China: Daily Scan, November 23, 2022

Chinese scientists develop self-propelled robots to clean up microplastics: Xinhuanet

November 22, 2022

A group of Chinese scientists has developed a kind of micro-robot powered by ion exchanges to remove microplastics and nanoplastics (MNPs) from water, according to Jinan University, one of its developers. Click here to read... [2]

Hainan issues opinions on tax policy: China Daily

November 22, 2022

Hainan will strive to make good use of the preferential tax policies of the Hainan Free Trade Port, according to a new document released by the General Office of the People's Government of Hainan Province on Tuesday. Click here to read... [3]

Core components of China-made world's largest 'artificial sun' accomplished, new breakthrough in core technology: Global Times

November 22, 2022

Manufacturing of the core components of the next-generation "artificial sun," the full-size prototype of the enhanced-heat-flux (EHF) first wall (FW) panel, has been completed in China with its core indexes being significantly better than its design requirements and meeting the conditions for mass manufacturing, marking a new breakthrough by China in the scientific research of the core technology of EHF FW, the Global Times learned from its research team on Tuesday. Click here to read... [4]

China's top political advisor calls for boosted efficiency in performance of duties: Xinhuanet

November 23, 2022

China's top political advisor Wang Yang on Tuesday called for efforts to improve the work evaluation system for political advisors so as to boost the efficiency of the performance of their duties. Wang, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, made the remarks while presiding over a meeting of the Chairpersons' Council of the CPPCC National Committee. Click here to read... [5]

China's new civil servants take career training, constitution oath: Xinhuanet

November 23, 2022

Approximately 195,000 newly-recruited Chinese civil servants have pledged allegiance to the Constitution and completed national training sessions. Held by the Organization Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee from Nov. 17 to Nov. 21, the training sessions highlighted the implementation of the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the CPC, and reinforced the political, theoretical, conduct and integrity training. Click here to read... [6]

China-supported ICT project completed in Bangladesh: Xinhuanet

November 23, 2022

The Bangladeshi government, in collaboration with the Chinese government and companies, implemented the country's ICT (Information and Communication Technology) project which brought thousands of government offices across the country under nationwide connectivityClick here to read... [7]

Chinese technology brand Honor launches operating system: Xinhuanet

November 23, 2022

Honor, a leading provider of smart devices in China, on Tuesday launched its MagicOS 7.0 operating system, which might be compatible with HarmonyOS and iOS in the future. MagicOS 7.0 consists of four core technologies -- MagicRing, Magic Live, Turbo X and MagicGuard, realizing the interconnection of different chip platforms and operating systems. Click here to read... [8]

Chinese mainland reports 2,641 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases: Xinhuanet

November 23, 2022

The Chinese mainland on Tuesday reported 2,641 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said Wednesday. Altogether 26,242 local asymptomatic carriers were newly identified. Click here to read... [9]

Shanghai to build national climate observatory: Xinhuanet

November 23, 2022

Shanghai will build a national climate observatory by 2025, according to a report in the China Science Daily newspaper on Wednesday. The construction of the climate observatory was approved by the China Meteorological Administration. It will feature a multi-layered climate observation system for megacities to provide a continuous, all-weather and high-resolution climate service. Click here to read... [10]

Policy promotes private pensions: China Daily

November 23, 2022

In a new guideline focusing on the management of private pensions, the Chinese government has outlined plans to develop a multitiered, sustainable social security system to benefit its aging population. Click here to read... [11]

Yinchuan authorities apologize for police officers' 'inappropriate manner' in anti-epidemic work: Global Times

November 23, 2022

Authorities in Yinchuan, Northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region issued a statement on Tuesday night, apologizing for the inappropriate manner that some police officers showed in anti-epidemic work, which has triggered heated discussion online in recent days. Click here to read... [12]

Core components of China-made world's largest 'artificial sun' accomplished, new breakthrough in core technology: Global Times

November 22, 2022

Manufacturing of the core components of the next-generation "artificial sun," the full-size prototype of the enhanced-heat-flux (EHF) first wall (FW) panel, has been completed in China with its core indexes being significantly better than its design requirements and meeting the conditions for mass manufacturing, marking a new breakthrough by China in the scientific research of the core technology of EHF FW, the Global Times learned from its research team on Tuesday. Click here to read... [4]