News: On Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced the termination of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on barley imported from Australia, effective from Saturday. The decision comes as changes in China’s barley market have rendered these duties unnecessary. In May 2020, MOFCOM had imposed a 73.6 percent anti-dumping duty and a 6.9 percent countervailing duty […]
On Friday, several Chinese government agencies and the country’s central bank made a commitment to promptly implement additional, targeted, and vigorous policy measures to support sustained economic recovery in the second half of 2023. This move signals the Chinese government’s proactive response to economic changes and challenges while aiming to boost growth. In recent days, […]
On Thursday, former US President Donald Trump entered a plea of not guilty to criminal charges connected to suspected attempts to overturn the 2020 US presidential election results. Trump referred to the case as “a persecution of a political opponent.” This marks the third criminal case related to the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, […]
An international nongovernmental organization that focuses on business and leadership mentoring aimed to connect different generations of leaders to create platforms for effective mentorships will hold their annual summit in Lagos this weekend. The 2023 International Business Summit which promises to raise the bar in cross-generational mentorship matching aims to create a conducive platform for […]
The Chinese Ambassador to Russia, Zhang Hanhui, has asserted that NATO is the major cause of the aggravation of the Ukrainian crisis. In an interview with TASS News Agency, Zhang pointed to instances in Kosovo, Libya, and Afghanistan as examples of how NATO’s actions have fueled tensions, broken stability, and encouraged separatism. Zhang stated that […]
As the 2023 BRICS summit is scheduled to be held in South Africa later this month, some voices from Western media have tried to magnify divergences among members, suggesting that it might impact the unity and development of the organization in the future. However, relevant countries have refuted these claims. Chinese analysts emphasized that different […]
China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has made its debut on Chinese social media, encouraging citizens to report suspected spy activities and released a video showcasing major incidents like the 2019 Hong Kong riots and Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou’s return. In response, the US expressed concerns over the mobilization of Chinese society for counterintelligence and espionage […]
Amidst rising tensions surrounding Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, the secessionist deputy regional leader and candidate for the upcoming regional leadership election, is planning a transit visit to the US in August. This visit coincides with the one-year anniversary of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s contentious visit to the island, further adding to the simmering tensions. Reacting […]
The US is making efforts to forge a closer security alliance with Japan and South Korea, with a historic joint statement being pushed for during a meeting at Camp David this month. The key objective is to establish a mechanism where each nation agrees to consult the others in case of an attack. However, experts […]
The US State Department extends an invitation to China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit the US, but the Chinese side has not provided any information regarding the invitation as of press time. This comes amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly concerning sensitive issues like Taiwan. Chinese experts have expressed that the US […]
