German Chancellor’s visit to China fosters ties, say experts
Against the backdrop of escalating geopolitical tensions, Chancellor Scholz's visit was a clear statement that China is crucial to Germany, and Germany is vital to China likewise,…
US veto sinks Palestinian UN membership bid in Security Council
Washington has said its position is unchanged: that the UN is not the venue for recognition of a Palestinian state, which must be the result of a peace deal with Israel.
Russia, China efforts won’t halt new North Korea sanctions monitoring: US envoy
The United States and its allied countries will ultimately develop an alternative mechanism to replace the soon-to-be-dissolved UN panel of experts tasked with monitoring…
China-US military ties seen as key to stability
Mutual trust between the two militaries is at a low level, and it must be built up step by step to prevent military conflicts between China and the US, which neither side desires,…
Thailand’s MoUs with New Zealand cover education, aviation cooperation
PM Srettha said both parties agreed to elevate Thailand-New Zealand relations to a “strategic partnership” by 2026 or sooner, which will mark the 70th anniversary of their…
President Xi meets Chancellor Scholz, highlights mutual benefits, win-win outcomes
President Xi said there are vast potentials for cooperation whether in traditional sectors, such as mechanical manufacturing or in emerging fields, such as green transformation,…
Sino-German relations to benefit from deepening pragmatic cooperation
Anchored by the tenets of economic globalization and interdependence, Sino-German relations have thrived, buoyed by a robust mutual strategic trust and open communication.
China’s inroads into Bhutan
Beijing has taken up a multilevel construction in Bhutan, as part of a major drive, that will see it building three villages, two Communist Party centres, and more.
Illegal fishing by Chinese boats surges in Yamato Bank area
There's been a sharp increase in Chinese fishing boats operating illegally in the Sea of Japan, two agencies have found.
US welcomes Duterte’s decision to hold off VFA termination for a third time
Washington says the pact would contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific.