China stands on the side of peace and dialogue to promote the political solution of the Ukraine crisis. The Obama couple publicly supports Vice President Harris to run for president on behalf of the Democratic Party. Plus, updates on the Changzhou Municipal People's Government.
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https://www.changzhou.gov.cn/api/mobile/news2018.php?fid
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Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:45) Fu Cong: China stands on the side of peace and dialogue to promote the political solution of the Ukraine crisis
(00:02:46) The Obama couple supports Harris on behalf of the Democratic Party to run for president
(00:04:14) Changzhou Municipal People's Government
(00:05:47) Changzhou Municipal People's Government
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China’s Diplomatic Efforts in Ukraine Crisis, Obama Endorses Harris for President
China stands on the side of peace and dialogue to promote the political solution of the Ukraine crisis. The Obama couple publicly supports Vice President Harris to run for president on behalf of the Democratic Party. Plus, updates on the Changzhou Municipal People's Government.Sources:https://news.ifeng.com/c/8bWZ1Jf65nVhttps://www.rfi.fr/cn/%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB/20240726-%E5%A5%A5%E5%B7%B4%E9%A9%AC%E5%A4%AB%E5%A6%87%E6%94%AF%E6%8C%81%E5%93%88%E9%87%8C%E6%96%AF%E4%BB%A3%E8%A1%A8%E6%B0%91%E4%B8%BB%E5%85%9A%E5%8F%82%E9%80%89%E6%80%BB%E7%BB%9Fhttps://www.changzhou.gov.cn/api/mobile/news2018.php?fidhttps://www.changzhou.gov.cn/api/mobile/news2018.php?fidOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:45) Fu Cong: China stands on the side of peace and dialogue to promote the political solution of the Ukraine crisis(00:02:46) The Obama couple supports Harris on behalf of the Democratic Party to run for president(00:04:14) Changzhou Municipal People's Government(00:05:47) Changzhou Municipal People's Government
- Duration:
- 7m
- Broadcast on:
- 27 Jul 2024
- Audio Format:
- mp3
Good morning, and welcome to Simply Politics from China. It's Saturday, July 27. On today's show, Fukong from China emphasizes the country's stance on peace and dialogue to promote a political solution to the Ukraine crisis. The Obama couple shows support for Harris as the Democratic Party's presidential candidate. Plus, we have news from the Changzhou municipal people's government, this coverage, and more, up next. I'm David, and you're listening to Simply Politics from China. We start off with China's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. In a recent meeting of the United Nations Security Council, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, Fukong, expressed China's expectation for both sides of the conflict to demonstrate political will and initiate peace talks. Here to delve deeper into this is our correspondent. Can you tell us more about China's stance on this issue? Certainly, David. China's position on the Ukraine issue has been consistent and clear. They advocate for peace and dialogue and seek a political solution. Fukong emphasized this in his speech at the UN Security Council meeting. He also noted that the parties involved in the conflict have recently shown varying degrees of willingness to negotiate. And what role does China see for the international community in this conflict? China believes that the international community should create conditions for peace talks, provide assistance, and work collectively towards a political resolution to the crisis. They're urging the international community to gather more consensus on this issue. Can you tell us more about the six-point consensus between China and Brazil that Fukong mentioned? While the details of the six-point consensus weren't specified in the speech, it's clear that Ukraine has seriously studied this consensus as part of their efforts to find a political solution to the crisis. The Ukrainian Foreign Minister's current visit to China further indicates that Ukraine values China's opinions on this matter. What can we expect from China moving forward? China has pledged to continue upholding an objective and impartial position. They stand on the side of peace and dialogue and are committed to playing a constructive role in promoting an early political solution to the Ukrainian crisis. This includes supporting Ukraine's willingness and preparation to engage in dialogue and negotiations with Russia. Thank you for the insights from China Bella. Shifting our focus to U.S. politics now, in a significant development, former President Obama and his wife Michelle have publicly expressed their support for Vice President Harris to run as the Democratic candidate in the 2024 U.S. election. This comes after President Biden decided not to run for re-election. Here to discuss this further is our correspondent. Can you tell us more about this endorsement? Certainly, David, the Obama's endorsement of Vice President Harris is a major boost for her potential candidacy. They join a growing list of Democratic Party leaders who have expressed their support for Harris following President Biden's decision not to seek re-election. How did the Obamas convey their support to Vice President Harris? The Obamas made their endorsement public through a video posted on social media. In the video, former President Obama is seen telling Harris that he and Michelle are proud to support her and will do everything they can to help her win the election and make it to the Oval Office. What does this endorsement mean for the 2024 U.S. election? The Obama's endorsement is a significant development. It not only boosts Harris's potential candidacy, but also signals a consolidation of support for her within the Democratic Party. This could have a major impact on the dynamics of the 2024 U.S. election. Thanks for the report, James. Shifting gears to local government initiatives, the Changzhou Municipal Government has launched its official WeChat account and a subscription account for government and enterprise updates. They have also introduced the My Changzhou app. Here to discuss this further is our correspondent. Can you tell us more about these digital initiatives? Certainly, David. The Changzhou Municipal Government is taking steps to increase its digital footprint. The launch of their official WeChat account and the subscription account for government and enterprise updates is part of this effort. These platforms will provide a direct line of communication between the government and the public, offering updates on various initiatives and developments. And what can you tell us about the My Changzhou app? My Changzhou app is another digital platform introduced by the Changzhou Municipal Government. While specific details about the app's features are not mentioned in the announcement, it's likely to serve as a comprehensive source of information and services related to the Changzhou municipality. Who is responsible for these digital initiatives? The general office of the Changzhou Municipal People's Government is the organizer of these initiatives. While the Changzhou Municipal Big Data Administration Bureau is the undertaker, this indicates a concerted effort by the local government to leverage big data and digital platforms to enhance governance and public services. Thanks for the report from China, Abby. Staying on the topic of developments in China, the Changzhou Municipal Government is making strides in digital communication with the launch of its official WeChat account, a WeChat subscription account for government and enterprise updates, and the My Changzhou app. Here to discuss this further is our correspondent. Can you tell us more about these digital initiatives? Absolutely, David. The Changzhou Municipal Government is increasing its digital presence to facilitate better communication with the public. The official WeChat account and the subscription account will provide regular updates on various initiatives and developments. The My Changzhou app is another platform that's likely to offer comprehensive information and services related to the Changzhou municipality. Who is behind these digital initiatives? The general office of the Changzhou Municipal People's Government is the organizer of these initiatives. While the Changzhou Municipal Big Data Administration Bureau is the undertaker, this indicates a concerted effort by the local government to leverage big data and digital platforms to enhance governance and public services. Thanks for the report, Michael, and with that, we wrap up our stories for today. Thanks for listening to Simply Politics from China. We'll see you back here tomorrow. [MUSIC] [BLANK_AUDIO]