Italy’s BRI dilemma worsens as ‘pressure from US, EU mounts’
Shift also driven partly by incumbent govt's right-wing nature: expert The defense minister of Italy, Guido Crosetto, has added to recent signs that this Group of Seven (G7) and NATO…
France opposes ‘decoupling’ after economic talks with China
Beijing welcomes clarification on ‘de-risking,’ hopes Paris to be stabilizer for EU ties French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Sunday that he opposes the "illusion" of countries "decoupling"…
US to further military footprint in Australia to suppress China; Washington ‘source of tension’ in Asia-Pacific
Washington 'source of tension' fueling security situation in Asia-Pacific Chinese analysts on Sunday warned of a more volatile and unstable Asia-Pacific region where the US would provoke a regional arms…
China and France vow to enhance mutually beneficial economic and financial cooperation between two countries: Ministry of Finance
China and France reiterated their joint approach to multilateral and global issues on Saturday, as established during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to China and reflected in the joint presidential…
Japan’s increasing military expansion poses significant challenges to regional and global peace: Chinese Defense Ministry
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Saturday expressed strong opposition to the Japanese government describing China as its an "unprecedented and greatest strategic challenge" in a white paper released…
Macron’s ‘new imperialism’ narrative ‘an empty concept and desperate effort’ to save France’s marginalized status in South Pacific: experts
French president Emmanuel Macron has reportedly denounced so-called new imperialism in the South Pacific during a visit to the region, warning of a threat to the sovereignty of smaller states.…
Xi meets with foreign leaders in Chengdu
Summer season diplomacy highlights solidarity of Global South As young athletes gather in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province to compete in the 31st summer edition of the FISU World University…
US aims to make ‘mafia-like’ moves by expanding sphere of influence in South Pacific, reflecting its strategic anxiety
With senior US officials ramping up efforts to boost the US' political and military influence in the South Pacific, the US is set to deploy a coastguard ship to Papua…
Central Asian officials, delegates participate a Beijing symposium; eyeing to cooperate beyond traditional sector
Officials and delegates from Central Asian countries eyeing to expand cooperation with China beyond traditional sectors and deepen collaboration in areas such as green energy, people to people exchange, as…
Xi meets Indonesian president, celebrating 10 years’ comprehensive strategic partnership and laying groundwork for future development
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday met with Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Chengdu, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, as Widodo visited the city to attend the opening ceremony of the…