Putin to Attend as Beijing Bolsters Ties with Sanctions Hit Russia Ahead of U.S. Elections Beijing, August 26, 2025 — Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host more than 20 world leaders next week at a high-stakes regional security forum, marking a significant display of Global South solidarity and a renewed diplomatic push in […]
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an hour long phone conversation on Monday, focusing on the future of BRICS, the G20, and strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, according to official statements from both governments. In a statement released by Brazil’s presidential office, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to […]
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected China’s criticism of his recent remarks about Taiwan, saying he was “just stating facts” and urging Beijing not to twist his words into a provocation. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, President Marcos defended his earlier comments on the Taiwan Strait and regional security, asserting that his […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day extension of the tariff truce with China, pushing the deadline to November 10, in an effort to ease tensions and allow space for renewed trade negotiations between the world’s two largest economies. The move comes amid growing concern over the escalating U.S.–China trade dispute, which recently saw […]
Beijing issues sharp rebuke after President Marcos says Philippines could be involved in a US-China conflict over Taiwan. China on Friday accused the Philippines of “playing with fire” after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. suggested his country could be drawn into a potential conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan. The warning from Beijing […]
Move aims to boost tourism and regional ties ahead of 2026 Asia-Pacific summit. South Korea will temporarily allow visa-free entry to tourist groups from China starting September 29, in a bid to revive its tourism sector and improve bilateral relations, the government announced Wednesday. The visa exemption will remain in effect until June 2026, aligning […]
Hyundai Motor India has reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profits, a significant achievement driven largely by a robust surge in exports. This positive financial performance comes amidst a challenging global automotive landscape and growing concerns over critical supply chains. Adding to its resilience, the automaker has also played down fears surrounding China’s recent rare-earth magnet export ban, […]
China Hosts SCO Defence Summit Amid Rising Global Tensions and NATO Expansion Qingdao — China hosted high-level defence talks this week with key members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), welcoming top military officials from Russia, Iran, India, and Pakistan as the group seeks to present itself as a stabilizing force in a rapidly polarizing […]
Beijing Accuses NATO of Stirring Tensions, Defends Military Modernization as Legitimate Beijing — China has issued a stern rebuke of NATO’s growing attention to Asia, accusing the alliance of exaggerating Beijing’s military development to justify increased global militarization. The criticism follows remarks by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who voiced “serious concern” over China’s military buildup […]
Africa and China are deepening their trade and investment partnership through the China-Africa Ten Partnership Initiative, launched by President Xi Jinping to promote cooperation in areas like trade, industrial development, green growth, and cultural exchanges. China, Africa’s largest trading partner for over a decade, has pledged zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries to […]