BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- A spokesperson of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee on Tuesday announced sanctions on "Taiwan independence" diehards on a Chinese mainland's list.
BANGKOK (AP) — United Nations special envoy Noeleen Heyzer arrived in Myanmar on Tuesday on her first mission to the country since her appointment last year. Her visit follows a call by the U.N. Security Council for an immediate end to all forms of violence there and unimpeded humanitarian access to those affected by the strife.
Myanmar’s MRTV state television on its evening news program showed Heyzer’s initial arrival in the country’s largest city, Yangon, and then in the capital, Naypyitaw. It did not report on her agenda.
BEIJING, Aug 15 (APP): Consul General of Pakistan in Shanghai, Hussain Haider has said there was a plan to establish long-term relations between Pakistani mango exporters and Chinese mango importers.
The Consul General highlighted that in an interview with China Economic Net (CEN) after the great success of the 2022 Pakistan Mango Festival and Pakistan Promotion Conference held on August 1, in Shanghai.
There has been an obvious decline in the production of Pakistani mangoes this year due to harsh weather. Almost a 60% decline has been observed.
BEIJING, Aug 15 (APP): As the world’s largest market of new energy vehicles, China has witnessed an unprecedented growth rate in the sales and ownership of new energy vehicles. It is reported that the sales volume of new energy passenger vehicles in China reached 2.466 million, and ownership over 10 million units in the first half of 2022.
The contradiction between the increasing demand for charging and inadequate EV-charging infrastructure has become increasingly prominent. It is extremely difficult to find a charging pile in the old neighborhoods.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (NNN-Bernama) — The use of Bahasa Melayu (Malay language) at international forums and bilateral meetings and the ‘World Family’ concept introduced to the international community are among the hallmarks of Malaysia’s international relations hitherto under Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in military-ruled Myanmar convicted the country’s ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, on more corruption charges on Monday, adding six years to her earlier 11-year prison sentence, a legal official said.
The trial was held behind closed doors, with no access for media or the public, and her lawyers were forbidden by a gag order from revealing information about the proceedings.
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the self-governing island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation on Monday, threatening to renew tensions between Beijing and Washington after a similar recent visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi angered China.
Seoul, Aug 15(AP-PTI) South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday offered audacious economic assistance to North Korea if it abandons its nuclear weapons programme while avoiding harsh criticism of the North days after it threatened deadly retaliation over the COVID-19 outbreak it blames on the South.
KUANTAN (Pahang, Malaysia), Aug 14 (NNN-Bernama) — Malaysian government is using foreign funds to cover the cost of skills training that will be given to Myanmar refugees, said Foreign Minister, Saifuddin Abdullah.
He said the government will not use public funds in an effort to help the refugees obtain skills in this country.
According to him, the country has so far not been able to absorb Myanmar refugees in the employment sector because they do not have the required skills.
BANGKOK, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Thailand has not imported Häagen-Dazs ice cream products which were reported to have high levels of carcinogenic element Ethylene Oxide (ETO), its Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said.
In a statement, Deputy secretary-general of Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Weerachai Nolwachai said inspection found Thailand did not import any of the implicated products, thus far.
“We would like to assure the public that FDA always strictly fulfills the inspection requirements for all imported products.
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