China holds Central Economic Work Conference to plan for 2025
Let’s continue to explore the under-reported sides of news this week.
What You May Have Missed This Week
1. Graphics: China holds Central Economic Work Conference to plan for 2025
“The annual Central Economic Work Conference concluded in Beijing on Thursday as the Chinese leaders reviewed the country's economic work in 2024, analyzed the current economic situation and outlined priorities for the economic work next year.”
2. Xi Jinping to attend the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland
“Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) from December 18 to 20 to attend a gathering marking the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.”
3. China backs Syria in rebuilding itself through inclusive dialogue: FM
“Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that China supports the early realization of peace in Syria and supports the country in finding a rebuilding plan that meets the wishes of the people through inclusive dialogue.”
4. Nanjing Massacre victims remembered
“China held its annual national memorial ceremony on Friday in Nanjing in Jiangsu province to commemorate the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre in 1937.”
5. South Korea's Yoon faces second impeachment vote over martial law bid
“South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday in a second vote by the opposition-led parliament over his short-lived attempt last week to impose martial law, a move that had shocked the nation and split his party.”
6. China’s Black Myth: Wukong wins TGA Best Action Game and Players’ Voice awards
“Black Myth: Wukong, a game developed by Chinese firm Game Science, has won the Best Action Game and Players' Voice awards at The Game Awards 2024, which are known as the Oscars of the gaming world. It also earned nominations for Game of the Year, Best Game Direction, and Best Action Game.”
Jingjing’s Highlights in This Week
1. Why the Uygur Mujahideen are there in Syria?
It's going exactly as what the U.S. planned: mobilizing terrorists from different regions to continue destabilizing West Asia, and the Belt & Road Initiative.
2. China's 0% vs. US's 100% tariff policy
China will give all the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations zero-tariff treatment for 100 percent tariff lines starting from December 1. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump made a shocking statement threatening BRICS countries with a 100 percent tariff if they dare to abandon using U.S. dollar.
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