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The surprise ousting of the leader of one of the world’s most prestigious universities, following her controversial testimony after a grilling at a congressional hearing, reflects a deepening social as well as values divide in the US, experts said on Sunday. The fundamental way to curb anti-Semitism is not firing university presidents, but for the US government to stop supporting warfare and inhumane acts in the Middle East, they noted.

China and Australia will facilitate customs clearance for commodities trading via certified operators with Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status starting from December 14, 2023, China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Monday.

The annual Central Economic Work Conference was held in Beijing from Monday to Tuesday as Chinese leaders decided priorities for the economic work in 2024, the Xinhua News Agency reported. Despite facing numerous challenges, China’s economy has achieved a stable growth in 2023 and is expected to surpass the growth target set at the beginning of the year, demonstrating remarkable resilience and a strong foundation. In an interview with the Global Times, senior economist Yao Jingyuan emphasized the importance of going beyond surface-level data and recognizing the positive transformation that has taken place within the economy. Looking ahead to 2024, it is clear that China’s economic growth is well-positioned to achieve a stable growth by cautiously and foresightfully addressing these challenges.

Central government authorities extended warm congratulations on Monday to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) for the successful completion of the 7th District Council (DC) Election, another important milestone unveiling a new chapter for local governance.

“Cognitive Warfare” has become a new form of confrontation between states, and a new security threat. With new technological means, it sets agendas and spreads disinformation, so as to change people’s perceptions and thus alter their self-identity. Launching cognitive warfare against China is an important means for Western anti-China forces to attack and discredit the country. Under the manipulation of the US-led West, the “China threat theory” has continued to foment.

On December 2, a high-speed railway connecting Dongxing city in South China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, bordering Vietnam, entered trial operation.

China's elderly population aged 60 and above reached 280.04 million by the end of 2022, accounting for 19.8 percent of the total population, according to the latest report released by the Ministry of Civil Affairs. Demographers say China has paid great attention to addressing challenges brought by the aging population but more can be improved, such as further optimizing China's social security system.

Editor's Note: At the end of 2022, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) Government announced the establishment of the Chief Executive's Policy Unit (CEPU), drawing significant global attention. This unit is also considered to be the

China expressed strong opposition on Wednesday to the latest meeting between UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron and the son of notorious media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who is also considered as

China held its 10th national memorial ceremony on Wednesday to mourn the 300,000 victims of the Nanjing Massacre. During the day, former curator of the Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders called for the younger generation to remember the painful memories and dedicate themselves to contributing to the development of the nation.

The new curriculum guidelines in China's Taiwan island have been met with huge controversy recently as a local high school teacher slammed the textbooks' removal of large chunks of traditional Chinese literature as

The US doesn’t allow Nvidia to sell the RTX 4090 in China.

Donald Trump and associates are accused of operating a "criminal organization" that sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Prosecutors have decided against pursuing a second trial against disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

Don Lemon is backing Elon Musk's trip to Israel ... after the tech mogul touched down in Israel Monday to survey the destruction left behind by Hamas.

Elon Musk is in Israel right now and seeing the destruction left behind by Hamas with his own two eyes -- and it seems like he's doing this to combat accusations of antisemitism.

With several billion dollars available from the Inflation Reduction Act for upgrades to increase energy efficiency of the home, now is the time for consumers to take advantage of federal government subsidies that will help lower their energy costs and carbon footprint while increasing comfort in their homes.

India is targeting Apple with investigations and governmental pressure after the company revealed the country's use of Pegasus spyware against journalists and opposition parties.

Pizza Hut franchisees in California plan to lay off delivery drivers; DoorDash is raising fees for orders in New York City.

Some big changes are in store for Social Security in 2024, including a top benefit approaching $5,000 a month, and higher taxes for some.