Chinese authorities swiftly responded to Fitch’s decision to downgrade China’s sovereign credit rating outlook from stable to negative, asserting the nation’s enduring long-term growth prospects and its government’s capability and resolve to maintain sound sovereign credit. Chinese economists criticized Fitch’s move, denouncing it as biased and methodologically flawed. They argued that Fitch’s decision failed to […]
A leading Australian opposition lawmaker visiting Taiwan this week has highlighted the importance of security cooperation between Taiwan and Australia. In a meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen Monday, Andrew Wallace, the deputy chair of Australia’s Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, said that in an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, security cooperation is “paramount.” “Taiwan […]
Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Tuesday in a sign of mutual support and shared opposition to Western democracies amid Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. “We would like to express our highest appreciation and admiration for the successes that you have achieved over the years and, above all, over the last […]
China’s overcapacity in the clean energy sector will be temporary as long as global demand for green transitions holds up, according to two prominent Chinese former economic officials, who said that more market opportunities should be explored through the Belt and Road Initiative. Last year China saw robust growth in installed capacity and exports of […]
The Trends Center for Research and Consultation has released a comprehensive report titled “Advancing China and Enhancing Chinese-Emirati Relations,” shedding light on the burgeoning collaboration between the two nations across multiple sectors, spanning trade, investment, technology, and culture. Highlighting the UAE’s pivotal role in the land segment of the “Belt and Road” initiative, the report […]
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Chen Xiaodong and the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines filed formal complaints with Philippine authorities on Monday regarding recent unauthorized entry by Philippine vessels into waters near Ren’ai Jiao. Experts speaking to the Global Times suggest that tensions in the South China Sea are expected to escalate further, particularly with perceived […]
High-ranking Chinese officials convened with leaders from global organizations and businesses on Monday as the China Development Forum (CDF) wrapped up in Beijing. The meetings reaffirmed China’s dedication to high-quality development and extensive opening-up to generate more opportunities globally. With the CDF concluded, attention now shifts to the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), slated to […]
Nauru’s decision to adhere to the one-China principle and reestablish diplomatic ties with China in January has been hailed by Chinese President Xi Jinping as a move in line with historical trends. During a meeting with visiting Nauruan President David Adeang in Beijing on Monday, Xi expressed that the new chapter in China-Nauru relations signifies […]
As four suspects connected to the deadly shooting at a music venue in the Moscow Region have been brought to court, the question of “who is behind the attack” remains unclear. The US and the West blamed the Islamic State as the perpetrator of the attack and denied any Ukraine involvement. However, this explanation has […]
