Wu Sike, special envoy for the Middle East from 2009-14, says China can bank on ‘long-standing friendly’ ties to provide strategic support in the region.

Chinese infrastructure investments, cybercrime and speculation about Beijing’s position complicate ceasefire negotiations between Myanmar’s military government and rebel groups, observers say.

Africa’s trade deficit expanded to US$64 billion as China recorded a drop in trade with top partners on continent – South Africa, Angola, Nigeria, the DRC and Egypt – which are predominantly resource-rich nations.

Located near Madagascar, Mauritius could capitalise on its position as a gateway for China to enter the African market, and the tiny island hopes Chinese take an interest in its sugar-based rum.

Observers said the Taliban’s hopes that the completed project will become a link to China’s vast network are unlikely to be shared by Beijing.

With more than 60 countries heading to the polls – including the US, Russia and India – expect a ‘new phase in the geopolitical game’, according to Chinese think tank.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev concluded a visit to China where the two countries pledged to cooperate in areas such as green energy and transport.

Pledge from NPC Standing Committee chair Zhao Leji comes during meeting with Djiboutian counterpart Dileita Mohamed Dileita marking 45 years of diplomatic ties.

Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene says interconnectivity is being prioritised to enhance resource trade and investment flows, and his country is ready and waiting for its two neighbours to act.

Clear reference to tit-for-tat air strikes with Iran comes as Sun meets top leaders and military chiefs during three-day trip to ‘iron brother’ neighbour Pakistan.

Message from Wang Yi comes as he meets Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on last stop of six-nation tour.

Tehran and Islamabad have mounted attacks across each other’s borders to target rebel groups.

Under ex-PM Najib Razak’s tenure, Malaysia saw billions of dollars of Chinese investments mainly via the Belt and Road Initiative, some of which were later axed.

Newly elected President Mohamed Muizzu tells Invest Maldives business forum China is one of his country’s closest allies and developmental partners.

A string of fatal accidents at Chinese-funded nickel smelters in Sulawesi has workers clamouring for better protections, as rumours swirl of cover-ups and victims being made ‘scapegoats’.

The deadly attacks are at least partly seen as a reaction to Chinese investment in the southwestern province of Balochistan, where nationalist rebels are challenging the state.

Several new photos appeared during the president’s annual speech, including family portraits, and images from key political moments.

Despite the bleak employment situation in China, overseas vacancies are increasing as firms tap new markets.

Experts warn China’s legal system needs to fix problems if it wants to help Beijing’s geopolitical ambitions.

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