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The global energy landscape is being reshaped as Europe looks for new supplies and Russia pivots to Asia. By Damon Evans, April 22, 2022“Whether Europe goes for partial or full replacement of Russian gas, a significant pivot will be very challenging.” Illustration: Andrius Banelis / China DialogueRussia’s war in Ukraine has triggered a fundamental shift in its energy trading relationships with the rest of the world, particularly

Recent talks in Geneva disappointed, making big wins at Kunming COP15 look unrealistic, but results can still be achieved, writes Li Shuo. By Li Shuo, April 25, 2022Delegates in Geneva, at the first purely face-to-face negotiations on the UN Convention on Biological Diversity since before Covid-19 (Image: IISD/ENB Mike Muzurakis)In late March, biodiversity talks held in Geneva left everyone disappointed. Part of the UN Convention on

As energy transitions and geopolitical shifts revive the nuclear debate, the need for permanent solutions for radioactive waste grows ever more urgent. Do new projects offer hope? By Jenny Johnson, April 27, 2022The Gorleben nuclear waste facility in Lower Saxony, Germany, used as interim storage for spent fuel elements and high-level radioactive waste. Some of the waste was first brought here in 1995 and will likely remain so until a permanent

April 29, 2022 CGTN's New Year's special music video "A Musical Toast to 2022" won a gold medal in the Performing Arts Special category.CGTN has also been honored with two silver and three bronze awards in other categories. CGTN America's winners:Amazon’s Pantanal Region Still Recovering From Devastating Fires (Bronze medal, Nature and Wildlife)How India can stop its rape crisis (Bronze medal, Streaming Social Justice)Tso’l

April 29, 2022 China has launched a scientific expedition to Mount Qomolangma, known internationally as Everest, called the "Peak Mission," with more than 270 expedition members taking part.It is being conducted at an altitude of 8,000 meters. Mount Qomolangma is not only the dream of mountaineering enthusiasts around the world but also an important landmark for international scientists to study climate change at the world's

April 29, 2022 After successfully hosting the Winter Olympics and Paralympics earlier this year, China will welcome another international sporting event in less than two months.This time, the global attention will be drawn to Chengdu City, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, which will host the Universiade from June 26 to July 7 after a year of postponement due to the pandemic.The tournament, set to gather young athletes

April 29, 2022 The Ministry of National Defense spokesperson Tan Kefei on Thursday accused the U.S. and Japan of fabricating the so-called "China space threat" and called for joint opposition to the U.S. maritime bullying.China is committed to the peaceful use of outer space, actively advocates the prevention of weaponization and arms race in outer space, and promotes international cooperation in outer space, the spokesperson said when commenting

April 29, 2022 China on Wednesday "strongly denounced" the terrorist attack that took place in the Confucius Institute at Karachi University of Pakistan, urging thorough investigation and "severe punishment" for the terrorists.''Three Chinese nationals were killed, with several casualties.A video shows the suicide bomber outside the University of Karachi’s Chinese language center. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility

April 29, 2022 Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday that no one wants to see the outbreak of World War III and that China supports the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine through diplomacy.Wang said, "All parties should first support dialogue and negotiation to prevent the conflict from escalating, to avoid Europe and the world paying a greater price."Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed to lawmakers