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 […]
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), new home prices in China’s first-tier cities experienced a 0.3 percent decline in January compared to December, narrowing 0.1 percentage point from the previous month. Similarly, secondary market prices edged down by 1 percent in January compared to December, also narrowing by 0.1 percentage point. […]
During the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu emphasized the importance of the G20 adhering to its original mission of promoting international economic cooperation. He urged the improvement of the mechanism for macroeconomic policy cooperation, prioritization of development issues, and collaboration for advancing global economic governance […]
