pekingpress.com latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for pekingpress.com. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page pekingpress.com http://www.pekingpress.com en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:44:40 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:44:40 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[2024 Zhongguancun Forum to be held in late April]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) is scheduled in Beijing from April 25 to 29, the event's organizers said Tuesday.

This year's forum will include conferences, sub-forums and competitions in cutting-edge fields.

For the first time, UNESCO will serve as the forum's support unit.

Media registration for the forum started on Tuesday and will last until April 9. Journ]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179616/2024-zhongguancun-forum-to-be-held-in-late-april 274179616 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:30:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179616/2024-zhongguancun-forum-to-be-held-in-late-april <![CDATA[China's road logistics price index dips in February]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China's road logistics price index edged down 0.82 percent year on year in February as production slowed down during the Chinese New Year holiday.

The index came in at 102.6 last month, according to a survey jointly conducted by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing and the Guangdong Lin'an Logistics Group.

Specifically, the figure for full-truckload logistics, whi]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179617/china-road-logistics-price-index-dips-in-february 274179617 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:30:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179617/china-road-logistics-price-index-dips-in-february <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 0715 GMT, March 19]]> VLADIVOSTOK -- Rescue work is underway to clear the transport slope and restore communications following a rockslide on Monday night that trapped 13 people at the mine in Russia's Far East region, local authorities said on Tuesday.

The accident happened in the Zeya district in the Amur Oblast of Russia's Far East. Efforts to clear the slope and reestablish communication with the trapped miners are underway, said]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179615/xinhua-world--summary-at-0715-gmt-march-19 274179615 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:30:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179615/xinhua-world--summary-at-0715-gmt-march-19 <![CDATA[Building reef shelters for marine fish in east China]]>

]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179530/building-reef-shelters-for-marine-fish-in-east-china 274179530 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:05:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179530/building-reef-shelters-for-marine-fish-in-east-china <![CDATA[China files over 1,000 new undergraduate education programs in 2023]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Regular higher education institutions in China filed for a record of 1,456 new undergraduate education programs that focus on fields such as culture, health, science and technology in 2023, according to the Ministry of Education.

A total of 217 new undergraduate education programs have been approved over the past year, the ministry said on Tuesday.

This move is part of China']]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179508/china-files-over-1000-new-undergraduate-education-programs-in-2023 274179508 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:44:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179508/china-files-over-1000-new-undergraduate-education-programs-in-2023 <![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.

According to Politico, the message was "amplified" during Chinese Eurasia envoy Li ]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179473/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia-politico 274179473 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:12:50 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179473/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia-politico <![CDATA[Taiwan Protests After China Boards a Tourist Boat Near Kinmen Island]]> TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan on Tuesday protested China's boarding of a tourist boat, as tensions rise around the Kinmen archipelago, which lies a short distance off China's coast but is controlled by Taiwan.

Taiwanese media reported the King Xia, carrying 11 crew and 23 passengers, was boarded by the Chinese coast guard for about 32 minutes on Monday. Taiwan's coast guard escorted the boat back to Kinmen, and it then]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179424/taiwan-protests-after-china-boards-a-tourist-boat-near-kinmen-island 274179424 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:44 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179424/taiwan-protests-after-china-boards-a-tourist-boat-near-kinmen-island <![CDATA[Biden to Host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos]]> WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea and differences over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic American steel company.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a sta]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179407/biden-to-host-japan-pm-kishida-philippines-president-marcos 274179407 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:08 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179407/biden-to-host-japan-pm-kishida-philippines-president-marcos <![CDATA[China launches nationwide crackdown on trafficking of women, children]]>

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<![CDATA[S. Korea's foreign currency deposits fall in February]]> SEOUL, March 19 (Xinhua) -- South Korea's foreign currency deposit fell for the second straight month in February due to lower demand for the U.S. currency, central bank data showed Tuesday.

The deposit, denominated in foreign currencies, shrank 1.97 billion U.S. dollars from a month earlier to 96.13 billion dollars at the end of February after decreasing 5.78 billion dollars in the previous month, according to ]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179373/s-korea-foreign-currency-deposits-fall-in-february 274179373 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:30:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179373/s-korea-foreign-currency-deposits-fall-in-february <![CDATA[PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen to spearhead India's challenge in Swiss Open 2024]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179340/pv-sindhu-lakshya-sen-to-spearhead-india-challenge-in-swiss-open-2024 274179340 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:18:18 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179340/pv-sindhu-lakshya-sen-to-spearhead-india-challenge-in-swiss-open-2024 <![CDATA[Chinese military aspirations carry it deep into space]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179331/chinese-military-aspirations-carry-it-deep-into-space 274179331 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:17 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274179323/china-wang-rises-to-men-top-position-in-table-tennis-world-rankings 274179323 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:44:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274179309/china-hebei-sees-147-pct-foreign-trade-growth-in-jan-feb 274179309 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:18:05 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274179308/xinhua-china--advisory----march-19 274179308 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:18:05 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 274179289 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 <![CDATA[China collects over 530,000 agricultural germplasm resources]]>

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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.pekingpress.com/news/274179277/asia-album-china-eastern-airlines-marks-inaugural-kunming-kl-flight 274179277 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:30:34 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274179245/us-kamala-harris-calls-donald-trump-threat-to-democracy-and-fundamental-freedoms 274179245 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:37:09 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274179243/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia---politico 274179243 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:12:38 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179243/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia---politico <![CDATA[Modi hails 'special relations after Putin victory]]> The Indian PM has congratulated the Russian president after he won a fifth term in office

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was re-elected and secured a fifth term in office yesterday. Modi hailed the "special and privileged" relationship between the two BRICS nations.

With all ballots counted by Monday morning, Putin had won 87% of ]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178958/modi-hails-pecial-relations-after-putin-victory 274178958 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:13:04 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178958/modi-hails-pecial-relations-after-putin-victory <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274178944/oil-prices-hit-5-month-highs 274178944 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:43 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274178805/unsettled-borders-with-china-rise-of-china-will-remain-most-formidable-challenge-for-india--cds-general-chauhan 274178805 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:18:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274179251/china-gives-local-media-its-annual-press-conference-on-the-2-sessions-of-the-npc-and-cppcc 274179251 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:02:23 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274179251/china-gives-local-media-its-annual-press-conference-on-the-2-sessions-of-the-npc-and-cppcc <![CDATA[Modi hails India-Russia relations as 'special after Putin's victory]]> The Indian PM has sent a message of congratulations to Vladimir Putin after the Russian president won a fifth term in office

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was re-elected and secured a fifth term in office yesterday. Modi hailed the "special and privileged" relationship between the two BRICS nations.

With all ballots counted by Mo]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178607/modi-hails-india-russia-relations-as-pecial-after-putin-victory 274178607 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:13:55 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178607/modi-hails-india-russia-relations-as-pecial-after-putin-victory <![CDATA[Nepal: Former house speaker Mahara remanded to four-day judicial custody in gold smuggling case]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178483/nepal-former-house-speaker-mahara-remanded-to-four-day-judicial-custody-in-gold-smuggling-case 274178483 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:55 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178483/nepal-former-house-speaker-mahara-remanded-to-four-day-judicial-custody-in-gold-smuggling-case <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274178380/60-afghan-students-awarded-chinese-ambassador-scholarship 274178380 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:30:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178380/60-afghan-students-awarded-chinese-ambassador-scholarship <![CDATA[Mainland spokesperson highlights mutual assistance across Taiwan Strait]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Monday highlighted cross-Strait mutual assistance while confirming the rescue of two individuals from Taiwan in the waters off the Fujian coast.

People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are of the same family and naturally will help each other when an accident occurs on the sea, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178360/mainland-spokesperson-highlights-mutual-assistance-across-taiwan-strait 274178360 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:20 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178360/mainland-spokesperson-highlights-mutual-assistance-across-taiwan-strait <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274178359/china-opposes-us-restraining-development-rights-in-name-of-competition 274178359 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:19 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274178358/international-children-book-fair-held-in-central-china 274178358 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:19 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178358/international-children-book-fair-held-in-central-china <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274178357/economic-watch-visa-free-policy-ignites-china-thailand-travel-boom 274178357 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:18 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178357/economic-watch-visa-free-policy-ignites-china-thailand-travel-boom <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274178356/china-discovers-large-oilfield-in-bohai-sea 274178356 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:18 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178356/china-discovers-large-oilfield-in-bohai-sea <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274178355/china-to-expand-pilot-program-for-reform-of-medical-services-pricing 274178355 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:17 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274178352/zhejiang-notch-5th-straight-win-xinjiang-sail-past-nanjing-in-cba 274178352 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:15 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178352/zhejiang-notch-5th-straight-win-xinjiang-sail-past-nanjing-in-cba <![CDATA[MTC, Huawei conduct first official 5G trials in Namibia]]> WINDHOEK, March 18 (Xinhua) -- MTC, Namibia's largest mobile carrier, and Chinese company Huawei Technologies on Monday conducted the country's first 5G technology demonstration in Windhoek, the capital city.

This demonstration came after the government lifted a moratorium on 5G and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia allocated 5G spectrum to MTC and other telecom players in the country.

Mi]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178342/mtc-huawei-conduct-first-official-5g-trials-in-namibia 274178342 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:10 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178342/mtc-huawei-conduct-first-official-5g-trials-in-namibia <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274178335/joining-of-fourth-macao-taipa-bridge-marked-in-macao 274178335 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:06 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178335/joining-of-fourth-macao-taipa-bridge-marked-in-macao <![CDATA[Malaysia's car sales slip 4 pct on month in February]]> KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia's total industry volume (TIV) for February fell month on month because of a short working month due to Chinese New Year festive holidays.

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) said in a statement on Monday that the car sales in February stood at 62,833 units, which was 4.07 percent lower than 65,499 units in January.

On a year-on-year comparison, the car sa]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178333/malaysia-car-sales-slip-4-pct-on-month-in-february 274178333 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:05 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274178333/malaysia-car-sales-slip-4-pct-on-month-in-february <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274178331/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-18 274178331 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:04 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274178327/feature-chinese-products-popular-in-egypt-during-ramadan 274178327 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274178262/china-comments-on-swiss-proposed-ukraine-peace-talks 274178262 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:15:56 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation 274178080 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:05:12 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177952/china-science-technology--summary----march-18 274177952 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:05:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen 274177841 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:49:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274177950/oil-prices-hit-four-month-high 274177950 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:43:14 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177734/economic-watch-chinese-wigs-speeding-up-to-capture-global-market 274177734 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:30:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177718/internet-audio-video-convention-to-open-in-china-chengdu 274177718 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:04 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177718/internet-audio-video-convention-to-open-in-china-chengdu <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274177715/china-new-zealand-pledge-efforts-to-further-strengthen-relations 274177715 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes 274177704 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:38 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177665/4-arrested-for-duping-delhi-man-of-rs-16-lakh-in-gold-trading-scam 274177665 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:03:07 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177665/4-arrested-for-duping-delhi-man-of-rs-16-lakh-in-gold-trading-scam <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274177592/chinese-scientists-develop-new-treatment-for-tendon-bone-injuries 274177592 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:44:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177473/china-new-zealand-agree-on-closer-cooperation-ties-in-next-decade 274177473 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:30:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177470/xi-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory 274177470 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:03:49 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177312/china-issues-e-cny-user-guide-to-optimize-mobile-payment-for-foreigners 274177312 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:05:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants 274177280 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:35:44 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants <![CDATA[Nepal's former Speaker Krishna Mahara arrested in gold smuggling case]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177240/nepal-former-speaker-krishna-mahara-arrested-in-gold-smuggling-case 274177240 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:27:13 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177240/nepal-former-speaker-krishna-mahara-arrested-in-gold-smuggling-case <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274177230/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-18 274177230 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:18:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177226/soybean-futures-close-lower 274177226 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:05:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274177225/china-collects-over-530000-new-agricultural-germplasm-resources 274177225 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:05:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177225/china-collects-over-530000-new-agricultural-germplasm-resources <![CDATA[Chinese shares close higher Monday]]>

]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177210/chinese-shares-close-higher-monday 274177210 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:49:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177210/chinese-shares-close-higher-monday <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274177203/china-mega-water-diversion-project-benefits-over-176-mln-people 274177203 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:44:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177203/china-mega-water-diversion-project-benefits-over-176-mln-people <![CDATA[Cultural events commemorating late Peking Opera master set to kick off]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A series of cultural activities will be held to commemorate the 130th birth anniversary of Peking Opera master Mei Lanfang.

A variety of events will be held throughout 2024, including a symposium, performances of classic plays from the Mei School, exhibitions and lectures focusing on Mei's life and artistic accomplishments, as well as interactive performances.

Under the guida]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177020/cultural-events-commemorating-late-peking-opera-master-set-to-kick-off 274177020 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:18:03 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177020/cultural-events-commemorating-late-peking-opera-master-set-to-kick-off <![CDATA[Friendship with China "marked in the history of Angola's reconstruction"]]>

]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274177018/friendship-with-china-marked-in-the-history-of-angola-reconstruction 274177018 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:18:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274176995/growth-comes-when-government-is-first-buyer-says-g20-sherpa-amitabh-kant 274176995 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:55:40 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274176991/global-new-energy-passenger-car-sales-to-exceed-39-mln-by-2030-report 274176991 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:49:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274176746/2nd-ld-writethru-china-employment-situation-generally-stable-in-jan-feb 274176746 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:05:03 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274176746/2nd-ld-writethru-china-employment-situation-generally-stable-in-jan-feb <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274176742/laos-records-188-mln-usd-in-trade-deficit-in-january 274176742 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:05:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274176742/laos-records-188-mln-usd-in-trade-deficit-in-january <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274176724/china-has-conditions-to-achieve-full-year-growth-target-spokesperson 274176724 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:44:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274176724/china-has-conditions-to-achieve-full-year-growth-target-spokesperson <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274176540/symposium-held-to-study-xi-jinping-speech-on-taiwan-related-work 274176540 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:30:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274176540/symposium-held-to-study-xi-jinping-speech-on-taiwan-related-work <![CDATA[Putin Wins Election with No Effective Opposition]]> Russian President Vladimir Putin celebrated winning a new six-year term after an election that gave voters no real alternatives due to the intimidation or jailing of most potential opponents.

Putin told supporters that he considered the election democratic and dismissed those who protested the vote.

'We have many tasks ahead. But when we are consolidated - no matter who wants to intimidate us, suppress us -]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition 274175401 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 06:06:21 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274175401/putin-wins-election-with-no-effective-opposition <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274175247/2nd-ld-writethru-china-retail-sales-up-55-pct-in-jan-feb 274175247 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:49:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274175246/russia-china-relations-stabilizing-factor-in-international-arena-putin 274175246 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:49:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274175246/russia-china-relations-stabilizing-factor-in-international-arena-putin <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274175222/2nd-ld-writethru-china-industrial-output-accelerates-pace-in-jan-feb 274175222 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:18:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274175210/teamwork-fuels-china-triumph-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds 274175210 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:44:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274175206/roundup-china-adds-two-more-golds-at-short-track-speed-skating-worlds 274175206 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:30:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274175200/taiwan-defence-ministry-tracks-9-chinese-military-aircraft-5-naval-ships-around-nation 274175200 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:18:21 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274175168/china-asserts-control-in-kinmen-waters-taiwanese-experts-warn 274175168 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:37:18 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274175168/china-asserts-control-in-kinmen-waters-taiwanese-experts-warn <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274175164/xinhua-china--advisory----march-18 274175164 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:30:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274175164/xinhua-china--advisory----march-18 <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274175150/1st-ld-china-surveyed-urban-unemployment-rate-at-53-pct-in-jan-feb 274175150 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:18:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274175150/1st-ld-china-surveyed-urban-unemployment-rate-at-53-pct-in-jan-feb <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274175122/1st-ld-china-retail-sales-up-55-pct-in-jan-feb 274175122 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:55:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274175122/1st-ld-china-retail-sales-up-55-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.pekingpress.com/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 274175113 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274176799/nz-and-chinese-foreign-ministers-hold-official-talks 274176799 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:41:45 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274175066/china-zhenghuang-retain-mixed-doubles-title-at-all-england-badminton 274175066 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:05:02 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274175025/from-the-newsrooms-march-10-to-16-2024 274175025 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:13:07 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.pekingpress.com/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china 274175023 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:28 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china <![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.pekingpress.com/news/274175005/china-and-india-intense-contest-for-influence 274175005 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:31:14 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/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.

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<![CDATA[Australian wheat purchase postponed by Chinese buyers]]> BEIJING, China: Amid rising global stockpiles dragging down prices, Chinese wheat importers have canceled or postponed some one million metric tons of Australian wheat purchases.

With international prices trading close to three-and-a-half-year lows, last week, the U.S. government reported canceling more than 500,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat exports to China, the world's leading wheat buyer.

After adverse]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174985/australian-wheat-purchase-postponed-by-chinese-buyers 274174985 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:15:14 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174985/australian-wheat-purchase-postponed-by-chinese-buyers <![CDATA[Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit]]> Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.

Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.

Before arriving in Se]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174858/blinken-arrives-in-south-korea-to-attend-democracy-summit 274174858 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:05:15 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174858/blinken-arrives-in-south-korea-to-attend-democracy-summit <![CDATA[Bangladesh's sea-land oil storage, transportation system operational]]> DHAKA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Bangladesh's first sea-land integrated oil storage and transportation system has been put into commercial operation.

The project started in 2019 and was completed in November 2023, with preferential loans provided by the Chinese government, financed by the Export-Import Bank of China and undertaken by China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd.

The project will shorten oil u]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174749/bangladesh-sea-land-oil-storage-transportation-system-operational 274174749 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:49:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174749/bangladesh-sea-land-oil-storage-transportation-system-operational <![CDATA[Beijing waves goodbye to winter Russian-style]]> Maslenitsa is being widely celebrated in the Chinese capital this year for the first time, according to Channel 1

Several thousand people in the Chinese capital, Beijing, have taken part in the celebration of Maslenitsa, the traditional Russian folk festival dedicated to winter's end and the arrival of spring, Moscow']]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174750/beijing-waves-goodbye-to-winter-russian-style 274174750 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:32:19 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174750/beijing-waves-goodbye-to-winter-russian-style <![CDATA[Beijing sees winter off like Russians do]]> Maslenitsa is being widely celebrated in the Chinese capital this year for the first time, according to Channel 1

Several thousand people in the Chinese capital, Beijing, have taken part in the celebration of Maslenitsa, the traditional Russian folk festival dedicated to winter's end and the arrival of spring, Channel]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174488/beijing-sees-winter-off-like-russians-do 274174488 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:32:19 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174488/beijing-sees-winter-off-like-russians-do <![CDATA[Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1615 GMT, March 17]]> NEW DELHI -- The Indian navy seized a cargo vessel hijacked by Somali pirates and rescued 17 crew members after forcing 35 pirates to surrender, the navy said Sunday.

Using coordinated tactical maneuvers and aerial support from HALE RPA, P8I, and MARCOS PRAHARs, the Indian navy forced the 35 pirates to surrender without resistance on Friday, a navy spokesman said, adding that the vessel was subsequently sanitize]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174487/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1615-gmt-march-17 274174487 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:30:01 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174487/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1615-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[China demands fire prevention after forest blaze]]> BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- A teleconference on forest and grassland fire prevention and control was held on Sunday after a forest blaze broke out in southwest China's Sichuan Province on Friday.

At the conference, relevant authorities made further instructions on forestalling and extinguishing forest and grassland fires, according to the Ministry of Emergency Management.

Noting the severe and complicat]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174465/china-demands-fire-prevention-after-forest-blaze 274174465 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:08 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174465/china-demands-fire-prevention-after-forest-blaze <![CDATA[Wang Chuqin, Wang Manyu win all-Chinese finals at WTT Singapore Smash]]> SINGAPORE, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Wang Chuqin and Wang Manyu emerged victorious respectively in the men's and women's finals here on Sunday to round up China's clean sweep of titles at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash.

In his maiden singles finals appearance in a WTT Grand Smash, second seed Wang Chuqin beat the odds to win 11-6, 11-8, 13-11, 9-11, 11-6 over Liang Jingkun, who had defeated Wang in thei]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174462/wang-chuqin-wang-manyu-win-all-chinese-finals-at-wtt-singapore-smash 274174462 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:06 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174462/wang-chuqin-wang-manyu-win-all-chinese-finals-at-wtt-singapore-smash <![CDATA[Han Xu dunks, South beats North in WCBA All-Star Game]]> HANGZHOU, March 17 (Xinhua) -- South defeated North 119-105 in the peak showdown of the 2023-24 season WCBA All-Star Weekend at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Gymnasium on Sunday, with center Han Xu elected as the event's Most Valuable Player (MVP).

Returning to the venue of the Asian Games, players from north and south China continued the tradition of the WCBA All-Star opening ceremony with a vibrant group ]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174461/han-xu-dunks-south-beats-north-in-wcba-all-star-game 274174461 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:06 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174461/han-xu-dunks-south-beats-north-in-wcba-all-star-game <![CDATA[CBA roundup: Guangdong overwhelms Sichuan, Shenzhen defeats Fujian]]> BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The Guangdong Southern Tigers crushed the Sichuan Blue Whales 104-92, while the Shenzhen Leopards prevailed over the Fujian Sturgeons 103-94 in the 2023-24 Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league regular season on Sunday.

Guangdong started strong with Clarence Weems scoring the first three-pointer of the game. Sichuan's Chris Obekpa and Hu Junlin soon followed up with accurate s]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174460/cba-roundup-guangdong-overwhelms-sichuan-shenzhen-defeats-fujian 274174460 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:05 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174460/cba-roundup-guangdong-overwhelms-sichuan-shenzhen-defeats-fujian <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 17]]> WASHINGTON -- Two people were killed and five others wounded in a shooting in Washington, D.C., on early Sunday morning, local police has confirmed.

The shooting was reported at around 3 a.m. (0700 GMT) near the Kennedy Recreation Center, local media quoted the Metropolitan Police Department as saying, adding that the police have been searching for a suspect. (U.S.-Shooting-Casualties)

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AMMA]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174459/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-17 274174459 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 16:18:04 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174459/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-17 <![CDATA[Pakistan assures IMF not to allocate additional budget for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174436/pakistan-assures-imf-not-to-allocate-additional-budget-for-china-pakistan-economic-corridor 274174436 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:18:51 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174436/pakistan-assures-imf-not-to-allocate-additional-budget-for-china-pakistan-economic-corridor <![CDATA[Australia Should Press on Rights When China's Minister Visits]]> On Wednesday, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will travel to Australia to take part in the Australia-China Foreign and Strategic Dialogue, a longstanding format where they will discuss trade, security, and other bilateral and international issues. During the visit, the Australian government should move beyond statements of concern and make clear their intention to seek accountability for China's ongoing human rights v]]> http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174846/australia-should-press-on-rights-when-china-minister-visits 274174846 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 14:30:00 GMT http://www.pekingpress.com/news/274174846/australia-should-press-on-rights-when-china-minister-visits