The chunyun, or Spring Festival travel rush, commenced on Friday, initiating the world’s largest annual human migration, with expectations to reach a new record of 9 billion passenger trips over the 40-day peak period. As the bustling scenes unfold in transportation hubs and markets nationwide, the anticipated Chinese New Year holidays are poised to contribute […]
In a significant development on Wednesday, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) closely monitored a US destroyer’s transit through the Taiwan Straits, marking the first such move since Lai Ching-te’s victory in the Taiwan regional election. Experts argue that this provocative action sends a troubling signal and escalates tensions in the region. The Chinese Defense […]
China’s Foreign Ministry strongly criticized the European Commission’s economic security plan on Thursday, asserting that the move would escalate global apprehensions about the EU’s increasing protectionism and unilateralism. The plan, reportedly targeting China, has raised concerns about its potential impact on investment, trade, and technological cooperation. China’s prominent business group in the EU warned that […]
Rebecca Needham, acting political counsellor of the New Zealand Embassy in China, expressed her enthusiasm for exploring winter tourism in Northeast China, particularly the popularity of skiing and winter sports among Chinese tourists. Needham, part of a diplomatic delegation comprising senior officials from various foreign embassies and consulates in China, visited Jingpo Lake and Snow […]
Hong Kong officials, legal experts, and policy advisors have pushed back against comments made by some Western countries and experts at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meeting in Geneva. They argued that unfounded and inaccurate remarks about Hong Kong stem from misconceptions and a lack of understanding of the situation in the city. […]
China and Uzbekistan upgraded their bilateral ties to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership during talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Beijing. The elevation of diplomatic relations signifies a new era in China-Uzbekistan cooperation, with increased collaboration expected in both traditional and emerging sectors. President Xi emphasized the deep-rooted friendship […]
China and Nauru have officially resumed diplomatic relations, marking a significant development ten days after Nauru severed its ties with Taiwan. The move highlights the wide acceptance of the one-China principle, reaffirming it as a consensus and fundamental norm in international relations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi engaged in talks with Nauru’s Minister for Foreign […]
In a move signaling proactive efforts to ensure a stable economic recovery in 2024, Chinese policymakers announced a set of major policies to stimulate the country’s economy. These measures include a reduction in the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for banks, injecting nearly $140 billion into the economy, and adjustments to refinancing and rediscount rates. The […]
As China prepares for the upcoming annual two sessions – the National People’s Congress (NPC) and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) – scheduled for March, various provincial-level regions have initiated their local sessions. In Shanghai, the 14th CPPCC Shanghai Committee launched its second plenary session on Monday, marking the […]
NATO has initiated its most extensive military exercise since the Cold War, mobilizing approximately 90,000 troops for the Steadfast Defender 2024 drills scheduled to run until May. The massive exercise, involving over 50 ships, 80 fighter jets, helicopters, drones, and more than 1,100 combat vehicles, including tanks and infantry fighting vehicles, has drawn criticism from […]
