Pavel Kiparisov, Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Guild of Commerce As Russian President Vladimir Putin begins his state visit to China from 19 to 20 May, attention is once again focusing on the strength and resilience of China–Russia relations amid profound global economic and geopolitical changes. Ahead of the visit, Putin addressed the Chinese public, expressing…
Hong Kong’s 21 ministerial-level officials spent more than HK$46.6 million (US$5.9 million) on trips over the past three financial years, with finance chief Paul Chan Mo-po accounting for nearly a quarter of the total. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah was the most frequent traveller, making 50 trips in the past three…
A man from southern China who donated 140 yuan (US$20) as a child to help build an aircraft carrier has seen his dream of the country becoming a stronger nation come true. To top his wish, in November, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation invited him to visit the carrier fleet and gave him a commemorative…
CHEQUERS, United Kingdom — Donald Trump warned that Russian President Vladimir Putin had “really let me down” after he met Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday, the final day of the US president’s historic UK state visit. A day after King Charles III treated him to royal pageantry at Windsor Castle, Trump appeared at a…
Our readers have been sharing their views on Trump’s visit to Britain and the royal welcome he received in the comments on Times articles. We have a wonderful King, who did great service to his country by courting Trump last night. Thank you Sir. Mike Hannah It’s not the King’s job to have opinions, but…
LONDON — President Trump arrived in the United Kingdom on Tuesday for a state visit during which the British government hopes a multibillion-dollar technology deal will show the trans-Atlantic bond remains strong despite differences over Ukraine, the Middle East and the future of the Western alliance. State visits in Britain blend 21st century diplomacy with royal pageantry….
China has come up with a unique solution to address work-related anxiety and depression in burnt-out employees – a “Dislike Going to Work” clinic. This clinic in Hebei province in northern China has gained widespread attention from social media users across the globe. How did this clinic come into existence? The “Dislike Going to Work”…
LONDON — US President Donald Trump will make an unprecedented second state visit to the UK between Sept. 17 and 19, when he will be hosted by King Charles II and Queen Camilla at Windsor Castle, Buckingham Palace said Monday. RARE PRIVILEGE US President Donald Trump speaks with the press upon arrival at Joint Base…
President Macron has concluded his remarks by telling the UK and France to work “hand in hand” to overcome the challenges of our times. Addressing MPs and peers, Macron said he wanted to “renew the French people’s message of friendship and fraternity” and picked out King Charles for praise for his love of France. He…
SYDNEY — New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Chinese President Xi Jinping were scheduled to meet in Beijing on Friday as they seek to manage challenges in their relations that have heightened of late in connection with growing Chinese clout in the South Pacific. Luxon is on a three-day visit to China, his first…