China is preparing to celebrate the 15th anniversary of its overseas naval escort missions on Tuesday, marking a significant contribution to global peace and stability amid the nation’s transition in naval strategy from near seas defense to far seas protection, according to experts. In accordance with UN Security Council resolutions, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army […]
China-US relations experienced a tumultuous year in 2023, marked by incidents such as the “balloon incident” and Washington’s continuous efforts to confront China across various fronts. However, the summit meeting in San Francisco in November between the heads of state provided a temporary detente, emphasizing areas of cooperation. While competition remains a dominant theme, increased […]
Speaking at the Global Times Annual Conference 2024, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Rear Admiral Yang Yi highlighted the fundamental difference in perspectives between China and Western powers, particularly the US, regarding the path of China’s development. While China advocates peaceful development, Western powers, led by the US, perceive China as inevitably seeking hegemony, […]
Wu Shicun, President of the National Institute for South China Sea Studies, delivered a cautionary message at the GT Annual Conference 2024, predicting an escalation in the US-led militarization of the South China Sea in the coming years. Assessing the situation, Wu highlighted a turbulent period in the region since the beginning of the year, […]
A spokesperson for the China National Space Administration (CNSA) expressed confusion and refuted recent claims by U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns that China lacks interest in collaborating with the U.S. on lunar exploration. The CNSA argues that it is the U.S., not China, responsible for the strained collaboration, labeling Burns’ statements as an attempt […]
In a notable development, senior military officials from China and the US engaged in a virtual meeting on Thursday night, marking the first high-level military dialogue in over a year. Both sides highlighted the significance of exchanges and dialogue during the video call, but the Chinese delegation emphasized that healthy, stable, and sustainable military ties […]
The local governments of Gansu and Qinghai provinces, struck by a powerful earthquake, have committed to immediate actions to ensure affected residents have shelter amid sub-freezing temperatures and receive essential life necessities. Specialized and timely medical treatment is being organized for those injured during the disaster. Gansu’s emergency management bureau announced on Thursday that the […]
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 […]
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 […]
