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CGTN: On climate change, we’re running out of time, not options

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BEIJING, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Beijing, the strong, fast-beating heart of Chinese prosperity, has been known as a safe and stable city free from natural calamities. But not the summer of 2023. Throughout the season, the mercury soared, with daily highs consistently hitting over 40°C. Then as the capital had a relative respite from sweltering heat, there came the heavy rain, flooding and displacing thousands of people.

 

As Beijing recovered, some horrible but similar trend is echoing all around the globe: the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century scorched Lahaina, Hawaii; the devastating floods that destroyed a quarter of the city of Derna, Lybia; extreme heat and worsen drought in Chile and the Horn of Africa; rising sea level for island countries… “Humanity has opened the gates of hell,” as the UN Secretary-General António Guterres noted, “we are heading towards a dangerous and unstable world.”

Although the alarm bell keeps ringing, we should not lose hope and give up. But rather, it’s high time to take actions. China and the United States, as the world’s two largest economies, have shown their political will by the milestone Sunnylands Statement. And looking back a bit further, from the Kyoto Protocol to the Paris Agreement, binding targets to limit emission and temperature increase have been set through joint efforts.

And China has walked the talk for achieving its goal of carbon peaking and neutrality. From transforming deserts to cleaning up the air, to developing new technology, shifting energy structure, and raising public awareness on a healthier lifestyle. China is doing everything to cultivate a more sustainable cycle of nature, to pay off previous ecological debts, avoid new debts, and strive to save our planet in more creative ways.

If climate change is a global concern, the burden is not equally shared. On the one hand, developed countries are responsible for most of the heat-trapping emissions since the Industrial Revolution. On the other, developing countries have lower emissions, but are bearing the brunt of a hotter climate. Promises from some of the world’s biggest economies haven’t been panning out, delayed by political deadlock, bureaucratic hurdles and debates over new rules to expedite aid from development banks and private donors.

An injustice burns at the heart of the climate crisis and its flame is scorching hopes and possibilities, as world leaders are warning. “We cannot continue,” Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados called, “to put the interest of a few before the lives of many.”

How to make sure the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, with all pulling in the same direction? It needs leadership, vision, and multilateralism. China, along with the rest of the world, is taking the lead to give its best shot, bringing down the price of renewable energy, sharing knowhow for deploying sustainable projects, and transitioning to a low-carbon era. With climate change being a global issue, only in a global approach and by joint efforts can we translate the will into concrete outcomes, and mitigate the climate we changed.

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FAMSUN Team Restores Myanmar’s Feed Production After Earthquake

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BANGKOK, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Following the 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar’s Mandalay region on March 28, 2025, agri-tech leader FAMSUN launched a swift, cross-border response coordinated through its Southeast Asia hub to support the recovery of the critical animal feed industry. The quake significantly damaged key feed production facilities, halting production at major feed mills operated by partners like CP Group, New Hope, Sunjin, KSP Myanmar, and Diamond.

Within 24 hours, FAMSUN formed an eight-member joint technical expert task force from its Bangkok regional headquarters. Navigating significant travel disruptions with support from regional colleagues, the team reached the Mandalay epicenter by April 5 and immediately began recovery operations.

Restoring Production and Safeguarding Food Supply

In just 48 hours, FAMSUN successfully restored stable operations at four key feed mills in the Mandalay area. One facility saw repair time cut by 60% thanks to the innovative application of pre-fabricated modular components in its damaged conveying system.

These efforts were key to restoring feed supply for Myanmar’s livestock sector and supporting the country’s food production.

Humanitarian Support for Affected Communities

Beyond technical recovery efforts, FAMSUN also extended critical humanitarian aid to communities impacted by the earthquake. Valued at over 40 million Myanmar Kyat, the aid package included essential supplies such as medicine, food, drinking water, and cash assistance.

Working closely with its partners and clients, FAMSUN delivered these supplies directly to affected families through local feed mill facilities and with the support of organizations including the China Enterprise Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar (CECCM), the Myanmar Sichuan and Chongqing Chamber of Commerce (MSCC), and the Myanmar Livestock Federation (Mandalay).

“FAMSUN’s aid during this critical time brings hope for recovery to the people and the industry,” stated Dr. Nay Thuyein, Chairman of the Myanmar Livestock Federation (Mandalay).

Regional Cooperation in Action

Benefiting from Thailand’s regional logistics strengths, FAMSUN’s cross-border relief effort highlighted the role of private-sector expertise in enhancing crisis response capabilities.

“We will continue to deepen local cooperation and contribute our professional expertise to the high-quality development of the region’s agro-industry,” affirmed Jason Fan, Vice President of FAMSUN. FAMSUN is now extending support to other affected areas like Taunggyi, reaffirming its commitment to Southeast Asia’s food security and resilience.

 

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FOX NOTICIAS TO PRESENT AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP ON APRIL 15 AND 16

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NEW YORK, April 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — FOX Noticias will present an exclusive two-part interview with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th airing at 4 PM/ET each day. Hosted by Rachel Campos-Duffy, this marks President Trump’s first interview since the tariff announcement and his first appearance on the recently launched Spanish-only program produced by FOX News Media that runs on FOX Deportes.

(A transcript will be made available immediately following the interview).

During the interview, Trump will discuss tariffs, the administration’s economic agenda, immigration, the border, and news of the day. Viewers can watch the interview in Spanish on Noticias.foxnews.com, the FOX Noticias You Tube page, the FOX Noticias Podcast or via FOX Deportes. Portions of the sit-down will also run on FOX News Channel. 

FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather. Currently the number one network in all of cable, FNC has also been the most watched television news channel for more than 22 consecutive years, while FBN is the top business channel on cable. Owned by Fox Corporation, FOX News Media reaches nearly 200 million people each month.

FOX Noticias Media Contact:

Courtney Ur: 212.301.3951 or Courtney.Ur@FOX.com

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Vitesse Systems Welcomes Rollin Hughes to Drive Growth in Space and Ground Antenna Solutions

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NEWARK, Calif., April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Vitesse Systems, a leading provider of mission-critical components and assemblies for the space and defense industries, today announced the strategic appointment of Rollin Hughes as its new Business Development Executive. With over 25 years of robust experience in selling and supporting both government and commercial clients within the microwave and satellite solutions sectors, with a particular focus on ground antenna applications including small mobile and fixed ground-stations with multi-band feeds, Hughes joins the Sales and Marketing team to further enhance Vitesse Systems market presence in this key area.

“We are thrilled to welcome Rollin Hughes to the Vitesse Systems team,” said Matt Alty, CEO of Vitesse Systems

Rollin Hughes brings extensive experience selling and supporting government and commercial customers to Vitesse Systems. Hughes began his distinguished career in aerospace and defense at Sikorsky Aircraft, subsequently broadening his expertise into electronic warfare, airborne downlinks, and covert audio and video products. Since 2005, his focus has been within the satellite communications sector, where he has excelled in selling leading-edge hardware to end-users, system integrators, and OEMs servicing both mobile and fixed air, land, and sea-based terminals. His deep knowledge extends to legacy, current, and developing GEO, MEO, and LEO satellite constellations, UHF/VHF tactical communications, and digital waveforms for both the Department of Defense and civilian agencies.

Rollin Hughes shared his enthusiasm for his new role, stating, “I am excited to contribute to Vitesse Systems’ continued growth and to address the evolving technical needs of the antenna market, especially in expanding our ground antenna solutions. I am particularly eager to grow our military business, where seamless communication across multiple assets is critical, including robust ground-based systems. I believe Vitesse’s testing and on-site engineering capabilities strongly position us for sustained success in the electronic warfare market and the delivery of advanced ground antenna technologies.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Rollin Hughes to the Vitesse Systems team,” said Matt Alty, CEO of Vitesse Systems. “His extensive experience and deep understanding of the satellite communications landscape, particularly his knowledge of various satellite constellations and tactical communication systems, coupled with his understanding of ground antenna requirements, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our reach and serve the evolving needs of our government and commercial customers. Rollin’s proven track record and customer-centric approach align perfectly with Vitesse Systems’ commitment to providing cutting-edge solutions.”

About Vitesse Systems

For over 55 years, Vitesse Systems has been a trusted partner in the aerospace and defense industries, providing advanced technical solutions for the most challenging applications. We specialize in the design, build, and test of critical solutions for electronic warfare, radar, and next-generation communications across air, ground, sea, and space. Headquartered in Newark, California, Vitesse operates facilities in California, Colorado, Maryland, Massachusetts, and Nevada. All Vitesse facilities are ITAR Registered and DFARS compliant, serving a broad 1 spectrum of aerospace and defense customers.

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Matthew Parisi, Vitesse Systems, 1 5103993650, pr@vitessesys.com, vitessesys.com

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