The simmering dispute between China and the Philippines over the latter’s unauthorized transportation of construction materials to Ren’ai Jiao (Ren’ai Reef) has escalated as Western countries, led by the US, express backing for the Philippines. In contrast, China’s measured and legitimate responses have been criticized. China’s Foreign Ministry, in a second statement within days, called […]
In a recent development reported by the Financial Times, China and the US are set to open new lines of communication to address contentious issues. Under this potential mechanism, both countries are likely to engage in discussions about South China Sea matters, broader maritime issues, economic and trade concerns, and other issues of mutual interest. […]
As the 2023 BRICS summit is scheduled to be held in South Africa later this month, some voices from Western media have tried to magnify divergences among members, suggesting that it might impact the unity and development of the organization in the future. However, relevant countries have refuted these claims. Chinese analysts emphasized that different […]
China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) has made its debut on Chinese social media, encouraging citizens to report suspected spy activities and released a video showcasing major incidents like the 2019 Hong Kong riots and Huawei’s Meng Wanzhou’s return. In response, the US expressed concerns over the mobilization of Chinese society for counterintelligence and espionage […]
Amidst rising tensions surrounding Taiwan, Lai Ching-te, the secessionist deputy regional leader and candidate for the upcoming regional leadership election, is planning a transit visit to the US in August. This visit coincides with the one-year anniversary of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s contentious visit to the island, further adding to the simmering tensions. Reacting […]
The US State Department extends an invitation to China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit the US, but the Chinese side has not provided any information regarding the invitation as of press time. This comes amidst ongoing tensions between the two nations, particularly concerning sensitive issues like Taiwan. Chinese experts have expressed that the US […]
China and France reaffirmed their commitment to joint action on multilateral and global matters during the 9th High-Level Economic and Financial Dialogue between the two nations. The dialogue, held in Beijing and co-chaired by Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and French Minister of Economy, Finance, and Industry and Digital Sovereignty Bruno Le Maire, resulted in […]
Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee and a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will lead a Chinese Party and government delegation to North Korea on Wednesday. The visit is to participate in activities marking the 70th anniversary of the Korean War […]
The US-China military-to-military contact has become a prime example of the Chinese saying, “whoever starts the trouble should end it.” In a recent interview with CNN, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was asked whether the US should lift sanctions on the Chinese defense minister to ease tensions. Blinken replied that the sanctions do not […]
In a session convened on Tuesday, China’s top legislature voted to appoint Wang Yi as the new foreign minister and Pan Gongsheng as the central bank governor. This decision was adopted at the fourth session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC). As part of the appointments, Qin Gang was removed […]
