分，但由于化石记录稀缺，对陆地生态系统的影响仍不清晰。三叠纪大灭绝后陆地生态如何在早侏罗世复苏是地质古生物学研究中关注的热点之一。

两岸产业交流对接系列活动在江苏举办

　　中新社南京11月21日电台资制造业企业产业链供应链对接会、2024两岸机械工业交流会21日分别在江苏省苏州市、南通市举办。

Transgender woman wins record payout in China after electroshock treatment

Case marks first time a trans person has successfully challenged use of such conversion practices in country

A transgender woman in China has won a record amount of compensation from a hospital that subjected her to several sessions of electroshock conversion practices without her consent.

Changli county people’s court in Qinhuangdao, a city in Hebei, approved a 60,000 yuan (£6,552) award to Ling’er, a 28-year-old performance artist who was recorded male at birth but identifies as a woman. LGBTQ+ activists described the award, approved on 31 October, as a victory for trans rights in China.

台胞刘德文“灵魂摆渡”大陆老兵盼两岸越走越亲

　　中新社北京11月21日电 (黄欣欣)“两岸民众本就是一家人，一定要多多交往、越走越亲”，台胞刘德文21日在北京的一场文化交流活动上表示。

登广告吁救台湾教育区桂芝指现行课纲绑架所有师生

　　中新社台北11月21日电 (记者路梅)21日起，一则呼吁救台湾教育、废除现行课纲的广告出现在台北多处捷运站及公交车上。发起人之一、台北第一女子高中语文老师区桂芝表示，现在的台湾，意识形态凌驾教育，对教育造成伤害，现行课纲绑架甚至霸凌了所有老师和学生。

携手构建命运共同体，中巴关系开启下一个“黄金50年”

　　中新社北京11月21日电 (记者李京泽张素)“我们就中巴关系未来发展达成新的战略共识，其中最重要的是，我们共同决定将双边关系提升为携手构建更公正世界和更可持续星球的中巴命运共同体，同时将共建‘一带一路’倡议同巴西发展战略对接。”

东西问丨刘志强：中华典籍中的人权理念为何受到世界关注？

　　中新社长沙11月21日电题：中华典籍中的人权理念为何受到世界关注？

东西问丨杨国荣：中国传统哲学蕴含何种人权思想？

　　中新社上海11月21日电题：中国传统哲学蕴含何种人权思想？

东西问丨意大利汉学家梅毕娜：人权理念研讨有何现实指向？

　　中新社长沙11月21日电题：人权理念研讨有何现实指向？

第二届海峡两岸中华摄影奖揭晓共塑两岸摄影中华语境

　　中新社杭州11月21日电 (郭其钰)第二届海峡两岸中华摄影奖颁奖典礼暨第五届海峡两岸影像文化周开幕式21日在浙江杭州举行。来自两岸的一幅幅摄影作品立足弘扬中华文化，旨在打造两岸摄影的中华语境。

高清大图｜习近平主席乘专机离开巴西利亚

　　当地时间11月21日上午，国家主席习近平在结束出席二十国集团领导人第十九次峰会并对巴西进行国事访问后乘专机启程回国。

习近平结束出席二十国集团领导人第十九次峰会并对巴西进行国事访问乘专机离开巴西利亚

　　中新社巴西利亚11月21日电 (记者郭金超黄钰钦)当地时间11月21日上午，中国国家主席习近平在结束出席二十国集团领导人第十九次峰会并对巴西进行国事访问后乘专机启程回国。

73分钟凑5000万交保，台湾绿营官商“家底”有多厚？

　　凑足5000万元新台币(约等于1112万元人民币)的现金，需要多长时间？

台商台企：大陆内需市场与完备供应链不容忽视

　　中新社苏州11月21日电 (张杨彬葛勇)台资制造业企业产业链供应链对接会21日在江苏苏州举行。多位台商受访时表示，大陆广阔的内需市场与完备供应链不容忽视，是持续吸引台资台企来到大陆、留在大陆的重要原因。

第11届东盟防长扩大会在老挝举行董军出席并发言

　　中新社北京11月21日电第11届东盟防长扩大会21日上午在老挝万象举行，中国国防部长董军出席并发言。

习近平结束出席二十国集团领导人第十九次峰会并对巴西进行国事访问乘专机离开巴西利亚

　　新华社巴西利亚11月21日电(记者赵焱缪晓娟)当地时间11月21日上午，国家主席习近平在结束出席二十国集团领导人第十九次峰会并对巴西进行国事访问后乘专机启程回国。

两部门部署强化今冬明春重大事故灾害隐患排查整治工作

　　中新网11月21日电据应急管理部网站消息，近日，国务院安全生产委员会、国家防灾减灾救灾委员会印发通知，部署各地区、各有关部门和单位针对岁末年初安全风险特点，强化安全生产和自然灾害风险隐患排查整治，切实维护人民群众生命财产安全和社会大局稳定。

时政微纪录丨习主席的拉美时间：里约G20峰会高光时刻

　　当地时间11月17日至19日，习近平主席在巴西里约热内卢出席二十国集团领导人第十九次峰会，并举行多场双边会见。

第二届中国期刊高质量发展论坛在长沙举办

　　中新网长沙11月21日电 11月21日，由中宣部出版局、中国期刊协会主办的第二届中国期刊高质量发展论坛在长沙举办。中宣部分管日常工作的副部长胡和平出席主论坛并讲话，湖南省委书记沈晓明出席主论坛，湖南省委常委、省委宣传部部长杨浩东出席主论坛并致辞。

中美防长未举行会晤，国防部：责任完全在美方

　　中新网11月21日电据“国防部发布”微信公众号消息，国防部新闻发言人吴谦就中美防长未举行会晤答记者问时表示，责任完全在美方。

镜观·回响｜时光相册里，看中巴合作提质升级

　　“友谊就像葡萄酒一样，时间越久越好。”这是2014年7月习近平主席在巴西国会发表演讲时引用的一句巴西谚语。

一习话·众行致远丨“让更多经济体、更多民众共享发展成果”

　　“开港！”当地时间11月14日，习近平主席同秘鲁总统博鲁阿尔特以视频方式共同出席秘鲁钱凯港开港仪式。在两国元首见证下，这条连接中国与秘鲁、连通亚洲与拉美的新时代亚拉陆海新通道正式启航。

微视频｜志同道合的好朋友

　　中国和巴西同为发展中大国和重要新兴市场国家，是志同道合的好朋友、携手前行的好伙伴。

习近平结束出席二十国集团领导人第十九次峰会并对巴西进行国事访问乘专机离开巴西利亚

　　当地时间11月21日上午，国家主席习近平在结束出席二十国集团领导人第十九次峰会并对巴西进行国事访问后乘专机启程回国。

海南舰编队顺利抵达香港

　　中新社香港11月21日电 11月21日，由两栖攻击舰海南舰和导弹驱逐舰长沙舰组成的舰艇编队顺利抵达香港，开始为期5天的访问活动。

中外客商汇聚2024河南-东盟粮农合作大会

　　中新社郑州11月21日电 (记者阚力)2024河南(郑州)-东盟粮农合作大会21日在河南郑州举行，东盟十国政要携粮商、农企代表等与会，旨在搭建河南与东盟国家间粮食与农产品合作的桥梁。

促进开放科学国际合作中国、巴西、南非、非盟共同发起倡议

　　中新网北京11月21日电 (记者孙自法)记者从中国科技部获悉，《开放科学国际合作倡议》全文于11月21日公开发布。该倡议由中国、巴西、南非、非盟共同发起，旨在推动全球科技创新成果更多惠及全球南方。

以网为桥联结世界，中外大咖共话文化交流互鉴

　　中新网11月21日电(记者袁秀月孙静波) 当前，互联网日益成为文明互鉴的新平台。如何发挥互联网在促进文明交流互鉴中的作用，共建网上文化交流平台，推动不同文明包容共生，成为重要课题。

【众行致远】习言道｜中巴元首会谈，习近平提到球王贝利名言

　　中新网11月21日电题：中巴元首会谈，习近平提到球王贝利名言

Chinese scientists construct first complete energy spectrum of solar particles on Mars

Chinese scientists have for the first time globally constructed a complete energy spectrum of solar energetic particles (SEPs) on Mars, according to the Institute of Modern Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

贵州遵义：“四在农家”气象新和美乡村留住人

　　遵义市立足实施乡村振兴战略“二十字”方针，紧盯“创建全国乡村振兴示范市”目标，围绕“‘富在农家’兴产业、守底线、增收入”“‘学在农家’兴人才、建机制、添活力”“‘乐在农家’兴文化、强治理、树新风”“‘美在农家’兴生态、优环境、展新颜”总体要求，充分学习运用“千万工程”经验，把“四在农家·和美乡村”作为“三农”工作总抓手，大力提升乡村产业发展水平、乡村建设水平、乡村治理水平，集中力量抓好办成一批群众可感可及的实事，奋力谱写乡村振兴新篇章。

贵州遵义：绿色发展向“新”而行

　　今年以来，遵义市持续高标准打好蓝天、碧水、净土、固体废物治理、乡村环境整治五场污染防治攻坚战。前三季度，全市中心城区环境空气质量优良率98.9%；22个国控断面水质优良率100%；县级以上集中式饮用水源地水质达标率100%；城市功能区声环境质量昼、夜间达标率均达100%。

EconoScope | China's commitment inspires, empowers global growth

The "Building a just world and sustainable planet, leaving no one behind" pledge made by world leaders at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro underscores the shared aspirations of a global community grappling with challenges in an increasingly interconnected yet volatile era.

New study by Chinese researchers reveals hunting tactics and survival challenges of Allosaurus

A new study by Chinese researchers focusing on Allosaurus, a top predator of the Jurassic era, has offered fresh insights into its forearm motions, its hunting strategies and survival challenges of this formidable dinosaur.

(W.E.Talk) Former VP of World Bank stands against protectionism: G20 should be a focus to stop trade fragmentation

(W.E. Talk) Former VP of the World Bank: China's green commitment a template to address climate change

China strengthens conflict response after Siberian tiger incident

Northeast China’s Heilongjiang Forestry and Grassland Administration held a meeting on the protection of Siberian tigers and the improvement of response capabilities in managing conflicts between humans and wildlife on Wednesday.

‘Resurgence’ in China aid to Pacific amid tussle with US for influence

Thinktank’s report says Beijing has emerged from Covid-induced lull with a ‘more competitive, politically targeted model’ of engagement in the region

China has renewed efforts to curry favour in Pacific island nations, a new report has found, after charting a “resurgence” in Beijing-backed aid and infrastructure funding.

Over the past decade, China has lavished billions of dollars on Pacific island nations, part of ongoing efforts to build influence in competition with the US and its allies.

Xi calls for ushering in next 'Golden 50 Years' of China-Brazil relations

China is ready to join hands with Brazil in a spirit of perseverance and dedication to build a China-Brazil community with a shared future and usher in the next "Golden 50 Years" of China-Brazil relations, said Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday.

Insights｜Micronesian permanent representative to the UN: China’s initiative sets an example of climate cooperation

2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit opens

The 2024 edition, themed "Embracing a People-centered and AI-for-good Digital Future -- Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace," includes 24 sub-forums.

Exhibition in Beijing showcases Greek civilization

Featuring a total of 279 pieces (sets) of artifact from 14 Greek museums, the exhibition "The Greeks: Agamemnon to Alexander the Great" opened at the Capital Museum in Beijing on Wednesday. The exhibition will run until May 18, 2025.

Riwoche national nature reserve a paradise for Xizang red deer

The Riwoche national nature reserve was set up to protect the deer, a species under second-class national protection.

Riyadh and Teheran vow to elevate ties

Saudi Arabia and Iran reaffirmed their commitment on Tuesday to advance bilateral ties at the second meeting of the China-Saudi Arabia-Iran Trilateral Joint Committee held in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

China Eastern Airlines celebrates decade-long Chilean cherry imports

A shipment of 76 tons of fresh cherries from Chile arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wednesday, marking the 10th anniversary of China Eastern Airlines transporting fresh cherries from the South American country to China.

China-Indonesia shared growth vision hailed

China is a key partner in Indonesia's economic and trade landscape, says Arsjad Rasjid, chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, highlighting the deep-rooted and complementary nature of bilateral relations and the tangible benefits they bring to both nations.

Global cooperation key to climate success

Accelerated global action is urgently needed to reach climate goals and cooperation is essential to advance collective efforts.

HK plans power interconnection infrastructure project with mainland

Hong Kong is planning to strengthen its electricity interconnection with the mainland through a new infrastructure project.

Classics references for human rights

The human rights ideals expressed in ancient Chinese classic literature are an important part of Chinese culture and the shared wisdom of human beings, experts from home and abroad said during a forum in Hunan province on Wednesday.

CAS unit makes marked progress in solar frame material R&D

A unit of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has made significant progress in solar frame material research and development, providing a new solution for the future development of sustainable energy.

IATA to allow digital RMB in settlement system

China is an extremely important market for the International Air Transport Association, and the IATA will continue to strengthen its presence in the Chinese and North Asian markets.

Drone deliveries take off in rural regions of Wuhan

Operated by skilled professionals, the payload hexacopter drone boasts an impressive one-hour flight endurance and can carry as many as 300 to 500 parcels at a time.

Nation to beef up offshore wind power

China is speeding up efforts to build a complete offshore wind power industry chain that will eventually benefit all players involved, said industry experts.

China rips countries' intrusion in HK trial

The Foreign Ministry on Wednesday strongly rejected other countries' interference in China's internal affairs regarding the national security case of Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, and insisted that no one should engage in illegal activities under the guise of "freedom".

Pechoin says banned ingredients don't exist in its upgraded products

Well-known Chinese cosmetic brand Pechoin denied illegal use of banned ingredients on Wednesday morning following an investigation decision made by the Shanghai Municipal Drug Administration.

Major Chinese cities ease housing policies as government support takes effect

Major Chinese cities including Shenzhen, Shanghai, and Beijing have further relaxed their real estate policies, with Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province becoming the latest first-tier city to reduce taxes for transactions involving larger houses.

Trains using New Int'l Land-Sea Trade Corridor carry over 800,000 TEUs

China's rail-sea intermodal trains operating through the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, located in China's western hinterland, have transported 805,400 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of goods so far this year.

Long March-10 carrier rocket completes fairing separation test

China's Long March-10 carrier rocket, slated for a future crewed lunar landing, has completed a fairing separation test, marking another solid step forward in the rocket's prototype development, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Wednesday.

FM firmly opposes interference of certain countries in China's internal affairs

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said that Jimmy Lai is a major mastermind and participant of the anti-China riots in Hong Kong and an agent and pawn of the anti-China forces.

Xi attends welcome ceremony held by Brazilian president

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his wife Rosangela da Silva warmly welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and hold a grand welcome ceremony for Xi, prior to the talks between Xi and Lula, in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 20, 2024.

Swedish police focus on Chinese ship after suspected undersea cable sabotage

Investigators gather evidence at two Baltic sites while Danish navy is shadowing Chinese cargo ship

Swedish police investigating the believed sabotage of two fibre-optic undersea cables in the Baltic Sea have said a Chinese ship off the coast of Denmark was “of interest” as Danish officials said its navy was shadowing a Chinese-registered cargo ship.

The ship, identified by Denmark as the Yi Peng 3, passed the two cables on Sunday and Monday about the time it is believed they were severed in a suspected malicious attack. The ship has been shadowed by a Danish navy vessel since it was located in waters between Sweden and Denmark.

LatAm fertile ground for Chinese companies

Latin America will retain its status as an appealing market and investment destination for Chinese companies, driven by its vibrant consumer base, high demand for modern infrastructure and abundant natural resources.

Embraer targets China's regional aviation sector

Beyond that, Brazil is also home to aircraft manufacturer Embraer, often hailed as the crown jewel of the Brazilian industry, and the company is eyeing the rapidly growing regional aviation market in China's smaller cities to further drive its growth.

Renewable energy collaborations mutually beneficial, official says

China and Brazil enjoy a long history of climate cooperation with the launch of their first China-Brazil Earth Resources Satellite in 1988 serving as a vivid example.

Upsurge in visits to South America boosts tourism ties

While China and countries in South America have established closer and stronger ties in tourism cooperation in recent years, thanks to the Chinese people's increasing spending power on outbound trips.

Ministry revises photovoltaic manufacturing industry standards

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on Wednesday certain revisions to the previous photovoltaic manufacturing industry standards, raising the minimum proportion of investment that must be funded by shareholders' own capital to 30 percent.

China's space industry giant tests major component of carrier rocket model

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp has recently conducted a test on a major component of its next-generation carrier rocket model, the Long March 10, which will play a crucial role in the nation's manned lunar expedition.

Shanghai Pudong airport begins construction of Terminal 3

Shanghai Pudong International Airport officially began the construction of its Terminal 3 on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the airport's phase-IV expansion project.

Efforts urged to embrace brighter 'digital future'

China is willing to work with countries around the world to take the historical initiative in the information revolution and jointly build a community with a shared future in cyberspace, in order to make the internet better benefit people and the world, President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday.

Cuteness alert! Snake version of Bing Dwen Dwen unveiled

Chinese zodiac snake version of Bing Dwen Dwen, the mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, was unveiled in Beijing on Tuesday.　

China, Brazil decide to elevate ties in Xi, Lula meeting

China and Brazil decided on Wednesday to elevate their ties to the community with a shared future for a more just world and a more sustainable planet.

Jimmy Lai trial: key points from media mogul’s testimony on first day

Detained pro-democracy activist spoke for first time about charges against him under Hong Kong national security law

Jimmy Lai, the detained pro-democracy activist and media mogul who is the target of Hong Kong’s most high-profile national security case, took the stand in court on Wednesday. For the first time since he was detained in December 2020, Lai spoke publicly about the charges against him, for which he faces spending the rest of his life behind bars.

Four years after his arrest, the 77-year-old seemed older and not as strong as he used to be. His first words – swearing an oath on the Bible – were delivered hoarsely.

‘You have to be prepared for the worst’: making a film on the fight for democracy in Cuba

Documentary film-maker Nanfu Wang found difficulties while following an activist in Cuba for her revealing, and timely, new film Night is Not Eternal

“I don’t believe in America being the beacon of democracy,” says the documentary film-maker Nanfu Wang. “America sliding into autocracy is not something that is unimaginable.”

Terms such as democracy and autocracy have been thrown around a lot since the re-election of Donald Trump as US president. But Wang speaks with unusual authority on this subject. She was born in China and lived under its authoritarian regime until 2011 when, aged 26, she moved to the US because of its promise of democracy and freedom.

My friend Joshua Wong is among those jailed in Hong Kong – the UK must stand up for these political prisoners | Nathan Law

I too suffered this repression. The harsh sentences handed down to democracy activists cannot go unchallenged

Joshua Wong, one of Hong Kong’s best-known pro-democracy activists, was sentenced to four years and eight months in prison on Tuesday. He received a one-third sentencing cut to that period by pleading guilty. Even so, coupled with other charges he faced for his peaceful participation in the 2019 democratic protests, he will be in prison until at least 2027.

I spent my formative years with Wong. We were both student leaders in the 2014 Umbrella Movement, and co-founded the now-dissolved youth-led political party Demosistō in 2016. He gave everything he had to support me in my bid to become the youngest legislator in Hong Kong the same year. In 2020, I departed the city; he remains. The pain of survivor’s guilt hits me every night.

‘Quite dodgy’: what kind of outfit does $80 buy at Temu and Shein?

On the surface, it is possible to assemble a reasonable outfit from ultra fast fashion sites. But look to the seams and you’ll find a mess of raw edges, loose threads and wonky lines

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The black cargo skirt on Temu’s website is mid-length with a split up the back. It’s available in three colours and in every photo the model stands in exactly the same pose. From the detail I can see in the waistband, I’m pretty sure the quality will be OK for the $21.98 price tag. I click “add to cart”.

On the next screen I’m told both the skirt and the mesh Mary-Jane ballet flats ($18.78) I’m buying, are “almost sold out”. A small red clock indicates I should hurry. Strategies like this, that generate a sense of urgency and reward, have led to Temu being accused of using addictive and manipulative sales tactics. (When reached for comment, a Temu spokesperson said these “gamified elements” and time-limited deals allowed customers to access even greater discounts.)

‘Capitalism incarnate’: inside the secret world of McKinsey, the firm hooked on fossil fuels

Interviews and analysis of court documents show how the world’s most prestigious consulting firm quietly helps fuel the climate crisis

Two giant, mirrored walls are set to rise out of the sands of the Arabian desert. They will run parallel for more than 100 miles from the coast of the Red Sea through arid valleys and craggy mountains. Between them, a futuristic city which has no need for cars or roads will be powered completely by renewable energy.

This engineering marvel, its creators say, will usher in “a revolution in civilization”. It’s the jewel in the crown of a $500bn Saudi government project known as Neom, turning a vast scrubland into a techno-utopia and world-class tourist and sporting destination. Perhaps a harbinger for the end of oil, it will supposedly put the powerful petrostate at the forefront of the energy transition. For American consulting giant McKinsey & Company, its advising on this project appears to be making good on the firm’s green promises.

If China has overcapacity in solar sector, so does Apple in phones: Erik Solheim

Solheim said that if Western countries want to criticize China for overcapacity in the solar sector, they should criticize Apple for having overcapacity when it comes to phones.

Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai defiant as he gives evidence in foreign collusion trial

Founder of Apple Daily paper denies seeking to influence foreign policy against China and says advocating for the independence of Hong Kong was ‘a reality too crazy to think about’

The pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai has said he never tried to influence foreign policy or ask foreign officials to take concrete action on Hong Kong, on his first day giving evidence at his national security trial.

However, he “hoped against hope” that Donald Trump would stop Beijing imposing its national security law on the city, and so sought to have Apple Daily’s coverage of the then president be less critical.

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In an interconnected world, the interplay of ancient philosophies and modern human rights principles provide valuable insights into addressing contemporary challenges. Here are perspectives on human rights and governance from global experts.

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The year 2024 marks the 76th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) which stands as one of the most significant international instruments to promote and protect human rights. The Chinese delegate to the UN, Chang Peng-Chun, not only participated in the drafting but also served as the vice-chairman of the drafting committee.

China adds 8 new international friendship city partnerships

China established eight new friendship city partnerships during the China International Friendship Cities Conference, which concluded Tuesday in Yunnan Province.

Shenzhou-19 crew honors China's pioneering generation from space

The Shenzhou-19 crew, currently on duty at the China Space Station, paid tribute to the pioneering generation of space explorers in their video message on Wednesday, commemorating the 25th anniversary of Shenzhou-1's successful launch.

(W.E. Talk) Former Belgian ambassador praises China's internet development: E-commerce boosts rural revitalization

The 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit commenced in Tongxiang, Zhejiang on Wednesday. During the event, Patrick Nijs, former Belgian Ambassador to China and now a "farmer" in Yunnan Province, shared his insights in an exclusive interview with China News Network. Nijs highlighted the significant role of internet in advancing China's rural revitalization strategy, particularly in knowledge dissemination and product sales. He called for enhanced internet accessibility in rural areas to benefit more farmers and emphasized leveraging the internet to promote international exchange and cooperation.

Xizang's first cross-border trading center opens in Lhasa

A cross-border commodity trading center opened in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region on Tuesday, becoming the first of its kind in the region.

Xi stresses dialogue in China-EU trade disputes in meetings with Scholz, Macron

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday asked German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to help resolve the issue of the EU's tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Shanghai Disney Resort to implement real-name ticketing policy from Dec 23

The Shanghai Disney Resort announced Wednesday that it will officially implement a new real-name ticketing policy starting Dec 23 this year.

Measures in place for attracting optimized services talent

A slew of innovative measures for attracting talents with optimized services were announced on Monday to promote the high-quality development of Shanghai's Changning district, according to official sources.

Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat

Northern Mariana Islands governor says ‘the world is changing in the Indo-Pacific’ as work continues in the US territory on defense development

The governor of the Northern Mariana Islands says an $800m US military upgrade plan which includes a new airfield in the Pacific territory “has to happen” amid concern over China’s recent missile tests in the region.

Tinian, home to about 3,500 people, is one of the three main islands of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, an unincorporated US territory. During the second world war, the US launched a nuclear bomb against Japan from Tinian, and now a major rehabilitation of a deserted airfield and other military upgrades are under way on the island.

Alibaba sells its first public dollar bonds

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced it has priced an offering of $2.65 billion aggregate principal amount of US dollar-denominated senior unsecured notes and 17 billion yuan ($2.3 billion) worth of yuan-denominated senior unsecured notes.

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The inclusion of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) into China's basic public health service program is expected to boost awareness of the disease and improve treatment capabilities on the grassroots level.

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"Cooperation between China and Brazil not only fosters economic growth, ecological protection and sustainable development, but also provides solutions to improve global food security and set a good example for South-South cooperation.

Xi'an-Vientiane air route resumes service

The air route connecting north China’s Xi'an and Vientiane, capital of Laos, officially resumed operation on Tuesday, catering to the increasing demand for bilateral tourism and business travel.

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The latest winners of the WIC awards for pioneering science and technology were announced during the sideline event of the 2024 World Internet Conference (WIC) Wuzhen Summit, which kicked off in east China's Zhejiang Province, on Tuesday.

2024 Boao Forum For Asia Youth Summit held in Hong Kong

The 2024 Boao Forum For Asia Youth Summit (Hong Kong) was held Tuesday to encourage global youths to leverage their unique strengths and contribute to society.

Shenzhen moves to slash taxes on larger home transactions, following Beijing and Shanghai

Shenzhen city in South China's Guangdong Province announced on Tuesday that it will eliminate the distinction between ordinary and non-ordinary housing to ease the tax burden on larger home transactions.

Gongbei Port in Guangdong Province launches 'card-free' customs clearance channel to boost GBA integration

At midnight on Wednesday, Zhuhai's Gongbei Port in South China's Guangdong Province launched a pilot "card-free" customs channel, making it one of China's first ports to adopt the new system, according to CCTV News.

City view of Brasilia

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Chinese zodiac snake version of Bing Dwen Dwen launched in Beijing

A Chinese zodiac snake-themed mascot of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games was unveiled to celebrate the upcoming Year of the Snakein Beijing on Tuesday.

China Railway launches rail transport trial for lithium batteries

Three trains loaded with lithium batteries for traction purposes departed separately from Chongqing, Guiyang in Guizhou Province and Yibin in Sichuan Province on Tuesday, marking the first large scale test run for rail transportation of such batteries in China.

Ice and snow tourism sector eyes record year

The tourism market in Northeast China, led by "ice city" Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province, has become popular again this winter with upgraded facilities, after the city went viral online and achieved record tourism sales last year.

Trump tariffs are coming, but some Chinese companies may already know how to avoid them

Some experts liken tariffs to a game of whack-a-mole, with trade flows simply rerouted if the potential rewards are big enough

Businesses are bracing for the economic impact of a second Trump presidency, which, if his campaign promises are to be believed, will mean tariffs across nearly all imports to the US, especially those from China.

But amid the gloom over the spectre of a renewed global trade war, some manufacturers may be looking to those who already have a playbook on dealing with aggressive US levies, such as China’s solar companies.

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China to launch eVTOL aircraft programs in six pilot cities

China is set to launch electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft projects in six pilot cities, an industrial insider has said at 2024 International Electric Aviation Forum in Kunshan on Monday.

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41 countries collaborate under the Kunming Initiative

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Xi sends congratulations to 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping extended congratulations via video to the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, which opened in Wuzhen, east China's Zhejiang Province, on Wednesday.

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Officials and experts from China and Japan called for the media to help foster a constructive and stable bilateral relationship that aligns with the demands of the new era at a Sino-Japanese journalists' symposium held in Tokyo on Monday.

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BWF changes medical aid rules after unexpected death of Chinese badminton player

Badminton World Federation (BWF) revised several competition rules with a significant change regarding medical emergencies in a meeting held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Well-known cosmetic brand Pechoin investigated for using banned ingredients

Shanghai Municipal Drug Administration decided to launch an investigation into the well-known Chinese cosmetic brand Pechoin for suspected use of banned ingredients.

Insights | Five areas key to promising China-Brazil cooperation: Scholar

China and Brazil have broad prospects for cooperation in various fields, such as economic and trade exchanges, scientific and technological innovation, and people-to-people exchanges, said Cui Shoujun, professor and director of the Institute of International Development Studies at the School of International Studies at Renmin University of China, during an interview with China News Network.

Xi arrives in Brasilia for state visit to Brazil

Chinese President Xi Jinping's plane arrives in Brasilia, Brazil, Nov. 19, 2024. Xi arrived in Brasilia on Tuesday for a state visit to Brazil.

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China, Brazil strengthen cooperation with focus on digital economy and energy transition

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Starmer twice declines to directly condemn jailing of Hong Kong pro-democracy figures

UK prime minister was condemned by Iain Duncan Smith, who is on Beijing’s sanctions list

Keir Starmer has twice declined to directly condemn the jailing of dozens of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures, less than 24 hours after meeting China’s president at the G20 summit.

The UK prime minister was asked both during a BBC interview and at his press conference in Rio de Janeiro to respond to the jailing of the activists, including being asked if he would condemn the sentences directly, but he reiterated the importance of building bridges with China for the sake of economic growth.

The Guardian view on a showtrial in Hong Kong: a new authoritarian low | Editorial

The jailing of 45 pro-democracy activists testifies to the ruthless suppression of a once-vibrant civil society

Defending Beijing’s draconian crackdown on political freedoms in Hong Kong, following the extraordinary protest movement in 2019, the territory’s former leader, Carrie Lam, would claim that there was no “one-size-fits-all” approach to doing democracy. Such rhetoric was, of course, only ever disingenuous sophistry. The conclusion of Hong Kong’s largest-ever national security trial on Tuesday confirmed the grisly trajectory of recent years under Ms Lam’s successor, John Lee: a consolidation of nakedly authoritarian rule has led to the suppression of a once vibrant and politically diverse civil society.

In all, 45 pro-democracy activists were jailed under Hong Kong’s punitive national security law (NSL), imposed by Beijing in 2020. Charged the same year with conspiracy to commit subversion against the state, their “crime” had been, in fact, to pursue a peaceful route to goals including democratic elections for the city’s leader and police accountability.

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China and India should not be called developing countries, several Cop29 delegates say

Delegates from poorer nations say classifications that date back to 1992 are obsolete and two countries ‘should be contributing’

China and India should no longer be treated as developing countries in the same way as some of the poorest African nations are, according to a growing number of delegates from poorer country at the Cop29 UN climate talks.

China should take on some additional responsibility for providing financial help to the poorest and most vulnerable, several delegates told the Guardian. India should not be eligible for receiving financial help as it has no trouble attracting investment, some said.

Car driven into crowd outside China primary school

State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".

International outrage over sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong

Human rights groups concerned after handing down of sentences of up to 10 years

Governments and human rights groups have expressed concern and outrage at the sentencing of 45 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong after the city’s largest national security trial.

On Tuesday, a court handed down sentences, ranging from four years and two months to 10 years, to activists, former legislators, councillors and academics, who with two people acquitted in May made up a group known as the Hong Kong 47.

Hong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy campaigners for subversion

Benny Tai and Joshua Wong were among dozens sentenced in a controversial national security trial.

HK47: dozens of pro-democracy activists jailed in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial

Members of ‘Hong Kong 47’ – charged in 2021 over involvement in pre-election primary – sentenced to between four and 10 years

Activists, professors, legislators: who are the Hong Kong 47?

Dozens of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures have been jailed – one for 10 years – in the territory’s largest national security trial, after a prosecution that has been widely criticised as politically motivated.

Those jailed are among 47 people, known as the “Hong Kong 47”, who were charged in 2021 under the punitive national security law (NSL) with conspiracy to commit subversion over their involvement in pre-election primaries held in 2020 before the Hong Kong general election. Most have already spent more than three years in jail, but none were released on Tuesday.

'He is a good person': anger and distress as Hong Kong activists sentenced to prison – video

Some of Hong Kong’s most prominent pro-democracy figures have been jailed, one of them for 10 years, in the territory’s largest national security trial, after a prosecution that has been widely criticised as politically motivated. The jailed are among 47 people, known as the 'Hong Kong 47', who were charged in 2021 under the punitive national security law with conspiracy to commit subversion. Relatives of those jailed who were outside the high court were outraged by the sentencing

Popular weight-loss drug Wegovy goes on sale in China

There are 180 million people living with obesity in China, who will now be able to purchase the treatment.

Who are the activists jailed in Hong Kong's largest national security trial?

They include prominent campaigners, former lawmakers and ordinary citizens who joined the pro-democracy movement.

Trump and Xi Jinping’s ‘loving’ relationship has soured - can they rebuild it?

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We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer

The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.

Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden

The incoming Trump administration loomed over Chinese President Jinping Xi's final meeting with outgoing US president Joe Biden.

Megaport opens up Latin America to Chinese trade as US looks on

A new China-backed megaport in Peru may create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely.

'I missed you very much': China's social media darling returns

Li Ziqi is famous for idyllic videos of her life with her grandmother in rural China.

'Taking revenge on society': Deadly car attack sparks questions in China

Many online are raising questions about a recent spate of public violence, as officials continue to censor discussion.

When horror hits China, the first instinct is shut it down

Chinese society is reeling from a series of deadly attacks. The reaction from authorities is often suppression.

China is trying to fix its economy - Trump could derail those plans

Trump won the election on a platform of steep import taxes, including tariffs as high as 60% on China.

"Winter Wonderland Kuwait" opens in Hawalli Governorate

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the "Winter Wonderland Kuwait" in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Nov."Winter Wonderland Kuwait", one of the largest entertainment projects in the country, opened its third season here on Thursday. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)

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