Chinese president to attend APEC meeting and G20 summit
Let’s continue to explore the under-reported sides of news this week.
What You May Have Missed This Week
1. From China to Latin America: What we can expect from APEC and G20?
“From this week onwards, two major multilateral meetings, APEC in Peru and G20 in Brazil, will take place in Latin America. These mechanisms provide an opportunity and serve as a platform to advocate economic cooperation while also enhancing communication among members.”
2. China's special envoy calls for joint efforts to tackle climate change
“China's special envoy for climate change Liu Zhenmin has emphasized the importance of both developed and developing countries working together to address climate change. In this regard, China is committed to collaborating with the European Union (EU) and other global partners to advance the implementation of the Paris Agreement, he said.”
3. Xi: Enrich China-Brazil friendship
“President Xi Jinping has called for strengthening the bond between China and Brazil to make their bilateral relationship an example among major developing countries. Xi made the remarks in a recent letter of reply to friendly personages in Brazil. In the letter, he expressed his delight in witnessing the torch of friendship between China and Brazil being passed on from generation to generation.”
4. Trump to Tap Marco Rubio for Secretary of State: Report
“Donald Trump plans to choose Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) as his secretary of state, the New York Times reported on Monday. Four years after losing the 2020 election to President Joe Biden, Trump has repeatedly stated that he will be returning to the White with a literal agenda to prosecute his political opponents. Following his win over Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump has begun choosing which of his loyalists to reward with a powerful appointment or Cabinet position.”
5. At least 40 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, medics say
“At least 40 Palestinians were killed by Israeli strikes across Gaza on Sunday, including two dozen when a residential building in the northern town of Jabalia was hit, Palestinian health officials and a human rights group said.”
6. ‘NYTimes’ biased coverage of Amsterdam soccer violence attempts to hide Israeli racism
“The New York Times report on the recent soccer clashes in Amsterdam was so biased that you wouldn’t be entirely surprised if you found out that Israel’s propaganda/disinformation ministry had kidnapped the paper’s reporters and put guns to their heads.”
7. Mike Okay - The Side of China The Media Won't Show You
“In this video I'll attempt to travel over 2000km across China. Nothing could have prepared me for what was to come on this journey.”
Jingjing’s Highlights in This Week
1. QUESTION: What Brazilian stories do you want me to discover?
Exciting news! I will be in Brazil soon to cover the G20 summit and the Chinese President's state visit! What Brazilian stories do you want me to discover? What do you want to know about China-Brazil relations? Share with me your questions & ideas! I will make some videos based on your requests!
2. How will China react to Trump's win?
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