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India sleepwalks on border issue: Chinese Media

Left Review Online October 15, 2021

India sleepwalks on border issue: Chinese Media

China and India held the 13th round of corps commander-level talks on Sunday. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theater Command released a statement early Monday morning, saying that China has made tremendous efforts to ease and calm the border situation, while India insisted on unreasonable and...more

UK artist’s work in Kunming sends nature protection message at COP15

Xu Liuliu in Kunming October 14, 2021

UK artist’s work in Kunming sends nature protection message at COP15

As government officials from around the world hold talks at the UN biodiversity conference COP15 in Kunming, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, a new art installation, Nature and the City, set up in the city's planning museum, is reminding the public that everyone can do their part to protect...more

China’s ecological red line system, BRI to help countries achieve post-2020 targets

Zhang Hui and Xu Liuliu in Kunming October 13, 2021

China’s ecological red line system, BRI to help countries achieve post-2020 targets

China expressed a strong ambition to further strengthen biodiversity protection at the first global meeting convened by the UN on ecological civilization on Monday, and analysts who highlighted China's achievements in and contributions to the global biodiversity agenda believe many of China's practices, such as its ecological red...more

Severe flooding in N China’s Shanxi affects more than 1.76 m; loss kept to minimum with organized rescue

Left Review Online October 13, 2021

Severe flooding in N China’s Shanxi affects more than 1.76 m; loss kept to minimum with organized rescue

Severe rainfall and flooding in North China's Shanxi Province have affected more than 1.76 million people as of Sunday. A total of 120,100 have been relocated, 2,849,600 mu (189,973 hectares) of crops have been damaged, and more than 17,000 houses have collapsed, the Xinhua News Agency reported on...more

China to commit 1.5b yuan to biodiversity fund, put in place a ‘1+N’ policy framework for carbon neutrality: Xi

Left Review Online October 12, 2021

China to commit 1.5b yuan to biodiversity fund, put in place a ‘1+N’ policy framework for carbon neutrality: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday said China will take the lead by investing 1.5 billion yuan ($233 million) to establish the Kunming Biodiversity Fund to support biodiversity protection in developing countries. Xi made the remarks while addressing the leaders' summit of the 15th meeting of the Conference...more

Nation transcends ideological differences and succeeds: Prof. Augusto Soto

Left Review Online September 15, 2021

Nation transcends ideological differences and succeeds: Prof. Augusto Soto

Editor's Note: "The West's size and comparative skills are not what they used to be 100 years ago. Asian nations, and particularly China, are out there for cooperation projects," said Professor Augusto Soto (Soto) of ESADE Business School in Barcelona, Spain. Soto is also the director of the "Dialogue...more

US and its puppets’ reaction to China’s Maritime Traffic Safety Law reflects their supremacy mind-set

Chen Xiangmiao September 13, 2021

US and its puppets’ reaction to China’s Maritime Traffic Safety Law reflects their supremacy mind-set

China's newly revised Maritime Traffic Safety Law (MTSL) took effect on September 1. Some of the new amendments have led to heated discussion in the West, especially the article that five types of foreign ships must report their detailed information upon their visits to Chinese territorial waters. The...more

Indian think tank report fabricates unwarranted charges to discredit China

Liu Zongyi September 13, 2021

Indian think tank report fabricates unwarranted charges to discredit China

As India has reportedly launched an information war against China and Pakistan, some Indian think tank has proactively fired false countercharges. The think tank Law and Society Alliance launched its report on Friday, entitled "Mapping Chinese Footprints and Influence Operations in India." The 76-page study report enumerates "the...more

China shows willingness in cooperating on climate issue by inviting US envoy Kerry, won’t bow to external pressure: Analysts

Zhao Yusha September 11, 2021

China shows willingness in cooperating on climate issue by inviting US envoy Kerry, won’t bow to external pressure: Analysts

US climate envoy John Kerry is set to kick off his second visit to China inside five months under China's invitation, at a time when the bilateral relationship has hit a nadir not seen in decades. China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment announced on Tuesday that Kerry would...more

Selfish, imperialistic policies remain rule of US business ties with others: Marc Lassus, Author of The Chip Trap

Bai Yunyi and Li Aixin for GT September 11, 2021

Selfish, imperialistic policies remain rule of US business ties with others: Marc Lassus, Author of The Chip Trap

Editor's Note: It is uncertain how many companies and entrepreneurs have fallen victim to US global hegemony, yet Marc Lassus (Lassus), founder of Gemplus, world's leading manufacturer of smart cards (including SIM cards), is one of them. After witnessing Lassus' smart card business made a great noise with the...more

Defense industry’s goals differ from average Americans and Afghans: US Veteran

Left Review Online September 10, 2021

Defense industry’s goals differ from average Americans and Afghans: US Veteran

Editor's Note: As the US has accelerated its pace to withdraw from Afghanistan despite its debacle and all the miseries caused to the Afghan people, the Afghan mission may be ending. But the war remains endless for American veterans. In the eyes of veterans, what has the US military...more

Facing multiple challenges, next Japanese PM unlikely to make bold moves on Taiwan question

Wang Guangtao September 10, 2021

Facing multiple challenges, next Japanese PM unlikely to make bold moves on Taiwan question

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said in a surprise move on September 3 that he would step down, setting the stage for a new premier after a one-year tenure. The next Japanese prime minister will be under intense scrutiny for how he addresses the Taiwan question and China-Japan...more

India’s parliament farce over spyware scandal shows dysfunctional democracy

Li Tao September 10, 2021

India’s parliament farce over spyware scandal shows dysfunctional democracy

India has long praised itself as the largest democracy in the world. It is therefore favored by the US and the West, allowing itself to enjoy a benign environment for development. However, democratic chaos has been repeated in this South Asian country, making it a target of criticism...more

China develops prototype Mars helicopter

Deng Xiaoci September 9, 2021

China develops prototype Mars helicopter

The newly developed and recently unveiled prototype miniature helicopter drone, a possible means to support China's Mars missions, is designed to become a navigator for the Mars rover. It will greatly boost the latter's ability to explore valuable targets on the surface of the Red Planet, the project...more

Chinese Vice premier Liu He vows unwavering support for private sector

Shen Weiduo and Li Qiaoyi September 9, 2021

Chinese Vice premier Liu He vows unwavering support for private sector

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Monday vowed unchanged and firm support to the country's private sector, a sign from the top of reassurance to businesses, clarified misinterpretations, and also fought back at foreign smearing of China's tightened regulatory measures over a range of sectors. Rather than calling...more