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The African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) in collaboration with the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA) today opens a three-day National Broad-Based Stakeholders’ Consultation and Final Validation Workshop for Liberia’s National Blue Economy Strategy in Monrovia. The validation workshop follows a National Stakeholders Consultative Workshop held in September 2024 and is organized by the African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) with funding from the Kingdom of Norway. It aligns with the African Union’s Agenda 2063, particularly Goal 6: “Blue/Ocean Economy for Accelerated Economic Growth.” The workshop brings together a wide range of stakeholders, including technical experts from…

Monrovia, December 20, 2024 — In the wake of Liberia selection by the Board of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for the second Compact, Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan has had a very productive high-level engagement with senior officials from the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) to discuss the roll-out of the eagerly anticipated second MCC Compact. During the virtual meeting with MCC Vice President for Compact Operation, Kyeh Kim and Interim Country Director for Liberia, Jason Small, Minister Ngafuan reechoed President Joseph Nyumah Boakai’s appreciation to the CEO and the Senior Management of the MCC, and the…

By Chinese Ambassador H.E. YIN Chengwu Remarks at the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the China-Aid Project of National Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Laboratory By Chinese Ambassador H.E. YIN Chengwu (December 20th, 2024) H. E. Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, Hon. Geraldine Janet George, Minister of National Defense, Hon. Dr. Louise Marleh Kpoto, Minister of Health, Hon. Victoria Worlobah Duncan, Superintendent of Margibi County, Hon. Members of the Armed Forces of Liberia, Friends from media, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a great honor and a privilege to join you for the groundbreaking ceremony of the China-Aid…

Liberians were astonished on Wednesday morning when the news spread like a rumble of thunder, “the Capitol Building Joint Chambers”, the seat of the Liberian Legislature was gutted by fire. The Joint Chambers’ is regarded as one of the most scared chambers at the Liberian Legislature. It is where the President of the country meets the Lawmakers and makes a formal report to the People of Liberia on the progress and challenges of his government in January every year. The chamber is also used to hold hearings for public officials of government. Liberian President Joseph Nyumah Boakai and his Vice…

Liberians were astonished on Wednesday morning when the news spread like a rumble of thunder, “the Capitol Building, the seat of the Liberian legislature was gutted by fire. In the wake of the recent, devastating fire that engulfed the Capitol Building, a symbol of our nation’s democracy, the government faces an imperative task: to uncover the truth and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. It is important to know that the implications of this fire at the Capitol extend far beyond structural damage; it strikes at the very heart of our democratic principles and public trust. Amidst the…

BEIJING, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping called for constant efforts to achieve new accomplishments that will stand the test of history and time, and fulfill the expectations of the people, amid the country’s drive to build a modern socialist country in all respects.Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks while addressing a meeting held to mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of late top legislator Qiao Shi at the Great Hall of the People on Monday.Source: Xinhua

China’s economy showed a steady recovery trend supported by key economic indicators released on Monday by the National Bureau of Statistics, amid a slew of policy incentives that boosted market confidence.Output of industries above a designated level grew by 5.4 percent year-on-year in November, a 0.1 percentage point higher than last month. The output of high-tech manufacturing sector increased 7.8 percent year-on-year, 2.4 percentage points higher than the output growth of all industries.Productions of new energy vehicles, industrial robots, and integrated circuits grew 51.1 percent, 29.3 percent, and 8.7 percent year-on-year in November, respectively, according to the NBS.Retail sales, a…

As three new subway lines were put into operation on Sunday, Beijing’s urban rail transit network has expanded to a total length of 879 kilometers, making it the longest in China, authorities said.”The newly opened subway lines are crucial for easing traffic congestion in the city’s central area and supporting the development of places along their routes,” said Wu Yulan, deputy director of the rail transit operation management bureau at the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport.The three new lines are the first phase of Line 3, connecting Dongsishitiao to Dongba North, Line 12, connecting Sijiqingqiao to Dongba North and the…

BEIJING, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — China has the conditions and room to strengthen counter-cyclical adjustments, providing strong policy support for achieving annual goals and tasks, said a senior official. The remarks, made by an official from the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs, came after last week’s tone-setting Central Economic Work Conference. Next year, China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy for the first time, and adopt a moderately loose monetary policy after having a prudent monetary policy for 14 consecutive years, according to the official. The major shift in the tone of macro regulation…

BEIJING, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) — China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) on Monday reiterated its opposition to the U.S. Section 301 tariff hikes on some Chinese goods. The Office of the United States Trade Representative on Wednesday announced tariff increases under Section 301 for imports from China of certain tungsten products, wafers, and polysilicon, which will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2025. China’s position on the US’s unilateral imposition of additional tariffs on Chinese products is consistent, and China has on multiple occasions lodged solemn representations with the U.S. side concerning the Section 301 tariffs, said a spokesperson for the…