South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday during a state summit in Gyeongju. Xi visited South Korea for the first time in eleven years. The leaders attended an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum before holding talks on regional cooperation and security. Xi told Lee that China values its relationship […]
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Wang Yi, Rubio discuss trade, tensions before key Trump–Xi talks
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, emphasizing the need for both nations to “meet halfway” ahead of an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump. The call aimed to prepare for upcoming high-level talks and reduce recent tensions between the […]
China pushes climate action as US steps back
China has announced a new climate plan, pledging to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 7%–10% from their peak by 2035, while also expanding wind and solar power capacity sixfold within the next decade. President Xi Jinping delivered the announcement at a UN climate leaders’ summit, where he indirectly criticized the United States for abandoning its […]
China keeps trade door open after Trump signals tariff relief
China has said it is ready for fresh trade talks with the US, one day after President Donald Trump hinted at reducing high tariffs. Trump called the current 145% tariffs on Chinese goods “very high” and said they would “come down substantially.” His comments offered relief to global markets rattled by trade tensions. […]
The many faces of corruption
Corruption may be nearly as old as human history. As global economy expanded substantially during the 20th century, proceeds of corruption increased in absolute terms. Given its very nature, it is hard to estimate the global magnitude of corruption with certainty. The World Bank estimates that the annual corruption proceeds exceed $1.5 trillion, or 2 […]
China urges world to treat Pakistan fairly
China on Tuesday called on the international community to fairly and justly see Pakistan’s endeavours and contributions in countering terrorism, and step up dialogue and cooperation with the country. “We commend the Pakistani government’s and people’s efforts in fighting terrorism and extremism and their great endeavours and sacrifices to this end,” Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson […]
125 countries and 29 organisations sign China initiated BRI
A goal to achieve common prosperity and ensure a better living of entire humanity in the years to come has become inevitable as the China-initiated cooperative partnership plan, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has so far been signed 125 countries and 29 international organizations. Almost six years after President Xi Jinping proposed the BRI, […]