Beijing has urged the international community to step up efforts to de-escalate the conflict between Iran and Israel, warning that the fallout could damage the global economy as Tehran threatens to block the Strait of Hormuz – one of the world’s most important shipping routes. A blockade of the strait, which handles roughly 20 per…
China has “no fundamental conflict of interest” with New Zealand, President Xi Jinping told New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in Beijing on Friday while calling for the constructive management of differences. “Both sides should adhere to mutual respect, seek common ground while acknowledging differences, and correctly view and manage their differences and disagreements,” Xi…
Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing has made his first in-person public appearance since controversy erupted over his conglomerate’s sale of its overseas ports to a consortium led by American investment firm BlackRock amid the US-China trade war, a deal that has drawn Beijing’s ire. The founder of CK Hutchison Holdings visited Hong Kong Sanatorium &…
China’s foreign ministry has urged all parties in the controversial sale of CK Hutchison Holdings’ overseas ports to “act prudently” and stay in touch with Beijing amid a report that the Hong Kong conglomerate’s two Panama Canal facilities may be separated from the deal. Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Monday that authorities had…
Chinese state media has accused US President Donald Trump of falsely attributing ocean pollution to China by sharing misleading images on social media, reflecting dim prospects for an improvement in ties between the two countries. The Paper, a digital newspaper run by state-owned Shanghai United Media Group, said on the weekend that three photos posted…
China has once again rejected suggestions that it is in talks with the United States over tariffs, following repeated claims by US President Donald Trump that he has spoken with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, on the issue. In a statement on social media on Saturday, the Chinese embassy in Washington described assertions that talks…
The US has “brought disgrace upon itself” and made the world aware of its “despicable and shameless behaviour” after imposing tariffs and sanctions on Hong Kong, according to an article published by Beijing’s top office overseeing the city’s affairs. In the commentary posted on Tuesday and titled “Too much evil will lead to self-destruction: the…
The United States has “brought disgrace upon itself” and made the world aware of its “despicable and shameless behaviour” after imposing tariffs and sanctions on Hong Kong, according to an article published by Beijing’s top office overseeing city affairs. In the commentary reposted on Tuesday and titled “Too much evil will lead to self-destruction: the…
China has vowed to “continue to take resolute measures” to protect its interests against what it called “suppressive” tariffs imposed by the United States. In a position paper released on Saturday evening, the Chinese foreign ministry said the US levies had “severely violated” the legitimate interests of other countries and “severely undermined the rules-based multilateral…
China has urged Myanmar to ensure the safety of its rescue personnel after the Southeast Asian country’s military fired warning shots at a Chinese aid convoy during earthquake relief efforts. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said its personnel and supplies were “all safe” after Myanmar’s military fired warning shots at a nine-vehicle Red Cross…