Secretary Blinken to visit China, discuss bilateral ties
Secretary Blinken will meet with senior Chinese officials to discuss a range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, such as the crisis in the Middle East, the Ukraine crisis,…
Blinken to discuss N. Korea, Taiwan, Middle East during China visit next week: official
The secretary will touch on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues, including North Korea's threats, instability in the Middle East, China's industrial overcapacity…
Philippines thanks G7 for rejecting China’s claims in the South China Sea
The Department of Foreign Affairs welcomed the statement of the G7 foreign ministers on April 19 reiterating their “commitment to the rule of law and to the rules-based maritime…
San Francisco, Shanghai look to deepen economic ties
As one of the first pairs of sister cities in China and the US, which began diplomatic relations 45 years ago, the cities are known for their vibrant economies and innovative…
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,…