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China, Russia FMs slam US sanctions in phone conversation

The more turbulent the world becomes, the more stable China-Russia relations should be, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday, during which the two ministers also slammed the suppression by the US against the two countries.
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/23 12:11:57

So-called accusations of 'China bugging the AU headquarters' are totally fake news: Chinese FM

Wang made his comments in response to Reuters' report on December 16, which said that a suspected Chinese hacking group attacked the AU headquarters, mentioning a report by Le Monde in 2018 that China “bugged the AU headquarters.”
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/21 19:23:39

Diplomat impressed by facilities, research into China's COVID-19 vaccines

After visiting Sinopharm, one of China's three leading companies engaged in COVID-19 vaccine development, Muneeb Ahmed Pasha, a diplomat from the Pakistani Embassy in China, said he was “impressed” by its “state-of-the art facilities and quality of research.”
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/18 5:49:52

Preliminary evidence suggests the perpetrators of the nuclear scientist's death have a 'long list of assassinations': Iranian Ambassador

Iran's Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh told the Global Times in an exclusive interview that preliminary evidence suggests the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was committed by "perpetrators [who] have a long list of assassinations in the sensitive region of the West Asia and beyond."
Source: Global Times | 2020/12/3 0:23:45

China-ASEAN-Pakistan trade triangle to propel three-way cooperation

On the sidelines of 17th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO), CAEXPO Secretary General Wang Lei met with Pakistani Ambassador Moin ul Haque in Nanning, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to discuss ways to enhance Pakistan's footprint in the premier trade and investment platform.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/29 19:19:47

New Japanese ambassador is an old China hand

The new Japanese Ambassador to China, Hideo Tarumi, arrived in Beijing on Thursday, and will formally assume his new post after the quarantine period ends. Tarumi, who can speak fluent Chinese following periods of study and work in China, has many Chinese friends, which has raised expectations for China-Japan ties during his tenure.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/27 4:13:13

China-Mozambique financing cooperation is about development

Mozambique's debt to China is moderate, and the current repayment situation is generally normal and sustainable. In response to a study by the Centre for Public Integrity in Mozambique on "hidden debt," both diplomat and expert have said that a debt status reality check needs to be carried out whilst keeping development in mind.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/9 19:03:40

Diplomats in Shanghai discuss their preparation for third CIIE to take place amid epidemic

The third China International Import Expo (CIIE) will be held in Shanghai from November 5 to 10 as scheduled despite the impact of COVID-19 outbreak. The Global Times interviewed 12 foreign diplomats in Shanghai about their preparation and expectations of the upcoming CIIE.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/4 20:23:40

Futile for US to woo Bangladesh to oppose China: Chinese ambassador

The US is trying to drive a wedge between China and Bangladesh by strengthening its efforts to woo the latter to join its anti-China campaign, China's top diplomat to Bangladesh told the Global Times in an exclusive interview on Friday.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/26 20:02:28

When it comes to economic and technological cooperation, China and Bangladesh have infinite potential

Recent years have witnessed China-Bangladesh bilateral cooperation deepening, and China's Ambassador to Bangladesh believes the outlook for further cooperation is a promising one.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/26 18:50:24

Vitality of Chinese economy to provide opportunities for Pacific island countries in post-pandemic era: Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands

China and Solomon Islands have built diplomatic relations for one year. The two sides have carried out exchanges and cooperation in various fields and achieved fruitful outcomes. The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Solomon Islands held an opening ceremony on September 21, launching a new chapter in the relations between the two countries. At the same time, the development of the bilateral relationship has received pressure from both inside and outside Solomon Islands. Recently, the Global Times (GT) reporter Shan Jie interviewed Li Ming (Li), Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands, to talk about his observations and feelings in promoting China-Solomon Islands relations.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/13 18:02:01

US is destroying already precarious international image

Chinese embassies in Japan and Sri Lanka have condemned US moves to openly destroy China's relations with other countries, experts said.
Source: Global Times | 2020/10/7 21:08:38

China-Nepal relations robust despite fake Indian media reports: Nepalese Ambassador

In India's media outlets, many reports tarnished China-Nepal relations and accused the good development of bilateral relations as harming India's national security. How does the new Nepalese ambassador to China, Mahendra Bahadur Pandey view these claims? How does he assess the development of China-Nepal cooperation? What's the latest development of Nepal-India border tensions?
Source: Global Times | 2020/9/27 22:06:54

Malaysia will not follow US sanctions against 24 Chinese companies: ambassador

Malaysia will not take sides and follow the US and impose sanctions on 24 Chinese companies the US accuses of advancing China's militarization of the South China, Malaysian Ambassador to China Raja Nushirwan Zainal Abidin told the Global Times in a recent exclusive interview.
Source: Global Times | 2020/9/25 0:17:39

China becoming an important development partner of FAO: official

FAO and China have maintained a close partnership covering a broad scope of key areas, Zhang Zhongjun, assistant representative of the FAO China Office, told Global Times on Thursday.
Source: Global Times | 2020/9/24 19:48:41

A fruitful partnership

FAO and China have maintained a close partnership covering a broad scope of key areas, Zhang Zhongjun, assistant representative of the FAO China Office, told Global Times on Thursday.
Source: Global Times | 2020/9/24 18:13:40

China responsible and supportive on refugee issues: UNHCR representative

China and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency) have maintained a long history of cooperation. China has not only actively participated in the events organized by the UNHCR on refugee relief, but also contributed to international solutions to the refugee crises over the past 41 years. With increasing strength, China is expected play a more prominent role in the field of international refugee relief.
Source: Global Times | 2020/9/16 21:23:40

China responsible and supportive on refugee issues: UNHCR representative

China and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) have maintained a long history of cooperation. China has participated in the events organized by the UNHCR on refugee relief, and contributed to international solutions to refugee crises over the past 41 years. With increasing strength, China is expected to play a more prominent role in the field of international refugee relief. In an exclusive interview with the Global Times, UNHCR Representative in China Sivanka Dhanapala shared his assessment of China's role in the agency and beyond.
Source: Global Times | 2020/9/16 21:01:28