(2022-08-22). Positive conditions help stabilize prices. ecns.cn China has the conditions to keep prices stable for the rest of the year despite elevated global inflation, with consumer inflation likely remaining below the nearly 3 percent target for 2022, officials and experts said.
(2022-08-22). What did the Australian Labor Party know about former PM Morrison's secret ministerial appointments? wsws.org Labor MP Ed Husic has stated that he was aware in 2021 that former Prime Minister Scott Morrison had become the "decision maker" for the industry, science, resources and energy ministerial portfolio.
(2022-08-22). Majority of Chinese consumers value trademark protection: survey. ecns.cn Chinese consumers have a relatively high level of awareness when it comes to intellectual property rights with the majority valuing trademark protection, an industrial survey showed.
(2022-08-22). Lin-gang driving Shanghai economic development. ecns.cn The friendly business environment featuring a higher level of opening-up has been nurtured in the Lin-gang Special Area since its launch three years ago, and efforts will continue to achieve more technological advances and systematic innovations in the area.
(2022-08-22). China has favorable conditions for overall price stability. ecns.cn Aside from the efforts to stabilize the commodity and food prices, there is no monetary basis for price hikes thanks to China's adherence to not resorting to the "flood-like stimulus," Fu Linghui said.
(2022-08-22). RISE for Youth program celebrates successful first year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org RISE for Youth, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester branch of the NAACP, recently wrapped up its inaugural year of programming. The program, which received funding through Mayo Clinic's $100 million commitment against racism, drew rave reviews from scholars, community partners and Mayo Clinic staff. For as long as she can remember, Aisha Qassim has wanted to become a surgeon. But with no doctors in her family, she wasn't sure of the…
(2022-08-22). What's behind the US air traffic controller labor shortages. wsws.org The coronavirus pandemic has greatly worsened a staffing crisis which has been in the making for decades, since the destruction of the PATCO union by President Reagan in 1981.
(2022-08-22). Falleció Jorge Pérez, director de la empresa Metal-Mecánica Varona. cubadebate.cu Este domingo falleció el director de la empresa Metal-Mecánica Varona, Jorge Pérez, quien dedicó su vida laboral a la sustitución de importaciones en varios sectores de la economía nacional. El presidente cubano, Miguel Díaz-Canel, envío condolencias a familiares y amigos de Pérez.
(2022-08-22). Sunday 8/21: Stop the Trigger Laws!: March and Rally to Defend Abortion Rights. indybay.org San José City Hall | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95113…
(2022-08-22). NUHW Kaiser Strike TikTok Video. indybay.org Striking NUHW Kaiser clinicians rallied at the Kaiser headquarters in Oakland and did a TikTok video.
(2022-08-22). Coloring is good for your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids now is a tool for practicing good mental health. Coloring has increased in popularity recently, especially for adults. While children's coloring books feature cartoon characters and simple designs, adult coloring books have intricate patterns of flowers, artwork, mandalas or animals. Books are available for purchase, and you can print free coloring pages online. For people who prefer a digital version, many coloring apps…
(2022-08-22). Down with the conspiracies of Bolsonaro and the military! wsws.org The GSI calls on the working class to mobilize independently against the dictatorial threats, rejecting the pseudo-left's demands for submission to capitalism and the bourgeois state.
(2022-08-22). Global support for vocational education urged. ecns.cn All countries have been encouraged to increase support and funding for vocational education, improve the incomes and status of technical workers, and enhance social recognition of vocational education, according to an initiative adopted over the weekend.
(2022-08-22). Mayo Clinic announces a strategic collaboration for a new era of biomanufacturing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic today announced a strategic collaboration in biomanufacturing to deliver novel biotherapeutics for rare and complex conditions. The collaboration brings together science, engineering and manufacturing to advance Mayo Clinic's vision of bringing new cures to clinical care. The focus will be on therapies derived from human sources known as biologics — cells, blood, enzymes, tissues, genes or genetically engineered cells — for use in medicines. Therapeutics based on biologics have the…
(2022-08-22). NUHW In Kaiser Strike Demand That Newsom & Demos Prosecute Flagrant Violations Of CA Law. indybay.org At an NUHW Kaiser strike rally at the Kaiser headquarters the union demanded that Governor Newsom and California politicians enforce the healthcare laws which Kaiser they charged is flagrantly violating. Workers and patients also spoke about what they are facing.
(2022-08-22). Wheat harvest hits 6.535 million tons in NW China's Xinjiang, up 2.1% y-o-y. ecns.cn The wheat harvest in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is drawing to a close, with observers expecting a bumper harvest this year at 6.535 million tons, up 2.1 percent year-on-year, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.
(2022-08-21). Russian Ambassador Says We 'Simply Have No Contact' With Western Diplomats. news.antiwar.com In an interview with the Financial Times, a top Russian diplomat says there is no communication with Western diplomats at the UN. The complete freeze in contact led the Kremin to assess there is no possibility of a diplomatic solution to the war in Ukraine. Gennady Gatilov, Russia's permanent representative to the UN in Geneva, …
(2022-08-21). Xinjiang's foreign trade up 38.1 pct in first seven months. ecns.cn Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region recorded nearly 115.5 billion yuan (about 17 billion U.S. dollars) in foreign trade in the first seven months of this year, up 38.1 percent year on year.
(2022-08-21). Shanghai to release consumption coupons on Sat. ecns.cn Shanghai authorities are planning to release 1 billion yuan worth of coupons in the coming months, the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce announced on Wednesday.
(2022-08-21). Russia's Military-Industrial Chief Is Right: The US' S-400 Waiver To India Is A Sign Of Weakness. oneworld.press Although State Department spokesman Ned Price reaffirmed his declining unipolar hegemon's continued commitment to meddle in India's foreign policy just last week, it's clearly incapable of imposing its zero-sum will onto that rising multipolar Great Power.
(2022-08-21). Red Theory: Surplus value, the secret of capitalist exploitation. fightbacknews.org When we enter into employment, our bosses are trying to play a trick on us. They want us to understand the process one way, when, in fact, something else is happening. They want us to think that we have agreed, as equals, upon a deal, where they pay us an agreed up hourly wage, and we, in turn, do some agreed upon labor for them. They make a profit and we get paid, and everyone gets what they agreed upon. At least, that's how they want us to understand the process. | But what is really going on here? In the end, they've somehow got all of the money and we did all of the work. The capitalist bosses are like stage…
(2022-08-21). LEVER WEEKLY: Contemplating The Climate Movement. levernews.com The inaugural address of Gustavo Petro, Columbia's newly elected leftist president, was full of force and provided a clear-eyed vision for tackling the climate crisis. "If it is so difficult to get the money… to save [the Amazon], then I propose an exchange of foreign debt for domestic spending to save and recover our jungles, forests, and wetlands for humanity," he declared on August 7.His words — highlighted in English translation below — are worth considering in tandem with The Lever team's "Lever Live" conversation this week with Kate Aronoff on the future of the climate movement. During the…
(2022-08-21). 'Half of Karachi' faces power outage as high tension transmission line tripped. aninews.in Karachi [Pakistan], May 22 (ANI): Several areas of Karachi, the financial capital of Pakistan, faced a power outage on Saturday after a high-tension transmission line of 220 kV tripped.
(2022-08-21). La cumbre de trabajadores jóvenes de Texas muestra la nueva militancia del movimiento. peoplesworld.org 
ROUND ROCK, Texas—Las recientes victorias de los trabajadores jóvenes de todo el país han brindado esperanza para la perspectiva de un movimiento laboral renovado y, a raíz de estos éxitos, la AFL-CIO de Texas celebró su 3ra Reunión Anual de Jóvenes Líderes Laborales Activos (YALL) Cumbre aquí el mes pasado. El orador principal de la …
(2022-08-21). India's Prabhat Patnaik: Fascism Is Rooted in the Crisis of Neoliberalism (Interview). orinocotribune.com Renowned Indian economist and political analyst Prabhat Patnaik spoke with Bengali newspaper Ganashakti about the present state of India's economy and politics, on the occasion of 75 years of India's independence from British colonial rule. | After 75 years of independence, wealth inequality and unemployment are increasing rapidly, while employment and the guarantee of an income for the majority of the population are decreasing every day. Does this mean that India is no longer a welfare state? | If we consider the definition of "welfare state" properly, India was never a "welfare state." Even if a "welfare state"
(2022-08-21). Coloring is good for your health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org What used to be known as a simple, fun activity for kids now is a tool for practicing good mental health. Coloring has increased in popularity recently, especially for adults. While children's coloring books feature cartoon characters and simple designs, adult coloring books have intricate patterns of flowers, artwork, mandalas or animals. Books are available for purchase, and you can print free coloring pages online. For people who prefer a digital version, many coloring apps…
(2022-08-21). China's social security fund reaps 4.27 pct investment return in 2021. ecns.cn China's social security fund saw a return on investments of 4.27 percent last year, according to the body that manages the fund's investment.
(2022-08-21). No More Kaiser Suicides! NUHW Members Strike Kaiser Health System. indybay.org Two thousand Kaiser NUHW healthcare workers went on an indefinite strike on August 15, 2022 for proper staffing and compensation to keep healthcare professionals on the jobs. As a result of a lack of proper staffing, Members and patients at Kaisers have committed suicide. Clinicians…
(2022-08-21). China's rail cargo volume up 5.9 pct in first seven months. ecns.cn China's rail freight volume, a key indicator of economic activities, rose 5.9 percent year on year in the first seven months of the year, continuing the trend of expansion in the first half of 2022, official data showed.
(2022-08-21). RISE for Youth program celebrates successful first year. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org RISE for Youth, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester branch of the NAACP, recently wrapped up its inaugural year of programming. The program, which received funding through Mayo Clinic's $100 million commitment against racism, drew rave reviews from scholars, community partners and Mayo Clinic staff. For as long as she can remember, Aisha Qassim has wanted to become a surgeon. But with no doctors in her family, she wasn't sure of the…
(2022-08-21). NUHW Kaiser Strike TikTok Video. indybay.org Striking NUHW Kaiser clinicians rallied at the Kaiser headquarters in Oakland and did a TikTok video.
(2022-08-21). China sets up working group to promote talks on joining DEPA. ecns.cn China on Thursday set up a working group to advance talks on joining the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA) after approval from the DEPA Joint Committee, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced on Friday.
(2022-08-21). Mayo Clinic announces a strategic collaboration for a new era of biomanufacturing. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic today announced a strategic collaboration in biomanufacturing to deliver novel biotherapeutics for rare and complex conditions. The collaboration brings together science, engineering and manufacturing to advance Mayo Clinic's vision of bringing new cures to clinical care. The focus will be on therapies derived from human sources known as biologics — cells, blood, enzymes, tissues, genes or genetically engineered cells — for use in medicines. Therapeutics based on biologics have the…
(2022-08-21). China offers NE province financial support to restore flood-hit infrastructure. ecns.cn China's top economic planner has allocated a budgetary investment fund to help the flood-stricken northeastern Liaoning Province.
(2022-08-21). Opportunity instead of crises and End this madness! indybay.org Almost no one asks what an economic policy looks like that no longer subordinates everything to economic growth: How to reduce the debt mountain to a reasonable level without GDP growth? How can pensions be secured without GDP growth and how can sufficient gainful employment be guaranteed?>
(2022-08-21). Sunday 8/21: Stop the Trigger Laws!: March and Rally to Defend Abortion Rights. indybay.org San José City Hall | 200 East Santa Clara Street | San José, CA 95113…
(2022-08-21). DPRK slams S. Korean new assistance plan. ecns.cn A senior official of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) has slammed South Korea's proposal of economic assistance in exchange for denuclearization, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Friday.
(2022-08-21). (W.E. Talk) Liu Zhipeng: How to look back on the century since the Revolution of 1911 and the founding of the Communist Party of China. ecns.cn "We have long looked back on the past hundred years from a western viewpoint," said Liu Zhipeng, associate vice president and professor of history at Lingnan University in Hong Kong, in an exclusive interview with China News Service's "W.E. Talk". "When we re-examined it from the perspective of contemporary world history, what we learn is, of course, different from what we have seen in the last 100 years."
(2022-08-21). La cumbre de trabajadores jóvenes de Texas muestra la nueva militancia del movimiento. peoplesworld.org ROUND ROCK, Texas—Las recientes victorias de los trabajadores jóvenes de todo el país han brindado esperanza para la perspectiva de un movimiento laboral renovado y, a raíz de estos éxitos, la AFL-CIO de Texas celebró su 3ra Reunión Anual de Jóvenes Líderes Laborales Activos (YALL) Cumbre aquí el mes pasado. El orador principal de la …
(2022-08-21). Chabahar Port great opportunity for Iran, India, region: Veep. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) — Iran's First Vice President described the development of Chabahar Port as a great opportunity for the people of Iran, India and the region and emphasized increasing investment in this important and strategic port.
(2022-08-21). Iran, Tatarstan emphasize expanding economic coop.: TPOI. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) — The Head of Trade Promotion Organization of Iran (TPOI) said that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to expand and enhance trade-economic cooperation with the Republic of Tatarstan.
(2022-08-20). Ukrainian Regime Led by Media Darling Volodymyr Zelensky Kidnaps Student Dissidents, Bans Opposition Parties, Shuts Down Independent Media, Commits Egregious War Crimes and Imposes Regressive Labor Laws. covertactionmagazine.com More Ukrainian Soldiers Continue to Defect as Eastern Ukrainians See Better Future with Russian Federation For more than five months, full-scale hostilities have taken place on the territory of Ukraine. The number of victims is growing every day on both sides of the front line. From the signing of the "Minsk 2" peace agreement in …
(2022-08-20). Why The Inflation Reduction Act Is Less A 'Climate Bill'. popularresistance.org The brother El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (aka Malcolm X) once explained, "If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." The tale of two narratives associated with the recent signing into law of the so-called Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) accentuates his words at a critical moment. Communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis find themselves entrapped in a cycle of climate cataclysms and cumulative pollution derived from legacy and systemic environmental racism and classism. | While attending a meeting in Bogota…
(2022-08-20). Lessons From A Radical Past: One Man's Journey Into The Factories In The 1970s. popularresistance.org A national direct election will be held in the fall for the United Auto Workers (UAW), which held its 38th constitutional convention the week of July 25 in Detroit. Once an industrial union power with almost 1.5 million members in 1979, the union has been reduced to roughly 400,000 active members (though it has nearly 600,000 retirees)‚Äâ—‚Äâand about a quarter of its members are graduate teaching assistants and other university workers in higher education. | The union, for decades, has been governed by the Administration Caucus, which perpetuated its rule by tightly managi…
(2022-08-20). How Latin America Could Inform The US Fight For Reproductive Justice. popularresistance.org When Dobbs vs. Jackson was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 24, overturning Roe v. Wade, the case drew all eyes to reproductive rights issues in the United States. For half a century, advocates around the world looked to Roe v. Wade as a landmark decision and advocacy model for reproductive justice. But the Dobbs decision now places the United States behind other countries that center women's autonomy and human dignity in the regulation of abortion. | As Latin American feminist advocates, we have seen firsthand how the lack of access to safe and legal abortions has impacted the life and health of many wo…