Russia adds 9,221 COVID-19 infections
Russia confirmed 9,221 coronavirus cases over the past 24 hours, raising the cumulative count to 4,492,692, the official monitoring and response center said Thursday. The center said that 10,881 patients…
Oilrig being removed from Valletta Grand Harbour in Malta
An oilrig is being removed from the Valletta Grand Harbour, Valletta, capital of Malta, on March 24, 2021. The oilrig named Atwood Aurora had been ruining the skyline of Valletta…
Navigation in Suez Canal temporarily suspended, rescue work on stuck ship continues
Navigation in the Suez Canal has been suspended temporarily until the re-floatation work on a ship grounded in a new course is finished, Osama Rabie, chairman of the Suez Canal…
U.S. university does not renew contract of professor over COVID-19 racist email
The University of Cincinnati (UC) in the U.S. state of Ohio did not renew a contract with a professor who called COVID-19 "the Chinese virus" in an email to a…
Over 100 major projects start or resume in Tibet
A total of 107 major projects were on Thursday started or resumed in Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, according to local authorities. The projects, with a total…
China’s courier sector sets record, handling 20 bln parcels in 83 days
China's courier sector has delivered 20 billion parcels in record time, official data shows. This year, it took the express delivery industry just 83 days to handle 20 billion parcels,…
China-EU investment agreement in legal review: MOC
Chinese and European Union negotiation departments are carrying out a necessary legal review of the China-EU investment agreement, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Thursday. The investment treaty is…
China’s central bank to set up supportive tools for carbon reduction
China's central bank will set up supportive tools for carbon reduction to encourage commercial banks to channel more financial resources to green industries, as part of efforts to facilitate the…
United Nations adopts human rights resolution from China, looking toward vaccine equality
The United Nations Human Rights Council has adopted a China-sponsored resolution calling on states and other stakeholders to undertake constructive and genuine dialogue and cooperation in the field of human…
Calls for ‘independent investigation’ into virus origins are deceptive
Editor's note: Andrew Korybko is a Moscow-based American political analyst. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of guestcn.com. An open letter by two dozen scientists…
China issues report urging U.S. to drop double standard on human rights
A report on human rights violations in the United States in 2020, released on Wednesday, urged Washington to drop hypocrisy and double standards on human rights. Last year saw the…
Western countries should stop imposing double standards regarding human rights
It is time that those countries abide by the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, respect the path of human rights development chosen by others, stop smearing other countries,…
Blinken: U.S. will not push allies into ‘us-or-them choice’ on China
The United States won't force allies to choose between Beijing and Washington, Secretary of State Antony Blinken was set to say in his NATO speech on Wednesday. "Countries can work…
Chinese, Saudi FMs discuss boosting bilateral ties, regional cooperation
Visiting Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks on Wednesday with his Saudi counterpart Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud on boosting bilateral ties and regional cooperation. Noting…
U.S. ethnic minorities devastated by racial discrimination: report
The ethnic minorities in the United States are devastated by racial discrimination, and racism exists in a comprehensive, systematic and continuous manner, according to the Report on Human Rights Violations…
American democracy disorder triggers political chaos: report
American democracy disorder triggered political chaos in the United States, according to the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2020, which was released on Wednesday. Influence…
Report reveals incompetent U.S. pandemic containment in 2020
he chaotic response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States in 2020 has led to dire consequences, according to the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United States…
U.S. trampling on international rules results in humanitarian disasters: report
The United States recklessly trampled on international rules amid COVID-19, becoming the biggest troublemaker to global security and stability, according to the Report on Human Rights Violations in the United…
Report urges U.S. to drop double standards on human rights
A report on human rights violations in the United States in 2020, released on Wednesday, urged Washington to drop hypocrisy and double standards on human rights. Last year saw the…
Technical preparations for RCEP agreement well underway: MOFCOM
China is fully prepared to fulfill its obligations when the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement enters into force, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. China has taken the…