China and Netherlands Pledge Closer Cooperation on Global Challenges Amid Cooling Tensions

42China and the Netherlands have committed to strengthening cooperation and deepening diplomatic engagement in response to mounting global challenges, following a bilateral meeting in Beijing on Thursday between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his …

‘Ignorant’ to call Taiwan a country, China says in response to island’s foreign minister

Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung said on May 21 that China had no authority to decide whether Taiwan was a country because the island chooses its own government.PHOTO: REUTERS BEIJING – It is “arrogant and ignorant” to call Taiwan a country and its …

'Relations Are Built On...': MEA Calls Out Turkey And China For Backing Pakistan

India’s Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday strongly criticised China and Turkey for their continued support to Pakistan, urging both countries to pressure Islamabad to end cross-border terrorism. During a media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir …

Singapore Tourism Board launches new marketing campaign in China

Andrew Phua, chief representative and executive director for Greater China at STB, unveils the new marketing campaign for the Chinese market in Shanghai on Wednesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) unveiled a new …

The fortress that China built for its battle with America

China must not be forced to beg others for technology, Xi said. Only through self-reliance “can we fundamentally safeguard national economic security," he said. Since then, China has raced ahead in many strategic sectors—and in some cases is catching …

China highlights success of J-10C fighter jets in new documentary after Pakistan’s air superiority

ISLAMABAD – China’s state-run television recently aired a documentary showcasing the success of its J-10C fighter jets, following Pakistan’s effective use of these jets in its recent skirmishes with India. The documentary, broadcast by CCTV, highlighted …

India to surpass China in oil demand growth over next decade: Moody’s

China drove global oil demand growth over the last decade, but now India is poised to take the lead in demand growth over the next decade, according to a latest report by Moody’s Ratings. China and India are No 2 and No 3 oil consumers in the world, …

At least 2 killed as landslides trap 19 in China

Vietnam’s Response to Controversial Mekong Projects in China, Laos, and Cambodia

Vietnam is anxious about the geostrategic implications of upstream Mekong projects in China, Laos, and Cambodia. It faces the dilemma of protecting its vital interests in the Mekong while maintaining stable and cooperative relations with its three …

Trump’s Tariffs Accelerate China’s Rise Toward Global Economic Dominance

US President Donald Trump has suddenly sent the world into upheaval by increasing tariffs on all countries that export to the US. His main target has been China. This move will once again fuel China’s rise, as past US presidents have done. Former US …