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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
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.
Continue reading...Read moreSnow 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.
Continue reading...Read more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。
Read more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。
Read moreTransgender 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.
Continue reading...Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。”
Read more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？
Read more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？
Read more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？
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more73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？
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more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。
Read more【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
Read moreChinese 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).
Read more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。
Read more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%。
Read moreEconoScope | 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.
Read moreNew 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.
Read more(W.E.Talk) Former VP of World Bank stands against protectionism: G20 should be a focus to stop trade fragmentation
Read more(W.E. Talk) Former VP of the World Bank: China's green commitment a template to address climate change
Read moreChina 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.
Read more‘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.
Continue reading...Read moreXi 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.
Read moreInsights｜Micronesian permanent representative to the UN: China’s initiative sets an example of climate cooperation
Read more2024 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.
Read moreExhibition 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.
Read moreRiwoche 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.
Read moreRiyadh 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.
Read moreChina 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.
Read moreChina-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.
Read moreGlobal cooperation key to climate success
Accelerated global action is urgently needed to reach climate goals and cooperation is essential to advance collective efforts.
Read moreHK plans power interconnection infrastructure project with mainland
Hong Kong is planning to strengthen its electricity interconnection with the mainland through a new infrastructure project.
Read moreClassics 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.
Read moreCAS 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.
Read moreIATA 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.
Read moreDrone 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.
Read moreNation 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.
Read morePilot project allows foreign-invested businesses to boost CGT development
Companies in these areas are allowed to manufacture and register related products. Approved products can be used by patients nationwide.
Read morePechoin 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.
Read moreMajor 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.
Read moreTrains 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.
Read moreLong 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.
Read moreFM 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.
Read moreXi 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.
Read moreSwedish 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.
Continue reading...Read moreLatAm 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.
Read moreEmbraer 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.
Read moreRenewable 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.
Read moreUpsurge 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.
Read moreMinistry 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.
Read moreChina'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.
Read moreShanghai 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.
Read moreEfforts 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.
Read moreCuteness 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.
Read moreChina, 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.
Read moreJimmy 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.
Continue reading...Read more‘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.
Continue reading...Read moreMy 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.
Continue reading...Read more‘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
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.)
Continue reading...Read more‘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.
Continue reading...Read moreIf 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.
Read moreHong 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.
Continue reading...Read moreGlobal experts' perspectives on human rights and governance
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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Read moreChina's contribution to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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.
Read moreChina 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.
Read moreShenzhou-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.
Read more(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.
Read moreXizang'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.
Read moreXi 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.
Read moreShanghai 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.
Read moreMeasures 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.
Read morePacific 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.
Continue reading...Read moreAlibaba 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.
Read moreCOPD added to China's basic health service program
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.
Read moreInsights | Embracing the next 'golden 50 years', China and Brazil set a good example for South-South cooperation: Scholar
"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.
Read moreXi'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.
Read moreTech Frontier | Award-winning projects show latest Internet innovations in Wuzhen
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.
Read more2024 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.
Read moreShenzhen 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.
Read moreGongbei 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.
Read moreCity view of Brasilia
Brasilia became the capital of Brazil on April 21, 1960, and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.
Read moreChinese zodiac snake version of Bing Dwen Dwen launched in Beijing
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Read moreChina 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.
Read moreIce 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.
Read moreTrump 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.
Continue reading...Read moreLhasa launches night school to empower young people
In November 2024, Lhasa hosted its first-ever "Youth Night School," which offers eight courses including art, floristry, dance, fashion styling, and workplace stress relief.
Read moreChina 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.
Read moreRelics bolster ties between China, France
The exhibition, titled Tang China — A Cosmopolitan Dynasty (7th-10th Century), was inaugurated at the Guimet National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris on Monday.
Read more41 countries collaborate under the Kunming Initiative
Sister cities and local governments worldwide are being called on to strengthen solidarity and mutual support and deepen exchanges and cooperation to build a community with a shared future for cities and mankind.
Read moreXi 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.
Read moreStimulus measures to be enhanced
China will ramp up efforts to drive large-scale equipment upgrades and trade-in deals for consumer goods, with plans for strengthened supervision of the funds and measures to stimulate consumer spending.
Read moreMedia exchange hailed at Tokyo event
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.
Read moreChina making strides in circular economy
The significant advancement of China's circular economy has emerged as a crucial driver of the nation's sustainability efforts, contributing to 25 percent of the country's overall carbon emission reduction.
Read moreBWF 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.
Read moreWell-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.
Read moreInsights | 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.
Read moreXi 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.
Read moreDeep-sea research ship to sail soon
China will soon commission an advanced, multifunctional research ship that recently concluded its first sea trial.
Read moreChina, Brazil strengthen cooperation with focus on digital economy and energy transition
Over 70 percent of Brazil's soybean and iron ore sand exports in the first 10 months this year were destined for China, according to latest official statistics.
Read moreChina's first all-depth optical cable winch system completes maiden deep-sea survey in S China Sea
The "Haiwei GD11000," China's first and the world's only all-depth optical cable winch system, jointly developed by Dalian Maritime University and other technology companies, recently completed its first deep-sea survey in the South China Sea
Read morePLA Navy's Type 075 amphibious assault ship to visit Hong Kong for 1st time
The Chinese Defense Ministry announced on Tuesday that a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy formation, including a Type 075 amphibious assault ship, is set to visit Hong Kong on Thursday.
Read moreChina, Pakistan to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise in Pakistan
Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command will send troops to Pakistan and conduct the Warrior-VIII joint anti-terrorism exercise from late November to mid-December.
Read moreStarmer 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.
Continue reading...Read moreChina poised to achieve carbon neutrality 2060 goal: study
A study conducted by China's esteemed Peking University has revealed that the Chinese public exhibits a strong awareness of the nation's objective to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060.
Read moreChinese students 'very much welcome': U.S. official
Chinese students are "very much welcome" in the United States and the country is making concerted efforts to continue attracting them, U.S. officials and educators said as the latest industry figures were released on Monday.
Read moreResilience and innovation key to e-commerce success
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Read moreThe 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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Continue reading...Read moreChina 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.
Continue reading...Read moreCar driven into crowd outside China primary school
State media says "several students and adults were injured and fell to the ground".
Read moreInternational 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.
Continue reading...Read moreHong Kong jails 45 pro-democracy campaigners for subversion
Benny Tai and Joshua Wong were among dozens sentenced in a controversial national security trial.
Read moreHK47: 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
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.
Continue reading...Read more'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
HK47: dozens of pro-democracy activists jailed in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial
Activists, professors, legislators: who are the Hong Kong 47?
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.
Read moreWho 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.
Read moreTrump and Xi Jinping’s ‘loving’ relationship has soured - can they rebuild it?
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Read moreXi Jinping pleased with 'positive momentum' of China-Australia relations – video
China-Australia relations have achieved 'a turnaround and are maintaining a positive momentum of development', Chinese president Xi Jinping says. Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese says he is pleased to meet with Xi again, while highlighting the 'encouraging progress made in the stabilisation of our relationship'. The two leaders spoke while attending the G20 summit in Brazil
Continue reading...Read moreWe want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer
The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.
Read moreXi 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.
Read moreMegaport 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.
Read more'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.
Read more'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.
Read moreWhen 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.
Read moreChina 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.
Read more"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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