Chinese analysts have forecasted on Thursday that despite some signs of stabilization, China-US relations are likely to remain turbulent in 2024. This prediction arises from expectations that the United States will persist in its US-centric and hegemonic approach to international order, dealing with China accordingly. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, in Wednesday’s annual press […]
The trajectory of China-Philippines relations in 2023 has been marked by fluctuations, evolving from the anticipation of a “golden era” to a critical juncture. The Philippines’ persistent challenges to China’s sovereignty, including the intrusion of ships into the adjacent waters of Ren’ai Jiao (Ren’ai Reef) for repair materials, have heightened tensions. The Philippines’ decision to […]
Amid a backdrop of escalating geopolitical security challenges on various fronts and a deteriorating global security environment, China remained vigilant throughout 2023. The nation successfully fended off foreign military provocations and deterred “Taiwan independence” secessionist forces, while actively contributing to global peace and stability through concrete actions such as foreign exchanges, joint exercises, patrols, peacekeeping, […]
Following the tragic incident where Israeli forces mistakenly killed three Israeli hostages in Gaza, the head of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad reportedly met with Qatar’s prime minister in Oslo to discuss the release of the remaining hostages. Media reports suggest that this meeting could signal hope for another temporary cease-fire, enabling the exchange of […]
Widespread cold fronts have tightened their hold on much of China, pushing temperatures to sub-freezing levels and shattering historic extreme low records in various locations. Authorities have implemented preventive measures to address potential extreme situations caused by the bitter cold. As temperatures plummeted below -40°C in some areas, experts cautioned the public to take precautions […]
Chinese mainland experts have denounced the collaboration between the US and “Taiwan independence” secessionist forces, emphasizing the increased risk of conflict following the recent approval of a $300 million sale of military data link equipment to Taiwan by the US. According to a Pentagon release cited by Reuters on Saturday, the US State Department greenlit […]
As December ushers in one of the busiest periods for the Qianhai and Shekou Area, part of the China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone in Shenzhen, the bustling scenes exemplify the “Shenzhen speed” – the rapid transformation from a fishing village to a global metropolis. Marking the 45th anniversary of China’s reform and opening-up, the […]
The Chinese Embassy in the US organized an event to mark the 52nd anniversary of Ping-Pong Diplomacy, invoking the historic event’s spirit to encourage enhanced wisdom and action for thawing the current stalemate in bilateral relations. Chinese Ambassador Xie Feng emphasized the need for the two sides to draw inspiration from this chapter of friendly […]
In a bid to further enhance cross-border trade and investment, China has announced plans to expand high-level opening-up initiatives by optimizing business procedures and enhancing transaction efficiency. The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) disclosed on Friday that pilot programs for high-level opening-up policies would be extended across key regions, including Shanghai, Jiangsu, Guangdong, Beijing, […]
China released its economic indicators for November, revealing robust growth in industrial output at 6.6 percent, the fastest in nearly two years, and steady retail sales with a year-on-year increase of 10.1 percent, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The positive data, attributed in part to a low base effect, indicates […]
