Beijing has called on Washington to abandon threats of using force against Cuba, lift its unilateral sanctions, and end the embargo imposed on the island following reports alleging that the United States is preparing for a possible military operation against Cuba. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged the United States to cease its threats of...
The UK’s High Court has ruled that the government’s approval of China’s planned large-scale embassy complex in London was lawful, dismissing a legal challenge brought by local residents. The UK government approved China’s proposal in January to build a major embassy complex on the approximately 20,000-square-meter Royal Mint Court site near the Tower of London....
The Chinese government has argued that the new tariffs imposed by the United States on the grounds of “forced labor” are inconsistent with the principles of international trade and has called for their removal. China has criticized the additional tariffs announced by the United States on 60 trading partners over allegations of forced labor. Beijing...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay an official visit to the United States on September 24. Speaking at an event focused on investments in the energy and artificial intelligence sectors, Trump revealed that Xi will travel to Washington for high-level talks. Trump said that a significant portion of their...
The U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) has added a total of 130 scientific and educational institutions from Russia, China, and Iran to its list of organizations it claims pose a threat to U.S. national security. The list includes 33 institutions from Russia, among them some of the country’s leading higher education establishments, such as Lomonosov...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has stated that Moscow and Beijing share a common position against the West’s policies of “regime change,” “double standards,” and “unilateral sanctions.” Lavrov also expressed Russia’s appreciation for China’s balanced approach to the Ukraine crisis. In an article published in the Russian newspaper Kommersant to mark the 25th anniversary of...
More than 260,000 people have been evacuated in Liaoning Province as Typhoon Bavi continues to batter northeastern and eastern China. Authorities remain on high alert as the storm impacts large parts of the country. In Liaoning, where the typhoon made landfall, more than 260,000 residents have been relocated to safer areas, while schools and workplaces...
Profits of China’s industrial enterprises rose 21.1 percent year-on-year in May, maintaining the strong growth momentum recorded in previous months. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the combined profits of industrial companies with annual revenue exceeding 20 million yuan (approximately $2.94 million) increased by 21.1 percent compared with the same month last year....
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that the United Nations (UN) remains important, but its authority and role are not being sufficiently respected in today’s world. Speaking at a press conference, Wang Yi made important remarks regarding global governance and the role of the UN. Emphasizing that the UN remains the most important international institution,...
China has reacted strongly to allegations from the European Union that Chinese military instructors provided training to Russian soldiers. The Chinese government firmly rejected claims made by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, who alleged that Chinese military trainers had been instructing Russian forces involved in the conflict in Ukraine....