The US-China military-to-military contact has become a prime example of the Chinese saying, “whoever starts the trouble should end it.” In a recent interview with CNN, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was asked whether the US should lift sanctions on the Chinese defense minister to ease tensions. Blinken replied that the sanctions do not […]
In a session convened on Tuesday, China’s top legislature voted to appoint Wang Yi as the new foreign minister and Pan Gongsheng as the central bank governor. This decision was adopted at the fourth session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC). As part of the appointments, Qin Gang was removed […]
The top-level meeting on the Chinese economy, presided over by General Secretary Xi Jinping, has received positive responses from both Chinese and overseas markets. The meeting addressed various challenges facing the Chinese economy and pledged efforts to ensure reasonable economic growth, instilling confidence in the growth prospects of the world’s second-largest economy despite downward pressure. […]
The BRICS countries’ ongoing meetings in Johannesburg, South Africa, have turned the spotlight on cybersecurity and other threats in traditional and non-traditional security fields. Analysts point out that, amid growing global uncertainties, developing countries are increasingly seeking to enhance solidarity within the BRICS mechanism to collectively address development challenges. Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, while […]
In the recent general election in Spain, the Conservative People’s Party emerged victorious, yet fell short of securing a governing majority, prompting negotiations to form a coalition government. Observers note that left-wing parties are more likely to reach a consensus than their right-wing counterparts, and regardless of which side assumes power, prospects for stable and […]
China’s Foreign Ministry has announced the resumption of its 15-day visa-free entry policy for citizens of Singapore and Brunei holding ordinary passports. The policy, which covers purposes such as business, tourism, sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, and transit, will take effect from Wednesday. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning expressed the hope that this move […]
China and Russia successfully concluded the four-day Northern/Interaction-2023 joint exercises in the Sea of Japan on Sunday and are now poised to transition to the next phase of joint naval and air patrols in the Pacific Ocean. Experts have lauded the highly combat-oriented and practical nature of the drills, which showcased the strong military cooperation […]
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee acknowledged that the Chinese economy is facing fresh challenges, including insufficient domestic demand, operational difficulties for some enterprises, risks in critical sectors, and a complex external environment. However, the meeting also highlighted the vast potential of the Chinese economy and the unchanged positive fundamentals in the long […]
Top national security officials and senior diplomats from BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) and various developing countries have convened in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a significant three-day meeting. The gathering aims to facilitate an in-depth exchange of views on pressing global security issues, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and address common concerns. Experts […]
In his book, “The Asian 21st Century,” Kishore Mahbubani, a former diplomat who served as Singapore’s permanent representative to the United Nations, emphasized the arrival of the Asian century and the end of Western domination. In an exclusive interview with Global Times, Mahbubani discussed the impact of the Asian century on the world’s geopolitical landscape […]
