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China might do US a favor to open its crude oil reserves, but will prioritize own interests amid mixed bilateral interactions

Xie Jun, Chen Qingqing and Zhang Hongpei November 25, 2021

China might do US a favor to open its crude oil reserves, but will prioritize own interests amid mixed bilateral interactions

China might help the US curb soaring oil prices and fears of inflation by releasing its own crude oil reserves as a favor, but the US must return the favor with sincerity in pushing for a better environment for China-US cooperation, particularly by refraining from heaping ungrounded pressure...More

China, Russia in close contact on Putin’s Beijing Winter Olympics visit, ‘shows mutual support’ amid Western threat of Olympic boycott

Fan Anqi November 25, 2021

China, Russia in close contact on Putin’s Beijing Winter Olympics visit, ‘shows mutual support’ amid Western threat of Olympic boycott

Russian President Vladimir Putin has "gladly accepted the invitation" to attend the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games and the two countries are in close communication on Putin's trip, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said on Tuesday. Putin's acceptance of the invitation will further...More

C. China’s Henan Province to offer parental leave up to 10 days annually to encourage childbirth

Left Review Online November 24, 2021

C. China’s Henan Province to offer parental leave up to 10 days annually to encourage childbirth

Central China's Henan Province plans to revise its regulations on population to legitimize the third-child policy and roll out a slew of support measures ranging from more parental leave to offering jobs for women in need, according to a draft decision proposed by local authorities on Tuesday. The...More

HuaweiUSA jokes about giving away phones following US ban

Left Review Online November 24, 2021

HuaweiUSA jokes about giving away phones following US ban

In a Twitter Monday, Huawei poked fun at the US ban with a fake Black Friday sales. Taking the advantage of countless sales at the Black Friday, Huawei tweeted using its account HuaweiUSA that it is offering “100% OFF all phones currently selling in the US.” [caption id="attachment_66502"...More

5-nation joint drill threatens East Asian peace: Expert

Leng Shumei and Fan Anqi November 24, 2021

5-nation joint drill threatens East Asian peace: Expert

The joint exercise of the US, Japan, Australia, Canada and Germany in East Asia would threaten regional peace and trigger dissatisfaction among regional countries, experts said, as the five countries began their ten-day exercise. Naval forces from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan and the US will conduct the multilateral,...More

China must insist on zero-COVID policy now and here is why

Hu Xijin November 09, 2021

China must insist on zero-COVID policy now and here is why

In recent days, there have been increasing voices on the internet that criticize China's strict implementation of pandemic prevention measures. Western media have collectively targeted China's zero-COVID-19 policy, slandering the sustainability of China's anti-pandemic approach. The complaints on the internet are more complicated. Many of them are about...More

China’s heavy investment in education lays foundation for national development

Liu Caiyu, Xu Keyue and Liu Xin November 08, 2021

China’s heavy investment in education lays foundation for national development

Editor's Note: How have China's developments been reflected in its education sector over the past 70 years? There is a large volume of data to consider- from the 1,799 kindergartens across China in 1950 to 267,000 in 2018; from a 20 percent enrollment rate in elementary school in...More

Behind US’ espionage campaign: How does the CIA recruit spies targeting China?

Left Review Online November 08, 2021

Behind US’ espionage campaign: How does the CIA recruit spies targeting China?

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)'s new China mission center and its purportedly recruitment of Chinese-speaking agents, have caught the attention of the Chinese public. Regarding China as one of its largest rivals and threats, the US seemingly makes no secret of its attempts to infiltrate and subvert China...More

RCEP may come into force in early 2022, as 6 ASEAN countries progress in approving it

Left Review Online November 07, 2021

RCEP may come into force in early 2022, as 6 ASEAN countries progress in approving it

The final completion of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has moved one step closer after six ASEAN countries submitted their approval letter for the RCEP on October 28, the Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister of Thailand, Jurin Laksanawisit, said on Monday. Experts said that the latest...More

US investigation on submarine collision ‘untransparent’

Guo Yuandan and Liu Xuanzun November 05, 2021

US investigation on submarine collision ‘untransparent’

The "unknown object" the USS Connecticut nuclear-powered submarine collided with in the South China Sea in early October turns out to be an uncharted seamount, the US 7th Fleet announced on Monday. But Chinese military experts said on Tuesday that the US statement is disappointing because it remains...More

Chinese experts urge US to take action after Yellen suggests lowering tariffs

Left Review Online November 04, 2021

Chinese experts urge US to take action after Yellen suggests lowering tariffs

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's comments on the US eventually lowering some tariffs on Chinese goods marks another positive sign in China-US trade ties and could be a significant step for the two countries to address one of their biggest and most damaging trade dispute: tariffs, Chinese analysts...More

West’s climate pledge a question of trust if not met

Left Review Online November 03, 2021

West’s climate pledge a question of trust if not met

Editor's Note: Starting from Sunday, more than 100 world leaders will gather in Glasgow, Scotland for the latest round of high-level talks, known as COP26, to help address climate change. It comes at a time when many countries are experiencing tight supplies and soaring prices of natural gas and...More

Xi calls for stronger global actions on climate change

Shan Jie and Zhao Yusha November 02, 2021

Xi calls for stronger global actions on climate change

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday called on all parties to take stronger actions to jointly tackle the climate challenge in a written statement for the World Leaders Summit at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate...More

Ghost of climate colonialism still haunts developing countries

Xin Ping November 02, 2021

Ghost of climate colonialism still haunts developing countries

When the Western powers are framing themselves as "leaders" in the fight against global warming, they must face up to the aftermath of their colonial past: there's no justice on environment without justice on history and human rights. Hundreds of years ago, across continents, colonialists overused, polluted and...More