Israeli forces strike Houthi targets in Yemen, killing 6

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Israeli forces strike Houthi targets in Yemen, killing 6

2024-12-27 09:30 Last Updated At：12-28 00:37

Israeli forces on Thursday launched a massive barrage of strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in the latest exchange of attacks between Israel and the Iranian-backed armed group, killing at least six people and wounding more than 40 others.

The Israel Defense Forces said in a statement it had launched "intelligence-based" airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled military targets on Yemen's western coast and inland Yemen.

Israel's warplanes hit Houthi-used infrastructure in the Sanaa International Airport, and the Hezyaz and Ras Kanatib power stations, both located in Houthi-controlled areas, as well as the ports of Hodeidah, Salif, and Ras Kanatib on the western coast.

Israeli sources told the Jerusalem Post that the attacks were carried out with the United States informed.

The Israeli airstrikes came a day after Houthis launched multiple long-range rocket and drone attacks on the Israeli cities of Tel Aviv and Ashkelon.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who observed the attacks said Israel is determined to eradicate the Houthis, which he called Iran's proxy. "We will persist until we get the job done," he said in a social media post.

Meanwhile, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz pledged to "hunt down all the Houthi leaders and strike them, just as we have done elsewhere" to "eliminate threats against Israel." In a statement aired by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, the group vowed to respond to the Israeli assaults, saying it "will launch retaliatory long-range rocket attacks against Israeli cities."

Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi said Israel launched attacks on civilian facilities in Yemen, but Israel's threats are evidence of failure against Yemen.

The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have been launching regular rocket and drone attacks against Israel and disrupting "Israeli-linked" shipping in the Red Sea since November 2023 to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza amid their conflict with Israelis.

CMG event highlights global competitive edge of Chinese brands

2024-12-27 22:37 Last Updated At：23:07

Attendees at a China Media Group (CMG) event expressed enthusiasm for the growing trend of Chinese brands moving up the global value chain, producing and marketing high-quality products that are redefining the image of China-made products.

The CMG's CCTV business channel recorded its New Year's Eve Speech program at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Thursday evening. The event invited business leaders from prominent Chinese manufacturing enterprises to share their experiences in expanding into global markets.

"When Chinese brands go global, what people truly experience is a transformation in their quality of life. In product development, we prioritize meeting consumer needs through technological innovation. Gree's slogan is 'Made in China, Loved by the World.' We want people to understand China through the use of our products," said Dong Mingzhu, chairwoman of Gree Electric Appliances, a leading home appliance giant.

Other speakers shared their insights on the globalization process of Chinese brands, emphasizing how innovation and quality have enabled Chinese companies to make a global impact and demonstrate their international competitiveness.

As part of this globalization process, Chinese enterprises are actively integrating into local communities and contributing to the development of local industrial chains.

"In recent years, we have focused on the domestic market while expanding internationally, working tirelessly to enhance the global influence of Chinese clothing brands and amplify China's voice in international fashion. With China's growing overall strength, Chinese brands are now accelerating their movement toward the mid-to-high end of global value chains. We firmly believe that in the future, more Chinese brands will step onto the global stage," said Gao Dekang, founder and chairman of Bosideng, one of China's leading clothing brands.

The program will be broadcast at 22:30 on December 31st, New Year's Eve.