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Laughable that Mr. Shithole sent a minion and baldy orange cunto is too dumb to understand the snub....

FAW-Volkswagen to launch 29 models this year despite industry headwinds


"Sino-German joint venture FAW-Volkswagen will launch 29 models, including six new energy vehicles, this year in China, where it sold the most cars of any vehicle manufacturer in 2019. Despite the headwinds of China's overall vehicle market, FAW-Volkswagen delivered 2.13 million vehicles, beating rival SAIC-Volkswagen and reaching a record high in the company's 28-year history.

Liu Yigong, president of the joint venture, said,"FAW-Volkswagen went through an extraordinary year. We have made great efforts and achieved results in brand building, system building, digitalization and new services."

The joint venture has three brands, and each posted encouraging results in 2019.

Sales of Audi-branded vehicles totaled 688,888 in 2019, up 4.2 percent year-on-year.

Volkswagen brand saw its sales reach around 1.40 million, up 0.5 percent year-on-year. Jetta, which spun off the Volkswagen brand in late 2019, delivered 45,000 vehicles.

"FAW-Volkswagen has not only won the sales championship, but also became an automobile company with extensive market coverage, excellent brand reputation and solid development foundation for sustainable and high-quality growth," said Andre Stoffels, the joint venture's first vice-president responsible for finance.

For example, the company opened the largest proving ground in Asia last year. A 960 million yuan technology development center kicked off construction as well.

The carmaker developed 22 models last year, taking into consideration the preferences of Chinese customers.
The joint venture has also built a team of over 2,000 people across its five manufacturing bases in the country to ensure the quality of its vehicles through the whole processes, from purchase to after-sales services.

Thanks to its solid foundation, FAW-Volkswagen has set more ambitious sales goals for its three brands, although the overall market is expected to face a downturn in 2020.

"China's overall economic situation is good from the perspective of historical development," Stoffels said, "so there is still a lot of potential in the automotive industry."

The Volkswagen brand will strive to realize a target of 1.43 million sales. Audi will aim for 700,000 and Jetta will shoot for 200,000, executives said.

Sun Huibin, executive vice-president of the joint venture's Audi division, said the brand will offer 23 all-new or facelifted models this year as part of its efforts to push sales over 700,000.

Audi was the most popular premium vehicle brand in the country over the past three decades. By the end of 2019, it had delivered 5.9 million vehicles in China, the largest customer base among all premium vehicle brands.

Jetta has unveiled three models, the latest a mid-sized SUV. It has built a sales network of around 200 dealerships across the country, which is expected to reach 285 by the end of this year.

Liu said there are many challenges and great opportunities awaiting the joint venture, adding that FAW-Volkswagen will define 2020 as the year of transformation. "We will inspire the potential of Volkswagen, Audi and Jetta and transform ourselves to offer high-quality products and services," Liu said."

FAW-Volkswagen to launch 29 models this year despite industry headwinds - Chinadaily.com.cn

UK, France reiterate commitment to upholding Iran nuclear deal


"Britain and France on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the Iran nuclear deal while acknowledging the need to define a long-term framework to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, said a Downing Street spokesperson.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron made the remarks during a meeting on the margins of the Berlin conference on Libya.

"They agreed on the importance of de-escalation and of working with international partners to find a diplomatic way through the current tensions," the spokesperson said.

France, Britain and Germany said Tuesday that they have triggered the dispute mechanism set up in the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with the hope to preserve the nuclear deal and bring Iran back into full compliance with its commitments.

Iran, however, said its withdrawal from practical commitments under the JCPOA is a reaction to the US exit from the deal in May 2018 and the subsequent sanctions, and also a response to Europe's sluggishness in facilitating Iran's banking transactions and its oil exports.

"Britain, France and Germany, three parties to the Iranian deal, claim that Europe has kept its obligations under JCPOA, however, in reality, they have not imported Iran's oil and have not facilitated Iran's international banking actions," Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif tweeted Thursday.

Meanwhile on Libya, the spokesperson said Johnson and Macron also discussed the ongoing conflict in the war-torn country.

Johnson stressed the need to bring an end to the fighting and for all parties to support peace talks to determine a way forward for the Libyan people, said the spokesperson.

Gathering envoys from the United States, Russia, Britain, France and China, among others, the Berlin conference on Libya was called after warring sides in Libya -- the UN-backed Government of National Accord and the Libyan National Army -- failed to reach a deal in Moscow."

UK, France reiterate commitment to upholding Iran nuclear deal - World - Chinadaily.com.cn

Originally Posted by OhOh

A video of an RT programme.

It appears the hosts will be commentating on an upcoming election.

This programme has two commentators answering the host's questions. Which are regarding the opportunity for one country are able to re-enact their government/industry feat of overtaking the then leader in a particular field. The JFK moon adventure.

Focused, currently on China in a variety of scenarios.

China policy (E2) — RT Front Running

A Russian propaganda programme about the chinkies?

No doubt Mr. Shithole will be instructing his lackeys to repay the compliment with a CCTV epic documentary or too.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

A Russian propaganda programme about the chinkies?

Of the two opinion commentators one has lived in China for some years and the other seems to be a knowledgable economist. They have views, which were probably unlike your own.

But we will never know as you, as usual, fail to comment on the content.

Originally Posted by OhOh

Of the two opinion commentators one has lived in China for some years and the other seems to be a knowledgable economist. They have views, which were probably unlike your own.

But we will never know as you, as usual, fail to comment on the content.

I don't waste my time watching government-mandated propaganda.

That's for fucking idiots like you.

Originally Posted by OhOh

A video of an RT programme.

It appears the hosts will be commentating on an upcoming election.

This programme has two commentators answering the host's questions. Which are regarding the opportunity for one country are able to re-enact their government/industry feat of overtaking the then leader in a particular field. The JFK moon adventure.

Focused, currently on China in a variety of scenarios.

China policy (E2) — RT Front Running

Not a lover of RT but I watched the whole program and found it thought provoking. I think they quite nailed how the USA fueled the rise of China. Certainly worth watching if you have an open mind.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I don't waste my time watching government-mandated propaganda...

...with exception of the propaganda of the govt I am fond of...

Originally Posted by Klondyke

...with exception of the propaganda of the govt I am fond of...

. . . which government are you fond of?

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I don't waste my time watching government-mandated propaganda.

One wonders how RT may be mandated, is it like the necessity to register personal information if one desires an app only obtainable on certain sites?

Is ones electricity with held if one does not have a recording device in ones pocket, living room table or vehicle?

The video, produced to WW satandards, hosted by reasonable people who intelligentlydiscussed topics with apparently knowledgable guests. You may have issues with the producers, you mah have issues the hosts, you may have issues with the "experts", which I am sure you are able and could to present here on TD.

Your blanket comments based on pre-conceptions shows a closed mind unfortunately.

Originally Posted by Hugh Cow

I watched the whole program and found it thought provoking

Thanks for watching.

Similar to mine the hosts led the discussion, they had an agenda to share and the two "experts" did introduce and disagree on some topics, politily but did not engage in shouting matches or threats of "splattering" each other.

Originally Posted by panama hat

which government are you fond of?

Speaking for myself, I approve of any government which delivers what they "print on the outside of the tin", to their citizens. I'll leave it to you to create a list of those that, in your opinion, meet my posted criteria and those that don't.

Originally Posted by OhOh

Speaking for myself, I approve of any government which delivers what they "print on the outside of the tin", to their citizens.

So Russia, Chinastan and North Korea then.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

So Russia, Chinastan and North Korea then.

Going by his posting history - yes. Nothing like transparent governance for him

Stocks, Bond Yields Tumble As Fears Over Coronavirus Outbreak Spread


"Dow futures are down over 100 points, AsiaPac equity markets are down harder, and Treasuries are well bid along with gold after a Chinese officials confirmed the coronavirus can be spread by human-to-human contact, and the deadly disease is spreading to other asian nations.

“Now we can say it is certain that it is a human-to-human transmission phenomenon,” Zhong Nanshan, a scientist who is leading a government-appointed expert panel on the outbreak, said in an interview on state-run television on Monday.

As The New York Times reports, cases have been reported outside China.

The authorities in Thailand detected the new coronavirus last week in two Chinese women who had flown from Wuhan to Bangkok on separate trips. The government said the women, aged 74 and 61, were in good condition.

In Japan, a Chinese man who returned from Wuhan on Jan. 6 was also confirmed to have the disease. He was discharged after five days in a hospital.

South Korea confirmed its first case of the coronavirus on Monday in a 35-year-old Chinese woman from Wuhan who arrived on Sunday at Incheon International Airport, which serves Seoul.

The woman was found with a fever, muscle pain and other symptoms while going through customs and was immediately quarantined for tests, said Jung Eun-kyeong, director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The woman was traveling with five other people intending to spend the Lunar New Year holidays in South Korea and Japan, Ms. Jung said. South Korean officials were running tests on anyone believed to have come in contact with the woman in the plane, she said.

China’s leader, Xi Jinping, said on Monday that the outbreak “must be taken seriously” and that every possible measure should be taken to contain it, according to the state broadcaster CCTV.

Stocks, Yuan, Bond Yields Tumble As Fears Over Coronavirus Outbreak Spread | Zero Hedge

President calls containing outbreak urgent task during Chinese New Year holiday

"President Xi Jinping urged resolute efforts on Monday to contain the spread of pneumonia cases caused by a new strain of coronavirus as cases of the contagion rose to 224, all but six of them confirmed, as of 8 pm on Monday.

Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remark in an instruction on the prevention and control of the disease.

All-out efforts must be made in the prevention and control of the contagion, Xi said, as he called for closer attention to related work.

Given massive population flows during the upcoming holiday of Chinese New Year, which falls on Jan 25, it is an urgent task to properly prevent and control the disease, Xi said.

He urged Party committees and governments at various levels as well as relevant departments to make people's lives and health a top priority, devise meticulous plans, mobilize all available resources and take concrete and effective measures to contain further spread of the sickness.

Every means should be tried to save and treat the infected, identify the cause of the contagion, strengthen case monitoring and standardize diagnostic procedures, Xi added.

He called for timely disclosure of outbreak information and a deepening of international cooperation.

Measures should be taken to guide public opinion, make relevant policies accessible to the public to uphold social stability and ensure people across the country enjoy a peaceful and happy festival, Xi said."

All-out efforts ordered to curb spread of virus - Chinadaily.com.cn



Oh dear, first an unusual livestock virus appears, now an unusual human virus appears. One hopes this isn't a trend.

Any investigation as to determine if any particular religious or genetic groups are more susceptible than others.

One hopes the measures to be taken in those countries affected are approved by UN departments otherwise some may be "detained", tested and experimented on, in large "medical facilities/camps", inaccessible to MSM TV crews.

We've seen what has happened to millions of culled pigs ........

Shades of

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It's probably also being dented by the fact that everyone knows Mr. Shithole is desperately trying to play it down and therefore lying through his teeth about the numbers.

What was the movie again? "Contagion"?

And the ever-vigilant government of New Zealand has decided that inbound passengers need not be screened at all . . . and will take the 'wait-and-see' approach.

Simply amazing

More Debt Diplomacy lovin'.....

Baghdad to send delegates to Russia, Ukraine, China to buy latest air defense — Iraqi MP


"According to the high-ranking official, the lawmakers are looking into obtaining weapons in exchange for Iraqi oil shipments.

Iraq has plans in store to send delegations to Russia, China and Ukraine to discuss buying modern air defense systems to protect its territory from any possible aggression or violation of its sovereignty, says Badr al-Ziyadi, a member of the parliament's security and defense committee.

"The delegations intend to visit such countries as Russia, China and Ukraine, to negotiate the purchase of modern systems to protect Iraq’s airspace," he told As Sabah newspaper.

"The Iraqi parliament is right now forming a joint executive and legislative delegation to visit the developed countries and sign contracts on procuring advanced weapons."

According to al-Ziyadi, the lawmakers are looking into obtaining weapons in exchange for Iraqi oil shipments, similar to the "oil for reconstruction" agreement signed with China recently.

"Many nations indicated [their] readiness to ship modern weapons to Iraq in exchange for oil," the lawmaker said. "This is the best way to ensure the shipment of good weapons to Iraq without corruption and bribery."

According to the legislator, the delegations would also like to talk over completing the installation of modern thermal imaging devices at the border, which will help detect and prevent any terrorist infiltration.

"The inadequate arming of border forces with modern weapons was the result of a mistake in relying on an agreement with the United States which spent enormous sums of money and never fully finished [the project]," al-Ziyadi said.

"This is why the Iraqis must count on themselves and turn to the eastern bloc to equip its army."

Buying Russia’s S-400s and US intervention

Earlier in January, The Wall Street Journal reported citing Iraqi lawmakers that Baghdad was mulling over buying Russia’s S-400 air defense systems and were in negotiations with Moscow. According to the legislators, Iraq decided to step up the consultations because of a looming US troop pullout. According to the WSJ’s sources, Russian officials earlier offered these systems to Iraq. On January 14, US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joey Hood opined that Washington might impose sanctions on Iraq if it does buy the Russian missile defense systems.

Later, commenting on these threats, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said that Moscow did not fear Washington’s sanctions, and knows how to counter those restrictions. Meanwhile, this past September, Al-Ziyadi said that the Iraqi legislature would provide the government with all kinds of support and furnish it with all the legitimate authority and power in the event of a decision to purchase the S-400s.

The S-400 is a Russian medium-and long-range anti-aircraft missile defense system, designated to hit planes and cruise missiles at a distance of 400 km and ballistic targets travelling faster than Mach 10 at a distance of 60 km"'

Baghdad to send delegates to Russia, Ukraine, China to buy latest air defense — Iraqi MP - World - TASS

They should be careful about those cheap knock offs.

I mean look at Iran....