A series of ASEAN-related meetings and bilateral sideline talks have been held in Vientiane, capital of Laos in recent two days, as foreign ministers from ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region gathered to discuss shared concerns and emphasize unity amid rising global uncertainties.
Both China and Russia support a regional architecture centered around ASEAN, as the multilateral coordination mechanism helps to prevent major powers from excessively intervening, and especially NATO from extending its tentacles into the Asia-Pacific region, observers said Friday after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Vientiane, on the sidelines of the ASEAN ministerial meetings.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has a profound connection to the Olympic Movement. He has promoted China's hosting of several significant international sporting events, fostered global sports exchanges and cooperation, and embodied the Olympic spirit through his efforts.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday arrived in Laos's capital Vientiane to attend the ASEAN meetings and other events against the backdrop of turbulence in the South China Sea, but analysts believed the tensions will not have a major impact on the main course of cooperation.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will pay an official visit to China from July 27 to 31 at the invitation of Chinese Premier Li Qiang, Chinese Foreign Ministry announced Thursday.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on Wednesday in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, with Kuleba saying Ukraine is willing and prepared to conduct dialogue and negotiations with Russia.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken embarked on what some experts called a “farewell trip” to Asia on Thursday to reassure its major allies in the region, as the current Biden administration enters “garbage time,” some observers said, noting that even though the US side revealed that Blinken would meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, nothing substantial is expected as Washington's sincerity is still in question.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu met with South Korea's Minister for Foreign Affairs Cho Tae-yul on Wednesday and held high-level strategic talks with Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun with the two sides agreeing to properly handle differences, enhance mutual goodwill among their peoples, and advance the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership, according to a release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Following the historic handshake between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Beijing last spring, another epoch-making event, the signing of the Beijing Declaration by 14 Palestinian factions on ending division and strengthening unity, seems to affirm China's role as a “peacemaker.”
Beijing and Tokyo have kicked off rounds of frequent exchanges with senior Japanese officials and parliamentarians visiting China one after another.
China has urged the US to abandon the "nuclear sharing" and "extended deterrence" arrangements, withdraw nuclear weapons deployed overseas, abandon the development and deployment of a global missile defense system, and immediately cease the deployment of land-based intermediate-range missiles in the Asia-Pacific region at a UN Office for Disarmament Affairs session on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with the head of the Fatah delegation Mahmoud al-Aloul in Beijing on Tuesday.
Chinese FM holds talks with Ukrainian counterpart in Guangzhou
China has made another significant contribution to the peace and stability of a world in turbulence as 14 factions from Palestine, including Fatah and Hamas, with key support from China, reached a historic declaration for nationwide reconciliation in Beijing on Tuesday. Experts said it will be a key step for Palestinian people to achieve their goal of establishing a state and the realization of long-standing peace between Palestine and Israel.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu held a China-Japan Strategic Dialogue with his Japanese counterpart and met with Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa in Japan. The two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on major strategic issues regarding China-Japan relations, committing themselves to building China-Japan relations in line with the requirements of the new era.
A new Pentagon strategy released on Monday is advocating for increased US investment to upgrade sensors, communications and space-based technologies in the Arctic to "keep up with China and Russia." However, Chinese experts have dismissed the push for militarization in the Arctic, viewing it as a tactic to hype "threats" from China and Russia during the election campaign.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. picked his words carefully in his remarks concerning the South China Sea in his State of the Nation Address 2024 (SONA), a sign of willingness to de-escalate the tensions, some experts said.
One day after US President Joe Biden announced his decision to quit the US presidential race and endorse Vice President Kamala Harris, Harris on Monday secured enough support to become the Democratic nominee for the upcoming presidential election, US media reported.
High-level representatives from 14 Palestinian factions held a reconciliation dialogue from Sunday to Tuesday at the invitation of China and signed the Beijing Declaration on ending division and strengthening Palestinian unity.
The internal reconciliation dialogue among Palestinian factions was held in Beijing from Sunday to Tuesday, concluding with a closing ceremony on Tuesday morning.
China-Maldives relations are standing at a new historical starting point, and China is ready to strengthen mutually beneficial cooperation with the Maldives in various fields, Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday during his meeting with visiting Maldivian Minister of Foreign Affairs Moosa Zameer in Beijing.
Manila is being urged to abide by its promises after China and the Philippines reached a "provisional arrangement" on managing the situation at Ren'ai Jiao, or Ren'ai Reef in the South China Sea.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba is scheduled to visit China from Tuesday to Friday, with analysts saying that this shows Ukraine is increasingly realizing that China plays not only a constructive but also a significant role in helping conflicting parties in the Ukraine crisis seek a chance for political settlement. More importantly, this proves that the so-called accusation of being a "decisive enabler" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict made by the US against China has not even been accepted by Kiev.
US President Joe Biden announced on Sunday local time that he would drop his reelection bid and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris to take his place. The decision came amid growing concerns within the Democratic Party following the latest television debate between Biden and Republican candidate Donald Trump.
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines released a statement on Monday urging the US to give "a long-overdue explanation" for the severe damage it inflicted on the Philippines by the lies it has told regarding China's Sinovac vaccine during the COVID-19 pandemic, which local infectious disease experts said has "led to unnecessary suffering and death."
Multiple White House officials have sent messages on US' relations with China – talking in a hawkish tone while alleging to manage the relationship – at the just concluded Aspen Security Forum.
As Israel continues to expand its offensive in the Gaza Strip, China is reportedly hosting talks to bridge the gap between the rival Palestinian factions of Fatah and Hamas from Saturday to Sunday, aiming to resolve the serious political divisions that have persisted for 17 years. Experts said that promoting reconciliation within Palestine is a key factor in resolving the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, and China can play a positive role in this process where the US cannot.
Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese president, on Saturday went to the Embassy of Vietnam in China to mourn the passing of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong.
Lawmakers of the European Parliament on Thursday voted Ursula von der Leyen to a second five-year term as president of the EU Commission. Experts said the reelection shows the EU's need for stability and continuity as Europe faces multiple challenges and even crises. Despite maintaining a tough approach to China in her latest executive to-do list, Europe may also seek to increase its pragmatic and opportunistic engagement with China in the future, especially when considering the uncertainty as result of the outcome from the US presidential election, which may also pose challenges to the transatlantic relationship in the fields of security, economy and trade.
Former President Donald Trump, in his address at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night, officially accepted his party's nomination for a third consecutive presidential election, boasting about how good the US economy will be and highlighting the lack of foreign entanglements during his presidency.
CPC Central Committee sends condolences over death of General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong
China strongly opposes Japan's joint maritime drill with Taiwan island and has lodged solemn representations with Japan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a regular press conference on Friday, urging Japan to adhere to the one-China principle, refrain from supporting "Taiwan independence" separatists and avoid creating disruptions to peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits and China-Japan relations.
General Secretary of Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong dies: state media
The US should immediately correct its wrongdoings, stop deceiving the world with lies, cease slandering and smearing other countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday commenting on the report of US Marine Corps' release of official doctrine on how it employs deception.
The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines has sent consular officials to visit detained personnel from Chinese enterprises and actively provide consular assistance and Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian required the Philippine authorities effectively guarantee the personal safety and legal rights of Chinese citizens, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said in a statement in response to reports that at least 79 Chinese citizens had been detained by the Philippine authorities.
The Global Security Initiative (GSI) has rallied international consensus for safeguarding world peace and stability, and has consistently advanced global security cooperation to achieve fruitful results, according to the report on the implementation progress of the GSI released in Beijing on Thursday.
Some US senators have been caught stoking US interference toward disputes in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines, by calling for the Biden administration to make “visible and concrete demonstrations” of support the Philippines.
China and Russia have wrapped up a naval exercise in which warships from the two navies conducted live gun and missile firing in waters off China's southern coast, with experts on Thursday highlighting the high-level actual combat orientation displayed throughout the drill and the continued boosting of China-Russia military cooperation.
The US has accused China of "increasing the risk of arms-race dynamics" after Beijing held off arms control and non-proliferation consultations with Washington in response to its recent arms sales to Taiwan region. Chinese analysts on Thursday criticized the US' move as shifting blame, noting that with the US constantly undermining strategic stability and atmosphere for consultations, its efforts are still centered on containing China's development.
Vietnam unilaterally presented to the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) its Submission on the Limits of the Extended Continental Shelf in the South China Sea. The claims made by Vietnam cover parts of China's Nansha Qundao, which infringes on China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.
China heavily criticized NATO and certain countries as troublemakers at the UN Security Council open debate on Tuesday local time after the US-led military alliance accused China of being a "decisive enabler" of the Russia-Ukraine conflict earlier this month.
China will adopt reciprocal visa restrictions on the US officials who concocted lies, pushed for sanctions against China and undermined China's interests in the name of human rights issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday, in response to the US' recent abuse of visa restrictions on Chinese officials.
A direct line of communication between leaders' offices of China and the Philippines will help to manage disputes in the South China Sea via diplomatic channels, and will put the brakes on the simmering tension between the two countries. It sends a signal to extraterritorial countries that Beijing and Manila are willing to manage their conflicts, experts said.
Former NATO secretary general and the newly appointed head of the UK government's defense review George Robertson has labeled China, Russia, Iran and North Korea as a "deadly quartet," who are acting together against the West, while floating the idea that the UK has to be prepared to take on all four if necessary.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Tuesday said that China will work together with all parties within Palestine to promote reconciliation, amid reports that representatives of Fatah and Hamas are due to meet again in Beijing within days. Experts said that China's stance on justice for the Palestine issue has been well recognized and supported by different groups within the country, and that intra-Palestinian reconciliation will help Palestine deal with Israel and solve the ongoing crisis more effectively.
Former US president Donald Trump selected JD Vance, a US Republican senator from Ohio, as his running mate on Monday, ending months of speculation on his vice president pick.
With apparent backing from the US, Japan is looking to increase its security engagement in the South Pacific region, which is seen by the US and its allies as a key battleground against China's influence, as it prepares to host the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting (PALM10) from Tuesday to Thursday.
China highly values its relations with Iran and stands ready to work with its new government for the continued advancement of the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Monday after President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran "looks forward to more extensive" cooperation with China.
The US' strategy of playing the “Xizang card” via a recent “Xizang-related bill” is futile, experts noted on Sunday, highlighting the significant development in Xizang and the growing awareness of the Dalai Lama's true nature, which undermine the bill's credibility and effectiveness.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his sympathy to former US President Donald Trump on Sunday, following the shooting incident at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania. China is paying attention to the incident, China's Foreign Ministry said.
China on Saturday lodged solemn representations with the US after President Joe Biden signed a Xizang-related bill into law on Friday local time, with multiple government authorities in China issuing statements firmly condemning the US.
The Chinese Embassy in Sweden refuted on Friday the erroneous remarks made by some Swedish politicians related to China on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, South China Sea issue and Taiwan question. The Chinese Embassy urged Sweden not to mirror China with the template of "a major country must be hegemonic," not to misjudge China by the trajectory taken by the Western powers, and not to fabricate false narratives designed to smear China.
The illegal South China Sea Arbitration Award released in 2016 is essentially a political circus dressed up as a legal action, and #China urged the #Philippines to stop citing and hyping up the illegal award, and get back onto the right track of bilateral negotiation for settling the disputes at an early date, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines said on Saturday, after the Philippines celebrated the so-called "8th anniversary" of the illegal arbitration award with some Western allies on Friday.
The "Shared Journey of Friendship" US Youth Exchange Delegation's visit to Shanghai is coming to an end, and a China-US shared journey of friendship youth exchange event was held in Shanghai on Friday, where Chinese and American students exchanged their observations and feelings, as well as putting on performances.
Despite the fallacies of the illegal South China Sea Arbitration Award released on July 12, 2016 being exposed, the Philippines continues to ignore the truth and instead celebrated the so-called "8th anniversary"of the illegal arbitration award with Western allies on Friday. Analysts called it a "political show" that is simply a way to perpetuate the "China threat" rhetoric and manipulate international perception in order to constrain China on the South China Sea issue.
Senior government officials and scholars from more than 110 countries and 30 international organizations gathered in Beijing at the second High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development on Friday, where they highly praised China's Global Development Initiative (GDI), saying that it's bringing a new model of sustainable development cooperation that better aligns with the interests and demands of Global South countries.
China strongly condemns the extremely irresponsible and provocative remarks made by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg that were characterized by a Cold War mentality, blame shifting, and shirking responsibility on the Ukraine issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Friday.
China's Foreign Ministry (FM) on Friday announced sanctions on six US military companies and five senior executives over arms sales to China's Taiwan region, freezing all their movable and immovable properties, and other types of assets within China. These individuals will also be denied visas and entry into China, including its Hong Kong and Macao special administrative regions (SARs).
On Thursday night, a spokesperson from the Chinese Embassy in Germany expressed strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to Germany's decision to phase out Huawei, ZTE telecom gear from its 5G network, warning the move will seriously undermine the mutual trust between the two sides and will also affect the future cooperation between China and the EU in the relevant fields.
The US youth exchange delegation started their journey in Shanghai after visiting other Chinese cities such as Beijing and Fuzhou. They are participating in various activities, including experiencing the unique culture of each city, to strengthen communication and friendship with locals.
Chinese institutions released a report on Thursday outlining the fallacies of the South China Sea Arbitration Award and the damage it does to the international rule of law. The report criticizes the unfairness of the Hague Tribunal and the illegitimacy of the Philippines' claims in the South China Sea.
China voiced strong opposition and lodged stern representations on Thursday with NATO after the Cold War mentality-driven bloc issued a direct warning to China for the first time regarding the so-called support to Russia in the Ukraine crisis, which, some experts said, is essentially another attempt to shift the blame and smear China.
Chinese police have repatriated a Red Notice fugitive wanted by the US, according to the Xinhua News Agency on Thursday. The repatriation marks another collaboration between the law enforcement agencies of China and the US.
China firmly opposes US' baseless allegations of China supporting Russia's defense industry, as Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian on Thursday highlighted the lack of evidence and the hypocrisy of US actions, calling for real efforts toward peace instead of endless blame-shifting.
The NATO Washington Summit Declaration is filled with Cold War mentality and belligerent rhetoric, and the China-related paragraphs are provocative with obvious lies and smears. China firmly rejects and deplores these accusations and has lodged serious representations with NATO, a spokesperson from the Chinese Mission to the EU said on Thursday.
China and Bangladesh on Wednesday elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina announced this while meeting in Beijing.
Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Umaro Sissoco Embalo, president of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, in Beijing on Wednesday.
China reiterated its call for all parties involved in the Ukraine conflict to exercise rationality and restraint, effectively comply with international humanitarian law, and avoid attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure, Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, said on Tuesday.
China opposes US and its allies accusing China of directing cyberattacks, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Tuesday. The spokesperson added that the international community sees clearly who is conducting long-term monitoring and espionage on its allies; carrying out indiscriminate cyberattacks on other countries, and the source of all evil in promoting global cybersecurity threats.
The 5th meeting of the Singapore-Shanghai Comprehensive Cooperation Council (SSCCC) was held in Shanghai on Tuesday, aiming to deepen cooperation between Singapore and Shanghai in various fields including finance, technology innovation and the digital economy.
In the five years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the relationship between China and Solomon Islands has positioned at the forefront of China's ties with Pacific Island Countries (PICs), becoming a model of mutual support and joint development between countries of different sizes, Chinese Ambassador to Solomon Islands Cai Weiming recently told the Global Times ahead of a visit to Beijing by Solomon Islands' prime minister.
While the US and Western leaders gathered in Washington to mark NATO's 75th anniversary on Tuesday, their efforts to showcase "strength" and "unity" are being overshadowed by increasing internal divisions on global issues, challenges in supporting Ukraine, uncertainties stemming from the upcoming US presidential election, and the rise of right-wing nationalism across Europe, which make analysts view this year's NATO summit as "outwardly tough but inwardly brittle."
This week, China is experiencing a busy "summer diplomacy" season, with seven foreign dignitaries from Africa, Europe, Pacific Island countries, and Asia visiting China one after another. This reflects China's stance on opening up to the world and the tangible benefits that practical cooperation brings to the Global South countries. Under the US pressure, some developing countries continue to choose to strengthen ties with China, demonstrating their commitment to independence and resistance to hegemony, some experts said.
After China released an investigation report on Volt Typhoon, the US, in order to cover up the evidence, instructed related companies to change the content of report they released previously, completely disregarding the traces left during the operation, the Global Times learned on Sunday. However, the US Embassy in China and company involved stayed silent when the Global Times reached for comments.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Monday rejected remarks from the EU Ambassador to China on the anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with visiting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Beijing on Monday, where the two leaders exchanged in-depth views on the Ukraine crisis.
The Philippine military vessel that illegally grounded at the lagoon slope of China's Ren'ai Jiao (also known as Ren'ai Reef) in the South China Sea since 1999 has seriously damaged the diversity, stability and sustainability of the coral reef ecosystem in the area, according to a scientific report released on Monday.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his two-day visit to Russia on Monday, marking his first foreign visit since beginning his third term in office. However, some Western media have been watching the visit closely and with apprehension, insinuating that China's growing relations with Russia could potentially strain India-Russia relations, which Chinese analysts criticized as an attempt to sow discord and also highlighted the West's growing concerns over New Delhi's deepening ties with Moscow.
Xi, Orban exchange views on the Ukraine crisis
After China released an investigation report on Volt Typhoon, the US, in order to cover up the evidence, instructed related companies to change the content of report they released previously, completely disregarding the traces left during the operation. This shows that the US side is at its wits' end when the truth is revealed, and will stop at nothing to smear China, researchers from China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) told the Global Times on Sunday.
Hungarian PM to visit China on Monday
The expansion of NATO is the fundamental cause of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and if we ignore this element, we are not going to succeed in our solutions, South African Ambassador to China Siyabonga Cyprian Cwele told the Global Times on Sunday. He also noted that BRICS members including South Africa, China, Brazil and India are all united on the issue that there must be dialogue.
At the very beginning of second half of the year of 2024, China is set to host another round of whirlwind diplomacy with visits including leaders from Pacific Island countries (PICs) Vanuatu and Solomon Islands, and South Asian country of Bangladesh.
After Belarus officially joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), becoming the 10th member state, Belarusian Foreign Minister Maxim Ryzhenkov expressed "gratitude" for the comprehensive support provided to Belarus on the path to full membership in the organization in Beijing on Saturday.
The US and India conveyed their greetings to the Dalai Lama on his birthday on Saturday. Chinese experts said their attempt to contain China by once again playing the so-called Dalai card is like a “self-consoling elegy,” which is doomed to be futile.
Chinese officials, foreign diplomats and scholars called for joint contributions to improving global security governance, safeguarding fairness and justice and promoting international security cooperation at the 12th World Peace Forum during the weekend.
In summarizing Chinese President Xi Jinping's Central Asian trip, including attendance of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the visit has amplified the “Shanghai Spirit,” deepened traditional friendships and opened a new vision for building a community with a shared future with neighboring countries.
Over the past few years, the Japanese government has not only failed to act as a bridge in China-US relations but has also become the most reliable ally of the US in military and diplomatic matters. This largely reflects Japan's tendency to follow in America's footsteps after its defeat in World War II, former Prime Minister of Japan Yukio Hatoyama said at a plenary session of the 12th World Peace Forum in Beijing on Saturday.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Friday that the prime ministers of the Republic of Vanuatu and Solomon Islands will pay official visits to China. Chinese experts anticipate that the visits will further strengthen the relations between China and the Pacific island countries to a higher level, as there is still great potential for further cooperation.
China on Thursday completed its 4th United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, with the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, unanimously approving its report.
China and Tajikistan on Friday announced the elevation of ties to comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era during Chinese President Xi Jinping's ongoing state visit to Tajikistan, injecting new momentum and opening up a new chapter in bilateral ties and common development of the two countries.
Labour leader Keir Starmer has officially become the new prime minister of the UK after the center-left party won a landslide victory in the UK's general election on Friday, sweeping the Conservative Party out of power after a 14-year rule.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) again voiced its disappointment over the US' attempt to tarnish the reputation of Chinese swimmers in a 2021 contamination case, as Washington on Thursday opened an investigation into doping allegations just three weeks ahead of the Paris Olympics.
China, Tajikistan elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era
Xi awards Tajik President Rahmon China's friendship medal
Xi attends welcome ceremony hosted by Tajik President Rahmon
China will work with Tajikistan to strengthen complementarity between the Belt and Road Initiative and the National Development Strategy of Tajikistan up to the period of 2030 as a concrete step to boost their respective development and revitalization, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a signed article published on Tajik media on Friday.
China and India should properly manage and control border issues while resuming normal bilateral exchanges and meet each other halfway, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday when meeting with his Indian counterpart. Both sides agreed to hold a new round of talks on the border issues at an early date.