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New Pew study finds increasing public criticism, confusion over COVID-19 response in U.S.
Six in ten Americans now describe the job of the White House to respond to the coronavirus as only fair or poor, said a new study by the Pew Research Center. Americans are increasingly critical of the response to COVID-19 from elected officeholders and public health officials, a new study by the Pew Research Center… Read more
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White privilege embedded in U.S. global leadership fundamentally flawed: SCMP
“Nobody elected whites or Americans as global leaders. Nor is a privilege like prosperity predestined. And in this age of massive disruptions, can such privileges be sustained?” said an opinion piece published by the South China Morning Post. The white privilege embedded in U.S. global leadership is fundamentally flawed and unsustainable, according to a recent… Read more
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U.S. politicians’ decoupling from China rhetoric ‘ignorant’ and ‘arrogant,’ say experts
U.S. politicians’ decoupling from China rhetoric ‘ignorant’ and ‘arrogant,’ say experts Decoupling with China will significantly hurt U.S. businesses and undermine U.S. productivity and innovation, experts have said, noting that the United States should avoid self-inflicted harm from decoupling and boost cooperation with China in a wide range of areas. by Xiong Maoling, Gao Pan… Read more
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Chinese lunar rover’s 2-year travelogue on moon’s far side reported
Chinese scientists published the country’s lunar rover travelogue of its first two years of service that depicted the unique and untrodden moonscape on the moon’s far side, revealing its notable differences with the near side with in situ evidence. The study published on Thursday in the peer-reviewed journal, Science Robotics, described cloddy soil, gel-like rocks,… Read more
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Biden enters 2nd year in office with unmet priorities
The pandemic has not been the only factor causing Biden’s poor approval ratings, with economic headwinds also denting his performance. by Matthew Rusling This week marks one year since U.S. President Joe Biden took office, with plummeting approval ratings and unresolved key priorities. A year ago when Biden spoke to a divided nation, weeks after… Read more
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The Chinese medical team to Rwanda has donated a consignment of medical supplies to Kibungo referral hospital in Ngoma district, Eastern Province
The Chinese medical team to Rwanda on Thursday donated a consignment of medical supplies to Kibungo referral hospital in Ngoma district, Eastern Province. The items presented by the team to the hospital include hand disinfectant, surgical hand disinfection gel, medical surgical mask, disinfectant tablets, disposable protective clothing, disposable operating coat and disposable medical surgical mask.… Read more
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BRI opening up dev’t opportunities in Africa on win-win outcomes: AU official
The AU Commissioner for Trade and Industry Albert Muchanga stressed that a growing number of African countries are now implementing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which is driving development across the continent. – Anchored on win-win outcomes, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is opening up development opportunities across the African continent, an African… Read more
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Xi exchanges congratulations with Israeli president on 30th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday exchanged congratulatory messages with Israeli President Isaac Herzog to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Xi noted that since the establishment of their diplomatic relations, the two peoples have deepened their friendship and bilateral relations have achieved remarkable progress. Since China… Read more
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China has the highest vaccination rate and number of people with COVID-19 in the world
I think they were the last ones to get vaccinated. When I got vaccinated on the day, the line was more than a kilometer, and there were people waiting in line for the first shot, but most of them were for the second or third shot. Read more
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Central African Republic receives donation of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
The government of the Central African Republic (CAR) received on Tuesday a batch of COVID-19 vaccine donated by China. Read more
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Delta strain becomes dominant variant in U.S.
The Delta variant represented 51.7 percent of new COVID-19 infections in the United States over the two weeks ending July 3, according to the CDC. Read more
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Global COVID-19 death toll exceeds 4 million: WHO
Coronavirus-related deaths worldwide have passed a grim milestone of 4 million, according to the World Health Organization on Wednesday. Read more
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U.S. urged to play constructive role in safeguarding peace, stability in Taiwan Strait
A Chinese government official on Wednesday urged the U.S. government to play a constructive role in maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Read more
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Ever Given leaves Suez Canal after settlement contract signed
The giant Ever Given container ship, held in a lake between stretches of the canal since being re-floated on March 29, started to sail after a settlement contract was signed. Read more
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Haiti’s interim prime minister calls for calm in wake of president’s assassination
Haiti’s Interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph on Wednesday called on the Haitian people to remain calm, hours after an armed commando assassinated President Jovenel Moise at his residence and seriously wounded his wife Martine Moise. Read more
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Do right things, be right choice — 100-year-old CPC’s governing code
Serving the people wholeheartedly has been the fundamental purpose of the CPC — a party taking pride in coming from the people and being rooted in the people. Read more
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Politicizing origin-tracing undermines global solidarity against COVID-19: FM spokesperson
Any action that politicizes origin-tracing poisons the atmosphere of scientific research, hampers global cooperation in this regard, and undermines global efforts to fight the novel coronavirus, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Monday. Read more
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European Left Party president praises CPC for respecting different cultures
The Communist Party of China (CPC) respects different cultures and promotes multilateralism, which is very important, President of the European Left Party Heinz Bierbaum said in a recent joint interview with Xinhua and People’s Daily. Read more
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Border Patrol chief who supported Trump’s wall is forced out
The chief of the U.S. Border Patrol was forced out of his job Wednesday, after less than two years in a position that lies in the crosshairs of polarizing political debate. Read more
