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Update: No need to read too much into the development of China's Yarlung Zangbo River downstream development: Chinese Embassy to India

China has always taken a responsible attitude towards the development and utilization of cross-border rivers, and adopts a policy that protection goes together with development, China's Embassy to India said in relation to China's Yarlung Zangbo River hydropower project plan.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/30 22:28:42

Two years on, arrest of Huawei's Meng still tests Canada's political wisdom

Two years ago, nobody would imagine how the arrest of Huawei's chief executive officer Meng Wanzhou would change the course of relationship between Canada and China - one of its largest trading partners - putting Ottawa into an extremely difficult situation. It has ever since become a real test of political wisdom for Justin Trudeau, who was urged to take Canberra's predicament with China as a lesson, observers said.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/30 21:07:34

China rejects Australia's demand for apology over cartoon tweet

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying on Monday rejected Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's demand for an apology from China over a tweet from Hua's colleague showing an Australian soldier murdering a child, saying that the Australian government should feel “ashamed” for murdering Afghan civilians.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/30 21:55:59

US harassment of Chinese crew 'McCarthyism,' may ruin America's Christmas

Recent US moves to raid and harass Chinese ships and question ship and air crew members on their Communist Party of China (CPC) membership could face China's reciprocal countermeasures and ruin America's Christmas, as Chinese shipping companies may reduce the number of ships to the US, Chinese analysts warned.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/30 20:13:40

Chinese FM rejects Morrison's demand for apology

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying rejected Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's demand for an apology from China over a tweet by another Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian showing an Australian soldier murdering a child, saying the Australian government should feel “ashamed” for the crimes committed by its soldiers in Afghanistan.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/30 18:58:21

Morrison demand for Chinese apology over cartoon tweet an attempt to 'divert public attention' from crimes in Afghanistan

Chinese observers said the Australian prime minister's demand for an apology from China over a tweet by a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson showing an Australian soldier murdering a child is an attempt to divert public attention from Australia's inhumane crimes in Afghanistan.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/30 16:22:12

China slaps counter-sanctions on US NGO heads for 'horrible acts' on HK affairs

Chinese foreign ministry announced Monday sanctions on four Americans as a countermeasure against previous US sanctions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong affairs, stressing that these people are not welcome in China and will be banned from entering the country, including the Hong Kong and Macao Special Administrative Regions.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/30 16:21:50

Chinese FM demands Australia offer an official apology to Afghan people for its soldiers' killing of innocent Afghan civilians in response to Australia's demand for apology over diplomat's tweet

Chinese FM demands Australia offer an official apology to Afghan people for its soldiers' killing of innocent Afghan civilians in response to Australia's demand for apology over diplomat's tweet
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/30 15:45:36

Nepali leaders, Chinese defense minister agree to strengthen bilateral ties, military cooperation

Nepali President Bidya Devi Bhandari and Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli met with visiting Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe here on Sunday, and both sides agreed to strengthen bilateral ties and military cooperation.
Source: Xinhua | 2020/11/30 9:33:12

Defense chief's Nepal visit signals resilient friendship

Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe paid a working visit to Nepal, being the highest ranking Chinese official to visit the plateau country after China's top leader visited Kathmandu in October 2019.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/29 22:53:13

China firmly supports Nepal safeguarding its natl sovereignty, continues assistance to Nepalese military: China's defense chief

China appreciates Nepal's abiding by one-China principle, and firmly supports Nepal to safeguard its natl sovereignty. China will continue assistance to the Nepalese military, contributing to regional peace & stability, Chinese defense minister said during Nepal visit
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/29 22:52:54

Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe visited Nepal on Sunday, highlighting military exchanges, economic and anti-pandemic cooperation

Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister Wei Fenghe visited Nepal on Sun, highlighting military exchanges, economic and anti-pandemic cooperation in his talks with Nepalese officials: Chinese Defense Ministry
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/29 21:34:07

COVID-19, climate change might be chances for China, US to find cooperation in Biden administration: Paal

What will Trump possibly do against China in his administration's last days, especially in the Taiwan Straits? What policy will Biden choose upon after assuming office? Will China be a priority for Biden during his first 100 days in the White House?
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/29 18:27:07

Chile, China strategic partners with long history of cooperation, says former president

Chile and China are strategic partners with a long history of cooperation, trust and high-level exchanges, all of which lay the groundwork for strong future bilateral ties, said former Chilean President Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle.
Source: Xinhua | 2020/11/29 9:58:27

China-aided COVID-19 nucleic acid test lab inaugurated in Laos

The handover and inauguration ceremony of the China-aided COVID-19 nucleic acid test laboratory was held in the Lao capital Vientiane on Friday.
Source: Xinhua | 2020/11/28 19:35:34

Global health codes, fast track challenged

With setting a "fast track" for personnel exchanges and requiring pre-departure health QR codes for overseas passengers, China is gradually pushing a global mechanism of mutual health status recognition to drag the world to the path of recovery amid the pandemic. However, as for China, the only entity that has maintained economic growth amid the pandemic, it is not easy to lead the formation of a global health recognition mechanism in which people from different countries can use the universal health code and fast track for recovery.
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/27 22:28:40

China-ASEAN relations 'most successful, vibrant model' for cooperation in Asia-Pacific: Xi

With Chinese President Xi Jinping crediting China-ASEAN relationship as "the most successful and vibrant model for cooperation" in the Asia-Pacific, the bilateral relations between the two economies will navigate toward a diamond decade after 10 years of "golden era" - during which China and ASEAN had successfully managed differences and built political trust, in particular on stabilizing the South China Sea (SCS).
Source: Global Times | 2020/11/27 21:17:51

Commemorative stamps launched in Fiji to mark 45th anniversary of China-Fiji ties

Commemorative stamps were launched on Thursday in Fiji to mark the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Fiji.
Source: Xinhua | 2020/11/27 13:16:18