asiapacificnews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for asiapacificnews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page asiapacificnews.net http://www.asiapacificnews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:10:02 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:10:02 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani set for Dodgers debut vs. Padres in Seoul]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179531/shohei-ohtani-set-for-dodgers-debut-vs-padres-in-seoul Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:05:07 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179531/shohei-ohtani-set-for-dodgers-debut-vs-padres-in-seoul <![CDATA[Building reef shelters for marine fish in east China]]>

]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179530/building-reef-shelters-for-marine-fish-in-east-china Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:05:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179530/building-reef-shelters-for-marine-fish-in-east-china <![CDATA["A year of planning": Skipper Smriti reveals backroom brainstorming behind RCB's WPL triumph]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179525/a-year-of-planning-skipper-smriti-reveals-backroom-brainstorming-behind-rcb-wpl-triumph Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:03:15 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179525/a-year-of-planning-skipper-smriti-reveals-backroom-brainstorming-behind-rcb-wpl-triumph <![CDATA[Hardik Pandya reveals World Cup pain ahead of injury return]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179516/hardik-pandya-reveals-world-cup-pain-ahead-of-injury-return Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:55:29 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179516/hardik-pandya-reveals-world-cup-pain-ahead-of-injury-return <![CDATA[Trying to avoid late-season slip-up, Canucks host Sabres]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179515/trying-to-avoid-late-season-slip-up-canucks-host-sabres Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:55:06 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179515/trying-to-avoid-late-season-slip-up-canucks-host-sabres <![CDATA[War declared on logging industry]]> Former Australian Conservation Foundation chief, Geoff Cousins, declared war on the NSW forestry industry last week, no doubt causing some political indigestion.

An extremely successful businessman, Cousins worked as chairman and CEO of http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179473/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia-politico Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:12:50 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179473/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia-politico <![CDATA[Fiji Primary School Classmates Reunite on Pacific Partnership 2023 - DVIDS]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmR2aWRzaHViLm5ldC9uZXdzLzQ1NzkxNC9maWppLXByaW1hcnktc2Nob29sLWNsYXNzbWF0ZXMtcmV1bml0ZS1wYWNpZmljLXBhcnRuZXJzaGlwLTIwMjPSAQA?oc=5 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:53 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZGh0dHBzOi8vd3d3LmR2aWRzaHViLm5ldC9uZXdzLzQ1NzkxNC9maWppLXByaW1hcnktc2Nob29sLWNsYXNzbWF0ZXMtcmV1bml0ZS1wYWNpZmljLXBhcnRuZXJzaGlwLTIwMjPSAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Taiwan Protests After China Boards a Tourist Boat Near Kinmen Island]]> TAIPEI, Taiwan - Taiwan on Tuesday protested China's boarding of a tourist boat, as tensions rise around the Kinmen archipelago, which lies a short distance off China's coast but is controlled by Taiwan.

Taiwanese media reported the King Xia, carrying 11 crew and 23 passengers, was boarded by the Chinese coast guard for about 32 minutes on Monday. Taiwan's coast guard escorted the boat back to Kinmen, and it then]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179424/taiwan-protests-after-china-boards-a-tourist-boat-near-kinmen-island Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:44 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179424/taiwan-protests-after-china-boards-a-tourist-boat-near-kinmen-island <![CDATA[U.S. funding delay could create opening for China, Pacific Island nations warn - NBC News]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm5iY25ld3MuY29tL25ld3Mvd29ybGQvdXMtZnVuZGluZy1kZWxheS1oZWxwcy1jaGluYS1wYWNpZmljLWlzbGFuZC1uYXRpb25zLXdhcm4tcmNuYTEzOTE0MtIBK2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm5iY25ld3MuY29tL25ld3MvYW1wL3JjbmExMzkxNDI?oc=5 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:35 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZmh0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm5iY25ld3MuY29tL25ld3Mvd29ybGQvdXMtZnVuZGluZy1kZWxheS1oZWxwcy1jaGluYS1wYWNpZmljLWlzbGFuZC1uYXRpb25zLXdhcm4tcmNuYTEzOTE0MtIBK2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3Lm5iY25ld3MuY29tL25ld3MvYW1wL3JjbmExMzkxNDI?oc=5 <![CDATA[Austin Hosts First In-Person Ukraine Defense Contact Group of 2024]]> Ramstein, Germany - Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is in Germany to build upon the international community's military support for Ukraine, even as the U.S. Congress has yet to approve additional funding for Kyiv.

This is Austin's first international trip since he was hospitalized on Jan. 1 due to complications from surgery to treat his prostate cancer in late December. On Tuesday, he will host another round of]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:10 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179408/austin-hosts-first-in-person-ukraine-defense-contact-group-of-2024 <![CDATA[Biden to Host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos]]> WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing concerns about North Korea's nuclear program, provocative Chinese action in the South China Sea and differences over a Japanese company's plan to buy an iconic American steel company.

White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre in a sta]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179407/biden-to-host-japan-pm-kishida-philippines-president-marcos Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:08 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179407/biden-to-host-japan-pm-kishida-philippines-president-marcos <![CDATA[China launches nationwide crackdown on trafficking of women, children]]>

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http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179406/china-launches-nationwide-crackdown-on-trafficking-of-women-children Tue, 19 Mar 2024 06:05:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179406/china-launches-nationwide-crackdown-on-trafficking-of-women-children
<![CDATA[22 WWII artefacts looted after Battle of Okinawa returned to Japan]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: On March 15, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said that 22 artifacts looted after the Battle of Okinawa in World War II have been returned to Japan.

The historic items, some of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries and represent a significant piece of Okinawan history, were discovered by a family from Massachusetts in their late father's personal items, it added.

The F]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179395/22-wwii-artefacts-looted-after-battle-of-okinawa-returned-to-japan Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:52:18 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179395/22-wwii-artefacts-looted-after-battle-of-okinawa-returned-to-japan <![CDATA[Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim urged to reconsider retirement ahead of T20 World Cup]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179367/pakistan-all-rounder-imad-wasim-urged-to-reconsider-retirement-ahead-of-t20-world-cup Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:18:21 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179367/pakistan-all-rounder-imad-wasim-urged-to-reconsider-retirement-ahead-of-t20-world-cup <![CDATA[1st LD: Bank of Japan ends negative interest rate policy]]> TOKYO, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The Bank of Japan (BOJ) on Tuesday decided to end its negative interest rate policy and yield curve control policy, marking a major shift away from the long-running monetary easing that Japan has seen over the past decade to put an end to deflation.

After a two-day policy meeting, the central bank's policy board decided to guide short-term rate to a range of zero to 0.1 percent, up a ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179365/1st-ld-bank-of-japan-ends-negative-interest-rate-policy Tue, 19 Mar 2024 05:18:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179365/1st-ld-bank-of-japan-ends-negative-interest-rate-policy <![CDATA[Cricket Australia announces venues for 5-match Test series against India]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179334/cricket-australia-announces-venues-for-5-match-test-series-against-india Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:19 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179334/cricket-australia-announces-venues-for-5-match-test-series-against-india <![CDATA[Chinese military aspirations carry it deep into space]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179331/chinese-military-aspirations-carry-it-deep-into-space Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:17 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179331/chinese-military-aspirations-carry-it-deep-into-space <![CDATA[Lightning, Knights look to keep rolling down stretch]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179327/lightning-knights-look-to-keep-rolling-down-stretch Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:55:12 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179327/lightning-knights-look-to-keep-rolling-down-stretch <![CDATA[Polish woman jailed in Dubai for extorting Australian man]]> DUBAI, UAE - A Polish woman has been jailed in Dubai after trying to extort money from a married Australian man with whom she had an affair.

The 45-year old native from Poland, was able to extract AED 300,000 (USD 81,500) from her former lover, an Australian man aged 57.

After receiving the funds, the woman, a beautician, then demanded a further AED 1 million (USD 272,000) or she would make contact with t]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179324/polish-woman-jailed-in-dubai-for-extorting-australian-man Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:51:22 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179324/polish-woman-jailed-in-dubai-for-extorting-australian-man <![CDATA[China's Wang rises to men's top position in table tennis world rankings]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China's Wang Chuqin climbed to men's singles world No. 1 as the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) released its latest world rankings on Tuesday.

After taking home 2,000 points from his triumph at the World Table Tennis (WTT) Singapore Smash, Wang leapfrogged his compatriot Fan Zhendong to the top spot, while WTT Singapore Smash finalist Liang Jingkun rose to third, follow]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179323/china-wang-rises-to-men-top-position-in-table-tennis-world-rankings Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:44:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179323/china-wang-rises-to-men-top-position-in-table-tennis-world-rankings <![CDATA[China's Hebei sees 14.7 pct foreign trade growth in Jan-Feb]]> SHIJIAZHUANG, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Hebei Province in north China posted steady foreign trade growth in the first two months of 2024, according to local customs.

Hebei's total imports and exports grew 14.7 percent year on year to 97 billion yuan (about 13.66 billion U.S. dollars) in the period, said Shijiazhuang Customs.

In breakdown, exports hit 54.19 billion yuan, marking a 20.7 percent increase from the]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179309/china-hebei-sees-147-pct-foreign-trade-growth-in-jan-feb Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:18:05 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179309/china-hebei-sees-147-pct-foreign-trade-growth-in-jan-feb <![CDATA[Xinhua China news advisory -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Following are news items about China to be covered or pursued by Xinhua on Tuesday:

Wire Service:

-- Xinhua Headlines: China eyes buzzing low-altitude skies for new growth engine

-- Chinese Numbers: China's new drivers of economy demonstrate remarkable growth

-- China Focus: New quality productive forces power China's spring farming

-- China New Growth: M]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179308/xinhua-china--advisory----march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:18:05 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179308/xinhua-china--advisory----march-19 <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 19]]> BEIJING, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Tuesday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.85

Euro 100 774.39

Japanese yen 100 4.7831

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.772

British pound 100 906.43

Au]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179289/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-19 <![CDATA[China collects over 530,000 agricultural germplasm resources]]>

]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179288/china-collects-over-530000-agricultural-germplasm-resources Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:44:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179288/china-collects-over-530000-agricultural-germplasm-resources <![CDATA[Kings eye another win vs. Blackhawks to improve playoff chances]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179285/kings-eye-another-win-vs-blackhawks-to-improve-playoff-chances Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:40:18 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179285/kings-eye-another-win-vs-blackhawks-to-improve-playoff-chances <![CDATA[Nearly half of Australians hit by wild weather during summer: report]]> SYDNEY, March 19 (Xinhua) -- A new report has estimated that 47 percent of Australians were hit by wild weather conditions in summer, with record heatwaves, intense storms, and cyclones sweeping through the country during the season.

In the latest edition of the Wild Weather Tracker report released on Tuesday, a research team from NRMA Insurance reported that the company received 19,600 claims for wild weather d]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179278/nearly-half-of-australians-hit-by-wild-weather-during-summer-report Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:30:35 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179278/nearly-half-of-australians-hit-by-wild-weather-during-summer-report <![CDATA[Asia Album: China Eastern Airlines marks inaugural Kunming-KL flight]]>

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KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Xinhua) -- China Eastern Airlines marked its inaugural Kunming to Kuala Lumpur flight. Passengers on board flight MU9629 arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport from Kunming, southwest China, received a war]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179277/asia-album-china-eastern-airlines-marks-inaugural-kunming-kl-flight Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:30:34 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179277/asia-album-china-eastern-airlines-marks-inaugural-kunming-kl-flight <![CDATA[Wild try to move up in wild-card race, extend Ducks' skid]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179272/wild-try-to-move-up-in-wild-card-race-extend-ducks-skid Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:05:12 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179272/wild-try-to-move-up-in-wild-card-race-extend-ducks-skid <![CDATA[US: Kamala Harris calls Donald Trump "threat" to democracy and fundamental freedoms]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179245/us-kamala-harris-calls-donald-trump-threat-to-democracy-and-fundamental-freedoms Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:37:09 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179245/us-kamala-harris-calls-donald-trump-threat-to-democracy-and-fundamental-freedoms <![CDATA[China to boycott Ukraine peace talks without Russia - Politico]]> Beijing is reportedly working behind the scenes to convince the EU to invite Moscow to a potential international summit

China will boycott the talks to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict unless Moscow will have a seat at the table, Politico magazine reported on Monday, citing officials familiar with the matter. ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179243/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia---politico Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:12:38 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179243/china-to-boycott-ukraine-peace-talks-without-russia---politico <![CDATA[Australia's environment deteriorated in 2023: report]]> CANBERRA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- The health of Australia's environment declined in 2023 amid low rainfall and a spike in the number of threatened species, a report has said.

Led by researchers from the Australian National University (ANU), Australia's Environment Report compiles detailed scientific data to rate the overall health of the country's environment out of 10 every year since 2011.

In 2023, the env]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179225/australia-environment-deteriorated-in-2023-report Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:49:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179225/australia-environment-deteriorated-in-2023-report <![CDATA[Oilers brush off OT loss, turn attention to Canadiens]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179213/oilers-brush-off-ot-loss-turn-attention-to-canadiens Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:40:06 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179213/oilers-brush-off-ot-loss-turn-attention-to-canadiens <![CDATA[Hundreds stranded in northern Australia as cyclone evacuations suspended]]> CANBERRA, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Hundreds of residents of remote northern Australia have been left stranded after Tropical Cyclone Megan forced the suspension of evacuation efforts.

Tropical Cyclone Megan made landfall in the northeast of Australia's Northern Territory (NT) on Monday afternoon as a category 3 storm, bringing with it wind speeds of up to 200 km per hour and heavy rainfall.

Earlier on Monday ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179175/hundreds-stranded-in-northern-australia-as-cyclone-evacuations-suspended Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:30:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179175/hundreds-stranded-in-northern-australia-as-cyclone-evacuations-suspended <![CDATA[ICC can't probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany's Scholz]]> MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor.

Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany.

Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179167/icc-cant-probe-philippines-drug-war-marcos-tells-germany-scholz Tue, 19 Mar 2024 00:16:03 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179167/icc-cant-probe-philippines-drug-war-marcos-tells-germany-scholz <![CDATA[Blues, Avs riding winning streaks entering key matchup]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179052/blues-avs-riding-winning-streaks-entering-key-matchup Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:40:18 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179052/blues-avs-riding-winning-streaks-entering-key-matchup <![CDATA[Oil Prices Hit 5-Month Highs]]> In the oil market, the upward trend continues at the beginning of the new week, with prices rising to nearly 5-month highs due to increasing geopolitical risks related to supply disruptions. This surge is driven by a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian refineries, reported by Reuters.

As of 11:00 AM Bulgarian time, Brent crude oil futures reached over $86 per barrel, while futures for U.S. West Texas Int]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178944/oil-prices-hit-5-month-highs Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:11:43 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178944/oil-prices-hit-5-month-highs <![CDATA[Nobel Winner Urges World to Browbeat Iran Over Rights Abuses]]> Geneva, Switzerland - Jailed Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi on Monday called on countries to increase pressure on Tehran over its 'egregious' human rights abuses.

Mohammadi, 51, won the 2023 award for her campaign for human rights in Iran which has seen her spend much of the last two decades in and out of prison.

'The people of Iran are enduring systematic, widespread and institutionalize]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178927/nobel-winner-urges-world-to-browbeat-iran-over-rights-abuses Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:06:14 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178927/nobel-winner-urges-world-to-browbeat-iran-over-rights-abuses <![CDATA[Tide has turned: Economic management an election winner for Labor]]> Having repaired the damage done by the Coalition to the Australian economy, the Labor Party's chances of re-election are looking promising, writes Stephen Koukoulas.

TREASURER JIM CHALMERS and economic management are se]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178910/tide-has-turned-economic-management-an-election-winner-for-labor Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:52:09 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178910/tide-has-turned-economic-management-an-election-winner-for-labor <![CDATA[US, Japan Urge Nations Not to Deploy Nuclear Weapons in Orbit]]> WASHINGTON - The United States and Japan on Monday proposed a U.N. Security Council resolution stressing that nations should comply with a treaty that bars putting nuclear weapons in space, a message that appeared aimed at Russia.

Washington believes Moscow is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon whose detonation could cause havoc by disrupting everything from military communications to phone-ba]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178853/us-japan-urge-nations-not-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-orbit Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:05:14 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178853/us-japan-urge-nations-not-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-orbit <![CDATA[Unsettled borders with China, rise of China will remain most formidable challenge for India : CDS General Chauhan]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178805/unsettled-borders-with-china-rise-of-china-will-remain-most-formidable-challenge-for-india--cds-general-chauhan Mon, 18 Mar 2024 20:18:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178805/unsettled-borders-with-china-rise-of-china-will-remain-most-formidable-challenge-for-india--cds-general-chauhan <![CDATA[Led by Leah Purcell's captivating performance, High Country delivers fresh take on Australian rural noir]]> "If you don't know who your mob are, you don't know who you are," Detective Andrea "Andie" Whitford (played by Leah Purcell) is told early into the new crime series High Country.

Andie has recently arrived in the lush remote Victorian High Country with her partner Helen Hartley (Sara Wiseman), both trying to put traumas behind them as they start afresh.

Driving along a snaking winding road, Andie finds an]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179227/led-by-leah-purcell-captivating-performance-high-country-delivers-fresh-take-on-australian-rural-noir Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:07:16 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179227/led-by-leah-purcell-captivating-performance-high-country-delivers-fresh-take-on-australian-rural-noir <![CDATA[China gives local media its annual press conference on the "2 sessions" of the NPC and CPPCC]]> Yesterday, Niu Qingbao, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Chile, held his annual press conference on the sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), also known as the "Two Sessions".

These sessions took place from 4 to 11 March. They are not only crucial moments in the country's domestic politics but]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179251/china-gives-local-media-its-annual-press-conference-on-the-2-sessions-of-the-npc-and-cppcc Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:02:23 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274179251/china-gives-local-media-its-annual-press-conference-on-the-2-sessions-of-the-npc-and-cppcc <![CDATA[Trevor Bauer to face Yankees in Mexico exhibition]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178679/trevor-bauer-to-face-yankees-in-mexico-exhibition Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:06 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178679/trevor-bauer-to-face-yankees-in-mexico-exhibition <![CDATA[MLB 2024: Can anybody contend with the Dodgers?]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178668/mlb-2024-can-anybody-contend-with-the-dodgers Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:40:07 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178668/mlb-2024-can-anybody-contend-with-the-dodgers <![CDATA[Musk mocks Boeing]]> The billionaire shared a screenshot of a satirical story highlighting the mechanical troubles with the US aerospace giant's aircraft

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has ribbed US aerospace giant Boeing by sharing a story which jokes that passengers could bring sharp hand tools like screwdrivers aboard their flight]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:31:56 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178664/musk-mocks-boeing <![CDATA[Windies pacer Shamar Joseph starts practising for LSG ahead of IPL 2024]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178633/windies-pacer-shamar-joseph-starts-practising-for-lsg-ahead-of-ipl-2024 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:06 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178633/windies-pacer-shamar-joseph-starts-practising-for-lsg-ahead-of-ipl-2024 <![CDATA[Nepal: Former house speaker Mahara remanded to four-day judicial custody in gold smuggling case]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178483/nepal-former-house-speaker-mahara-remanded-to-four-day-judicial-custody-in-gold-smuggling-case Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:55 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178483/nepal-former-house-speaker-mahara-remanded-to-four-day-judicial-custody-in-gold-smuggling-case <![CDATA[Deepika Kumari tops India's selection trials for Archery World Cup and Paris 2024 Olympics]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178477/deepika-kumari-tops-india-selection-trials-for-archery-world-cup-and-paris-2024-olympics Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:55:53 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178477/deepika-kumari-tops-india-selection-trials-for-archery-world-cup-and-paris-2024-olympics <![CDATA[60 Afghan students awarded "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship"]]> KABUL, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A total of 60 students from Kabul University were awarded the "Chinese Ambassador Scholarship," as an awarding ceremony kicked off Monday at Kabul University in Kabul, capital of Afghanistan.

Chinese Ambassador to Afghanistan Zhao Xing said in a speech that China attaches great importance to China-Afghanistan cooperation in education and is committed to promoting the continuous develo]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178380/60-afghan-students-awarded-chinese-ambassador-scholarship Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:30:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178380/60-afghan-students-awarded-chinese-ambassador-scholarship <![CDATA[Mainland spokesperson highlights mutual assistance across Taiwan Strait]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Monday highlighted cross-Strait mutual assistance while confirming the rescue of two individuals from Taiwan in the waters off the Fujian coast.

People on both sides of the Taiwan Strait are of the same family and naturally will help each other when an accident occurs on the sea, said Chen Binhua, a spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178360/mainland-spokesperson-highlights-mutual-assistance-across-taiwan-strait Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:20 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178360/mainland-spokesperson-highlights-mutual-assistance-across-taiwan-strait <![CDATA[China opposes U.S. restraining development rights in name of competition]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China stands against the U.S. interfering in China's internal affairs under the pretext of human rights and values, and restraining China's legitimate right to development in the name of competition, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Monday.

Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing in response to a query about recent China-related comments from U.S. Amb]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178359/china-opposes-us-restraining-development-rights-in-name-of-competition Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:19 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178359/china-opposes-us-restraining-development-rights-in-name-of-competition <![CDATA[International children's book fair held in central China]]> WUHAN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 Wuhan International Children's Book Fair was held from Friday to Sunday in Wuhan, capital city of central China's Hubei Province.

Nearly 200 publishers from across the country took part in the event bringing approximately 30,000 different children's publications in areas such as literature, science and education, attracting flocks of children and their families.

The bo]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178358/international-children-book-fair-held-in-central-china Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:19 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178358/international-children-book-fair-held-in-central-china <![CDATA[Economic Watch: Visa-free policy ignites China-Thailand travel boom]]> TAIYUAN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Just after bidding farewell to a group of Thai teachers visiting universities in Beijing, tour guide Yang Yaoyu rushed to Shanxi Province in north China to greet another group of Thai visitors.

The seasoned Thai-speaking tour guide can attest to a recent surge in enthusiasm among Thai tourists towards China, after a mutual visa exemption agreement between the two countries took effe]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178357/economic-watch-visa-free-policy-ignites-china-thailand-travel-boom Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:18 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178357/economic-watch-visa-free-policy-ignites-china-thailand-travel-boom <![CDATA[China discovers large oilfield in Bohai Sea]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Monday that it has discovered an oilfield in the Bohai Sea with a proven oil reserve of 104 million tonnes.

Named Qinhuangdao 27-3, the oilfield is located some 200 kilometers from China's Tianjin Municipality. It has an average water depth of 25 meters.

The daily output of a single well is estimated to be about 11]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178356/china-discovers-large-oilfield-in-bohai-sea Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:18 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178356/china-discovers-large-oilfield-in-bohai-sea <![CDATA[China to expand pilot program for reform of medical services pricing]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China will expand a pilot program for its reform of medical services pricing to three provincial-level regions, regulators said on Monday.

The reform will be piloted in the provinces of Zhejiang and Sichuan, as well as the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, following progress in the five pilot cities of Tangshan, Suzhou, Xiamen, Ganzhou and Leshan over the past two years, according t]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178355/china-to-expand-pilot-program-for-reform-of-medical-services-pricing Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:17 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178355/china-to-expand-pilot-program-for-reform-of-medical-services-pricing <![CDATA[China to bar Evergrande chair from securities market for life]]>

]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178354/china-to-bar-evergrande-chair-from-securities-market-for-life Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:17 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178354/china-to-bar-evergrande-chair-from-securities-market-for-life <![CDATA[Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 18]]> MOSCOW -- Russia's incumbent President Vladimir Putin has secured a landslide victory in the country's presidential election with over 87 percent of the vote after all ballots were counted, according to the Russian Central Election Commission (CEC) on Monday.

Putin won the election with 87.28 percent of the votes, data from the CEC showed, after all ballots had been counted Monday afternoon. (Russia-Presidential]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178349/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:14 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178349/xinhua-world--summary-at-1530-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[Japan to study health impact of PFAS chemicals amid concern]]> TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan will launch a study on the health impact of potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS, after their detection across the country fueled concern among local residents, local media reported on Monday.

The government-led study, planned for three years from around June, will be conducted by three institutions, as some researchers warned of adverse effects on the human body after hi]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178336/japan-to-study-health-impact-of-pfas-chemicals-amid-concern Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:07 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178336/japan-to-study-health-impact-of-pfas-chemicals-amid-concern <![CDATA[Joining of fourth Macao-Taipa bridge marked in Macao]]> MACAO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The ceremony for the joining of the fourth cross-sea bridge connecting the Macao Peninsula and Macao's Taipa was held on Monday, marking the project's entry into the final stage.

The bridge, with a total length of 3.085 km and a main span of 280 meters, was joined last Tuesday and was the first eight-lane divided bridge in Macao.

Lam Wai Hou, director of the Public Works Bureau]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178335/joining-of-fourth-macao-taipa-bridge-marked-in-macao Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:06 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178335/joining-of-fourth-macao-taipa-bridge-marked-in-macao <![CDATA[No lower house breakup before scandal-hit party members punished: Japan PM]]> TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he does not intend to dissolve the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, before punishing lawmakers of his ruling party involved in a political funds scandal.

In a parliamentary committee session, Kishida, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), said he will reprimand the scandal-hit lawmakers, includi]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178332/no-lower-house-breakup-before-scandal-hit-party-members-punished-japan-pm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:05 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178332/no-lower-house-breakup-before-scandal-hit-party-members-punished-japan-pm <![CDATA[Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 18]]> JAKARTA -- Thousands of people have fled their homes in the Indonesian province of Central Java as floods devastated the region over the weekend, the local disaster mitigation agency reported on Monday.

The worst affected area is Demak regency with more than 22,000 people reportedly taking temporary shelter due to the floodwater. (Indonesia-Flood)

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TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kish]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178331/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:04 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178331/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[Feature: Chinese products popular in Egypt during Ramadan]]> by Mahmoud Fouly

CAIRO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made, toy-like "Ramadan lanterns" with LED lights and recorded Arabic songs, as well as similar children's toys, are popular in Egypt during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, as they are used as gifts for children.

Mostafa Mamdouh, a salesman at a store in the capital Cairo selling toys and household items, told Xinhua that "Chinese products are disting]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178327/feature-chinese-products-popular-in-egypt-during-ramadan Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178327/feature-chinese-products-popular-in-egypt-during-ramadan <![CDATA[Red Sea attacks halving Suez Canal trade]]> The trade volume was diverted from Suez to route around South African Cape of Good Hope, the International Monetary Fund reports

The Suez and Panama Canals have seen drops in trade of 50% and 32% respectively during January and February, compared with the same months in 2023, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is r]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178261/red-sea-attacks-halving-suez-canal-trade Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:45:03 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178261/red-sea-attacks-halving-suez-canal-trade <![CDATA[China comments on Swiss-proposed Ukraine peace talks]]> Beijing is considering taking part in the peace conference being suggested, according to its ambassador in Bern

China is examining the possibility of taking part in a proposed Swiss-hosted peace conference on the Ukraine conflict, Beijing's ambassador to Bern, Wang Shihting, told the daily Neue Zuercher Zeitung on Mon]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178262/china-comments-on-swiss-proposed-ukraine-peace-talks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:15:56 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178262/china-comments-on-swiss-proposed-ukraine-peace-talks <![CDATA[Trade access to overseas markets creates jobs]]> Minister of Agriculture and Trade, Todd McClay, says that today's opening of Riverland Foods manufacturing plant in Christchurch is a great example of how trade access to overseas markets creates jobs in New Zealand. 

Speaking at the official opening of this state-of-the-art pet food factory the Minister noted that exports are responsible for one-in-four jobs with rural New Zealand making ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178868/trade-access-to-overseas-markets-creates-jobs Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:11:16 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178868/trade-access-to-overseas-markets-creates-jobs <![CDATA[Blinken Warns Democracy Summit of Dangers of Disinformation]]> U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says that in a year where more than half the world will be holding elections, new technologies including social media and artificial intelligence have made disinformation a greater threat than ever.

Speaking to the third Summit for Democracy in Seoul Monday, Blinken added that while those technologies have dramatically accelerated the already fast-changing information enviro]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:05:12 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274178080/blinken-warns-democracy-summit-of-dangers-of-disinformation <![CDATA[China science, technology news summary -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following is a summary of published science and technology news of China.

HYDROGEN POWER

A team of Chinese scientists developed a strategy utilizing the energy between seawater and freshwater to efficiently generate "green" hydrogen.

The researchers from Fudan University fabricated a tandem of high-performance ion exchange membrane and electrode, installed at estua]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177952/china-science-technology--summary----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:05:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177952/china-science-technology--summary----march-18 <![CDATA[Saudi airline opens freight route in China's Shenzhen]]> SHENZHEN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) B777 full-cargo aircraft took off from the Bao'an International Airport in the southern Chinese metropolis of Shenzhen on March 16, bound for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, marking the airline's inaugural regular international cargo route from Shenzhen.

Operating twice weekly, the route primarily transports e-commerce goods, general trade goods and electron]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:49:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177841/saudi-airline-opens-freight-route-in-china-shenzhen <![CDATA[Oil prices hit four-month high]]> Brent futures topped $86 per barrel on Monday

Crude prices soared to $86 per barrel on Monday, hitting a four-month high, with industry experts attributing the surge to China's strong economic data and Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries.

Global benchmark Brent futures have risen by 4% since last ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177950/oil-prices-hit-four-month-high Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:43:14 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177950/oil-prices-hit-four-month-high <![CDATA[RCB's Ellyse Perry names two Indian youngsters who impressed her in maiden WPL triumph]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177742/rcb-ellyse-perry-names-two-indian-youngsters-who-impressed-her-in-maiden-wpl-triumph Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:37:27 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177742/rcb-ellyse-perry-names-two-indian-youngsters-who-impressed-her-in-maiden-wpl-triumph <![CDATA[South Korea's Air Force Chief calls on Indian counterpart Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari in Delhi]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177738/south-korea-air-force-chief-calls-on-indian-counterpart-air-chief-marshal-vr-chaudhari-in-delhi Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:37:25 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177738/south-korea-air-force-chief-calls-on-indian-counterpart-air-chief-marshal-vr-chaudhari-in-delhi <![CDATA[Economic Watch: Chinese wigs speeding up to capture global market]]> ZHENGZHOU, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Since 2018, Shuijiang Town, a remote mountainous area in Yichun City, east China's Jiangxi Province, has witnessed the rapid growth of its wig industry from scratch. Last year, 34 new wig enterprises were established in the town, bringing the total number to 93, in addition to more than 30 wig workshops.

"More than half of the more than 3 million sets of wig products we produce ea]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177734/economic-watch-chinese-wigs-speeding-up-to-capture-global-market Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:30:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177734/economic-watch-chinese-wigs-speeding-up-to-capture-global-market <![CDATA[Fijian PM calls for effective waste management]]> SUVA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Despite advancements in technology and increased global advocacy, effective waste management continues to elude many regions, posing a significant environmental crisis, Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said on Monday.

Speaking at the celebration of the Global Recycling Day, Rabuka emphasized the significance of personal accountability in making well-informed decisions and implemen]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177732/fijian-pm-calls-for-effective-waste-management Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:30:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177732/fijian-pm-calls-for-effective-waste-management <![CDATA[Internet audio, video convention to open in China's Chengdu]]> CHENGDU, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The 11th China Internet Audio & Video Convention is scheduled to be held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, from March 28 to 30 this year.

The convention will consist of a main forum, several sub-forums and exhibitions featuring new technologies and high-quality internet content, according to the Sichuan Provincial People's Government.

The main forum will be atte]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177718/internet-audio-video-convention-to-open-in-china-chengdu Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:04 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177718/internet-audio-video-convention-to-open-in-china-chengdu <![CDATA[China, New Zealand pledge efforts to further strengthen relations]]> WELLINGTON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon met here Monday with both sides pledging further efforts to strengthen cooperation and relations.

Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is currently on a tour from March 17 to 21 for an official visit to New Zealand and to Aust]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177715/china-new-zealand-pledge-efforts-to-further-strengthen-relations Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177715/china-new-zealand-pledge-efforts-to-further-strengthen-relations <![CDATA[Stepson of Ukraine's top general guards Russian consulate (IMAGES)]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky and his half-brother Anton, who is the general's biological son, moved to Australia after ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177710/stepson-of-ukraine-top-general-guards-russian-consulate-images Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:13:00 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177710/stepson-of-ukraine-top-general-guards-russian-consulate-images <![CDATA[Putin brushes off Western election rebukes]]> Don?t expect a standing ovation from nations that seek to contain Russia, the president told supporters

Western criticisms of the Russian political system and its elections as supposedly undemocratic are hypocritical and irrelevant for the nation, President Vladimir Putin told the media after securing a new term in office.

The Russian leader urged the citizens who cast their votes for him n]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:38 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177704/putin-brushes-off-western-election-rebukes <![CDATA[4 arrested for duping Delhi man of Rs 16 lakh in gold trading scam]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177665/4-arrested-for-duping-delhi-man-of-rs-16-lakh-in-gold-trading-scam Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:03:07 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177665/4-arrested-for-duping-delhi-man-of-rs-16-lakh-in-gold-trading-scam <![CDATA[India announces 27-member Indian Men's Hockey Team for five-match Australia Tour]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177483/india-announces-27-member-indian-men-hockey-team-for-five-match-australia-tour Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:37:26 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177483/india-announces-27-member-indian-men-hockey-team-for-five-match-australia-tour <![CDATA[China, New Zealand agree on closer cooperation, ties in next decade]]> WELLINGTON, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China and New Zealand will make joint efforts to forge closer cooperation and relations in the decade to come, a prospect expected by visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his New Zealand counterpart during their talks on Monday.

Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, is currently on a tour from March 17 to 21]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177473/china-new-zealand-agree-on-closer-cooperation-ties-in-next-decade Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:30:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177473/china-new-zealand-agree-on-closer-cooperation-ties-in-next-decade <![CDATA[Xi congratulates Putin on election victory]]> The Chinese leader says he is sure that Russia will be able to achieve even more success under the president's continued rule

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has congratulated his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on his historic landslide victory in the presidential election, which has paved the way for his fifth term in ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177470/xi-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:03:49 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177470/xi-congratulates-putin-on-election-victory <![CDATA[Timeline: Major Boeing aircraft accidents]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Boeing 737-800 plane of United Airlines flying from San Francisco was found to have a missing panel after landing safely at its scheduled destination in southern Oregon, said the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday.

Boeing has encountered many quality and safety concerns for years with its aircraft, resulting in an extended grounding of certain planes and delivery suspe]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents <![CDATA["It was freak injury": Hardik Pandya on getting injured during World Cup]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177342/it-was-freak-injury-hardik-pandya-on-getting-injured-during-world-cup Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:18:48 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177342/it-was-freak-injury-hardik-pandya-on-getting-injured-during-world-cup <![CDATA[Top Ukrainian general's stepson guards Russian consulate (IMAGES)]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky and his half-brother Anton, who is the general's biological son, moved to Australia after ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177325/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-images Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:52 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177325/top-ukrainian-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate-images <![CDATA[North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits South media]]> The reported test comes after Pyongyang decried the latest joint drills held by the US and South Korea

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Monday, the Yonhap News Agency has reported, citing senior South Korean military officials. The launches were carried out as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul for a state visit.

The ballistic]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177323/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:45 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177323/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south-media <![CDATA[China issues e-CNY user guide to optimize mobile payment for foreigners]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank issued an e-CNY (digital yuan) user guide on Monday, the latest move aimed at facilitating mobile payment for foreigners.

Mobile phone users can search for "e-CNY" in the App Store or Google Play to download and install the digital yuan app, and tap the "Sign up" option to register an account, according to a bilingual statement from the People's Bank of China. http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177312/china-issues-e-cny-user-guide-to-optimize-mobile-payment-for-foreigners Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:05:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177312/china-issues-e-cny-user-guide-to-optimize-mobile-payment-for-foreigners <![CDATA[Australian Lawmakers Probe Impact of Fire Ants]]> SYDNEY - A federal parliamentary in Australia is examining the threat from invasive fire ants, which can kill people and livestock and potentially pose more of a danger to Australia than rabbits, cane toads, foxes, camels, wild dogs and feral cats combined.

Lawmakers were holding a public meeting in Canberra Monday to discuss the aggressive insects, which are native to South America and are thought to have entere]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:35:44 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177280/australian-lawmakers-probe-impact-of-fire-ants <![CDATA[North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits South - media]]> The reported test comes after Pyongyang decried the latest joint drills held by the US and South Korea

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Monday, the Yonhap News Agency has reported, citing senior South Korean military officials. The launches were carried out as US Secretary]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177259/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south---media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:18:56 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177259/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south---media <![CDATA[Xinhua world economic news summary at 0900 GMT, March 18]]> BEIJING -- Global new energy passenger car sales are predicted to exceed 39 million units by 2030, said a report obtained during the China EV100 Forum 2024 concluded Sunday in Beijing.

That will mark a penetration rate of almost 50 percent, rising from the nearly 20 percent in 2023 with the sales of over 13 million units, according to the report issued by China EV100, a new energy vehicle (NEV) industry think ta]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177230/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:18:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177230/xinhua-world-economic--summary-at-0900-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[Soybean futures close lower]]> DALIAN, March 18 (Xinhua) -- No.1 soybean futures closed lower on Monday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

The most active No.1 soybean contract for May 2024 delivery dipped 4 yuan (about 56 U.S. cents) to close at 4,777 yuan per tonne.

On Monday, the total trading volume of six listed No.1 soybean futures contracts on the exchange was 114,903 lots, with a turnover of about 5.47 b]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177226/soybean-futures-close-lower Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:05:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177226/soybean-futures-close-lower <![CDATA[China collects over 530,000 new agricultural germplasm resources]]> SANYA, March 18 (Xinhua) -- China collected more than 530,000 agricultural germplasm resources during a national census on these resources that concluded in 2023, according to a seed industry conference opened in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province Sunday.

China has rescued 746 rare and endangered agricultural resources, including large-sized kiwi and Hetao big-eared pig, and has found 51 new species including ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177225/china-collects-over-530000-new-agricultural-germplasm-resources Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:05:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177225/china-collects-over-530000-new-agricultural-germplasm-resources <![CDATA[China's mega water diversion project benefits over 176 mln people]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The eastern and middle routes of China's South-to-North Water Diversion Project have benefited more than 176 million people, China South-to-North Water Diversion Co., Ltd. said Monday.

The project has transferred over 70 billion cubic meters of water to the drought-prone north via the eastern and middle routes, according to the company.

Metropolises like Beijing and Tianjin, ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177203/china-mega-water-diversion-project-benefits-over-176-mln-people Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:44:01 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177203/china-mega-water-diversion-project-benefits-over-176-mln-people <![CDATA[Swimming & Diving Concludes Season at Nationals - Azusa Pacific University]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidmh0dHBzOi8vYXRobGV0aWNzLmFwdS5lZHUvbmV3cy8yMDI0LzMvMTYvd29tZW5zLXN3aW1taW5nLWFuZC1kaXZpbmctc3dpbW1pbmctZGl2aW5nLWNvbmNsdWRlcy1zZWFzb24tYXQtbmF0aW9uYWxzLmFzcHjSAQA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:29:25 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMidmh0dHBzOi8vYXRobGV0aWNzLmFwdS5lZHUvbmV3cy8yMDI0LzMvMTYvd29tZW5zLXN3aW1taW5nLWFuZC1kaXZpbmctc3dpbW1pbmctZGl2aW5nLWNvbmNsdWRlcy1zZWFzb24tYXQtbmF0aW9uYWxzLmFzcHjSAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Friendship with China "marked in the history of Angola's reconstruction"]]>

]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177018/friendship-with-china-marked-in-the-history-of-angola-reconstruction Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:18:02 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177018/friendship-with-china-marked-in-the-history-of-angola-reconstruction <![CDATA[Ukrainian top general's stepson guards Russian consulate]]> Ivan Syrsky was among a group of pro-Moscow activists in Sydney, who staged a counter-protest against a pro-Kiev crowd

The estranged stepson of Kiev's top general, Aleksandr Syrsky, made a show of support for Russia on Sunday, as pro-Ukraine activists in Sydney picketed Moscow's consulate.

Ivan Syrsky and his half-brother Anton, who is the general's biological son, moved to Australia after ]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177013/ukrainian-top-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:12:41 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274177013/ukrainian-top-general-stepson-guards-russian-consulate <![CDATA["Growth comes when government is first buyer," says G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant]]> http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274176995/growth-comes-when-government-is-first-buyer-says-g20-sherpa-amitabh-kant Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:55:40 GMT http://www.asiapacificnews.net/news/274176995/growth-comes-when-government-is-first-buyer-says-g20-sherpa-amitabh-kant