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 […]
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is transforming the global economy. It’s not just about building infrastructure; it’s also enhancing the use of the Chinese yuan and creating new markets across Asia and beyond. China’s BRI: Promoting the yuan China is pushing for the yuan’s use in international trade through various agreements and financial tools. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In their first official conversation since South Korean President Lee Jae-myung took office last week, President Lee and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic cooperation and promoting stability on the Korean Peninsula, according to a statement from the South Korean presidential office. President Lee expressed his desire to foster […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted a series of high-profile meetings with foreign leaders in Moscow on Wednesday, ahead of the country’s Victory Day commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union’s triumph over Nazi Germany in World War II. In a diplomatic show of strength and international outreach, Putin welcomed the presidents of Cuba, […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged Cambodia to take a stand against trade protectionism during his visit to Phnom Penh, wrapping up a three-country tour of Southeast Asia. His comments follow increased U.S. tariffs that have impacted exports from both China and Cambodia. Cambodia, a key exporter of garments and footwear to the U.S., had been […]
China has expressed reservations over U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding the Gaza Strip, highlighting its opposition to the displacement of Palestinians to neighbouring countries. In a statement on Wednesday, China’s Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its position that “Palestinians should govern Palestine” as the core principle for the region’s post-conflict governance. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin […]