China: Daily Scan, December 06, 2022

China's State Council appoints, removes officials: Xinhuanet

December 5, 2022

The State Council, China's cabinet, on Monday announced the appointment and removal of officials. Wu Zhaohui was appointed vice minister of science and technology, and no longer serves as president of Zhejiang University. Liu Zheng was named vice minister of civil affairs, while Fu Xuyin was named vice minister of transport.

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Jiang Zemin's remains cremated in Beijing: Xinhuanet

December 5, 2022

The remains of Jiang Zemin, who passed away last Wednesday, were cremated at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery in western Beijing on Monday. Xi Jinping and other leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state paid their respects to Comrade Jiang at the Chinese PLA General Hospital before escorting Jiang's body to the cemetery for cremation.

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China contributes to global sustainable development through bamboo for plastic initiative: People’s Daily

December 5, 2022

The initiative will contribute to accelerating the implementation of the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Experts believe that the initiative is a demonstration of China’s sense of responsibility and practical actions in tackling climate change and will have a significant impact on driving global green development.

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Full text: For a Life of Contentment -- The Rationale for China's Human Rights Development: Xinhuanet

December 5, 2022

The China Foundation for Human Rights Development and the New China Research under Xinhua News Agency on Monday released a report on contemporary Chinese outlook on human rights, which is titled "For a Life of Contentment -- The Rationale for China's Human Rights Development."

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China calls for joint efforts to ease Sri Lanka's debt burden: Xinhuanet

December 5, 2022

China hopes relevant countries and international financial institutions will work with China to play a positive role in helping Sri Lanka overcome the current difficulties. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning made the remarks when asked to comment on media reports that an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team will travel to China this week to discuss faster progress on debt restructuring for countries including Sri Lanka, which is trying to get an assistance package from the IMF.

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China expands second-hand car exports: Xinhuanet

December 6, 2022

China has allowed 14 more regions, including Liaoning, Fujian, and Sichuan, to conduct exports of second-hand cars, said a notice from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC). The notice was jointly issued by the MOC, the Ministry of Public Security, and the General Administration of Customs.

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PLA Army brigade holds urban warfare drills integrating drones, robots: Global Times

December 5, 2022

An army brigade of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently held a series of urban warfare exercises in which troops integrated drones and robots for reconnaissance, combat support and logistics support tasks, with experts saying on Monday that the use of unmanned equipment could significantly enhance combat effectiveness and lower casualties.

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China releases plan to promote online TCM services: Xinhuanet

December 6, 2022

China has detailed measures to promote the role of information and technology in the development of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025). By 2025, a TCM information system that works in coordination with China's medical and healthcare mechanism will be established, aiming to bring more benefits and convenience to the public, according to a plan released by the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

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Chinese mainland reports 4,988 new local confirmed COVID-19 cases: Xinhuanet

December 6, 2022

The Chinese mainland on Monday reported 4,988 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said Tuesday. Altogether 22,859 local asymptomatic carriers were newly identified.

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China sees big increase in vehicle exports: People’s Daily

December 6, 2022

According to statistics released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), Chinese vehicle exports set a new record in October with a total of 337,000 Chinese vehicles, up 12.3 percent from September and 46 percent from a year ago. Europe-bound vehicles await loading at Taicang Port, east China’s Jiangsu province, Nov. 23, 2022.

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Beijing no longer requires COVID test for entering public places: China Daily

December 6, 2022

Beijing will no longer require people to show their negative nucleic acid testing results before entering public places such as supermarkets, shopping malls and office buildings starting Tuesday, according to the city government.

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Top court takes aim at monopolies and unfair competition: China Daily

December 6, 2022

Chinese courts have pledged to put greater effort into solving cases concerning monopolies and unfair competition to maintain the healthy development of capital, according to China's top court.

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