Italy’s BRI decision should be made without US influence
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said that US President Joe Biden had never challenged her on the issue of Rome being part of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Reuters…
True multilateralism is the centripetal force of BRICS security cooperation
The increasing importance of the BRICS amid rapidly changing geopolitics is being reflected in the grouping's role in global security. BRICS National Security Advisors are meeting from Monday to Wednesday…
Toshiro Ino’s provocative remarks require an explanation from Tokyo
Japanese State Minister of Defense Toshiro Ino recently stated in an interview with British media that if the Chinese mainland was to use force against Taiwan, Japan would likely "provide…
Spain election highlights surge of right, but impact on China ties ‘limited’
Amid a surge toward the right in European politics across the continent, Spain's Conservative People's Party won the general election but fell short of a governing majority, leading to political…
Meloni says Biden never challenged her on BRI, but observers remain skeptical
Before setting off on a state visit to the US, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni claimed that US President Joe Biden never challenged her on the issue of Italy's participation…
Networks should not be a new battlefield for digital iron curtain: senior Chinese diplomat
The networks should be a big stage where a hundred flowers bloom, not a new battlefield engaging in a digital iron curtain, Chinese senior diplomat Wang Yi said while attending…
Handling of BYD plan a litmus test of India’s business climate
Although it hasn't yet been confirmed by Indian authorities whether they will reject Chinese automaker BYD's proposal to set up a factory in the country, relevant media reports have attracted…
China ‘may come up with countermeasures’ as Japan’s chip export controls take effect: analyst
Japanese export controls on 23 crucial chip-manufacturing items took effect on Sunday. This comes as Japan has blindly followed Washington's lead in containing China. Chinese analysts said Japan's unreasonable move…
Heavy rains, floods hit multiple places as China enters peak rainy season
Heavy rains and floods lashed multiple places in China over the weekend and wild temperature swings are expected to continue in the following days, as the country enters its peak…
China deepens traditional ties with African nations, ‘not only cooperate on trade, BRI’ but also ‘mediation of Ukraine crisis’: experts
China's top diplomat Wang Yi's ongoing visit in Africa will further deepen and expand the solid traditional friendship between China and African nations, and strategic cooperation with relevant countries is…