International

Why human rights violations in Australia’s offshore detention centers are appalling

Guo Chushan August 7, 2021

Why human rights violations in Australia’s offshore detention centers are appalling

"China has launched another furious attack on Australia's human rights record," Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported after Australia's third Universal Periodic Review took place at the 47th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. In fact, Russia, Nepal, Syria, the Marshall Islands, and the UN Refugee Agency...more

China elaborates bottom lines, suggests remedial measures ‘Candid’, intense interaction helps two countries stay in touch

Chen Qingqing and Fan Anqi August 6, 2021

China elaborates bottom lines, suggests remedial measures ‘Candid’, intense interaction helps two countries stay in touch

Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi elaborated China's three bottom lines in effectively managing and controlling divergences in China-US relations — the US should not challenge, smear or seek to subvert the Chinese path and system, should not seek to interrupt or disrupt China's development, should...more

How mainstream US media outlets make a U-turn on virus ‘lab leak’ theory

Xu Liang August 3, 2021

How mainstream US media outlets make a U-turn on virus ‘lab leak’ theory

The tracing of COVID-19 origins is supposed to be a task for scientists. Yet Western media have never stopped hyping speculations and smears against China. Granted, some of them, including mainstream US media outlets, remained cautious with a disapproving view on the "lab leak" theory in 2020. Yet...more

US arrogant attitude leads to low expectations for outcomes from Sherman’s visit

Yang Xiyu August 2, 2021

US arrogant attitude leads to low expectations for outcomes from Sherman’s visit

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman was scheduled to visit North China's Tianjin from Sunday to Monday. Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng, who is in charge of China-US relations at the Chinese Foreign Ministry, would hold talks with the US official. Later, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign...more

More discriminatory moves against Chinese firms will sour China-UK economic ties

Wang Yiwei August 2, 2021

More discriminatory moves against Chinese firms will sour China-UK economic ties

The UK is reportedly considering ways to remove China's nuclear energy company China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) from its future power projects. "It's a further sign that relations between the countries are deteriorating," Bloomberg reported. Bilateral collaboration on a nuclear power station was once a showcase project...more

US hackers ramp up attacks on online petition calling for Fort Detrick probe as signatures reach nearly 20m; channel open for overseas netizens

Left Review Online July 29, 2021

US hackers ramp up attacks on online petition calling for Fort Detrick probe as signatures reach nearly 20m; channel open for overseas netizens

US-launched cyberattacks have ramped up attacks against an online petition for a probe into Fort Detrick lab on COVID-19 origins as it has gathered nearly 20 million signatures. The petition has been a channel for overseas netizens to contribute their signature as many have expressed their support. As...more

China scores well in ‘big exam’ of building Xiakoang under CPC’s spirit of setting, completing bold goals

Left Review Online July 25, 2021

China scores well in ‘big exam’ of building Xiakoang under CPC’s spirit of setting, completing bold goals

Editor's Note: China on July 1 declared that it has reached its first centenary milestone development goal – building a moderately prosperous society, or xiaokang, in all respects and is marching in confident strides toward the second centennial goal of building China into a great modern socialist country....more

World’s speediest 600 km/h maglev rolls off assembly line in E. China’s Qingdao

Left Review Online July 25, 2021

World’s speediest 600 km/h maglev rolls off assembly line in E. China’s Qingdao

China's self-developed and the world's fastest maglev transportation system with a speed of 600 kilometers per hour rolled off the assembly line on Tuesday in Qingdao, East China's Shandong Province, marking another crucial milestone in the country's rapid rise as a global leader in high-speed rail technology and...more

Phase-II data suggests Sinovac’s vaccine is at least 98.9% effective in producing antibodies among people aged 3 to 17

Left Review Online July 24, 2021

Phase-II data suggests Sinovac’s vaccine is at least 98.9% effective in producing antibodies among people aged 3 to 17

China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use among population aged between 3 and 17 years old, after phase-II clinic trial data suggests it is at least 98.9 percent effective in producing antibodies, a higher efficacy than in population over 18 years old. The experiment included...more

NATO’s irresponsible Afghan pullout signals decreasing legitimacy

He Zhigao July 22, 2021

NATO’s irresponsible Afghan pullout signals decreasing legitimacy

Following US President Joe Biden's decision to bring US forces in Afghanistan home, NATO also started withdrawing its own mission from the country. Twenty years after the war in Afghanistan began under former US president George W. Bush, the US-led NATO pullout is leaving a devastated, broken and...more

Floods in Europe end myth of West’s governance

Li Haidong July 21, 2021

Floods in Europe end myth of West’s governance

The recent disastrous flooding in western Germany and Belgium has caused at least 170 deaths. Local authorities in Germany were criticized for not evacuating people in time. Germany has always been an example of excellent governance in Europe. In people's perception, it is always meticulous, and German society...more

Miguel Diaz-Canel congratulates Peruvian President-elect

Left Review Online July 21, 2021

Miguel Diaz-Canel congratulates Peruvian President-elect

Havana. Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday congratulated Peruvian President-elect Pedro Castillo, who won the second round of elections (June 6) with large popular support. The Cuban head of State expressed cordial congratulations on his Twitter account, while in another tweet he wished Castillo success in his administration....more

Cuban FM praises Cuban people´s support for revolutionary process

Left Review Online July 19, 2021

Cuban FM praises Cuban people´s support for revolutionary process

Havana. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez on Saturday highlighted the Cuban people's support for the revolutionary process and sovereignty amid attempts to subvert the country. On Twitter, the Cuban foreign minister posted that 'those questioning the loyalty and support of millions of Cubans to their Revolution really ignore...more

China reiterates call to US to lift blockade against Cuba

Left Review Online July 19, 2021

China reiterates call to US to lift blockade against Cuba

Beijing. China on Monday reiterated its call to the United States Government to immediately and completely lift the economic, financial and commercial blockade imposed against Cuba, after highlighting that it is a global claim. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian deplored the permanence of such policy although the international...more

Turning to Japan and India futile for Australian tourism in crisis

Left Review Online July 19, 2021

Turning to Japan and India futile for Australian tourism in crisis

Amid Canberra's reckless diplomatic strategy and deteriorating ties with its largest trading partner, its tourism has emerged as a new sector unable to avoid the fallout with declining tourists from China even after the pandemic ends. Industrial practitioners are reportedly planning to turn to Japan and India for...more