China asks G20 countries to resolutely advance economic globalisation; calls for unity & cooperation

China Sets Aggressive Economic Growth Target for 2024

China Sets Aggressive, Economic Growth , Target for 2024. Associated Press reports that China has said it aims to achieve 5% economic growth in 2024, despite facing many challenges. Premier Li Qiang outlined plans to boost China's economy while addressing the annual session of the National People's Congress. Premier Li Qiang outlined plans to boost China's economy while addressing the annual session of the National People's Congress. The plan includes increased spending on developing advanced technology, fortifying the military and other longstanding goals. According to Li, the Chineses government would continue with a "pro-active fiscal policy and prudent monetary policy.”. The plan looks to boost growth by issuing long-term bonds over several years, beginning with about $139 billion in 2024. Those bonds would be used to implement "major national strategies" and boost security "in key areas.". The plans also include a "new development model" aimed at easing a prolonged real estate slump by building government-subsidized housing. The foundation for China’s sustained economic recovery is not yet stable, with insufficient effective demand, overcapacity in some industries, weak social expectations, and still many risks and hidden dangers, Li Qiang, Chinese Premier, via Associated Press. The foundation for China’s sustained economic recovery is not yet stable, with insufficient effective demand, overcapacity in some industries, weak social expectations, and still many risks and hidden dangers, Li Qiang, Chinese Premier, via Associated Press. According to a draft budget, an additional $231 billion would be set aside for defense spending, representing a 7.2% increase from 2023. . According to a draft budget, an additional $231 billion would be set aside for defense spending, representing a 7.2% increase from 2023. . The underlying trend of economic recovery and long-term growth remains unchanged and will not change. So we must be more confident and more assured of ourselves, Li Qiang, Chinese Premier, via Associated Press

Blinken meets Xi Jinping to discuss bilateral and global issues, develop China-US ties| Oneindia

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday as he wrapped up a three-day visit to China dominated by contentious issues and warnings from his hosts of another “downward spiral” in relations. The two met Friday afternoon local time at the Great Hall of the People, an ornate and cavernous building next to Tiananmen Square. Blinken told Xi that President Joe Biden had sent him to China to “seek to deepen areas of cooperation as well as to responsibly manage the differences that we have.” Xi noted that this year is the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China, and said the two countries “should be partners rather than adversaries.” #BlinkenXiMeeting #ChinaUSRelations #DiplomaticTalks #GlobalIssues #BilateralRelations #ForeignPolicy #Diplomacy #InternationalRelations #USChinaDialogue #XiJinpingMeeting ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.155~

'The Xi JinPing administration has put a lot of its eggs into Putin's basket'

U.S. Claims China's Support for Russia in Ukraine Conflict | Joe Biden vs Xi Jinping | Oneindia News

Senior U.S. officials unveil China's significant backing of Russia's war effort in Ukraine, with reports detailing crucial military support. Despite denials from the Chinese Embassy, concerns rise over China's role. Join us as we delve into the geopolitical implications of this revelation. #USNews #USChina #USChinaTensions #RussiaUkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict #JoeBiden #VladimirPutin #VolodymyrZelenskyy #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.194~

US Airlines Accuse China of 'Harmful Anti-Competitive Policies'

US Airlines , Accuse China of , 'Harmful Anti-Competitive Policies'. CNN reports that the United States aviation industry has urged the Biden administration to pause the approval of more flights to and from China. CNN reports that the United States aviation industry has urged the Biden administration to pause the approval of more flights to and from China. According to an open letter, China's “existing harmful anti-competitive policies” are affecting U.S. airlines and workers. The competitive disadvantage is harmful to the approximately 315,000 workers employed by U.S. passenger airlines that serve China, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN. The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group. The letter, addressing Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, was signed by Airlines for America, an industry lobby group. Members of the group include American Airlines, Delta and United, along with other unions representing aviation workers. Members of the group include American Airlines, Delta and United, along with other unions representing aviation workers. Members of the group include American Airlines, Delta and United, along with other unions representing aviation workers. If the growth of the Chinese aviation market is allowed to continue unchecked and without concern for equality of access in the market, flights will continue to be relinquished to Chinese carriers at the expense of U.S. workers and businesses, Airlines for America open letter, via CNN. CNN reports that the Biden administration said in February that it would allow Chinese airlines to increase the number of direct passenger flights to the United States. At the time, U.S. officials granted Chinese carriers approval to make 50 weekly round-trip flights, increased from 35 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the pandemic, over 150 weekly flights were allowed. . China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden. China's Foreign Ministry defended the increased number of flights, citing a "consensus reached" in November between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden

China-Taiwan tensions: Xi Jinping says nobody can stop 'family reunion' with Taiwan | Oneindia

Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed to former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Wednesday that external interference would not impede the "family reunion" between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. He emphasised that all issues are open for discussion. Since the Republic of China government retreated to Taiwan in 1949 following a civil war loss to Mao Zedong's communists, no sitting Taiwanese leader has visited China. However, Ma, who served as president from 2008 to 2016, broke this pattern last year, marking the first visit by a former Taiwanese leader to China. This visit, Ma's second, occurs amid heightened military tensions in the region. #China #Taiwan #XiJinping #MaYingjeou #Tensions #FamilyReunion #CrossStraitRelations #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #EastAsia ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.101~

Congress Sends Biden a Bill That Could Ban TikTok

Congress Sends Biden a Bill , That Could Ban TikTok. Included within Congress' $95 billion national security package is a provision that could lead to TikTok being banned in America. Included within Congress' $95 billion national security package is a provision that could lead to TikTok being banned in America. However, the ban would take place after the 2024 election, NBC News reports. . This means that TikTok could still be used by candidates seeking the nation's highest office who want to reach younger voters. This means that TikTok could still be used by candidates seeking the nation's highest office who want to reach younger voters. The new bill gives TikTok parent company ByteDance nine months to sell the platform or be banned in the U.S. A one-time, 90-day extension can be granted by the president. Without an extension, the earliest a ban could be implemented is January 2025. Some Democrats say that ByteDance would rather sell TikTok than be banned in America. TikTok ain’t going away. There is no more capitalistic entity than an organization controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. They’re going to sell it, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., a member of the Armed Services Committee, via NBC News. Young people will go on their TikTok tomorrow and they’ll still have it. And then the day after that, they’ll still have it. And the day after that, they’ll still have it. If you like it, you’re going to keep it, Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., a member of the Armed Services Committee, via NBC News. Donald Trump issued a statement seeking to exploit the development for his own political gain. Just so everyone knows, especially the young people, Crooked Joe Biden is responsible for banning TikTok. He is the one pushing it to close … Young people, and lots of others, must remember this on November 5th, ELECTION DAY, when they vote!, Donald Trump, via Truth Social

MPs will not be ‘bullied into silence’ by Beijing

Former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith, a member of the Inter-parliamentary Alliance on China (Ipac), says critics of the Beijing government "have been subjected to harassment, impersonation and attempted hacking from China for some time", but MPs would not be "bullied into silence by Beijing". He added: "We must now enter a new era of relations with China, dealing with the contemporary Chinese Communist Party as it really is, not as we would wish it to be.” Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Paris Olympics 2024: HS Prannoy, Exclusive Interview with Badminton Sensation| Oneindia News

As the Paris Olympics approach, Indian athletes are enduring rigorous training in pursuit of victory. In an exciting interview, we talk with badminton star HS Prannoy during the inauguration of the Victor showroom in the National Capital, New Delhi. Join us as we explore his intense preparations, the challenges he faces, and the thrilling journey leading up to Paris. #HSPrannoy #HSPrannoy #Prannoy #BadmintonMedal #OlympicsIndia Badminton #BadmintonOlympics #Olympics2024 #PairsOlympics2024 #Sportsnews #Victor #Worldnews #Oneindia #OneindiaNews ~HT.97~ED.102~

Elon Musk to meet PM Modi in April, announce investment plans in India | Oneindia

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to visit India this month for a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. According to Reuters, Musk is anticipated to unveil investment plans in the country, including the establishment of a new factory. The billionaire entrepreneur is slated to meet PM Modi during the final week of April in New Delhi. Additionally, Musk will make a separate announcement regarding his plans for India, as per two undisclosed sources cited by Reuters. Earlier reports suggested that Tesla officials would explore potential sites for a manufacturing facility in India, representing a substantial investment estimated at around $2 billion. #ElonMusk #PMModi #InvestmentPlans #India #Tesla #BusinessNews #GlobalRelations #EconomicDevelopment #SustainableFuture #TechInnovation ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.123~