China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a report on Thursday that presents the truth and facts of "freedom of speech" in the US. The report points out that the US has long purported its freedom of speech and pursued double standards, covering up domestic political manipulation and social injustice with empty political slogans and a hypocritical moral mask.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday released his Annual Report for 2023, and the document mentioned China more frequently and with a more hostile tone compared to the one he released last year. Chinese experts said that the words in the report are similar to those in US policy documents about “strategic competition” with China, so in the future, to what extent the US-led military alliance will have friction with China depends on the development of China-US relations.
After seven years, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to make another visit to Australia, the Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed on Thursday, which is widely seen as the latest upswing in China-Australia ties at a time when Beijing is reviewing whether to scrap its wine tariffs.
A trilateral summit between leaders of the Philippines, the US and Japan will reportedly be held in April amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. Analysts have warned that the Philippines' invitation to external forces to become more involved in the South China Sea could further heighten maritime risks and jeopardize regional stability. The first three-way summit between Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, US President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is under discussion, Japanese media cited government sources as saying on Wednesday. Kishida will visit Washington as a state guest and hold bilateral talks with Biden on April 10, and Marcos Jr will have a meeting with them on April 11.
After hyping claims of "China espionage" in recent months, the UK is now mulling curbs on the number of Chinese nationals who can enter the UK on official business and bypass normal visa checks, using the excuse of national security. Though the policy is still under discussion and may take a long time before it is implemented, it reflects a strong anti-China force inside the ruling Conservative Party that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak must deal with, Chinese observers said on Thursday.
The Chinese Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security announced the appointment of Chen Xiaodong on Thursday. Chen, who previously served as the Chinese ambassador to South Africa, will assume the role of vice foreign minister. The addition of Chen brings the total number of vice foreign ministers to four in China, including Ma Zhaoxu, Sun Weidong, and Deng Li.
China expresses deep dissatisfaction and lodges a stern opposition to Canada's determination to hold an event on the preservation of Tibetans' unique culture on the sidelines of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, as well as hyping up Xizang-related issues and spreading lies together with the US at a public seminar on assessing “China's Assimilationist Policies Targeting Tibetan Language, Culture and Religion,” said a spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Canada on Wednesday.
Wang Yi to visit New Zealand and Australia, hold the 7th round of China-Australia Foreign and Strategic Dialogue: FM
Incumbent US President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump both clinched nominations in their parties on Tuesday and are set to rematch on November 5, per media projections, a scenario to almost no one's surprise. But polls show American voters are unenthusiastic about a repeat of their matchup, and observers said that nomination of two “unpopular” candidates suggests the election mechanism and US democracy have become rigid and failed to express or address issues of public concern.
The Swiss global financial group Cedrus Group announced the establishment of the QFLP Fund on Tuesday to focus on investing in mature, pre-IPO stage companies in the life sciences and agriculture sectors in China, and establishing joint ventures with foreign companies seeking to enter the Chinese market.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Wednesday that it is in the common interest of China and India to resolve the border issue as soon as possible, responding to a question related to claims by Indian officials that stationing of so many troops on the border is not in the common interest of both sides.
A cease-fire in Gaza has not materialized despite the arrival of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, with international concern over the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis ramping up. China on Tuesday called for an immediate cease-fire and ensuring access to humanitarian aid for the people in the region.
China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday excoriated a series of US' latest maneuvers that Washington says aim to “outcompete China,” warning that the US' engagement in malign competition puts the fundamental interests of the Chinese and US peoples and even the future of mankind at stake and will only push the two countries toward confrontation and conflict.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday slammed the US' attempt to "outcompete China," and vowed to take measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity in terms of the Taiwan question, after the White House released its budget proposal for 2025 Financial Year, which includes billions of spending for its "Indo-Pacific" strategy to contain China and a 100 million request to arm Taiwan authorities through the Foreign Military Financing (FMF), a mechanism typically saved for sovereign nations.
The Chinese foreign ministry urged South Korea on Tuesday to mind its own business and refrain from hyping up the South China Sea issue, following South Korean foreign ministry's remarks regarding a recent incident during which Philippine vessels had trespassed into the waters off China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef), and a spokesperson from the ministry said exterritorial countries should not become troublemakers on the issue.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday warned the Philippines not to undermine China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests and it should not invite external forces to intervene in regional affairs, after Manila's envoy to Washington recently claimed that the Philippines is seeking to count on the US to explore energy resources in the South China Sea.
Although Manila claims to have reached defense pacts with 18 countries to “support” its provocations in the South China Sea, it can be seen through words and actions that neither its Southeast Asian neighbors nor external forces will actually back the Philippine's reckless moves, experts said on Sunday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday congratulated Asif Ali Zardari on his election as president of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
After Bloomberg published false reports concerning the legislation of Article 23 of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Basic Law and later corrected them with a clarification, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Bloomberg's false reports caused public misunderstanding and panic, adversely affecting the legislative work, which was a serious mistake.
In a press conference on Thursday that lasted about one and a half hours, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi answered 21 questions, covering a wide range of issues related to China's foreign policy and foreign relations, which according to Chinese experts has increasingly shown the maturity of China's major-power diplomacy and Chinese wisdom.
Two Chinese community organizations in Montreal, Canada, are suing the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for defamation over allegations of them operating as "police stations" for the Chinese government, an act that experts slammed as a long-held stigmatization by Canadian police departments that is fundamentally a "witch hunt" against the Chinese community in the country.
A Houthi missile attack on a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden killed at least three seafarers, the first fatalities reported since the Yemeni military group began attacking Israel-linked ships in the Red Sea, media reported on Wednesday. Chinese experts said the root cause for the conflict overspill fundamentally lies with the US and its suppression of Palestine's legitimate rights and interests.
US President Joe Biden is expected to deliver his State of the Union address on Thursday night local time, right after former US president Donald Trump became the sole remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.
As China will adopt a visa-free policy for Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg on a trial basis, observers said on Thursday that the latest move shows China's efforts to facilitate international travel and determination to boost exchanges and opening-up.
When talking about the China-US relations, the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised four questions to the US during a press conference on Thursday, urging the US to view China's development objectively and rationally, and act to fulfill its commitments.
The Korean Peninsula issue has been lingering for years. It has a clear root cause. That is, Cold war vestiges persist, a peace mechanism remains absent and the security issue is yet to be fundamentally resolved, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during a press conference on Thursday on the sidelines of the ongoing second session of the 14th National People's Congress.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday urged countries from outside the region to not stir up troubles in the South China Sea, as he vows to take justified actions to defend China's rights and respond with prompt and legitimate countermeasures.
Europe's labeling of China as a partner, competitor and systemic rival at the same time is like driving to a crossing and finding the red, yellow and green lights all on at the same time. “How can one drive on?” asked Chinese FM Wang Yi.
China will further implement visa-free policies for six European countries - Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg - from March 14 in part of efforts to facilitate the travel of people between China and other countries.
The US 2024 presidential elections just finished its biggest day of the primary campaign - the Super Tuesday, with Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump snatching victories easily, as was widely expected. The no-suspense primaries fully depict the sluggishness in the US political system, while the upcoming presidential elections are still likely to bring risks to the world, analysts say.
International media outlets and foreign diplomats are paying high attention to the ongoing two sessions as they are eager to learn - from the country's annual political events - the latest information about China, a vibrant powerhouse for the global recovery and a significant stabilizer in a world filled with turbulence.
China on Wednesday reiterated its stance over South China Sea including the Ren'an Jiao (Ren'ai Reef) and slammed the Philippines' provocations and the US' backing the Philippines regardless of the facts.
China is deeply disappointed that the UN Security Council's call for a cease-fire had been forcibly blocked by the United States for a fourth time, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, said in a statement on Tuesday. As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches, the international community must push for an immediate cease-fire and an end to the conflict with the strongest sense of urgency and the greatest political determination.
In recent years, some Western countries have attacked and smeared China under the pretext of human rights. They have concocted a number of rumors and lies on issues related to Xinjiang and Xizang. What they did was not at all out of care for human rights, but for the purpose of holding back China's development, Mao Ning, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said on Tuesday, responding to the latest smear from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
China firmly opposes attempts by the Philippines to solidify the illegal ruling of the South China Sea arbitration through domestic legislation, which unlawfully includes China's Huangyan Island and most of the islands and reefs in the Nansha Islands in its maritime jurisdiction, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday in response to the passage of the Philippine Maritime Zones Bill.
China's latest delineation of territorial sea baseline in Beibu Gulf will not impact Vietnam's interests or those of any other nation; on the contrary, it will help deepen international maritime cooperation between China and relevant countries, and foster development of the global maritime industry, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
China will continue to firmly safeguard its territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, at the same time, the country will properly handle relevant issues with relevant countries through dialogue and consultation and jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the South China Sea, Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the second session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), told at a press conference on Monday.
President Xi Jinping on Sunday congratulated Shehbaz Sharif on his election as prime minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Citing so-called national security, the US is launching a new round of tech crackdowns on China, and the latest target is the vehicle industry, the burgeoning sector led by electric vehicles (EV) which is winning acclaim from many countries.
China on Friday again urged the parties involved, Israel in particular, to bring about an immediate cease-fire and ensure the safety of civilians, after attacks on Thursday against Palestinian aid-seekers killed at least 112 and injured more than 700 in Gaza.
The Chinese Mission to the EU on Friday expressed the strongest opposition to and condemnation of the European Parliament (EP) and said China was "extremely shocked" by its outrageous claims challenging the one-China principle, after the EP published a report saying that "neither Taiwan nor China is subordinate to the other."
China expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition against US' latest statement on the Article 23 legislation in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), urging the US to respect China's sovereignty, abide by the principles of international law and basic norms governing international relations, immediately stop meddling in China's internal affairs.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday congratulated Tamas Sulyok on his election as Hungarian president.
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. adopted a tough stance over the South China Sea disputes against China and sought greater security cooperation with allies during his visit to Australia on Thursday, a move that Chinese experts regarded as aiming to drag Australia into the Philippines' provocative and confrontational strategy.
Officials from both the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong voiced strong opposition on Thursday toward some malicious remarks made by some British politicians and anti-China groups on the highly-anticipated Article 23 legislation in Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), and some experts said Britain still lives in a fantasy world of the old colonial era, which lacks basic understanding and awareness of real political life.
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear and issue a ruling on former president Donald Trump's presidential immunity over criminal election interference charges, further prolonging the judicial procedure and increasing the possibility of an "election before trial."
Since 2023, the Philippines has been dispatching batches of government vessels and fishing ships to intrude on and provoke disputes in the South China Sea, especially near China's Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island), under the pretext of "ensuring the security of Filipino fishermen."
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio, who is on a state visit to China, in Beijing on Wednesday. The two leaders hailed the traditional friendship, signed various bilateral cooperation agreements under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), and announced the deepening of the comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.
After the US and some European countries made remarks contradicting French President Emmanuel Macron's position on aid to Ukraine, Chinese experts pointed out that this reflected Western discord on the matter, given the current deadlock on aid to Ukraine, and that this may exacerbate the difficulties in paving the way for peace talks.
As the US Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday voted to advance the nomination of Samuel Paparo as chief of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), sending the matter to the full Senate for a confirmation vote, Chinese experts warn that under the new chief's command, it is very possible that the US military will try to create a crisis and deepen military tensions with China in the Asia-Pacific, especially across the Taiwan Straits.
China will continue to play its role, carry out shuttle diplomacy, pool consensus, and pave the way for peace talks and contribute China's wisdom for the political settlement of the Ukraine crisis, Chinese Foreign Ministry said after announcing the start of the second round of shuttle diplomacy on the Ukraine crisis.
A global survey conducted by the Global Times Research Institute at the end of 2023 showed that 31 percent of global respondents believed that the latest round of Palestine-Israel conflict that broke out on October 7 was very likely to escalate into a larger Middle East war, indicating growing concern across the world over the worsening situation as well as difficulties in successfully calling for a complete ceasefire, experts said.
China and Pakistan share a strong and enduring friendship that dates back to the 1950s, and the China-Pakistan relationship is a shining example of strong bilateral ties based on mutual respect and shared interests. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is also a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that aims to enhance connectivity and trade between the two countries. How will the CPEC develop in the next decade? How does Pakistan envision the development of ties with China? Global Times reporters Xie Wenting and Chu Daye (GT) spoke with Pakistani Ambassador to China Khalil-ur-Rahman Hashmi (Hashmi) on these and other crucial matters.
President of the Republic of Sierra Leone Julius Maada Bio starts a state visit to China from February 27 (Tuesday) to March 2, during which he is scheduled to meet with Chinese leaders and to further promote cooperation in various field and friendship.
China and the US are continuing to step up engagement, with increasingly frequent meetings and visits by officials and business leaders from both sides, signaling that the two world's biggest economies remain committed to stabilizing ties, even as differences and tensions linger.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, when addressing the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Monday, warned that an all-out Israeli offensive on Rafah would spell the end for UN-led humanitarian relief to the people of Gaza, according to a report on the UN official website on Monday.
Sweden has eventually cleared the path to join NATO, and following Finland, the Nordic country's accession to the US-led military alliance means that the boundary of military standoff between Russia and NATO in Europe has expanded to Arctic region, making the security situation of Europe more complicated and unstable, said analysts.
Multilateral human rights bodies should serve as platforms for constructive engagement and cooperation for all sides, rather than a battleground for group politics or bloc confrontation, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said at the High-level Segment of the 55th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council which began in Geneva on Monday.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday officially kicked off the 13th Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, as it accepted two more countries as members and seeks to tackle a wide range of issues, including reforms, fishing subsidies and digital trade, amid growing uncertainty in global trade.
Although the US signals that progress has been made on a cease-fire deal in the Gaza Strip, Israeli strikes continue and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's goal of "total victory" against Hamas, hinting at a ground offensive on Rafah with or without a deal.
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)'s recent claim that the China Coast Guard (CCG) blocked the automatic identification system (AIS) signal of a Philippines vessel in waters near China's Huanyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island), was fake and fabricated, sources familiar with the matter confirmed with the Global Times on Monday.
A group of officially organized Philippine fishing ships recently trespassed waters off China's Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) in the South China Sea, people familiar with the matter confirmed with the Global Times on Sunday.
Half a year after Japan opened Pandora's box by dumping nuclear-contaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the ocean, Japanese media are discussing the possibility of bilateral talks for getting China to revoke its import ban on Japanese marine products, in an apparent attempt to test the waters.
There is overwhelming evidence that the Philippines is actually a large practitioner and exporter of cyanide fishing, while it continues to hype up accusations against Chinese fishermen using cyanide to fish around the waters of Huangyan Dao.
The G7 leaders held a virtual meeting on Saturday to voice their “unwavering support” for Ukraine with the participation of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the Russia-Ukraine conflict sees its second anniversary of the outbreak, and the G7 leaders issued a statement on the day to express “concern” about China-Russia business ties, with Chinese experts on Sunday refuting the G7's complaint on China's neutrality on the Ukraine crisis just exposed the weakness of the West.
The Chinese Embassy in the US has harshly criticized Washington's latest trade restrictions against Chinese entities over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying the move is typical economic coercion, unilateralism and bullying, Russian news agency TASS reported on Saturday.
Xi replies to letter from Iowa's Muscatine High School students having visited China
The US joined the EU and UK in announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia, ahead of the two year anniversary of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine that started in February 2022. But at the same time, Russia is seemingly gaining the upper hand on the battlefield with its latest victory in capturing Avdiivka, a critical town in eastern Ukraine.
The Group of 20 (G20) should adhere to its original mission of promoting international economic cooperation, improve the mechanism for macroeconomic policy cooperation, make development issues a priority , and cooperate to advance the reform of global economic governance, said Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, during the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Wednesday and Thursday.
Ceremonies to launch a program recommending 50 books to Chinese and Malaysian Youth was held in Beijing and Kuala Lumpur on Thursday as part of events marking the 50th anniversary of China-Malaysia diplomatic relations. Officials said the books would serve as an important window for cultural exchanges and interactions between China and Malaysia.
After continuous hype against so-called Chinese cybersecurity threats, which the Chinese foreign ministry has repeatedly refuted as groundless, the Biden administration announced a slew of actions to bolster its so called maritime cybersecurity of US ports in an executive order on Wednesday. Analysts warned of more follow-up trade protection measures and a negative impact on its own economic activities.
Ahead of the second anniversary of the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which falls on Saturday, the EU has agreed a new package of sanctions against Russia that for the first time targets Chinese and Indian companies accused of "supporting Moscow's war effort." The relevant Chinese firms are yet to respond to the sanctions.
Chinese observers slammed a soon-to-be outgoing US lawmaker as "blatantly disregarding the international consensus of the one-China principle and the UN Resolution 2758" after the China hawk made a series of highly provocative remarks in Taiwan on Thursday.
At the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Brazil, Brazilian officials called for reforms of the United Nations and other multilateral institutions, and pushed for stronger representation of developing nations. Chinese experts believe Brazil's call speaks for the broader Global South, as some of those organizations have long been hijacked and dominated by Western countries, while ignoring the needs of developing nations.
China's National Narcotics Laboratory will leverage its technical support role in bilateral drug control cooperation between China and the US, the Global Times learned on Thursday, after recent close interactions on drug control between Chinese and American senior officials. The technical director of the laboratory hoped to restore previous pragmatic and efficient cooperation status between the two countries.
As Saturday will see the second anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Chinese strategists, economists and experts on international relations have recently given their reviews of the crisis. They have a series of key findings, including that Russia will not be defeated by Western sanctions and weapons, and the Russian economy could re-rise in the future; the war is likely to be a long-term conflict; and the West is losing faith and the US might abandon Ukraine if Donald Trump gets elected later this year.
Australia on Tuesday announced a multibillion overhaul of its navy, claiming it responding to "increasing geostrategic uncertainty." Chinese analysts criticized the plan as being "irrational and dangerous" as it neither matches Australia's real needs in geopolitics nor its economic capability. They warned that the assertive plan may trigger an arms race and deal a blow to the security and stability of Australia as well as the whole Asia-Pacific region.
The G20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation, not a platform for resolving geopolitical and security issues. This is a G20 consensus. We hope that the foreign ministers' meeting will help enhance solidarity and cooperation and contribute to global economic growth and development, a spokesperson of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said ahead of a G20 foreign ministers' meeting scheduled for Wednesday in Brazil, while some Western countries are again seeking to turn the event into arena for geopolitical struggles and prevent countries from reaching consensus.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with the visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Paris on Tuesday local time, where Wang also co-chaired a new round of strategic dialogue between China and France.
The 21st China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at the Chinese side of Moldo-Chushul border on Monday, China's Ministry of National Defense announced on Wednesday.
Following the US veto on a Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, China's United Nations envoy said Tuesday that objection to a cease-fire in Gaza is no different from giving the green light to the continued slaughter.
French President Macron meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, expresses anticipation for high-level exchanges in 2024
China's special envoy on Afghan affairs Yue Xiaoyong once again urged the US to unfreeze the $7 billion it holds of Afghanistan's overseas assets and lift its unilateral sanctions. In an interview with the Global Times on Tuesday, Yue emphasized that Washington's aid plan for Afghanistan only scratches the surface and he urged the US to stop avoiding the real challenges facing Afghanistan.
The term that the US used in its UN Security Council draft resolution about the Gaza conflict has changed to "temporary cease-fire" rather than "pause," while 26 EU members warned Israel about the catastrophic consequence of attacking Rafah, where a large number of displaced Palestinians have fled over the course of the conflict.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of embracing a win-win approach for the future of humanity on Sunday at a joint press conference with his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Albares in the southern Spanish city Cordoba.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday expressed condolences in response to the recent passing of renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa, highlighting Ozawa's significant contributions to Sino-Japanese cultural exchanges and his deep connections with China.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson slammed the US on Monday, saying without valid evidence, FBI director Christopher Wray jumped to an unwarranted conclusion and made groundless accusations against China over cyberattacks. It is extremely irresponsible and is a complete distortion of facts.
After meeting with several high-level European officials at the just concluded Munich Security Conference (MSC), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi embarked on trips to visit France and Spain. Chinese experts said Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to Europe and frequent exchanges with European officials at the beginning of the year signal that China is taking a more active initiative in stabilizing ties with European countries and strengthening communication.
China has stayed committed to promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue and will not give up as long as there is a glimmer of hope, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, at the latter's request, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference (MSC) on Saturday.
As the Russia-Ukraine conflict, breaking out two years ago, has caused casualties and resulted in serious damages to both sides up to today, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) that China has stayed committed to promoting peace talks on the Ukraine issue and will not give up as long as there is a glimmer of hope.
“You can do anything for intelligence while I shall do nothing against espionage?” China's Ministry of State Security questions the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in its latest bilingual article published on its WeChat account on Sunday in response to the CIA chief's recent smears against China's anti-espionage actions.
Samuel Paparo, the commander of US naval forces in the Pacific, has lauded the strengthened military alliance between the US and Japan as a key achievement of the US "Indo-Pacific Strategy," which was unveiled two years ago. However, Chinese observers caution that such boasts and bolstering efforts are fundamentally displays of military prowess, reflecting the US' inclination to wield its military superiority in addressing regional affairs. This approach, they warned, poses a significant threat to regional stability and peace.
The Philippines once again provoked China over disputes in the South China Sea on the last day of the Chinese New Year holidays. While attempting to illegally intrude into waters near China's Huangyan Dao (also known as Huangyan Island) under the pretext of "sending supplies" to fishermen, Manila also groundlessly smeared Beijing for using cyanide to destroy the fishing area.
At the request of the US side, China's top diplomat Wang Yi met with US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, according to an official from the Chinese Foreign Ministry who attended the meeting.
No matter how the international situation changes, China will continue to be a stabilizing force in a turbulent world, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said on Saturday at the Munich Security Conference 2024, which is being held from Friday to Sunday.
After Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky secured security pacts with France and Germany, as concerns over funding from the US grow, the Ukrainian military announced the withdrawal of troops from the strategic stronghold of Avdiivka in the Donetsk region. Experts believe that there is no need to over-interpret the strategic significance of the Ukrainian military's withdrawal even though the capture of Avdiivka by Russian forces has political significance, especially as the Russia-Ukraine conflict approaches its two-year mark.
Xi sends congratulatory message to 37th AU summit.
During a meeting on Friday with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the sidelines of the ongoing Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a sound, steady and sustainable development of China-US ties. Chinese experts noted that as risks of both bilateral and international conflicts are on the rise, Wang's meeting with Blinken marks another round of efforts between China and the US in managing disputes, stabilizing ties and de-risking; it also paves way for more frequent and higher-level meetings between the two countries.
Chinese President Xi Jinping extended on Friday his congratulations to Alexander Stubb on his election as president of the Republic of Finland.
The China Coast Guard (CCG) announced on Thursday night that it had expelled a Philippine vessel that had illegally intruded into the waters adjacent to Huangyan Dao, also known as Huangyan Island, in the South China Sea, despite repeated warnings from the CCG.