US Senate confirms Asia hand Kurt Campbell as country’s No 2 diplomat
Kurt Campbell’s selection for the position reflected the importance of the US-China relationship.
Chinese embassy rejects ‘groundless’ Dutch hacking claims
The Dutch intelligence agency said it uncovered a Chinese-state-backed attempt to use malware to spy on a computer network that’s used by the country’s armed forces.
The Dutch intelligence agency said it uncovered a Chinese-state-backed attempt to use malware to spy on a computer network that’s used by the country’s armed forces.
Beijing tells Guatemala to break ties with Taiwan if it wants trade relations
The central American country’s foreign minister has said it hopes to develop a commercial relationship with mainland China.
The central American country’s foreign minister has said it hopes to develop a commercial relationship with mainland China.
China, Norway call for ‘immediate ceasefire in Gaza’ as foreign ministers meet
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Norway’s Espen Barth Eide exchange ‘in-depth views’ on Middle East situation during talks in Beijing.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Norway’s Espen Barth Eide exchange ‘in-depth views’ on Middle East situation during talks in Beijing.
‘Show our swords’: Beijing must harden stance in the South China Sea, expert says
Chinese maritime expert Wu Shicun warns the year ahead will see ‘unprecedented and disturbing’ challenges in the contested waters.
Chinese maritime expert Wu Shicun warns the year ahead will see ‘unprecedented and disturbing’ challenges in the contested waters.
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US, China officials to meet in Beijing this week, furthering economy talks
Discussions will cover topics including the macroeconomic outlook, the two countries’ investment-screening regimes and coordination on debt and climate change, officials said.
China urged to boost Middle East ties in peace drive as Gaza risks spill over
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.
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.
China tips cross-border travel to hit pre-pandemic levels over Lunar New Year
Immigration authorities say 1.8 million trips will be made in and out of the mainland each day, more than triple last year’s levels.
Immigration authorities say 1.8 million trips will be made in and out of the mainland each day, more than triple last year’s levels.
Trump says would impose tariffs on China again if re-elected in November
The former US president said he would impose more tariffs - possibly in excess of 60 per cent - on China if he is elected again, but was not planning another trade war.
The former US president said he would impose more tariffs - possibly in excess of 60 per cent - on China if he is elected again, but was not planning another trade war.
Russia and China compare notes on ‘military use of artificial intelligence’
Meeting ‘confirms the closeness of the Russian and Chinese approaches’, Russian statement says.
Meeting ‘confirms the closeness of the Russian and Chinese approaches’, Russian statement says.
Chinese firms agree to raise investment in DRC copper-cobalt mining deal
Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will increase input from US$3 billion to US$7 billion as part of the Sicomines joint venture.
Sinohydro Corp and China Railway Group will increase input from US$3 billion to US$7 billion as part of the Sicomines joint venture.
Beijing uses pinyin terms to double down on its claims over South China Sea
It comes amid an increased number of flare-ups with the Philippines in the hotly contested waterway.
It comes amid an increased number of flare-ups with the Philippines in the hotly contested waterway.
China keeps close eye on Philippine supply mission to Second Thomas Shoal
China Coast Guard says Philippine boat supplied an ‘illegal’ vessel but Manila says it has the right to resupply its troops stationed there.
China Coast Guard says Philippine boat supplied an ‘illegal’ vessel but Manila says it has the right to resupply its troops stationed there.
Will expectations and ‘trust issues’ thwart China’s peace efforts in Myanmar?
Chinese infrastructure investments, cybercrime and speculation about Beijing’s position complicate ceasefire negotiations between Myanmar’s military government and rebel groups, observers say.
Chinese infrastructure investments, cybercrime and speculation about Beijing’s position complicate ceasefire negotiations between Myanmar’s military government and rebel groups, observers say.
Chinese foreign friendship chief goes on tour to boost US ties
The visit is designed to ‘deepen the friendship between the two peoples and advance cooperation between sister cities’ through non-official channels
The visit is designed to ‘deepen the friendship between the two peoples and advance cooperation between sister cities’ through non-official channels
Xi, Biden to speak ‘relatively soon’ as Taiwan, Ukraine, Middle East issues loom
After meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirms two leaders will speak ‘on the phone sooner than later’.
After meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirms two leaders will speak ‘on the phone sooner than later’.
European solar makers seek ‘emergency’ EU steps to block Chinese ‘oversupply’
Glut of PV modules from China has triggered ‘drastic reduction in prices’, ESMC says in letter to European Commission, calling for three-pronged response within weeks, or import curbs in case that is not feasible.
Glut of PV modules from China has triggered ‘drastic reduction in prices’, ESMC says in letter to European Commission, calling for three-pronged response within weeks, or import curbs in case that is not feasible.
China ‘willing to keep in touch’ with S Korea on first Wang Yi-Cho Tae-yul call
Nearly three weeks since Cho Tae-yul became South Korean foreign minister, the first phone call with China’s Wang Yi has yet to take place.
Nearly three weeks since Cho Tae-yul became South Korean foreign minister, the first phone call with China’s Wang Yi has yet to take place.
China-Africa trade hit US$282 billion in 2023 but Africa’s trade deficit widens
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.
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.
China’s new defence minister urges ‘closest’ relations with Russian counterpart
Dong Jun, who assumed his new post in December, tells Sergei Shoigu that Beijing and Moscow should ‘elevate the relations between the two militaries to a higher level’.
Dong Jun, who assumed his new post in December, tells Sergei Shoigu that Beijing and Moscow should ‘elevate the relations between the two militaries to a higher level’.
