The President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, initiated a state visit to China commencing on February 27 and extending until March 2. The visit is marked by scheduled meetings with Chinese leaders aimed at advancing cooperation across various domains and nurturing the longstanding friendship between the two nations. Analysts posit that […]
As the two sessions draw near, political advisors in China are considering additional measures to bolster support for women during the childbearing phase. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released data on January 17, revealing that China’s population decreased by 2.08 million people in 2023, totaling 1.40967 billion. The birth rate stood at 6.39 per […]
In anticipation of the upcoming annual “two sessions,” the press center for China’s legislative and political consultative sessions has officially opened at the Media Center Hotel in Beijing. More than 3,000 reporters have registered to cover the crucial meetings leading up to the second session of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) and the second […]
China and the United States are intensifying their engagement through frequent meetings and visits by officials and business leaders, signaling a commitment to stabilizing ties. Trade chiefs from both nations recently met during the WTO Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, with further interactions expected. Despite positive engagements, underlying tensions persist, particularly in economic, technological, and […]
In a significant geopolitical development, Sweden has cleared the path to join NATO, marking a notable expansion of the boundary of the military standoff between Russia and NATO to the Arctic region. Following in the footsteps of Finland, Sweden’s accession to the US-led military alliance is heightening the complexity and instability of Europe’s security landscape, […]
Airbus, the France-based aircraft manufacturer, issued an apology on Sunday night for an incident at the 2024 Singapore Airshow, where some Chinese visitors claimed they were initially prohibited from visiting an A400M transport aircraft. Airbus stated that it coordinated with the customer and its teams at the show to ensure access for all visitors for […]
Zhou Hongyi, founder and chairman of 360 Security Technology and a member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, predicts that 2024 could be the “year of application” for China in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). Despite acknowledging a gap in determining the technical direction between China and the US, […]
Reports confirm that a group of officially organized Philippine fishing ships recently trespassed into waters near China’s Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea. Sources familiar with the matter state that these actions, perceived as repeated provocations against China’s sovereignty, could prompt China to take more effective measures to control […]
Data from various Chinese platforms reveals that the consumption during China’s traditional Lantern Festival, concluding the two-week celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year, extended the buying fever seen during the Spring Festival holidays. The robust holiday spending, coupled with a stock market rally, marks a strong start to China’s economic growth for the year, […]
In a virtual meeting held on Saturday, G7 leaders, with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, expressed their “unwavering support” for Ukraine as the Russia-Ukraine conflict marked its second anniversary. The G7 leaders issued a statement expressing “concern” about China-Russia business ties, a move refuted by Chinese experts who emphasized China’s longstanding neutral stance […]
