Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s upcoming visit to the United States faces considerable challenges as partisan disputes between Democrats and Republicans, coupled with the persistent Gaza conflict, could impede progress on aid deals. Although President Joe Biden extended the invitation to break a deadlock in Congress over Ukraine’s aid, analysts caution that serious obstacles may hinder […]
Chinese veteran short track speed skater Fan Kexin marked her comeback at the ISU Short Track World Cup in Beijing on December 9, ending her nearly two-year hiatus post the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Part of China’s gold-winning squad in the 2,000-meter mixed relay at the Olympics, Fan clinched two silver medals in her events […]
In November, China witnessed a decline in both consumer prices and factory prices, attributed to decreasing commodity prices. Despite concerns raised by foreign media about deflation risks, China is actively implementing policies to bolster the real estate sector amid ongoing adjustments and foster broader economic recovery in the coming year, experts have stated. According to […]
In a recent UN Security Council session, China voiced deep disappointment and regret regarding the US’ veto of a draft resolution calling for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. Chinese Ambassador to the UN Zhang Jun criticized the US for its perceived hypocrisy and double standards, emphasizing the urgency of halting the conflict to prevent a […]
In a significant milestone for China’s private aerospace sector, the ZQ-2 Y3 rocket, developed by the privately-owned company LandSpace, successfully launched on Saturday morning from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu Province. This achievement marks the second successful flight of the ZQ-2 series rocket by LandSpace, showcasing the capability of Chinese private companies in […]
In a press conference on Friday, China’s Foreign Ministry expressed its welcome for measures facilitating people-to-people exchanges between China and other nations. China stands prepared to collaborate with these countries to establish favorable conditions, ensuring smooth movement and providing greater convenience for individuals, as highlighted by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin. The announcement follows the […]
The Philippines has lodged an accusation against the Chinese coastguard, alleging the use of water cannon to obstruct three government boats engaged in their routine resupply mission near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The incident occurred near the Scarborough Shoal, a territory claimed by both nations. The reef, seized by Beijing in […]
In a recent meeting attended by China’s top leaders, an emphasis was placed on strengthening economic vitality, managing risks, and enhancing social expectations to consolidate and fortify the positive trajectory of economic recovery. As part of the economic assessment and policymaking for 2024, the gathering, speculated to precede the annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC), […]
The State Council, China’s cabinet, has released a detailed plan to advance the institutional opening-up of the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ). In a recent press conference, officials elaborated on various aspects of the plan, covering cross-border data transfer, security management, and aligning with high-standard international economic and trade rules. The comprehensive plan, […]
In preparation for the annual Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC), China’s top leaders convened a key meeting on Friday to discuss economic policies for 2024. The session emphasized the need to reinforce economic vitality, manage risks, and enhance social expectations to solidify and strengthen the positive momentum of the economic upturn. Analysts view this gathering […]
