As of Friday, the 12th Amendment to the Criminal Law has officially been implemented, introducing substantial changes to combat corporate bribery and reinforce penalties for related crimes. Authorities from the National People’s Congress Law Committee, Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuratorate, and Ministry of Public Security made this announcement, aiming to address existing weaknesses in […]
During his visit to Australia on Thursday, Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. adopted a stern stance on the South China Sea disputes against China. His push for greater security cooperation with allies has sparked concerns among Chinese experts, who view it as an attempt to involve Australia in the Philippines’ provocative and confrontational strategy. […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his annual State of the Nation Address, projecting confidence in Russia’s development amidst Western pressure and the ongoing military operation in Ukraine. Analysts suggest Putin is signaling that Russia is unfazed and even content with the current situation, awaiting talks with the US. Chinese analysts note Russia’s better-than-expected economic performance, […]
China has published its statistical communique on national economic and social development in 2023, reinforcing that the economy sustained recovery momentum and achieved substantial progress in high-quality development despite internal and external challenges. Released just before the annual two sessions, a key political gathering, the comprehensive communique provides insights into the economic landscape, laying the […]
The private Caixin Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for February reached 50.9, a slight increase from January’s 50.8, marking the fourth consecutive month in expansion territory. This suggests a continual improvement in the Chinese economy. The manufacturing production index, new orders index, and new export orders index showed growth within the expansion range, with the […]
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, […]
