The 2023 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou) concluded on Sunday, emerging as a pivotal platform to bridge the substantial “understanding deficit” between nations and civilizations. The conference, themed “China’s New Endeavors amid Unprecedented Global Changes,” attracted 70 international guests from over 30 countries and regions, marking the 10th anniversary of this significant event. President Xi Jinping, […]
The toxic smog lingering over India in the aftermath of the Diwali festival has once again highlighted the disparity in the efforts made by New Delhi and Beijing to combat persistent air pollution. While Beijing enjoys clearer skies and significantly lower PM2.5 concentrations, three Indian cities, including the capital, recently secured positions among the world’s […]
This picture taken on November 15, 2023 shows rescued cats gathering at an animal shelter in Taicang, Jiangsu province. – Most people in China do not eat cat meat, but an illegal market thriving in areas including Guangdong province and neighbouring Guangxi slaughters an estimated four million for food each year, according to Humane Society […]
BEIJING – At a prominent security forum held in Beijing, Chinese and Russian military leaders took aim at the United States, even as China’s second most senior military official expressed a commitment to strengthening defense ties with Washington. The absence of regular communication between the U.S. and Chinese militaries has raised concerns in Washington, particularly […]
In a determined effort to combat telecom fraud, China has witnessed a notable decline in both the number of cases and property losses since August, with figures showing a 24% year-on-year reduction in cases and a 20.5% decrease in property losses. This announcement was made by Wang Zhizhong, Vice Minister of Public Security, during a […]
The US Commerce Department has issued a final determination on Friday, confirming that five Chinese solar panel companies have been evading anti-dumping and countervailing duties by rerouting their operations through Southeast Asian countries. This decision comes in the wake of a preliminary finding made in December that had already ruled against four Chinese firms. While […]
On Thursday, former US President Donald Trump entered a plea of not guilty to criminal charges connected to suspected attempts to overturn the 2020 US presidential election results. Trump referred to the case as “a persecution of a political opponent.” This marks the third criminal case related to the Capitol riots on January 6, 2021, […]
A series of recent drone attacks on civilian facilities in Moscow has escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine. While Russian authorities have blamed Ukraine for the attacks, Ukraine has not formally admitted responsibility. This situation is further complicating efforts to find a political solution to the crisis. Chinese analysts suggest that some Western countries, led […]
French President Emmanuel Macron recently voiced concerns about the emergence of so-called “new imperialism” in the South Pacific during his five-day visit to the region, which includes stops in New Caledonia and Papua New Guinea. This visit marks the first time a French president has traveled to independent countries in the Pacific, highlighting France’s perceived […]
As extreme heat engulfs the world, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a stark warning on Thursday, stating that the “era of global boiling has arrived.” July is on track to become the hottest month ever recorded, adding to the month-long heatwave experienced globally. China, in particular, is grappling with concurrent climate disasters. While sizzling temperatures […]
