shanghainews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for shanghainews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page shanghainews.net http://www.shanghainews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:48:17 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:48:17 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to spearhead India's challenge in Swiss Open 2024]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179340/pv-sindhu-lakshya-sen-to-spearhead-india-challenge-in-swiss-open-2024 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:18:18 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179340/pv-sindhu-lakshya-sen-to-spearhead-india-challenge-in-swiss-open-2024 <![CDATA[Authorities order safe tomb-sweeping activities during Qingming holiday]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China's Ministry of Civil Affairs and the National Forestry and Grassland Administration have jointly issued a circular to regulate tomb-sweeping activities during the upcoming Qingming Festival, which falls on April 4.

Stressing the prioritization of prevention work, the document demanded the establishment and improvement of an emergency safety mechanism and the organization of saf]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179336/authorities-order-safe-tomb-sweeping-activities-during-qingming-holiday Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:05:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179336/authorities-order-safe-tomb-sweeping-activities-during-qingming-holiday <![CDATA[Chinese military aspirations carry it deep into space]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179331/chinese-military-aspirations-carry-it-deep-into-space Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:17 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179331/chinese-military-aspirations-carry-it-deep-into-space <![CDATA[China's Wang rises to men's top position in table tennis world rankings]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Chuqin climbed to men's singles world No. 1 as the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released its latest world rankings on Tuesday.

After taking home 2,000 points from his triumph at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash, Wang leapfrogged his compatriot Fan Zhendong to the top spot, while WTT Singapore Smash finalist Liang Jingkun rose to third, follow]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179323/china-wang-rises-to-men-top-position-in-table-tennis-world-rankings Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:44:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179323/china-wang-rises-to-men-top-position-in-table-tennis-world-rankings <![CDATA[China's Hebei sees 14.7 pct foreign trade growth in Jan-Feb]]> SHIJIAZHUANG, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Hebei Province in north China posted steady foreign trade growth in the first two months of 2024, according to local customs.

Hebei's total imports and exports grew 14.7 percent year on year to 97 billion yuan (about 13.66 billion U.S. dollars) in the period, said Shijiazhuang Customs.

In breakdown, exports hit 54.19 billion yuan, marking a 20.7 percent increase from the]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179309/china-hebei-sees-147-pct-foreign-trade-growth-in-jan-feb Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:18:05 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179309/china-hebei-sees-147-pct-foreign-trade-growth-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Xinhua China news advisory -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Tuesday:

Wire Service:

-- Xinhua Headlines: China eyes buzzing low-altitude skies for new growth engine

-- Chinese Numbers: China's new drivers of economy demonstrate remarkable growth

-- China Focus: New quality productive forces power China's spring farming

-- China New Growth: M]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179308/xinhua-china--advisory----march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:18:05 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179308/xinhua-china--advisory----march-19 <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.85

Euro 100 774.39

Japanese yen 100 4.7831

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.772

British pound 100 906.43

Au]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 <![CDATA[China collects over 530,000 agricultural germplasm resources]]>

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179288/china-collects-over-530000-agricultural-germplasm-resources Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179288/china-collects-over-530000-agricultural-germplasm-resources <![CDATA[Asia Album: China Eastern Airlines marks inaugural Kunming-KL flight]]>
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KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China Eastern Airlines marked its inaugural Kunming to Kuala Lumpur flight. Passengers on board flight MU9629 arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Kunming, southwest China, received a war]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179277/asia-album-china-eastern-airlines-marks-inaugural-kunming-kl-flight Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:30:34 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179277/asia-album-china-eastern-airlines-marks-inaugural-kunming-kl-flight <![CDATA[US: Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump "threat" to democracy and fundamental freedoms]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179245/us-kamala-harris-calls-donald-trump-threat-to-democracy-and-fundamental-freedoms Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:37:09 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179245/us-kamala-harris-calls-donald-trump-threat-to-democracy-and-fundamental-freedoms <![CDATA[China to boycott Ukraine peace talks without Russia - Politico]]> Beijing is reportedly working behind the scenes to convince the EU to invite Moscow to a potential international summit

China will boycott the talks to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict unless Moscow will have a seat at the table, Politico magazine reported on Monday, citing officials familiar with the matter. ]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179243/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia---politico Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:12:38 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179243/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia---politico <![CDATA[About 40 per cent of Americans see China as top US enemy in new poll]]> https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3255865/about-40-americans-see-china-top-us-enemy-new-poll?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:33:29 GMT https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3255865/about-40-americans-see-china-top-us-enemy-new-poll?utm_source=rss_feed <![CDATA[Oil Prices Hit 5-Month Highs]]> In the oil market, the upward trend continues at the beginning of the new week, with prices rising to nearly 5-month highs due to increasing geopolitical risks related to supply disruptions. This surge is driven by a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries, reported by Reuters.

As of 11:00 AM Bulgarian time, Brent crude oil futures reached over $86 per barrel, while futures for U.S. West Texas Int]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178944/oil-prices-hit-5-month-highs Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:43 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178944/oil-prices-hit-5-month-highs <![CDATA[Unsettled borders with China, rise of China will remain most formidable challenge for India : CDS General Chauhan]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178805/unsettled-borders-with-china-rise-of-china-will-remain-most-formidable-challenge-for-india--cds-general-chauhan Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:18:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178805/unsettled-borders-with-china-rise-of-china-will-remain-most-formidable-challenge-for-india--cds-general-chauhan <![CDATA[China gives local media its annual press conference on the "2 sessions" of the NPC and CPPCC]]> Yesterday, Niu Qingbao, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Chile, held his annual press conference on the sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), also known as the "Two Sessions".

These sessions took place from 4 to 11 March. They are not only crucial moments in the country's domestic politics but]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179251/china-gives-local-media-its-annual-press-conference-on-the-2-sessions-of-the-npc-and-cppcc Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:02:23 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274179251/china-gives-local-media-its-annual-press-conference-on-the-2-sessions-of-the-npc-and-cppcc <![CDATA[Nepal: Former house speaker Mahara remanded to four-day judicial custody in gold smuggling case]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178483/nepal-former-house-speaker-mahara-remanded-to-four-day-judicial-custody-in-gold-smuggling-case Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:55 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178483/nepal-former-house-speaker-mahara-remanded-to-four-day-judicial-custody-in-gold-smuggling-case <![CDATA[Liberia- China Agrees to Train Several Doctors, Nurses At Jackson F. Doe Hospital Africa]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFodHRwczovL2Zyb250cGFnZWFmcmljYW9ubGluZS5jb20vb3Bpbmlvbi9wcmVzcy1yZWxlYXNlL2xpYmVyaWEtY2hpbmEtYWdyZWVzLXRvLXRyYWluLXNldmVyYWwtZG9jdG9ycy1udXJzZXMtYXQtamFja3Nvbi1mLWRvZS1ob3NwaXRhbC_SAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:08:54 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMihwFodHRwczovL2Zyb250cGFnZWFmcmljYW9ubGluZS5jb20vb3Bpbmlvbi9wcmVzcy1yZWxlYXNlL2xpYmVyaWEtY2hpbmEtYWdyZWVzLXRvLXRyYWluLXNldmVyYWwtZG9jdG9ycy1udXJzZXMtYXQtamFja3Nvbi1mLWRvZS1ob3NwaXRhbC_SAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[60 Afghan students awarded "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship"]]> KABUL, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A total of 60 students from Kabul University were awarded the "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship," as an awarding ceremony kicked off Monday at Kabul University in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan.

Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Xing said in a speech that China attaches great importance to China-Afghanistan cooperation in education and is committed to promoting the continuous develo]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178380/60-afghan-students-awarded-chinese-ambassador-scholarship Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:30:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178380/60-afghan-students-awarded-chinese-ambassador-scholarship <![CDATA[China opposes U.S. restraining development rights in name of competition]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China stands against the U.S. interfering in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights and values, and restraining China's legitimate right to development in the name of competition, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to a query about recent China-related comments from U.S. Amb]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178359/china-opposes-us-restraining-development-rights-in-name-of-competition Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:19 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178359/china-opposes-us-restraining-development-rights-in-name-of-competition <![CDATA[International children's book fair held in central China]]> WUHAN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 Wuhan International Children's Book Fair was held from Friday to Sunday in Wuhan, capital city of central China's Hubei Province.

Nearly 200 publishers from across the country took part in the event bringing approximately 30,000 different children's publications in areas such as literature, science and education, attracting flocks of children and their families.

The bo]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178358/international-children-book-fair-held-in-central-china Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:19 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178358/international-children-book-fair-held-in-central-china <![CDATA[China discovers large oilfield in Bohai Sea]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Monday that it has discovered an oilfield in the Bohai Sea with a proven oil reserve of 104 million tonnes.

Named Qinhuangdao 27-3, the oilfield is located some 200 kilometers from China's Tianjin Municipality. It has an average water depth of 25 meters.

The daily output of a single well is estimated to be about 11]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178356/china-discovers-large-oilfield-in-bohai-sea Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:18 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178356/china-discovers-large-oilfield-in-bohai-sea <![CDATA[Economic Watch: Visa-free policy ignites China-Thailand travel boom]]> TAIYUAN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Just after bidding farewell to a group of Thai teachers visiting universities in Beijing, tour guide Yang Yaoyu rushed to Shanxi Province in north China to greet another group of Thai visitors.

The seasoned Thai-speaking tour guide can attest to a recent surge in enthusiasm among Thai tourists towards China, after a mutual visa exemption agreement between the two countries took effe]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178357/economic-watch-visa-free-policy-ignites-china-thailand-travel-boom Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:18 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178357/economic-watch-visa-free-policy-ignites-china-thailand-travel-boom <![CDATA[China to expand pilot program for reform of medical services pricing]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China will expand a pilot program for its reform of medical services pricing to three provincial-level regions, regulators said on Monday.

The reform will be piloted in the provinces of Zhejiang and Sichuan, as well as the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, following progress in the five pilot cities of Tangshan, Suzhou, Xiamen, Ganzhou and Leshan over the past two years, according t]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178355/china-to-expand-pilot-program-for-reform-of-medical-services-pricing Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:17 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178355/china-to-expand-pilot-program-for-reform-of-medical-services-pricing <![CDATA[China to bar Evergrande chair from securities market for life]]>

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<![CDATA[Zhejiang notch 5th straight win, Xinjiang sail past Nanjing in CBA]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Zhejiang Golden Bulls registered their fifth consecutive victory after holding off the Qingdao Eagles 106-99, while the Xinjiang Flying Tigers overwhelmed the Nanjing Monkey Kings 109-77 in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league on Monday.

In a highly-anticipated duel between two promising centers, Zhejiang's Yu Jiahao overmatched Qingdao's Yang Hansen, scoring 24 point]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178352/zhejiang-notch-5th-straight-win-xinjiang-sail-past-nanjing-in-cba Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:15 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178352/zhejiang-notch-5th-straight-win-xinjiang-sail-past-nanjing-in-cba <![CDATA[Joining of fourth Macao-Taipa bridge marked in Macao]]> MACAO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The ceremony for the joining of the fourth cross-sea bridge connecting the Macao Peninsula and Macao's Taipa was held on Monday, marking the project's entry into the final stage.

The bridge, with a total length of 3.085 km and a main span of 280 meters, was joined last Tuesday and was the first eight-lane divided bridge in Macao.

Lam Wai Hou, director of the Public Works Bureau]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178335/joining-of-fourth-macao-taipa-bridge-marked-in-macao Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:06 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178335/joining-of-fourth-macao-taipa-bridge-marked-in-macao <![CDATA[Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 18]]> JAKARTA -- Thousands of people have fled their homes in the Indonesian province of Central Java as floods devastated the region over the weekend, the local disaster mitigation agency reported on Monday.

The worst affected area is Demak regency with more than 22,000 people reportedly taking temporary shelter due to the floodwater. (Indonesia-Flood)

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TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kish]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178331/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:04 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178331/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[Feature: Chinese products popular in Egypt during Ramadan]]> by Mahmoud Fouly

CAIRO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made, toy-like "Ramadan lanterns" with LED lights and recorded Arabic songs, as well as similar children's toys, are popular in Egypt during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as they are used as gifts for children.

Mostafa Mamdouh, a salesman at a store in the capital Cairo selling toys and household items, told Xinhua that "Chinese products are disting]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178327/feature-chinese-products-popular-in-egypt-during-ramadan Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178327/feature-chinese-products-popular-in-egypt-during-ramadan <![CDATA[China comments on Swiss-proposed Ukraine peace talks]]> Beijing is considering taking part in the peace conference being suggested, according to its ambassador in Bern

China is examining the possibility of taking part in a proposed Swiss-hosted peace conference on the Ukraine conflict, Beijing's ambassador to Bern, Wang Shihting, told the daily Neue Zuercher Zeitung on Mon]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178262/china-comments-on-swiss-proposed-ukraine-peace-talks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:15:56 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178262/china-comments-on-swiss-proposed-ukraine-peace-talks <![CDATA[Blinken Warns Democracy Summit of Dangers of Disinformation]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that in a year where more than half the world will be holding elections, new technologies including social media and artificial intelligence have made disinformation a greater threat than ever.

Speaking to the third Summit for Democracy in Seoul Monday, Blinken added that while those technologies have dramatically accelerated the already fast-changing information enviro]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:05:12 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation <![CDATA[China science, technology news summary -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

HYDROGEN POWER

A team of Chinese scientists developed a strategy utilizing the energy between seawater and freshwater to efficiently generate "green" hydrogen.

The researchers from Fudan University fabricated a tandem of high-performance ion exchange membrane and electrode, installed at estua]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177952/china-science-technology--summary----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:05:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177952/china-science-technology--summary----march-18 <![CDATA[Saudi airline opens freight route in China's Shenzhen]]> SHENZHEN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) B777 full-cargo aircraft took off from the Bao'an International Airport in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen on March 16, bound for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the airline's inaugural regular international cargo route from Shenzhen.

Operating twice weekly, the route primarily transports e-commerce goods, general trade goods and electron]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:49:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen <![CDATA[The China Policy Gap Between Biden and Trump Is Bigger Than You Think The Diplomat]]> https://thediplomat.com/2024/03/the-china-policy-gap-between-biden-and-trump-is-bigger-than-you-think/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:47:42 GMT https://thediplomat.com/2024/03/the-china-policy-gap-between-biden-and-trump-is-bigger-than-you-think/ <![CDATA[Why Russia Will Keep Supporting China in the Indo-Pacific The Diplomat]]> https://thediplomat.com/2024/03/why-russia-will-keep-supporting-china-in-the-indo-pacific/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:47:34 GMT https://thediplomat.com/2024/03/why-russia-will-keep-supporting-china-in-the-indo-pacific/ <![CDATA[Oil prices hit four-month high]]> Brent futures topped $86 per barrel on Monday

Crude prices soared to $86 per barrel on Monday, hitting a four-month high, with industry experts attributing the surge to China's strong economic data and Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Global benchmark Brent futures have risen by 4% since last ]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177950/oil-prices-hit-four-month-high Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:43:14 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177950/oil-prices-hit-four-month-high <![CDATA[Economic Watch: Chinese wigs speeding up to capture global market]]> ZHENGZHOU, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Since 2018, Shuijiang Town, a remote mountainous area in Yichun City, east China's Jiangxi Province, has witnessed the rapid growth of its wig industry from scratch. Last year, 34 new wig enterprises were established in the town, bringing the total number to 93, in addition to more than 30 wig workshops.

"More than half of the more than 3 million sets of wig products we produce ea]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177734/economic-watch-chinese-wigs-speeding-up-to-capture-global-market Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:30:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177734/economic-watch-chinese-wigs-speeding-up-to-capture-global-market <![CDATA[Internet audio, video convention to open in China's Chengdu]]> CHENGDU, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The 11th China Internet Audio & Video Convention is scheduled to be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, from March 28 to 30 this year.

The convention will consist of a main forum, several sub-forums and exhibitions featuring new technologies and high-quality internet content, according to the Sichuan Provincial People's Government.

The main forum will be atte]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177718/internet-audio-video-convention-to-open-in-china-chengdu Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:04 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177718/internet-audio-video-convention-to-open-in-china-chengdu <![CDATA[Demonstration zone in Hainan shows China's green practices]]> BOAO, Hainan, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A demonstration zone focusing on almost zero emissions began operations on Monday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.

A launching ceremony was held in Boao's Dongyu Island for the "Boao Nearly Zero Carbon Demonstration Zone," a project jointly built by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development and the Hainan provincial government.

By incorporating emission ]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177717/demonstration-zone-in-hainan-shows-china-green-practices Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:03 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177717/demonstration-zone-in-hainan-shows-china-green-practices <![CDATA[China, New Zealand pledge efforts to further strengthen relations]]> WELLINGTON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met here Monday with both sides pledging further efforts to strengthen cooperation and relations.

Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is currently on a tour from March 17 to 21 for an official visit to New Zealand and to Aust]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177715/china-new-zealand-pledge-efforts-to-further-strengthen-relations Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177715/china-new-zealand-pledge-efforts-to-further-strengthen-relations <![CDATA[Putin brushes off Western election rebukes]]> Don?t expect a standing ovation from nations that seek to contain Russia, the president told supporters

Western criticisms of the Russian political system and its elections as supposedly undemocratic are hypocritical and irrelevant for the nation, President Vladimir Putin told the media after securing a new term in office.

The Russian leader urged the citizens who cast their votes for him n]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:38 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes <![CDATA[4 arrested for duping Delhi man of Rs 16 lakh in gold trading scam]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177665/4-arrested-for-duping-delhi-man-of-rs-16-lakh-in-gold-trading-scam Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:03:07 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177665/4-arrested-for-duping-delhi-man-of-rs-16-lakh-in-gold-trading-scam <![CDATA[Court orders China Evergrande to liquidate]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ2h0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL2NoaW5hLWV2ZXJncmFuZGUtcHJvcGVydHktbGlxdWlkYXRpb24tb3JkZXItNzk2NWFiMWVjMmYwMjA4YzUzZjkyOThkYWY4YjlmZDDSAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:47:21 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ2h0dHBzOi8vYXBuZXdzLmNvbS9hcnRpY2xlL2NoaW5hLWV2ZXJncmFuZGUtcHJvcGVydHktbGlxdWlkYXRpb24tb3JkZXItNzk2NWFiMWVjMmYwMjA4YzUzZjkyOThkYWY4YjlmZDDSAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Trump threatens to slap '100% tariff' on cars made in Mexico by China firms - NHK WORLD]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiNGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3My5uaGsub3IuanAvbmhrd29ybGQvZW4vbmV3cy8yMDI0MDMxOF8wMS_SAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:46:43 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiNGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3My5uaGsub3IuanAvbmhrd29ybGQvZW4vbmV3cy8yMDI0MDMxOF8wMS_SAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Chinese scientists develop new treatment for tendon-bone injuries]]> SHANGHAI, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese research team has developed a multicellular scaffold based on inorganic bioceramics for treating tendon-to-bone injuries.

Restriction of motor activity due to loss of natural structure is a major cause of decreased life quality in patients suffering from tendon-to-bone injuries.

To solve this problem, the research team, led by the Shanghai Institute of Ceramics (SI]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177592/chinese-scientists-develop-new-treatment-for-tendon-bone-injuries Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:44:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177592/chinese-scientists-develop-new-treatment-for-tendon-bone-injuries <![CDATA[China, New Zealand agree on closer cooperation, ties in next decade]]> WELLINGTON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China and New Zealand will make joint efforts to forge closer cooperation and relations in the decade to come, a prospect expected by visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his New Zealand counterpart during their talks on Monday.

Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is currently on a tour from March 17 to 21]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177473/china-new-zealand-agree-on-closer-cooperation-ties-in-next-decade Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:30:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177473/china-new-zealand-agree-on-closer-cooperation-ties-in-next-decade <![CDATA[Xi congratulates Putin on election victory]]> The Chinese leader says he is sure that Russia will be able to achieve even more success under the president's continued rule

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his historic landslide victory in the presidential election, which has paved the way for his fifth term in ]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177470/xi-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:03:49 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177470/xi-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory <![CDATA[China issues e-CNY user guide to optimize mobile payment for foreigners]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank issued an e-CNY (digital yuan) user guide on Monday, the latest move aimed at facilitating mobile payment for foreigners.

Mobile phone users can search for "e-CNY" in the App Store or Google Play to download and install the digital yuan app, and tap the "Sign up" option to register an account, according to a bilingual statement from the People's Bank of China. http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177312/china-issues-e-cny-user-guide-to-optimize-mobile-payment-for-foreigners Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:05:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177312/china-issues-e-cny-user-guide-to-optimize-mobile-payment-for-foreigners <![CDATA[Australian Lawmakers Probe Impact of Fire Ants]]> SYDNEY - A federal parliamentary in Australia is examining the threat from invasive fire ants, which can kill people and livestock and potentially pose more of a danger to Australia than rabbits, cane toads, foxes, camels, wild dogs and feral cats combined.

Lawmakers were holding a public meeting in Canberra Monday to discuss the aggressive insects, which are native to South America and are thought to have entere]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:35:44 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants <![CDATA[Zambia Bond-Restructure Deal Rejected By China and France - Bloomberg]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJsb29tYmVyZy5jb20vbmV3cy9hcnRpY2xlcy8yMDIzLTExLTIwL3phbWJpYS1zLW9mZmljaWFsLWNyZWRpdG9ycy1yZWplY3QtcmV2aXNlZC1ib25kLXJlc3RydWN0dXJlLWRlYWzSAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:33:06 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmJsb29tYmVyZy5jb20vbmV3cy9hcnRpY2xlcy8yMDIzLTExLTIwL3phbWJpYS1zLW9mZmljaWFsLWNyZWRpdG9ycy1yZWplY3QtcmV2aXNlZC1ib25kLXJlc3RydWN0dXJlLWRlYWzSAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 18]]> BEIJING -- Global new energy passenger car sales are predicted to exceed 39 million units by 2030, said a report obtained during the China EV100 Forum 2024 concluded Sunday in Beijing.

That will mark a penetration rate of almost 50 percent, rising from the nearly 20 percent in 2023 with the sales of over 13 million units, according to the report issued by China EV100, a new energy vehicle (NEV) industry think ta]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177230/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:18:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177230/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[Soybean futures close lower]]> DALIAN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- No.1 soybean futures closed lower on Monday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

The most active No.1 soybean contract for May 2024 delivery dipped 4 yuan (about 56 U.S. cents) to close at 4,777 yuan per tonne.

On Monday, the total trading volume of six listed No.1 soybean futures contracts on the exchange was 114,903 lots, with a turnover of about 5.47 b]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177226/soybean-futures-close-lower Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:05:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177226/soybean-futures-close-lower <![CDATA[China collects over 530,000 new agricultural germplasm resources]]> SANYA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China collected more than 530,000 agricultural germplasm resources during a national census on these resources that concluded in 2023, according to a seed industry conference opened in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province Sunday.

China has rescued 746 rare and endangered agricultural resources, including large-sized kiwi and Hetao big-eared pig, and has found 51 new species including ]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177225/china-collects-over-530000-new-agricultural-germplasm-resources Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:05:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177225/china-collects-over-530000-new-agricultural-germplasm-resources <![CDATA[Update: China's service sector posts faster growth in Jan-Feb]]>

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177204/update-china-service-sector-posts-faster-growth-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:44:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177204/update-china-service-sector-posts-faster-growth-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[China's mega water diversion project benefits over 176 mln people]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The eastern and middle routes of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project have benefited more than 176 million people, China South-to-North Water Diversion Co., Ltd. said Monday.

The project has transferred over 70 billion cubic meters of water to the drought-prone north via the eastern and middle routes, according to the company.

Metropolises like Beijing and Tianjin, ]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177203/china-mega-water-diversion-project-benefits-over-176-mln-people Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:44:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177203/china-mega-water-diversion-project-benefits-over-176-mln-people <![CDATA[China's experience helps foster Angola's industrial development]]>

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177158/china-experience-helps-foster-angola-industrial-development Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:30:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177158/china-experience-helps-foster-angola-industrial-development <![CDATA[Friendship with China "marked in the history of Angola's reconstruction"]]>

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177018/friendship-with-china-marked-in-the-history-of-angola-reconstruction Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:18:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274177018/friendship-with-china-marked-in-the-history-of-angola-reconstruction <![CDATA["Growth comes when government is first buyer," says G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176995/growth-comes-when-government-is-first-buyer-says-g20-sherpa-amitabh-kant Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:55:40 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176995/growth-comes-when-government-is-first-buyer-says-g20-sherpa-amitabh-kant <![CDATA[Global new energy passenger car sales to exceed 39 mln by 2030: report]]>

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176991/global-new-energy-passenger-car-sales-to-exceed-39-mln-by-2030-report Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:49:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176991/global-new-energy-passenger-car-sales-to-exceed-39-mln-by-2030-report <![CDATA[2nd LD-Writethru: China's employment situation generally stable in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The surveyed urban unemployment rate on average in China stood at 5.3 percent in the first two months of 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Monday.

China's employment situation was generally stable during the period, according to the NBS.

In January, the country's surveyed urban unemployment rate reached 5.2 percent.

In February, the rate]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176746/2nd-ld-writethru-china-employment-situation-generally-stable-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:05:03 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176746/2nd-ld-writethru-china-employment-situation-generally-stable-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Update: China's retail sales up 5.5 pct in Jan-Feb]]>

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176745/update-china-retail-sales-up-55-pct-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:05:03 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176745/update-china-retail-sales-up-55-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Global energy leaders gather to address multiple challenges at CERAWeek]]> HOUSTON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The global energy forum CERAWeek is kicking off Monday in Houston, in the U.S. state Texas, to explore opportunities and risks in a turbulent energy world amid transformation.

The one-week forum will gather more than 1,400 speakers, addressing questions in energy markets, policy and geopolitics, company strategies, capital transition, climate and sustainability, minerals and metals,]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176744/global-energy-leaders-gather-to-address-multiple-challenges-at-ceraweek Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:05:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176744/global-energy-leaders-gather-to-address-multiple-challenges-at-ceraweek <![CDATA[Laos records 188 mln USD in trade deficit in January]]> VIENTIANE, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Laos recorded a trade deficit of 188 million U.S. dollars in January, according to the latest figures from the Lao Trade Portal website.

The total value of trade in January amounted to over 1.3 billion dollars, of which 561 million U.S. dollars were for exports and 749 million dollars for imports, said a report issued on Monday on the website.

Laos' main export products inc]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176742/laos-records-188-mln-usd-in-trade-deficit-in-january Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:05:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176742/laos-records-188-mln-usd-in-trade-deficit-in-january <![CDATA[Update: China's fixed-asset investment up 4.2 pct in Jan-Feb]]>

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176727/update-china-fixed-asset-investment-up-42-pct-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:49:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176727/update-china-fixed-asset-investment-up-42-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[China's express delivery sector sees double-digit growth in Jan-Feb]]>

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176726/china-express-delivery-sector-sees-double-digit-growth-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:49:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176726/china-express-delivery-sector-sees-double-digit-growth-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[China has conditions to achieve full-year growth target: spokesperson]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China has conditions to achieve its full-year growth target of around 5 percent for 2024 via enhanced efforts, a spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Monday.

Although the environment for economic development remains complex and grave, the fundamentals of the Chinese economy have continued to improve, and the positive factors driving economic recovery are accu]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176724/china-has-conditions-to-achieve-full-year-growth-target-spokesperson Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:44:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176724/china-has-conditions-to-achieve-full-year-growth-target-spokesperson <![CDATA[Update: China's industrial output accelerates pace in Jan-Feb]]>

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176725/update-china-industrial-output-accelerates-pace-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:44:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176725/update-china-industrial-output-accelerates-pace-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[2nd LD-Writethru: China's service sector posts faster growth in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's service sector registered faster growth in the first two months of 2024, with an official production index up 5.8 percent year on year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.

The increase quickened from the 5.5-percent growth rate seen in the same period of 2023, according to the NBS.

"The service sector showed sound growth momentum with robu]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176723/2nd-ld-writethru-china-service-sector-posts-faster-growth-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:44:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176723/2nd-ld-writethru-china-service-sector-posts-faster-growth-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Symposium held to study Xi Jinping's speech on Taiwan-related work]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A symposium was held in Beijing to study a recent speech on Taiwan-related work made by Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee.

The symposium was held by the Taiwan Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, jointly with the Central Committee of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176540/symposium-held-to-study-xi-jinping-speech-on-taiwan-related-work Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:30:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176540/symposium-held-to-study-xi-jinping-speech-on-taiwan-related-work <![CDATA[China's Xizang receives over 3.2 mln tourists in first two months]]> LHASA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region received more than 3.2 million tourists in the first two months of this year, up 120.4 percent year on year, according to local authorities.

Compared to the previous year, the region's tourism sector saw a robust growth of 159.4 percent, raking in nearly 3.27 billion yuan (about 460 million U.S. dollars) during the period, according to the re]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176538/china-xizang-receives-over-32-mln-tourists-in-first-two-months Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:30:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176538/china-xizang-receives-over-32-mln-tourists-in-first-two-months <![CDATA[Bangkok Post - China ends 9-year decline in new marriages in 2023, but divorces also climb]]> https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2760524/china-ends-9-year-decline-in-new-marriages-in-2023-but-divorces-also-climb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:28:48 GMT https://www.bangkokpost.com/world/2760524/china-ends-9-year-decline-in-new-marriages-in-2023-but-divorces-also-climb <![CDATA[4 ways China is trying to interfere in Taiwan's presidential election]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS93b3JsZC8yMDI0LzAxLzExL2NoaW5hLXRhaXdhbi0yMDI0LXByZXNpZGVudGlhbC1lbGVjdGlvbi_SAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:27:39 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiWGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lndhc2hpbmd0b25wb3N0LmNvbS93b3JsZC8yMDI0LzAxLzExL2NoaW5hLXRhaXdhbi0yMDI0LXByZXNpZGVudGlhbC1lbGVjdGlvbi_SAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Taiwan election- In Taiwans presidential election, China is the loser .com]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnZveC5jb20vd29ybGQtcG9saXRpY3MvMjAyNC8xLzEzLzI0MDM3MTczL3RhaXdhbi1jaGluYS1sYWktY2hpbmctdGUtZGVtb2NyYWN5LXRhaXBlaS11bml0ZWQtc3RhdGVzLXZvdGUtZWxlY3Rpb25z0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:27:35 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnZveC5jb20vd29ybGQtcG9saXRpY3MvMjAyNC8xLzEzLzI0MDM3MTczL3RhaXdhbi1jaGluYS1sYWktY2hpbmctdGUtZGVtb2NyYWN5LXRhaXBlaS11bml0ZWQtc3RhdGVzLXZvdGUtZWxlY3Rpb25z0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Zambia says it has signed debt restructuring deal with China and India]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiP2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZ0LmNvbS9jb250ZW50LzVkOTc1NjJmLWI3YTAtNDMwYi1hOWUwLWJlYjY5NWE1NGYyN9IBAA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:23:16 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiP2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmZ0LmNvbS9jb250ZW50LzVkOTc1NjJmLWI3YTAtNDMwYi1hOWUwLWJlYjY5NWE1NGYyN9IBAA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Unmasking I-Soon - The Leak That Revealed China's Cyber Operations - SentinelOne]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNlbnRpbmVsb25lLmNvbS9sYWJzL3VubWFza2luZy1pLXNvb24tdGhlLWxlYWstdGhhdC1yZXZlYWxlZC1jaGluYXMtY3liZXItb3BlcmF0aW9ucy_SAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:20:26 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiYWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnNlbnRpbmVsb25lLmNvbS9sYWJzL3VubWFza2luZy1pLXNvb24tdGhlLWxlYWstdGhhdC1yZXZlYWxlZC1jaGluYXMtY3liZXItb3BlcmF0aW9ucy_SAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Manila should respect the historical facts and pursue a reasonable course - China Daily]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiSWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNoaW5hZGFpbHkuY29tLmNuL2EvMjAyNDAzLzE4L1dTNjVmNzgxNmZhMzEwODJmYzA0M2JkMTk0Lmh0bWzSAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:12:16 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiSWh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmNoaW5hZGFpbHkuY29tLmNuL2EvMjAyNDAzLzE4L1dTNjVmNzgxNmZhMzEwODJmYzA0M2JkMTk0Lmh0bWzSAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[2nd LD-Writethru: China's retail sales up 5.5 pct in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's retail sales of consumer goods, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, climbed 5.5 percent year on year in the first two months of 2024, official data showed Monday.

The growth was compared with an increase of 3.5 percent registered during the January-February period of 2023.

Retail sales in the country's urban regions rose 5.5 percent year on year d]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175247/2nd-ld-writethru-china-retail-sales-up-55-pct-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:49:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175247/2nd-ld-writethru-china-retail-sales-up-55-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Russia-China relations stabilizing factor in international arena: Putin]]> MOSCOW, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Relations between Russia and China are a stabilizing factor in Eurasian region, Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday in response to questions from a Xinhua reporter.

During a press conference following the completion of Russia's presidential elections, Putin said relations between Russia and China have developed well over the previous two decades. "They are very stable, th]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175246/russia-china-relations-stabilizing-factor-in-international-arena-putin Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:49:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175246/russia-china-relations-stabilizing-factor-in-international-arena-putin <![CDATA[2nd LD-Writethru: China's fixed-asset investment up 4.2 pct in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's fixed-asset investment went up 4.2 percent year on year in the first two months of this year, 1.2 percentage points higher than the full-year growth rate of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.

The investment totaled 5.0847 trillion yuan (about 717 billion U.S. dollars) in January and February combined, the bureau said in a statement.

]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175232/2nd-ld-writethru-china-fixed-asset-investment-up-42-pct-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:30:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175232/2nd-ld-writethru-china-fixed-asset-investment-up-42-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[2nd LD-Writethru: China's industrial output accelerates pace in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's industrial production picked up pace in the first two months of 2024, accompanied by faster growth in the high-tech manufacturing and the consumer goods manufacturing sectors, official data showed Monday.

The value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 7 percent year on year during the January-February period of 2024, the National Bureau of Statis]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175222/2nd-ld-writethru-china-industrial-output-accelerates-pace-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:18:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175222/2nd-ld-writethru-china-industrial-output-accelerates-pace-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Teamwork fuels China's triumph at short-track speed skating worlds]]> ROTTERDAM, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese national short-track speed skating team concluded their World Championships campaign in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, with an outstanding haul of four gold medals, reflecting their excellence in skill, strategy, and teamwork.

Sun Long's win in the men's 1,500m race marked a milestone as China's 100th gold in the history of the tournament. The team's success was further h]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175210/teamwork-fuels-china-triumph-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:44:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175210/teamwork-fuels-china-triumph-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds <![CDATA[Roundup: China adds two more golds at short track speed skating worlds]]> ROTTERDAM, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese short-track speed skating team concluded the World Championships at the Ahoy Arena on Sunday with a flourish, capturing gold in the mixed team relay and defending their title in the men's 5,000m relay.

Building on its success from Saturday's men's 500m and 1,500m events, China secured two additional golds on the final day, leading the tournament in total titles won. http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175206/roundup-china-adds-two-more-golds-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:30:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175206/roundup-china-adds-two-more-golds-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds <![CDATA[Taiwan's Defence Ministry tracks 9 Chinese military aircraft, 5 naval ships around nation]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175200/taiwan-defence-ministry-tracks-9-chinese-military-aircraft-5-naval-ships-around-nation Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:18:21 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175200/taiwan-defence-ministry-tracks-9-chinese-military-aircraft-5-naval-ships-around-nation <![CDATA[China asserts control in Kinmen waters, Taiwanese experts warn]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175168/china-asserts-control-in-kinmen-waters-taiwanese-experts-warn Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:37:18 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175168/china-asserts-control-in-kinmen-waters-taiwanese-experts-warn <![CDATA[1st LD: China's service sector posts faster growth in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's service sector registered faster growth in the first two months of 2024, with an official production index up 5.8 percent year on year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.

The increase quickened from the 5.5-percent growth rate seen in the same period of 2023, according to the NBS.

In breakdown, the accommodation and catering sector report]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175165/1st-ld-china-service-sector-posts-faster-growth-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:30:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175165/1st-ld-china-service-sector-posts-faster-growth-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Xinhua China news advisory -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Monday:

Wire Service:

-- Xinhua Headlines: Chinese economy off to robust start as recovery gains traction

-- Economic Watch: China-made innovative drugs gaining steam in going-global endeavor

-- China's Xizang receives over 3.2 mln tourists in first 2 months Follow Xinhua on Facebook, Twi]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175164/xinhua-china--advisory----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:30:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175164/xinhua-china--advisory----march-18 <![CDATA[China's property development investment down 9 pct in first two months]]>

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<![CDATA[1st LD: China's surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.3 pct in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The surveyed urban unemployment rate on average in China stood at 5.3 percent in the first two months of 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed on Monday.

China's employment situation was generally stable during the period, according to the NBS.

In February alone, the country's surveyed urban unemployment rate came in at 5.3 percent, 0.1 percentage poi]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175150/1st-ld-china-surveyed-urban-unemployment-rate-at-53-pct-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:18:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175150/1st-ld-china-surveyed-urban-unemployment-rate-at-53-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Singapore's key exports slightly declines in February]]> SINGAPORE, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The non-oil domestic exports (NODX) in Singapore contracted 0.1 percent year-on-year in February, after the 16.7 percent expansion in January, according to the government agency Enterprise Singapore Monday.

Non-electronic NODX declined by 1.5 percent year-on-year last month, reversing the 21.1 percent growth in January.

NODX to Singapore's top markets as a whole rose in Feb]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175132/singapore-key-exports-slightly-declines-in-february Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:05:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175132/singapore-key-exports-slightly-declines-in-february <![CDATA[1st LD: China's retail sales up 5.5 pct in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's retail sales of consumer goods, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, climbed 5.5 percent year on year in the first two months of 2024, official data showed Monday.

Retail sales in the country's urban regions rose 5.5 percent year on year during the period, while that in rural areas expanded 5.8 percent, according to data from the National Bureau of Statis]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175122/1st-ld-china-retail-sales-up-55-pct-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175122/1st-ld-china-retail-sales-up-55-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[1st LD: China's fixed-asset investment up 4.2 pct in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's fixed-asset investment went up 4.2 percent year on year in the first two months of this year, 1.2 percentage points higher than the full-year growth rate of 2023, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday.

The investment totaled 5.0847 trillion yuan (about 717 billion U.S. dollars) in January and February combined, the bureau said in a statement.

In br]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175121/1st-ld-china-fixed-asset-investment-up-42-pct-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175121/1st-ld-china-fixed-asset-investment-up-42-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[1st LD: China's industrial output up 7 pct in Jan-Feb]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 7 percent during the January-February period of 2024, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Monday.

The growth accelerated 0.2 percentage points from December 2023, according to the NBS.

On a monthly basis, industrial output edged up 0.56 percent in February from the previous mo]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175119/1st-ld-china-industrial-output-up-7-pct-in-jan-feb Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:01 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175119/1st-ld-china-industrial-output-up-7-pct-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA[NZ and Chinese Foreign Ministers hold official talks]]> Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Wellington today.

"It was a pleasure to host Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his first official visit to New Zealand since 2017. Our discussions were wide-ranging and enabled engagement on many facets of New Zealand's relationship with China, including trade, business, and people-to-peopl]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176799/nz-and-chinese-foreign-ministers-hold-official-talks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:41:45 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274176799/nz-and-chinese-foreign-ministers-hold-official-talks <![CDATA[China's Zheng/Huang retain mixed doubles title at All England Badminton]]> LONDON, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The mixed doubles top seeds Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China retained their title at the All England Open Badminton Championships by beating Japanese duo Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino in straight sets on Sunday.

Both pairs reached the final without dropping a set and couldn't be split in the opening stages before Zheng and Huang collected six points in a row to lead at 18-1]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175066/china-zhenghuang-retain-mixed-doubles-title-at-all-england-badminton Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:05:02 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175066/china-zhenghuang-retain-mixed-doubles-title-at-all-england-badminton <![CDATA[From the Newsrooms: March 10 to 16, 2024]]> THE STATE of the ruling alliance has taken back the news spotlight as the President and his predecessor engaged in yet another sharp exchange, suggesting that all is not well in Team Unity. The depth of hostility between the two remains the subject of public speculation.

The media this week reported yet another back-and-forth between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the former president, Rodrigo Duterte. The ex]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175025/from-the-newsrooms-march-10-to-16-2024 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:13:07 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175025/from-the-newsrooms-march-10-to-16-2024 <![CDATA[Tutoring the Elderly Is Growing Fast in China]]> Hong Kong/Beijing - China's rapidly aging population is fueling a promising and fast-growing market for companies providing recreational classes and activities for the elderly middle class, from yoga to African drumming and smartphone photography.

The growth potential of the industry contrasts sharply with the decline of the after-school private tutoring sector following a government crackdown in 2021 aimed at bo]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:28 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china <![CDATA[Who gets to control the Indian Ocean's 'tollgate'?]]> The Maldives is a key player in the Indian Ocean, positioning itself to benefit from India and China's rivalry.

India is about to start withdrawing its military personnel from the Maldives - 80 men in uniform who operate two helicopters and a Dornier aircraft that provide humanitarian and medical services in the Indian Ocean nation.

After years of close relations with ]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175004/who-gets-to-control-the-indian-ocean-tollgate Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:31:34 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175004/who-gets-to-control-the-indian-ocean-tollgate <![CDATA[China and India's intense contest for influence]]> India has kept a close watch on China's activities and responded strongly where its security was directly affected.

Under a new defence cooperation agreement with the Maldives, China is set to offer free military assis]]> http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175005/china-and-india-intense-contest-for-influence Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:31:14 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175005/china-and-india-intense-contest-for-influence <![CDATA['India out' as China moves in on Maldives]]> Things are likely to get much worse for India in the Maldives as Male and Beijing expand and deepen their strategic partnership.

India has started pulling out its military personnel from the Maldives.

http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175006/india-out-as-china-moves-in-on-maldives Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:30:54 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274175006/india-out-as-china-moves-in-on-maldives
<![CDATA[Trump & Orban: The deceptive allure of strong men in power]]> Donald Trump's recent meeting with Hungarian President Viktor Orban has reinforced the need for Americans to consider the costs of electing a dictator, http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:52:08 GMT http://www.shanghainews.net/news/274174923/trump--orban-the-deceptive-allure-of-strong-men-in-power