Following the collapse of the Syrian government in Damascus, the Chinese government issued a statement hoping that stability in Syria will be restored as soon as possible while ensuring the safety of Chinese institutions and personnel in Syria. The statement said that the Chinese government has “actively assisted” Chinese citizens who are willing to leave…
In the early hours of Sunday morning, opposition forces declared Syria liberated from the rule of President Bashar al-Assad as opposition forces surged into the capital. The former president in question reportedly fled Damascus, with no information yet as to which country will receive him. The stunning collapse of more than 53 years of al-Assad…
Celebrations have erupted in Syria’s capital Damascus after opposition fighters announced on state television that the 24-year rule of President Bashar al-Assad had come to an end after 13 years of war. Thousands in cars and on foot congregated at a main square in Damascus on Sunday, chanting “Freedom”. The head of Syria’s main opposition…
The Middle East has changed dramatically in just eight days. Whether the regime of Syria’s leader Bashar al-Assad is finished or just seriously wounded, he is now a leader with little authority. A rebel army has been able to take swathes of the country, storming into Damascus and tearing down a picture of Hafez al-Assad,…
Iran and Hong Kong’s strengthening ties have shown that the “imperialist” United States’ sanctions are no longer effective, the Islamic Republic’s ambassador to China has said, adding that measures are being implemented to overcome barriers that had “slowed down investment”. Ambassador Mohsen Bakhtiar called for more official visits between the two jurisdictions during a recent…
Opposition forces declare Syria free of Assad rule as the president reportedly flees the country. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is said to have fled Damascus to an unknown destination as opposition fighters entered the capital and people poured out onto the streets and public squares in celebration. Fighters have entered the heart of Damascus and…
Iran and Hong Kong’s strengthening ties have shown that the “imperialist” United States’ sanctions are no longer effective, the Islamic Republic’s ambassador to China has said, adding that measures are being implemented to overcome barriers that had “slowed down investment”. Ambassador Mohsen Bakhtiar called for more official visits between the two jurisdictions during a recent…
China’s central bank expanded its gold reserves in November, ending a six-month pause in purchases after prices for the precious metal rose to a record. Bullion held by the People’s Bank of China climbed by 160,000 fine troy ounces last month to 72.96 million fine troy ounces, according to official data released on Saturday. The…
The Chinese embassy in Syria urged its citizens to leave the Middle Eastern nation “as soon as possible” as the country’s decade-long civil war reignited and anti-government militants captured more cities. “At present, the war in northwestern Syria is growing tense, and the security situation in Syria is further deteriorating,” the embassy said in a…
Oil was steady after OPEC+’s decision to push back the revival of shuttered production by another three months failed to lift sentiment in a market that’s expected to suffer from a glut next year. West Texas Intermediate traded above $68 a barrel after closing 0.4% lower on Thursday. Brent settled near $72. OPEC and its…