Experts assessing the current confrontational U.S. policy toward the People’s Republic of China (PRC) regarding Taiwan typically focus on the island’s economic and strategic importance. That is undoubtedly a key reason for Washington’s hardening attitude on the issue. Taiwan is a significant economic player in East Asia, and perhaps even more important, it is now […]
According to China’s deputy foreign minister, a peaceful resolution and the cessation of hostilities would be more beneficial to Beijing’s interests than the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. A Ukrainian diplomat on Sunday said China pursues its own interests, but could bring about peace with regard to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war through its mediation […]
China has passed a recently updated anti-espionage law while their President, Xi Jinping, aims to enhance national security amidst various conflicts with the United States The law was approved during a Standing Committee meeting of the National People’s Congress (NPC) on Wednesday, and will take effect on July 1, according to a notice on the NPC website. Mr Xi has used his decade in power to emphasise security concerns as friction with the US increased over issues including Taiwan, the treatment […]
SUDAN-Crises; Chinese embassies in Egypt, Ethiopia, and Eritrea are closely monitoring the security situation, and have sent assistance teams along the border ports to assist Chinese nationals seeking to evacuate from Sudan amid escalating conflict in the country. Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, emphasized on Tuesday that the Central Committee of […]
The relations between the US and China have soured since Russia’s complete invasion of Ukraine. Xi Jinping’s reluctance to openly criticize Russian aggression and cut ties with Putin has led to a fresh crisis in Sino-US relations. The two nations’ amicable high-level diplomatic interactions have virtually ceased, and the language used in political and media circles, both in China and the U.S., has become increasingly bitter. Vladimir Putin, who aspires to befriend Beijing against the West, stands to benefit from this. However, European diplomacy could thwart the Kremlin’s plans, as explained […]
Since the Indian and Chinese militaries have been engaged in a three-year standoff in eastern Ladakh, it will mark the first visit by a Chinese defense minister to India. Beijing: Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu will visit India this week to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) defence ministers’ meeting to be held in New Delhi on April 27 and 28, the Chinese defence ministry announced on Tuesday. It will be the first visit by a Chinese defence minister to India since Indian and […]
The sovereignty of certain nations was recently questioned by a Chinese Ambassador. Following recent statements by a Chinese envoy who questioned the sovereign status of former Soviet countries, a spokesperson of the Chinese foreign ministry clarified that China respects the sovereignty of these nations. The spokesperson added that China was among the first nations to establish relations with the newly created countries. This clarification from Beijing came after the controversial remarks made by the Chinese envoy during an interview with French television. TASS agency quoted Mao Ning, a spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry as saying, “Since the inception of diplomatic relations, China has always adhered to the principle of mutual respect and equal treatment while fostering bilateral relations of friendship and cooperation. China respects the sovereign status of the republics that were founded after […]
In recent years, China has emerged as a major global power, with a booming economy and a growing influence in international affairs. However, despite its many successes, China still faces challenges in building trust with the rest of the world. One key factor in this is transparency. Transparency refers to the openness and accountability of […]
China has taken another giant leap forward in its quest to become a space superpower by successfully launching the first module of its new space station on April 6th. The new space station, named Tiangong, will replace China’s previous space lab, Tiangong-2, which was decommissioned in 2019. The module, named Tianhe, was launched from the […]
On April 10th, China’s top e-commerce company, Alibaba, was hit with a record antitrust fine of $2.8 billion by Chinese regulators. This penalty comes after an investigation that found Alibaba had abused its dominant market position by forcing merchants to sell exclusively on its platforms and imposing unfair fees. The antitrust investigation was initiated last […]
